Swivel Eyelet Hinge Structure for Multi-Angle Hanging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging systems, such as fixed and angular eyelets, are rigid and complex, limiting the ability to suspend articles at desired angles and are difficult to use and inspect.
Innovation Solution
A swivel eyelet with a swiveling part and load bearing part, pivotably hinged via a pin, allowing 0° to 180° swiveling for flexible angle adjustment, secured to a surface and locked using a conventional mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed eyelets are used to hang articles, then the structure is simple and rigid, but the articles can only be hung linearly and not at desired angles
Solution Approach 1:
The eyelet is designed with a swivel mechanism that allows it to rotate and adjust to any desired angle dynamically, rather than being fixed at a single angle. This enables the eyelet to adapt to different hanging configurations while maintaining structural simplicity through a single moving joint.
Solution Approach 2:
The eyelet is divided into multiple segments or components including a mounting portion, a swivel joint, and a hanging loop. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function while enabling overall angular adjustment through the articulated connection between segments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If angular eyelets are used to hold articles at specific angles, then the hanging angle is fixed, but the device complexity increases and multiple types are needed for different angles
Solution Approach 1:
The eyelet is designed as a universal mounting device that can accommodate any hanging angle from 0 to 360 degrees through its swivel mechanism. This single universal design replaces the need for multiple specialized eyelets for different angles, simplifying both selection and usage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hoist rings are used to accommodate angular lifts, then the swiveling capability is provided, but the design becomes complex with many moving parts making it difficult to use and inspect
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts only the essential swiveling function needed for angular hanging, removing unnecessary moving parts and complex mechanisms found in hoist rings. The simplified design retains the core benefit of angle adjustment while minimizing mechanical complexity for easier operation and inspection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe, easy, and flexible hanging of articles at any desired angle, simplifying installation and use, and suitable for various applications like electrical accessories and HVAC systems.
Implementation Method 1
a swiveling part, pivotably hinged to a load bearing part via a pin; and the load bearing part, pivotably hinged to the swiveling part via the pin
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AI summary
The present invention provides a swivel eyelet for hanging or suspending articles above the ground, e.g., on a ceiling, at any desired angle, example including and not limited to 30°, 45°, 60°, 180° etc. The swivel eyelet can be adjusted at any desired angle, and an article can be suspended at that angle. The swivel eyelet is safe and easy to use.