Linear Guideway Support for Heavy Machine Positioning Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional supporting mechanisms for heavy machines, such as servers and coolers, using roller structures are prone to damage under high loading, leading to noise, vibration, and instability, affecting the precision and stability of the support system.
Innovation Solution
A track-type supporting mechanism utilizing a linear guideway with a base, sliding blocks, and a supporting platform, along with a positioning structure and buffer system, to absorb vibrations and ensure stable and precise movement of heavy machines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a roller structure is used to support heavy machines, then the machine can be moved within a limited range, but the rollers are damaged easily due to high loading, causing noise and vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional roller structure with a linear guideway system that combines a linear guide rail and a sliding block. This substitution transforms the mechanical rolling contact into a guided linear motion system, which provides better load-bearing capacity and resistance to damage while maintaining smooth movement of heavy machines within a limited range.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting mechanism is divided into separate functional components: a linear guide rail fixed to the base, a sliding block that moves along the rail, and a supporting platform. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, with the linear guideway handling the motion guidance and load support, while the platform supports the machine.
2Measurement precision
If a roller structure is used to support heavy machines, then the machine can be positioned for operator control, but the damaged rollers cause noise and vibration affecting stability and precision
Solution Approach 1:
The linear guideway system replaces the roller structure, eliminating the harmful noise and vibration generated by damaged rollers. The guided linear motion mechanism provides smooth, precise movement without the impact and friction characteristic of roller-based systems, thereby improving positioning precision and reducing harmful factors.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using rollers that rotate and are prone to damage from high loading, the patent inverts the approach by using a sliding block that moves linearly along a fixed guide rail. This inversion of the motion mechanism fundamentally changes how the load is supported and moved, eliminating the root cause of noise and vibration.
3Strength
If a linear guideway is used to support the machine, then the supporting mechanism is not damaged by high loading, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linear guideway system is segmented into modular components: a linear guide rail, a sliding block, and a supporting platform. This modular segmentation allows for easier assembly, maintenance, and replacement of individual components, thereby managing device complexity while maintaining high load-bearing capacity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a stable and precise support system with low friction, reduced noise, and increased operating convenience, enabling the system to handle heavy loads without damaging components and allowing for easy adjustment and positioning of machines.
Implementation Method 1
at least one linear guideway disposed on the base, at least one sliding block slidably disposed on the at least one linear guideway
Implementation Method 2
buffer disposed on the at least one supporting platform, the buffer for absorbing vibration when the at least one supporting platform slides relative to the base
Implementation Method 3
positioning structure disposed on the at least one supporting platform. The positioning structure includes a main body, and a positioning protrusion movably disposed on the main body. The positioning protrusion is for engaging with the concave so as to constrain the at least one supporting platform relative to the plurality of slabs
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AI summary
A track type supporting mechanism for supporting at least one machine is disclosed in the present invention. The track type supporting mechanism includes a base, at least one linear guideway disposed on the base, at least one sliding block slidably disposed on the at least one linear guideway, and at least one supporting platform disposed on the at least one sliding block for supporting the at least one machine, so that the at least one machine slides relative to the base via the at least one linear guideway and the at least one sliding block.