Rotating Quick-Release Mount for One-Handed Secure Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing quick release devices for electronic products require two-handed assembly, pose safety hazards due to poor structural strength, and are prone to accidental detachment, leading to damage.
Innovation Solution
A quick release device with a 360° rotatable device body, toggle levers, and spring-loaded beads for simplified one-handed operation, enhanced stability, and automatic buckle engagement/disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the quick release device uses a single simple structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates because two hands are needed for assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The device body is divided into multiple functional modules: rotary tray for mounting, rotary buckle for locking, toggle levers for actuation, and spring mechanisms for feedback. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently, enabling one-handed operation while maintaining overall structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded bead and buckle mechanism automatically engage and lock when the rotary tray is rotated into position, eliminating the need for manual locking operations. The toggle lever system provides automatic feedback and confirmation of proper engagement, allowing the device to self-secure during a single rotational motion performed by one hand
2Ease of manufacture
If the quick release device uses a single simple structure, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the reliability deteriorates due to poor protection strength
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs composite construction combining rigid components (device body, rotary tray, buckle crossbars) with elastic components (buckle springs, reset springs). This combination provides both structural strength for reliable mounting and flexibility for safe energy absorption during attachment and detachment operations
Solution Approach 2:
The buckle springs and reset springs are pre-installed to provide cushioning and shock absorption during the attachment process. These springs absorb impact forces when the rotary tray engages with the buckle, preventing damage to the electronic device while maintaining a simple manufacturing process
3Device complexity
If the quick release device uses a single simple structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the safety deteriorates due to easy detachment and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The toggle lever system provides mechanical feedback through its movement and positioning, giving the user tactile confirmation that the rotary tray is properly engaged and locked. The spring mechanisms provide force feedback indicating the locked state, ensuring the user knows the device is securely attached before releasing their hand
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a static simple structure to a dynamic system where the rotary tray rotates and the buckle mechanisms actively engage and lock during operation. This dynamic engagement process ensures secure attachment while maintaining operational simplicity, preventing accidental detachment through proper mechanical interlocking
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
Facilitates single-handed assembly and disassembly, improves safety and stability, and enhances convenience for outdoor use by ensuring secure attachment and easy detachment of electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
a spring-loaded bead of which one end extends inside of one bead groove is embedded at the bottom of the device body
Implementation Method 2
A buckle spring that is located between the two buckle crossbars is sleeved on the shaft lever
Implementation Method 3
A reset spring is sleeved on a side of the transmission rod through a spring post
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AI summary
A quick release device includes a device body, a rotary tray movably disposed at a bottom of the device body, and the rotary tray is used to connect a terminal bracket. A rotary buckle of which one end extends to the bottom of the device body and is fastened to the rotary tray is movably inside the device body, and the device body rotates 360° relative to the rotary buckle and the rotary tray. Through the spring-loaded bead, the device body may rotate 360° for adjustment and positioning, to meet a use requirement of a user. A product housing may be removed by only holding the product housing and toggling the operating rod. Therefore, operations are more simple, and convenience for outdoor sports is improved. Because the buckle II that may be triggered automatically through a button is clamped with the product housing, a procedure of assembling the product housing is further simplified. Because the buckle spring continuously abuts against the buckle crossbar, stability of a connection between the buckle II and the product housing, so that the product is more stable in a use process.