Dual-Mode Carrying Clamp Structure for Faster Versatile Clamping
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional carrying devices are limited by their structural design, making it difficult to improve their functionality and adapt to different clamping requirements.
Innovation Solution
A carrying device with a stand, upper clamp, lower clamp, manipulation mechanism, and supporting column, where the supporting column can be moved into a receiving space to jointly clamp structures with the upper clamp, reducing the moving distance of the lower clamp and manipulation time, and allowing for adjustable clamping modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lower clamp moves along the track structure to clamp structures, then the clamping capability is improved, but the moving distance is excessive and manipulation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping function is segmented between two independent clamping units: the upper clamp and the lower clamp. Each unit can independently clamp onto the structure, allowing them to work simultaneously rather than requiring the lower clamp to travel the entire distance alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper clamp and lower clamp are combined to form a cooperative clamping system. Both clamps work together to secure the structure, merging their clamping forces and reducing the operational burden on the lower clamp alone.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the lower clamp moves a long distance to accommodate different structure thicknesses, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The upper clamp is designed with movable components that allow dynamic adjustment of its position and orientation. This dynamic capability enables the clamp to adapt to various structure thicknesses and shapes without requiring the entire device to be reconfigured.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper clamp serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables height adjustment, and adapts to different clamping scenarios. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components.
3Length of moving object
If the supporting column is used to jointly clamp with the upper clamp, then the moving distance of the lower clamp is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting column is nested within the receiving space of the stand, allowing it to be stored when not in use and deployed when needed. This nesting arrangement minimizes the device's footprint while providing additional clamping capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting column acts as an intermediary element between the stand and the clamping mechanism. It provides additional support and leverage, enabling the upper and lower clamps to work more efficiently with reduced travel distances.
Data Source
AI summary
A carrying device is provided. The carrying device includes a stand, an upper clamp connected to the stand, a lower clamp assembled to the stand, a manipulation mechanism assembled to the stand and interlinked with the lower clamp, and a supporting column assembled to the lower clamp. The manipulation mechanism can drive the lower clamp to move relative to the upper clamp, and the upper clamp and the lower clamp jointly define a receiving space therebetween. The supporting column is movable relative to the lower clamp, so that the carrying device can be adjusted in a first clamping mode or a second clamping mode. When the carrying device is in the first clamping mode, the supporting column is located in the receiving space and faces toward the upper clamp, so that the supporting column and the upper clamp can jointly clamp a plate part of a first structure.