Adjustable Buffer Structure for Display Panel Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Unadjustable buffer structures in packaging boxes fail to effectively absorb external forces during transportation, leading to potential deformation or breakage of display panels.

Innovation Solution

A buffer structure comprising a fixing frame, adjusting components with elastic members, and buffer members that absorb impact forces by allowing the display panel to directly contact the buffer member, reducing the force exerted on the panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an unadjustable buffer structure is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot effectively absorb external forces during transportation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection effectivenessVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer structure transforms from a static, unadjustable design to a dynamic, adjustable system. The adjusting component allows the buffer member's position and buffering force to be modified according to different packaging needs, enabling the structure to adapt to varying external forces during transportation and thereby improving protection effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The buffer structure is divided into distinct functional modules: a buffer member for absorbing impact, an adjusting component for modifying buffering characteristics, and a fixing frame for structural support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide effective protection against external forces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Object-affected harmful factors

If the buffer structure is made adjustable with elastic members, then it can absorb impact forces effectively, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimpact force absorptionVSAvoidcomponent quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer structure utilizes elastic members whose stiffness and buffering characteristics can be adjusted by changing parameters such as the number of elastic members, their material properties, pre-compression levels, and geometric configuration. This allows effective impact force absorption to be achieved by adjusting parameters rather than adding complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The adjusting component acts as an intermediary between the buffer member and the fixing frame, providing a controlled interface for modifying buffering characteristics. This intermediary mechanism allows adjustment of the buffer structure's properties without requiring complete redesign of the entire system, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 buffer structure effectively absorbs impact forces, preventing damage to display panels during transportation by distributing and absorbing shocks through elastic members.

Implementation Method 1

the elastic member is clamped between the other end of the adjusting member and the second surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10934074B2Buffer structure and packaging box
Publication Date: 2021.03.02 HKC CORP LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a buffer structure and a packaging box, the buffer structure includes a fixing frame, the fixing frame includes a mounting plate and a supporting plate, the mounting plate connects to the box body, the supporting plate includes a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to each other, and includes an adjusting hole running through the first surface and the second surface; an adjusting component, the adjusting component includes an adjusting member, and a fixing member, the adjusting component passes through the adjusting hole, the fixing member connects to an end of the adjusting member and stops against the first surface, the other end of the adjusting member abuts the second surface; and a buffer member, the buffer member connects to a surface of the adjusting member away from the supporting plate.