Clamp Suspension Bracket With Pin Grooves for Space-Saving Curing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for suspending clamped woodworking projects during curing are expensive and impractical for hobbyists, often requiring pneumatics and occupying large amounts of space.
Innovation Solution
A clamped project bracket assembly comprising suspension clamp assemblies with locating pins that travel within grooves in a mounting bracket, allowing the project to be suspended at various orientations using a mechanical system that attaches to existing clamp assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pneumatic systems are used to suspend clamped projects, then suspension capability is achieved, but cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces pneumatic suspension systems with a purely mechanical bracket assembly. The mounting bracket with pin retention grooves and pin positioning grooves works together with suspension clamps and locating pins to achieve suspension without any pneumatic components, thereby reducing complexity and cost while maintaining suspension capability
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical bracket assembly uses simple, inexpensive components such as metal brackets, pins, and grooves that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed, contrasting with expensive pneumatic systems
2Stability of the object's composition
If clamped projects are placed on horizontal surfaces during curing, then stability is maintained, but space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from horizontal placement to vertical suspension by mounting brackets on vertical surfaces. The pin retention grooves and pin positioning grooves allow the clamp assembly to be positioned vertically, utilizing vertical wall space instead of horizontal workspace, thereby reducing footprint while maintaining stability through proper mounting
3Area of stationary object
If multiple orientations are enabled for suspended projects, then space utilization improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: pin retention grooves for basic suspension, pin positioning grooves for orientation adjustment, and multiple clamp assemblies. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function, achieving multi-orientation capability through simple geometric features rather than complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves multiple functions: it provides suspension support through pin retention grooves, enables orientation adjustment through pin positioning grooves, and accommodates multiple clamp assemblies. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single integrated bracket design rather than multiple separate devices
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AI summary
A clamped project bracket assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first and a second suspension clamp assembly. Each suspension clamp assembly includes at least one suspension clamp portion configured to couple to a clamp assembly configured to hold a clamped project and a pair of locating pins extending from the at least one suspension clamp portion. The assembly further includes a mounting bracket comprising a pair of pin retention grooves and a pair of pin positioning grooves formed at least partially therethrough. The pair of locating pins of the first suspension clamp assembly are configured to travel within the pair of pin retention grooves and the pair of locating pins of the second suspension clamp assembly are configured to travel within the pair of pin positioning grooves to position the clamp assembly at one of multiple discrete orientations.