Anti-dropping Device Connection Member Screw Rotation Prevention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing screw anti-dropping solutions are inconvenient and prone to failure due to rotating elastic members, bending issues, and stuck components, leading to difficulties in operation and safety concerns during high-altitude installations.

Innovation Solution

An anti-dropping device comprising a connection member with a first hole for the anti-dropping boss and second holes for screws, along with a connecting part and an axle sleeve, which prevents screw rotation and falling by fixing the connection member to an apparatus, using a fixing member with an annular protruding edge and waist-shaped holes for secure engagement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an elastic member is used to prevent screw dropping, then the anti-dropping function is achieved, but the elastic member rotates during installation and fastening

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-dropping functionVSAvoidinstallation operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a connection member as an intermediary component between the elastic member and the screw. The connection member includes a first hole for the anti-dropping boss and second holes for screws, with connecting parts linking them. This intermediary structure prevents the elastic member from rotating during installation while maintaining the anti-dropping function, as the connection member absorbs and distributes the rotational forces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If an elastic member is used to prevent screw dropping, then the anti-dropping function is achieved, but the elastic member may be directly bended

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-dropping functionVSAvoidelastic member durability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the anti-dropping system into multiple components: the elastic member, the connection member with holes and connecting parts, and the anti-dropping boss. This segmentation distributes the mechanical stresses and prevents direct bending of the elastic member, as the connection member structure provides support and guidance for force distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If an individual anti-dropping member is designed separately, then the anti-dropping function is achieved, but the design complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-dropping functionVSAvoidstructure design
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the anti-dropping function with the connection structure by integrating the anti-dropping boss, connection member with holes, and connecting parts into a unified system. This combination eliminates the need for separate individual anti-dropping members, reducing design complexity while maintaining the anti-dropping function through the integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If the anti-dropping member and elastic member are tightly fitted, then the anti-dropping function is improved, but stuck or over-tightened situations occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-dropping effectVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing specific geometric features at critical locations: the first hole adapts to the cross-section of the anti-dropping boss, the second holes are positioned for screw insertion, and the connecting parts have specific shapes. These localized geometric optimizations ensure proper fit and function while preventing stuck or over-tightened situations through controlled clearance and engagement geometry.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9611883B2Anti-dropping device and connection member
Publication Date: 2017.04.04 ZTE CORP
  • US9611883B2 patent drawing
  • US9611883B2 patent drawing
  • US9611883B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An anti-dropping device and connection member, wherein the anti-dropping device comprises a connection member (40) and an anti-dropping boss (60); wherein the connection member (40) comprises: a first hole (42), which is adapted to a cross section of the anti-dropping boss (60) and configured to rotatably sheath the connection member (40) onto the anti-dropping boss (60); at least one second hole (44), which is configured to rotatably sheath a screw (10) into the connection member (40); and at least one connecting part (46), both ends of the connecting part (46) being respectively connected to the first hole (42) and the second hole (44); one end of the anti-dropping boss (60) is fixed on an apparatus (70) and is configured to fix the connection member (40) to the apparatus (70), thus facilitating operation and ensuring good safety during use of screws.