Elastic Clasp with 8-Shaped Base for Heating Vessel Seal Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connecting clasps with round or oval bases and non-intersecting inner sleeves are prone to shifting, compromising the securement of seals on heating vessels.
Innovation Solution
A diamond-shaped clasp body with an '8' shaped, non-planar base made of elastic stainless steel that forms a whole unit, preventing shifting by securely clamping into the heating vessel body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the base is round or oval and the inner sleeve has no intersection point with the outer wire mesh skeleton, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the wire mesh skeleton is easy to shift and the seal cannot be secured firmly
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with an '8' shaped non-planar structure instead of traditional round or oval symmetric shapes. This asymmetric configuration creates specific intersection points with the wire mesh skeleton that prevent shifting while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standard forming processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The base transitions from a planar structure to a non-planar three-dimensional '8' shaped configuration. This dimensional change creates multiple contact points and intersection areas with the wire mesh skeleton, providing stability in multiple directions and preventing shifting that cannot be achieved with flat designs.
2Manufacturing precision
If the clasp body is rigid and fixed in shape, then the manufacturing precision is high, but the clasp cannot adapt to different positions and the seal cannot be secured firmly
Solution Approach 1:
The clasp body is designed with elastic properties allowing it to deform under external force and rebound to its original shape after force removal. This dynamic characteristic enables the clasp to adapt to different positions and secure the seal firmly while maintaining manufacturing precision through controlled elastic deformation of stainless steel material.
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 clasp effectively prevents wire mesh skeleton shift and secures the seal firmly on the heating vessel by utilizing its elastic properties to rebound and clamp into place.
Implementation Method 1
the clasp body is made of elastic stainless steel, and deformation can occur when the external force is applied. After eliminating the external force, the clasp body can bounce back to the original shape.
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AI summary
A clasp for connecting sealing parts of a heating vessel and a main body of a heating container, having a clasp body and an “8” shaped base. The clasp body has a diamond shape and is made to be elastic so that the clasp can firmly connect with the heating vessel. The “8” shape of the base is non-closed and is a non-planar structure.