Friction Clamp for Rapid Side-by-Side Frame Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Building large structures, such as indoor tracks and stadium seating, is labor-intensive and time-consuming due to the complexity of assembling multiple components.
Innovation Solution
A clamp system comprising brackets and a fastener system that securely connects two end beams of frames together, allowing for efficient and quick assembly of structures by applying opposing forces to bring the beams towards each other.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional assembly methods are used to build large structures, then structural stability can be achieved, but the assembly process becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is divided into modular frames that can be independently assembled and then quickly connected using the clamp system. Each frame is a discrete unit that can be prepared separately and then rapidly joined together through the standardized clamp connection, significantly improving assembly speed while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp system acts as an intermediary connection mechanism between frames. Instead of directly joining frames through complex fastening processes, the clamp serves as a mediating device that simplifies the connection process. The clamp includes a fastening mechanism that can be quickly applied to connect end beams of adjacent frames, reducing both labor requirements and assembly time
2Strength
If multiple frames are connected together to form large structures, then structural capacity increases, but the labor and time required for installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
Frames are pre-assembled into complete units with all necessary components attached before final installation. The clamp connection system is designed so that frames can be quickly joined together without requiring complex on-site assembly operations. This preliminary preparation of frame units significantly reduces installation time while maintaining the structural capacity needed for large-scale applications
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple frames are efficiently combined into a single integrated structure through the clamp connection system. The clamp allows for the merging of adjacent frames into a unified assembly that maintains structural integrity. This combining process is designed to be rapid and straightforward, reducing the time required to assemble large structures while achieving the necessary structural capacity
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
Facilitates rapid and seamless assembly of large structures by creating a secure, friction-based connection between frames, reducing labor and time required for installation.
Implementation Method 1
creating a secure, friction-based connection between frames
Implementation Method 2
apply a first force to a first end beam of the first frame towards a first direction towards a second end beam of the second frame
Data Source
AI summary
A system for building an indoor track system is disclosed. The system includes a clamp that includes two brackets and a fastener system configured to bring the brackets to each other to squeeze two end beams of two different frames towards each other. The array of frames are then connected to each other in a side-by-side arrangement and are configured to support a structure thereon, such as an indoor running track.