Integrated Clamp Bolt Assembly for Decompression Closures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decompression closures require additional separate components for connecting bolt elements, increasing production and assembly costs and complexity, and are prone to component loss during assembly.
Innovation Solution
The clamping element is structurally integrated into one bolt element, allowing for a space-saving design with a rotationally fixed connection between two bolt elements, utilizing a clamping mechanism with retaining features, ensuring simple assembly and reduced material complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional separate components are used to connect the two bolt elements, then the connection reliability is improved, but the production and assembly costs increase and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is integrated into the first bolt element as a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate connecting components. The clamp forms an integral part of the first bolt element, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining the connection function between the two bolt elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The first bolt element serves multiple functions: it provides the primary fastening function through the bolt shaft and head, and simultaneously incorporates the clamp function through its integrated structure to connect with the second bolt element. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components.
2Reliability
If additional separate components are used to connect the two bolt elements, then the connection reliability is improved, but the production and assembly costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is integrated into the first bolt element as a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate connecting components. The clamp forms an integral part of the first bolt element, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining the connection function between the two bolt elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The first bolt element is segmented into functional zones: the bolt head and shaft region for fastening, and the integrated clamp region for connection. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific function while being manufactured as a single piece, reducing assembly steps.
3Reliability
If additional separate components are used to connect the two bolt elements, then the connection reliability is improved, but the assembly process becomes more complex and components may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is integrated into the first bolt element as a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate connecting components. The clamp forms an integral part of the first bolt element, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining the connection function between the two bolt elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp is pre-positioned and integrated into the first bolt element during manufacturing, so that during assembly, the connection function is already prepared. This eliminates the need for separate handling and installation of the clamp component, reducing assembly complexity and the risk of component loss.
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
This integration reduces production and assembly costs while maintaining functionality, preventing component loss and ensuring secure, efficient assembly and disassembly of the decompression closure.
Implementation Method 1
The clamping element (16) is permanently and irremovably connected to one of the bolt elements, in particular to the first bolt element (12), and detachably connected to the other bolt element. The clamping element (16) has at least one retaining finger (18a, 18b) which extends from the bolt head (14) along the first bolt element (12).
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AI summary
The invention relates to a decompression lock (10) having a bolt, that comprises at least two separately formed bolt elements (12, 36), wherein a first bolt element (12) has a bolt head (14) and a second bolt element (36) has a connecting means, the bolt elements (12, 36) are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner such that they can be detached from one another, and a clamp element (16) is provided, which enables the detachable connection. The invention is characterised in that the clamp element (16) is connected securely and non-detachably to one of the bolt elements (12, 36), in particular to the first bolt element (12), and is detachably connected to the other bolt element (12, 36).