Module Bracket Structure for Stable Millimeter Wave Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current millimeter wave modules in electronic devices face challenges with position stability and connection stability, necessitating improved mounting solutions to ensure reliable performance.

Innovation Solution

A bracket with limiting parts and flanges is designed to securely mount the module, using copper alloy or carbon fiber for strength and heat dissipation, and incorporating elastic parts for interference fit and integrated injection molding for comprehensive limiting without damaging the module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a bracket with multiple limiting parts is used to mount the module, then position stability of the module is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition stabilityVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket is divided into multiple functional limiting parts: first limiting parts at two ends and a second limiting part at least on one side. Each limiting part independently constrains the module in specific directions, achieving comprehensive positional stability through segmented functional division rather than a single complex structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket integrates multiple limiting functions into a single unified component that combines first limiting parts and a second limiting part. This merging approach allows the bracket to simultaneously provide lateral constraint, longitudinal constraint, and support function, reducing the need for multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If elastic parts are used for interference fit, then connection stability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidinterference fit precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket incorporates elastic parts that change physical parameters through deformation. The elastic parts undergo elastic deformation to achieve interference fit with the module, transforming rigid dimensional constraints into flexible parameter-adjustable connections that accommodate manufacturing tolerances while maintaining stable connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic parts function as flexible elements within the bracket structure, allowing deformable connection with the module. This flexibility compensates for manufacturing precision variations while ensuring reliable connection stability through elastic recovery and interference fit mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Temperature

If copper alloy or carbon fiber is used for the bracket, then heat dissipation performance is improved, but material cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation performanceVSAvoidmaterial cost
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket utilizes copper alloy or carbon fiber materials that combine structural strength with superior thermal conductivity. These composite materials provide both mechanical support and heat dissipation functions, allowing the bracket to manage thermal energy from the module while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket serves multiple functions simultaneously: mechanical support, positional constraint through limiting parts, and heat dissipation. By integrating thermal management function into the structural bracket itself, the design eliminates the need for separate heat dissipation components, optimizing material usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The bracket ensures stable positioning and reliable connection of the module, enhancing heat dissipation and facilitating signal transmission while protecting the module from scratches and floatation, thus improving user experience.

Implementation Method 1

an inner wall of at least one of the side plate or the end plate is at least partially provided with an elastic part made of an elastic material in a protruding manner, so as to be in an interference fit with the module

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The bracket is made of copper alloy or carbon fiber. Copper alloy and carbon fiber have high strength, meet strength requirements, and have good heat dissipation performance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS12470647B2Bracket, module assembly, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.11.11 HONOR DEVICE CO LTD
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  • US12470647B2 patent drawing
  • US12470647B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A bracket, a module assembly, and an electronic device, so as to improve position stability of the module in the electronic device. Two first limiting parts arranged opposite to each other are arranged at two ends of the bracket, a second limiting part is arranged on at least one side of the bracket, and the two first limiting parts and the second limiting part are enclosed to form a mounting position for mounting the module. Both the first limiting parts and the second limiting part may limit the module, so as to limit in all directions and ensure position stability of the module in the bracket. The bracket is further fixed to the electronic device through fixing parts, so that the position stability of the module in the electronic device may be improved.