Dielectric Transport Element Support System for Aircraft
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for manufacturing and installing transport element support systems in aircraft are time-consuming and costly due to the need for manual alignment and cap sealing of metal fasteners, which complicates the process of ensuring electromagnetic isolation and structural support.
Innovation Solution
A transport element support system comprising a first portion with a hinge pin and a second portion with a receiving element, forming a channel to receive the transport element, which is made of dielectric material to eliminate the need for cap sealing and reduce assembly time, using a hinge locking mechanism to share loads and provide both electromagnetic isolation and structural support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal brackets and metal fasteners are used to support transport elements, then structural support is provided, but electromagnetic isolation becomes complex and time-consuming due to required cap sealing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes metal components (brackets and fasteners) from the support assembly entirely, extracting the problematic element that caused electromagnetic isolation issues and time-consuming cap sealing operations
Solution Approach 2:
The material parameter is changed from metal to dielectric material, fundamentally altering the electrical properties of the support structure to achieve electromagnetic isolation without requiring additional sealing components
2Reliability
If multiple metal parts with cap seals are used to ensure electromagnetic isolation, then electromagnetic isolation is achieved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the support structure and electromagnetic isolation function into a single integrated dielectric component, eliminating the need for separate metal brackets, fasteners, and cap seals
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses dielectric material for the support structure, representing a material substitution from metal to non-conductive material, which inherently provides electromagnetic isolation while maintaining structural support capabilities
3Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment and positioning of fasteners is performed, then precise positioning is achieved, but productivity decreases due to innumerable hours of manpower required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes fasteners entirely from the assembly process, eliminating the need for manual alignment and positioning operations that consumed significant manpower
Solution Approach 2:
The dielectric support structure appears to be self-installing or self-positioning, eliminating the need for manual alignment and fastener installation operations
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 solution reduces manufacturing and installation time, decreases costs, and provides a lightweight assembly by eliminating the need for metal brackets and cap sealing, while ensuring effective electromagnetic isolation and structural support for transport elements in aircraft.
Implementation Method 1
The transport element support system electrically isolates the transport element from a support structure in an aircraft
Data Source
AI summary
A transport element support system comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a channel formed by the first portion and the second portion. The first portion has a hinge pin and the second portion has a receiving element. The receiving element is configured to engage with the hinge pin to couple the first portion to the second portion. The channel is configured to receive a transport element when the first portion and the second portion are coupled to each other. The transport element support system electrically isolates the transport element from a support structure in an aircraft.