Adjustable Glass Mounting Groove for Curved Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass mounting grooves are inadequate for installations with large curvatures, uneven surfaces, or skewed angles, leading to positional deviations and uneven stress on glass during installation.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable glass mounting groove system featuring a U-shaped groove body, support block, screws, and angular adjustment assemblies that allow for fine-tuning of glass position and angle, including a buffer arm, locking screws, and elastic pads to accommodate varying installation scenarios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing glass mounting grooves are used for simple fastening, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the glass position cannot be fine-tuned for installations with curvatures, uneven surfaces, or skewed angles
Solution Approach 1:
The support block is made movable within the U-shaped groove body through a sliding mechanism guided by guide rails. The first screw rod and first nut assembly enables the support block to be adjusted to different positions along the groove, transforming a static mounting structure into a dynamic one that can adapt to various installation scenarios including curvatures, uneven surfaces, and skewed angles
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting groove structure incorporates multiple adjustment functions: position adjustment via the first screw rod and nut, angular adjustment through the first angular adjustment assembly with wedge blocks, and height adjustment via the support block's movable design. This multi-functional design allows a single structure to handle diverse installation requirements that would otherwise require different specialized components
2Productivity
If glass is forcibly installed in non-ideal positions, then installation can be completed, but uneven local stress is applied to the glass causing potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows continuous adjustment of mounting parameters including horizontal position (via first screw rod), vertical position (via support block movement), and angular orientation (via first angular adjustment assembly with wedge blocks). By enabling fine-tuning of these parameters, the glass can be installed in its optimal position, distributing stress evenly and preventing damage while maintaining installation efficiency
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable components are added to fine-tune glass position and angle, then adaptability to installation scenarios improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support block containing the second screw rod and second nut assembly is nested within the U-shaped groove body. The first angular adjustment assembly with wedge blocks is integrated into the groove structure. This nested design allows multiple adjustment functions to be contained within a compact framework, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining fine-tuning capabilities
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible adaptation to height and angle deviations, reducing the risk of glass damage and labor during installation, while maintaining a stable and reasonable structure.
Implementation Method 1
the first screw is rotational connected with the support block, the first screw and the first nut thread fit
Implementation Method 2
the support block is slidingly matched with the U-shaped groove body along the moving direction of the first screw
Implementation Method 3
the side support arm is provided with a locking screw, the locking screw pierces the side support arm from the side of the matching portion to the side of the bottom support portion
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an adjustable glass mounting groove, comprising a U-shaped groove body, a support block, a first screw and a first nut, wherein the U-shaped groove body includes a groove bottom, a left groove arm and a right groove arm, the support block includes a bottom support portion, a side support portion, and a matching portion in rotational connection with the first screw, the first nut is fixed in the U-shaped groove body, the first screw is in rotational connection with the support block, and the support block is slidingly fitted with the U-shaped groove body along the movement direction of the first screw. The present disclosure is provided with a functional component for fine-tuning the installation depth and angle of the glass, reducing the risk of glass damage and saving labor, the overall structure is reasonable and stable.