Adjustable Guide Pedestal for Multi-Size Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device-positioning pedestals are inflexible and require multiple versions for different device sizes, leading to increased costs and space requirements due to the need for precise adjustments and frequent replacements, which reduces working efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A device-positioning pedestal with movable guide members and a fixing mechanism that includes a slide mechanism and wedge action for precise positioning, along with adjustable guide members and suction means to accommodate various device sizes, allowing for efficient handling of devices of different sizes without the need for multiple pedestals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed guide member is used in the device-positioning pedestal, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the pedestal cannot accommodate devices of different sizes requiring multiple pedestals
Solution Approach 1:
The guide member is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to adjust its position along the longitudinal direction. This dynamic structure enables a single pedestal to accommodate devices of various sizes by moving the guide member to appropriate positions, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide member is divided into a movable portion and a fixed portion, with the movable portion capable of sliding along the longitudinal direction. This segmentation allows the guide member to adapt to different device sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, balancing versatility with structural complexity.
2Reliability
If multiple device-positioning pedestals are provided for different device sizes, then each pedestal can be optimized for its specific device type, but the space requirement and maintenance cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The device-positioning pedestal is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple device types and sizes through the movable guide member. Instead of requiring separate pedestals for each device type, a single multi-functional pedestal can adapt to different devices, significantly reducing the space required while maintaining positioning precision through the adjustable guide mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the guide member is made movable to accommodate different device sizes, then a single pedestal can handle multiple device types, but the device complexity and adjustment mechanism increase
Solution Approach 1:
The guide member incorporates a movable portion that can slide along the longitudinal direction, providing the necessary adaptability for different device sizes. This dynamic design achieves versatility without excessive complexity by using a straightforward sliding mechanism rather than complex adjustable structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide member is segmented into movable and fixed portions, where the movable portion handles the adjustment function and the fixed portion provides structural support. This segmentation allows the complexity to be localized to only the necessary moving components while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
4Adaptability or versatility
If image processing is used to position devices of multiple sizes, then adaptability is improved, but the processing time increases reducing working efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using image processing (optical/electronic system) to determine device positioning, the patent employs a mechanical adjustment system where the guide member can be physically moved to predetermined positions. This mechanical substitution eliminates the time-consuming image processing step while maintaining adaptability, thereby improving working efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide member can be pre-positioned at predetermined locations along the longitudinal direction to match different device sizes. This preliminary action allows for quick setup without requiring real-time image processing during operation, thus maintaining high working efficiency while achieving adaptability to various device sizes.
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
Enables efficient positioning and handling of devices of varying sizes using a single pedestal, reducing the need for multiple pedestals and minimizing space and maintenance requirements while maintaining high precision, thus enhancing working efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
suction means having a sucking force stabilizer for preventing change the sucking force by the suction means because of a change of the positions of the guide members
Implementation Method 2
the guide members are pushed onto the surfaces of the device-positioning pedestal member due to the wedge action of the tilted surfaces
Data Source
AI summary
A device-positioning pedestal capable of positioning devices of different sizes. The device-positioning pedestal comprises a plurality of guide members corresponding to the sides of the device and coming in contact with the sides of the device to position the device, at least one guide member includes a slide mechanism that supports the guide member so as to slide relative to the device-positioning pedestal member and a fixing mechanism that fixes the guide members at desired positions. The guide members are set to be adapted to the size of the device by the guide member-adjusting means separate from the device-positioning pedestal. The guide member-adjusting means adjust the position of the guide members based on the size of the device measured by device size-measuring means separate from the guide member-adjusting means or based on the data of data-recording means attached to the device-positioning pedestal.