Elevation working platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing elevation working platforms for tablet computers have complex structures and inconvenient height adjustments, often relying on mechanical springs that can be cumbersome to use.
Innovation Solution
A simple and practical elevation working platform design featuring X-shaped elevating components with elastic components and locking mechanisms, allowing for easy height adjustment and weight distribution, utilizing hinging seats and sliding rails for precise control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mechanical spring or torsion spring is used to provide lifting resilience, then the platform can achieve height adjustment, but the structure becomes complicated and height adjustment becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the elastic component from the complex mechanical spring system and integrates it directly into the X-shaped elevating component structure. The elastic component is positioned to directly bear the weight of the upper support, eliminating the need for separate mechanical spring assemblies and reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining height adjustment functionality
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a mechanical spring to push the platform upward, the patent inverts the approach by using an elastic component that naturally wants to return to its original shape after being compressed. The elastic component is pre-compressed and provides continuous upward force, reversing the traditional mechanical spring mechanism and simplifying the overall structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If support rods are used to enable ascending or descending motion, then height adjustment is achieved, but the structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support rod function with the elastic component into a single integrated X-shaped elevating component. The support rods form the X-shape structure, and the elastic component is embedded within this structure, combining both functions into one unified element rather than separate components, thereby reducing structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The X-shaped elevating component serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables height adjustment through its scissor-like mechanism, and incorporates the elastic component for lifting resilience. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate components and simplifies the overall 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 platform provides a stable and adjustable support system with a simple structure, enabling convenient height adjustment and cost-effective operation, while maintaining mechanical strength and stability.
Implementation Method 1
The elevation working platform comprises an elastic component. A first end of the elastic component is connected between the two endpoints of the first support rod or the second support rod. A second end of the elastic component is connected to the lower support or the second hinging seat slidable relative to the lower support, and the elastic component bears at least a part of the weight of the upper support.
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AI summary
An elevation working platform includes a lower support and an upper support. At least one group of X-type elevation mechanisms is provided between the lower support and the upper support. The elevation working platform further includes an elastic element. A first end of the elastic element is connected between two end points of a first support rod or a second support rod. A second end of the elastic element is connected to the lower support or a second hinging seat capable of sliding relative to the lower support. Using the X-type elevation mechanisms, the front and back positions of the upper support do not change in an elevating process of the upper support, the structure is simple and practical, and the cost is relatively low.