Building Opening Connecting Structure for Adjustable Dividing Member Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connecting structures for objects, such as window frames, lack the ability to adjust the position of dividing members during installation, leading to structural defects and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A connecting structure comprising a first engaging member and a second engaging member, where the second engaging member has a protrusion that passes through a hole in the first engaging member, allowing for relative movement when the distance between them exceeds a certain thickness, enabling fine-tuning of the position of interconnected objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional dividing member is fixed between two parallel straight bars, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the dividing member cannot be moved or fine-tuned during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing a connecting structure where the dividing member can transition from a fixed state to a movable state during installation. The connecting structure includes engagement features that allow the dividing member to be initially positioned and then adjusted to a precise location before being locked in place, enabling both simplicity and adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structure is segmented into multiple functional components: an engagement portion that initially holds the dividing member, an adjustment mechanism that allows movement, and a locking portion that secures the final position. This segmentation enables the structure to provide both ease of operation and controlled complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the dividing member is fixed during assembly, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the installation convenience is poor and structural defects may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting structure implements preliminary action by providing a preliminary engagement feature that holds the dividing member in place during assembly, allowing for subsequent adjustment to the precise final position. This ensures both installation convenience and positioning precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structure acts as an intermediary between the dividing member and the frame, providing an adjustment mechanism that allows fine-tuning of the dividing member's position while maintaining secure connection, thus achieving both installation ease and positioning precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a connecting structure allows movement of interconnected objects, then the flexibility during installation is enhanced, but the stability of the connected structure may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting structure applies dynamics by providing a transient movable state during installation that transitions to a stable fixed state after positioning. The structure allows adjustment during installation but maintains stability in the final assembled state through locking features.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structure changes its parameters from a movable state with adjustment capability to a fixed state with high stability. The structure includes features that enable position adjustment during installation, then lock the dividing member in place to ensure structural stability.
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AI summary
A connecting structure, which is located between a first object and a second object, includes a first engaging member and a second engaging member located between the first engaging member and the first object. The first engaging member is located between the second engaging member and the second object. The second engaging member has a thickness. When a distance between the first engaging member and the first object is less than or equal to said thickness, the first engaging member and the second engaging member are not movable relative to each other. When said distance is greater than said thickness, the first engaging member and the second engaging member can be moved in a direction relative to each other, moving the first object and the second object relative to each other as well. A covering device for an opening of a building is also disclosed, which includes said connecting structure.