Spring-Mounted Stack Bearing Assembly for Tolerance Compensation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stacking storage systems require complex and time-consuming assembly processes due to the need for maintaining a constant distance between holding devices and the travel path of the loading vehicle, necessitating expensive and intricate setups.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of spring-loaded mounting for fixing elements that compensate for assembly-related tolerances and height differences, allowing for simplified and quick assembly by ensuring all retaining elements are in the release position when required, with a fail-safe mechanism to handle overloads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a constant distance is maintained between holding devices and the travel path of the loading vehicle, then reliable interaction between fixing elements and holding elements is achieved, but assembly becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing element is designed with spring-loaded mounting that allows dynamic adjustment and movement. The spring mechanism enables the fixing element to adapt to position variations and tolerances automatically, eliminating the need for precise constant positioning while maintaining reliable interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded mounting changes the positional parameter of the fixing element dynamically. Instead of maintaining a fixed constant distance, the system allows position variations within tolerance ranges while the spring force ensures consistent functional interaction between the fixing element and holding element.
2Ease of manufacture
If spring-loaded mounting is used for fixing elements, then assembly is simplified and tolerances are compensated, but additional components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded mounting integrates multiple functions into a single assembly unit. The spring mechanism combines positioning, tolerance compensation, and force application functions, reducing the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and simplifying the overall assembly process despite adding one component.
3Ease of operation
If holding elements are moved to release position for container removal, then container can be extracted, but holding element must be securely fixed during this process
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded fixing element acts as an intermediary between the holding element and the container removal process. It provides controlled support and positioning stability during container extraction, then automatically releases when needed, mediating between the need for secure positioning and easy removal.
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 spring-loaded mounting simplifies assembly, extends service life by ensuring uniform load distribution, and allows for easy retrofitting into existing systems, thereby reducing costs and time.
Implementation Method 1
The spring-loaded mounting compensates for tolerances in the direction of gravity (in both the insertion and removal directions) and, in particular, height differences between individual retaining elements of a holding device
Implementation Method 2
Furthermore, the spring-loaded mounting of the fixing elements compensates for assembly-related tolerances of the holding device, simplifying and thus accelerating assembly
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a stacking storage arrangement (1) comprising a plurality of container stacking spaces (2), a loading space (3) arranged below the container stacking spaces (2) in the direction of gravity, and a loading vehicle (11) movable within the loading space (3), the loading vehicle having a lifting device with which a container (14) can be moved into or out of a container stacking space (2) along an entry and exit direction, wherein each container stacking space (2) has at its lower end in the direction of gravity a holding device with at least one holding element (10) which can be moved between a holding position and a release position by an actuating device arranged on the loading vehicle (11). The object of the present invention is to provide a stacking storage arrangement (1) that can be easily assembled.This task is solved by the fact that the fixing element (15) is spring-mounted in the insertion and removal directions.