Pedal-Driven Lifting Support Structure for Easy Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing touch panel support systems are inflexible and inconvenient, as they typically require manual adjustment of telescopic rods, which is time-consuming and laborious, and often necessitate users to squat to adjust the panel height.
Innovation Solution
A lifting support structure comprising an actuating element, a bearing seat, a connecting rod, and a pedal, where the pedal's movement pivots the connecting rod, allowing the actuating element to move the panel or object upward or downward to desired heights with ease.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment of telescopic rod is used, then height adjustment capability is provided, but adjustment time and labor effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the user's own body weight applied to the pedal to automatically drive the telescopic rod adjustment mechanism. The pedal is connected to the telescopic rod through a transmission mechanism, so when the user steps on the pedal, their body weight directly powers the height adjustment without requiring manual cranking or complex control operations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If telescopic rod adjustment mechanism is placed below panel, then structural stability is improved, but user accessibility for adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is extended from the vertical space below the panel to the horizontal plane at user level. The pedal is positioned at the front of the support structure where users can easily reach it, while the transmission mechanism transfers this horizontal pedal motion to the vertical telescopic rod adjustment, effectively moving the control interface to a more accessible dimension.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed panel support structure is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but height adaptability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from a static fixed-height design to a dynamic adjustable-height system. The telescopic rod with extendable and retractable segments provides variable length capability, while the pedal-driven transmission mechanism enables easy transition between different height states, making the structure adaptable to various panel mounting requirements.
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
Enables quick and convenient height adjustment of touch panels without the need for squatting, improving user convenience and reducing the time and effort required for height adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
The connecting rod is pivoted on the bearing seat and can pivot in a horizontal direction relative to the bearing seat
Implementation Method 2
When users exert on an end the pedal, the pedal will bring the connecting rod pivoted on the bearing seat to move together
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AI summary
A lifting support structure includes an actuating element having a cylinder and a movable rod moved reciprocally in the cylinder. A bearing seat is disposed on a lateral side of the actuating element, and one end of the movable rod is inserted in the bearing seat. A connecting rod is pivoted on the bearing seat and can pivot in the horizontal direction relative to the bearing seat. One end of the connecting rod is connected with the movable rod, and the other end is suspended freely. And a pedal is connected on the free end of the connecting rod.