Stud-and-Socket Fastener With Integrated Energy Transfer Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stud-and-socket releasable fastening systems lack the capability for integrated energy transmission, limiting their application range and requiring additional connections for energy conduit design.
Innovation Solution
The system integrates energy transmission by locating upstream and downstream terminal ends in the stud and core plug, enabling secure mechanical coupling and energy transfer between two connection parts, eliminating the need for separate conduit connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional stud-and-socket fastening systems are used, then mechanical connection is achieved, but energy transmission capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines mechanical fastening and energy transmission functions into a single integrated stud-and-socket coupling system. The conduit is positioned to align with the stud and socket assembly, allowing energy transmission to occur through the same coupling interface that provides mechanical connection, thereby eliminating the need for separate conduit connections and expanding application range.
Solution Approach 2:
The stud-and-socket coupling assembly is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: mechanical connection between components and energy transmission conduit alignment. This multi-functional design allows the same structural elements to fulfill both fastening and energy transfer roles, reducing overall system complexity.
2Use of energy by moving object
If separate conduit connections are used for energy transmission, then energy can be transmitted, but the system requires additional connections increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit is integrated into the stud-and-socket coupling mechanism itself. The conduit passes through or alongside the coupling components, allowing energy transmission to occur through the same interface that provides mechanical fastening. This eliminates separate conduit connections and simplifies the overall design.
Solution Approach 2:
The stud-and-socket coupling assembly acts as an intermediary structure that simultaneously provides mechanical connection and guides/protects the energy transmission conduit. The coupling components serve as a mediator that combines both functions in a single integrated solution.
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AI summary
An energy transmitting stud-and-socket releasable fastening system includes a first connection part associated with an energy source and a second connection part with an energy consuming load. When the first and second connection parts are coupled together, energy can be transmitted from the energy source through the stud-and-socket to the load. A core plug in the socket is depressed by the stud as the first and second connection parts are brought together, causing a bolt to deploy which mechanically constrains the stud within the socket. An upstream conduit, running from the energy source and terminating in the core plug, includes an interrupter in the form of a poppet. Energy transmission through the interrupter occurs only when the core plug is in a depressed condition. A push-button actuator disengages the bolt so that the first and second connection parts can be decoupled, and the transfer of energy concurrently terminated.