Articulation Joint Mounting Fixture for Angular Workpiece Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a customizable mounting fixture that can accurately position a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus, as existing solutions face difficulties in manufacturing, configuration, and assembly, making it challenging to achieve proper positioning.
Innovation Solution
A mounting fixture comprising tubular members and articulation joints that allow for adjustable angular positioning of the workpiece relative to the apparatus, using articulation members and clamping mechanisms to secure the joints in place, ensuring the workpiece is fixedly positioned with a wide range of adjustments to accommodate various configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting fixture is designed to be customizable for different applications, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture is divided into separate modular components including tubular members, articulation joints, and clamping mechanisms. Each component can be independently selected and assembled to create different configurations, enabling customization without requiring complete redesign of the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulation joint serves multiple functions: it connects tubular members, enables angular adjustment, provides clamping capability, and allows for various mounting configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the overall device while maintaining adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If articulation joints are used to enable angular positioning, then positioning precision is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The articulation joint incorporates a pivotable connection between the first and second articulation members, allowing dynamic angular adjustment. This dynamic mechanism enables precise positioning through simple rotational movement rather than requiring complex fixed-angle components, improving positioning precision while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulation joint acts as an intermediary component between tubular members, providing a standardized interface that simplifies manufacturing. Rather than manufacturing custom angled connections for each application, the same articulation joint design can be used repeatedly with different tubular members, reducing manufacturing complexity while achieving precise angular positioning.
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
The solution enables precise and customizable positioning of the workpiece, allowing for a variety of configurations and adaptations to suit different applications, ensuring the workpiece is securely and accurately positioned relative to the apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
a first articulation member pivotably coupled to a second articulation member at a pivot point
Implementation Method 2
a first end portion of the articulation joint is configured to exert a radially outward clamping force against an inner surface of the first tubular member, and a second end portion of the articulation joint is configured to exert a radially outward clamping force against an inner surface of the second tubular member
Implementation Method 3
The articulation joint is configured to exert an inward clamping force against the first articulation member and the second articulation member to clamp the first articulation member from pivotable movement relative to the second articulation member
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AI summary
A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.