Turnover Fastening Assembly for Self-Aligning Bolt Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for connecting objects using bolts and nuts require manual alignment of nuts, increasing labor intensity and affecting user experience due to the complexity of aligning the nuts.
Innovation Solution
A fastening assembly comprising a mounting cylinder frame, a movable part, and a turnover part, where the transmission rod drives the movable part to move along the first vertical beam, switching the turnover part between vertical and horizontal states to clamp objects without the need for manual nut alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If bolts and nuts are used for connection, then the connection strength is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to manual alignment requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover part automatically aligns and engages with the bolt through its own weight and geometric design, eliminating the need for manual alignment by the user. The component serves itself by utilizing gravity and its structural characteristics to achieve proper positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The turnover part acts as an intermediary between the bolt and the objects being connected. It mediates the connection process by automatically engaging with the bolt and transferring the connection force, thereby simplifying the user's operation while maintaining connection strength.
2Reliability
If manual nut alignment is required, then the connection reliability is improved, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover part is pre-designed with specific geometric features and orientation characteristics that enable it to automatically align with the bolt before the connection process begins. This preliminary structural design eliminates the time-consuming manual alignment step while ensuring reliable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The turnover part performs the alignment function automatically through its own structural design and gravitational force, without requiring user intervention. This self-aligning capability significantly reduces the time required for connection while maintaining reliability.
3Manufacturing precision
If traditional bolts and nuts are used, then the manufacturing precision is maintained, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The turnover part integrates multiple functions into a single component: it combines the alignment function, the connection function, and the clamping function. By merging these functions into one component rather than using separate nuts and alignment mechanisms, the overall device complexity is reduced while maintaining manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The turnover part serves multiple purposes: it acts as an alignment guide, a connection element, and a clamping component. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate parts needed in the system, thereby simplifying the device while maintaining the precision required for proper connection.
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
This solution reduces user labor intensity by automating the alignment process, optimizing the connection experience by allowing the turnover part to switch states and clamp objects through the transmission rod, eliminating the need for manual nut alignment.
Implementation Method 1
drive the turnover part to switch between the horizontal state or the vertical state under the friction force of the bulge
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AI summary
A fastening assembly, comprising: a mounting cylinder frame (100), wherein the mounting cylinder frame is provided with a first vertical beam (111) and a transmission rod (121), the mounting cylinder frame (100) is provided with a butting block (112) at a top of the first vertical beam (111), the transmission rod (121) passes through the butting block (112), and a side wall of the first vertical beam (111) is provided with a bulge (111 A); a movable part (200), wherein the movable part is connected with the transmission rod (121); a turnover part (300), wherein the turnover part is arranged on the first vertical beam (111) and the turnover part is rotatably connected with the movable part (200), the turnover part (300) is butted with the bulge (111A), the turnover part (300) is located between the butting block (112) and the movable part (200), and the turnover part has a vertical state and a horizontal state, wherein, the transmission rod (121) is configured to drive the movable part (200) to move along an axial direction of the first vertical beam (111), so as to drive the turnover part (300) to switch between the horizontal state or the vertical state under an action of the bulge (111 A).