Universal Roller Bracket With Multi-Position Roller Tubes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing movable barriers require multiple uniquely sized roller brackets to maintain the angle between the track and the barrier, leading to increased inventory complexity and servicing costs due to the need for various bracket types.
Innovation Solution
A universal roller bracket with multiple roller tubes spaced at different distances from the barrier surface, allowing a single bracket to be used across varying sections, reducing the number of unique parts required.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple uniquely sized roller brackets are used to maintain the angle between the track and the barrier, then the barrier can be properly installed and function correctly, but the inventory complexity and servicing costs increase due to the need for various bracket types
Solution Approach 1:
The roller bracket is designed with multiple roller tubes positioned at different distances from the barrier surface, allowing a single bracket type to serve multiple sections of the barrier at different heights. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple uniquely sized brackets while maintaining proper installation and function across all sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is divided into multiple sections with individual roller tubes positioned at different distances from the barrier surface. Each roller tube can be independently selected based on the specific section of the barrier being installed, allowing the same bracket design to accommodate varying angles and heights through selective configuration rather than requiring different bracket types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple uniquely sized roller brackets are used to accommodate varying angles and heights at different sections, then the barrier can be properly installed, but the number of unique parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal roller bracket design incorporates multiple roller tubes at different distances from the barrier surface, enabling one bracket type to accommodate varying angles and heights at different sections. This eliminates the need for multiple unique bracket parts while maintaining the adaptability required for proper installation across all barrier sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design allows for selective configuration of roller tubes based on installation requirements. By choosing which roller tube to use at each section, the same physical bracket can dynamically adapt to different angles and heights, reducing the number of unique parts needed while maintaining versatility.
3Reliability
If multiple uniquely sized roller brackets are used to maintain proper track angle, then the barrier functions correctly, but the servicing costs and inventory tracking complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal roller bracket design with multiple roller tubes allows the same bracket type to maintain proper track angles at all sections. This standardization reduces servicing costs by eliminating the need to track and manage multiple unique bracket types in inventory, while still ensuring correct installation and function throughout the barrier system.
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AI summary
A universal roller bracket for a movable barrier having a surface, the universal roller bracket comprising: a first bracket section configured to be coupled to the movable barrier; a first arm extending from the first bracket section; and a plurality of roller tubes supported by the first arm and spaced from the surface of the movable barrier by the first arm, each roller tube of the plurality of roller tubes configured to receive a roller stem, each roller tube being spaced a different distance from the surface of the movable barrier.