Lateral Positioning Device for Perpendicular Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lateral positioning devices fail to connect objects that are perpendicular to each other, requiring tools for engagement and disengagement, which is inconvenient and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A lateral positioning device with a body portion and positioning element that forms an angle between two directions, allowing quick and tool-free connection and disconnection of non-parallel objects through a resilient element that engages or interferes with corresponding objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixedly connecting component (screw and sleeve) is used to connect two objects, then the connection is secure and reliable, but the engagement and disengagement require tools and are time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning element is designed to be movable within the body portion, allowing it to dynamically transition between extended (engaging) and retracted (disengaged) positions. This dynamic capability enables quick engagement and disengagement without tools while maintaining secure connection when engaged
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting component is divided into a body portion and a separate positioning element that can move independently. This segmentation allows the positioning element to be actuated separately for quick engagement/disengagement while the body portion remains fixed and secure
2Stability of the object's composition
If a fixedly connecting component is used to connect two objects, then the connection is stable, but it cannot connect objects that are perpendicular to each other
Solution Approach 1:
The through hole is oriented at an angle different from the longitudinal direction of the body portion, allowing the positioning element to engage with objects in non-parallel directions. This angular configuration enables connection of perpendicular objects while maintaining connection stability through the secure fit of the positioning element in the angled hole
3Reliability
If a tool-based screwing mechanism is used, then the connection is secure, but the operation is complex and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning element can be manually actuated to engage and disengage the connection without requiring external tools. The design allows users to directly operate the positioning element for quick connection and disconnection while maintaining secure engagement through the mechanical interference fit
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AI summary
A lateral positioning device coupled to a first object to laterally engage or interfere with a second object. The lateral positioning device includes a body portion and positioning element. The body portion is coupled to the first object in a first direction and has a through hole which has therein a limiting portion and extends in a second direction, with an angle formed between the first and second directions. The positioning element is penetratingly disposed in the through hole and limited by the limiting portion to thereby move in the second direction. The positioning element has an engaging portion disposed on the first side of the limiting portion to allow the engaging portion to engage with the second object; a stopping portion disposed on the second side of the limiting portion; and a neck portion connecting with the engaging and stopping portions and passing through the limiting portion.