Eccentric Stud Mounting Device for Adjustable Support Beam Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carton flow bed racks face challenges in providing a stable and durable connection between support beams, which is crucial for resisting heavy usage during loading and unloading, while also requiring a simple and quick installation process.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device comprising an attachment plate with a through-hole and an eccentric stud that allows for adjustable engagement between support beams, enabling a firm and stable perpendicular connection, while allowing for easy installation and adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional connection methods are used for support beams, then the connection provides sufficient strength, but the installation process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is divided into separate functional components: a connection element with engaging elements for one support beam, and a corresponding recess for the other beam. This segmentation allows for simpler assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structure incorporates adjustable engaging elements that can be positioned at different locations along the connection element. This dynamic adjustability enables flexible installation and height adjustments without requiring complex fixed structures, simplifying the installation process while maintaining strength.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional rigid connection methods are used, then structural stability is achieved, but the connection cannot be easily adjusted or disassembled
Solution Approach 1:
The connection element features adjustable engaging elements that can be positioned at multiple locations, providing adaptability for different installation requirements and height adjustments. Despite this adjustability, the connection maintains reliability through secure engagement between the engaging elements and their corresponding recesses, ensuring stable support beam connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging elements are pre-configured on the connection element to engage with recesses in the support beams. This preliminary configuration allows for quick adjustment and repositioning during installation and maintenance while ensuring that the connection maintains its stability and reliability once engaged.
3Strength
If multiple connection points are used to enhance stability, then the connection strength increases, but the installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure uses multiple engaging elements distributed along the connection element to provide multiple connection points. These segmented engaging elements can engage with corresponding recesses in the support beams, distributing the load and increasing connection strength while allowing for relatively quick installation through the modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging elements are designed to be adjustable and can be engaged or disengaged independently. This dynamic capability allows installers to engage multiple connection points to maximize strength when needed, while also enabling quick disengagement if fewer connection points are sufficient, thereby optimizing installation speed without sacrificing necessary connection strength.
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 provides enhanced stability and durability to the carton flow bed rack by securely connecting support beams, while simplifying the installation process and allowing for versatile height adjustments, thus improving the overall structural integrity and usability of the rack.
Implementation Method 1
an eccentric stud insertable into the through-hole of the attachment plate and into the opening of the first support beam. Therein, turning the eccentric stud adjusts a position of the first engaging element in the recess of the second support beam
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting device (10) for connecting two support beams (20, 30, 40) of a rack has an attachment plate (11). The attachment plate (11) has a through-hole (14) arrangeable adjacent an opening (21) of a first (20) of the two support beams and at least one first engaging element (12) for engaging with a recess (31, 32) of a second (30; 40) of the two support beams when the attachment plate (11) is arranged with a first flat side (11C) facing the first support beam (20). The mounting device (10) further has an eccentric stud (15) insertable into the through-hole (14) of the attachment plate (11) and the opening (21) of the first support beam (20). Therein, turning the eccentric stud (15) adjusts a position of the first engaging element (12) in the recess (31, 32) of the second support beam (30; 40).