Clamping Fixture with Movable Connector and Elastic Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a portable and reliable clamping fixture that can securely hold mobile devices, as existing solutions fail to provide a lightweight, easy-to-operate, and versatile option for various mobile device forms and usage scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A clamping fixture design featuring a body, a movable connector, a first clasp, at least one elastic member, and a lock, where the connector and clasp are coupled through fasteners, allowing for adjustable holding of mobile devices with automatic opening and rotation mechanisms for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the clamping fixture uses a simple structure, then it is light in weight and easy to manufacture, but it lacks reliability and secure holding capability
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping fixture is divided into multiple functional modules: a body structure, a connector that can move relative to the body, elastic members for applying clamping force, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall light weight and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed to be movable relative to the body along a first direction, allowing the fixture to dynamically adjust to different device sizes and shapes. This dynamic capability enhances secure holding without requiring a heavy, rigid structure.
2Reliability
If the clamping fixture uses a complex locking mechanism, then it provides reliable secure holding, but it becomes difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic members automatically apply clamping force when the connector moves, and the locking mechanism engages automatically to maintain the clamped state. This self-service behavior provides secure holding without requiring complex manual operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the clamping fixture is designed for versatility to hold various mobile devices, then it improves adaptability, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping fixture is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate various mobile device forms and sizes. The movable connector and adjustable clamping mechanism allow a single fixture design to serve multiple functions across different device types without increasing structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The clamping fixture is lightweight, reliable, and easy to operate, providing secure holding and adjustable positioning for mobile devices, enhancing usability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
at least one first elastic member applies force to the body and the connector along the first direction
Data Source
AI summary
A clamping fixture includes a body, a connector, a first clasp, at least one first elastic member and a lock. The connector is movable relative to the body along a first direction. The first clasp includes a first fastener and is disposed at one end of the connector. The at least one first elastic member is configured to apply force to the body and the connector along the first direction. The lock includes a second fastener. The first clasp and the lock are coupled through the first fastener and the second fastener.