Modular Ceiling Work Plate With Extendable Support Blocks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceiling work structures lack the ability to be easily built and removed on/from a ceiling, are not applicable to various sites, and do not ensure worker safety and convenient movements.
Innovation Solution
A variable plate for ceiling work comprising coupling parts and block module parts that are extendable and include support blocks, ball plungers, toggle clamps, and sensing and lighting features to provide a safe working environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed safety structure is permanently built on a ceiling, then stability and durability are improved, but ease of installation and removal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The ceiling work structure is divided into modular components including a platform module, coupling parts, and support blocks that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the structure to be easily installed and removed while maintaining stability during use, directly resolving the contradiction between permanent fixation and ease of installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling parts incorporate dynamic fastening mechanisms including ball plungers and toggle clamps that provide secure attachment during use but allow easy release when needed. This dynamic design enables the structure to transition between stable and removable states, addressing both stability and ease of installation requirements.
2Ease of manufacture
If a module type structure is developed, then ease of installation and removal is improved, but adaptability to various sites deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling parts are designed with universal attachment mechanisms that can interface with various ceiling structures through different coupling methods (ball plungers, toggle clamps). This universality enables the same modular platform to be adapted to multiple site configurations and ceiling types while maintaining ease of installation and removal.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a variable work platform is designed for different heights, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is segmented into stackable modules that can be vertically assembled to achieve different heights. This modular segmentation provides height adjustability while keeping individual components simple, avoiding the complexity that would arise from designing a completely variable structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The support blocks and coupling parts are designed with nested configurations where smaller components fit within larger ones, allowing compact storage and simple assembly. This nesting approach enables height variation through module stacking while minimizing overall structural complexity.
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AI summary
An embodiment relates to a variable plate for ceiling work, more specifically to a variable plate for ceiling work that is capable of being used to provide a safe working environment for a worker moving on the ceiling of a building or construction site. The variable plate for ceiling work includes: coupling parts separably coupled to ceiling structures; and a block module part connected between the coupling parts, extendable in shape, and having support blocks adapted to support a worker or heavy object.