Adjustable Lifting Bracket Assembly for Variable Fastener Depths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current single point lifting devices require multiple variations for different fastener lengths and hole depths, leading to confusion and potential misuse, resulting in improper securing and potential damage to components and devices.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable length lifting bracket assembly featuring a threaded rod, bushing, lifting bracket, and adjusting nut, allowing the lifting bracket to be adjusted along the threaded rod for secure mounting to various components, preventing incorrect fastener use and damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple variations of single point lifting devices are produced for different fastener lengths and hole depths, then the adaptability to different lifting tasks is improved, but the device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device incorporates an adjustable length mechanism with a main body, extension component, and locking mechanism that enables a single device to function across multiple lifting scenarios. The extension component can be adjusted to different lengths and locked in place, allowing the same device to accommodate various fastener lengths and hole depths without requiring multiple specialized variations.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting device transitions from a fixed-length design to a dynamically adjustable design. The extension component can be extended or retracted based on the specific lifting task requirements, and the locking mechanism maintains the selected length during operation. This dynamic adjustability eliminates the need for multiple static device variations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple variations of single point lifting devices are maintained in inventory, then the versatility for different lifting tasks is improved, but the loss of time for selecting and carrying appropriate devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single lifting device with adjustable length capability replaces the need to carry and select from multiple specialized devices. The technician can adjust the device length on-site to match the specific lifting task, eliminating the time-consuming process of selecting the correct pre-manufactured variation and reducing the burden of carrying multiple device types.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable length mechanism allows the technician to prepare the lifting device for a specific task by adjusting the extension component to the appropriate length before use. This preliminary adjustment is performed quickly on-site, replacing the time-consuming process of selecting from inventory and eliminating the need to carry multiple pre-configured devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If technicians use variations of lifting devices without clear differentiation, then the adaptability to different tasks is improved, but the reliability due to incorrect fastener selection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized main body design with adjustable extension component provides clear visual and structural differentiation between the fixed portion and the adjustable portion. The locking mechanism provides audible and tactile feedback when properly engaged, ensuring technicians can confidently identify when the device is correctly configured for the task, maintaining reliability while providing adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension component may be distinguished from the main body through color coding or visual markers that clearly indicate the adjustable portion. This visual differentiation helps technicians understand which components are fixed and which are adjustable, reducing confusion and ensuring proper fastener selection and device configuration for reliable operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The adjustable lifting bracket ensures proper securing of components, reduces resource needs by eliminating the need for multiple non-adjustable brackets, and prevents damage by ensuring correct fastener usage through customizable length adjustment.
Implementation Method 1
an adjusting nut comprising an internal surface that comprises a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion, wherein the threaded portion is configured to be threaded onto the threaded rod
Data Source
AI summary
A lifting system may comprise a rod comprising a threaded portion and a lifting bracket assembly configured to be moved up and down the threaded portion. The lifting bracket assembly may comprise a bushing component, a lifting bracket comprising a receiving portion that includes a receiving hole, and a threaded component configured to be inserted over the bushing component. The receiving portion may be configured to be inserted over the bushing component via the receiving hole.