Modular Container Holder Connector for Assembly Simplification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container holding devices for container transport and treatment are complex to assemble and disassemble, and lack fine adjustment capabilities, making them inefficient and prone to increased component wear and reduced container quality.
Innovation Solution
A device with a guide element, transmission devices, and a connector system that allows for easy assembly and disassembly by moving connecting elements into operative or release positions, enabling pre-assembly and precise mounting, and featuring elastic biasing and self-locking mechanisms for secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the device uses a complex mechanical shaft and pivotable mount structure for holding the container, then the holding function is reliable, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes very complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular components: a guide element module (with transmission device) and a container holder module (with second transmission device), connected via a detachable connector. This segmentation allows each module to be assembled, tested, and replaced independently, significantly simplifying the overall assembly and disassembly process while maintaining functional reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The container holder module can be pre-assembled and pre-adjusted separately from the main device. This preliminary action allows for fine adjustments to be made beforehand, ensuring optimal positioning and functionality before integration into the complete system, thereby reducing on-site assembly complexity and time.
2Manufacturing precision
If the device uses fixed mechanical components for precise positioning, then the positioning precision is high, but the fine adjustment capability is limited or impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with movable connecting elements that can be shifted between connected and disconnected positions. This dynamic design enables the system to transition between a fixed, precise state (when connected) and an adjustable state (when disconnected), allowing fine adjustments to be made by removing, repositioning, and reconnecting the module.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector acts as an intermediary element between the guide element module and container holder module. It provides a controlled interface that enables precise positioning when engaged, while also allowing the system to be disassembled for adjustments. The elastic biasing mechanism in the connector ensures reliable engagement while permitting controlled disengagement for fine-tuning.
3Reliability
If the connecting elements are securely locked in position, then the connection reliability is high, but the ease of release and disassembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates an elastic biasing mechanism that automatically engages the connecting elements into the locked position upon assembly, providing self-locking functionality. This self-service feature ensures reliable connection without requiring additional locking operations, while the design allows for easy manual release when disassembly is needed, balancing security with operational ease.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the assembly and disassembly process, reduces assembly effort, and allows for precise adjustments, thereby extending component lifespan and improving container handling quality.
Implementation Method 1
at least one elastic element (46, 48, 52) acting on the at least one connecting element (42) and biasing the at least one connecting element (42) toward the connected position
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AI summary
The invention relates, inter alia, to a device (12) for holding a container (14) for a container transport and/or container handling device (10). The device (12) comprises a guide element (16), a container holder (24), a first transmission device (18), a second transmission device (22), and a connector (20). The connector (20) has at least one connecting element (42) that can be moved into a connecting position, in which the connector (20) connects the first transmission device (18) and the second transmission device (22) to establish an operative connection from the guide element (16) to the container holder (24), and can be moved into a release position, in which the connector (20) decouples the first transmission device (18) and the second transmission device (22) from each other for disassembly. Advantageously, the device (12) can significantly simplify assembly and disassembly.