Object Anchoring Assembly with Adjustable Arms for Variable Dimensions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anchoring devices lack versatility in accommodating objects of varying dimensions and stability on support surfaces, as they often rely on fixed configurations and inadequate retention mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A housing with slidably integrated arms and movable engagements that can be extended or retracted to fit different object dimensions, combined with a suction coupler to prevent sliding on the support surface, ensuring secure object placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed configuration anchoring devices are used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to objects of varying dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The arms are designed to be slidable within the housing, allowing dynamic adjustment of arm length and position. This dynamic configuration enables the anchoring device to adapt to objects of varying dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as the adjustment mechanism is integrated into the housing rather than requiring separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring device is segmented into multiple independent arms that can be adjusted individually. Each arm can be positioned at different extensions to match the dimensions of the object being anchored, providing versatility without requiring a completely different device for each object size.
2Reliability
If simple retention mechanisms are used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability of object retention deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement mechanism is merged with the arm structure itself. The engagements are movably integrated into the arms, combining the retention function with the positioning function. This integration provides reliable retention without adding separate complex retention mechanisms, as the same structural elements serve multiple functions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed arm positions are used, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to different object dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The arms incorporate slidable mechanisms that allow users to easily adjust arm positions by simply moving the arms along the housing. This dynamic adjustment is designed to be intuitive and straightforward, maintaining ease of operation while significantly improving adaptability to different object dimensions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a versatile anchoring system that securely retains objects of various sizes by allowing adjustable arm positions and prevents sliding, enhancing stability and adaptability on horizontal surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
A coupler is movably coupled to the housing to engage the support surface thereby inhibiting the housing from sliding on the support surface
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AI summary
An object anchoring assembly includes a housing that can be positioned on a horizontal support surface having an object being positioned on top of the housing. A plurality of arms is each slidably integrated into the housing and each of the arms is positionable in a retracted position or an extended position. A plurality of engagements is each is movably integrated into a respective one of the arms. Additionally, each of the engagements engages the housing at a variety of locations to retain the arms at a selected degree of extension to accommodate dimensions of the object placed on the housing. A coupler is movably coupled to the housing to engage the support surface thereby inhibiting the housing from sliding on the support surface.