Slidable Bracket Mounting With Resilient Washers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional sliding joints lack a constant compression mechanism, leading to wear and tear over time and resulting in an ineffective mounting system for critical machine components.
Innovation Solution
A mounting arrangement that includes a combination of brackets, nylon washers, resilient washers, and bolts, where the resilient washers are compressed between the nylon washers to provide a constant compressive force, allowing for sliding motion while maintaining support and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional sliding joints are used without constant compression, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the sliding joint wears out over time and lacks reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting arrangement is divided into separate functional components: first and second brackets for structural support, nylon washers for frictional engagement, resilient washers for constant compression, and bolts for assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient washers are specifically designed with elastic properties and durometer specifications to provide constant compression force. By changing the material parameter (using resilient material with specific durometer), the system achieves reliable sliding joint performance that prevents wear over time.
2Stability of the object's composition
If resilient washers with high resiliency are used to provide constant compression, then the sliding joint maintains stability and reduces wear, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Resilient washers act as intermediary elements between the brackets and nylon washers, providing constant compression force that stabilizes the sliding joint. This intermediary component mediates the interaction between moving and stationary parts, ensuring stable frictional engagement while distributing loads evenly.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting arrangement uses a composite approach with multiple material types: resilient washers (elastic material with specific durometer), nylon washers (frictional material), and metal brackets. This combination of materials with different properties creates a stable sliding joint that reduces wear while managing complexity through material selection.
3Reliability
If multiple layers of washers (nylon and resilient) are used between brackets, then the frictional characteristics are enhanced and wear is reduced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The washer assembly is segmented into distinct layers: nylon washers for frictional engagement and resilient washers for compression. This segmentation allows for standardized manufacturing of individual components that can be easily assembled in a specific sequence, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while enhancing wear resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
Within each functional layer, homogeneous materials are used: nylon washers throughout for consistent frictional characteristics, and resilient washers with matching durometer values for uniform compression. This homogeneity simplifies manufacturing processes and quality control while reliably reducing wear.
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 ensures a stable and durable mounting system by providing a consistent compressive force, reducing wear and tear and enhancing the frictional characteristics of the sliding joint.
Implementation Method 1
A pair of first and second resilient washers each has a central hole, with the resilient washers having a resiliency greater than a resiliency of each of the first, second, third and fourth nylon washers
Implementation Method 2
the first and second resilient washers are compressed with a respective compressive force between the respective nylon washers to support the first bracket and the second bracket relative to each other
Implementation Method 3
The third face of the second bracket frictionally engages the first and second nylon washers, the fourth face of the second bracket frictionally engages the third and fourth nylon washers
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting arrangement includes a first bracket, a second bracket including a slot, and a series of washers, with two resilient washers. First and second bolts extend through the first bracket, a first and second of the washers, the slot of the second bracket, a third and fourth of the washers, the resilient washers, and a fifth and sixth of the washers. The second bracket frictionally engages the first and second washers, and frictionally engages the third and fourth washers. The resilient washers are each located between the respective first, second, third and fourth washers, and the fifth and sixth washers. The bolts are engaged by nuts compressing the first and second resilient washers with a compressive force between the washers, supporting the first bracket and the second bracket relative to each other and permitting the first bracket and the second bracket to slide relative to each other.