Suspended Panel Mover With Resilient Release for Obstructions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for automatically opening and closing orchard covers or greenhouse roofs require high power and are prone to damaging obstacles, as they do not allow for the release of panels when encountering obstructions during movement.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and system using resiliently connected stop elements and a filiform element with pulleys and driving means, allowing for sequential movement of suspended objects with low power requirements and the ability to release objects if an obstruction is encountered, featuring an elongated body with fixing means and stop elements connected by springs or torsion springs, and driven by an electric geared motor or manual means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a high power driving system is used to simultaneously move all panels, then the opening and closing operation can be completed, but the power consumption and system complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the simultaneous movement of all panels into sequential individual panel movements. Each panel is moved one by one through the apparatus, which passes through its suspension ring. This segmentation allows a low power driving system to move panels sequentially rather than requiring high power to move all panels simultaneously.
2Reliability
If the panel is fixed to the traction element, then the panel can be moved reliably, but the panel cannot be released if it traps an obstacle
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus introduces an intermediary mechanism between the driving system and the panel. The stop element resiliently connected to the elongated body acts as a mediator that can engage with the panel's suspension ring to move it, but can also disengage if an obstacle is encountered. This intermediary allows reliable movement under normal conditions while providing automatic release capability when obstacles are trapped.
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 agile and efficient operation with low power consumption, allowing for the release of obstructed objects and sequential movement of multiple panels, reducing the risk of damage to panels or trees during operation.
Implementation Method 1
a stop element (4) projecting from said elongated body or portion (2) and that is resiliently connected to said elongated body or portion (2)
Implementation Method 2
a filiform element (8) fixed in its both ends to the fixing means (3a, 3b) of said apparatus (1); a first fixed pulley (9) and a second fixed pulley (10) operatively connected to said filiform element (8)
Implementation Method 3
driven by an electric geared motor or manual means
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AI summary
The present invention is related, without limiting to those, to the field of buildings or structures for particular purposes, specifically to the field of tents or canopies, in general and in particular provides an apparatus and a system for moving suspended objects. The present invention provides an apparatus for moving objects that are suspended by means of tubes or rings, characterized in that it comprises a central body or portion; means for fixing a filiform element in different positions of said central body or portion; and a stop element projecting from said central body or portion and resiliently connected to said central body or portion. The present invention also provides a system for moving objects that are suspended by means of tubes or rings that is characterized in that it comprises an apparatus comprising a central body or portion, means for fixing a filiform element in different positions of said central body or portion, and a stop element projecting from said central body or portion and resiliently connected to said central body or portion; a filiform element fixed by its two ends to the fixing means of said apparatus; a first and secod fixed pulleys operatively connected to said filiform element in such a way that said apparatus is positioned between said first and second fixed pulleys; and driving means of said filiform element. According to the previously detailed description it is possible to obtain an apparatus and a system for moving objects that are suspended by means of tubes or rings whose operation requires a low power driving element by working in a sequential way instead of a simultaneous way, and at the same time allowing to release the moved element in case there is a problem interfering or obstructing the movement.