Elastic Locking Assembly for Precise Case Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current buckle mechanisms in electronic devices fail to accurately align with locking structures, leading to misalignment and causing operational issues.
Innovation Solution
A locking mechanism that includes a buckle and elastic elements, which align with locking parts, which contact with the second fixing surface, the buckle includes a third baffle, and the first contact surface. The second contact surface, the first fixing surface includes a second baffle, and the second contact surface. The second contact surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a conventional buckle mechanism is used where one end is pivoted on a case and another end buckles to a locking structure, then the mechanism can provide basic locking function, but it cannot accurately align with the locking structure when the distance between cases changes
Solution Approach 1:
The buckle mechanism transitions from a static pivoted connection to a dynamic elastic connection. The elastic element allows the buckle to move and adjust its position automatically when the distance between cases changes, maintaining accurate alignment with the locking structure through elastic deformation rather than mechanical pivoting.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the physical state of the connection from rigid pivoted to elastic deformable. The elastic element's ability to stretch and compress allows the buckle to adapt to varying distances while maintaining proper alignment, effectively changing the connection parameter from fixed geometry to elastic compliance.
2Measurement precision
If the buckle mechanism is made more complex to achieve accurate alignment, then alignment precision improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element enables the buckle to self-align with the locking structure automatically when cases are connected. The elastic deformation provides inherent alignment correction without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms, guides, or additional alignment features, allowing the system to self-correct alignment errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the alignment function from complex mechanical guidance structures and replaces it with the inherent properties of the elastic element. By removing the need for precision guides and complex pivoting mechanisms, the alignment function is achieved through the simpler elastic deformation of the material itself.
3Ease of operation
If a pivoted buckle mechanism is used, then the structure can accommodate movement, but it cannot maintain accurate alignment with the locking structure
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces static pivoted connections with dynamic elastic connections. The elastic element continuously adapts to movement while maintaining alignment through its elastic properties, whereas a pivoted connection would allow movement but lose alignment precision.
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
Enables precise alignment and secure fixation of electronic device components, ensuring stable operation and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
The two elastic elements are respectively accommodated in one of the two receiving grooves, and one end of each of the elastic elements is connected to the second case, and another end of each of the elastic elements is connected to the fixing rod
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a first case, a second case, and a locking assembly. The first case includes a first fixing surface, and the first fixing surface has a locking part. The second case includes a second fixing surface and two receiving grooves, and the two receiving grooves are respectively arranged on two sides of the second fixing surface. The locking assembly includes a buckle and two elastic elements. The buckle has a hook part and fixing rods. The fixing rods are arranged on two sides of the hook part. One end of each of the fixing rods abuts against the second fixing surface and slides relative to the second fixing surface, and another end of each of the fixing rods extends into the corresponding receiving groove. The hook part is configured to buckle to the locking part.