Spring-Damper Bracket for Weightless Positioning of Heavy Screens

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic whiteboards are heavy and require significant strength to move and secure, making it difficult to change their position without exerting excessive force.

Innovation Solution

A labor-saving device comprising a supporting module with spring dampers and a connecting module that allows for easy movement and secure positioning of electronic whiteboards by distributing the weight and reducing the force required for movement and stabilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the electronic whiteboard is fixed by a rigid bracket, then the stability and secure positioning are improved, but the force required to move and reposition the whiteboard increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecure positioningVSAvoidforce required to move
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies spring dampers as cushioning elements that are pre-installed in the bracket system. These springs are designed to absorb the impact and weight of the electronic whiteboard before movement occurs, providing a cushioned support that reduces the force needed to reposition the device. The springs are positioned to engage with the whiteboard frame, creating a compliant mounting system that maintains stability during normal use but allows easy movement when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Ease of operation

If the electronic whiteboard is made movable for flexibility, then the ease of repositioning is improved, but the stability and secure positioning deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of repositioningVSAvoidsecure positioning
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic bracket system using spring dampers that adapt their mechanical properties based on operational needs. During normal use, the springs provide firm support and stable positioning. When movement is required, the same spring mechanism allows controlled displacement and repositioning. The system transitions between stable and movable states through the inherent elasticity of the spring elements, which maintain tension to secure the whiteboard during use but allow movement when force is applied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Strength

If heavy-duty brackets are used to support the weight, then the load-bearing capacity is improved, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload-bearing capacityVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the mechanical parameters of the bracket system by introducing spring elements with specific stiffness coefficients and damping characteristics. Instead of using a rigid, complex heavy-duty bracket structure, the invention employs springs with carefully selected parameters (spring constant, damping coefficient) that provide equivalent or superior load-bearing capacity while reducing structural complexity. The spring parameters are designed to match the weight and dimensions of the electronic whiteboard, optimizing both strength and simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Enables the electronic whiteboard to be moved and secured with minimal effort, utilizing elastic members to absorb weight and maintain position without excessive force, enhancing usability and safety.

Implementation Method 1

two first resilient members 30 and two second resilient members 40, which are spring dampers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10295117B2Labor saving device
Publication Date: 2019.05.21 HONG FU JIN PRECISION IND (WUHAN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A device to handle and manage a heavy screen includes a supporting module, a connecting module, two first resilient members, and two second resilient members. The connecting module includes a mounting rod provided with a pulling rod at a middle portion, and two pivot rods rotatably installed on one end far away from the mounting rod of the pulling rod. Each first resilient member is connected to an end of the top plate, and each second resilient member is connected to an end of the bottom plate and one end of a pivot rod. The two first resilient members are stretched when screen is pulled down, and each pivot rod rotates relative to the pulling rod to pull the two second resilient members when screen is lifted. The screen is effectively weightless, enabling static positioning of the screen.