Cooling Device Linking Mechanism That Prevents Deformation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for connecting multiple cooling devices cause deformation, leading to a compromised aesthetic appearance and reduced insulation thickness, which in turn decreases cooling performance.
Innovation Solution
A linking mechanism featuring support members mounted on the cooling devices with connection members that pass between them, secured by screws and springs, allowing for firm grouping without deformation and easy assembly/disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If connection holes are formed on the outer surfaces of cooling devices and connectors are placed on them to group cooling devices, then cooling devices can be firmly grouped, but the cooling devices are deformed and aesthetic appearance is deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces support members as intermediary elements that are attached to the rear surfaces of cooling devices, rather than directly to the outer surfaces. These support members serve as mediators that enable connection between cooling devices without deforming their outer surfaces, thus maintaining aesthetic appearance while achieving firm grouping.
2Stability of the object's composition
If connection holes are formed on the outer surfaces of cooling devices and connectors are placed on them to group cooling devices, then cooling devices can be firmly grouped, but insulation thickness decreases at the deformed portions and cooling performance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support members act as intermediaries that bear the connection load, preventing deformation of the cooling device bodies. By transferring the connection forces to the support members attached on rear surfaces, the insulation thickness and structural integrity of the cooling devices are preserved, maintaining cooling performance.
3Shape
If support members are mounted on the side walls of cooling devices and connection members are passed between them, then cooling devices can be grouped without deformation, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linking mechanism is segmented into distinct components: support members attached to cooling devices and separate connection members that pass between them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining aesthetic appearance.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a linking mechanism (1) comprising a first support member (3) and a second support member (3) both being suitable to be placed between the two cooling devices (C1, C2) situated side by side, the first support member (3) being mounted on the side wall of one of the cooling devices (C1) and the second support member (3) being mounted on the side wall of the other cooling device (C2),