Pivoting Greenhouse Frame Assembly for Ground-Level Erection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional building assembly methods require extensive use of heavy machinery and scissor lifts, increasing construction time and costs due to the need for erecting structures at heights.
Innovation Solution
A building assembly system utilizing pivoting structural uprights and mechanisms, such as pin, rod, shaft, bolt, and hinge plates, to pivot the structure from ground level to an upright position, forming an interconnected pivoting parallelogram with trusses and anchoring systems, allowing for efficient construction at ground level.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional building assembly methods using scissor lifts and heavy machinery are employed, then the structure can be erected at heights, but construction time and costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The building assembly is constructed in a horizontal configuration at ground level where access is easy and heavy machinery is not needed. All connections and assembly work are completed beforehand while the structure is accessible, eliminating the need for time-consuming work at height during final erection.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates pivoting mechanisms that allow the horizontal assembly to be rotated into a vertical position. This dynamic transformation enables the structure to change from an accessible horizontal state during construction to the required vertical operational state, eliminating the need for scaffolding and lifts.
2Ease of operation
If traditional building assembly methods using scissor lifts and heavy machinery are employed, then the structure can be erected at heights, but construction costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The building assembly is constructed in a horizontal configuration at ground level where access is easy and heavy machinery is not needed. All connections and assembly work are completed beforehand while the structure is accessible, eliminating the need for expensive equipment rental and setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates pivoting mechanisms that allow the horizontal assembly to be rotated into a vertical position. This dynamic transformation enables the structure to change from an accessible horizontal state during construction to the required vertical operational state, eliminating the need for scaffolding and lifts.
3Loss of time
If the building assembly is constructed at ground level with pivoting mechanisms, then construction time and costs are reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting mechanism is divided into separate modular components including pivot pins, connection plates, and hinge assemblies that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation simplifies the complexity by breaking down the complex motion requirement into standard mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates pivoting mechanisms that allow the horizontal assembly to be rotated into a vertical position. This dynamic transformation enables the structure to change from an accessible horizontal state during construction to the required vertical operational state, eliminating the need for scaffolding and lifts.
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to a building assembly including a first upright, a first pivot mechanism, a second pivot mechanism, a first structure, and a second structure. The first upright is pivotally movable with the first pivot mechanism relative to the first structure. The first upright is also pivotally movable with the second pivot mechanism relative to the second structure.