Speaker Quick-Mount Assembly With Slide Lock and Tool-Free Release

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing speaker mounting technologies are time-consuming and require specialized tools and training for installation and removal, increasing the effort and cost involved.

Innovation Solution

A speaker quick mount assembly featuring an outer flange, a lock and unlock assembly with a support assembly and a slide and limit member, utilizing an elastic member to keep the tab and flange pressed against the substrate, and a release member to disengage the slide and limit member for easy installation and removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional screw mounting is used, then the speaker is securely fixed to the substrate, but the mounting and dismounting process is time-consuming and requires specialized tools

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting and dismounting processVSAvoidtime required for installation and removal
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting assembly transitions from a static screwed state to a dynamic quick-release state. The release member can be actuated to move the slide member between a first position (locked) and a second position (unlocked), enabling rapid transition between mounted and dismounted states without requiring tools or specialized skills.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting assembly is divided into distinct functional components: the outer flange for substrate engagement, the slide member for position control, the release member for actuation, and the elastic member for maintaining force. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, contributing to the overall quick-mount capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If traditional screw mounting is used, then the speaker is firmly attached to the substrate, but additional training and knowledge are required for proper installation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation complexityVSAvoidmounting mechanism structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic member automatically maintains the outer flange and tab in a pressed state against the substrate, providing self-adjusting mounting pressure. The release member simply needs to be actuated to disengage the slide member, making the operation intuitive and eliminating the need for specialized training or knowledge about mounting procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If a quick-release mechanism is implemented, then mounting and dismounting becomes faster, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting speedVSAvoidmounting assembly components
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The slide member serves multiple functions: it controls the engagement state, guides the movement path, and works with the release member for quick disengagement. The outer flange both supports the speaker and presses against the substrate through the tab. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, managing the complexity while achieving quick-mount capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 significantly reduces the time and effort required for mounting and dismounting speakers, making the process quick and labor-saving by allowing easy engagement and disengagement with minimal tools.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic member keeps the tab and the outer flange in a pressed state

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11212604B2Speaker quick mount structure and quick mount assembly
Publication Date: 2021.12.28 NINGBO LUMIAUDIO ELECTRONICS TECH LTD
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  • US11212604B2 patent drawing
  • US11212604B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A speaker fast mounting assembly and a method of use. The loudspeaker fast mounting assembly includes: a pressing edge; a locking and releasing assembly comprising a fixed support and a sliding and limiting piece, the fixed bracket is provided on the sliding and limiting piece of the locking position and the release position, the locking position and the release position is arranged between the channel, the sliding and limiting piece sliding fit in the channel; the pressing block, the pressing block is connected to the slide and on the limiting piece, the briquetting of the press with the pressure-side member of the fixture; the elastic member, the elastic member so that the block and the pressure-side member to maintain the pressing state; the unlocking member used for the sliding and limiting piece are balanced in order to make the sliding and limiting piece from the self-locking position.