Swivel Rail Flagpole Clamp to Prevent Flag Wrapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rail mount flag mounting systems are unstable, easily damaged, and prone to flag wrapping due to wind resistance, requiring improved stability, ease of installation, and prevention of flag tangling.
Innovation Solution
A flag-mounting device with a solid steel flagpole integrated with a clamshell-type clamp, featuring swivel bearings to allow 360-degree rotation and adjustable couplers, along with a secure fastening mechanism to prevent flag wrapping and tangling, and optional attachments like cameras or ornaments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If conventional separate tube and clamp parts are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability and strength are worsened due to unstable structures and fragile materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the tube and clamp parts into a single-piece molded structure. The clamp body includes integrated features such as the flagpole receiving chamber, flag receiving slot, and mounting surfaces all formed as one unified component, eliminating the need for separate tube and clamp parts while improving structural stability and reducing assembly complexity
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional fragile materials are used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the strength and durability are worsened due to easy bending and breaking under wind resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite construction combining a rigid frame structure with flexible netting material. The frame provides structural strength and stability to resist wind loads, while the netting material allows wind to pass through, reducing pressure on the structure. This composite approach maintains durability while being cost-effective
3Device complexity
If conventional fixed mount design is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability is worsened due to inability to accommodate different flag sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms including movable clamps and extendable arms that can be positioned at various heights and angles. The flagpole height and angle are adjustable, and the clamp positioning can be modified to accommodate different flag sizes and mounting requirements, providing dynamic adaptability without excessive complexity
4Manufacturing precision
If conventional rigid mount structure is used, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the ease of operation is worsened due to difficult installation on existing rails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into modular segments: a clamp component for attaching to existing rails, an extendable arm section, and a flagpole assembly. This segmentation allows the mount to be installed on various rail configurations while maintaining precise alignment and positioning capabilities through the modular connection points
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a flag-mounting device to be fastened onto a rail for securely mounting and holding a flag. The device includes a flagpole and a mounting apparatus that are made of strong material. The device is durable and easy to be installed onto a rail. The device can also be used on a pipe, a tube, or any objects with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section. The present invention also provides a method for mounting a flag onto a rail.