Brake pipe clamp and assembly

Abstract

The brake pipe clamp is used for limiting a brake pipe, the brake pipe clamp comprises a body part, the body part comprises installation structures arranged on the two opposite side surfaces of the body part in the first direction, and the brake pipe clamp is connected with a to-be-installed piece through the installation structures; and the pipe clamping part is arranged at one end of the body part and comprises a clamping cavity, and the clamping cavity is used for limiting the brake pipe. According to the brake pipe clamp and assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, while the brake pipe clamp limits the brake pipe through the clamping cavity of the pipe clamp part, one brake pipe clamp can be sequentially connected with the other brake pipe clamp serving as a to-be-mounted part through the mounting structures arranged on the two opposite side surfaces of the body part in the first direction; the number of the brake pipe clamps can be flexibly increased or decreased according to development needs, rapid implementation of a development scheme is achieved, development time is shortened, and development cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile parts, and in particular to a brake pipe clamp and assembly. Background Art

[0002] With the formation of a short, flat and fast development rhythm of new energy vehicles, the development of new energy vehicle parts needs to adapt to the changes in the development rhythm. Among the current vehicle parts, the brake clamps used to limit the position of automobile pipelines need to develop different types of clamp parts according to the different layouts of the whole vehicle, such as single clamps, double clamps and four clamps, etc., which have a long development cycle and high development costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiment of the present application provides a brake pipe clamp and assembly, which can freely increase or decrease the number of brake pipe clamps according to actual needs, thereby realizing the rapid implementation of the development plan.

[0004] In the first aspect, according to an embodiment of the present application, a brake pipe clamp is provided for limiting the position of the brake pipe, comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion comprising a mounting structure arranged on two side surfaces of the main body portion opposite to each other along a first direction, the brake pipe clamp being connected to a part to be installed through the mounting structure; a pipe clamp portion, arranged at one end of the main body portion, the pipe clamp portion comprising a clamping chamber, and the clamping chamber is used for limiting the position of the brake pipe.

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the mounting structure includes a threaded hole disposed on a surface of one side of the main body and a stud disposed on a surface of another side opposite to the main body.

[0006] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a chamfered structure is provided at one end of the threaded hole close to the surface of the main body and at one end of the stud away from the surface of the main body; when used for limiting multiple brake pipes, a brake pipe clamp is arranged in coordination with the chamfered structure of the threaded hole of another brake pipe clamp through the chamfered structure of the stud.

[0007] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the main body is also provided with an anti-rotation structure, which is arranged on two side surfaces of the main body opposite to each other along a first direction, and the anti-rotation structure includes a protrusion structure arranged on one side surface of the main body and a groove structure arranged on the other side surface of the main body; when used for limiting the position of multiple brake pipes, the protrusion structure of one brake pipe clamp is embedded in the groove structure of another brake pipe clamp to cooperate with it.

[0008] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the pipe clamp portion includes two elastic clamping portions that are arranged opposite to each other, and the distance between the elastic clamping portions is smaller than the diameter of the brake pipe.

[0009] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the pipe clamp portion also includes a pipe clamping groove formed by being recessed along a direction close to the main body portion, the pipe clamping groove is a semicircular groove, and the diameter of the pipe clamping groove is greater than or equal to the diameter of the brake pipe; the elastic clamping portion and the pipe clamping groove surround a clamping chamber.

[0010] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the main body also includes a gripping groove, which is arranged on two side surfaces of the main body opposite to each other along the second direction, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0011] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the holding groove further includes two sub-grooves arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the sub-grooves are respectively connected to two side surfaces of the main body that are opposite to each other along the first direction.

[0012] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, the brake pipe clamp is an integral injection-molded structure.

[0013] In a second aspect, according to an embodiment of the present application, a brake pipe clamp assembly is provided, comprising at least two brake pipe clamps according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect, wherein two adjacent brake pipe clamps are connected to each other via a mounting structure.

