Elastic Member Mounting Device for Easy Panel Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plate-like member mounting devices, such as those for advertising signs and lighting apparatus cover panels, are cumbersome and require numerous parts, making them difficult to mount and detach, especially in applications like station passageways where frequent replacements are needed.
Innovation Solution
A plate-like member mounting device featuring a base member with supporting portions and elastic members that undergo first- and second-level deformations in response to thrusts, allowing easy mounting and detachment with a simple configuration, where the elastic members support the plate-like member from both sides.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws or special metal fittings are used to fix advertising signs, then the signs can be securely mounted, but the mounting and detachment process becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state of the elastic member from rigid to flexible, allowing it to deform and return to its original shape. This enables the member to securely hold the plate-like object during mounting while allowing easy detachment by overcoming the elastic force, thus improving both mounting security and ease of operation simultaneously
2Reliability
If multiple springs and frame members are used to mount cover panels, then the mounting structure becomes reliable, but the device complexity increases and requires many parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of multiple springs, frame members, and mounting structures into a single elastic member. This integrated elastic member provides both the structural support and the mounting/detachment mechanism, significantly reducing the number of parts while maintaining mounting stability through its elastic deformation capability
3Adaptability or versatility
If frequent replacement of plate-like members is required, then adaptability is improved, but the use of traditional mounting methods increases loss of time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic characteristics through the elastic member that can deform and return to its original state. This dynamic behavior allows the mounting structure to adapt to frequent mounting and detachment operations, enabling quick replacement of plate-like members without the time-consuming processes associated with traditional screw or fitting-based methods
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 easy and stable mounting and detachment of plate-like members, reducing the complexity and effort required, while ensuring secure holding at a predetermined location, even in applications with frequent replacements.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one elastic member (i) is fixed to the elastic member fixed surface, (ii) is subjected to first-level deformation in the vertical direction in a case where the at least one elastic member receives a first-level thrust of a vertical direction, (iii) after the first-level deformation, is further subjected to second-level deformation in the vertical direction in a case where the at least one elastic member receives a second-level thrust in the vertical direction, which second-level thrust is larger than the first-level thrust
Implementation Method 2
in a case where a thrust in the first direction is applied to the elastic member, the elastic member is deformed in the first direction
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AI summary
A plate-like member mounting device 1 supports a front panel 14 with use of panel supporting portions 23 and a damper 12 of a base panel 11. The damper 12 is subjected to first-level deformation with a small thrust in the vertical direction, and after that, is subjected to second-level deformation with a large thrust. The damper 12 is deformed in the first direction with a thrust in a first direction, and supports the front panel 14 from a back surface side of the front panel 14 while the damper 12 is being subjected to the first-level deformation.