Synchronous Quick Clamping Structure for Repeated Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping devices are inefficient and lack synchronization during repeated disassembly and loading, due to complex operation mechanisms and poor synchronization.
Innovation Solution
A quick clamping device comprising a bracket, pressing flange, pull rods, synchronous slip ring, and trapezoidal threaded top rod, which allows for simple operation and high synchronization through the use of a synchronous slip ring and connecting rods to drive pull rods for clamping and releasing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional screws and nuts uniformly distributed along the circumference are used for fixation, then the clamping device can achieve stable fixation, but the operation becomes complicated and efficiency decreases in occasions requiring repeated disassembly and loading
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping device divides the clamping function into multiple independent pull rods uniformly distributed along the circumference, each capable of independent clamping action. This segmentation allows the system to achieve both operational simplicity through individual rod control and high productivity through simultaneous multi-point clamping, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and clamping efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple clamping functions into a single integrated structure where the synchronous slip ring connects all pull rods, allowing them to move synchronously. This merging enables one operational input to control all clamping points simultaneously, achieving both simple operation and high clamping efficiency in repeated disassembly and loading operations
2Device complexity
If traditional clamping mechanisms are used, then the structure can be simple, but synchronization during loading is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronous slip ring serves as an intermediary component that connects all pull rods and ensures they move simultaneously and uniformly during loading. This intermediary mechanism maintains structural simplicity while achieving reliable synchronization, as the slip ring's rotation automatically coordinates the motion of all pull rods without requiring complex control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic elements including the rotatable synchronous slip ring and hinged pull rods that can move freely in coordination. This dynamic design allows the structure to adapt to loading conditions while maintaining simplicity, with the synchronous motion of pull rods ensured by the slip ring's rotation rather than rigid mechanical constraints
3Productivity
If frequent clamping and release operations are required, then high operational efficiency is needed, but traditional devices have complicated operation mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping device incorporates self-service features through the synchronous slip ring mechanism that automatically coordinates the motion of all pull rods during rotation. This self-coordinating mechanism eliminates the need for complex control systems or manual adjustment of each individual rod, achieving high clamping efficiency for frequent operations while keeping the operation mechanism simple and intuitive
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
The device ensures high synchronization and efficiency in clamping and releasing operations, with a self-locking trapezoidal thread preventing loose clamps and a compact design for space-saving.
Implementation Method 1
a spring sleeved on the slip ring copper sleeve is arranged between the synchronous slip ring and the copper sleeve flange; both ends of the spring are respectively abutted against the synchronous slip ring and the copper sleeve flange
Implementation Method 2
a trapezoidal external thread is made on the outer surface of the top rod; a central hole is provided on the center pressing element; and a trapezoidal internal thread cooperatively connected with the trapezoidal external thread is made on the inner wall of the central hole
Implementation Method 3
the connecting rod is connected between each of the pull rods and the synchronous slip ring; both ends of the connecting rod are respectively hinged with the pull rods and the synchronous slip ring; and reciprocating sliding of the synchronous slip ring drives each of the pull rods to synchronously press or release the clamped element
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a quick clamping device. A pressing flange and a top plate are respectively installed on both sides of a bracket; one end of a top rod is rotatably connected with the top plate, and the other end is in threaded connection with a center pressing element; a slip ring copper sleeve is sleeved on the center pressing element; a synchronous slip ring can be sleeved outside the slip ring copper sleeve relatively movably; the outer end part of the slip ring copper sleeve is provided with a copper sleeve flange; a spring sleeved on the slip ring copper sleeve is arranged between the synchronous slip ring and the copper sleeve flange; both ends of the spring are respectively abutted against the synchronous slip ring and the copper sleeve flange; a plurality of pull rods are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of a clamped element; one end of each of the pull rods is respectively hinged to the center pressing element, and the other end is a pressing end; the clamped element is positioned between the pressing flange and the pressing end of each pull rod; a connecting rod is connected between each of the pull rods and the synchronous slip ring; and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively hinged with the pull rods and the synchronous slip ring. The present invention has the advantages of novel structure, simple operation, small size, and the like.