Chain Block Rolling Restriction for Dragging Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Chain blocks are prone to dragging issues, leading to damage of stay bolts, nuts, and wheel covers, and gear case components, which can result in dust entering the gear case and affecting gear meshing.

Innovation Solution

A chain block design featuring a first and second frame with rolling restriction portions, a weight distribution where the wheel cover is heavier than the gear case, and a gear storage portion that functions as a falling prevention mechanism to maintain a stable posture during dragging.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the chain block is dragged with the wheel cover or gear case facing down, then the chain block can be moved, but the wheel cover or gear case is damaged and dust enters the gear case

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedragging capabilityVSAvoidcomponent integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by designing rolling restriction portions that prevent the chain block from rolling onto its side before dragging occurs. The rolling restriction portions create a physical barrier that stops the chain block from adopting a harmful orientation (wheel cover or gear case facing down) during the dragging operation, thereby preventing damage before it can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of rolling during dragging into a benefit by using the rolling restriction portions to guide the chain block into a stable dragging posture. The rolling restriction portions transform the uncontrolled rolling motion into a controlled orientation where the chain block drags on its side surfaces, protecting the wheel cover and gear case from damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Productivity

If the chain block is allowed to roll during dragging, then movement is easier, but the stay bolts and nuts come off and the wheel cover comes off

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedragging efficiencyVSAvoidfastener retention
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The rolling restriction portions provide preliminary anti-action by preventing the chain block from rolling onto its side before dragging begins. This pre-prevention mechanism ensures that the stay bolts and nuts remain securely in place by eliminating the rolling motion that would otherwise cause them to loosen and detach during dragging operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Ease of operation

If the gear case is dragged on the ground, then the chain block can be moved, but rivet heads are damaged and rivets come off allowing dust to enter

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovemobilityVSAvoiddust ingress
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The rolling restriction portions provide preliminary anti-action by preventing the gear case from contacting the ground during dragging operations. By restricting rolling motion, the design ensures that the gear case maintains an elevated position, preventing direct contact with ground contaminants and eliminating the harmful effect of dust ingress through damaged rivets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of ground contact into a benefit by using the rolling restriction portions to elevate the gear case during dragging. This transformation ensures that the gear case is protected from dust and contaminants while maintaining the mobility needed for operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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 design prevents the chain block from rolling and falling, reducing the risk of component damage and dust ingress, thereby maintaining the integrity of the gear mesh and extending the lifespan of the chain block.

Implementation Method 1

In a case in which the chain block is dragged, the chain block rolls along the arc-like outlines of the first main frame and the second main frame even in a case in which the chain block is installed in an upright posture so that the two frames may contact the ground

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentEP2927180B1Chain block
Publication Date: 2018.07.25 KITO CORP
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AI summary

A chain block (10) is provided including a first frame (11), a second frame (12), a wheel cover side structure including a wheel cover (14) which covers the hand wheel (80) and residing on an opposite side of the first frame (11) in a direction away from the second frame (12), and a gear case side structure including a gear case (13) covering a gear member and residing on an opposite side of the second frame (12) in a direction away from the first frame (11), and each of the first frame (11) and the second frame (12) is provided with a rolling restriction portion restricting rolling along outer circumferences of the first frame (11) and the second frame (12) in a case of a standing posture in which the first frame (11) and the second frame (12) contact an installation part at the same time.