Push-Rod Fastener Structure for Quick Coupling and Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connection methods for coupling objects are time-consuming and effort-intensive, leading to inefficient assembly and separation processes.
Innovation Solution
A rod structure comprising an engaging rod and a fastener, where the engaging rod includes a push portion that interacts with a fastener to facilitate quick engagement and disengagement with an object, utilizing movable assembly and elastic elements for efficient coupling and decoupling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional screw connection is used to couple two objects, then the coupling is strong and not easily separated, but the assembly and separation processes become time-consuming and effort-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into distinct functional components: a rod with head portion for insertion, a fastener with retaining portion for engagement, and a pushed object. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, enabling quick assembly by simply inserting the rod and securing the fastener, while maintaining strong coupling through the dedicated engagement mechanism between the fastener and rod.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism transitions from a static screw-threaded system to a dynamic insertion-and-retention system. The rod can be quickly inserted into the fastener, and the fastener's retaining portion engages with the rod to provide secure coupling. For separation, the fastener is simply disengaged from the rod, enabling rapid assembly and separation without the time-consuming threading process.
2Reliability
If conventional screw connection is used to couple two objects, then the coupling is secure, but the separation process becomes effort-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The complex threading and tightening operations are extracted from the assembly process. Instead of requiring screw threads and rotational tightening, the invention uses a simple insertion process where the rod is inserted into the fastener and the retaining portion automatically engages to provide secure coupling. For separation, only the fastener needs to be disengaged from the rod, eliminating the effort-consuming unscrewing operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The conventional approach requires active tightening to create coupling, whereas this invention uses passive retention where the fastener's retaining portion automatically holds the rod in place upon insertion. For separation, instead of actively unscrewing, the fastener is simply disengaged from the rod, inverting the conventional logic of active coupling and passive separation.
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AI summary
A rod structure is used in an electronic device, the rod structure includes an engaging rod and a fastener. The engaging rod includes a rod. The rod includes an assembly portion and a push portion. The assembly portion is movably assembled at an assembled object, and the push portion is for pushing a pushed object. The fastener is for engaging the engaging rod at an engaged object. When the fastener is engaged with or disengaged from the engaged object, the engaging rod is for causing the push portion to push against the pushed object.