Adjustable Strength Clip With Locking Restraint Against Loosening

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing clips lose stability and fixed performance after adjustment, failing to securely fasten devices to surfaces due to ease of loosening.

Innovation Solution

An adaptability strength clip featuring a clip seat, clamping plate, regulator, fixator, and restraining apparatus with positioning and sliding components, including reset springs and limiting bolts, allows for adjustable and secure fixation of devices by preventing easy loosening.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the regulator is made easily adjustable, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability of the device is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The regulator is designed with a dynamic locking mechanism that allows easy adjustment during operation but automatically locks into fixed positions to maintain stability. The clamping plate can slide along the regulator for adjustment, and the fixing component engages with positioning holes to lock the position, providing both ease of operation and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The regulator allows changing of operational parameters (position, angle) through sliding and rotating movements. The clamping plate can be positioned at different locations along the regulator, and the fixing component engages with multiple positioning holes to secure different parameter settings, enabling both adjustability and stable fixation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If the clamping plate is made loosely connected for easy adjustment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the fixed performance is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidfixed performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The clamping plate is connected to the regulator through a sliding mechanism that allows easy movement for adjustment. During operation, the clamping plate can be freely moved along the regulator. When positioning is required, the fixing component engages with the positioning holes on the regulator to lock the clamping plate in place, providing both ease of adjustment and reliable fixation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing component acts as an intermediary between the clamping plate and the regulator. It enables easy adjustment by allowing the clamping plate to slide freely, and ensures reliable fixation by engaging with the positioning holes on the regulator to lock the position, thus mediating between adjustability and fixed performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If the device structure is simplified for ease of manufacture, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the stability is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into several simple functional components: regulator, clamping plate, fixing component, and positioning holes. Each component has a specific function and can be manufactured independently using simple processes. The regulator provides the structural framework, the clamping plate provides clamping function, and the fixing component provides locking function, achieving stability through functional segmentation rather than complex structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The positioning holes are directly formed on the regulator body, eliminating the need for separate positioning components. The fixing component utilizes these pre-formed holes for engagement, and the clamping plate naturally engages with the regulator structure. This self-service design achieves stable fixation without adding complex manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Enhances the stability and fixed performance of devices by ensuring they remain securely attached to surfaces, reducing shake and improving firmness through precise adjustment and restraint mechanisms.

Implementation Method 1

The inner wall of the support frame is fixedly connected with a reset spring. One side of the reset spring away from the support frame is fixedly connected with a binding block.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The inner wall of the sliding slot is inserted into and slidably connected with a limiting bolt.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS12055172B2Adaptability strength clip
Publication Date: 2024.08.06 XIAMEN LEMAY TRADING CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the technical field of clips, and specifically relates to an adaptability strength clip comprising a clip seat, a clamping plate and a restraining apparatus. The clamping plate is slidably connected with an inner wall of the clip seat. A regulator is rotatably connected on a surface of the clip seat. A fixator is fixedly connected on the surface of the clip seat. The inner wall of the fixator is rotatably connected with a positioning clip. The restraining device is arranged on the surface of the clip seat. The restraining device comprises a positioning block. The positioning block is fixedly connected on the surface of the clip seat. The positioning holes are formed in the surface of the positioning block. The inner wall of the positioning hole is rotatably connected with a support frame.