U-Shaped Actuator Support with 360° Rotation and Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing actuator support devices in home automation installations face challenges with complex installation, configuration, and limited adjustability due to axial or radial mounting constraints, particularly in accessing repair and adjustment mechanisms, which require multiple brackets and drilling holes.
Innovation Solution
A U-shaped support device with integrated guide elements and a closure mechanism allows for easy installation and adjustment of the actuator head, enabling 360° orientation and access to emergency controls and power supply cables, while being securely fixed to a building structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If axial mounting is used to simplify orientation modification, then ease of operation is improved, but axial strength constraints worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into two independent parts: the support device mounted on the structure and the actuator head that can be axially mounted on the support. This segmentation allows the support to bear structural loads while the actuator head provides operational flexibility for orientation modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device acts as an intermediary between the building structure and the actuator head. It transfers and distributes loads from the axially mounted actuator to the structure, resolving the conflict between axial mounting simplicity and axial strength requirements.
2Reliability
If repair and adjustment maneuvers are required on actuator heads, then reliability is improved, but device complexity worsens due to multiple brackets and drilling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is designed as a universal mounting solution that accommodates actuators in multiple orientations and positions. The adjustable arms and positioning mechanisms allow the same support device to serve various installation configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device incorporates adjustable and movable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration during installation and maintenance. The arms can be positioned at different angles and locations, providing flexible access to repair and adjustment means without requiring fixed, complex mounting structures.
3Device complexity
If the actuator is fixed directly on the building without support, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation worsens due to drilling holes on demand
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is pre-configured with adjustable arms and positioning mechanisms before installation. This preliminary preparation allows installers to quickly adapt the support to different actuator positions and orientations without requiring complex on-site drilling and customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable support device enables installers to self-configure the mounting system for different installation scenarios without requiring additional specialized components or complex procedures. The device serves itself by providing inherent adaptability to various mounting requirements.
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AI summary
Device (2) for supporting a head (30) of an electromechanical actuator (3) for driving a movable closing, sun protection, blackout or screen element, comprising a U-shaped body (20) including a first slide element (21) intended to cooperate with a second slide element (31) provided on the head, the device including a closing element (22), movable between a first locking position of the head in the support device and a second position allowing the head to be removed from the support device, the body including a hinge element (4, 5) between the closing element and the body.