Rack Mounting Lock Structure for Fast Electronic Device Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation process of wireless communication devices, such as wireless access points and routers, is complicated for users, necessitating a more user-friendly mounting device.

Innovation Solution

A mounting device comprising a holding rack with engaging elements and lock mechanisms that allows easy mounting and removal of electronic products from a supporting rack, which can be affixed to various indoor and outdoor surfaces, facilitating stable and secure installation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional mounting devices are used for wireless communication devices, then the installation may be stable and secure, but the installation process becomes complicated and difficult for users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installationVSAvoidmounting device complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting device is divided into separate functional modules: a clamp body for gripping the DIN rail, engaging elements for securing the electronic product, and lock mechanisms for fixing the engaging elements. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining stability and security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If traditional mounting methods are used, then secure installation is achieved, but the installation and removal processes are time-consuming and complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The engaging elements are pre-configured in the clamp body with lock mechanisms that automatically engage when the electronic product is placed on the mounting device. The lock mechanisms are designed to lock the engaging elements in place with a simple motion, eliminating the need for complex fastening procedures and significantly reducing installation time while ensuring secure mounting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The lock mechanisms incorporate movable engaging elements that can transition between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic design allows users to quickly install or remove electronic products by simply actuating the lock mechanisms, transforming a previously static and time-consuming fastening process into a rapid, controllable operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11867346B2Mounting device for mounting electronic product on supporting rack
Publication Date: 2024.01.09 NANNING FUGUI PRECISION IND CO LTD
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AI summary

A device for the rapid and convenient mounting of an electronic product on a supporting rack includes a holding rack, an engaging element, and a lock mechanism. A holding plate of the holding rack engages a first edge of the supporting rack, and holds the electronic product. An extension plate with first position and second position holes is connected to the holding plate, and the engaging element can pivot on the holding plate. The lock mechanism disposed on the engaging element can be selectively inserted into the first position hole and the second position hole. When the electronic product is mounted on the supporting rack, the lock mechanism is inserted into the first position hole, the holding plate is engaged with the first edge, and the engaging element is engaged to a second edge of the supporting rack.