Cutout Panel Mounting With Pivoting Claws to Protect Seals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in securely fastening touch-sensitive panels in cutouts without causing damage to surrounding structures or seals, particularly when the panels need to be easily removable and adjustable.
Innovation Solution
A panel design featuring fastening claws with angled sections and a housing, allowing for secure fastening through frictional engagement and minimal contact with the surrounding structure, using screws or quick-release elements to adjust the fit and protect seals from stress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fastening claws are used to securely fasten the panel in the cutout, then the panel mounting reliability is improved, but the surrounding structure and seals may be damaged due to excessive stress
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening claw is divided into multiple functional sections: a first section with an elongated opening for screw engagement, and a second section that pivots to rest against the surrounding structure. This segmentation allows the fastening function to be separated from the sealing function, enabling secure mounting while protecting the seal from excessive stress.
Solution Approach 2:
The second section of the fastening claw is designed to be movable, allowing it to pivot between a first position (when the claw is loose) and a second position (when tightened). This dynamic design enables the fastening claw to adapt to variations in the surrounding structure, maintaining secure fastening without applying excessive stress to the seal.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the panel is securely fastened to prevent movement, then the mounting stability is improved, but the panel becomes difficult to remove and adjust
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening claw's second section is designed to pivot freely when the fastening element is loosened, allowing easy removal and adjustment of the panel. When the fastening element is tightened, the claw stabilizes to provide secure mounting. This dynamic design enables the system to switch between stable and easily adjustable states.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening element (screw or quick-release element) acts as an intermediary that controls the state of the fastening claw. By tightening or loosening this intermediary element, the user can easily transition between secure mounting and easy removal/adjustment states without requiring complex mechanisms.
3Strength
If traditional fastening methods are used to secure the panel, then the mounting strength is improved, but the installation and removal processes become complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening claw's movable second section allows for quick engagement and disengagement when combined with quick-release elements. The dynamic design enables the claw to automatically position itself during installation, reducing the time and complexity of the mounting process while maintaining strong fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening claw is designed to self-position and self-adjust during installation. The movable second section automatically finds its correct position against the surrounding structure, eliminating the need for precise manual alignment and reducing installation time and complexity.
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 ensures secure, damage-free mounting of touch-sensitive panels in cutouts, allowing easy installation and removal while protecting surrounding structures and seals from excessive stress.
Implementation Method 1
fastening claws arranged on the back side of the panel which secure the panel in the cutout by resting against the back side of the structure surrounding the cutout
Data Source
AI summary
A panel including a housing arranged on a back side of the panel, and first and second fastening claws. The first and second fastening claws are arranged on different sides of the housing or opposite each other on the housing. Each of the first and second fastening claws comprise a first section having an elongated opening or a slot, into which a fastening element extending from the housing engages. Each of the first and second fastening claws comprises a second section which, in a first position, rests against the housing and, in a second position, rests against a back side of a structure that surrounds a cutout in which the panel is mounted. A first surface region in the housing is formed around each of the fastening elements with a second surface region adjoining the first surface region towards a housing center line or a housing center.