Induction Activated Cover Assembly with Sliding Plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional induction-activated container covers face space constraints and slow opening speeds due to their design, where the motor and gear set are located at a distance from the cover, requiring a long transmission shaft, and existing solutions like combination rods cannot be piled up for space-saving, making them inseparable from the container body.
Innovation Solution
A cover assembly with multiple plates that slide linearly along guide slots, driven by a unit located at the top of the container, allowing for independent operation and piling, featuring a driving unit with a motor and gear set, and an induction unit for activation, enabling quick opening and closing without requiring extensive space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the motor and gear set are located at the bottom of the container body with a long driving shaft connecting to the cover, then the driving force can be transmitted to the cover, but the opening speed is too slow and the structure occupies excessive space
Solution Approach 1:
The motor and gear set are extracted from the bottom of the container body and relocated to the top, eliminating the need for a long driving shaft and complex transmission structure. The driving unit is now positioned adjacent to the cover, enabling direct and rapid transmission of driving force.
Solution Approach 2:
The conventional design places the motor at the bottom with force transmitted upward through a long shaft. This invention inverts the arrangement by placing the motor at the top with force transmitted downward, significantly reducing transmission distance and improving opening speed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cover is pivotally connected to the container body and requires significant space to pivot upward, then the cover can be opened, but it cannot be used in space-constrained environments such as under a table
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is segmented into multiple plates that can move independently along guide slots. This segmentation allows the cover to open in a compact manner with reduced space requirements, enabling installation in constrained environments such as under tables.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of the cover pivoting upward in a vertical arc requiring significant headspace, the plates move linearly along guide slots, changing the dimension of motion from rotational to translational. This reduces the vertical space required for opening.
3Ease of operation
If multiple combination rods are used to drive the door downward along guiding slots, then the door can be opened, but the rods cannot be stored compactly and require a guiding slot on the rear side of the container body
Solution Approach 1:
The guide slots serve multiple functions: they guide the movement of plates during opening, provide structural support, and serve as the storage path for the plates when the cover is closed. This eliminates the need for separate storage space for the rods.
Solution Approach 2:
The multiple plates are nested within the guide slots, with each plate slidable within its designated slot. When the cover is closed, the plates are compactly positioned within the slots, achieving space-efficient storage without requiring additional external space.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for efficient and space-saving operation of the cover assembly, enabling quick opening and closing of the container without affecting the space between the cover and the table top, providing an independent module that can be used with any container, improving speed and storage efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit
Data Source
AI summary
A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part mounted on an open top of the container, the first part includes an opening and the second part includes a through hole which is located corresponding to the opening. The second part including two sidewalls and each sidewall has a plurality of guide slots such that a plurality of plates are respectively and slidably engaged with the guide slots between the two sidewalls to open the through hole or to close the through hole. A driving unit is located on the second part and driving the plates to move along the guide slots. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit.