Microphone Head Connecting Rod Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional microphone head devices are time-consuming to assemble and difficult to maintain due to the adhesive bonding of magnetic members, mounting seats, and microphone head seats, which complicates the assembly and maintenance processes.

Innovation Solution

A microphone head device design featuring a base unit, a microphone head unit, and a connecting rod unit, where the first magnetic member, mounting seat, and microphone head seat are separably secured using a connecting rod unit, allowing for easier assembly and disassembly through threaded connections, and a gasket subunit for buffering and securing the dynamic subunit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If adhesive bonding is used to secure the magnetic member, mounting seat, and microphone head seat, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the assembly time increases and maintenance becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The microphone head device is divided into separable modules: the magnetic member assembly (including magnetic member and mounting seat) can be independently detached from the microphone head seat through the connecting rod unit. This segmentation allows each module to be assembled and disassembled separately, eliminating the need for adhesive curing time while maintaining structural integrity during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the chemical bonding mechanism (adhesive) with a mechanical fastening system consisting of the connecting rod unit with threaded structure. This mechanical substitution enables tool-based assembly and disassembly, eliminating the time-consuming adhesive curing process while providing sufficient structural strength through threaded engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Stability of the object's composition

If adhesive bonding is used to secure the magnetic member, mounting seat, and microphone head seat, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of maintenance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting rod unit creates a separable interface between the magnetic member assembly and the microphone head seat, allowing the magnetic member assembly to be removed as a complete module. This segmentation enables maintenance personnel to access and replace the magnetic member without disassembling the entire microphone, significantly improving ease of maintenance while maintaining structural stability during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

By replacing adhesive bonding with a mechanical threaded connection system, the patent enables the magnetic member assembly to be easily removed and reinstalled using standard tools. This mechanical system provides both structural stability during use and ease of maintenance during service, as the threaded connection can be quickly undone and redone without special equipment or procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Strength

If adhesive bonding is used to secure the components, then the structural integrity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting rod unit with its threaded structure and engagement features provides a clear, standardized interface between components. This segmented design with defined connection points simplifies the assembly process by reducing the number of steps and materials needed compared to adhesive bonding, while maintaining structural integrity through the mechanical fastening system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

This design expedites the manufacturing process, simplifies assembly and maintenance by allowing the microphone head device components to be easily secured and dissecured, making the device more efficient to produce and maintain.

Implementation Method 1

Through electromagnetic induction, the relative motion between the coil and the magnetic member produces a varying current and an electrical signal output

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11516567B2Microphone head device
Publication Date: 2022.11.29 MASCOT ELECTRIC
  • US11516567B2 patent drawing
  • US11516567B2 patent drawing
  • US11516567B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A microphone head device includes a base unit, a microphone head unit and a connecting rod unit. The microphone head unit is disposed on the base unit, and includes a microphone head seat and a dynamic subunit mounted on the microphone head seat. The dynamic subunit includes a mounting seat, a first magnetic member disposed on the mounting seat, a coil surrounding the first magnetic member, and a vibrating plate disposed over the first magnetic member and connected to the coil. The connecting rod unit extends in an up-down direction through the first magnetic member, the mounting seat and the microphone head seat such that the first magnetic member, the mounting seat and the microphone head set are separably secured.