Modular Connection Assembly for Reconfigurable Skeleton Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing products requiring skeletons for structural support often have complex assembly/disassembly processes and high manufacturing costs, limiting their flexibility and wide application range, especially in self-assembly/disassembly scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A modular connection device comprising a base with multiple connection surfaces and detachable connection members, which can be planar or curved, and optionally include pivot members for rotational connectivity, allowing for various geometric configurations and easy assembly/disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If products are made in one piece, then structural strength is improved, but manufacturing cost increases and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the skeleton structure into modular bases and connection members that can be separately manufactured and then assembled. Each base includes connection surfaces that interface with connection members, allowing the structure to be built from discrete components rather than requiring complex one-piece manufacturing processes.
2Stability of the object's composition
If products are made in one piece, then structural stability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The skeleton is segmented into standardized modular units with defined connection interfaces. The bases feature connection surfaces that work with connection members to create stable joints, allowing complex structures to be assembled from simple, repeatable modular components rather than requiring complex integrated assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The bases are designed with multiple connection surfaces that can interface with various types of connection members in different configurations. This universal interface design allows the same base component to serve multiple functions and connect to different elements, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining structural stability.
3Ease of operation
If self-assembly capability is added, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into self-contained modular units (bases and connection members) with standardized interfaces. This segmentation allows individuals to easily assemble and disassemble the structure themselves without requiring complex tools or procedures, as each module is designed to connect simply to the others through the defined interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular connection device is designed to be self-assembling through its standardized interfaces between bases and connection members. The system enables end-users to perform assembly and disassembly operations themselves without requiring specialized equipment or complex procedures, making the device serve its own assembly needs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If modular components are used, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The skeleton structure is segmented into modular bases and connection members with standardized connection surfaces. This segmentation enables high adaptability as different connection members can be attached to bases in various configurations to create different structural arrangements, while the standardized interfaces maintain consistent manufacturing precision requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The bases incorporate multiple connection surfaces with universal interfaces that can accommodate various connection members. This universality provides high adaptability for creating different structural configurations while maintaining consistent manufacturing precision through standardized interface designs that simplify the precision requirements compared to custom-fitted components.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular connection device is provided. The modular connection device includes a base and a plurality of connection members. The base includes a plurality of connection surfaces, wherein each of the connection surfaces is connected with each other. Each of the connection members is detachably connected on each of the connection surfaces.