Adjustable Beam Mounting Assembly for Utility Brace Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing utility line support systems lack the ability to adjust the distance and orientation of bracing members relative to crossarms and poles, limiting their flexibility and adaptability to varying structural requirements.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mounting assembly comprising a first bracket attachable to a bracing member, a second bracket attachable to a support member, and a point of attachment where the brackets are coupled, allowing for adjustments in position and orientation by selecting from multiple mounting holes and pivoting mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed mounting methods (bolts, clamps, gain fixtures) are used to attach bracing members to crossarms, then the structural stability is ensured, but the adaptability to varying structural requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly incorporates adjustable mounting positions and pivotable connections that allow the bracing member to be positioned at multiple locations and orientations relative to the crossarm, transforming a static fixed connection into a dynamic adjustable one that maintains stability while adapting to different structural requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed with multiple mounting holes and pivot points that enable it to serve multiple functions: attaching bracing members at various distances, orientations, and positions, thereby making a single assembly capable of addressing diverse structural requirements that would otherwise require multiple different mounting solutions
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed distance mounting is used for bracing members, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the flexibility for different configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is segmented into distinct components including a mounting plate with multiple holes, a bracing member with attachment features, and connection elements, allowing each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes while the assembled configuration provides adjustable flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly allows for parameter changes in position and orientation by selecting different mounting holes and pivot configurations, enabling the same manufactured components to achieve multiple effective configurations without requiring custom manufacturing for each scenario
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate mounting components are used to allow adjustment, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly merges multiple functional elements into a single integrated unit: the mounting plate with multiple holes, the pivot mechanism, and the attachment features are combined into one assembly that attaches to the crossarm as a single entity, reducing the number of separate components while maintaining adjustability
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AI summary
An adjustable mounting assembly for attaching an attachment end of a first beam member to a second beam member. The adjustable mounting assembly includes a first bracket attachable to the first beam member; a second bracket attachable to the second beam member; and a point of attachment where the first and second brackets are attached to each other. The adjustable mounting assembly is configured to allow a position of the first beam member to be adjusted relative to the second beam member.