Adjustable Clamping Mount for Electronic Products on Support Frames

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mounting devices for electronic products are complex and expensive, making them difficult to assemble and disassemble, and are not adaptable to different support frame specifications.

Innovation Solution

A simplified mounting device with a clamping structure, holding elements, and a fastening mechanism that allows easy mounting and adjustment of electronic products on support frames of varying sizes, featuring a plastic clamping structure and metal holding elements that secure the product without requiring disassembly for orientation adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional mounting devices are used, then mounting reliability is improved, but device complexity increases and manufacturing cost rises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting reliabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting device is divided into independent functional modules: a support frame module, a clamping structure module, and a fastening element module. Each module can be manufactured separately and assembled independently, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining mounting reliability through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping structure is extracted as a separate removable component from the main support frame. This allows the clamping mechanism to be independently optimized and replaced without affecting the entire mounting device, simplifying the overall structure while ensuring reliable mounting through dedicated clamping functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Strength

If conventional mounting devices are used, then mounting strength is improved, but ease of assembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting strengthVSAvoidease of assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening elements incorporate a dynamic tightening mechanism that allows users to achieve secure mounting through simple rotational motion. The clamping structure features movable arms that can be easily adjusted and locked into position, providing strong mounting capability while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting device includes self-aligning features and tool-free fastening mechanisms that allow users to assemble and adjust the device without requiring special tools or complex procedures. The clamping arms automatically position themselves during installation, and the fastening elements can be tightened by hand, eliminating the need for additional assembly tools.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mounting devices are used, then adaptability to different specifications is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to support frame specificationsVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support frame is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate different electronic product sizes and shapes. The clamping structure features adjustable arm lengths and positioning mechanisms that can adapt to various support frame specifications without requiring complex customization, achieving versatility through standardized adjustable components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting device incorporates adjustable parameters including clamping force, arm position, and fastening tension that can be modified to suit different support frame specifications. These parameter adjustments allow the same basic structure to adapt to various mounting requirements without increasing structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Reliability

If conventional mounting devices are used, then product security is improved, but ease of disassembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct securityVSAvoidease of disassembly
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening elements use a dynamic locking mechanism that provides secure product mounting during normal operation but allows easy release when needed. The clamping arms feature a reversible locking action that maintains strong holding force during assembly but can be quickly released by simple manipulation, enabling both product security and easy disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11647107B2Mounting device for mounting electronic product
Publication Date: 2023.05.09 NANNING FUGUI PRECISION IND CO LTD
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AI summary

A mounting device for easy mounting of a wireless device includes a clamping structure configured to clamp a support frame. The clamping structure includes a base including an upper surface and a lower surface, a first clamping part rotatably connected to the base, a second clamping part rotatably connected to the base, and a connection portion connected to the lower surface of the base. The wireless device is thus supported. The support frame is clamped between the upper surface and the first clamping part, and the support frame is clamped between the upper surface and the second clamping part.