Tubular Socket Retaining Bracket with Inclined Guide Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection systems for tubular components often require complex and costly mechanisms or protruding fasteners, which are aesthetically unpleasing and lack efficient anti-twist protection, making them difficult to assemble and disassemble securely.
Innovation Solution
A system featuring a tubular socket with an inclined guide surface and a clamping device that tilts a retaining bracket within the socket, providing edge pressure for secure fixation without the need for external bolts or complex latching mechanisms, utilizing a lever mechanism to amplify clamping force for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional connection techniques such as bolts, cotter pins, or complex latching mechanisms are used, then secure fixation and anti-twist protection are achieved, but the device complexity increases and the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to protruding fasteners
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the fastening function from separate protruding fasteners and integrates it into the inclined guide surface mechanism. The retaining bracket itself becomes the fastening element through its inclination-induced edge pressure, eliminating the need for bolts, cotter pins, or complex latching mechanisms while maintaining secure fixation and aesthetic appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the positioning function and the fastening function into a single integrated mechanism. The inclined guide surface simultaneously guides the retaining bracket into position and, through the lever mechanism, transforms axial clamping force into tilting motion that creates edge pressure for secure fixation. This combines multiple functions into one compact structure.
2Reliability
If traditional connection techniques such as welding or adhesive bonding are used, then secure and permanent fixation is achieved, but the ease of repair deteriorates as the components can no longer be separated in a non-destructive manner
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a dynamic, reversible connection mechanism. The retaining bracket can be tilted into the locked position using the lever mechanism to create edge pressure, and can be tilted back to the unlocked position by reversing the lever action. This allows the connection to be securely fixed during use but easily separated when needed, without destructive forces.
3Reliability
If a clamping device with screw is used to press against the pressure surface and tilt the bracket, then secure anti-twist protection and positional fixation are achieved, but the assembly effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses the inclined guide surface to convert the axial clamping force from the screw into a tilting motion of the retaining bracket. The inclination angle transforms the linear screw movement into rotational movement that creates edge pressure, providing anti-twist protection. This mechanical transformation reduces assembly effort compared to directly applying complex tilting mechanisms.
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 secure, aesthetically pleasing, and adjustable connections between tubular components with minimal assembly effort, preventing axial separation and offering reliable anti-twist protection without visible fasteners or complex mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
a clamping device with a screw (108) which penetrates the connecting piece (8) on the side opposite the first contact surface (60) and contacts a first pressure surface (66) on the base body (14) of the retaining bracket (12) in such a way that when the screw is actuated the inclined guide surface (58) presses against the first contact surface (60) and thus the bracket (12) is tilted in the socket (8)
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AI summary
A system for connecting two components, a mounting bracket for this purpose, and a mirror assembly for motor vehicles are described. A first connecting element (6) has the form of a tubular stub (8) that is open at least on one side, wherein a first contact surface (60) and a first groove (26) are provided in the stub (8). A second connecting element (4) has the form of a mounting bracket (12) that can be inserted into the tubular stub (8) with clearance, wherein the mounting bracket (12) comprises a base body (14). A first retaining pin (36) for engaging in the first groove (26) and a guide surface (58) arranged behind the retaining pin (36) are provided on the base body (14), wherein the guide surface (58) is associated with the first contact surface (60) and is inclined to it at an acute angle.A clamping device (44) penetrates the nozzle (8) on the side (22) opposite the first contact surface (60) and, when actuated, presses against a first pressure surface (66) on the base body (14) so that the inclined guide surface (58) presses against the first contact surface (60) and thus tilts the retaining block (12) in the nozzle (8).