External control device for a device for actuating a pendulum mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no universal device for actuating pendulum mechanisms that is easy to install and operate, and can work with both transverse and longitudinal types, lacking precision and requiring complex installations.
Innovation Solution
A remote control device with input and transmitter units, connected to transceivers, operates electromagnets in first and second assemblies mounted on immovable and movable parts of the pendulum mechanism, synchronized via transceivers to precisely control the movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single electromagnet and metal plate system is used (as in D22), then the device can be simple in structure, but it cannot precisely control pendulum mechanism movements and lacks universality
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the control into multiple independent electromagnets (first electromagnet on immovable part, second electromagnet on movable part) that can be controlled separately. This segmentation allows precise control of pendulum movements by independently managing attraction and repulsion forces during different phases of the rocking cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
A control unit acts as an intermediary between the power source and the electromagnets, coordinating their operation sequences. The control unit receives signals and manages the timing of electromagnet activation, enabling precise control of the pendulum mechanism's movement phases without requiring complex manual coordination.
2Ease of manufacture
If a single electromagnet and metal plate system is used (as in D22), then the device can be simple to install, but it requires special skills for precise positioning and lacks universality
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to work with both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms through universal mounting adaptations. The first electromagnet can be mounted on the immovable part and the second on the movable part, or vice versa, allowing the same basic system to accommodate different pendulum orientations and mechanisms without requiring complete redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows flexible positioning of electromagnets and metal plates during installation to adapt to different pendulum mechanisms. The mounting positions can be adjusted dynamically during installation to achieve proper alignment and spacing, making the system adaptable to various configurations without requiring extremely precise pre-positioning.
3Measurement precision
If multiple electromagnets are used in first and second assemblies, then the device can precisely control pendulum movements and work with both transverse and longitudinal mechanisms, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit and power source are combined into a single integrated unit that manages both electromagnets. This merging reduces the number of separate control components needed, simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining precise control capabilities through coordinated electromagnet operation sequences.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electromagnets are used in first and second assemblies, then the device can work with both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electromagnets and metal plates are pre-assembled into first and second assemblies with mounting brackets and positioning features before installation. This preliminary assembly allows the installers to work with complete modules rather than individual components, reducing on-site complexity while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to different pendulum mechanisms through the modular design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy installation and precise operation of both transverse and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, allowing for remote control and synchronization of electromagnets for smooth movement.
Implementation Method 1
the first assembly and the second assembly are positioned so that their electromagnets could interact in order to move the movable part
Data Source
AI summary
The proposed invention relates to the furniture industry and can be used to control rocking devices, such as beds and chairs with pendulum mechanisms. The technical result achieved when implementing the claimed invention, in addition to the invention realizing its purpose, is the elimination of the disadvantages of analogs and thus ensuring universality, that is, the possibility of installation on both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as the possibility of simple operation with both transverse pendulum mechanisms and longitudinal pendulum mechanisms, as well as ensuring ease of installation and operation, as well as increasing the accuracy of pendulum mechanism control.