Sensor Mounting Unit With Pivot Lock for Easy Reorientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening elements for electronic terminals are either fixed in orientation or require complex adjustments, making them difficult to handle and position intuitively.
Innovation Solution
A mounting element with a pivotable locking element that allows for tool-free adjustment of the electronic terminal's position and orientation, featuring a support surface and contact surfaces designed as flat surfaces, with a rotation axis perpendicular to the support surface, and locking means to secure rotational positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed orientation holder is used for the sensor, then the structure is simple, but the sensor cannot be reoriented to adapt to different field conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element incorporates a rotatable connection between the support unit and terminal device, allowing the terminal device to be rotated about an axis perpendicular to the support surface. This dynamic connection enables orientation adjustment while maintaining a relatively simple single-piece structure, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate mounting plate with fastening means is provided, then the terminal device can be releasably fastened and reoriented, but the handling becomes more difficult and requires multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element is designed as a single-piece structure that integrates the support unit, rotation mechanism, and locking functionality into one component. This eliminates the need for separate mounting plates and multiple fastening components, simplifying handling while maintaining reorientability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable connection with locking capability allows the terminal device to be easily adjusted and secured without requiring additional tools or complex assembly steps. The self-contained design enables users to perform orientation changes directly through the integrated mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If the support surface and contact surfaces are designed as flat surfaces with perpendicular rotation axis, then the adjustment is intuitive and secure, but the design constraints increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element features an asymmetric geometric design where the support surface and contact surfaces are arranged at specific angles relative to each other, with the rotation axis perpendicular to the support surface. This asymmetric configuration provides intuitive adjustment characteristics while maintaining structural integrity and securing the terminal device in desired orientations.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a storage unit for an electronic device, comprising a storage body with a support surface for the electronic device and at least one contact surface for contact on at least one side with a support element, at least one fastening element for attaching the storage unit to the support element, wherein the support surface forms an angle of inclination with respect to at least one contact surface, and wherein the electronic device is rotatably arranged on the support surface about an axis of rotation, wherein at least one pivotable locking element is provided by means of which the electronic device can be locked in its position. The invention further comprises an electronic device with such a storage unit.