Solder-Retaining Fastening Structure for Firm Fixing and Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fastening methods, such as screws, fail to provide a secure and repeatable coupling and separation mechanism between objects, leading to objects not being firmly fixed in place after assembly.
Innovation Solution
A structure and method for retaining fastening element solder, featuring a fastening element with a solderable surface and a retaining portion that solidifies within a fastening or hole portion during a soldering process, allowing for precise positioning and secure coupling and separation of objects using a variety of fastening and hole configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fastening methods such as screws are used to couple objects, then the objects can be coupled together in an inseparable way, but the objects are not firmly fixed in place after assembly and cannot be quickly separated
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening element is divided into distinct functional portions: a solderable surface for permanent attachment to the first object, a fastening portion for reversible coupling with the second object, and a retaining portion to control solder flow. This segmentation allows each portion to optimize its specific function, achieving both firm fixation and quick separation capability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes phase change of solder from liquid to solid state during cooling to achieve firm fixation. The solder transitions from a fluid state during application to a solid state after cooling, creating a permanent bond between the fastening element and the first object while maintaining the fastening portion's ability to be quickly coupled and decoupled
2Reliability
If solder is applied during the soldering process, then the fastening element can be firmly coupled to the first object, but the liquid solder may flow into the fastening portion and solidify, causing interference with the second object
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining portion extracts or contains the liquid solder away from the fastening portion during the soldering process. By providing a dedicated space (retaining portion) that captures the flowing solder, the invention prevents solder from entering the fastening portion and causing interference with the second object
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining portion acts as an intermediary between the solderable surface and the fastening portion. It receives and contains the liquid solder during the soldering process, mediating the solder flow to prevent it from reaching the fastening portion where it would cause harmful interference
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
Enables objects to be firmly coupled and quickly separated by utilizing the coordination between solderable surfaces and retaining portions, preventing interference and solidified solder from falling off, thus providing a versatile and reliable fastening solution.
Implementation Method 1
solder flows into the retaining portion to cool down and solidifies
Implementation Method 2
the liquid solder resulting from heating is prevented from flowing into the hole portion or the fastening portion to cool down and solidify
Data Source
AI summary
A structure and method for retaining fastening element solder are introduced. The structure includes a fastening element which has a solderable surface and a fastening portion or a hole portion. One end of the hole portion or the fastening portion has a retaining portion. During a soldering heating process, solder flows into or enters the retaining portion to cool down and solidify. The solidified solder is retained in the retaining portion. The fastening element is firmly coupled to a first object because of coordination between the solderable surface and the retaining portion, and the second object is coupled to or removed from the fastening element because of coordination between the fastening portion and the hole portion, so as to couple together and separate the first and second objects repeatedly and quickly.