Adjustable Appliance Hinge Receiver With Cam Screw Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adjustable receivers for appliances, such as ovens and dryers, have complex constructions and high material and assembly costs while requiring improved durability and performance for adjusting the hinge position relative to the appliance body without repositioning the receiver base.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable receiver with a base secured to the appliance body, featuring movable cross-members and links defining an adjustable hinge mount, along with an adjustment system using a cam and screw mechanism to alter the hinge mount's position along an adjustment axis, allowing for simplified construction and reduced costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustable receivers are used to adjust hinge position, then the hinge position can be adjusted relative to the appliance body, but the construction becomes complex and material and assembly costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is divided into distinct functional segments: a fixed base portion secured to the appliance body, and a movable cross-member portion that can be repositioned along the base. This segmentation allows the adjustable portion to be independently manipulated while the base remains stable, achieving hinge position adjustment without requiring the entire receiver to be complex or replaceable.
Solution Approach 2:
The cross-member is designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing it to be moved to different positions along the base and locked in place. This dynamic element provides the necessary adaptability for hinge position adjustment while the static base maintains structural integrity, resolving the contradiction between adjustability and construction complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustable receivers are used to adjust hinge position, then the hinge position can be adjusted relative to the appliance body, but material and assembly costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the receiver into a simple fixed base and a movable cross-member, each component can be manufactured using standard, cost-effective processes. The base requires no complex features, and the cross-member uses straightforward adjustment mechanisms, reducing material costs and simplifying assembly compared to traditional integrated adjustable receivers.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed with multiple mounting positions or an adjustable mechanism that allows a single base component to accommodate various hinge positions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple specialized components, reducing material usage and assembly complexity while maintaining the ability to adjust hinge position.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the receiver base is repositioned to adjust hinge position, then the hinge position changes, but the receiver base must be detached and reinstalled
Solution Approach 1:
The segmentation of the receiver into a fixed base and movable cross-member allows adjustment to be performed on the cross-member only, which can be done in place without detaching the base from the appliance body. This eliminates the time-consuming process of removing and reinstalling the entire receiver base while still achieving the desired hinge position change.
Solution Approach 2:
The cross-member is pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms that allow for quick repositioning along the base. This preliminary preparation of the adjustment system enables fast position changes without requiring time-consuming disassembly operations, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and adjustment time.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a durable and cost-effective adjustable receiver that simplifies the adjustment of hinge positions, reducing material usage and assembly complexity while maintaining performance and durability.
Implementation Method 1
an adjustment system using a cam and screw mechanism to alter the hinge mount's position along an adjustment axis
Implementation Method 2
an adjustment system using a cam and screw mechanism to alter the hinge mount's position along an adjustment axis
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with one aspect of the present development, an adjustable receiver for an associated appliance hinge includes a base adapted to be secured to an associated appliance body. A first cross-member is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base. The first cross-member provides a first hinge mounting structure for an associated appliance hinge. A second cross-member is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base. At least one link extends between and interconnects the first and second cross-members. The first and second cross-members and the at least one link define an adjustable hinge mount that is selectively movable relative to the base along an adjustment axis. The adjustable receiver further includes an adjustment system for selectively altering a position of the adjustable hinge mount relative to the base along the adjustment axis.