[0014] The brake pipe clamp and assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, while the brake pipe clamp limits the brake pipe through the clamping chamber of the pipe clamp part, one brake pipe clamp can be connected and arranged in sequence with another brake pipe clamp as a to-be-installed part through an installation structure arranged on the two opposite side surfaces of the main body along a first direction, and the number of brake pipe clamps can be flexibly increased or decreased according to development needs, thereby realizing the rapid implementation of development plans, shortening development time, and reducing development costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The features, advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brake pipe clamp provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A left side view of the brake pipe clamp structure provided in the embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A front view of a brake pipe clamp structure provided in an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A right side view of the brake pipe clamp structure provided in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brake pipe clamp assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] in:

[0022] 10-brake pipe clamp;

[0023] 20-main body; 21-mounting structure; 211-threaded hole; 212-stud; 213-chamfered structure;

[0024] 22-anti-rotation structure; 221-convex structure; 222-groove structure;

[0025] 23-grip slot; 231-sub-slot;

[0026] 30-tube clamping part; 31-elastic clamping part; 32-pipe clamping groove; 33-clamping chamber;

[0027] 100-brake pipe clamp assembly;

[0028] First direction X; Second direction Y;

[0029] In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The drawings are not drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described in detail below. In the detailed description below, many specific details are proposed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present application. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without the need for some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present application by illustrating examples of the present application. In the accompanying drawings and the following description, at least some of the known structures and technologies are not shown to avoid unnecessary ambiguity in the present application; and, for clarity, the size of some structures may be exaggerated. In addition, the features, structures or characteristics described below may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply that there is any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or equipment. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements limited by the sentence "comprise..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or equipment including the elements.

[0032] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the specific structure of this application. In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the present application provides a brake pipe clamp 10 for limiting the position of a brake pipe, comprising a main body portion 20 and a pipe clamp portion 30 .

[0034] The main body 20 includes mounting structures 21 disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the main body 20 along the first direction X. The brake pipe clamp 10 is connected to a component to be mounted via the mounting structures 21 .

[0035] The pipe clamp portion 30 is disposed at one end of the main body portion 20 , and the pipe clamp portion 30 includes a clamping chamber 33 , and the clamping chamber 33 is used for braking the pipe to limit its position.

[0036] The brake pipe clamp 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application limits the brake pipe through the clamping chamber 33 of the pipe clamp part 30. At the same time, one brake pipe clamp 10 can be connected with another brake pipe clamp 10 to be installed in sequence by setting a mounting structure 21 on the two side surfaces opposite to the main body part 20 along the first direction. The number of brake pipe clamps 10 can be flexibly increased or decreased according to development needs, thereby realizing the rapid implementation of development solutions, shortening development time, and reducing development costs.

[0037] In the related art, many pipelines are arranged on the car. In order to prevent these pipelines from making abnormal noises or being damaged by factors such as bumps during the driving of the car, brake pipe clamps 10 are needed to fix these pipelines. At the same time, the pipeline is not directly fixed by fixing parts or welding or other fixed connection methods, so that a certain amount of free movement space is reserved for the pipeline.

[0038] Therefore, the limiting effect of the brake pipe clamp 10 on the brake pipe should be understood in the embodiment of the present application as follows: the brake pipe clamp 10 is not a completely fixed connection setting for the brake pipe, so as to facilitate disassembly when the automobile pipeline is inspected and repaired later; the brake pipe clamp 10 is not completely unrestricted on the brake pipe. By using the brake pipe clamp 10 to fix the brake pipe, it can effectively prevent the brake pipe from making abnormal noises or being damaged.

[0039] Optionally, the main body 20 includes two side surfaces opposite to each other along the first direction X. The specific direction of the first direction X is not limited. As long as the first direction X passes through the main body 20 and can intersect with at least two surfaces of the main body 20, the main body 20 can have two surfaces opposite to each other along the first direction X.

[0040] The mounting structure 21 connects the brake pipe clamp 10 with the part to be mounted. The part to be mounted here should be understood as other parts in the vehicle structure of the automobile in the embodiment of the application, and can also be another brake pipe clamp 10. When the part to be mounted is another brake pipe clamp 10, multiple brake pipe clamps 10 can be connected and arranged in sequence, that is, the number of brake pipe clamps 10 in a brake pipe clamp assembly 100 can be freely increased or decreased according to the actual development needs of the parts.

