Wedge Mounting Arrangement for Non-Rotational Socket Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting solutions for devices with sockets lack a secure and non-rotational attachment mechanism, often requiring multiple components and complex assembly processes, which can be cumbersome and prone to rotation or disengagement.
Innovation Solution
A mounting arrangement featuring a wedge-like base and device engagement units with male socket engagement elements, including teeth, that securely attach to device sockets by forming a wedge to push the engagement elements into engagement, utilizing a ball and neck structure coupled with fasteners for stable fixation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting solutions are used to attach to device sockets, then attachment can be achieved, but the attachment mechanism allows rotation and lacks secure fixation
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with an asymmetric wedge shape that corresponds to the symmetric circular sockets. The wedge geometry (with a central point and radiating surfaces) creates a non-rotational engagement when inserted into the circular socket, preventing rotation while maintaining secure attachment. This asymmetric design transforms the inherently rotational symmetry of circular sockets into a non-rotational connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting arrangement changes the geometric parameters of the engagement interface. By using a wedge-shaped base with specific angular surfaces that match the socket geometry, the system transforms the attachment parameter from simple insertion to angularly-constrained engagement, preventing rotation while maintaining ease of installation.
2Reliability
If multiple components are used to achieve secure attachment, then attachment security improves, but the assembly process becomes complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The device engagement unit merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: the receiving platform provides structural support, the wedge base enables non-rotational engagement with the socket, and the overall geometry facilitates self-alignment. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts needed while maintaining secure, rotation-proof attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The wedge-shaped base design enables self-alignment and self-securing during installation. When the base is inserted into the socket, the wedge geometry automatically positions itself correctly and creates the non-rotational engagement without requiring additional alignment steps, fasteners, or complex assembly procedures.
3Ease of operation
If a simple attachment mechanism is used, then ease of installation improves, but the attachment lacks stability and may disengage
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric wedge geometry provides both installation simplicity and mounting stability. The wedge shape allows for easy insertion while the angular surfaces create mechanical interlocking that prevents disengagement. The simplicity comes from the single-piece design, while the stability arises from the geometric constraint that prevents both rotation and withdrawal.
Solution Approach 2:
The wedge angle and surface geometry are optimized to provide both ease of insertion and secure retention. The parameters of the wedge shape (angles, surface areas, radii) are designed to create sufficient friction and mechanical interlocking for stability while maintaining a simple insertion motion, achieving both simplicity and stability simultaneously.
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 solution provides a secure, non-rotational attachment to devices with sockets, enhancing stability and ease of use by ensuring the mounting arrangement remains fixed unless intentionally disengaged, thus addressing the limitations of existing solutions.
Implementation Method 1
the base to form a wedge pushing the male socket engagement elements of the two device engagement units into engagement with the sockets of the device
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting arrangement for coupling to a device having a pair of sockets includes a mount having a base, a ball, and a neck coupling the ball to the base; two device engagement units, each of the device engagement units having a receiving platform and a leg extending from the receiving platform, each of the legs of the two device engagement units having a male socket engagement element to engage one of the sockets of the device; and two fasteners to fasten the mount to the two device engagement units. The mounting arrangement is configured for the base to be received by, and fastened to, both of the receiving platforms of the two device engagement units and for the base to form a wedge pushing the male socket engagement elements into engagement with the sockets of the device to non-rotatably secure the mounting arrangement to the device.