Quick-Release Trough Plate Hanger With Position-Locking Clamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trough plate hangers are cumbersome to install and disassemble, prone to displacement, and have poor fixing effects due to clamping into the chute, leading to instability.
Innovation Solution
A quick-release trough plate hanger with a mounting plate, clamping plate, and locking mechanism featuring a lock body, zipper key, and sliding grooves, allowing the clamping plate to be locked and unlocked from any position, using a clamping post and edge clips for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the hanger is fixed by being clamped into the chute, then the fixing effect is achieved, but the installation and disassembly process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is divided into multiple independent components: mounting plate, clamping plate, locking mechanism, and hanging strip. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling quick assembly and disassembly by simply engaging or disengaging the locking mechanism without moving the entire hanger structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism incorporates a dynamic sliding block that can move between locked and unlocked positions. The sliding block engages with limiting grooves on the mounting plate to secure the clamping plate, and can be easily moved to release the locking state, providing dynamic control over the fixing state for quick installation and disassembly.
2Reliability
If the hanger is clamped into the chute, then the fixing effect is achieved, but the hanger becomes prone to displacement and shaking
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to engage the sliding block with the limiting grooves before any load is applied to the hanger. This preliminary locking action ensures that the clamping plate is securely fixed to the mounting plate in advance, preventing displacement and shaking during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism automatically maintains its locked state through the interaction between the sliding block and limiting grooves. The spring-loaded sliding block continuously presses against the limiting grooves, creating a self-sustaining locking action that prevents displacement without requiring external monitoring or adjustment.
3Manufacturing precision
If the locking mechanism is added to the clamping plate, then the positioning effect is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding block serves as an intermediary component between the clamping plate and mounting plate. It translates the locking action into precise positioning by engaging with the limiting grooves, achieving accurate positioning without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms or high-precision manufacturing throughout the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism uses simple, easily manufacturable components with standardized geometries (sliding block, limiting grooves, spring). These components can be produced with conventional machining and are designed for easy replacement if needed, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining positioning precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy installation and disassembly, provides stable fixation, and is applicable to both general and specific metal scrapers, enhancing positioning and reducing shaking.
Implementation Method 1
a spring is disposed between the sliding block and the sliding groove
Data Source
AI summary
A quick-release trough plate hanger comprises a mounting plate, a clamping plate and a locking mechanism, wherein the clamping plate is slidably mounted on the mounting plate, the clamping plate is locked with the mounting plate through the locking mechanism, and a hanging strip is fixed on the clamping plate; the locking mechanism comprises a lock body mounted on the clamping plate and a zipper key; a sliding groove is formed in the lock body, and the zipper key is disposed in the sliding groove; the zipper key comprises a lock head a sliding block, a connecting post and a clamping post which are connected in sequence. The locking mechanism is disposed on the clamping plate, and the clamping plate can be locked and unlocked on the mounting plate by pulling the zipper key; the clamping plate can be locked by the locking mechanism at the corresponding position without movement.