Elastic Plate Supporter for Vibration Cushioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supporters for heavy products during transportation do not adequately address the need for improved cushioning performance to prevent damage from vibrations and loads, as they lack sufficient deformation to effectively distribute and absorb forces.
Innovation Solution
A supporter design featuring interlocking plates that deform elastically to change angles when loaded, including a first plate, a second plate that stands erect and changes its angle, a third plate that extends away, a fourth plate that reduces its angle, and a support portion with a hook shape to securely hold objects, along with additional plates that enhance elasticity and prevent excessive deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a rigid bracket structure is used to support heavy products, then the structural strength is sufficient, but the cushioning performance is inadequate due to insufficient deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple plate members (first plate, second plate, third plate, fourth plate) connected through articulation points, allowing each segment to deform independently and absorb vibration energy while maintaining overall structural strength
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket transitions from a rigid static structure to a dynamic structure with multiple degrees of freedom, where the plates can rotate and deform relative to each other to adapt to vibration loads and provide active cushioning
2Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple separate components (bracket and cushioning member) are used, then the cushioning performance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cushioning function is integrated directly into the bracket structure through the articulated plate mechanism, eliminating the need for separate cushioning members and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective vibration protection
Solution Approach 2:
The articulated plate bracket simultaneously performs multiple functions: structural support, vibration cushioning, and load distribution, making a single component that replaces what previously required multiple separate elements
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 supporter design significantly enhances cushioning performance, reduces the risk of object removal during horizontal movement, and achieves cost savings by integrating multiple functions into a single component, effectively distributing loads and preventing damage from vibrations.
Implementation Method 1
a second plate that stands erect from a first edge of the first plate, and changes an angle between the second plate and the first plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load
Data Source
AI summary
A supporter includes: a first plate; a second plate that stands erect from a first edge of the first plate, and changes an angle between the second plate and the first plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; a third plate that extends in a direction away from the first plate from a second edge of the second plate on a higher side, and changes an angle between the third plate and the second plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; a fourth plate that stands erect and extends from a third edge of the third plate on a side away from the first plate, and reduces an angle between the fourth plate and the third plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; and a support portion that is continuous with an upper portion of the fourth plate and supports a to-be-supported object.