Louver Spring Retaining Structure to Prevent Transport Deformation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing spring fixing structures for louvers are not securely mounted during transportation, leading to deformation and interference with other components due to their movable connection, which complicates packing and mounting.
Innovation Solution
A spring fixing structure with a louver and a stopping member featuring a retaining mechanism, such as retaining tabs or recesses, that securely fixes the spring's arcuate legs, preventing deformation by utilizing the spring's resilience to clamp into place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the splayed spring is placed perpendicular to the louver with a moveable connection, then the spring can be easily received in the louver and packing space is saved, but the spring shakes during transportation and may hook other components causing deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The stopping member is pre-installed on the louver at the mounting position before the spring is attached. This preliminary action creates a predetermined stopping position that guides and limits the spring's movement, preventing excessive displacement and deformation during transportation while maintaining ease of assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The stopping member acts as an intermediary element between the louver and the spring. It provides a fixed reference point that mediates the interaction between these components, ensuring the spring is properly positioned and restrained without requiring complex connection mechanisms.
2Volume of stationary object
If the splayed spring is used with moveable connection, then packing space is saved, but the spring is stretched and deformed due to shaking during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The stopping member is pre-installed on the louver at the mounting position before the spring is attached. This preliminary action creates a predetermined stopping position that guides and limits the spring's movement, preventing excessive displacement and deformation during transportation while maintaining ease of assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The stopping member provides preliminary counter-action against the spring's potential movement and deformation. By establishing a fixed stopping point before transportation begins, it pre-empts the harmful effect of spring displacement and maintains manufacturing precision throughout the shipping process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for easy and secure mounting of the spring on the louver, preventing deformation and ensuring the spring remains firmly fixed, even during transportation, thereby reducing the risk of interference with other components.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (2) disposed on the louver (3), the spring (2) consisting of a spring fixation portion (21) fixed on the louver fixation portion (5) and two spring legs (22) extending from both sides of the spring fixation portion (21) in an arcuate shape
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AI summary
A spring fixing structure includes a louver provided with a stopping member and a louver fixation portion thereon, and a spring disposed on the louver, the spring including a spring fixation portion fixed on the louver fixation portion and two arcuate spring legs. The stopping member is provided with a retaining mechanism for retaining the spring. The spring of the present invention can be easily mounted on the louver and prevented from being deformed.