Multi-Cable Load Carrier Suspension for Peripheral Workspace Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing load transport systems have a limited working space between suspension devices, making it difficult to transport loads in peripheral regions and control the load carrier effectively.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a multi-cable suspension system, where at least two positioning cables are connected to the load carrier via pivotable cable connectors, allowing for greater movement and control of the load carrier in peripheral regions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the load carrier is suspended from multiple positioning cables connected directly to the load carrier, then the positioning cable tension can be controlled, but the working space is limited and the load carrier cannot be effectively controlled in peripheral regions
Solution Approach 1:
The cable connectors are made pivotable about two orthogonal pivot axes, transforming the rigid cable connection into a dynamic, adaptable connection. This allows the cable connectors to automatically adjust their orientation based on the load carrier's position, enabling effective control in peripheral regions while expanding the working space.
Solution Approach 2:
By introducing pivotable cable connectors with two degrees of freedom (two orthogonal pivot axes), the system adds rotational dimensions to the cable-load carrier connection. This dimensional enhancement allows the load carrier to be positioned and controlled in three-dimensional space, including peripheral regions that were previously inaccessible.
2Area of stationary object
If the load carrier operates in peripheral regions close to suspension devices, then more working space is utilized, but sagging occurs in positioning cables and control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable cable connectors dynamically adjust the cable orientation in response to position changes, allowing the system to maintain stability even when operating in peripheral regions where sagging would normally occur. The connectors adapt to the changing geometry, preventing cable instability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the orientation parameter of the cable connectors through pivoting about two orthogonal axes. This parameter adjustment allows the cables to maintain optimal tension and alignment even when the load carrier is positioned in peripheral regions, preventing sagging and maintaining stability.
3Area of stationary object
If traditional single-cable suspension is used, then the system structure is simple, but the load carrier cannot be effectively controlled in peripheral regions and working space is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable cable connectors introduce controlled complexity by adding two degrees of freedom to each cable connection. This dynamic capability enables the load carrier to be precisely positioned in peripheral regions and expands the working space, justifying the increased structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
By adding pivotable connections with two orthogonal axes, the system transitions from simple linear cable tensioning to multi-dimensional positioning control. This dimensional enhancement enables operation in peripheral regions and significantly expands the effective working space.
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
This solution significantly enlarges the working space between suspension devices, enabling the load carrier to be moved and controlled effectively in peripheral regions, and prevents swinging of positioning cables due to load oscillation.
Implementation Method 1
each of the cable connectors (21) is mounted on the multi-cable suspension (20) so as to be pivotable about at least two pivot axes (22, 23, 24, 25) aligned so as to be mutually orthogonal
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AI summary
A load transport system having a load carrier and at least one load receiving device which for receiving the load is fastened to the load carrier, and at least three positioning cables and at least three suspension devices, each suspension device has at least one positioning cable winch for winding and unwinding one of the positioning cables. The load carrier is suspended from the suspension devices by the positioning cables. The load carrier and the load receiving device fastened thereto are relocatable by activating the positioning cable winches, and the load carrier has at least one multi-cable suspension to which at least two of the positioning cables are connected via cable connectors. Each of the cable connectors is mounted on the multi-cable suspension to be pivotable about at least two pivot axes aligned to be mutually orthogonal, and all pivot axes of the cable connectors intersect in a common intersection point of this multi-cable suspension.