Adjustable Vertical Mount for Tower Device Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tower-mounted devices face inefficiencies due to deviations from optimal orientation caused by ground settling, wind yawing, or load deflection, and current mounting systems are either costly, complex, or require manipulation of the entire tower structure, which is impractical for high towers and requires specialized training.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable vertical mount apparatus within a tower structure, utilizing movable rods to adjust the orientation of a device attached to an extended section, allowing for manual or powered adjustments to maintain optimal orientation without altering the tower structure, suitable for various tower types without custom fabrication or specialized training.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the entire tower structure is adjusted to orient the device, then the device can be reoriented, but the cost and difficulty increase significantly, especially for high towers
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate adjustable components (mounting bracket, adjustment mechanism) that can be independently modified without affecting the entire tower structure. This allows device reorientation through localized adjustments rather than manipulating the whole tower, significantly reducing operational complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment function is extracted from the tower structure itself and placed into a separate mounting apparatus. The tower remains a passive support element, while the active adjustment components are contained within the mounting bracket system, enabling device reorientation without tower manipulation.
2Manufacturing precision
If complicated mechanical systems with multiple bearings and gears are used, then precise orientation can be achieved, but the system becomes difficult to install and requires specialized training
Solution Approach 1:
The complex adjustment mechanism is extracted as a self-contained unit within the mounting bracket, separating the precision orientation function from the simple tower attachment. This allows the bracket to be easily installed on standard towers while containing the necessary adjustment capabilities in an integrated, user-friendly package.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal interface that can be attached to various tower types without custom fabrication. The standardized attachment mechanism works with different tower structures, eliminating the need for specialized installation procedures while maintaining precise orientation capabilities through the integrated adjustment mechanism.
3Manufacturing precision
If custom fabrication and re-engineering are required for different tower types, then precise orientation can be achieved, but the cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket employs a universal attachment design that accommodates multiple tower types through standardized connection interfaces. This eliminates the need for custom fabrication for each tower type, allowing the same bracket design to be adapted to various tower structures through simple attachment rather than custom manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the universal tower attachment function from the precise orientation function. The bracket's attachment mechanism is designed to work with standard tower interfaces, while the precision orientation is achieved through the integrated adjustment mechanism, eliminating the need for custom fabrication of the entire mounting system for different tower types.
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AI summary
The present invention is an apparatus for maintaining the orientation of a tower-mounted device in use with a tower structure. The apparatus includes an adjustable vertical mount member positioned within a tower structure. Several adjustable rods move the vertical adjustable vertical mount member by adjusting their position relative to the tower. Movement of the adjustable vertical mount member in one direction causes an extended section of the adjustable vertical mount member to move in the opposite direction. This has the effect of adjusting the orientation of any device attached to the extended section.