Telescopic Partition with Staggered Rods and Spring Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing partitions are monolithic with fixed heights, making them unsuitable for various occasions with different height requirements.
Innovation Solution
A telescopic partition design with staggered vertical rods and positioning mechanisms allowing for adjustable height adjustment by locking and unlocking base plates, utilizing springs and bolts for ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a monolithic partition with fixed height is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot adapt to different height requirements in various occasions
Solution Approach 1:
The partition is divided into multiple sections: a lower partition with first vertical rods and an upper partition with second vertical rods. The base plates are segmented into first and second base plates that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the partition height to be adjusted by changing the relative positions of the base plates, enabling adaptation to different height requirements while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition incorporates adjustable mechanisms that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the base plates and vertical rods. The first and second base plates can be positioned at different heights relative to each other, and the vertical rods can be adjusted accordingly. This dynamic adjustability transforms the static fixed-height partition into a versatile structure that can adapt to various occasions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the partition height is made adjustable through telescopic mechanism, then versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic mechanism employs a nested structure where the first and second base plates are positioned within the same vertical space, and the vertical rods are arranged in staggered equidistant patterns. The first vertical rods pass through holes in the first base plate, and the second vertical rods pass through holes in the second base plate, creating a nested arrangement that enables height adjustment without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning mechanism uses intermediary elements such as positioning holes, bolts, and springs that mediate between the base plates and vertical rods. These intermediaries facilitate the adjustment process by providing standardized interfaces for connection and positioning, simplifying the overall mechanism while enabling height adjustability.
3Ease of operation
If positioning mechanisms with bolts and springs are added, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning mechanism incorporates springs that provide automatic positioning and locking functions. The springs engage with the vertical rods and base plates to maintain the adjusted height position without requiring continuous manual intervention. This self-service capability simplifies operation while the modular spring-bolt assemblies keep the added complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism uses standardized parameters such as equidistant spacing of vertical rods and positioning holes, and standardized bolt dimensions. By changing these parameters systematically rather than customizing each component, the design achieves ease of operation through standardized adjustment procedures while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables height adjustment to suit different occasions, providing flexibility and convenience in use.
Implementation Method 1
a first spring and a first pin arranged inside the first mounting groove, where the first pin extends through the first bolt; and the first spring is sleeved on the first bolt, and has a first end engaged with the first pin and a second end abutting against an inner wall of the first end cover
Data Source
AI summary
A telescopic partition includes a lower partition, an upper partition, and a first positioning mechanism. The lower partition includes a first lower base plate, a first upper base plate, and one or more first vertical rods distributed between the first lower base plate and the first upper base plate. The upper partition includes a second lower base plate, a second upper base plate, and one or more second vertical rods distributed between the second lower base plate and the second upper base plate. The first upper base plate is arranged above the second lower base plate, the first upper base plate is provided with one or more first through holes for the one or more second vertical rods to pass therethrough respectively, and the second lower base plate is provided with one or more second through holes for the one or more first vertical rods to pass therethrough respectively.