Universal Linear Actuator Housing Mounting Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing linear actuators require multiple housings for different applications, leading to increased manufacturing costs due to modifications needed for various positions, despite having similar internal components.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting housing with a wall surrounding the linear actuator piston assembly, featuring a plurality of bores with varying diameters to accommodate different attachment members, such as headed fasteners, adapter sleeves, and extruded stock, allowing for multi-positioning and securement in various applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple modified housings are used for different applications, then adaptability to various positions is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with a universal mounting structure that includes multiple threaded bores at different orientations and positions, allowing a single housing to be adapted to various mounting positions and applications without requiring multiple specialized housing variants
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple modified housings are manufactured for different applications, then application-specific positioning is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing incorporates multiple threaded bores with different thread directions (right-hand and left-hand threads) and orientations, enabling a single universal housing design to accommodate various mounting positions and applications, thereby reducing the number of housing variants needed
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AI summary
A universal mounting housing for a linear actuator has a housing with a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface with at least one bore to enable securement of the housing. The at least one bore has an axial open portion that enables passage of attachment members. The at least one bore has a first and second diameter portion. The first diameter portion extends a length of the open portion. The diameter is of a size necessitating the attachment members to be axially moved into the at least one bore. The second diameter portion is larger than the first diameter portion. The second diameter portion receives a head portion of the attachment member.