Spring-Loaded Fastener Structure for Stable Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastener structures do not allow for quick and repeatable connection and disconnection of objects, often resulting in unstable assemblies.
Innovation Solution
A fastener structure comprising a head portion with a shaft section, a press section, and an elastic element, where the head portion can be elastically moved to engage or disengage with a workpiece, allowing for quick and repeatable connection and disconnection of objects by compressing and decompressing the elastic element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws are used to fasten objects, then objects can be held in place without being separated easily, but the assembly becomes unstable and cannot be quickly disconnected
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener structure incorporates an elastic element that enables the head portion to move between a held-down state (for stable connection) and a released state (for easy disconnection). This dynamic mechanism allows the fastener to transition between stable and easily operable states, resolving the contradiction between connection stability and disconnection ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener is divided into distinct functional sections: a body portion for engaging the object, a head portion with a hold-down section for engaging the workpiece, and an elastic element for providing the holding force. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while working together to achieve both stable connection and easy disconnection.
2Reliability
If traditional fastening methods are used, then objects can be connected securely, but the connection and disconnection process is time-consuming and not repeatable
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element enables rapid transition between connected and disconnected states by simply pressing the head portion to release the hold-down section, significantly improving connection and disconnection speed while maintaining secure connection through the elastic holding force.
3Length of stationary object
If the fastener structure is made compact, then the overall height is reduced, but the elastic movement capability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The body portion is received within the head portion's receiving section, creating a nested configuration that reduces the overall height of the fastener structure while maintaining the elastic element's movement capability through the integrated design of the press section and hold-down section.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and efficient connection and disconnection of objects in a quick and repeatable manner, maintaining stability and reducing the overall height of the fastener structure.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic element has an end pressed against the press section and another end pressed against the body portion, allowing the head portion to move elastically
Data Source
AI summary
A fastener structure includes a head portion, a body portion and an elastic element. The head portion has a shaft section, a press section and a hold-down section. The body portion has a corresponding press section, which is movably assembled to the press section. The elastic element has an end pressed against the press section and another end against the body section, allowing the head portion to move elastically. The body portion can be engaged with an object, and the hold-down section of the head portion can elastically hold down a workpiece against the object or be elastically removed from the workpiece, so as to complete the connection and disconnection of at least two objects to and from one another in a quick and repeatable manner.