Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Adaptive Modular Connecting System: Smart Reconfigurable Design

Publication ID: 24-11857067_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Modular Connecting System: Smart Reconfigurable Design,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857067_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857067_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,067.

Background and Problem Solved

The original connecting device having retractable rods, as disclosed in Chinese Patent Application No. 202110345521.0, has limitations in terms of manual assembly, fixed configuration, and lack of adaptability to environmental changes. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a modular and adaptive connecting system that can automatically configure, self-adjust, and dynamically reconfigure to meet various user needs and environmental conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's modular and adaptive architecture, combined with advanced technologies such as sensors, metamaterials, and artificial intelligence, provides a significant departure from the original patent's fixed and manual configuration. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a highly versatile and responsive connecting system that can adapt to various user needs and environmental conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the type and number of sensors used, different metamaterial structures, or alternative artificial intelligence algorithms. The invention could also be adapted for use in various industries, such as furniture, construction, or aerospace.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular and adaptive connecting system has vast commercial potential in various industries, including furniture, construction, and aerospace. The invention's ability to automatically configure, self-adjust, and dynamically reconfigure makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance user experience. The market for this technology is expected to be significant, with potential applications in smart homes, modular buildings, and adaptive manufacturing systems.

Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically modular connecting devices and furniture hardware, with expertise in structural mechanisms, joint design, and adaptive mechanical systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in product design, familiar with mechanical joints, modular systems, and basic sensor integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core connecting device technology. The fundamental mechanical principles of rod connections, configurable joints, and modular assembly are already established in the source patent. Adding sensor technologies, identification codes, and adaptive mechanisms would be considered routine engineering design choices for enhancing the base mechanical system.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Connecting device with multiple rods and configurable connecting members
PTD Variation
Adding unique identification codes to rods and connecting members for automatic configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing electronic identification is a known technique in modular systems, representing a predictable application of existing tracking and configuration technologies
Source Patent Element
Retractable rod mechanism with multiple connection points
PTD Variation
Integrating environmental sensors to dynamically adjust rod positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive mechanical systems with sensor feedback are well-established in mechanical engineering, representing a straightforward enhancement to the base mechanical design
Source Patent Element
Case with positioning posts and connection interfaces
PTD Variation
Implementing metamaterial structures that enable shape-changing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Metamaterial design represents a known technique for creating responsive mechanical structures, offering a predictable method of enhancing mechanical flexibility
Source Patent Element
Rotary tabs and configurable connection mechanisms
PTD Variation
Incorporating artificial intelligence to optimize device configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Using machine learning for mechanical system optimization is a standard engineering approach for improving performance and adaptability
Source Patent Element
Modular connecting device with multiple rod configurations
PTD Variation
Dynamic reconfiguration method based on user input and preference learning
Obviousness Reasoning
User-adaptive systems are a common design strategy, representing a predictable evolution of existing mechanical configuration technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857067 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technical modifications obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of known mechanical principles with standard sensor, identification, and adaptive technologies represents a predictable engineering solution that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring extraordinary innovation.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,067
TitleConnecting device having retractable rods
Assignee(s)JIANGXI RASSON BILLIARD MANUFACTURING CO., LTD