Integrated Mounting System for Engines and Alternators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power generation systems require a large number of components and incur high costs due to the need for separate support structures for mounting engines and alternators on both flat and angled surfaces, and often fail to adapt appropriately to the environment's requirements.
Innovation Solution
A power generation mounting system that integrates both flat and angled mounting surfaces within a single support structure, allowing for flexible mounting of engines and alternators, and includes isolators for added stability and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate support structures are used for flat and angled mounting, then mounting flexibility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines flat and angled mounting surfaces into a single integrated support structure. The support structure includes a first support surface and a second support surface with different orientations, allowing engines and alternators to be mounted on either surface without requiring separate support structures. This merging reduces the number of components and simplifies the overall system while maintaining mounting flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is designed to serve multiple mounting functions simultaneously. It provides both flat mounting surfaces and angled mounting surfaces within the same structure, enabling the system to accommodate different mounting requirements (flat or angled) without needing multiple specialized structures. This multi-functionality achieves adaptability while reducing device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If engines and alternators are mounted on separate support structures, then mounting specificity is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging flat and angled mounting capabilities into a single support structure, the patent eliminates the need for multiple separate support structures. This reduces the quantity of components required, thereby lowering material costs and assembly costs, while still providing the environmental adaptation benefits of both flat and angled mounting options.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal support structure that provides both flat and angled mounting surfaces allows the system to adapt to different environmental requirements without requiring multiple specialized structures. This multi-functionality reduces the overall cost by eliminating redundant components while maintaining the ability to select the appropriate mounting type for specific environmental conditions.
3Device complexity
If only flat or only angled mounting is provided, then system simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to environment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed as a universal component that incorporates both flat and angled mounting surfaces. This allows the system to maintain relative simplicity through a single integrated structure while achieving high adaptability to different environmental conditions. The universal design enables selection of the appropriate mounting type (flat or angled) based on environmental requirements without significantly increasing system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments relate to a power generation system that includes a first side member and a second side member that is parallel to the first side member. At least one cross member extends between the first side member and the second side member. In some embodiments, the power generation system includes a first cross member and a second cross member. The first cross member includes a pair of flat mating surfaces that are parallel to the first cross member. The first cross member further includes a pair of angled mating surfaces that are at an angle relative to the first cross member. The power generation system further includes a power source that includes an alternator and an engine that drives the alternator to generate power. At least one of the engine and the alternator is mounted to the pair of flat mating surfaces or pair of angled mating surfaces.