Adjustable Caster Mounting Plate for Modular Structure Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing caster mounting plates for modular structures are not universally adaptable to different structures, leading to difficulties in attachment and movement, and many solutions are not cost-effective or long-lasting.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of adjustable caster mounting plates with base plates, caster assemblies, and adjustable guide tabs that can be secured to modular structures, allowing for versatile attachment and stable support through multiple apertures and guide tabs, enhancing the ability to move modular structures without assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed mounting plates are used, then the structure is simple and cost-effective, but the adaptability to different modular structures is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate incorporates adjustable guide tabs that can be repositioned along the plate surface, allowing the static plate structure to dynamically adapt to different modular structure widths and configurations. This adjustability enables a single plate design to serve multiple structural variations without requiring multiple specialized plate types.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is designed with multiple apertures and adjustable guide tabs that can accommodate various modular structure types and widths. The universal design allows the same plate to attach to different结构的底部, making it a multi-functional component that replaces the need for multiple specialized mounting plates.
2Reliability
If mounting plates are designed to secure more of the structure, then the attachment stability is improved, but the ease of operation and adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The guide tabs are designed to be adjustable rather than fixed, allowing operators to reposition them based on the specific modular structure being attached. This dynamic adjustment capability maintains ease of operation while the tabs, when positioned and secured, provide stable attachment by engaging with the modular structure at optimized locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is segmented into multiple functional zones with distributed apertures and guide tab positions. This segmentation allows the plate to secure multiple points on the modular structure simultaneously, improving overall attachment stability while each individual attachment point remains simple to adjust and secure.
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AI summary
A adjustable caster mounting plate for moving modular structures or other heavy materials with a mounting plate, a caster assembly attached to the bottom of the mounting plate, a primary guide tab attached to the top of the mounting plate, a secondary guide tab attached to the top of the mounting plate, and a mounting tab disposed on the top surface of the mounting plate.