Zipper Pin-Shaped Assembly Segmentation for Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The cooperative operation between conventional zipper assemblies and their inserting pins/fixed pins lacks efficiency and stability, limiting the performance of zipper systems in clothing and accessories.
Innovation Solution
A pin-shaped assembly comprising first and second pin elements with specific structural features, including flange portions, mating portions, and front portions, allowing for detachable connection and improved stability within the zipper head assembly, enhancing the operational efficiency and stability of the zipper system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional inserting pins/fixed pins are used in zipper head assembly, then the structure is simple, but the cooperative operation efficiency and stability between zipper assembly and pins deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pin is divided into multiple functional segments: a body portion for insertion, a flange portion with through hole for fixation, and a front portion for engagement. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally, improving cooperative operation stability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pin element is designed to be inserted into and nested within the zipper head assembly, with the flange portion fitting through the zipper head and the front portion engaging with zipper teeth. This nesting arrangement ensures stable cooperation between the pin and zipper assembly
2Productivity
If conventional inserting pins/fixed pins are used in zipper head assembly, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the operational efficiency of zipper system deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pin assembly allows for dynamic insertion and removal operations. The front portion is designed to engage with zipper teeth during zipping operations, while the flange portion with through hole enables easy insertion through the zipper head, improving operational efficiency despite increased structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pin acts as an intermediary element between the zipper head assembly and the zipper teeth. Its specially designed structure with flange portion and front portion mediates the interaction between these components, enabling smooth zipping operations
Data Source
AI summary
A zipper head assembly structure includes a pin-shaped assembly. The pin-shaped assembly includes a first pin element and a second pin element. The first pin element includes a first body, a first flange portion, a first mating portion, and a first front portion. The second pin element includes a second body, a second flange portion, a second mating portion, and a second front portion. The first flange portion is projected outwardly from a first left wall of the first body and adjacent to a rear side of the first body. The second flange portion is projected outwardly from a second right wall of the second body and adjacent to a rear side of the second body. The first pin element and the second pin element are detachably connected to each other by matching the first mating portion and the second mating portion.