Composite Switch Seat Body Structure for Wear Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional switch seat bodies made entirely of metal are time-consuming and costly to manufacture, and prone to wear and loosening due to operational forces, leading to increased manufacturing costs and structural issues.
Innovation Solution
A switch seat body structure comprising a metal head section and a nonmetal belly section, where the nonmetal belly section is overlaid and connected to the metal head section, forming an integrated structure with a recessed section and subsidiary shoulder for latching, and manufactured using a molding process to simplify production and enhance structural hardness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the seat body is made entirely of metal material to have sufficient structural hardness, then the resistance against damaging force is improved, but the manufacturing cost and time are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The seat body is constructed as a composite structure with a metal head section providing structural hardness and a nonmetal belly section covering the metal section. This combination allows the seat body to achieve sufficient strength against damaging forces while reducing manufacturing complexity and cost compared to an entirely metal construction.
2Reliability
If the seat body is made entirely of metal material, then the resistance against wear and loosening is improved, but the manufacturing procedure becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The seat body is divided into two distinct sections: a metal head section that provides wear resistance and structural integrity, and a nonmetal belly section that simplifies manufacturing. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently, improving both reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
3Strength
If the seat body is made entirely of metal material with milled threads, then the structural strength is improved, but the manufacturing complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
By using a composite structure with a metal head section for strength and a nonmetal belly section, the patent reduces manufacturing process complexity. The nonmetal section can be formed using simpler molding processes compared to milling metal, while the metal head section maintains the necessary structural strength.
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AI summary
A switch seat body structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The switch seat body structure is simplified and can be easily manufactured to enhance the resistance of the switch seat body against the external damaging force. The switch seat body structure includes a main body for assembling with an internal component of the switch. The main body is an assembly of a metal head section and a nonmetal belly section. The metal head section has a shoulder section, a skirt section connected with the shoulder section and a subsidiary shoulder section formed on the skirt section. The nonmetal belly section is overlaid and connected on at least a part of the skirt section or the entire skirt section, whereby the nonmetal belly section is connected with subsidiary shoulder section to form an integrated structure.