Electrical Socket Seating Device with Elastic Lip for Vehicle Trim
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for attaching electrical sockets to vehicle interior trims lack robustness, especially during vehicle operation, and are inefficient in assembly and disassembly processes.
Innovation Solution
A seating device with a lip structure featuring a head, tail, and waist, including upper and lower protrusions, that allows the electrical socket to pivot from a first to a second engagement position, providing a secure and cost-effective attachment to the vehicle interior trim.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a movable clip is used to attach the electrical socket to the support structure, then the assembly process is simplified, but the connection stability during vehicle operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lip is designed with elastic deformation capability, allowing it to dynamically adapt during assembly by deforming to receive the electrical socket, then recovering to provide a stable, vibration-resistant connection during vehicle operation
Solution Approach 2:
The lip is divided into distinct functional zones: a head portion for initial contact, a waist portion with protrusions for engagement, and a tail portion for support, allowing each segment to perform its specific function in the assembly and retention process
2Reliability
If a complex attachment mechanism is used to ensure robust connection, then the connection stability improves, but the assembly and disassembly efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic lip structure performs self-alignment and self-locking during assembly, where the protrusions automatically engage with corresponding features on the electrical socket, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or additional fastening operations
Solution Approach 2:
The protrusions on the lip act as intermediary elements that mediate between the lip body and the electrical socket, providing a simple yet effective engagement mechanism that ensures stability without adding complexity to the assembly process
Data Source
AI summary
In one or more embodiments, a seating device is provided to support an electrical socket. The seating device includes a body, and a lip extending from the body. The lip includes a head, a tail, and a waist positioned there-between along a longitudinal direction. The waist includes upper and lower protrusions directed outwardly against each other along a thickness direction. The electrical socket contacts and pivots about the upper and lower protrusions from a first engagement position to a second engagement position.