Automatic Clamper Mechanism with Elastic Self-Service Opening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clamps are inconvenient due to manual operation for opening and closing the clamping head and adjusting tightness, lacking automatic functionality.
Innovation Solution
A clamper design featuring a base, movable elements, sliding mechanisms, connecting bars, clamping elements, and elastic elements that allow for automatic operation and adjustable clamping force, enabling the clamper to securely hold devices with a combination of sliding and elastic mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual method is used to open/close clamping head and adjust tightness, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping head automatically opens and closes itself through the elastic element's restoring force when the movable element returns to its initial position, eliminating the need for manual operation to open the clamp. The system serves itself by using the compression of the elastic element during closing to power the opening action.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping mechanism transitions from a static manual adjustment system to a dynamic automatic system where the elastic element provides continuous force to open the clamping head, and the movable element's movement dynamically controls the transition between open and closed states.
2Extent of automation
If automatic operation is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic opening function is achieved through self-service where the elastic element's stored energy automatically reverses the clamping action without requiring additional actuators, control systems, or power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping mechanism is segmented into independent functional components: the elastic element provides opening force, the movable element controls closing motion, and the clamping head performs the actual clamping, allowing each component to be simple while achieving automatic operation collectively.
3Ease of operation
If adjustable clamping force is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping force is adjusted by changing the compression distance of the elastic element, which modifies the elastic force parameter. This allows continuous adjustment of clamping force through a single parameter (compression distance) rather than requiring multiple adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The clamper provides convenient, automatic operation and adjustable clamping, enhancing usability by allowing secure fixation and release of devices without manual effort.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic element... The first elastic element includes a terminal connecting to the sliding element
Data Source
AI summary
A clamper includes a base, a movable element, a sliding element, a connecting bar, a clamping element and a first elastic element. The movable element is movable in a first direction relative to the base. The sliding element is movable in a second direction relative to the base. The connecting bar connects the movable element and the sliding element. The clamping element sets on the sliding element. The first elastic element includes a terminal setting on the sliding element.