[0041] The tube clamp portion 30 is disposed at one end of the main body 20. In the embodiment of the present application, it should be understood that the surface of the main body 20 facing the tube clamp portion 30 should be the end surface of the main body 20, that is, the surface composed of the wide side and the high side of the main body 20. Through such a configuration, in the embodiment of the present application, the tube clamp portion 30 and the mounting structure 21 can not interfere with each other, and can smoothly realize their respective functions.

[0042] The tube clamp portion 30 includes a clamping chamber 33, and the brake tube is limited and fixed by the tube clamp portion 30 through the clamping chamber 33. The specific structural composition of the clamping chamber 33 will be further described in the following embodiments. The clamping chamber 33 should be able to fix the brake tube without affecting the disassembly and other operations of the brake tube during subsequent maintenance.

[0043] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the mounting structure 21 includes a threaded hole 211 disposed on one side surface of the main body 20 and a stud 212 disposed on the other side surface of the main body 20 .

[0044] In these embodiments, the mounting structure 21 adopts a connection method of the stud 212 and the threaded hole 211, which can make the installation more secure.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, the orthographic projections of the threaded holes 211 and the studs 212 along the first direction X should overlap on both side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the first direction X, so as to ensure that the threaded holes 211 and the studs 212 are aligned. When the part to be installed is another brake pipe clamp 10, the brake pipe clamps 10 in the brake pipe clamp assembly 100 can be always in the same horizontal position, so as to facilitate arrangement according to development needs.

[0046] In some optional embodiments, the depth of the threaded hole 211 does not exceed the width of the main body 20 , thereby ensuring the structural strength of the main body 20 .

[0047] In some optional embodiments, the length of the stud 212 does not exceed the width of the main body 20 , thereby ensuring the structural strength of the main body 20 .

[0048] In some optional embodiments, the depth of the threaded hole 211 is the same as the length of the stud 212 and does not exceed the width of the main body 20. When the part to be installed is another brake pipe clamp 10, the two brake pipe clamps 10 in the brake pipe clamp assembly 100 can be seamlessly connected, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the brake pipe clamp assembly 100.

[0049] Optionally, the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212 use an M3 threaded connection structure, that is, a threaded hole 211 and a stud 212 structure with an outer diameter of 3 mm.

[0050] Optionally, the mounting structure 21 may further include a slot and a buckle. The slot is provided on one side of the main body 20 and the buckle is provided on the other side of the main body 20. The slot and the buckle form a snap connection, which can also complete the connection between the brake pipe clamp 10 and the part to be installed.

[0051] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, a chamfered structure 213 is provided at one end of the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212 away from the surface of the main body 20 .

[0052] When used for limiting the position of multiple brake pipes, the chamfered structure 213 of the stud 212 of one brake pipe clamp 10 is matched with the chamfered structure 213 of the threaded hole 211 of another brake pipe clamp 10 .

[0053] In these embodiments, a chamfered structure 213 is formed at one end of the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212, so that the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212 can fit more closely and facilitate assembly.

[0054] The end of the threaded hole 211 close to the surface of the body 20 and the end of the stud 212 away from the surface of the body 20 are chamfered to form a chamfer structure 213. In the threaded hole 211, the chamfer structure 213 is an inner chamfer structure 213, that is, the chamfer structure 213 is formed between the hole wall of the threaded hole 211 and the surface of the body 20; and in the stud 212, the chamfer structure 213 is an outer chamfer structure 213, that is, the chamfer structure 213 is formed between the side surface and the end surface of the stud 212.

[0055] Optionally, the shapes of the chamfered structure 213 of the threaded hole 211 and the chamfered structure 213 of the stud 212 can be matched, and the depth and inclination of the chamfered structure 213 are kept consistent, so that the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212 fit more closely.

