Elevator Drive Fastening Device with Adjustable Feet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening devices for elevator systems require complex adjustments and lengthy assembly processes, increasing manufacturing costs and time, while also needing to be adaptable to various installation structures.
Innovation Solution
A fastening device comprising a beam with adjustable feet and a telescopic support leg, allowing for easy attachment to different installation structures with minimal adjustments, featuring a drive bracket that can be pre-assembled with the drive and a deflection roller for improved stability and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fastening device is designed to be adaptable to various installation structures, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening device is designed with universal mounting brackets that can attach to different installation structures (walls, ceilings, floors) without requiring structure-specific customizations. The mounting brackets incorporate adjustable feet with levelers and multiple attachment point options, allowing the same device to function across various installation environments, thereby achieving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening device incorporates adjustable and movable components including telescopic support legs with locking mechanisms, adjustable mounting brackets with repositionable feet, and flexible connection points. These dynamic elements allow the device to adapt to different installation conditions while maintaining a relatively simple base structure, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable support legs are added to improve adaptability, then versatility is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into modular components: telescopic support legs, mounting brackets, and adjustment mechanisms that can be manufactured separately and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be produced using standardized processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The support legs incorporate telescopic mechanisms with adjustable lengths and locking features that allow the same component to serve multiple installation height requirements. By using parameter-adjustable design rather than multiple fixed components, the solution achieves versatility without proportionally increasing manufacturing cost
3Productivity
If multiple adjustment mechanisms are included to reduce assembly time, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets and support legs are pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms in their optimal positions during manufacturing. Levelers are pre-attached to feet, locking mechanisms are pre-positioned on telescopic legs, and mounting holes are pre-drilled at standard intervals. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex field adjustments and reduces assembly time without requiring overly complex device structures
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fastening apparatus (100) for fastening a drive (106) of an elevator system (800), wherein the elevator system (800) comprises an installation structure (802) for installing the drive (106). The fastening apparatus (100) comprises a beam (102) having two feet (114, 114a, 114b) for fastening the beam (102) to the installation structure (802), a drive holder (104) for receiving the drive (106), wherein the drive holder (104) is fastened to the beam (102), and a support leg (200) that is fastened on one end to the drive holder (104) and is designed to additionally support the drive holder (104) on the installation structure (802).