Support receiver and support structure using the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional headrest support devices require multiple parts and assembly hours, and there is a risk of losing small, strongly spring-loaded holding clips.
Innovation Solution
A support receiver with a cylindrical body and integral elastic piece, featuring a locking claw portion, is used to attach to a base material, reducing parts and assembly time while ensuring components are not lost.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate holding clips are attached to tubular portions to retain headrest stays, then the headrest stays can be held securely, but the number of parts increases and assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding clip is integrated into the cylindrical body as an elastic piece formed by a slit, combining the functions of the cylindrical body and the separate holding clip into a single unified structure. This eliminates the need for separate attachment of holding clips while maintaining the retention function.
2Reliability
If separate holding clips are attached to tubular portions to retain headrest stays, then the headrest stays can be held securely, but assembly man hours increase
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic piece is formed integrally with the cylindrical body through a single molding process, eliminating multiple assembly steps. The holding function is built-in rather than added through separate attachment operations.
3Reliability
If small holding clips with strong spring force are used, then the headrest stays can be retained firmly, but the clips are easily lost
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic piece is formed as an integral part of the cylindrical body, eliminating the risk of the holding clip being lost as a separate component. The unified structure ensures that the retention function remains permanently attached to the support receiver.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used in the support receiver, then each component can be optimized for its function, but the overall device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cylindrical body serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, attaches to the base material via attachment means, and retains the supported tool via the integrated elastic piece. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate components while maintaining all necessary functions.
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 integrated design reduces the number of parts and assembly time, enhances productivity, and prevents component loss, with high holding strength and easy positioning.
Implementation Method 1
at least one elastic piece that is cut out by a slit provided in the cylindrical body and is provided with a locking claw portion on an inner peripheral surface to retain the supported tool
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AI summary
The present invention provides a support receiver which not only has a small number of parts and assembly man-hours but also has no risk of losing parts, and a support structure using the support receiver. A support receiver (20) that is attached to an attachment hole (7) of a base material (6) and has a cylindrical body (30) that supports a supported tool (10) includes: an attachment means (36) that is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body (30) and is used to attach the cylindrical body (30) to an inner peripheral surface of the attachment hole (7) of the base material (6); and at least one elastic piece (38) that is cut out by a slit (37) provided in the cylindrical body (30) and is provided with a locking claw portion (39) on an inner peripheral surface to retain the supported tool (10).