Universal Panel Jig with Multi-Axis Sliding Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional panel jig apparatuses are not adaptable to panels of different shapes and sizes across various vehicle types, leading to high investment costs and complex system configurations due to the need for dedicated jig apparatuses for each vehicle type.
Innovation Solution
A panel jig apparatus comprising a base frame with first and second moving units and support units, which include sliding plates, drive motors, lead screws, and ascending and descending mechanisms, allowing for the adjustable support of panels of varying dimensions and curvature, enabling universal application across different vehicle types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated jig apparatuses are manufactured for each vehicle type, then the apparatus can support panels of specific shapes and sizes, but investment costs increase and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal jig apparatus that can accommodate multiple vehicle types and panel configurations through standardized interfaces and adjustable components. The base frame structure with modular support units allows the same apparatus to serve multiple functions across different vehicle models, eliminating the need for dedicated jig apparatuses for each vehicle type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs adjustable and movable components including height-adjustable support units, movable clamping mechanisms, and reconfigurable positioning systems. These dynamic elements enable the jig apparatus to adapt its configuration to match different panel shapes and sizes, providing versatility without requiring multiple dedicated apparatuses.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated jig apparatuses are manufactured for each vehicle type, then the apparatus can support panels of specific shapes and sizes, but investment costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal jig apparatus that can accommodate multiple vehicle types and panel configurations through standardized interfaces and adjustable components. The base frame structure with modular support units allows the same apparatus to serve multiple functions across different vehicle models, eliminating the need for dedicated jig apparatuses for each vehicle type.
3Device complexity
If conventional panel jig apparatus is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot correspond to panels of different shapes and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the jig apparatus into modular segments including separate support units, clamping mechanisms, and positioning systems that can be independently adjusted and reconfigured. This segmentation allows the apparatus to maintain structural simplicity while gaining adaptability through modular recombination for different panel types.
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 apparatus can support panels of different shapes and sizes, reducing initial investment costs and simplifying system configurations by being universally applicable, while ensuring stable and precise mounting and fixing of panels during vehicle assembly.
Implementation Method 1
a first drive motor, and a first lead screw. The first guide rail is disposed in a left-right direction on the base frame within the first rail housing, and the first rail block is engaged with the first lead screw and installed to be movable along the first guide rail by operation of the first drive motor
Implementation Method 2
The first support units are movable leftward and rightward on the base frame by the respective first sliding plates, and movable upward and downward by an ascending and descending means so as to support a panel
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AI summary
A panel jig apparatus is provided which has first moving units that are respectively installed at the left and right sides of a base frame, and selectively reciprocate a first sliding plate provided on top of the base frame leftward and rightward on the base frame. Likewise, the second moving units are respectively installed at the front and rear sides of the base frame, and selectively reciprocate a second sliding plate provided on top of the base frame forward and rearward on the base frame. The first support units are movable leftward and rightward on the base frame by the respective first sliding plates, and movable upward and downward by an ascending and descending means so as to support a panel. The second support units are movable forward and rearward on the base frame by the second sliding plates, and provided to support the panel.