Detachable Chain Bending Limiting Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional chain bending limiting systems require new fabrication of link plates to change the bending limit, limiting versatility.
Innovation Solution
A detachable chain bending limiting attachment with separate first and second engaging portions that can be easily replaced to alter the bending limits in different directions, allowing for increased versatility by attaching to existing chains.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the pin and elongated hole are formed integrally with the link plates, then the bending limit can be precisely controlled, but the versatility of the chain decreases because new link plates must be fabricated to change the bending limit
Solution Approach 1:
The bending restricting means is segmented into a separate detachable attachment comprising a pin and an elongated hole, which can be independently removed and replaced. This allows the bending limit to be adjusted by changing only the attachment component rather than fabricating new link plates, thereby resolving the contradiction between precise bending control and chain versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bending limit is made dynamically adjustable through the detachable attachment design. Users can change the bending restriction characteristics by removing and replacing the pin-elongated hole attachment with different configurations, enabling the chain to adapt to different application requirements without permanent structural modifications.
2Strength
If the bending restricting means is integrated into the link plates, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of operation decreases because the bending limit cannot be easily changed
Solution Approach 1:
The bending restricting means is separated from the main link plate structure and implemented as a detachable attachment. This segmentation maintains the structural integrity of the original link plates while allowing easy replacement of the bending restriction component, thus preserving strength while improving operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable pin-elongated hole attachment acts as an intermediary component between the link plates. It provides the bending restriction function while being easily removable and replaceable, serving as a mediator that allows adjustment of the bending limit without affecting the underlying link plate structure or requiring complex operations.
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AI summary
A chain bending limiting attachment includes first bending limiting members and second bending limiting members. The first and second bending limiting members are detachably attached to a chain to be arranged in a series arrangement direction. Each first bending limiting member includes a first engaging portion. When the chain bends in a first direction, the first engaging portion engages with another first bending limiting member adjacent to the first bending limiting member in the series arrangement direction to limit bending of the chain in the first direction. Each second bending limiting member includes a second engaging portion. When the chain bends in a second direction, the second engaging portion engages with another second bending limiting member adjacent to the second bending limiting member in the series direction to limit bending of the chain in the second direction.