Adjustable Clamping Arrangement for Plate-Shaped Bodies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping arrangements for plate-shaped bodies, such as glass plates, often require vertical setup and lack adjustability and stability, making it difficult to securely hold and reposition the plates.
Innovation Solution
The clamping arrangement features inseparable profile parts with openings and pressure elements, where at least one profile part is equipped with adjustable or fixed clamping organs that exert a clamping force on the pressure element and the plate, utilizing a wedge-shaped part for frictional contact with an inclined surface to secure the plate, and optionally includes convex surfaces for angle adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the clamping arrangement uses inseparable profile parts connected to the profile for intrinsic solidity, then the stability and reliability of the clamping arrangement is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the integrated structure
Solution Approach 1:
The profile parts are made inseparable and connected to form an integrated profile structure that borders the opening. This merging of components creates intrinsic solidity and stability for the clamping arrangement, resolving the contradiction by combining multiple elements into a unified structural system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable clamping organs are used to set the clamping force and position, then the adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping organs are designed to be adjustable rather than fixed, allowing the clamping force and position to be dynamically modified. This enables adaptation to different plate sizes and clamping requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of standardized adjustable components.
3Manufacturing precision
If the wedge-shaped part makes frictional contact with the inclined clamping surface, then the manufacturing precision and positioning accuracy are improved, but the force required to adjust the clamping increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wedge-shaped part acts as an intermediary mechanical element between the adjustment mechanism and the clamping action. The inclined clamping surface and wedge geometry provide mechanical advantage, allowing precise positioning through frictional contact while reducing the actual force needed for adjustment through the wedge's force-multiplying effect.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a stable and adjustable clamping mechanism that securely fixes plate-shaped bodies, allowing for precise positioning and angle adjustment, enhancing safety by minimizing backlash and ensuring secure attachment even in challenging installation scenarios like balconies and patios.
Implementation Method 1
the projecting wedge-shaped part of the pressure element which is at the bottom of the opening, in the case the plate-shaped body is inserted in the opening, makes frictional contact with the inclined clamping surface of the second profile part
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AI summary
A clamping arrangement for clamping a plate-shaped body, such as a glass plate, is described. The clamping arrangement comprises a profile which is composed of profile parts which are in separable from each other and between them there is an opening for the plate-shaped body, and two pressure elements each on opposite sides of the introduced plate-shaped body, against the profile parts in the opening for support. At least one of the two profile parts is equipped with one or more clamping organs, which exercise clamping force on the corresponding pressure element and the plate-shaped body. In this way, there is an improved, adjustable, but still solid clamping arrangement for plate-shaped bodies.