Universal Jackshaft Mounting Plate for Multiple Motor Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jackshaft mounting plates are limited to specific motor designs, requiring modifications to the engine block, which is time-consuming and can void warranties, when used with motors of different configurations.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting plate with a base plate and supports that can be adapted to various motor configurations, allowing the jackshaft to be rotatably mounted without interfering with motor components, and can be part of a kit that includes pre-drilled options for specific motor designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting plate is designed for a specific motor configuration, then it provides secure mounting for that motor, but it cannot be used with motors of different configurations without modification
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with a universal configuration that can accommodate multiple motor types and configurations. The plate includes multiple sets of mounting holes arranged in different patterns, allowing it to be adapted to various motor designs without requiring custom plates for each motor type. This multi-functional design enables a single plate to serve multiple purposes across different applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate is divided into functional zones with separate mounting hole patterns for different motor configurations. Each zone can be independently selected and used based on the specific motor being installed. This segmentation allows the plate to maintain a simple overall structure while providing specialized mounting options for various motor types.
2Ease of manufacture
If the engine block is ground to accommodate a mounting plate, then the mounting plate can be installed, but it voids the motor warranty and can negatively affect motor operation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is pre-designed and pre-drilled with appropriate mounting holes that align with standard motor configurations. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for field modifications to the motor engine block. The plate can be directly bolted to the motor using existing mounting surfaces, ensuring that the motor's structural integrity and warranty remain intact while still achieving secure installation.
3Ease of operation
If mounting holes are provided in the mounting plate, then the jackshaft can be secured, but the holes create weak points that may fail under stress
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate incorporates reinforcement ribs and gussets strategically positioned around the mounting hole areas. These local structural enhancements provide additional strength and stress distribution exactly where the holes create weaknesses. The reinforcement geometry is optimized to channel loads away from the hole edges while maintaining overall plate strength, allowing secure jackshaft mounting without compromising structural integrity.
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AI summary
This invention relates to a jackshaft mounting plate for connection to a motor that forms part of a jackshaft plate mounting kit. The mounting plate includes a flat base plate operably securable to a bottom surface of the motor and a pair of supports connected to the base plate to rotatably support a jackshaft therebetween. The jackshaft is operably connected to the output shaft of the motor such that the output of the motor can be translated by the jackshaft to operate an attachment operably connected to the jackshaft opposite the motor.