[0056] At the same time, the chamfered structure 213 of the stud 212 can be matched with the chamfered structure 213 of the threaded hole 211 during installation, so that the threaded hole 211 and the stud 212 can be easily aligned to facilitate assembly.

[0057] See also Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the main body 20 is further provided with an anti-rotation structure 22, which is arranged on two side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the first direction X. The anti-rotation structure 22 includes a protrusion structure 221 arranged on one side surface of the main body 20 and a groove structure 222 arranged on the other side surface of the main body 20.

[0058] When used for limiting the position of multiple brake pipes, the protruding structure 221 of one brake pipe clamp 10 is embedded in the groove structure 222 of another brake pipe clamp 10 for cooperative arrangement.

[0059] In these embodiments, the anti-rotation structure 22 can effectively prevent the brake pipe clamps 10 in the brake pipe clamp assembly 100 from relative movement by embedding the protrusion structure 221 of one brake pipe clamp 10 into the groove structure 222 of another brake pipe clamp 10 .

[0060] The anti-rotation structure 22 and the mounting structure 21 are arranged on the same two side surfaces of the body 20. Optionally, the distance between the anti-rotation structure 22 and the mounting structure 21 is 10 mm, so as to prevent the brake pipe clamp 10 from relative movement and achieve a better anti-rotation effect.

[0061] Optionally, the protrusion structure 221 in the anti-rotation structure 22 is a cylindrical structure, and the groove structure 222 is a circular hole structure, which has a simple structure.

[0062] Optionally, the height of the protrusion structure 221 of the anti-rotation structure 22 is the same as the depth of the groove structure 222 , which prevents relative movement and enables seamless connection between the two brake pipe clamps 10 in the brake pipe clamp assembly 100 when the mounted part is another brake pipe clamp 10 .

[0063] When the stud 212 in one brake pipe clamp 10 is screwed into the threaded hole 211 of another brake pipe clamp 10, and when the distance between the two brake pipe clamps 10 is equal to or less than the height of the protruding structure 221, the protruding structure 221 of the brake pipe clamp 10 can be embedded in the groove structure 222 of the other brake pipe clamp 10, so that the installation process of the mounting structure 21 is completed and the brake pipe clamps 10 stop moving relative to each other.

[0064] The height of the protruding structure 221 of the brake pipe clamp 10 is very small, and at the same time, the brake pipe clamp 10 has a certain elasticity, and the brake pipe clamp 10 has an elastic deformation within a certain range. Therefore, when the distance between the brake pipe clamps 10 is equal to or less than the height of the protruding structure 221, the distance between the brake pipe clamps 10 is temporarily made greater than the height of the protruding structure 221 through the change of the elastic deformation of the brake pipe clamp 10, and the protruding structure 221 of the brake pipe clamp 10 can be embedded in the groove structure 222 of another brake pipe clamp 10, and then the brake pipe clamp 10 returns to its original state, the installation process is completed, and the brake pipe clamps 10 stop moving relative to each other.

[0065] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the pipe clamp portion 30 further includes two elastic clamping portions 31 disposed opposite to each other, and the distance between the elastic clamping portions 31 is smaller than the diameter of the brake pipe.

[0066] In these embodiments, the distance between the elastic clamping parts 31 is smaller than the diameter of the brake pipe, so that the brake pipe needs to cause partial deformation of the elastic clamping parts 31 before entering the clamping chamber 33, and then the elastic clamping parts 31 return to their original state. The brake pipe is not easy to automatically escape from the clamping chamber 33, and the pipe clamp part 30 can complete the limiting effect on the brake pipe.

[0067] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the pipe clamp portion 30 further includes a pipe clamping groove 32 which is recessed in a direction close to the main body portion 20 . The pipe clamping groove 32 is a semicircular groove, and the diameter of the pipe clamping groove 32 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the brake pipe.

[0068] The elastic clamping portion 31 and the pipeline clamping groove 32 surround and form a clamping chamber 33 .

[0069] In these embodiments, the diameter of the pipe clamping groove 32 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the brake pipe, the pipe clamping groove 32 can accommodate the brake pipe, and the pipe clamping groove 32 and the elastic clamping portion 31 surround and form a clamping chamber 33, so that the brake pipe is not easy to automatically escape from the clamping chamber 33, and the pipe clamp portion 30 completes the limiting effect on the brake pipe.

