Floating Fastener Structure for Stable Quick-Release Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fastening methods result in unstable connections between objects, as they often lead to fixed and non-easily-separable connections that can become unstably movable relative to each other.
Innovation Solution
A floating fixing component with a stop section and an application section, featuring a floating space and anti-rotation sections, allowing for repeated and quick connection and disconnection of objects, utilizing engaging sections with material storage spaces and various fastening methods to secure the connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws are used to directly lock two objects together, then fixed and non-easily-separable connection is achieved, but the connection becomes unstably movable relative to one another
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a floating fixing component that allows dynamic adjustment and movement within a controlled floating space, enabling the connection to adapt to positional variations while maintaining stability. The component can float and shift relative to the object within the floating space, providing both stability and ease of repeated connection/disconnection operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing component is divided into distinct functional sections: a stop section for preventing separation, a floating space for allowing movement, and an anti-rotation section for preventing rotation. This segmentation enables each part to perform its specific function independently, resolving the contradiction between stability and operational flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If a floating space is introduced to allow movement, then repeated connection and disconnection becomes easier, but connection stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stop section is designed to abut against the object and prevent separation before excessive movement can occur. The anti-rotation section similarly prevents rotational movement within the floating space. These preliminary restraining measures ensure that while the component can float and shift for easy connection/disconnection, the connection remains stable and controlled.
3Reliability
If anti-rotation sections are added to prevent rotation, then connection stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The anti-rotation section is integrated into the floating fixing component as part of the same structure, rather than being a separate additional component. This merging approach provides the anti-rotation function while minimizing the increase in device complexity, as the anti-rotation section works in conjunction with the existing floating space and stop section.
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AI summary
A floating fixing component and a mounting method thereof are introduced. The floating fixing component includes at least a stop section and an application section. The stop section is used to abut against an object to prevent the floating fixing component from separating from the object. The floating fixing component and the object have a floating space existed between them, such that the floating fixing component can float and shift on and relative to the object. With these arrangements, the floating fixing component can be mounted to an object while the application section can be fastened to or disconnected from another object. In this manner, at least two objects can be repeatedly and quickly connected to and disconnected from one another.