Rotatable C-Clamp with Pivotal Base for Multi-Plane Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamps are rigid and unable to rotate, limiting their ability to securely attach objects on multiple planes, such as attaching a handwringer to both a bucket and a table.
Innovation Solution
A C-shaped clamp with a pivotally mounted base and arms, allowing the clamp to rotate about a fulcrum, enabling engagement with objects on multiple planes by adjusting the orientation of the clamp.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the clamp is designed to be rigid to maintain orientation, then stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two functional segments: a rigid C-shaped body for maintaining clamping force and orientation stability, and a pivotally mounted base for rotational adaptability. This segmentation allows each part to fulfill its specific function without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is designed with pivotal movement capability, transforming the otherwise static rigid structure into a dynamic system that can adapt its orientation. The pivot mechanism allows the base to rotate to different angles while the C-shaped body remains rigid during the actual clamping operation.
2Ease of manufacture
If the clamp is designed with fixed position, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the clamp into a fixed C-shaped body and a pivotally mounted base, the design adds rotational functionality without significantly complicating the manufacturing of either individual component. The segmentation allows each part to be manufactured separately and then assembled through the pivotal connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotal connection acts as an intermediary element between the simple C-shaped body and the base, enabling rotational movement while maintaining structural integrity. This intermediary mechanism provides the desired versatility without requiring complex integrated design.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a rotatable C-clamp, offering improved versatility in clamping objects on multiple planes. Conventional clamps are often rigid, limiting their orientation to a fixed position. This invention addresses the need for a clamp with rotational capability, allowing it to engage objects on various planes. The clamp features a C-shaped structure with a body and opposing arms. Each arm is designed to receive an object, and the clamp is made of rigid material such as metal. The key innovation involves a rotatable connection between the clamp and its base, facilitating engagement with objects in different orientations. A threaded bolt with a knob is employed to secure the clamp, providing users with control over the clamping force. The invention finds applications in carpentry, construction, and other crafts where flexible clamping is advantageous.