Bracket Assembly for Orchestra Pit Beam Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing orchestra pit fillers and stage extensions lack a robust and efficient mechanism for supporting beams, which complicates the assembly and stability of these systems.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly is designed with a connection section that interfaces with a second beam as it moves vertically, providing a stable and adjustable connection point for beams, and includes features such as mounting plates, connection plates, and fastener assemblies for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a bracket assembly with vertical adjustment capability is implemented, then the ease of operation and adaptability improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly incorporates a vertical adjustment mechanism that allows the connection section to move vertically relative to the mounting plate, enabling dynamic adaptation to different beam positions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through guided motion constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is divided into distinct functional sections: a mounting plate for attachment to the first beam, a connection section for interfacing with the second beam, and a vertical adjustment mechanism, allowing each component to be optimized independently while simplifying assembly procedures
2Reliability
If a robust connection mechanism with multiple plates and fasteners is used, then the strength and reliability improve, but the device complexity and ease of manufacture worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connection functions are merged into a single integrated bracket assembly structure, where the mounting plate, connection section, and vertical adjustment mechanism work together as one unified component, reducing the number of separate parts and simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining robust connections
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is designed with multi-functional capabilities: the mounting plate provides attachment functionality, the connection section enables beam interfacing, and the vertical adjustment mechanism allows position adaptation, all within a single component that serves multiple purposes in the orchestra pit filler system
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AI summary
This disclosure relates to a bracket assembly configured to support a beam relative to an orchestra pit filler or a stage extension. Among other benefits, the bracket assembly provides a robust connection point for beams and increases the case of assembling an orchestra pit filler or stage extension.