Remote Anchoring Assembly for Single-Operator Heavy Lifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a safe and easy method to lift heavy equipment to high locations without requiring manual intervention for anchoring, as existing solutions are cumbersome and require multiple operators to manage the weight and direction of heavy loads.
Innovation Solution
A remote anchoring apparatus comprising a lightweight anchoring element and a connecting element, where the connecting element can be inserted and locked into the anchoring element remotely using a flexible pulling means, allowing for secure anchoring of heavy loads at high locations with minimal manual effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If heavy equipment is lifted to high locations using traditional methods, then the lifting function is achieved, but multiple operators are required and manual intervention for anchoring is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is divided into separate functional components: an anchoring element with a reception section, a connecting element with insertion section, and a flexible pulling means. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall operation by enabling remote deployment of individual parts.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible pulling means acts as an intermediary to remotely deploy and lock the connecting element into the anchoring element. This intermediary mechanism allows the operator to control the anchoring process from a safe distance without direct manual intervention at the anchoring point.
2Weight of moving object
If the anchoring element is made lightweight for easy carrying, then ease of operation is improved, but the structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element nests within the reception section of the anchoring element, creating a compact integrated structure. This nesting arrangement maximizes the strength-to-weight ratio by optimizing the distribution of material where it is most needed for structural integrity while minimizing overall mass.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring element utilizes composite construction with a conical reception section and integrated locking mechanisms that provide high strength-to-weight ratio. The design incorporates multiple materials or structural configurations that maintain structural integrity while reducing overall weight for easier portability.
3Ease of operation
If the connecting element is designed for remote insertion and locking, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting element is designed to self-lock into the anchoring element through springy pins that automatically engage when the connecting element is inserted into the reception section. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for complex manual locking procedures or additional locking components, simplifying the overall system despite the remote operation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The springy pins are pre-positioned and pre-loaded within the connecting element, ready to automatically engage with the anchoring element upon insertion. This preliminary preparation of the locking mechanism ensures that the locking action occurs automatically as part of the insertion process, reducing the complexity of separate locking operations.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the reception section is designed to accept connecting elements at various angles, then adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The reception section is designed with a conical geometry that dynamically adapts to connecting elements inserted at various angles (0 to 35 degrees). The conical shape provides a self-aligning feature that guides the connecting element into the correct position regardless of the initial insertion angle, reducing the need for extremely precise manufacturing tolerances while maintaining versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient single-man operation for lifting heavy loads to high locations by reducing the weight carried by the operator and ensuring secure anchoring with minimal manual intervention, using a lightweight anchoring system that can be easily set up and locked in place.
Implementation Method 1
the connecting element is adapted to be securely locked to the anchoring element via at least one springy pin
Data Source
AI summary
A remote anchoring apparatus is mad of two elements, an anchoring element and a connecting element. The connecting element is formed to be guided into a respective space made in the anchoring element and be locked in it. The connecting element may be guided towards the anchoring element by a flexible pulling means such as a rope pulled through the anchoring element.