Six-device-in-one robot-assembled arthritic-assisting noise-canceling friction-reducing dog-run-adaptable anti-wobbling gazebo

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing collapsible popup structures fail to provide adjustable canopies, protect from weather elements, function as greenhouses, dog-run covers, advertisement signs, awnings, or ceiling-mounted storage, and lack features like dog-run-adaptable anti-wobbling mechanisms, heat-expandable screws, and robotic assembly for reduced manufacturing and assembly time.

Innovation Solution

A six-device-in-one robot-assembled arthritic-assisting noise-canceling friction-reducing dog-run-adaptable anti-wobbling gazebo with adjustable canopy, robotically attached foldable trusses, heat-expandable screws, and interlocking systems that eliminate the need for nuts and bolts, allowing for quick assembly and increased production output.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional collapsible popup structures are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks versatility and cannot function as multiple devices (greenhouse, dog-run cover, advertisement sign, etc.)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-functionalityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by designing a single popup structure that can serve multiple purposes: as a greenhouse with plant-growing capabilities, as a dog-run cover with waste management features, as an advertisement sign with display surfaces, and as a general weather-protected shelter. The structure integrates diverse functions (heating, cooling, waste disposal, advertising) into one unified system, allowing it to adapt to various uses without requiring separate devices for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If manual assembly of traditional popup structures is used, then the assembly process is simple, but it requires significant assembly time and labor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly speedVSAvoidrobotic assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical assembly with robotic assembly systems. Robots perform tasks such as attaching the canopy to the frame, installing the heating and cooling systems, setting up the waste management components, and assembling the advertising display elements. This substitution of human labor with automated robotic systems dramatically increases assembly speed and productivity while reducing labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Loss of time

If traditional connection methods (nuts and bolts) are used, then the assembly is straightforward, but it increases assembly time and manufacturing complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly timeVSAvoidconnection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates nuts and bolts from the connection system, replacing them with alternative connection methods such as snap-fit mechanisms, interlocking joints, or adhesive bonding. This removal of traditional fasteners simplifies the assembly process by eliminating the need for threading, tightening, and aligning multiple components, thereby reducing assembly time and complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the popup structure is designed for compact storage, then it is easy to transport, but it limits the size and functionality of the deployed structure

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the popup structure into modular components that can be folded and stacked compactly for storage and transport. The frame is segmented into collapsible sections, the canopy is divided into foldable panels, and the various functional systems (heating, cooling, waste management) are模块化 into separate units. When deployed, these segmented components assemble into a large, fully functional structure, effectively resolving the conflict between compact storage and large deployed size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a versatile, weather-protected structure that can function as a greenhouse, dog-run cover, and advertisement sign, with reduced manufacturing and assembly time, and increased production output by using robotic assembly and heat-expandable screws.

Implementation Method 1

heat-expandable screws

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal expansion: Thermal Expansion

Data Source

PatentUS11293196B1Six-device-in-one robot-assembled arthritic-assisting noise-canceling friction-reducing dog-run-adaptable anti-wobbling gazebo
Publication Date: 2022.04.05 ZHEJIANG ZHENGTE CO LTD
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AI summary

A six device-in-one robot-assembled arthritic-assisting noise-canceling friction-reducing dog-run-adaptable anti-wobbling gazebo which includes an adjustable canopy, foldable trusses and posts, and robotically formed connectors which connect the trusses and include a rivet tail fare noise canceling connector system, a robot assembled heat expandable, cold contractible interlocking anti-wobbling spiral saw screw system, a cone shielding intersector system, and post centering, tick preventing water discharging sleeve system.