Cylindrical Grille Elastic Deformation Shape Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sound output apparatuses have limited functionality due to restricted data access and lack of integration with diverse network environments, and the elliptical shape of grilles used to protect speakers is difficult to maintain due to material elasticity and restoring forces.
Innovation Solution
A hub device with integrated sound output and communication capabilities that connects various devices and sensors via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Z-Wave technologies, along with a cylindrical grille design that maintains shape through elastic deformation to fit the hub's components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If an elliptical shape grille is used to protect speakers, then the appearance and protection function are improved, but the shape is difficult to maintain due to material elasticity and restoring force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the grille shape from an elliptical form to a cylindrical form. The cylindrical shape with uniform circular cross-section provides superior structural stability and resistance to elastic deformation compared to the elliptical shape, while still achieving the desired appearance and speaker protection functions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the geometric parameters of the grille by transitioning from an elliptical cross-section to a cylindrical cross-section. This parameter change fundamentally alters the structural properties, making the grille more resistant to shape distortion while maintaining its protective and aesthetic functions
2Ease of manufacture
If the grille is made from material with elasticity, then the manufacturing and installation become easier, but the restoring force makes it difficult to maintain the desired shape
Solution Approach 1:
The cylindrical geometry provides uniform stress distribution and enhanced structural rigidity compared to elliptical shapes, allowing the elastic material to be formed more easily while maintaining shape stability during operation
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
Enhances data exchange and control capabilities between devices, while the grille's design ensures stability and appearance by utilizing elastic deformation to match the hub's components.
Implementation Method 1
a cylindrical grille design that maintains shape through elastic deformation to fit the hub's components
Data Source
AI summary
A method relates to manufacturing a sound output apparatus. The method includes processing a flat metal plate to have a shape with through-holes; forming a cylindrical grille by bonding two sides of the processed flat metal panel to each other so that a side corresponding to the upper end of the main shape forms an upper end of the grille and a side corresponding to the lower end of the main shape forms a lower end of the grille. The upper end of the grille is deformed to correspond to a shape of a cover by inserting the cover into an opening formed in an upper surface of the grille. A lower end of the grille is deformed to correspond to a shape of the lower-end holding portion formed in the base, by inserting the lower-end holding portion into a lower opening formed in the grille.