Centroid Adjustment Device for Variable Load Hoisting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current loading equipment requires multiple complex and costly hoisting mechanisms to efficiently handle different types of loads, leading to long lead times and increased operational costs, with existing solutions being either inefficient or not easily adaptable.

Innovation Solution

A centroid adjustment device with an upper adjustment assembly, connecting module, and loading device, featuring adjustable connecting pieces and chain connection assemblies, allowing for precise alignment of the load centroid with the hoisting point, reducing the need for multiple mechanisms and enhancing adaptability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple hoisting mechanisms with different capacities are used for different types of loads, then loading efficiency is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveloading efficiencyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a single hoisting mechanism capable of handling different types of loads by adjusting its centroid position. The mechanism can adapt to various load configurations (single load, dual loads, different weights) through adjustable connecting pieces and chain connection assemblies, eliminating the need for multiple specialized hoisting mechanisms while maintaining high loading efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The hoisting mechanism features dynamic adjustability through movable connecting pieces and chain connection assemblies with variable lengths. These components can be reconfigured in real-time to match different load centroids, enabling the same mechanism to efficiently handle diverse loading scenarios without structural changes or additional equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a fixed layout is adopted for loading devices, then device complexity is reduced, but loading efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidloading efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic adjustment mechanisms including movable connecting pieces along guide rails and chain connection assemblies with adjustable lengths. These components enable the hoisting mechanism to adapt its centroid position to different load configurations, achieving high loading efficiency while maintaining relatively simple structural composition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple loading devices are used for different load types, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload type adaptabilityVSAvoidloading time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal hoisting mechanism that can handle various load types (single load, dual loads, different weights) through adjustment of connecting pieces and chain lengths. This eliminates the need to switch between multiple specialized loading devices, significantly reducing loading time while maintaining full adaptability to different load configurations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The mechanism allows for quick adjustment of connecting pieces and chain connection assemblies to pre-position the centroid for different load types. This preliminary configuration enables rapid adaptation to upcoming loading tasks without time-consuming equipment changes or complex setup procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable mechanisms are used for centroid alignment, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentroid adjustment capabilityVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements centroid adjustment through relatively simple movable connecting pieces that slide along guide rails and chain connection assemblies with adjustable lengths. These dynamic components provide effective centroid alignment capability for different load configurations while adding minimal structural complexity to the overall mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240158208A1Centroid adjustment device suitable for different types of loads
Publication Date: 2024.05.16 SICHUAN AEROSPACE SYST ENG INST
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a centroid adjustment device suitable for different types of loads, which belongs to the field of transportation and support technology, including an upper adjustment assembly, a connecting module, and a loading device. The connecting module includes connecting pieces and chain connection assemblies adjustable in length, both upper ends of the connecting pieces and the chain connection assemblies are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the centroid of the upper adjustment assembly and can be adjusted to move toward or away from each other at an upper end of the upper adjustment assembly, and both lower ends of the connecting pieces and the chain connection assemblies are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the centroid of the loading device.