Gas-operated lifting table

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gas-operated lifting tables are complex to install and disassemble due to fixed connections between controllable gas springs and operating members, requiring disassembly of the entire column and operating member assembly.

Innovation Solution

A gas-operated lifting table design with a detachable column assembly and controllable gas spring, where the column is detachably coupled to the pedestal and panel assembly, allowing the sliding column to move relative to the fastening column, and the controllable gas spring is isolated from the operating member, facilitating easy installation and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the controllable gas spring is fixedly connected to the column assembly and operating member, then the structure is stable and reliable, but the installation and disassembly become complex and inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidinstallation and disassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The column assembly is divided into separate components: a fastening column that remains fixed to the pedestal, and a sliding column that can be detached. The controllable gas spring is connected only to the sliding column, allowing the sliding column and gas spring to be removed as a unit while the fastening column remains installed. This segmentation enables easy disassembly and reassembly without affecting the overall structural stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the controllable gas spring is isolated from the operating member, then the installation and disassembly become easy, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation and disassembly convenienceVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sliding column and controllable gas spring are merged into a single detachable assembly. By connecting the gas spring to the sliding column rather than the fixed fastening column, both components function together as one unit that can be easily installed and removed. This merging simplifies the overall structure by eliminating the need for separate connections to the operating member while maintaining functional integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 design simplifies the structure and installation process, prevents accidental triggering of the gas spring during assembly or disassembly, and allows for adjustable height settings within a range of 75 cm to 120 cm, enhancing usability and productivity.

Implementation Method 1

the gas-operated lifting table further includes a controllable gas spring arranged within the column assembly and detachably coupled to the column assembly, when the operating member is pressed against the controllable gas spring, the sliding column is movable relative to the fastening column

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20200154879A1Gas-operated lifting table
Publication Date: 2020.05.21 PEI XUAN
  • US20200154879A1 patent drawing
  • US20200154879A1 patent drawing
  • US20200154879A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A gas-operated lifting table provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes a pedestal, a column assembly, and a panel assembly, the column is detachably coupled to the pedestal and the panel assembly, the panel assembly includes an operating member, the column assembly includes a fastening column fastened to the pedestal and a sliding column movable relative to the fastening column, the gas-operated lifting table further includes a controllable gas spring arranged within the column assembly and detachably coupled to the column assembly, when the operating member is pressed against the controllable gas spring, the sliding column is movable relative to the fastening column in a direction away from or toward the pedestal. The gas-operated lifting table provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure has a simple structure and is flexible to operate.