Magnetic Quick-Release Structure With Rotational Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing quick release structures are not universally applicable and do not provide a satisfactory user experience in meeting the diverse needs of various products, such as cameras, phones, earphones, and helmets.
Innovation Solution
A quick release structure that utilizes magnetic attraction and a locking mechanism, allowing components to switch between locked and unlocked states through rotation, ensuring secure attachment and easy detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing quick release structures are designed for specific devices, then they can meet the needs of those particular devices, but they cannot be universally applied to other devices such as cameras, phones, earphones, and helmets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal quick release structure with standardized components including a base body, mounting piece, and locking mechanism that can be applied across multiple device types. The mounting piece features a standardized interface with a holding groove and locking structure that works with various accessories, eliminating the need for device-specific designs while maintaining secure attachment functionality.
2Ease of operation
If a magnetic attraction mechanism is used to hold components together, then the assembly and disassembly become quick and easy, but the locking reliability may be insufficient without additional mechanical locking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines magnetic attraction and mechanical locking mechanisms into a unified quick release structure. The mounting piece includes both a magnetic component for initial attraction and easy separation, and a mechanical locking component with a locking groove and protrusion that engages to secure the connection. This hybrid approach provides both the ease of magnetic operation and the reliability of mechanical locking.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic piece serves as an intermediary element that facilitates the transition between locked and unlocked states. It works in conjunction with the locking protrusion and groove, providing a spring-loaded mechanism that ensures positive engagement during locking and enables easy release when the magnetic hold is overcome, thereby enhancing both reliability and ease of operation.
3Strength
If a locking mechanism with multiple components is implemented, then the connection strength and stability are improved, but the structure becomes more complex and difficult to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the quick release structure into distinct modular components: a base body, a mounting piece with integrated locking features, an elastic piece, and a magnetic component. Each component is designed to be manufactured independently using standard processes, then assembled through simple snap-fit or screw connections. This segmentation maintains connection strength through proper interface design while simplifying manufacturing and assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and secure assembly and disassembly of components, providing a user-friendly experience across a range of devices by combining magnetic fixation with internal structural limitations.
Implementation Method 1
The first combination piece and the second combination piece are fixed together magnetically
Implementation Method 2
The elastic piece is disposed at an opening of the first holding groove... when the locking sides of the ramp at the end face correspond to the elastic piece, the first assembly component and the second assembly component are in a locked state
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AI summary
A quick release structure assembly is includes a first assembly component with a first body, a first combination piece, and an elastic piece, and a second assembly component with a second body, a second combination piece, and a ramp. The first body has a first holding groove, and the first combination piece is disposed in the first holding groove. The second body has a second holding groove at the end face of the ramp, and the second combination piece is disposed inside the second holding groove. The end face of the ramp has two opposite locking and unlocking sides. When the end face is assembled into the first holding groove, the first and second combination pieces are magnetically fixed. A locked state is achieved when the locking side corresponds to the elastic piece, and an unlocked state is achieved when the unlocking side corresponds to the elastic piece.