Adaptive Eyepiece Connection Device with Deformation Gap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing external tools for eyepiece modules have poor applicability as they can only adapt to one specific size of functional components, requiring replacement when different sized components are needed.
Innovation Solution
An external connection device with a cylindrical main body part separated into a connecting section and a mounting section, featuring a notch region and deformation gaps that allow the size of the internal accommodation space to be adjusted, enabling the device to clamp and fix functional components of various sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an extended external tool is used to adapt to a functional structure of one size, then the tool can securely fix that specific size component, but it cannot adapt to functional structures of different sizes, resulting in poor applicability
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting section incorporates a deformation gap that allows the structure to dynamically change its internal accommodation space. When the locking mechanism is activated, the first and second hold hoop parts move relative to each other through the deformation gap, enabling the connecting section to adapt to different sizes of functional components. This dynamic adjustment eliminates the need for tool replacement while maintaining secure fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical parameter of the internal accommodation space by allowing the hold hoop parts to move and deform. The deformation gap enables the connecting section to adjust its dimensions to match different component sizes, transforming a fixed-structure tool into an adaptive one that maintains applicability across various functional structures.
2Reliability
If the internal accommodation space is reduced to clamp and fix the functional component, then secure fixation is achieved, but the device cannot accommodate components of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting section transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one through the deformation gap. When fixation is needed, the locking mechanism causes the hold hoop parts to move closer, reducing the accommodation space for secure clamping. When adapting to different sizes, the hold hoop parts can be repositioned through the deformation gap to create the appropriate space, thus achieving both secure fixation and size adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting section is segmented into movable components (first and second hold hoop parts) separated by the deformation gap. This segmentation allows each part to move independently to adjust the internal space, enabling the structure to maintain fixation stability for the current component while having the capability to adapt to different sizes by repositioning the segmented parts.
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 external connection device can effectively adapt to functional components of different sizes, enhancing the applicability and versatility of eyepiece modules by allowing for secure and stable fixation without the need for tool replacement.
Implementation Method 1
a deformation gap that is arranged in the circumferential direction of the connecting section, the notch region is in connection with the deformation gap
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AI summary
Provided are an external connection device (300), an eyepiece module and a hand-held apparatus. The external connection device (300) is configured for connecting an eyepiece (100) to an external functional component, which includes a main body part (310) and a locking mechanism (320), wherein the main body part (310) is a cylindrical structural member, and the inner surface of the main body part (310) is provided with a separation portion (311) arranged in a ring shape, which separates the main body part (310) into a connecting section (312) and a mounting section (313), and the main body part (310) is connected to the eyepiece (100) via the mounting section (313); a side wall of the connecting section (312) is provided with a notch region (312a) and a deformation gap (312b), the deformation gap (312b) is arranged in the circumferential direction of the connecting section (312), the notch region (312a) is in connection with the deformation gap (312b), and is extended to an end of the connecting section (312) away from the mounting section (313), and the connecting section (312) forms a first hold hoop part (312c) and a second hold hoop part (312d) on two sides of the notch region (312a) respectively; the locking mechanism (320) is connected to the first hold hoop part (312c) and the second hold hoop part (312d) respectively, and is configured for locking the first hold hoop part (312c) and the second hold hoop part (312d), so that the connecting section (312) clamps and fixes the functional component.