Stabilizing Arm Assembly With Variable Rod Inclination Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supporting and stabilizing devices fail to effectively cushion movements and oscillations, are difficult to adapt to varying loads, exhibit inhomogeneous behavior under different stress intensities, and require frequent maintenance due to wear and misalignment issues with helical springs.
Innovation Solution
A supporting and stabilizing device with adjustable sliding guide means that allow the rod to vary its inclination relative to the arm, using cylindrical helical springs and a connecting rod system with a preload adjustment mechanism, ensuring smooth operation and adaptability to different loads and stress conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the sliding guide means is configured to keep the rod parallel to the longitudinal axis of the arm, then the device structure is simplified, but the response to oscillations and external stresses becomes unsatisfactory
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding guide means is designed to allow dynamic adjustment of the rod's inclination angle relative to the arm's longitudinal axis. This enables the rod to oscillate and adapt its orientation in response to external stresses and oscillations, improving the device's response characteristics while maintaining a relatively simple structural configuration.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a helical spring is used to provide elastic force, then the device can cushion movements, but the plate is subject to wear and deformation requiring frequent maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The plate that was previously engaged by the helical spring is removed from the system. Instead, the helical spring directly acts on the rod, eliminating the wear and deformation issues of the plate while maintaining the cushioning function through the spring's elastic properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The rod serves as an intermediary element between the helical spring and the sliding guide means. The spring applies force to the rod, which then transmits this force through the sliding guide to the arm, distributing the mechanical stress and reducing wear on individual components.
3Volume of moving object
If the rod end is disposed inside the tubular sliding means, then the structure is compact, but misalignment occurs preventing smooth sliding
Solution Approach 1:
The rod is allowed to dynamically adjust its inclination angle within the sliding guide means, enabling it to maintain proper alignment during oscillation and movement. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures smooth sliding operation while keeping the overall structure compact.
Solution Approach 2:
The inclination angle of the rod relative to the arm's longitudinal axis is changed as a variable parameter rather than being fixed. This allows the rod to optimize its orientation for smooth sliding while maintaining compact dimensions, adapting to different operational conditions.
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 device provides improved cushioning and stability, maintaining consistent performance across varying loads and stress intensities, with reduced maintenance needs and enhanced reliability, suitable for multiple applications including human, animal, and mechanical carriers.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic means having a first end associated with the sliding guide means and a second end associated with the rod
Implementation Method 2
an elastic means that is shaped like a helical spring
Implementation Method 3
the rod can oscillate, that is to say, it is configured in such a way as to allow the rod to vary the inclination of its axis
Implementation Method 4
the device provides improved cushioning and stability, maintaining consistent performance across varying loads and stress intensities
Implementation Method 5
the rod passes through the passageway of the fixed back piece and is slidingly inserted in the sliding guide means
Implementation Method 6
two ends rotatably connected to the first and to the second means of articulation
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AI summary
A supporting and stabilizing device having a first attachment, a second attachment, a first and a second articulation mechanisms, respectively connected to the first and to the second attachment, and a stabilization mechanism disposed between the first and the second articulation mechanisms. The stabilization mechanisms having at least one arm provided with a longitudinal axis and having two ends that are rotatably connected to the articulation mechanisms, a fixed back piece integral with the arm and provided with a passageway, a sliding guide mechanism connected to the arm, a rod passing through the passageway and sliding in the sliding guide mechanism, and an elastic apparatus associated with the sliding guide mechanism and the rod. The sliding guide mechanism allows the rod to vary its orientation relative to the arm.