Movable Joint Structure for Firm Yet Releasable Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing joint structures that combine objects using screws or fasteners fail to allow for subsequent movement or separation, limiting their practical application.
Innovation Solution
A joint structure comprising a body part and an actuating piece with movable joint parts that can perform vertical, lateral, or rotational movements, enabled by a rod part and elastic elements, allowing for the combination and separation of objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If screws or fasteners are used to combine objects, then the objects are firmly locked together, but they cannot be moved or separated afterward
Solution Approach 1:
The joint structure incorporates an elastic element (spring) that enables the connection to transition between fixed and movable states. The actuating piece can be pressed to compress the elastic element, allowing movement and separation, while the elastic force automatically returns the joint to its original position, providing both stability and adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The joint structure is divided into separate components: a body part, an actuating piece, and an elastic element. This segmentation allows the actuating piece to independently move relative to the body part, enabling the connection to be either fixed or movable depending on the state of the elastic element
2Adaptability or versatility
If a movable joint structure is designed, then objects can be separated and repositioned, but the connection stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element provides dynamic stability by automatically returning the joint to its original position after movement. When the actuating piece is pressed, the elastic element compresses; when released, the elastic force restores the connection, maintaining stability while allowing controlled movement and separation
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic element automatically performs the function of returning the joint to its original position without external intervention. After the actuating piece is released, the elastic force self-restores the connection, maintaining stability without requiring additional mechanisms
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 the combination and separation of objects, enhancing the versatility and practicality of joint structures by allowing for adjustable fastening and unfastening mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element, one end of the elastic element abuts against the body part, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the stop part
Data Source
AI summary
A joint structure, a joint module and a method of assembling a joint structure on an object. The joint structure includes a body part and an actuating piece. The actuating piece combines movably with the body part, the actuating piece has a first joint part, the first joint part is located outside of the body part, the first joint part can carry out a vertical movement, lateral movement or rotational movement. Accordingly, the body part of the disclosure can go with the actuating piece or the first joint part, and combine to the first object and the second object, or disengage from the first object and the second object for achieving the effect of combining or separating at least two objects.