Elastic Abutment Structure for Smooth Movement and Limiting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing structures fail to facilitate smooth movement and effective abutment due to the absence of a corresponding design, leading to impaired functionality.
Innovation Solution
An abutment structure comprising a body portion, abutment portion, and an elastic element, where the abutment portion is movably arranged on the body portion with an elastic element between them, forming an elastic abutment space, and optionally integrated with a wheel member, to enable smoother movement and abutment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a general object structure is used without specific movement design, then the structure is simple, but the object cannot smoothly move and perform abutment and limitation
Solution Approach 1:
The abutment structure is divided into distinct functional segments: a body portion, a movable abutment portion, and an elastic element. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function (movement, abutment, elastic recovery) independently, enabling smooth operation while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The abutment portion is designed to be movable relative to the body portion, transitioning between different positions through the elastic abutment space. This dynamic design allows the structure to adapt during operation, achieving smooth movement and effective abutment without requiring complex mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If friction is reduced through material coatings, then movement becomes smoother, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The friction characteristics of the abutment structure are modified by changing the surface parameters through coating materials. By applying friction-reducing coatings to specific surfaces, the movement smoothness is improved while the manufacturing process remains relatively simple, as coating is a standard surface treatment technique.
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 allows for smoother movement and effective abutment by reducing friction and enabling elastic alignment, limiting, and facilitating snap-fitting, thereby enhancing the functionality of objects such as electronic devices and heat sinks.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic element is arranged between the body portion and the abutment portion, so that an elastic abutment space is formed between the body portion and the abutment portion
Implementation Method 2
a surface of the body portion or the abutment portion is provided with a friction reducing material to reduce friction of the body portion or the abutment portion moving on a carrier
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an abutment structure and an abutment method thereof. The abutment structure includes a body portion, an abutment portion, and an elastic element, so that an elastic abutment space is formed between the body portion and the abutment portion. Alternatively, the abutment structure is provided with a wheel member, so that an elastic abutment space is formed between the abutment portion and the wheel member and the body portion. Smoother movement and effects of abutment and limitation can be achieved through the abutment portion, the wheel member, or cooperation between the abutment portion and the wheel member.