Stabilizing Device with Adjustable Rod Orientation
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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, featuring a cylindrical helical spring and a connecting rod with a stop mechanism for preload adjustment, ensuring smooth operation and adaptability to different loads and stress levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the sliding guide means keeps 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 rod is allowed to change its orientation dynamically relative to the arm through the sliding guide means. The rod can oscillate within a controlled range, enabling the device to adapt to external stresses and oscillations dynamically rather than maintaining a fixed parallel configuration.
2Strength
If a helical spring is used to push the rod against the sliding guide means, then elastic support is provided, but wear and deformation occur over time requiring frequent maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The helical spring is removed from the system and replaced with an adjustable preload mechanism. The elastic support function is achieved through the adjustable connection between the rod and arm, which allows preload adjustment without relying on a helical spring that wears and deforms over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable connection mechanism replaces the helical spring, creating a more durable and maintainable system. The new design allows for easy adjustment and replacement of wear components without requiring specialized maintenance interventions.
3Volume of moving object
If the rod end is disposed inside the sliding guide means, then compact design is achieved, but misalignment occurs preventing smooth sliding
Solution Approach 1:
The rod end is repositioned from inside the sliding guide means to outside the sliding guide means. This dimensional repositioning allows the rod to connect to the arm in a different spatial configuration, enabling smooth sliding while maintaining compact overall design through the adjustable connection geometry.
4Device complexity
If the device is designed for single axis stabilization, then the structure is simplified, but adaptability to varying loads is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates adjustable connections that allow dynamic adaptation to varying load conditions. The rod-to-arm connection can be adjusted to change the stabilization characteristics, enabling the same structure to handle different load weights and distribution patterns effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable connection mechanism provides multi-functionality, allowing the device to operate effectively for single axis stabilization while also adapting to varying load conditions. The same structural elements serve multiple purposes through adjustability.
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
a cylindrical helical spring
Implementation Method 3
rod slidingly inserted in the sliding guide means
Implementation Method 4
two ends that are rotatably connected to the first and to the second means of articulation
Data Source
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AI summary
A supporting and stabilizing device (1) comprising a first attachment (3), a second attachment (4), a first and a second articulation means (7, 8), respectively connected to the first and to the second attachment (3, 4), and a stabilization means (2) disposed between the first and the second articulation means; the stabilization means comprises at least one arm (5, 6) provided with a longitudinal axis (Y) and having two ends that are rotatably connected to the articulation means, a fixed back piece (15) integral with the arm and provided with a passageway (16), a sliding guide means (22) connected to the arm, a rod (17) passing through the passageway and sliding in the sliding guide means, and an elastic means (9, 10) associated with the sliding guide means and the rod (17); wherein the sliding guide means allows the rod (17) to vary its orientation relative to the arm.