Oscillating Frame Support Housing for Vibration-Sensitive Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technical equipment housings offer limited flexibility and adaptability in mounting and vibration damping, compromising the protection of sensitive components against vibrations and shocks, especially in environments with high mechanical loads.
Innovation Solution
A support housing with independently mounted oscillating frames, each with adjustable elasticity and damping properties, allowing for optimal accommodation of different equipment items with varying requirements, and a modular system for flexible adaptation to spatial and operational conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single oscillating frame with uniform damping is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot optimally protect equipment items with different vibration sensitivity requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into multiple independent oscillating frames (first oscillating frame and second oscillating frame), each capable of being mounted independently with different damping characteristics. This segmentation allows each frame to be optimized for specific equipment items based on their vibration sensitivity requirements, thereby improving adaptability without requiring a completely complex centralized system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different oscillating frames to have different damping properties tailored to the specific equipment they support. The first oscillating frame can be designed with higher damping for sensitive equipment, while the second oscillating frame can have lower damping for less sensitive equipment, optimizing protection locally for each equipment item rather than using a uniform approach throughout.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If frames are rigidly connected to the housing, then structural stability is high, but external forces are transmitted 1:1 into the frames causing vibration damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements beforehand cushioning by mounting the oscillating frames on elastic elements that provide vibration damping and shock absorption. These elastic mountings are pre-configured to cushion the equipment frames from external vibrations and shocks before they can be transmitted to the equipment, protecting sensitive components from damage while maintaining structural stability through the elastic connection to the housing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all equipment items are mounted with the same mounting technology, then the system is simple to manufacture, but it cannot optimize damping for different equipment sensitivities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing oscillating frames with standardized interfaces and mounting mechanisms that can accommodate different equipment items while allowing variation in damping characteristics. The universal oscillating frame design enables it to serve multiple equipment types with different vibration sensitivity requirements, providing flexibility in mounting options without requiring completely custom-designed frames for each equipment item, thus maintaining ease of manufacture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides enhanced protection against vibrations and shocks, improves operational safety, and optimizes space utilization by accommodating diverse equipment items effectively, with adjustable damping properties and real-time adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
at least one oscillating frame is mounted elastically with respect to the housing body... offer protection against vibrations and shocks
Implementation Method 2
mounted elastically with respect to the housing body... coupled to the housing body by elastic elements such as springs or dampers
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a support housing for receiving electronic components, comprising a housing body, in particular according to the 19″ grid dimension according to DIN EN 60297-3-100 or EIA-310-E or according to the half 19″ grid dimension, and at least two oscillating frames mounted independently of one another in the housing body for receiving in each case at least one technical equipment item, wherein at least one oscillating frame is mounted elastically with respect to the housing body.