X-Type Elevation Platform With Elastic Support and Easy Height Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing elevation working platforms for tablet computers have complex structures and inconvenient height adjustment mechanisms, often relying on mechanical springs that can be cumbersome to adjust.
Innovation Solution
An elevation working platform with a simple structure featuring X-shaped elevating components and an elastic component to support the weight of the upper support, allowing for easy height adjustment through a locking mechanism that utilizes sliding rails and movable pins to secure the desired height.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mechanical spring or torsion spring is used to provide lifting resilience, then the platform can support the upper support, but the structure becomes complicated and height adjustment becomes bothersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex mechanical spring system and replaces it with a simplified elastic component integrated into the X-shaped elevating mechanism. The elastic component is positioned to directly bear the weight of the upper support, eliminating the need for separate mechanical spring assemblies and reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining support reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the lifting resilience function with the X-shaped elevating components by integrating the elastic component into the hinge mechanism. The elastic component works in conjunction with the support rods to provide both structural support and height adjustment capability, combining multiple functions into a unified system that reduces complexity
2Reliability
If a mechanical spring or torsion spring is used to provide lifting resilience, then the platform can support the upper support, but height adjustment becomes bothersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the cumbersome adjustment mechanism associated with traditional mechanical springs and replaces it with a slide rail and movable pin system. This allows the upper support to be easily adjusted to different heights by simply sliding the pin along the rail, making height adjustment convenient while the elastic component continues to provide reliable support
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustability through the slide rail and movable pin mechanism, allowing the height of the upper support to be easily changed. The elastic component maintains continuous support during adjustment, enabling smooth and convenient height modification without compromising support reliability
3Ease of operation
If X-shaped elevating components with sliding rails and movable pins are used, then height adjustment becomes convenient, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the X-shaped elevating components with the sliding rail and movable pin mechanism into an integrated system. The elastic component is positioned to work directly with the support rods and hinge seats, merging the elevation function with the adjustment mechanism. This integration reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining convenient height adjustment capability
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 platform provides a stable and adjustable support system with a lower cost structure, enabling convenient height adjustment without altering the lateral position of the upper support, enhancing practicality and mechanical strength.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic component bears at least a part of the weight of the upper support
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AI summary
An elevation working platform includes a lower support and an upper support. At least one group of X-type elevation mechanisms is provided between the lower support and the upper support. The elevation working platform further includes an elastic element. A first end of the elastic element is connected between two end points of a first support rod or a second support rod. A second end of the elastic element is connected to the lower support or a second hinging seat capable of sliding relative to the lower support. Using the X-type elevation mechanisms, the front and back positions of the upper support do not change in an elevating process of the upper support, the structure is simple and practical, and the cost is relatively low.