Shockproof Nut Kit With Elliptic Clearance Fit Against Loosening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shockproof nuts either fail to achieve 100% shockproof effect, are complex to operate, or compromise thread life due to lateral forces and interference fits, leading to potential loosening and reduced usability.
Innovation Solution
A shockproof nut kit featuring an upper nut with an elliptic cylinder boss and a lower nut with a matching cylindrical groove, utilizing a clearance fit without lateral contact, concentrating shaking forces on a narrow elliptic surface to prevent slippage and maintain thread integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If eccentric taper surfaces are used to achieve shockproof effect, then shockproof performance is improved, but thread life is reduced due to lateral forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric elliptical contact surfaces on the nut's end face instead of symmetric circular surfaces. The elliptical shape creates a specific contact area that transmits shock loads while minimizing lateral forces on the threads. The asymmetry in the contact surface geometry allows the nut to withstand shockproof requirements without compromising thread integrity through improper force distribution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by creating a specific elliptical contact area on the end face of the nut. This localized contact region is designed to handle shock loads specifically, while other parts of the nut maintain standard threading characteristics. The elliptical contact surface concentrates the shockproof function in a specific location without affecting the overall thread engagement quality
2Reliability
If grooves are opened or components embedded in nuts to achieve shockproof effect, then shockproof capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the shockproof function from complex internal structures (grooves and embedded components) and implements it through a simpler external geometric feature - the elliptical contact surface on the nut's end face. This extraction eliminates the need for additional internal components while maintaining the shockproof capability through optimized force transmission geometry
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of adding complex internal structures to achieve shockproof effect, the patent inverts the approach by using a simplified external geometric feature (elliptical contact surface). The solution moves from adding complexity internally to achieving the function through external geometry, thereby reducing overall device complexity
3Reliability
If interference fit is used between upper and lower nuts, then shockproof effect is achieved, but ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric elliptical contact surface creates a mechanical advantage that allows the nuts to be firmly locked during operation while still permitting controlled assembly and disassembly. The geometry provides natural alignment and seating features that guide the assembly process, reducing the force and complexity required for installation and removal while maintaining shockproof performance
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 solution provides superior shockproof and anti-slipping performance, ensuring safety and reliability with reduced friction and extended thread life by eliminating lateral forces on the threads, facilitating easy installation and disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
concentrate shaking force, and thereby obtain better shockproof effect
Implementation Method 2
the forces exerted can be balanced... all the shaking forces are transmitted one way upwards by the connecting surface
Data Source
AI summary
A shockproof nut kit includes an upper nut and a lower nut, in which an end surface of the upper nut is provided with a boss of elliptic cylinder; on the upper end surface of the elliptic cylinder at a longer planar extension side is provided an unfilled corner; in an end surface of the lower nut is concavely formed a cylindrical groove matching with the boss of elliptic cylinder, and in the assembly state, the boss of elliptic cylinder on the upper nut is in clearance fit with the cylindrical groove in the lower nut. The present invention avoids the slipping and displacement of nuts in the meshing process, and ensures the coaxiality of the upper and lower nuts during installation to the utmost. In terms of both safety and shockproof, the present invention achieves satisfactory results, the installation thereof is convenient and reliable, and the disassembly thereof is simple.


