Telescopic Suspension Column for Ship Electrical Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for fixing electrical equipment on ships, particularly under anchoring means associated with the ceiling, are complex to install and adapt, requiring rigid welding or screwing, which limits flexibility and increases assembly costs.
Innovation Solution
A suspension fixing system with telescopic columns that allow adjustable height and angular positioning, using temporary locking mechanisms during assembly and permanent fixing methods like self-drilling screws or welding, enabling easier adaptation and reduced assembly complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If welding or screwing is used to fix suspension columns to anchoring means and cable trays, then the structural strength and reliability are improved, but the adaptability and ease of modification are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension column is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can be independently adjusted in length and angle. Each segment can be extended or retracted to achieve the desired position, and the modular design allows for easy reconfiguration without permanent fixation, thus maintaining adaptability while ensuring structural integrity through controlled connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension column transitions from a static, fixed-length structure to a dynamic, adjustable structure. The telescopic mechanism enables the column to change its length and orientation during operation, allowing the system to adapt to different installation requirements and modifications while maintaining structural strength through controlled extension and locking mechanisms.
2Reliability
If welding or screwing is used to fix suspension columns, then the stability and reliability of the installation are improved, but the device complexity and mounting time are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension column is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can be independently adjusted in length and angle. Each segment can be extended or retracted to achieve the desired position, and the modular design allows for easy reconfiguration without permanent fixation, thus maintaining adaptability while ensuring structural integrity through controlled connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension column transitions from a static, fixed-length structure to a dynamic, adjustable structure. The telescopic mechanism enables the column to change its length and orientation during operation, allowing the system to adapt to different installation requirements and modifications while maintaining structural strength through controlled extension and locking mechanisms.
3Manufacturing precision
If fixed-position supports are used during design phase, then the manufacturing precision and structural integrity are improved, but the ease of operation and ease of repair are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension column is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can be independently adjusted in length and angle. Each segment can be extended or retracted to achieve the desired position, and the modular design allows for easy reconfiguration without permanent fixation, thus maintaining adaptability while ensuring structural integrity through controlled connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension column transitions from a static, fixed-length structure to a dynamic, adjustable structure. The telescopic mechanism enables the column to change its length and orientation during operation, allowing the system to adapt to different installation requirements and modifications while maintaining structural strength through controlled extension and locking mechanisms.
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AI summary
This system for fixing electrical equipment means by suspension under anchoring means associated in particular with the ceiling of a room on a ship, of the type comprising means in the form of a suspension column (10) the upper end of which has means for attaching (11) to the anchoring means (12) and the lower end of which has means for fixing (14) the electrical equipment means, is characterized in that the means in the form of a suspension column (10) comprise at least two telescopic parts (15, 16) one inside the other to allow in addition a height adjustment (17) between the anchoring means and the electrical equipment means during the assembly phase of the latter.