Water Circulator Mount With Independent Height and Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water circulator mounting systems lack independent mechanisms for controlling vertical and angular adjustments, limiting flexibility in positioning the water circulation assembly within bodies of water or liquids.
Innovation Solution
A mount with independent mechanisms for vertical and angular adjustments, featuring a shaft mount bracket with a first releasable lock mechanism and a collar with a second releasable lock mechanism, allows for precise positioning of the water circulator by controlling rotation and vertical movement separately.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single mechanism is used to control both vertical height and angular orientation, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation and positioning precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism is divided into two independent adjustment mechanisms: a first mechanism for controlling vertical height and a second mechanism for controlling angular orientation. Each mechanism operates separately with its own locking system, allowing independent adjustment of positioning parameters without interfering with the other degree of freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism incorporates releasable lock mechanisms that allow the support tube to be dynamically adjusted between fixed and movable states. The locks can be engaged to secure the support tube at desired positions or disengaged to allow repositioning, providing dynamic control over the positioning process.
2Manufacturing precision
If independent mechanisms are used for vertical and angular adjustments, then the positioning precision and flexibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism is divided into two independent adjustment mechanisms: a first mechanism for controlling vertical height and a second mechanism for controlling angular orientation. Each mechanism operates separately with its own locking system, allowing independent adjustment of positioning parameters without interfering with the other degree of freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows independent control of two key positioning parameters: vertical height and angular orientation. By separating the control mechanisms for each parameter, the system achieves precise control over both degrees of freedom, enabling accurate positioning of the water circulation assembly at various heights and angles.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the water circulation assembly is fixed in position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different water conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism incorporates releasable lock mechanisms that allow the support tube to be dynamically adjusted between fixed and movable states. The locks can be engaged to secure the support tube at desired positions or disengaged to allow repositioning, providing dynamic control over the positioning process.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism is designed to accommodate various positioning requirements by providing independent adjustment of vertical height and angular orientation. This multi-functional capability allows the water circulation assembly to be adapted to different water conditions, depths, and flow requirements while using a single versatile mounting structure.
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AI summary
A mount for a water circulator is described that is configured to control vertical adjustment and angular (or horizontal) adjustment of a water circulation assembly using independent mechanisms on the mount that mounts the water circulator to a support structure.