Mounting device and method for validatable fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing components within packaging during transport are either material-intensive or labor-intensive, and fail to provide precise and reproducible positioning, leading to potential damage during handling.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with a suction device, pressing device, and adjustable height stop allows for precise and reproducible positioning and fastening of components within packaging, using a combination of suction cups, pressure elements, and adjustable seating to secure components at defined locations, facilitated by a controller and pneumatic operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional foam or cardboard inserts are used to hold products in packaging, then the product can be secured during transport, but the solution is material-intensive and does not provide precise positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of securing products from traditional foam/cardboard inserts and replaces it with a reusable mounting device consisting of a base body, seating element, and pressing element. This eliminates the need for excessive packaging materials while maintaining product security during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device allows adjustment of the seating element's position and pressing force, enabling precise positioning of products at defined locations within packaging. This adjustable mechanism provides reliable product securing without requiring material-intensive custom-formed inserts.
2Measurement precision
If lashing eyes and straps are stuck to the interior of containers to hold products, then precise positioning is achieved, but the process is labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device features a self-positioning mechanism where the base body includes positioning elements that automatically align with corresponding features in the packaging. The seating element can be adjusted to the correct position without manual intervention, and the pressing element automatically applies the necessary force when activated, eliminating labor-intensive manual positioning and attachment processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The base body is pre-configured with positioning elements and the seating element can be pre-adjusted to the required position before installation. This preliminary preparation allows the mounting device to be quickly installed in the packaging without requiring labor-intensive manual positioning during the assembly process.
3Ease of operation
If components are secured without precise positioning mechanisms, then the mounting process is simple, but products may shift or be damaged during handling
Solution Approach 1:
The seating element acts as an intermediary between the base body and the product, providing a controlled interface that secures the product at a defined position. The pressing element applies force through this intermediary to hold the product firmly without requiring complex positioning mechanisms, thus maintaining mounting simplicity while preventing product shift and damage.
4Device complexity
If the mounting device uses fixed positioning, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate differently shaped components
Solution Approach 1:
The seating element is designed to be adjustable along the base body, allowing it to accommodate components of different shapes and sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability enables a single mounting device structure to adapt to various component geometries without requiring multiple specialized fixtures, thus maintaining structural simplicity while achieving versatility.
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 secure, precise, and efficient positioning and fastening of components within packaging, ensuring products are not damaged during transport, even under difficult access conditions, with adjustable features for various component shapes and sizes.
Implementation Method 1
The suction device enables to hold the base body with the seating at a defined location
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting device for fastening a component, such as in particular a fixture, at a defined location has a base body having a holder or receptacle for the component and a suction device for retaining the component held in the holder at the defined location. In addition, the mounting device contains a pressing device to press the component held in the holder or receptacle to the defined location. A method for the validatable fixation of a component, such as in particular a fixture or bracket, at a defined location is also provided.