Mobile installation device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for installing outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps on building walls are inefficient, often requiring heavy hydraulic devices or ladders, and lack portability and ease of use, especially for units weighing around 70 kg.
Innovation Solution
A mobile installation device featuring a hollow central part with struts and stabilizing elements, a pulley system with a reinforcing lintel, and adjustable positioning parts, allowing for easy transport and mounting without additional wall interventions, enabling single-worker operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If classic ladders are used to mount outdoor units, then workers can reach the desired height, but two workers are required and the process is physically demanding for 70 kg units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mobile mounting device as an intermediary tool between the worker and the outdoor unit. This device includes a mobile platform with stabilizing legs that can be positioned at the installation location, providing a stable working surface and mechanical assistance for lifting and mounting the 70 kg outdoor unit, thereby eliminating the need for two workers
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile mounting device is designed to be self-contained and mobile, allowing a single worker to independently position and operate the device without requiring additional personnel for setup or stabilization. The device's own stabilizing legs provide the necessary support, making the system self-sufficient
2Ease of operation
If mobile cranes or work platforms are used to place units on mounting structures, then single-worker operation becomes possible, but the device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile mounting device is segmented into functional modules: a mobile platform, stabilizing legs with adjustment mechanisms, and a mounting structure. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall device simple and manageable for single-worker operation
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable stabilizing legs and mobile components that can be easily deployed and repositioned. This dynamic design allows the device to adapt to different installation locations and conditions without requiring complex fixed structures
3Ease of operation
If hydraulic lifting devices are used to lift outdoor units, then heavy units can be lifted easily, but the device weight increases significantly preventing portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex hydraulic mechanical systems with a simpler mechanical lifting mechanism integrated into the mobile platform. This substitution maintains the lifting capability for heavy outdoor units while significantly reducing the device weight and improving portability
4Reliability
If additional wall interventions are made for installation, then secure mounting is achieved, but the building structure is modified and installation flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile mounting device is designed to be pre-positioned at the installation location using its mobile platform and stabilizing legs. This preliminary positioning allows the worker to prepare the mounting structure and perform installations without requiring subsequent wall modifications or interventions
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates safe and easy installation of outdoor air conditioning and heat pump units on building walls without additional wall modifications, reducing the need for heavy hydraulic equipment and ladder use, and allowing for efficient transport and mounting by a single worker.
Implementation Method 1
A mobile installation device featuring a hollow central part with struts and stabilizing elements, a pulley system with a reinforcing lintel
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a mobile installation device for easy handling and installation of objects, in particular outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps. Mobile installation device, characterized in that it comprises at least one hollow central part which is provided with at least one strut (2) on the front side, the strut (2) being provided with at least one stabilizing element (3, 3′) at each end and furthermore at least one hollow upper part (4) is inserted into one end of the hollow central part (1) and at least one hollow lower part (5) is inserted into the other end of the hollow central part (1), wherein at least one positioning part (6) is inserted into the hollow lower part (5) and is provided with at least one stabilization plate (7) at its rear side, and furthermore at least one positioning part (8) is inserted into the hollow upper part (4) and is provided with at least one console (9) which is perpendicular to the front side of the positioning part (8), the console (9) being provided with at least one pulley (10).