Suction Cup Clamping Structure for Fast Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing suction cup structures are cumbersome to disassemble efficiently, making it difficult to replace damaged suction cups quickly, which is essential for timely filming operations.

Innovation Solution

A detachable attachment structure featuring adsorption components and an installation component with a clamping part and a fixed part, allowing for effortless disassembly and replacement of the adsorption component, enhancing user convenience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a ball joint connection is used to link the suction cup to the support leg, then the connection allows 360-degree adjustable rotation and flexible positioning, but the suction cup becomes difficult to disassemble and replace when damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustable connectionVSAvoidreplacement difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment structure is divided into separable components: a clamping part that can be detached from the fixed part. The clamping part includes a clamping position that can detachably clamp the adsorption component, allowing the suction cup to be separated into replaceable segments while maintaining adjustable positioning during use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The locking part is movably connected to the clamping part, enabling dynamic transition between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic mechanism allows the connection to be secure during operation but easily disassembled when replacement is needed, resolving the contradiction between stable connection and easy replacement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a fixed suction cup structure is used to ensure stable attachment, then the connection is secure and reliable, but rapid disassembly and replacement cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment stabilityVSAvoiddisassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The locking part is pre-configured in a locked position that secures the adsorption component firmly during operation. When disassembly is needed, the locking part can be quickly moved to an unlocked position, allowing rapid replacement without compromising the stability achieved during use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping part is designed to automatically maintain clamping force on the adsorption component through its structural configuration, ensuring stable attachment without continuous external intervention. The locking mechanism self-maintains the secure connection until deliberately released

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 structure facilitates swift and convenient disassembly and replacement of the suction cup, ensuring uninterrupted filming operations by allowing for prompt replacement of damaged components.

Implementation Method 1

adsorption components for suction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentEP4509751A1Detachable attachment structure
Publication Date: 2025.02.19 TILTA TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure belongs to the field of suction cups, in particular to a user-friendly detachable attachment structure, wherein comprising installation components and suction-based adsorption components. The installation components (2) consist of a clamping part (22) on one side, equipped with a clamping position (225) to detachably clamp the adsorption component (11), and a fixed part (23) on the other side with a connection position (232) for linking external structures. In the present disclosure, the harmonized arrangement of the fixed part and clamping part facilitates effortless disassembly and replacement of the adsorption component when necessary, significantly enhancing user convenience.