Aircraft Engine Support Stand Assembly for Universal Temporary Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aircraft engine support solutions are often engine-specific and not suitable for universal use, limiting their applicability to multiple engine types, and they often require extensive manipulation, which is not feasible for temporary storage or maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A support stand assembly comprising a mounting structure and a support stand with engine support members, brackets, and additional support members that are adjustable and adaptable to various engine sizes and types, allowing for secure and stable temporary support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing support solutions are formed as part of the engine assembly, then the engine can be extensively manipulated, but the solution becomes engine-specific and not suitable for universal use
Solution Approach 1:
The support stand is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple engine types through adjustable support members and reconfigurable brackets, eliminating the need for engine-specific support solutions while maintaining ease of manipulation
Solution Approach 2:
The support stand incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components including movable support members, adjustable brackets, and repositionable mounting structures that allow easy adaptation to different engine configurations without complex manipulation procedures
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing support solutions are engine-specific, then they can be precisely fitted to particular engines, but they are not suitable for use with more than one engine type
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed with universal engagement features including standardized interfaces and adjustable support members that can securely accommodate multiple engine types while maintaining reliable support through proper load distribution and stable positioning
Solution Approach 2:
The support stand features localized adjustment capabilities at key mounting points and contact surfaces, allowing precise adaptation to different engine configurations while maintaining overall structural integrity and secure support for each specific engine type
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AI summary
A support stand assembly for an aircraft engine is provided. The support stand assembly includes a mounting structure adapted to engage with and receive the aircraft engine and a support stand having a frame. Engine support members extend upwardly from opposed lateral sides of the frame. The engine support members have brackets at upper ends thereof. The brackets face toward one another and have slots defined therein. The mounting structure is displaceable between an engaged position in which the mounting structure is received in the slots to prevent relative movement between the mounting structure and the support stand, and a disengaged position in which the mounting structure is removed from the slots.