Deformable Securing Plate for Play-Free Component Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securing arrangements for components to appliances often lack simplicity and ease of mounting, particularly in applications like solenoid control valves to transmission actuators, and fail to provide a reliable play-free locking mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A deformable securing element with weakened regions and deformation zones, comprising a plate with apertures or grooves, is used to create a positive-locking and/or non-positive locking connection by bracing against spacers with screws, allowing for adaptation to the component's surface and ensuring secure attachment without mechanical overstress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing securing arrangements are used to secure components to appliances, then the components can be attached, but the mounting process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element is divided into distinct functional regions: deformation zones for adapting to the component surface, weakened regions for controlled deformation, and unweakened receiving regions for bracing against spacers. This segmentation allows each region to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall mounting process while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing element is pre-formed with weakened regions and deformation zones during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation allows the element to be easily deformed and adapted to the component surface during mounting without requiring complex tools or procedures, thereby improving ease of operation.
2Reliability
If existing securing arrangements are used, then components can be secured, but play-free positive-locking connection is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element utilizes controlled deformation of its material properties through the deformation zones to achieve play-free positive-locking. By changing the physical state of the material in specific regions (from rigid to deformable and back), the element creates a reliable mechanical interlock with the component without requiring complex locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the securing element have different mechanical properties: the deformation zones are designed to be more compliant for adaptation, while the unweakened receiving regions maintain structural integrity for bracing. This local differentiation of material properties enables reliable locking while keeping the overall design simple.
3Strength
If existing securing arrangements are used, then components can be attached, but the components may be mechanically overstressed
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element incorporates flexible deformation zones that can adapt to the component surface through controlled deformation rather than rigid forcing. This flexibility allows the element to conform to surface irregularities and achieve secure attachment without applying excessive mechanical stress that could damage the component.
Solution Approach 2:
The weakened regions are pre-designed to deform in a controlled manner during mounting, acting as a cushion that absorbs mounting forces and prevents transmission of excessive stress to the component. This beforehand preparation of the securing element protects the component from mechanical overstress while still achieving a strong connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables a simple, reliable, and play-free securing of components to appliances, achieving both positive-locking and non-positive locking connections without overstressing the components, suitable for applications like solenoid control valves in automated manual transmissions.
Implementation Method 1
a securing element which is deformable in regions and is designed for the substantially play-free and positive-locking and/or non-positive locking connection of the at least one component to the appliance
Implementation Method 2
a holding plate of elastic metal is arranged on the side of the yoke leg that faces the coil, the holding plate being supported by its central part on the yoke leg and being braced by bent-up side parts on both sides in longitudinal grooves in the main body
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AI summary
A securing arrangement for securing at least one component to an appliance is provided. The at least one component is arranged on a receiving region of the appliance. The securing arrangement comprises a securing element configured for locking connection of the at least one component to the appliance. The securing element comprises a plate and has weakened regions and deformation zones between at least one peripheral, unweakened receiving region and at least one pressure and centering region resting on a surface of the component. The securing arrangement further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the receiving region of the appliance to below the height of the surface of the at least one component. The at least one unweakened receiving region of the securing element is configured to be braced against the spacers.