Threaded Adjustment Apparatus for Tool-Free Angular Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic device mounting systems are inflexible and difficult to adjust for use in various environments and angles, requiring complex tools and professional adjustments.

Innovation Solution

An adjustment apparatus comprising a first support, a second support, and a first adjustment assembly with a connecting piece and driving member, allowing for sliding and rotational adjustments to securely mount devices at different angles and positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed structural design is used for electronic devices, then the device structure is simple and stable, but it cannot meet the needs of people in different scenarios and angles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different scenarios and anglesVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed support structure into a dynamically adjustable one. The connecting piece can slide along the second support through the first sliding groove, and the driving member enables rotational adjustment. This allows the electronic device to be positioned at different angles and locations, achieving adaptability to various scenarios while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If complex tools are used to assist adjustment, then the adjustment precision can be improved, but the operation becomes inconvenient and requires professional guidance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustment precisionVSAvoidoperational convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements the self-service principle through the driving member design. The driving member features a rotating portion with protrusions that can be directly manipulated by users without requiring specialized tools or professional knowledge. When the driving member rotates, it automatically drives the connecting piece to slide along the first sliding groove through the thread portion and connecting portion, enabling precise adjustment while maintaining ease of operation for general users.

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

Enables convenient and precise adjustment of electronic devices for use in diverse scenarios by providing a novel, user-friendly mechanism for secure mounting on various surfaces and angles.

Implementation Method 1

The other end of the driving member extends along a direction close to the fixed portion, and is further screwed to the fixed portion. The driving member rotates to drive the connecting piece to slide relative to the fixed portion of the second support

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectScrew mechanism: Screw

Implementation Method 2

The second support is rotatably coupled to the first support

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS11272786B2Adjustment apparatus
Publication Date: 2022.03.15 PEI XUBO
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AI summary

The adjustment apparatus includes a first support, a second support and a first adjustment assembly. The second support is rotatably coupled to the first support. A fixed portion of the second support passes through first sliding groove of connecting piece of the first adjustment assembly. One end of a driving member of the first adjustment assembly is blocked by the connecting piece and rotates relative to the connecting piece. The other end of the driving member extends along a direction close to the fixed portion and is screwed to the fixed portion. The adjustment apparatus utilizes a threaded transmission relationship between the driving member and the fixed portion to drive the fastening piece to slide relative to the fixed portion of the second support, which cause the hook of the connecting piece slides relative to the fixed portion, thereby providing the adjustment apparatus with novel structure and convenient operations.