Adjustable Vehicle Panel Straightening Beam for Stable Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing straightening apparatuses for vehicle body panels lack versatility and ease of installation, often requiring rigid positioning and support that can shift during the straightening process, especially when dealing with robust framework points.
Innovation Solution
A straightening apparatus featuring a support beam with a vertical and extension beam, adjustable support elements, and wheels, allowing for customizable length and positioning to secure the apparatus at desired points like vehicle frameworks or seams, along with optional ramps for additional stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid support beam structure is used, then stability during straightening work is improved, but adaptability to various positioning points on vehicle body panels deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam is divided into multiple segments that can be independently positioned and locked. The first support element can be moved along the beam to different locations, and the second support element can be positioned at various points on the vehicle body, allowing the rigid structure to adapt to different straightening requirements while maintaining stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The support beam incorporates movable and lockable support elements that can be dynamically adjusted to different positions. The first support element can be relocated along the beam, and the second support element can be repositioned on the vehicle body, enabling the structure to transition between different stable configurations for various straightening tasks
2Stability of the object's composition
If support elements are fixed in position, then stability during straightening work is improved, but ease of installation and transfer to various points deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support elements are designed with movable and lockable mechanisms that allow easy repositioning during installation. The first support element can be freely moved along the support beam to desired locations, and the second support element can be repositioned on the vehicle body, after which both can be locked to provide stable support during the straightening operation
Solution Approach 2:
The support elements can be pre-positioned and adjusted before the straightening work begins. The first support element is moved to the appropriate location on the support beam and locked, while the second support element is positioned on the vehicle body framework or seam and secured, ensuring stability is established before the straightening process starts
3Device complexity
If the support beam length is fixed, then structural simplicity is improved, but versatility for different vehicle points deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam is constructed as a telescopic or adjustable-length structure divided into segments that can be extended or retracted. This allows the beam to be shortened for compact storage and transport while extended to reach various points on different vehicle body panels, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed-length beams
Solution Approach 2:
The length parameter of the support beam is made variable rather than fixed. The beam can be adjusted to different lengths depending on the specific straightening task and vehicle type, allowing the same apparatus to be versatile across different applications while maintaining relatively simple structural design through standardized adjustment mechanisms
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 easy and stable straightening of vehicle body panels by allowing adjustable length and positioning of support elements, ensuring they remain fixed during the process, enhancing the overall efficiency and versatility of the apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
the vertical beam is provided with wheels, whereby it can be easily transferred on different sides of the vehicle at a desired point
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AI summary
The inventions relates to a straightening apparatus for straightening body panels of a vehicle, which straightening apparatus includes a support beam (1), a straightening fastener (2) fastened to the support beam which fastener is fastenable to the body panels of the vehicle (3), a transfer device (4) for moving the straightening fastener in relation to the vehicle to straighten body panels, and at least two support elements (5, 6) for supporting the support beam during straightening work. In the straightening apparatus according to the invention, the support beam (1) includes a vertical beam (8) and an extension beam (9) movably fastened to it, and the first support element (5) is movably fastened to the vertical beam (8) and the second support element (6) is fastened to the extension beam (9).