Adjustable Hydraulic Jack Slider Locking Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing horizontal hydraulic jacks have fixed lifting height and load capacity due to unadjustable boom and link rod lengths, leading to limited applicability and potential safety risks with complex operation mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable hydraulic jack with a slider locking structure, featuring a chassis, hydraulic assembly, boom assembly, and handle lever, where a slider locking device with spring-loaded pins and chutes allows for adjustable boom length and link rod length, enabling easy operation and safe transition between deployed and folded positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixing pin mechanism is used to adjust boom position, then the boom length can be changed to vary lifting height and load capacity, but the operation becomes complicated and safety risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting height and load capacity adjustmentVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static fixing pin mechanism into a dynamic slider locking structure. The slider can move along the boom to different positions and lock automatically, allowing continuous adjustment of boom length and lifting parameters without complex manual operations. The locking structure engages automatically at predetermined positions, simplifying the adjustment process while maintaining safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The slider locking structure incorporates automatic locking and unlocking mechanisms that reduce the need for complex manual operations. The spring-loaded locking pins automatically engage with the boom at predetermined positions when the slider is moved, enabling the system to self-regulate and lock without requiring complex user intervention, thus reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If a pull lock mechanism is mounted on the bracket at the same elevation, then boom length can be adjusted, but the mechanism may be hit by the boom during operation causing damage and reduced service life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveboom length adjustmentVSAvoidservice life and damage resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent relocates the locking mechanism from a horizontal arrangement (at the same elevation as the bracket) to a vertical arrangement along the boom's length. This spatial reconfiguration places the locking pins and sliders in different vertical positions, preventing the boom from contacting the locking mechanism during operation while still enabling effective boom length adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The locking mechanism is segmented into multiple independent locking pins distributed at different positions along the boom. This segmentation allows the boom to be locked at various predetermined lengths while distributing the mechanical stresses, reducing the risk of damage to any single component and extending the overall service life of the mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If fixed boom and link rod lengths are used, then the structure is simple, but the lifting height and load capacity cannot be changed, limiting applicability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidlifting height and load capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic adjustability to the boom and link rod lengths through slider locking structures. These structures allow the lengths to be changed between predetermined positions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The locking mechanism uses basic mechanical components (sliders, springs, and pins) that preserve structural simplicity while enabling adaptability in lifting height and load capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables changes in the physical parameters (lengths) of the boom and link rod through the slider locking mechanism. By allowing these parameters to be adjusted between fixed positions, the system achieves versatility in lifting operations without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable structure, maintaining a balance between simplicity and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 adjustable hydraulic jack offers a simple, cost-effective, and safe solution with a long service life, allowing for varying lifting heights and load capacities without the complexity and safety issues of prior mechanisms.

Implementation Method 1

the fore arm has a spring-loaded fixing pin fixed on its upper end in the height direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpring: Spring

Data Source

PatentUS9499377B2Adjustable hydraulic jack with a slider locking structure
Publication Date: 2016.11.22 CHANGSHU TONGRUN AUTO ACCESSORY
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AI summary

An adjustable hydraulic jack with a slider locking structure that includes a chassis, hydraulic assembly, boom assembly, and handle lever. The boom assembly includes a bracket, a fore arm, and a rear arm. The bracket includes a pull handle, left and right bracket side-plates, and a bracket-fixing pin. The bracket is connected to one end of the fore arm, the other end of the fore arm is connected to one end of the rear arm, and the other end of the rear arm is connected to the chassis. The left and right bracket side-plates have left and right side-plate sockets on their respective bottoms; the fore arm has left and right sliding chutes and a spring-loaded fixing pin fixed on its upper end. A slider locking device is arranged between the bracket and the fore arm, and includes left and right sliders, a spring and at least one pin shaft.