Workstation Leg Assembly with Simplified Coupling and Latch Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing workstations with adjustable-height features face challenges in simplifying the attachment and detachment of legs, which complicates movement and reconfiguration, such as during relocation or storage.
Innovation Solution
A workstation design featuring a leg assembly with adjustable-length legs that telescope and include a housing with actuator mechanisms, allowing for selective attachment and detachment via complementary frame and leg coupling features, along with a latch system for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the leg assembly includes complex attachment mechanisms with multiple coupling features and latch systems, then the reliability of leg attachment is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is divided into separate functional components: frame coupling features on the leg assembly, corresponding coupling features on the frame, and a latch system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The complementary coupling features are designed to automatically align and engage with each other during the attachment process, reducing the need for complex alignment mechanisms. The latch system provides self-securing functionality that maintains reliability while minimizing the number of manual adjustment steps required.
2Ease of operation
If the leg assembly is designed for easy detachment to facilitate movement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of leg attachment may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic system that can easily switch between attached and detached states. The latch system enables quick transition while maintaining secure attachment when engaged, resolving the contradiction between ease of detachment and attachment reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The complementary coupling features are pre-configured to guide the leg assembly into proper alignment with the frame during attachment. This preliminary alignment action ensures reliable engagement without requiring complex adjustment procedures, maintaining both ease of operation and attachment reliability.
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AI summary
A coupling system between the frame and the leg assembly of a workstation is described. The coupling system can be configured to selectively attach and detach the leg assembly from the frame. The leg assembly can include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to adjust the length of the leg. The leg assembly can include a leg coupling feature and the frame can have a frame coupling feature. The leg coupling feature can be configured to engage with the frame coupling feature, for instance to attach the leg to the frame. The workstation can include a latch configured to engage with the leg assembly. Engagement of the latch with the leg assembly can secure a position of the leg with respect to the frame.