Telescoping Spring Assembly for High Load in Limited Footprint

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Solution Overview

Problem

Large spring systems have a significant footprint due to large springs and complex hydraulic systems, making them unsuitable for applications requiring smaller yet load-bearing systems.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable spring system that utilizes an outer and inner sleeve configuration with a motor-driven mechanism to adjust compression and fluid pressure, allowing for compact design and efficient load handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If large springs and complex hydraulic systems are used, then large loads can be handled, but the footprint becomes large

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload handling capabilityVSAvoidfootprint
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements nesting by placing the inner telescoping sleeve inside the outer telescoping sleeve, creating a compact concentric arrangement. The spring is positioned within the inner sleeve's cavity, and the motor assembly is integrated within the sleeve structure. This nested configuration allows all components to occupy overlapping spatial volumes, dramatically reducing the overall footprint while maintaining the ability to handle large loads through the combined mechanical advantage of the telescoping mechanism and spring force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic adjustment capabilities through the motor-driven mechanism that can actively control the compression of the spring and the extension/retraction of the telescoping sleeves. This dynamic system allows the spring system to adapt its mechanical properties in real-time, enabling compact storage when not in use while providing full load-bearing capability when required, thus resolving the contradiction between compact size and load handling capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable spring system with motor is used, then compression and fluid pressure can be adjusted, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motor assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it drives the telescoping sleeves to extend or retract, it adjusts the compression of the spring, and it controls the fluid pressure within the system. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single integrated motor unit with associated control mechanisms that can operate different components based on system requirements, thereby providing high adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the adjustment mechanism for spring compression and fluid pressure control into a single integrated motor-driven system. Rather than having separate adjustment mechanisms for each function, the motor assembly combines these controls, allowing coordinated adjustment of multiple parameters through one control system. This merging reduces the overall complexity compared to having independent adjustment systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 system provides a compact and efficient means to handle large loads, offering adjustable compression and fluid pressure control, suitable for various industrial applications such as construction, agriculture, and aerospace.

Implementation Method 1

The one or more motors can be an electrical motor, hydraulic motor, fuel-powered motor, and the like

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The spring system can include one or more mechanical springs and/or include a compressible fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

The spring system can include one or more mechanical springs and/or include a compressible fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid compression: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS10935096B2Electromechanical spring system
Publication Date: 2021.03.02 BG MC US HOLDINGS LLC
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AI summary

A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.