Mounting device and method for validatable fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing components within packaging are either material-intensive or labor-intensive, failing to provide a reliable and reproducible method for holding differently shaped components in place during transport.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device comprising a suction device, a pressing device, and an adjustable height stop, along with a receptacle that can be pneumatically operated, allows for precise and secure attachment of components to any location within a package using a combination of suction cups, pressure elements, and adjustable dimensions, facilitating easy adaptation to various component shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If foam or cardboard inserts are used to secure products in packaging, then the product is held securely in place, but the solution is material-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional foam or cardboard inserts with a mechanical mounting device consisting of a holder, base body, and pressing device. This mechanical system secures the product through controlled pressing and positioning mechanisms rather than consuming material inserts, thereby reducing material consumption while maintaining securing reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a pressing device that can be actuated pneumatically or hydraulically to apply controlled force for securing the product. This allows for reliable product fixation through controlled pressure application without requiring excessive material consumption, as the force is applied temporarily during the securing process
2Reliability
If lashing rings and lashing straps are glued to the inside of a container, then the product is held in the correct position, but the solution is labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed to be self-positioning through the base body that interfaces with the packaging interior surface. The device automatically aligns and secures the product through its mechanical structure without requiring manual positioning or complex attachment procedures, thereby reducing labor intensity while maintaining positioning accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The holder and base body are pre-configured with specific geometries and positioning features that enable automatic alignment when the device is inserted into the packaging. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for manual adjustment during assembly, reducing labor intensity while ensuring correct product positioning
3Reliability
If traditional mounting devices are used for differently shaped components, then components can be secured, but individual and reproducible positioning is difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing device incorporates adjustable pressing elements that can adapt to different component shapes and sizes. The pressing force and position can be dynamically adjusted to accommodate various geometries while maintaining reproducible positioning through controlled actuation, thereby achieving both reliability and manufacturing precision for differently shaped components
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device allows for parameter adjustments including pressing force magnitude, pressing position, and holder configuration. These parameter changes enable the same device to securely hold different component shapes with reproducible positioning by optimizing the parameters for each specific component type
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, reproducible, and efficient attachment of components within packaging, ensuring products are not damaged during transport, even under improper handling, by providing a defined holding force that can be easily released, thus protecting easily damaged items.
Implementation Method 1
a suction device (10) for holding the base body (8) held in the receptacle (9) together with the mounting device (1) at the defined location (3)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mounting device for fastening a component, such as in particular a mount, at a defined location. The mounting device has a basic body having a receptacle for the component, and has a suction unit for retaining the component held in the receptacle at a defined location. In addition, the mounting device comprises a pressing unit for pressing the component held in the receptacle at the defined location. The invention further relates to a method for the validatable fixing of a component, such as in particular a mount, at a defined location.