Adjustable Abutment Positioning Device for Anti-Wave Patches
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for positioning anti-wave patches on electronic devices require multiple custom shells for varying device dimensions, leading to bulky packaging and significant waste, as well as the risk of not having a suitable shell for every device.
Innovation Solution
A positioning device with adjustable abutment means, including orifices and ribs, allows for precise alignment of the patch relative to the device, enabling a single device to accommodate multiple electronic devices of different dimensions without the need for multiple shells.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple custom shells are manufactured for varying device dimensions, then positioning precision of the patch is improved, but packaging bulk and waste increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device is designed with adjustable stop means that can be repositioned along guide means to accommodate different device dimensions. A single positioning device thus serves multiple functions for various device sizes, eliminating the need for multiple custom shells while maintaining precise patch positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The stop means are made adjustable rather than fixed, allowing the positioning device to adapt dynamically to different device dimensions. The stop means can be repositioned along the guide means to match the specific dimensions of any device, providing precision without requiring multiple static shells.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple shells are included in the kit, then compatibility with more devices is improved, but the kit becomes bulky and generates waste
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device incorporates adjustable stop means that can be repositioned to accommodate different device dimensions. This universal design allows a single compact device to fit multiple device types, eliminating the need for a bulky kit containing multiple shells while maintaining broad device compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the functionality of multiple device-specific shells into a single positioning device with adjustable components. By combining what would have been separate shells into one adaptable device, the kit volume is dramatically reduced while preserving compatibility across device types.
3Loss of substance
If a single positioning device with adjustable stop means is used, then packaging bulk is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device is segmented into distinct functional components: a base structure, adjustable stop means, and guide means. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while keeping the overall design relatively simple and easy to manufacture, offsetting the complexity benefit of reduced packaging bulk.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (10) for positioning a first element (12) with respect to a second element (14), which has: - a horizontal panel (16), on the upper face of which the first element (12) is able to be disposed and which has a housing (20) that is able to hold the second element (14); and first abutment means (22) against which the first element (12) is able to come into abutment in a first adjusting direction and second abutment means (24) against which the first element (12) is able to come into abutment in a second adjusting direction perpendicular to the first adjusting direction, said first and second abutment means (22, 24) being mounted on the panel (16) and projecting from the upper face of the panel (16), characterized in that it has means for adjusting the position of the first abutment means (22) in the first adjusting direction and means for adjusting the position of the second abutment means (24) in the second adjusting direction with respect to the position of the housing (20) in the panel (16).