Embedded Bolt Locking Structure for Stable Mounting Plate Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unstable connection between an embedded bolt and a mounting plate can occur if the nut becomes loose after installation, as the connection relies solely on the nut.
Innovation Solution
A stably-connected embedded bolt design that includes a mounting plate with a bolt slidably connected to it, a limit plate, a slide block, a spring, and limit sleeves and blocks to ensure the nut and bolt remain stable by limiting their movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the embedded bolt is connected to the mounting plate only by means of the nut, then the structure is simple and easy to install, but unstable connection may be caused if the nut becomes loose after installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic elements including a spring that can compress and expand, and a slide block that moves along the bolt, creating a dynamic connection system that adapts to operational forces and maintains stable connection between the bolt and mounting plate
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structure is divided into multiple functional segments: the nut for initial fastening, the limit plate for positioning, the slide block for movement control, and the fixture block for securing, with each segment performing a specific function to collectively ensure stable connection
2Reliability
If limit components are added to prevent nut loosening, then connection stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple limiting functions are merged into integrated components: the limit plate combines positioning and limiting functions, the slide block integrates movement control and limiting actions, and the fixture block combines securing and stabilizing functions, reducing the number of separate parts needed
Solution Approach 2:
Components are designed with multiple functions: the spring provides both elastic restoring force and pushing action, the slide block serves as both a moving element and a limiter, and the fixture block performs both securing and stabilizing roles, making each component multi-functional
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 design effectively prevents the nut from becoming loose by using a spring-driven mechanism and limit blocks and sleeves to maintain a stable connection between the embedded bolt and the mounting plate.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (33) is arranged on the limit plate (3), wherein one end of the spring (33) comes into contact with the limit plate (3), and other end of the spring (33) comes into contact with the slide rod (32)
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a stably-connected embedded bolt, including a mounting plate. A bolt is slidably connected to interior of the mounting plate, a limit plate is fixedly connected to the bolt, and the limit plate comes into contact with the mounting plate. A slide block is slidably connected to interior of the limit plate, a slide rod is fixedly connected to the slide block, the slide rod is slidably connected to interior of the limit plate, and a spring is arranged on the limit plate.