Adjustable Battery Rack Structure for Seismic Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage racks are either fixed in size, making them unsuitable for accommodating objects of different sizes, and when adjustable, they often compromise on rigidity and durability, failing to meet seismic standards, especially for storing hazardous materials.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable storage rack system featuring stanchions, side rails, and end rails with adjustable assemblies that allow lateral and fore-aft sliding, ensuring flexibility and stability, including stanchion and end rail adjustment assemblies with fasteners and nuts for secure engagement, and a clamp assembly to maintain spacing, meeting seismic standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional storage racks are made adjustable, then adaptability to different sized devices is improved, but rigidity and durability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The storage rack employs adjustable stanchions that can slide along the side rails and be secured at different positions using fasteners and nuts. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows the rack to adapt to different device sizes while maintaining structural integrity when locked in position, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and rigidity.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage rack is divided into modular components including stanchions, side rails, end rails, and adjustment assemblies. This segmentation allows individual components to be adjusted independently while maintaining the overall structural strength of the rack system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional storage racks are made adjustable, then versatility is improved, but reliability under seismic conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable stanchions with sliding mechanisms and secure fastening systems provide both adaptability and seismic reliability. When locked in position, the stanchions create rigid vertical supports that meet seismic standards, while remaining adjustable when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly pre-compresses the side rails together, creating a rigid triangular truss structure before seismic events occur. This preliminary action ensures the rack meets seismic standards while maintaining adjustability for different storage needs.
3Strength
If fixed-size storage racks are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability to different sized devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage rack transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamically adjustable one, where stanchions can be positioned at different heights along the side rails and secured with fasteners. This maintains structural integrity at each configured position while providing adaptability across multiple configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage rack is designed as a universal system that can accommodate various device sizes through adjustable stanchion positions. The same rack structure serves multiple functions and configurations, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-size racks.
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AI summary
An adjustable storage rack configured to support a variety of devices, including valve regulated or flooded lead acid batteries. In one embodiment, the adjustable storage rack includes a series of stanchions, a series of side rails extending between at least two of the stanchions, and a series of end rails extending between two of the side rails. The adjustable storage rack may also include a stanchion adjustment assembly slidably coupling one of the stanchions to one of the side rails. The adjustable storage rack may also include first and second end rail adjustment assemblies. The first end rail adjustment assembly slidably couples a first end portion of one of the end rails to one of the side rails, and the second end rail adjustment assembly slidably couples a second end portion of the end rail to a second one of the side rails.