Rotatable Radiator Holder for Accessible Corner Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator fastening systems are limited in placement flexibility due to inaccessible fastening elements, requiring different designs for left and right sides and restricting radiator arrangement, especially in corner installations.
Innovation Solution
A device with a fastening element, holding element, and actuating element where the actuating element is directly accessible for clamping mechanism operation, allowing for flexible placement and secure holding of heating elements with rotatable and adjustable clamp mechanisms, insulating elements, and enhanced stability features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the fastening screw is positioned behind the tube radiator for secure fastening, then the fastening is reliable, but the fastening screw becomes inaccessible for actuation
Solution Approach 1:
The holding element is made rotatable about the fastening screw axis, allowing the actuating element to be rotated into an accessible position for tightening or loosening the fastening screw, while maintaining secure fastening when positioned correctly
2Ease of operation
If mirror-inverted brackets are used for left and right sides to achieve fastening screw accessibility, then the fastening screw is accessible, but the device complexity increases due to requiring two differently designed holders
Solution Approach 1:
The holding element is designed as a universal, symmetrical component that can be used on both left and right sides of the tube radiator. The rotatable actuating element provides accessibility from any direction, eliminating the need for mirror-inverted brackets and reducing device complexity
3Stability of the object's composition
If the bracket is fixed in a specific orientation for secure installation, then the installation is stable, but the radiator placement flexibility is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The holding element can rotate about the fastening screw axis, allowing the radiator to be installed in various orientations and positions while maintaining secure fastening. This dynamic capability provides unlimited placement flexibility without compromising installation stability
Data Source
AI summary
Device (1) for arranging a heating body, especially a tubular radiator, comprises a fixing element (2) with at least one holding element (3) having a clamping mechanism for coupling to and actuated by an actuating element (4) positioned so that it is directly accessible by a tool when the heating body is arranged in a certain manner. Preferred Features: The holding element is rotatably arranged on the fixing element. The actuating element is arranged on the side of the holding element and is connected via a clamping element (10) to the clamping mechanism of the holding element.