Reusable Joint Linkage With Compressible Leaves for Easy Disassembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing frame structures are not easily customizable or disassemblable, limiting their flexibility in creating different shapes and merging mass production with personalization, especially for garments and similar applications.
Innovation Solution
Reusable linkages with compressible male connectors and shaped female connectors that allow for resilient engagement and easy disassembly, enabling the creation of various structures and configurations through adjustable couplings and multiple connector types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If existing frame structures are used to maintain structural integrity, then strength is improved, but ease of disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is divided into separate male and female connector components that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The male connector with compressible leaves fits into the female connector, creating a segmented yet structurally sound joint that can be easily separated when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The compressible leaves of the male connector change their physical state through compression and expansion. When compressed, they allow insertion into the female connector; when expanded, they provide structural integrity. This parameter change enables both strong connection and easy disassembly.
2Manufacturing precision
If frame structures are designed for mass production, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The male and female connectors are designed as universal components that can be used in multiple different frame configurations. The standardized connector design allows for mass production while the modular nature enables endless customization possibilities by arranging the same components in different patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector system allows dynamic reconfiguration of the frame structure. The same mass-produced components can be assembled into different shapes and configurations to create personalized structures, enabling both standardization and customization.
3Ease of operation
If connectors are designed for easy removal, then ease of operation is improved, but strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The compressible leaves change their compression state based on applied force. During normal use, they remain expanded to provide strong structural connection. When sufficient pulling force is applied, they compress to allow removal, thus providing both strength and ease of removal through the same mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector strength is dynamic rather than static. The compressible leaves provide maximum strength during connection but can dynamically transition to a compressed state for removal. This dynamic property allows the connector to be both strong and easily removable as needed.
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 linkages provide structural integrity while being easily disassembled and reconfigured, allowing for a wide range of structure variations and customization options, enhancing the versatility of mass-produced items like garments and signage supports.
Implementation Method 1
the compressible leaves of the male connector are shaped to resiliently engage the female connector and wherein the leaves of the male connector are compressible such that a male connector can be removed from a female connector
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides a reusable linkage which has a coupling which coupling has one or more male connectors formed from two or more compressible leaves; and/or one or more female connectors wherein each female connector is shaped to receive a male connector; wherein the compressible leaves of the male connector are shaped to resiliently engage the female connector and wherein the leaves of the male connector are compressible such that a male connector can be removed from a female connector.