Sensor Automatic Alignment Fixing Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sensor installation structures are complex, leading to increased costs and limited applications, making them inconvenient to install and requiring technical assistance. Additionally, these sensors typically offer only one sensing function, necessitating replacement for different applications.
Innovation Solution
A sensor with an automatic alignment fixing structure, comprising a mounting cover with non-parallel fixing arms and a sensor housing with corresponding non-parallel locking arms, allowing for quick and convenient installation and enabling the sensor housing to be detachably connected for different sensing functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex installation structures are used, then the sensor can be securely fixed, but the installation becomes difficult and requires technical assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into separate components: a fixing arm on the mounting cover and a locking arm on the sensor housing. These segmented parts can be independently manufactured and assembled, simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining secure fixation through the engagement of the two arms.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing arms are designed with self-aligning and self-locking characteristics. The geometric shape and positioning features enable the arms to automatically align and secure the sensor housing to the mounting cover without requiring external tools or technical assistance, making the installation process simple and user-friendly.
2Reliability
If complex installation structures are used, then the sensor can be securely fixed, but the overall cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into separate components: a fixing arm on the mounting cover and a locking arm on the sensor housing. These segmented parts can be independently manufactured and assembled, simplifying the overall installation process while maintaining secure fixation through the engagement of the two arms.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing arms are designed as simple, inexpensive components that can be easily manufactured using standard manufacturing processes. The L-shaped cross-section and basic geometric features allow for cost-effective production while providing sufficient fixing reliability without requiring expensive materials or complex manufacturing techniques.
3Ease of manufacture
If sensors are designed with fixed sensing functions, then the manufacturing is simplified, but the adaptability to different applications is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor housing is designed with a universal mounting interface that can accommodate different sensor modules with various sensing functions. The standardized fixing arms and locking arms create a platform that can support multiple applications, allowing users to replace sensor modules based on their specific needs without changing the mounting structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor housing is designed to be dynamically configurable by allowing users to replace sensor modules with different sensing functions. This dynamic adaptability enables the same housing structure to serve multiple purposes, from detection to monitoring applications, by simply changing the sensor module while maintaining the same mounting interface.
Data Source
AI summary
A sensor having an automatic alignment fixing structure includes a mounting cover, a sensor housing and a sensor module. The mounting cover has a fixing surface disposed on one side thereof, and having a first fixing arm and a second fixing arm not parallel to each other. The sensor housing has a locking surface and a sensor mounting area disposed on the two sides thereof. The locking surface has a first locking arm and a second locking arm not parallel to each other, and corresponding to the first fixing arm and the second fixing arm respectively. The sensor module is disposed on the sensor mounting area. The first fixing arm and the second fixing arm are engaged with the first locking arm and the second locking arm respectively, whereby the mounting cover is fixed with sensor housing.