Rectangular Telescoping Sleeves for Precise Structural Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telescoping devices are weak, prone to deformation, and lack precision and stability due to inherent limitations in size and strength, as well as imprecise tolerances, making them unsuitable for applications requiring high strength and precision.
Innovation Solution
A universal telescoping structural support device with rectangular-shaped male and female sleeves that telescope within and around each other, featuring precise dimensions, adjustable bolt mechanisms, and materials like cold rolled steel for enhanced strength and stability, allowing for precise positioning and wide applicability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional telescoping devices are used, then device complexity is reduced, but strength and stability deteriorate due to inherent structural weaknesses and deformation susceptibility
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate male and female telescoping sleeves that can be assembled together, allowing each component to be optimized for strength while maintaining ease of installation. The segmentation enables modular construction with reinforced joints.
Solution Approach 2:
The male sleeve is nested within the female sleeve, creating a telescoping configuration where the inner sleeve provides structural reinforcement while the outer sleeve maintains overall stability. This nested arrangement enhances strength without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Manufacturing precision
If conventional telescoping devices are used, then ease of installation is maintained, but manufacturing precision deteriorates with tolerances of +/â1â8 inch
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies precise dimensional parameters for the male and female sleeves, including exact width measurements (e.g., 2.25 inches) and thickness specifications (e.g., 0.065 inches). These controlled parameter changes enable tight tolerances while maintaining manufacturability through standardized production processes.
3Reliability
If conventional telescoping devices are used, then adaptability is sufficient for general purposes, but reliability deteriorates due to weakness and deformation under load
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines different material properties by using cold rolled steel for the male sleeve and galvanized steel for the female sleeve, creating a composite structure that leverages the strength of one material and the corrosion resistance of another. This enhances reliability while maintaining adaptability through proper material selection.
Data Source
AI summary
A universal telescoping structural support device with a right side configuration, comprising a right female telescoping sleeve with a substantially rectangular shape that is open on one side; a right male telescoping sleeve with a substantially rectangular shape that is open on one side; wherein the male sleeve is configured to telescope in movement within and along a length of the female sleeve and wherein the female sleeve is configured to telescope in movement around and along a length of the male sleeve.