Suction Cup Locking Hook Assembly for Secure Component Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suction cups are not robust enough to securely hold components like decorations, wiring, and draped materials, and often slide or dislodge due to insufficient weight-bearing capacity and lack of support hooks.
Innovation Solution
A securing assembly comprising a suction cup, a locking member with a component support hook, and a suction securing nut, where the locking member is integrally formed with a locking ring and a component support hook to provide a strong and reliable coupling to a surface, including a tab and extension beam configuration for supporting components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional suction cups are used to secure components to a surface, then the suction cup can adhere to the surface, but the suction cup moves or slides relative to the surface when sufficient force is applied
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cup system is segmented into multiple functional components: the suction cup for adhesion, the locking member with locking ring for mechanical interlocking, and the component support hook for load distribution. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, improving overall reliability and strength
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member introduces a dynamic locking mechanism that transitions from passive suction to active mechanical interlocking when force is applied. The locking ring engages with the suction cup to prevent sliding, transforming the system from static adhesion to dynamic load-resistant securing
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional suction cups are used without support hooks, then the suction cup structure remains simple, but the suction cup cannot support certain components such as decorations, wiring, and draped materials
Solution Approach 1:
The locking member serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical interlocking through the locking ring, supports components through the integrated component support hook, and maintains structural stability. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The component support hook is integrally formed with the locking ring to create a unitary locking member. This merging of functions into a single integrated component allows the system to support diverse loads while maintaining relatively simple structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly provides a robust and reliable securing mechanism that minimizes movement and dislodgment, allowing for the secure hanging of components such as decorations, wiring, and draped materials by increasing the suction force and providing a stable support area.
Implementation Method 1
A suction cup may removably secure to a glass surface of a door of a refrigerated compartment
Data Source
AI summary
A locking member is configured to couple to a suction cup and a suction securing nut. The locking member includes a locking ring, and a component support hook extending from the locking ring. The component support hook is configured to support at least a portion of a component.