Fastening Assembly With Auto-Rotating Clamp for Nut Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for connecting two objects using bolts and nuts require manual alignment of nuts, increasing labor intensity and affecting user experience.
Innovation Solution
A fastening assembly comprising a mounting cylinder frame, a movable part, and a turnover part, where the transmission rod drives the movable part to switch the turnover part between vertical and horizontal states, allowing the butting block and turnover part to clamp objects without manual nut alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If bolts and nuts are used to connect two objects, then the connection strength is improved, but the labor intensity increases due to manual alignment of nuts
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover part automatically rotates to the horizontal state and the movable part automatically clamps the objects through the transmission rod mechanism, eliminating the need for manual nut alignment. The system performs the alignment and clamping actions autonomously once the bolts are inserted.
Solution Approach 2:
The turnover part is pre-configured to rotate to the horizontal state when the movable part moves, and the bulge on the first vertical beam is positioned to automatically trigger this rotation. The alignment action is prepared in advance through the mechanical design rather than requiring manual intervention during assembly.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment of nuts is required, then the connection precision can be controlled, but the time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover part self-rotates to the correct horizontal position and the movable part self-aligns to the precise clamping position through the transmission rod mechanism, achieving precise alignment automatically without manual intervention and significantly reducing assembly time.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical structure is pre-designed with the bulge and guide features that automatically guide the turnover part and movable part to their correct positions, preparing the alignment path in advance to eliminate time-consuming manual adjustment.
3Device complexity
If a traditional bolt-nut connection is used, then the structure is simple, but the automation level is low
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into independent functional modules: the mounting cylinder frame with transmission rod, the movable part with clamping function, and the turnover part with rotation function. Each module performs a specific automated action, achieving high automation while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The turnover part dynamically rotates from vertical to horizontal state, and the movable part dynamically moves to the clamping position, transforming static bolt-nut connection into a dynamic automated assembly process that responds to the transmission rod's movement.
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AI summary
A fastening assembly includes a mounting cylinder frame, a movable part and a turnover part, the mounting cylinder frame is provided with a first vertical beam and a transmission rod, the mounting cylinder is provided with a butting block at the top of the first vertical beam, the transmission rod passes through the butting block, the side wall of the first vertical beam is provided with a bulge, the movable part is connected with the transmission rod, and the turnover part is arranged on the first vertical beam and rotationally connected with the movable part. The turnover part is butted with the bulge, the turnover part is located between the butting block and the movable part, and has a vertical state and a horizontal state. The transmission rod is used to drive the turnover part to switch between the horizontal state or the vertical state.