Anti-dismantle Device Using Magnetic and Elastic Ball Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional anti-dismantle devices either have detachable portions that allow unintended disassembly or require destructive methods, leading to irreversible damage when disassembled.
Innovation Solution
An anti-dismantle device design featuring an upper case, lower case, elastic elements, magnet elements, and balls, where the upper case includes a pin with a groove, and the lower case has a receiving part with an accommodation space, using magnetic and elastic forces to securely assemble and non-destructively disassemble without visible detachable parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If screws are employed to assemble the upper case and lower case, then the assembly is secure, but the anti-dismantle device has obvious detachable portions that allow easy unintended disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the traditional screw fastening mechanism from the exterior of the device. Instead, the fastening function is extracted and implemented through magnetic attraction between the upper and lower cases, eliminating visible detachable portions and preventing easy unintended disassembly while maintaining secure assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical screw-fastening system with a magnetic field-based fastening system. The magnetic attraction force between the upper case and lower case provides secure assembly without requiring external screwdrivers or visible fastening components, thus preventing easy disassembly while maintaining assembly strength.
2Ease of operation
If hooks are employed to assemble the upper case and lower case, then unintended disassembly is prevented, but the anti-dismantle device requires destructive methods for disassembly causing irreversible damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the hook-based mechanical fastening system with a magnetic field-based fastening system. The magnetic attraction provides strong holding force that prevents unintended disassembly, while allowing controlled disassembly through magnetic interference without causing irreversible damage or demolition vestiges to the device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the fastening mechanism from permanent mechanical interlocking (hooks) to controllable magnetic attraction. By adjusting magnetic field parameters, the device can maintain strong assembly under normal conditions while allowing non-destructive disassembly when needed, thus preserving device integrity.
3Ease of operation
If no detachable portions are provided in outward appearance, then unintended disassembly is prevented, but the device complexity increases due to internal magnetic and elastic mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the magnetic elements and elastic elements within the internal structures of the upper and lower cases. The magnetic elements are positioned between the elastic elements and the opening of the accommodation space, while the elastic elements are disposed in the accommodation space. This nested arrangement provides the required functionality while maintaining a clean external appearance and minimizing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents unintended disassembly and allows for non-destructive disassembly of the anti-dismantle device, maintaining the integrity of the upper and lower cases without irreversible damage.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one magnet element presses against the elastic element
Implementation Method 2
In response to an elastic force of the elastic element, the magnet element cooperates with the cover to press against the plurality of balls
Data Source
AI summary
An anti-dismantle device is provided. The anti-dismantle device includes an upper case, a lower case, an elastic element, a magnet element, a plurality of balls and a cover. The upper case includes a pin including a groove. The lower case is detachably assembled with the upper case and comprises a receiving part comprising an accommodation space. The elastic element, the magnet element and the balls are disposed in the accommodation space. At least portion of the pin penetrates through the cover, the receiving part, the magnet element and the elastic element and is disposed in the accommodation space. Each ball is partially accommodated in the groove. In response to an elastic force of the elastic element, the magnet element cooperates with the cover to press against the balls for allowing the balls to be fastened in the groove, so that the upper case and the lower case are assembled.