Elastic Hung Structure to Prevent Fastener Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices hung on fasteners are prone to separation and falling due to unexpected strikes or shakes, leading to potential damage and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
A hung structure comprising a hung member with an opening that includes an insertion area and a first slot area, where a fastener can pass through, and a restriction member with an elastic unit that deforms to secure the fastener in the slot area, preventing separation from the fastener.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional fastener is used to hang an electronic device, then the device can be easily installed, but the device may become separated from the fastener due to unexpected strikes or shakes
Solution Approach 1:
The restriction member is designed as an elastic component that can dynamically adapt its state: remaining flexible during normal conditions to allow installation, and activating under external force (strikes or shakes) to prevent separation. This dynamic behavior resolves the contradiction between ease of installation and attachment reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The restriction member is pre-configured to provide counter-action before separation occurs. When the fastener is inserted, the restriction member is positioned to abut against the fastener, creating preliminary resistance that prevents separation under unexpected forces, thus improving attachment reliability while maintaining ease of installation.
2Reliability
If a restriction member with elastic unit is added to prevent separation, then attachment reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The restriction member utilizes an elastic unit that functions as a flexible component, allowing the system to achieve improved attachment reliability through a simple, thin elastic structure rather than complex rigid mechanisms. This flexible approach minimizes added complexity while effectively preventing fastener separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The restriction member is designed to be self-activating through the insertion process itself. When the fastener is inserted through the opening, it automatically pushes the restriction member into the activated state where it abuts the fastener. This self-service mechanism improves attachment reliability without requiring additional actuators or complex control systems.
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 restriction member effectively prevents the hung device from falling during unexpected strikes or shakes, enhancing user safety by securely maintaining the device's attachment to the fastener.
Implementation Method 1
the fastener pushes a section surface of the restriction section to elastically deform the elastic unit
Data Source
AI summary
A hung structure is provided. The hung structure is adapted to be hung on a fastener. The hung structure includes a hung member and a restriction member. The hung member includes an opening, wherein the opening includes an insertion area and a first slot area, the fastener is adapted to pass through the opening via the insertion area, the fastener is adapted to slide from the insertion area to the first slot area, and when the fastener is in the first slot area, the hung member is supported by the fastener. The restriction member includes an affixed section, an elastic unit and a restriction section. The affixed section is affixed to the hung member. The elastic unit is connected to the affixed section. The restriction section is connected to the elastic unit, wherein the restriction section corresponds to the insertion area.