Modular Suction Cup Assembly With Detachable Air Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric suction cups with decentralized air control systems face challenges in maintenance, replacement, and adaptation to different usage scenarios due to their integrated design.
Innovation Solution
A modular suction cup device with a detachable air control system module that can be easily installed, disassembled, and maintained, featuring a modular structure with a connecting bracket and magnetic suction piece for enhanced convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the air control system is integrated inside the suction cup housing, then the device structure is compact, but maintenance and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct modular segments: the suction cup body and the air control system are separated into independent components that can be detached from each other. This segmentation allows the air control system to be accessed, maintained, or replaced without dismantling the entire suction cup assembly, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural integration and maintenance accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The air control system is extracted from the interior of the suction cup housing and positioned as an external detachable module. This extraction enables direct access to the air control components for maintenance and replacement operations while preserving the compact integrated structure during normal operation, effectively balancing structural compactness with serviceability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the air control system is fixed inside the suction cup, then the structure is stable, but adaptation to different usage scenarios is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the suction cup body and the air control system is made dynamic rather than fixed. The detachable connection mechanism allows the system configuration to change based on usage requirements - the air control system can be attached when needed and detached when not needed, providing adaptability to different usage scenarios while maintaining structural stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable air control system module is designed as a universal component that can be attached to and detached from the suction cup body multiple times. This universal design enables the same air control system to serve multiple usage scenarios and different suction cup configurations, enhancing versatility without compromising structural integrity when connected.
3Ease of repair
If the air control system is modular and detachable, then maintenance is easier, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
While segmentation into modular components does increase structural complexity, it dramatically improves maintenance convenience by allowing direct access to the air control system. The segmentation creates clear boundaries between components, making it easier to identify, remove, and replace specific parts without affecting the entire device, thus justifying the increased complexity through significant maintenance benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
A connecting bracket serves as an intermediary component between the suction cup body and the air control system. This intermediary element simplifies the detachment and attachment processes, reducing the operational complexity despite the modular structure. The connecting bracket provides a standardized interface that makes the modular system easier to assemble and disassemble, offsetting the complexity increase with user-friendly maintenance procedures.
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
Facilitates easy disassembly and maintenance of the air control system, ensuring convenient adaptation to various usage scenarios and extending the service life through dust prevention.
Implementation Method 1
The air control system, which is in communication with the suction cup body, serves to regulate the adsorption of the suction cup body
Implementation Method 2
Additionally, a magnetic suction piece can be incorporated into the suction cup body
Data Source
AI summary
A modular suction cup device comprises a suction cup body and an air control system module for regulating the adhesion of the suction cup body. The suction cup body includes an absorption chamber for adhering to an external structure or surface on one side of the absorption chamber, while the air control system module is detachably installed on the suction cup body and connected to the absorption chamber. In the present disclosure, the modular design of the air control system module and its detachable connection to the suction cup body enhance the convenience of installation and removal, particularly during maintenance or replacement operations.