Quick-Release Housing Connecting Assembly Without Threaded Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connecting members, such as female threads, lead to inconvenient and time-consuming assembly processes when connecting two housings, particularly in devices that require detachable connections for multiple purposes or states.
Innovation Solution
A connecting assembly comprising a general connecting member with an accommodating portion and an opening, a connecting base with a main body and annular portion, and a clamping member with a flat portion and clamping portion that passes through the opening to press against the connecting base, allowing for easy assembly without screwing, and enabling quick-release functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional female thread connecting member is used, then the connection can be achieved, but the assembly process becomes very inconvenient and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional screwing mechanical system with a clamping mechanism. The clamping member includes a clamping portion that passes through an opening in the connecting member to directly clamp the connecting base, eliminating the need for threading and screwing operations. This substitution of mechanical systems dramatically reduces assembly time and improves ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a connecting member with an opening, a connecting base, and a clamping member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently - the opening provides access for the clamping portion, the clamping member provides the fastening action, and the connecting base provides the mounting surface, collectively achieving quick assembly without traditional threading.
2Ease of operation
If a female thread connecting member is used, then the connection can be established, but the assembly process becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex threaded connection system with a simpler clamping mechanism. Instead of requiring precisely threaded holes and matching threads, the design uses a straightforward clamping portion passing through an opening to secure the connecting base. This substitution simplifies the connecting structure while maintaining connection functionality, making the assembly process more convenient.
3Productivity
If a clamping member with clamping portion passing through opening is used, then assembly becomes quick and efficient, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, contains the opening for the clamping mechanism, and integrates with both the connecting base and clamping member. This multi-functionality allows the structure to achieve quick assembly through the clamping mechanism while the connecting member itself remains a relatively simple component, balancing assembly speed with structural complexity.
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AI summary
A connecting assembly is applied to connect a first housing and a second housing. The connecting assembly includes a general connecting member, a connecting base, and a clamping member. The general connecting member connects to the first housing. The general connecting member includes an accommodating portion and at least one opening. The accommodating portion is located inside the general connecting member. The opening is disposed on a side wall of the general connecting member and communicates with the accommodating portion. The connecting base is disposed on the second housing. The connecting base includes a main body disposed in the accommodating portion. The clamping member includes a flat portion and at least one clamping portion. The clamping portion extends from one end of the flat portion toward the connecting base, and the clamping portion passes through the opening and presses against the main body of the connecting base.