Enclosed Slide Section Assembly with Notched Flanges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Assembling enclosed slides for recreational use is time-consuming and requires trial and error due to the complexity of segment identification and positioning.
Innovation Solution
The enclosed slide features elongate sections with notched flanges and clamp rings that securely connect end-to-end, utilizing a locking mechanism and indicators for precise alignment and assembly, forming a kit of parts with instructions for easy configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If segments are assembled at the site to provide a slide bed with curves and slopes, then the slide can be customized to desired configurations, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and painstaking
Solution Approach 1:
The sections are pre-configured with flanges and notched edges during manufacturing, so that during assembly the sections can be quickly connected by simply aligning and securing these pre-prepared features. The indicators are also pre-positioned to guide the assembly process, eliminating the need for complex measurements and adjustments during site assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide is divided into multiple standardized sections that can be independently manufactured and then assembled in various configurations. Each section has standardized flanges and notched edges that enable quick connection, while the combination of sections provides the desired curves and slopes. This segmentation allows for both customization and efficient assembly.
2Ease of manufacture
If segments are assembled at the site, then the slide can be constructed from modular components, but identification and positioning of segments involve trial and error
Solution Approach 1:
The indicators disposed on the body of each section provide visual cues that guide the assembly process. These indicators likely use color coding or visual markers to show the correct orientation and positioning of sections, eliminating the need for trial and error in identifying and positioning segments during assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The indicators on each section automatically guide the assembler to the correct positioning without requiring external reference or complex identification procedures. The notched edges and flanges are designed to self-align when the indicators show correct positioning, making the assembly process intuitive and error-free.
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AI summary
An enclosed slide extending between a deck located above a ground surface and the ground surface. The enclosed slide includes a number of elongate sections extending between the deck and the ground surface. The sections are connected together in abutting end-to-end relations respectively. Each section includes a body and one or more flanges extending outwardly from the body and ending in notched edges, each flange being positioned substantially at one of the ends. The enclosed slide also includes a number of clamp rings. Each clamp ring includes one or more notched portions for mating with the notched edges of each pair of adjacent flanges respectively. Each clamp ring is adapted for securing the adjacent flanges in each pair to each other respectively.