Adjustable Bracket Support Structure for Filling Excess Device Gaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support structures for filling excess spaces in devices are inconvenient due to the need for multiple layers of filling materials, which affects structural strength and is not adaptable to different space configurations.
Innovation Solution
A support structure comprising a first bracket, a second bracket, and at least one elastic member, allowing the structure to be adjusted in length and width by sliding the second bracket relative to the first and using expansion members, enabling it to fit various sizes and enhance structural strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If foam filling materials are used to fill excess spaces, then structural strength is enhanced, but multiple layers are required which increases device complexity and difficulty of disposition
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple detachable brackets that can be independently positioned and connected. Each bracket can be separately installed and adjusted, eliminating the need to stack multiple layers of foam materials while still providing comprehensive structural support throughout the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure employs adjustable and detachable brackets that can be dynamically reconfigured based on the actual device configuration. The brackets can be moved, adjusted, and repositioned to adapt to different space requirements, providing flexibility that static foam filling cannot achieve.
2Strength
If foam is used to fill excess space, then structural strength is improved, but the volume must be large enough which is inconvenient for use
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of filling the entire excess space with uniform foam material, the support structure places brackets only at specific critical locations where structural support is most needed. This localized approach provides adequate structural strength while minimizing the overall volume of support elements required.
Solution Approach 2:
The support function is segmented into discrete brackets positioned at key locations rather than using continuous foam filling. This segmentation allows structural strength to be provided only where necessary, reducing the total volume of support material while maintaining effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If foam is redesigned to correspond to different spaces, then adaptability to different battery types is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to inconvenience of use
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses standardized brackets with universal connection mechanisms that can accommodate different battery types and configurations. The same bracket design can be used across various device types, eliminating the need to redesign foam fillers for each specific application while maintaining ease of installation and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The brackets are designed to be dynamically adjustable and reconfigurable, allowing the same support structure to adapt to different space requirements and battery types without requiring redesign. This dynamic adaptability maintains operational convenience while achieving versatility.
4Volume of stationary object
If multiple layers of foam are stacked to fill larger spaces, then excess space is filled, but ease of manufacture worsens due to increased difficulty of disposition
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure divides the space-filling function into multiple independent brackets rather than stacking foam layers. Each bracket is a discrete component that can be individually manufactured and positioned, simplifying the manufacturing process compared to creating and stacking multiple layers of custom foam pieces.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating large-volume foam fillers that require complex shaping and stacking, the support structure uses smaller standardized brackets positioned at specific locations. This approach fills the excess space effectively while using simpler, more easily manufactured components.
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 support structure can be easily switched between multiple sizes, improving convenience and enhancing the structural strength of devices by effectively filling excess spaces without the need for multiple layers of filling materials.
Implementation Method 1
at least one elastic member is detachably connected to the first bracket and the second bracket
Data Source
AI summary
A support structure including a first bracket, a second bracket, and at least one elastic member is provided. The first bracket includes multiple first alignment hole groups. The second bracket is detachably connected to the first bracket along a first axis. The second bracket includes multiple second alignment hole groups. The second bracket is adapted to slide relative to the first bracket along the first axis to change a length of the support structure along the first axis. The at least one elastic member is detachably connected to the first bracket and the second bracket. When the second bracket is connected to the first bracket, at least one of the first alignment hole groups is aligned with at least one of the second alignment hole groups to form at least one insertion space. A portion of the at least one elastic piece is located in the corresponding at least one insertion space and connected to the first bracket and the second bracket.