Monitoring Bracket Locking Structure for Single-Screw Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional monitoring device brackets require loosening multiple screws for angle or orientation adjustments, leading to a complex and prone-to-disintegration adjustment mechanism, which can result in the device falling during adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design featuring a main screw for adjusting the orientation or angle of a monitoring device, equipped with a protecting mechanism using a position-limiting element and saw-tooth structures to prevent disintegration, allowing for secure adjustment without complete detachment of clamping blocks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple screws are used for adjusting the monitoring device orientation, then the adjustment mechanism provides secure fastening, but the adjustment process becomes complicated and prone to disintegration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple screw functions into a single main screw that simultaneously performs both fastening and adjustment functions. The main screw integrates the securing function previously distributed across multiple screws with the adjustment function, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The main screw serves multiple functions: it acts as both a fastening element (replacing multiple screws) and an adjustment mechanism. By making the screw universal, the design eliminates the need for separate adjustment components, thereby reducing device complexity while preserving secure fastening capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple screws are loosened for adjustment, then the orientation can be changed, but the bracket is readily suffered from disintegration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by designing the main screw to maintain continuous engagement with the bracket structure throughout the adjustment process. The screw's threaded engagement with the adapter seat ensures that even when loosened for adjustment, the components remain connected, preventing disintegration while allowing orientation changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The protecting mechanism is pre-configured with the main screw and position-limiting element to prevent disintegration before it can occur. The limiting element is designed to engage with the screw thread, creating a preliminary protective action that maintains bracket integrity during adjustment operations.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a protecting mechanism is added to prevent disintegration, then the bracket integrity is maintained, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The protecting mechanism is merged with the main screw assembly. The position-limiting element is integrated into the screw's functional system rather than being a separate protective device, allowing the protecting mechanism to maintain bracket integrity while minimizing additional structural complexity.
4Device complexity
If a single main screw is used for adjustment, then the adjustment process is simplified, but the securing reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The main screw is designed with a position-limiting element that ensures reliable securing through preliminary engagement. The limiting element's interaction with the screw thread creates a pre-configured locking action that maintains securing reliability even though only a single screw is used, eliminating the need for multiple screws while preserving reliability.
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
Enables easy adjustment of the monitoring device's orientation or angle using a single main screw while preventing the bracket's disintegration, ensuring the device remains securely attached during the process.
Implementation Method 1
The main screw is penetrated through the first through-hole and tightened into the first tapped hole. The first protrusion post is clamped between the first clamping block and the second clamping block.
Implementation Method 2
The main screw includes a head part, a thread part and a limiting part. The thread part is arranged between the head part and the limiting part.
Implementation Method 3
When the position-limiting element is locked on the limiting part of the main screw, the main screw is not detached from the first tapped hole.
Implementation Method 4
The first clamping piece includes a first clamping part and a first pivotal shaft. The second clamping piece includes a second clamping part and a second pivotal shaft. The second protrusion post is clamped between the first clamping part and the second clamping part.
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket includes a fixing seat, an adapter seat, a first clamping block, a second clamping block, a first clamping piece, a second clamping piece, a main screw and a position-limiting element. The fixing seat includes a first protrusion post. The adapter seat includes a second protrusion post. The first clamping block includes a first through-hole and a first pivot hole. The second clamping block including a first tapped hole and a second pivot hole. The first clamping piece includes a first clamping part and a first pivotal shaft. The first pivotal shaft is inserted into the first pivot hole. The second clamping piece includes a second clamping part and a second pivotal shaft. The second pivotal shaft is inserted into the second pivot hole. The main screw is penetrated through the first through-hole and then tightened into the second tapped hole.