Sign Installation Tool with Movable Brake Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods of sign installation are often difficult and can result in damage to the sign, especially when installing in hard ground materials, requiring additional tools and increasing time and materials needed.
Innovation Solution
A sign installation tool with a frame and installation assembly featuring movable brake assemblies, support members, a step, and a locking mechanism that allows for secure positioning and easy installation of signs without manual force, reducing the risk of damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional manual installation methods are used, then no special tools are required, but the installation is difficult and time-consuming especially in hard ground
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an installation tool as an intermediary device between the installer and the sign. This tool includes a frame with elongate members, brake assemblies for clamping, and a locking mechanism that mediates the installation process, making it easier and faster to install signs in various ground conditions without direct manual forcing
Solution Approach 2:
The installation tool is divided into segmented components including a frame structure, movable brake assemblies, clamping mechanisms, and locking members. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining installation efficiency
2Device complexity
If manual forcing is used to install signs in hard ground, then no tools are needed, but the sign may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The brake assemblies are designed to be movable along the elongate members of the frame, allowing dynamic adjustment and positioning. This dynamic capability enables the tool to adapt to different installation scenarios while maintaining controlled, even pressure that prevents sign damage
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism and brake assembly design incorporate cushioning elements that prevent excessive force from being applied to the sign. The system is designed to distribute and limit the force applied during installation, protecting the sign from damage before it can occur
3Productivity
If tools like hammers are used to install signs in hard ground, then installation is possible, but additional materials and time are required
Solution Approach 1:
The installation tool is designed as a universal device that can install signs in various ground conditions (soft ground, hard ground, different soil types) without requiring additional specialized tools. The multi-functional design consolidates multiple installation capabilities into a single tool, improving productivity while managing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
An example sign installation tool has a frame and an installation assembly. The frame has a first elongate member and a second elongate member. The installation assembly has a first brake assembly, a second brake assembly, a support member, a step, and a locking member. The first brake assembly is slidably disposed on the first elongate member and is moveable between an unlocked position and locked position. The second brake assembly slidably disposed on the second elongate member and is moveable between an unlocked position and locked position. The support member extends from the first brake assembly to second brake assembly. The step is disposed on the support member. The locking member is attached to the first brake assembly and second brake assembly and is moveable between a first position and second position.