Universal Holding Device for Posts with Dual Receiving Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding devices for posts are not universally adaptable to different surfaces and orientations, leading to the need for multiple devices and increased costs and logistical complexities in construction settings.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with two distinct receiving elements and a connecting element, allowing for flexible assembly in various orientations, including horizontal and vertical surfaces, and incorporating features like anti-lift mechanisms and RFID/NFC identification for improved stability and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different retaining devices are used for different surfaces and orientations, then the adaptability to various mounting conditions is improved, but the device complexity and logistical costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device incorporates multiple receiving elements (first receiving element for vertical posts, second receiving element for horizontal posts) within a single device body, allowing one universal device to replace multiple specialized retaining devices. This enables the same device to be used on different surfaces (floor, wall, ceiling) and orientations without requiring separate retaining devices for each condition.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device is divided into distinct receiving elements (first receiving element, second receiving element) that can independently accommodate posts in different orientations. Each receiving element is specifically designed for its orientation type, allowing the overall device to handle multiple mounting scenarios through modular segmentation of functional elements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different retaining devices are provided for different situations, then the suitability for specific mounting conditions is improved, but the storage and logistics costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple receiving elements into a single holding device, the system reduces the quantity of different device types that need to be stored and managed. One universal holding device replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized retaining devices, directly reducing storage space requirements and logistics costs while maintaining suitability for various mounting conditions.
3Reliability
If various specialized retaining devices are used for different ground orientations, then the performance for each specific application is improved, but the ease of operation and installation simplicity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device provides a unified solution that maintains reliable performance across different applications (vertical post reception, horizontal post reception) while simplifying installation. Installers no longer need to determine which specific retaining device is appropriate for each situation; the universal holding device with its multiple receiving elements handles all orientations reliably and consistently.
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AI summary
Holding device for a post, comprising: a first receiving element (11) and a second receiving element (12), each configured to receive a post (13); a connecting element (14) on which the first receiving element (11) and the second receiving element (12) are arranged; wherein the first receiving element (11) is configured to receive a post (13) in a first mounting orientation (M1) of the holding device (10) and the second receiving element (12) is configured to receive a post (13) in a second mounting orientation (M2) of the holding device (10).