Knob-Actuated Holding Bracket for Secure Easy Component Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in ease of installation and removal, particularly in securing electronic components to display devices.
Innovation Solution
A holding mechanism with a bottom plate, clamp, slider, and rotatable knob is used to facilitate secure attachment and detachment of electronic components to a base, utilizing a slider mechanism to move clamps and a clicker for auditory feedback on engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional fixed mounting method is used, then the electronic component is securely attached to the display device, but the ease of installation and removal is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic clamp mechanism that can transition between locked and unlocked states. The clamp is biased by a spring to maintain constant pressure on the electronic component, ensuring secure attachment during normal operation. When the knob is rotated, it overcomes the spring force to release the clamp, enabling easy removal. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between secure attachment and ease of removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The knob serves as an intermediary mechanism that translates rotational motion into linear motion of the clamp. By rotating the knob, the user activates a cam or lever mechanism that pushes the clamp away from the electronic component, overcoming the spring force. This intermediary device simplifies the removal operation while maintaining secure attachment during normal use.
2Ease of operation
If a removable clamp mechanism is used, then the ease of installation and removal is improved, but the risk of detachment during use increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded clamp mechanism applies preliminary counteracting force to prevent accidental detachment. The spring constantly pushes the clamp toward the electronic component, creating a pre-loaded state that resists any forces attempting to separate the component from the bracket. This preliminary anti-action ensures stable attachment during normal operation while allowing intentional removal through the knob mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs curved cam surfaces and rounded transition zones in the clamp mechanism. These curved surfaces guide the clamp smoothly between engaged and disengaged positions, preventing sudden jerky movements that could cause accidental detachment. The curved geometry ensures controlled motion and stable positioning throughout the operation cycle.
3Reliability
If multiple fastening points are used, then the security of attachment is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated clamp mechanism. Rather than using separate fasteners at multiple points, the design employs one spring-loaded clamp that can engage with the electronic component at multiple contact points simultaneously. The clamp's curved engagement surface distributes the fastening force across multiple areas, providing secure attachment without requiring multiple independent fastening systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The single clamp mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides secure attachment, maintains constant pressure on the electronic component, and enables easy removal through the knob. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate fastening and securing mechanisms, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliable attachment.
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
Enhances ease of installation and removal of electronic components by providing a secure and user-friendly attachment mechanism with reduced risk of detachment and wear.
Implementation Method 1
a spring disposed in the accommodation space and connected to the clamps and used to push the clamps away from the base
Implementation Method 2
The slider is pushed to move the clamp towards the base by the knob
Data Source
AI summary
A holding mechanism is provided, and includes a bottom plate, a clamp, a slider, and a knob. The clamp is movably disposed over the bottom plate. The slider is connected to the clamp and used to drive the clamp to move. The knob is rotatably disposed over the bottom plate, and abuts the slider. The slider is pushed to move the clamp towards the base by the knob. Accordingly, users may easily install the holding mechanism to the base by operating the knob of the holding mechanism. Therefore, installing the holding mechanism and the electric component held on it is made less difficult.


