Elastic Clamp Structure for Vibration-Protected Electronic Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic device accommodating units fail to effectively suppress vibrations and shocks transmitted to electronic devices, which can lead to load exertion on weld portions and compromised noise removal due to potential breakage of lead welds.
Innovation Solution
A clamp with an elastic urging portion is integrated into the electronic device accommodating unit, featuring a base portion, clamping portion, and rib structure to securely attach and stabilize the electronic device within a housing, reducing vibration and shock impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electronic device accommodating unit is mounted in the vehicle without vibration suppression, then the device can be simply installed, but vibrations and shocks transmitted from the vehicle cause the electronic device main body to vibrate, potentially breaking the weld portions of the leads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating a vibration suppression member (elastic body) between the electronic device main body and the bottom wall of the housing. This elastic body is positioned in advance to absorb and attenuate vibrations and shocks before they can transmit to the electronic device and its weld portions, preventing potential damage from occurring in the first place
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a vibration suppression member as a mediating element between the external vibration source and the electronic device. This elastic body acts as a buffer that decouples the vibration transmission path, protecting the electronic device while still allowing the accommodating unit to function as intended
2Reliability
If the electronic device main body is allowed to vibrate freely in the accommodating unit, then the structure remains simple, but the vibration can exert load on the weld portions of the leads, potentially causing breakage and affecting noise removal
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration suppression member is installed beforehand in the housing to prevent vibration-induced damage to the noise removal function. By cushioning the electronic device against vibrations before they can affect the weld portions, the noise removal function is protected from degradation or failure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful effect of vibrations into a beneficial outcome by using the elastic body to absorb and dissipate vibrational energy. The vibration suppression member transforms the harmful mechanical vibrations into elastic deformation of the material, thereby protecting the electronic device and maintaining its noise removal function
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 elastic clamp effectively suppresses vibrations of the electronic device main body, reducing load on weld points and maintaining effective noise removal by stabilizing the device and preventing weld failure.
Implementation Method 1
an urging portion, provided on a second face of the base portion, having an elasticity, and configured to urge the device in a case where the base portion is connected to the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A clamp includes a base portion, a clamping portion and an urging member. The base portion is connected to a housing accommodating a device. The clamping portion is provided on a first face of the base portion, and clamps a mating member. The urging portion is provided on a second face of the base portion. The urging portion has elasticity, and urges the device in a case where the base portion is connected to the housing.