Pivoting Dock Fastener Module for Easy Device Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional docking stations for electronic devices are often cumbersome and complicated, making it inconvenient to easily add or remove devices for expanded functionality.
Innovation Solution
A fastening and releasing pushing module with a base, pivot shaft, fastening portion, pushing members, elastic elements, and a releasing switch, allowing simultaneous rotation of the fastening portion and pushing members between fastening and releasing positions for quick switching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional docking stations are used to provide expanded functions, then electronic devices can be mounted with additional functionality, but the structure becomes complicated and inconvenient for easy mounting and dismounting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fastening portion and pushing members into a single integrated module that rotates together on a common pivot shaft. This merging of components simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the ability to provide expanded functionality through the docking station interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station module serves multiple functions: it provides the docking interface for expanded functionality, acts as a fastening mechanism through the rotating fastening portion, and includes a releasing mechanism through the pushing members. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional docking stations are used, then electronic devices can be mounted with additional functionality, but mounting and dismounting operations become inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening portion and pushing members are designed to rotate dynamically on a pivot shaft, transitioning between a fastening position (for mounting) and a releasing pushing position (for dismounting). This dynamic mechanism enables easy switching between mounted and removed states.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic elements automatically push the pushing members toward the fastening position, providing self-service functionality. When the releasing switch is actuated, the stored elastic energy assists in the releasing action, reducing the effort required from the user.
3Ease of operation
If a simple docking structure is used, then ease of operation is improved, but the fastening and releasing mechanisms become separate and complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fastening portion and pushing members into a single integrated module that rotates together on a common pivot shaft. This merging of components simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the ability to provide expanded functionality through the docking station interface.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and efficient mounting and dismounting of electronic devices by allowing users to easily switch between fastening and releasing positions, enhancing usability and simplifying the docking process.
Implementation Method 1
two elastic elements (50). One end of each of the elastic elements (50) is directly connected to the positioning shaft (42) of the pushing member (40), and the other end is connected to the base (10)
Data Source
AI summary
A fastening and releasing pushing module includes a base, a pivot shaft provided at the base, a fastening portion provided at the pivot shaft, two pushing members provided at the pivot shaft, two elastic members, and a releasing switch. Each pushing members includes a body and a positioning shaft assembled at the body. One end of each of the elastic elements is directly connected to the positioning shaft of the pushing member, and the other end is connected to the base. The releasing switch is provided at the pivot shaft, and is movable between a fastening position and a releasing pushing position. When the releasing switch moves to the fastening position or the releasing pushing position, the releasing switch drives the pivot shaft to rotate, such that the fastening portion and the pushing members simultaneously rotate to the fastening position or the releasing pushing position.