Modular Detachable Assembly System for Structural Components

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for assembling and joining structural components require time-consuming and costly processes such as welding or using adhesives, which are expensive and logistically challenging, especially when dealing with diverse materials and configurations.

Innovation Solution

A detachable system using adaptable, independent components like flat support plates and anchoring/mooring plates with passthrough holes and screws, allowing for quick and secure assembly without welds or glues, enabling easy transportation and assembly on-site.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If welding or adhesive joining methods are used to assemble structural components, then the joining strength and structural integrity are improved, but the assembly time and operational costs increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoining strengthVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The structure is divided into modular components (transoms, support plates, anchoring plates) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each component has standardized connection interfaces with passthrough holes and recessed portions, allowing rapid assembly through simple mechanical fastening rather than time-consuming welding or adhesive application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Anchoring and mooring plates serve as intermediary elements between transoms and support plates. These plates feature lateral slits that engage with recessed portions of passthrough holes, creating a mechanical intermediary connection that provides strong joining without requiring welding or adhesives, thus reducing assembly time while maintaining strength.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Strength

If welding equipment or adhesive materials are transported to the assembly site, then proper joining can be achieved, but the logistical complexity and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoining strengthVSAvoidlogistical complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex welding or adhesive systems with a simpler mechanical fastening system using screws or bolts through passthrough holes. This substitution eliminates the need for specialized welding equipment or adhesive materials, reducing logistical complexity while maintaining joining strength through the mechanical engagement of anchoring plates with lateral slits and recessed portions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Strength

If specialized welding personnel and equipment are used, then proper joining of metal pieces can be achieved, but the operational costs and expertise requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoining strengthVSAvoidmanufacturing ease

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Strength

If adhesive joining is used for non-metal pieces, then joining can be achieved, but the curing time and operational delays increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoining strengthVSAvoidcuring time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3378295B1Detachable system for assembling and joining pieces for mounting structures and parts thereof

Publication Date: 2019.11.13 SANTILLANA ALFONSEA BAUTISTA

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AI summary

A detachable system for assembling and joining a set of pieces for conforming a structure or a part thereof is described, preferably, but not exclusively, applicable to a chassis for a tree trunk vibrator arm for releasing fruit, whose assembly includes a variable number of basic elements such as support plates (1, 1') with passthrough holes (2, 3) conformed in accordance with formal and dimensional characteristics of transoms (10) and having recesses (4) in diametrically opposed positions to house anchoring and mooring plates (5) that include pairs of slits (6, 6'; 7, 7') near their longitudinal ends, and one or more holes (11), threaded or not, positioned coincident with holes (13) of the transoms (10), for inserting fixing screws (14).