Sleeve/Socket Joints TRIZ Cases

Eccentric latching hole and elastic member secure screwdriver head to mounting base, resolving low locating accuracy in industrial assembly.

Double cam levers enable partial opening to check pressure, preventing accidental release of hazardous contents during maintenance.

A segmented backup ring uses a tapered surface to guide shaft insertion and prevent seal protrusion under high pressure.

An elastic adapter allows a threaded chaser probe to move laterally and angularly, accommodating offset parts without jamming.

Non-uniform O-ring cross-section reduces stress concentration at the outer ring contact point.

Segmented backing rings and an intumescent mat accommodate longitudinal movement in exhaust manifolds, preventing gas leaks under high heat.

A tubing fitting uses opposing projections and sloping ramps to create a rotational locking mechanism for secure fluid connections.

A composite expansion joint uses a flexible resin cylinder to surround metal baffles and enable large deformation.

A flexible hinge sleeve guides tool insertion while a latch mechanism secures the internal bearing, preventing loss during dynamic movement.

A resilient clamping sleeve expands radially to secure fluid lines within engine bores.

A clamping device uses a controlled sliding sleeve to decouple the servomotor during machining while rigidly connecting transmission components.

A pressure activated seal uses fluid pressure to expand flexible flaps and bias the sealing surface outwardly against adjacent components.

Blade flexures prevent axial expansion under pressure, enabling multi-axis pivot movement without increasing conduit weight.

Heat-resistant gaskets shield exhaust pipe seals from thermal expansion gaps, preventing gas leakage and ensuring reliable sealing.

Selective material removal tunes thermal conductivity across discrete cells, resolving temperature uniformity variations in semiconductor processing.

A pipe coupling uses a flexible sleeve to envelope pipe ends and secure connections via hose clamps.

Segmenting the adapter into rigid and flexible parts resolves dimensional stability versus flexibility trade-offs while reducing pressure losses.

Roll-forming replaces machining to form double-crested threads, eliminating debris that compromises o-ring sealing while reducing production costs.

A wheel positioning device uses a synchronous cam and hydraulic brake to achieve precise radial alignment during automated transfer.

Multiple jackbolts distribute clamping force across a main element to resist vibration-induced loosening in sub-sea pipe joints.

A pipe clamp uses a foldable link and threaded fastening bar to adjust clamping force across varying pipe diameters.

A fluid coupling system uses a crank arm assembly to control a locking pin for secure engagement of sleeve and collar components.

A self purging expansion joint circulates purge fluid through flow-restricting orifices driven by pressure differentials.

Asymmetric deflection chambers distribute hammering loads across two locking elements, extending service life and reducing vibration.

A handheld apparatus uses mechanical compression to join flexible tubing without electrical power.

Narrow dividing cuts and bridge members allow on-site shortening of flexible seal strips, preventing leakage from inaccurate manual cutting.

A connector system secures flexible carbon fiber tubing sections using axial and radial screws.

Segmented anti-pull-out protrusions engage circumferential grooves on flat tool surfaces, preventing extraction and rotation during high-load machining.

A substrate gripping apparatus uses vertically movable support posts and a relative movement mechanism to control substrate holder positioning.

A medical tubing clamp uses a hinge-connected structure with wall portions and a shelf to transition between open and closed modes.

A one-piece bolt clamps profile tubes using integrated screw units that engage directly into the tube material.

Helical slide grooves guide locking balls to compress clamping jaws, preventing loosening caused by complex traditional locking structures.

Elongated female end with tapered inner surface prevents separation and leakage under environmental stress.

Inclined assembling holes engage tool grooves to prevent sliding or rotation, resolving incomplete restriction in conventional shrink fit assemblies.

A sealed piston with a movable tube or bellows delivers fluids to a moving workpiece in a vacuum environment.

A marine riser assembly uses a segmented ring to exert radial compressive force on tubular members for secure connection.

A guide element directs laminar coolant flow along a rotating tool shank, resolving inefficiency at high speeds.

A pipe joint uses a radial gap to accommodate thermal shrinkage differences between plastic and metal components.

An arcuate channel guides translatory bodies to transmit force, preventing blood contamination in the chuck.

Axial shifting of the locking sleeve reduces radial and tangential play between drive shaft and tool holder for secure torque transfer.

Spring-loaded plungers replace loose set screws in thread die sockets, preventing accidental ejection during tool switching.

Segmented wafer chucks apply independent RF power to conductive zones, resolving etch rate non-uniformity across varying chip layouts.

Eccentric gripping members secure disc-like articles during fluid treatment, preventing damage from excessive mechanical force at high spin speeds.

A rotating log saw clamp uses relative motion between two portions to secure a product roll during cutting operations.

Metal segment troughs shear retainer beads during over-pressurization, creating a secondary load path that limits destructive radial forces on pipe joints.

A clamping chuck with an integrated drawbar uses rotational form-locking to secure pallets against extraction during high overload events.

A medical forceps employs a spring-loaded blocking element to hold the movable grip, preventing maloperation during assembly.