Elastic Tilt Stand Coupling to Prevent Hyper-Extension Breakage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Field technicians face challenges in using industrial measurement instruments that require hands-free operation, as existing tilt stands are prone to hyper-extension and breakage when propped up, and do not fit snugly with the instrument casing, leading to accessibility issues and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
A tilt stand with pre-attachment contours that undergo elastic deformation to match the instrument casing, featuring a hinge pin with a curved surface and ridge for secure attachment and non-destructive detachment, allowing for adjustable positions and preventing hyper-extension damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the tilt stand is made rigid for stable support, then support stability is improved, but the stand becomes prone to hyper-extension breakage when struck or pushed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by transitioning the coupling arm from a rigid state to a flexible state through elastic deformation. The coupling arm is designed with specific material properties and geometric features (contours about multiple axes) that enable it to flex elastically when subjected to hyper-extension forces, allowing the stand to bend rather than break while maintaining support functionality under normal conditions
2Reliability
If the tilt stand is made flexible to prevent breakage, then resistance to hyper-extension is improved, but the support stability and firm attachment to casing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating different structural characteristics in different parts of the coupling arm. The contours about multiple axes are strategically positioned to provide flexibility in specific regions while maintaining rigidity in other areas. This localized variation in structural properties allows the stand to exhibit both flexibility (to prevent breakage) and stability (for firm support) simultaneously
3Shape
If the tilt stand is designed with snug fit contours for aesthetic quality, then fit with instrument casing is improved, but the complexity of manufacturing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-forming the contours about multiple axes into the coupling arm during manufacturing. These pre-formed contours are designed to elastically deform and conform to the instrument casing surface, eliminating the need for post-manufacturing adjustment or complex assembly procedures. The snug fit is achieved through the predetermined elastic deformation characteristics built into the coupling arm structure
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 tilt stand provides secure, adjustable support for industrial measurement instruments, ensuring hands-free operation while preventing damage from hyper-extension and ensuring a snug fit with the instrument casing, enhancing usability and durability.
Implementation Method 1
The contours undergo elastic deformation when the stand is coupled with the instrument casing, such that the elastic deformation causes the stand to match contours of the instrument casing
Implementation Method 2
The contours cause an elastic deformation of the stand when the stand is coupled with the instrument casing. This elastic deformation supplies forces that assists the stand in movement of the stand between the open position and the close position
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AI summary
A stand for propping up an instrument is provided, the stand having an open and a close position. The stand includes a body having a support end for resting on a surface and a coupling end for attaching to the instrument casing. The stand further includes at least one coupling arm at the coupling end, the coupling arm having contours about multiple axis. The contours undergo elastic deformation when the stand is coupled with the instrument casing, such that the elastic deformation causes the stand to match contours of the instrument casing when the stand is in the close position with respect to the instrument casing. The elastic deformation further supplies a force that assists the stand in movement of the stand between the open position and the close position. The contours also allow the stand to non-destructibly detach from the instrument casing during a hyper-extended open stand operation.