Plate Mounting Clamp Structure for Tool-Free Electronic Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for fixing electronic devices are inconvenient, labor-intensive, and consume significant manpower, as they often require manual screwing or gluing, which is troublesome and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A fixing device comprising a mounting cylinder and a fixing plate with clamping and pressing assemblies, including a fan blade mechanism that allows for easy clamping and releasing of electronic devices onto a plate, reducing manual labor and simplifying the installation process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional screw fixing method is used, then the electronic device can be securely fixed on the wall, but the installation process requires manual screwing which consumes large manpower and is extremely troublesome to operate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoidinstallation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing device enables self-service installation through its automatic clamping mechanism. When the device is mounted on the plate, the elastic pieces automatically generate clamping forces that secure the electronic device without requiring manual screwing or complex fastening operations. The system serves itself by using the insertion force to activate the clamping action, eliminating the need for additional manual fastening steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the traditional mechanical screw-fastening system with an elastic clamping mechanism. Instead of using threads and screwing motions, the system uses elastic deformation of the elastic pieces to generate clamping forces. This substitution transforms the installation process from manual screwing to a simpler insertion and automatic clamping operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If hanging structure is used to suspend the electronic device, then installation is simplified, but the fixing stability and reliability are reduced compared to screw mounting

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoidfixing stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The clamping surfaces of the fixing device are designed with curved or arc-shaped geometries that conform to the edges of electronic devices. This curvature allows the elastic pieces to apply distributed clamping forces along the contact surfaces, improving both the simplicity of installation and the reliability of the fix by increasing contact area and force distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic pieces can change their physical parameters (deformation degree, clamping force) based on the size and shape of the mounted electronic device. By adjusting the elastic deformation parameters, the system maintains both ease of installation and fixing reliability for different device types, adapting the clamping force to match the specific application requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If strong glue is used to stick the electronic device to the wall, then the fixing process is simplified, but the拆卸 (disassembly) becomes difficult and the reliability is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoiddisassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing device employs dynamic elastic pieces that can reversibly deform during installation and disassembly. During installation, the elastic pieces deform to clamp the device securely. During disassembly, the clamping force is released and the elastic pieces return to their original shape, enabling easy removal without damage. This dynamic behavior provides both simple installation and easy disassembly, unlike static adhesive bonding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic pieces temporarily store mechanical energy during clamping and release it during disassembly. The system discards the clamped state during installation and recovers the original state during removal, enabling reversible mounting without permanent bonding. This allows the electronic device to be easily detached and reused, maintaining both installation simplicity and disassembly convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

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 device enables quick, stable, and convenient installation of electronic devices with reduced manpower participation, offering a simple and efficient solution for fixing electronic equipment on plates.

Implementation Method 1

The first elastic piece is arranged on the limiting piece and is elastically contact with the first pushing piece

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The torsional spring are set at the top of the first shaft, with one end against the mounting cylinder, the other end against the fan blade

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTorsional spring mechanism: Torsion Spring

Data Source

PatentUS11064275B2Fixing device and an electronic device with the fixing device
Publication Date: 2021.07.13 MAI YANGJUN
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the technical field of fixing equipment, more specifically, to a fixing device for installing electronic equipment on a plate. The fixing device included a mounting cylinder and a fixing plate arranged around its top of the mounting cylinder; the mounting cylinder and the fixing plate are respectively provided with a number of pairs of clamping assemblies and pressing assemblies, respectively; the fixing device clamps the plate between the fixing plate and the clamping assemblies, thereby installing the electronic equipment on the plate. The fixing device in the present invention can fix the electronic equipment, it only needs to be manually installed in the mounting cylinder and then clamped between the fixing plate and the clamping assemblies, so that the whole process has less manpower participation and simple operation. It is convenient, fast, fixed and stable, and has high practicability.