Suspension for Pull-Off Construction Using Rotatable Connecting Profile

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pull-off construction suspensions for sidewalk and surface pavers face issues with torsional loads and uneven surface creation due to rigid pivot points, leading to broken components and unclean surfaces, especially when dealing with uneven terrain or maximum weight conditions.

Innovation Solution

A suspension system comprising spaced tension arms connected by a rotatable connecting profile with a centrally arranged holding element, allowing for adjustable movement and reduced stress, featuring a displaceable bearing profile and a tubular profile part for radial movement, enabling improved stability and precision.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed 2-point suspension with rigid pivot points is used, then the screed construction is stable and easy to control, but enormous torsional stress is placed on the screed drawbars leading to breakage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuspension stabilityVSAvoidscreed drawbar strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed rigid pivot points with a dynamic suspension system comprising tension arms and a connecting profile that can rotate and move. The holding element with first and second holding parts allows the connecting profile to rotate, enabling the suspension to adapt to terrain variations and reduce torsional stress on the screed drawbars while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of manufacture

If a fixed 2-point suspension with rigid pivot points is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but improperly leveled surfaces with steps or transverse lines are created

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuspension manufacturing simplicityVSAvoidsurface leveling precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The dynamic suspension system with rotatable connecting profile and movable holding element allows the screed construction to automatically adapt to uneven terrain, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms while achieving properly leveled surfaces without steps or transverse lines.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the connecting profile to rotate and the holding element to move between different positions, enabling the suspension to adjust its geometric parameters in response to terrain variations, thereby maintaining surface leveling precision without complicating the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If a fixed 2-point suspension is used, then the device complexity is low, but repeated leveling is required due to uneven surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuspension system complexityVSAvoidtime for repeated leveling
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The dynamic suspension system with rotatable connecting profile and movable holding element automatically compensates for terrain unevenness during operation, eliminating the need for repeated leveling operations and time-consuming adjustments while maintaining relatively simple device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

This solution significantly reduces the risk of component failure, enhances working speed and precision, and ensures cleaner surface finishes by accommodating uneven terrain without the need for repeated surface adjustments.

Implementation Method 1

the connecting profile (12) can be set in a rotary movement, wherein the holding element (120) comprises a first holding part (1200) arranged on the connecting profile (12) and a second holding part (1202) which is connected in an articulated manner to the first holding part (1200) via a joint (1201)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRotational movement:

Implementation Method 2

the connecting profile (12) and/or the tension arms (10) is/are displaceably mounted in a bearing profile (11) in a plane E aligned orthogonally to the connecting profile axis VA

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDisplaceable movement:

Implementation Method 3

the connecting profile (12) can move like a pendulum and can advantageously move radially freely and without tension in the tubular profile part (1203) (lubrication via grease nipple)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLubrication: Lubrication

Data Source

PatentEP4183923B1Suspension for a pull-off construction of a sidewalk, small and surface paver
Publication Date: 2024.01.03 HEIDE FLAECHENFERTIGER GMBH
  • EP4183923B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP4183923B1 patent drawingFigure 2

AI summary

The present invention relates to a suspension (1) for a pull-off mechanism (2), wherein the suspension (1) is formed from at least two spaced-apart pull arms (10). The suspension (1) according to the invention is characterized in that the pull arms (10) are connected to one another by means of at least one connecting profile (12) connecting the pull arms (10), which comprises at least one centrally arranged or formed-on-the-connecting profile (12) retaining element (120) by means of which the connecting profile (12) can be set into a rocking, swinging, rotating and/or pendulum motion.