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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bracket connection structures are cumbersome for assembly and disassembly, and they often result in chaotic cabling when connecting electronic equipment, making them inconvenient for transportation and management.

Innovation Solution

A bracket design featuring symmetrically disposed sockets and convex clasps with insertion and clamping portions, allowing for a quick and stable connection between supporting and fixed pieces, and an integrated electric connection structure with sockets and sheets to reduce cabling complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If connection pieces such as screws are used to connect supporting pieces and fixed pieces, then the connection strength is improved, but the assembling and disassembling process becomes cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidassembling and disassembling convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is divided into two functional parts: convex structures on fixed pieces and corresponding connection hole structures on supporting pieces. This segmentation allows the connection to be made through simple insertion and elastic clamping without requiring screws or complex fastening mechanisms, thus maintaining connection strength while greatly simplifying assembly and disassembly operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The convex structures are designed with elastic properties that enable them to automatically clamp into the connection hole structures through elastic deformation. This self-clamping mechanism eliminates the need for additional fastening operations, allowing the connection to secure itself upon insertion, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining reliable connection strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Stability of the object's composition

If fasteners are knocked into fastener holes for fixed connection, then the connection stability is improved, but the matching connection with movable pieces provided with hooks cannot be realized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidmatching connection capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The convex structures and connection hole structures are designed as universal connection interfaces that can accommodate both fixed pieces and movable pieces with hooks. The elastic clamping mechanism provides stable connection for fixed pieces while also enabling smooth insertion and removal for movable pieces, thus achieving both connection stability and adaptability through a single unified connection system.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If hanging holes and hooks are used for connection, then the adaptability for connecting fixed pieces and movable pieces is improved, but the connection of fixed pieces still needs screws and other parts for further fixing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection adaptabilityVSAvoidnumber of parts
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the hanging hole function and the fastening function into a single integrated connection hole structure. The connection hole structures include elastic clamping portions that provide both the hanging capability and the automatic fastening mechanism, eliminating the need for separate screws and other fastening parts. This merging reduces device complexity while maintaining connection adaptability for both fixed and movable pieces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Use of energy by moving object

If power lines are directly led to corresponding shelves for charging equipment, then the power supply function is improved, but chaotic cabling on the shelf and in warehouse occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoidcabling complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power supply function is nested within the bracket structure itself through integrated connection hole structures that incorporate electrical contacts. The electrical connections are embedded in the connection interfaces between supporting and fixed pieces, allowing power to be supplied to equipment mounted on the bracket without requiring external power lines running through the shelf and warehouse. This nesting eliminates chaotic cabling while maintaining power supply capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 design enables easy assembly and disassembly of brackets while ensuring connection strength and stability, and simplifies electrical connections by integrating power supply directly into the bracket structure, reducing cable management issues.

Implementation Method 1

The convex structures include two symmetrically disposed convex clasps. The sockets include insertion portions and clamping portions which are communicated with each other. A clearance of the clamping portions is smaller than that of the insertion portions. The convex clasps are inserted into the insertion portions and move to be clamped into the clamping portions.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3546765B1bracket
Publication Date: 2021.08.11 SHANGHAI EYEMOVE IMAGE PRINTING CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a bracket connection structure, used for connecting a supporting piece with a fixed piece of a bracket. The bracket connection structure includes at least one group of connection hole structures arranged on the supporting piece and at least one group of convex structures arranged on the fixed piece. Jacks include insertion portions and clamping portions which are communicated with each other. A clearance of the clamping portions is smaller than that of the insertion portions. Convex clasps are inserted into the insertion portions and move to be clamped into the clamping portions. Further, the bracket connection structure further includes a first connection plate detachably mounted on the supporting piece. The connection hole structures are arranged on the first connection plate. Further, corresponding positions on the back surfaces of the jacks are all provided with electric connection sheets connected to an external power supply. The connection hole structures form an electric socket. The present invention further provides a bracket, including a supporting piece and a fixed piece. The supporting piece and the fixed piece are connected through the bracket connection structure. The bracket further includes a movable piece. The movable piece is directly hooked into the jacks through hooks arranged at the end portion.