Universal Assembly Module With Anti-Rotation Coupling Mold
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Solution Overview
Problem
Common assembly modules involve complex processes and multiple apparatus, leading to complications that slow down the assembly speed and hinder ease of operation.
Innovation Solution
An assembly module comprising a first assembly mold with a setup portion and a coupling mold, where the coupling mold has a limiting portion for anti-rotation and can include sensors or energy bodies for sensing and performing various operations, such as hot melt, welding, or pneumatic actions, to facilitate quick and easy assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple assembly apparatus and processes are used according to components to be assembled, then the assembly can be completed, but the operation becomes complicated and assembly speed is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal assembly mold structure that can accommodate different components through interchangeable coupling molds. The first assembly mold and second assembly mold can be used for assembling different types of components (LED bulbs, tubes, panels) by simply changing the coupling mold, eliminating the need for multiple specialized assembly apparatus while maintaining adaptability to various component types.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly system is divided into modular components: a base assembly mold structure and interchangeable coupling molds. Each coupling mold is designed for specific component types but all fit the same assembly mold interface. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple component types with a single assembly apparatus, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple assembly apparatus and processes are used, then various assembly operations can be performed, but the number of operations increases and assembly speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple assembly operations into a single integrated assembly mold structure. The first assembly mold and second assembly mold work together with the coupling mold to perform positioning, connection, and fixation operations simultaneously. This consolidation reduces the number of separate assembly steps and apparatus needed, thereby increasing assembly speed while maintaining the capability to perform various assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mold is pre-configured with connection structures and positioning features before the assembly process begins. The first and second assembly molds are designed with predetermined engagement interfaces. This preliminary preparation of the assembly apparatus allows for rapid assembly execution without requiring multiple sequential operations, thus improving assembly speed while maintaining operational versatility.
3Reliability
If a coupling mold with limiting portion is used, then anti-rotation and mutual limiting are achieved, but the coupling mold structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mold incorporates asymmetric limiting portions with different shapes and orientations on its surface. These asymmetric features engage with corresponding features on the first and second assembly molds to provide anti-rotation capability and mutual limiting. The asymmetric design achieves reliable positioning and rotation prevention through simple geometric shapes rather than complex mechanical mechanisms, maintaining structural simplicity while ensuring reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly module enables stable and efficient coupling of elements to assembled objects, achieving quick assembly and ease of operation by providing mutual limiting or anti-rotation and enabling advanced operational capabilities like sensing and reporting, thus improving assembly speed and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
the first setup portion or the coupling mold is provided with a sensor or an energy body, the sensor or the energy body is for sensing and reporting information
Implementation Method 2
the sensor or the energy body is for the coupling mold or the first setup portion to perform a hot melt, welding, pressurization, heating
Implementation Method 3
the sensor or the energy body is for the coupling mold or the first setup portion to perform a hot melt, welding, pressurization, heating, magnetic attraction
Implementation Method 4
the sensor or the energy body is for the coupling mold or the first setup portion to perform a hot melt, welding, pressurization, heating, magnetic attraction, moving, pneumatic
Implementation Method 5
the sensor or the energy body is for the coupling mold or the first setup portion to perform a hot melt, welding, pressurization, heating, magnetic attraction, moving, pneumatic, oil hydraulic, liquid hydraulic
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly module includes a first assembly mold, a second assembly mold and at least one coupling mold. The first assembly mold has at least one first setup portion, the second assembly mold has at least one second setup portion, and the second assembly mold corresponds to the first assembly mold. The coupling mold is removably disposed at a position corresponding to the at least one first setup portion, at least one second setup portion, or the least one first setup portion and the at least one second setup portion. The coupling mold is provided with a limiting portion, and the first assembly mold or the second assembly mold is provided with a corresponding limiting portion. The coupling mold provides mutual corresponding limiting or anti-rotation against the corresponding limiting portion by using the limiting portion.