Pivoting Radiator Bracket Lock for Lift and Lateral Shift
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator brackets face challenges in securely fixing radiators against both accidental lifting and lateral shifts, often requiring multiple separate components that are cumbersome to assemble and aesthetically unappealing, with limited protection against lateral forces due to low friction between metal parts.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable locking device integrated into the bracket, which transitions between open and locked positions to prevent lifting and lateral movement, engaging with the radiator's retainer through projections and holes to ensure secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate locking devices and lateral force carriers are used, then protection against lifting and lateral shift is improved, but device complexity and number of parts increase
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device is integrated directly into the bracket structure, combining the functions of lateral force carrying, lifting prevention, and lateral shift prevention into a single unified component. The locking device includes a locking element that engages with the radiator and a carrier element that is laterally extendable to prevent lateral movement, eliminating the need for separate lateral force carriers.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it prevents accidental lifting of the radiator through vertical engagement, carries lateral forces through its structurally rigid connection to the bracket, and prevents lateral shift through the laterally extendable carrier element. This multi-functional design reduces the total number of components required.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate parts are assembled at the building site, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device is pre-assembled as an integrated unit with the bracket during manufacturing, with the locking element and carrier element already positioned and connected. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly of multiple separate components, reducing installation time and the risk of improper assembly while maintaining adaptability through the pivotable locking mechanism.
3Reliability
If separate safety devices are used, then protection against lateral shift is improved, but aesthetic appearance worsens due to visible loose parts
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device is integrated into the bracket structure as a unified component rather than being implemented as separate visible parts. The carrier element is laterally extendable and can be positioned to provide lateral support while remaining aesthetically integrated with the overall bracket design, eliminating the appearance of loose separate safety devices.
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
The solution reduces the number of parts needed for assembly, enhances protection against both vertical and lateral forces, and maintains aesthetic appeal by integrating the locking mechanism into a single, efficient unit.
Implementation Method 1
the locking device is pivotable around an axis thereby having an open and a locked position
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AI summary
A radiator bracket (1) comprises upper and lower support members for engagement with a radiator or a retainer (11) thereon. A locking device (2) is provided for preventing accidental lifting of the radiator. The locking device (2) is engageable with the retainer (11), or the radiator, thereby fixing the lateral position of the locking device (2) on the retainer (11), or radiator. Hereby lateral shift of the radiator on the bracket (1) is prevented. A system for fixing a radiator on a substrate, includes a radiator bracket (1) and a radiator or a retainer (11) mounted on a radiator. The retainer (11), or radiator is provided with means for engagement (12) with the locking device (2), for preventing lateral shift of the radiator on the bracket (1).