Oblique Panel Assembly Machine for Multi-Panel Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices with multiple panels face challenges in efficiently assembling and disassembling these panels for maintenance or reconfiguration, as current methods often require complex and independent movements of each panel.
Innovation Solution
The proposed display device employs an assembly machine with obliquely moving fastening jigs that can gather or separate multiple panels in a vertical and horizontal direction, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process through a single handle operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple panels are arranged to form a large-sized screen, then the display area is increased, but the complexity of assembling and disassembling the panels increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent panel adjustment mechanisms into a single integrated assembly machine. The gear box with central driving gear and multiple driven gears allows simultaneous movement of multiple panels through one operation, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining large display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly machine serves multiple functions: it can gather panels together, separate panels apart, and adjust panel positions in both vertical and horizontal directions. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate mechanisms for each operation, simplifying the overall assembly process.
2Ease of operation
If each panel is moved independently for maintenance or reconfiguration, then the panels can be adjusted precisely, but the operation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent panel adjustment mechanisms into a single integrated assembly machine. The gear box with central driving gear and multiple driven gears allows simultaneous movement of multiple panels through one operation, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining large display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly machine uses periodic rotational action of the driving gear to achieve continuous panel adjustment. By rotating the driving gear in periodic intervals, all panels can be moved simultaneously in a rhythmic, efficient manner, reducing maintenance time.
3Manufacturing precision
If a complex mechanism is used to move panels in multiple directions, then the panels can be positioned precisely, but the device structure becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces oblique directional movement of fastening jigs as an additional dimension of motion. This allows panels to be gathered and separated along diagonal paths, achieving precise positioning in both vertical and horizontal directions through a unified oblique movement mechanism rather than separate orthogonal adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening jigs serve as intermediary elements between the assembly machine and the panels. These jigs translate the rotational motion of the gears into linear oblique movement of the panels, simplifying the overall mechanism while maintaining positioning precision.
4Ease of manufacture
If the assembly machine components are exposed, then the structure is simpler, but the appearance and protection of components are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the gear box containing driven gears is placed inside the assembly machine housing. This nested arrangement protects internal components while maintaining a compact, simple external structure. The gear box acts as a protective container for the gear mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening jigs serve as intermediary elements between the assembly machine and the panels. These jigs translate the rotational motion of the gears into linear oblique movement of the panels, simplifying the overall mechanism while maintaining positioning precision.
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 allows for easy service and reconfiguration of the panels by moving them in an oblique direction, simplifying the assembly machine's structure and protecting its components within a gear box, thereby enhancing maintenance efficiency and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of driven gears connected to each of the plurality of driving shafts; and a driving gear meshed with the plurality of driven gears
Data Source
AI summary
The present embodiment includes a plurality of panels; a plurality of fastening jigs respectively fastened to the plurality of panels; and an assembly machine moving each of the plurality of fastening jigs in an oblique direction to gather the plurality of panels to be arranged in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction or to separate the plurality of panels in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.