Detachable Suction Cup Mount Structure for Fast Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing suction cup structures for car camera mounts are cumbersome to disassemble and replace, particularly when damage occurs during filming.

Innovation Solution

A detachable attachment structure with a clamping part, fixed part, and locking part that facilitates seamless disassembly and replacement of the suction cup, featuring a sliding groove, guiding segments, and elastic limiting components for efficient attachment and detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a ball joint connection is used to link the suction cup to the support leg, then the connection allows 360-degree adjustable rotation and flexible positioning, but the suction cup becomes difficult to disassemble and replace when damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustable connectionVSAvoiddisassembly and replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is divided into separate segments: a clamping part that can be opened and closed, and a fixed part with a clamping position. This segmentation allows the suction cup to be easily detached by opening the clamping part, while still providing secure connection when closed, resolving the contradiction between secure adjustable connection and easy disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping part is designed to be dynamically adjustable between clamped and released states. The locking part can be moved to lock the clamping part in the closed position for secure connection, or released to allow opening for disassembly. This dynamic capability enables both secure adjustable connection and easy replacement when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed connection structure is used to attach the suction cup, then the structure is simple and stable, but the suction cup cannot be easily replaced when damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidreplacement of damaged component
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is divided into a clamping part and a fixed part, allowing the suction cup to be detached by opening the clamping part. This segmentation maintains stable connection during use while enabling easy replacement when the suction cup is damaged, resolving the contradiction between connection stability and ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping part acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fixed part and the suction cup. It provides a stable connection when closed, yet can be opened to allow removal of the suction cup for replacement, thus resolving the contradiction between connection stability and ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If a locking mechanism is added to enable easy release of the suction cup, then the disassembly becomes effortless, but the structure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovedisassemblyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking part is designed to be manually operable by the user without requiring additional tools or complex mechanisms. The user can easily move the locking part to lock or release the clamping part, achieving effortless disassembly while minimizing structure complexity through self-service operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The locking part is a simple, easily manufactured component that can be discarded or replaced if needed. Its simple design minimizes added complexity while providing the necessary locking function, and the entire clamping mechanism can be easily discarded and replaced as a unit if damaged, balancing ease of operation with acceptable structure complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

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 user convenience by allowing effortless disassembly and replacement of damaged suction cups, ensuring uninterrupted filming.

Implementation Method 1

Adsorption components for suction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS12535098B2Detachable attachment structure
Publication Date: 2026.01.27 TILTA INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure belongs to the field of suction cups, in particular to a user-friendly detachable attachment structure, wherein comprising installation components and suction-based adsorption components. The installation components consist of a clamping part on one side, equipped with a clamping position to detachably clamp the adsorption component, and a fixed part on the other side with a connection position for linking external structures. In the present disclosure, the harmonized arrangement of the fixed part and clamping part facilitates effortless disassembly and replacement of the adsorption component when necessary, significantly enhancing user convenience.