Pivotable Fastener Assembly for Structures Without Precise Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastener assemblies for coupling structures together often require precise alignment and can damage components like bolts or clips to separate them, limiting ease of access and flexibility in use.
Innovation Solution
A fastener assembly comprising a stud, a pivotable body, and a fastener that allows for detachable coupling of structures without the need for precise alignment, enabling easy installation and removal without damage, and can be used in various applications without requiring fastener holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional bolts or clips are used to couple structures together, then the coupling strength is sufficient, but precise alignment is required and damage occurs during separation
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener assembly incorporates a pivotable body that can rotate between a first position (for coupling) and a second position (for decoupling). This dynamic mechanism allows the fastener to engage structures without precise alignment by pivoting into place, and then pivots back to release, eliminating the need for damage during separation while maintaining coupling strength.
2Reliability
If traditional fasteners are used, then secure coupling is achieved, but damage to bolts or clips occurs during separation
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable body rotates between engaged and disengaged positions, allowing the fastener to maintain secure coupling during operation and then smoothly release without forcing or damage. The dynamic pivoting action enables controlled engagement and disengagement that preserves the integrity of the fastener components.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable body acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fastener and the structures being coupled. It provides a mechanical advantage through rotation, allowing the fastener to apply coupling force securely while enabling damage-free separation through the reverse pivoting motion.
3Productivity
If precise alignment is required for fastener installation, then coupling strength is maintained, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable body can rotate into the coupled position from multiple approach angles, eliminating the need for precise pre-alignment of the fastener with the structure. This dynamic entry capability significantly reduces installation time and complexity while maintaining secure coupling once engaged.
4Reliability
If specialized tools or fastener holes are used, then secure coupling is achieved, but device complexity and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener assembly with its pivotable body can be used on various structures without requiring specialized tools or pre-drilled fastener holes. The universal design adapts to different configurations through the pivoting action, reducing device complexity while maintaining secure coupling across multiple applications.
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AI summary
A fastener assembly includes various features that work in conjunction to compress one structure against another structure thereby detachably coupling the structures together. The features may include one or more of a stud, a lever, a body, a fastener, etc.. Some of these features may be pivotable, rotatable, etc. between positions to assist in coupling the structures together. Other example fastener assemblies and systems including one or more fastener assemblies are also disclosed.