Telescoping Frame Cable Tray Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telescoping frame systems for portable structures lack secure locking mechanisms and efficient accommodation of cabling, especially when in retracted positions, and often require manual operation without the option for electric actuation.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping frame system with two roller wheels and pivoting arms that securely hold the structure in both extended and retracted positions, incorporating a power or manual actuation system for easy operation, and a cable tray to manage cabling, with a mechanism to lock the structure tightly when retracted.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a telescoping frame system is used for portable structures, then the structure can be extended and retracted, but the system lacks secure locking mechanisms and efficient cabling accommodation
Solution Approach 1:
A cable tray is introduced as an intermediary component that serves multiple functions: it accommodates cabling during extension and retraction operations, and acts as a locking mechanism when the structure is in the retracted position, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The cable tray is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: cable management during movement and structural locking when retracted, eliminating the need for separate locking mechanisms and improving overall system reliability while maintaining adaptability
2Ease of operation
If manual operation is used for telescoping frame systems, then the structure can be extended and retracted, but the operation is labor-intensive and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to accommodate both manual and electric actuation options, allowing the operational mode to be dynamically selected based on the specific application requirements, thereby improving both ease of operation and productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The actuation method parameter can be changed between manual and electric modes, enabling the system to adapt to different operational efficiency requirements while maintaining ease of operation through the manual option
3Volume of moving object
If the structure is fully retracted, then the portable structure achieves compact storage, but the locking mechanism is insufficient without the cable tray
Solution Approach 1:
The cable tray serves as a mediator that provides the necessary locking function when the structure is fully retracted, enabling compact storage while maintaining structural integrity and security
Solution Approach 2:
The cable tray's multi-functional design allows it to provide both cable accommodation and locking functionality in the retracted position, achieving compact storage with reliable locking without requiring additional components
Data Source
AI summary
A telescoping frame system comprising a non-telescoping frame with a longitudinal side, first and second attachment arms; a main arm that is parallel to the longitudinal side of the non-telescoping frame; a first pivot arm with a top surface that acts as a rail for a first roller wheel; a second pivot arm with a top surface that acts as a rail for a second roller wheel; and first and second brace arms that maintain each pivot arm at a ninety-degree angle to the longitudinal side of the non-telescoping frame when the first pivot arm is fully extended. The first and second pivot arms are pivotally attached to the first and second attachment arms, respectively. The first roller wheel is pivotally attached to a first end of the main arm, and the second roller wheel is pivotally attached to a second end of the main arm.