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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bracket systems for mounting rod components are either inconvenient for detachment due to being fixed in place or suffer from instability due to loose connections with the rod components.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design featuring a base with a hooking part and a damping element, where the damping element is integrated with a mounting hole that prevents upward movement, allowing for secure mounting and detachment by applying sufficient force, while the anti-detachment structure ensures stability and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If locking fixing is used to connect the bracket and rod component, then the connection stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because the bracket cannot be detached conveniently
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic controllable state. The rod component can be easily inserted into the groove and locked in place through elastic deformation, but can also be easily removed by applying upward force to overcome the elastic locking force. This dynamic characteristic allows the connection to adapt between secure mounting and convenient detachment based on operational needs.
2Ease of operation
If a groove is provided on the bracket surface for rod insertion, then the ease of operation is improved, but the connection stability deteriorates because the rod components tend to loosen
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element is pre-loaded to create a preliminary locking force that actively prevents the rod component from loosening or detaching. When the rod is inserted into the groove, the elastic element deforms and generates a restoring force that pushes against the rod, creating a self-locking effect that maintains connection stability without requiring additional fastening operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the damping element is made detachable through the mounting hole, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The damping element is segmented into two functional parts: a tailstock portion that interfaces with the mounting hole and can be detached for replacement, and a damping head portion that remains within the groove to provide continuous damping function. This segmentation allows the damping element to be partially replaced or adjusted without requiring complete disassembly of the bracket system, balancing adaptability with structural simplicity.
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 solution enables secure mounting and easy detachment of rod components with enhanced stability, allowing for convenient replacement of damping elements based on rod specifications, ensuring the rod components remain securely attached.
Implementation Method 1
a damping portion of the damping element is located in the groove
Implementation Method 2
the damping element will stop the rod component from moving up by damping
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket includes a base for external connection and a hooking part connected with the base, a bending portion of the hooking part forms a groove, a groove wall connected the groove with the base is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting hole is provided with a damping element, and a damping portion of the damping element is located in the groove.