[0070] See also Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the main body 20 further includes a gripping groove 23 , which is disposed on two side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the second direction Y, and the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect.

[0071] In these embodiments, the provision of the gripping groove 23 can facilitate installation operations for operators.

[0072] Optionally, the main body 20 includes two side surfaces opposite to each other along the second direction Y. The specific direction of the second direction Y is not limited. As long as the second direction Y passes through the main body 20 and can intersect with at least two surfaces of the main body 20, that is, the main body 20 has two surfaces opposite to each other along the second direction Y.

[0073] Optionally, the relationship between the first direction X and the second direction Y may be such that the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other. This embodiment of the present application does not impose too many limitations on this, as long as the first direction X and the second direction Y can intersect.

[0074] The gripping groove 23 can increase the roughness of the main body 20 , making it easier for operators to perform installation operations.

[0075] See also Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the holding groove 23 further includes two sub-grooves 231 sequentially arranged along the first direction X, and the sub-grooves 231 are respectively connected to two side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the first direction X.

[0076] In these embodiments, the gripping groove 23 is divided into a plurality of sub-grooves 231 disposed at the intersection of two side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the first direction X and two side surfaces of the main body 20 opposite to each other along the second direction Y, further facilitating installation operations for operators.

[0077] A sub-groove 231 is provided at each edge of the main body 20 . When the operator performs installation operation, the relative movement of the brake pipe clamp 10 can be conveniently controlled by placing fingers on any two sub-grooves 231 arranged opposite to each other along the first direction X, further facilitating the operator to perform installation operation.

[0078] In some embodiments, the brake pipe clamp 10 is an integral injection molded structure.

[0079] In these embodiments, the brake pipe clamp 10 is made by an integrated injection molding process, which has high production efficiency and low cost. At the same time, the brake pipe clamp 10 has a certain elasticity and can automatically restore to its original state when the brake pipe clamp 10 produces a deformation within a certain range.

[0080] See also Figure 5 In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a brake pipe clamp assembly 100 , comprising at least two brake pipe clamps 10 as described in any embodiment of the first aspect, and two adjacent brake pipe clamps 10 are connected to each other via a mounting structure 21 .

[0081] The brake pipe clamp assembly 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application has the beneficial effects possessed by the brake pipe clamp 10 described in any embodiment of the first aspect, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0082] The brake pipe clamp assembly 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can also increase or decrease the number of brake pipe clamps 10 according to actual development needs during the development of different types of vehicle models, thereby achieving rapid implementation of the solution.

[0083] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0084] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A brake pipe clamp, used for limiting the position of a brake pipe, characterized in that: include: A body part, the body part includes mounting structures arranged on two side surfaces of the body part opposite to each other along a first direction, the brake pipe clamp is connected to a to-be-mounted component through the mounting structures, the mounting structures include a threaded hole arranged on one side surface of the body part and a stud arranged on another side surface of the body part opposite to each other, and a chamfered structure is arranged at one end of the threaded hole close to the surface of the body part and at one end of the stud away from the surface of the body part; A pipe clamp portion, arranged at one end of the main body portion, the pipe clamp portion comprising a clamping chamber, the clamping chamber being used for limiting the position of the brake pipe; When used for limiting the position of a plurality of brake pipes, one brake pipe clamp is arranged in cooperation with the chamfered structure of the threaded hole of another brake pipe clamp through the chamfered structure of the stud.

2. The brake pipe clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is also provided with an anti-rotation structure, which is provided on two opposite side surfaces of the main body along the first direction, and includes a protrusion structure provided on one side surface of the main body and a groove structure provided on the other side surface of the main body; When used for limiting the position of a plurality of brake pipes, the protruding structure of one brake pipe clamp is embedded in the groove structure of another brake pipe clamp for cooperative arrangement.

3. The brake pipe clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe clamp portion comprises two elastic clamping portions arranged opposite to each other, and the distance between the elastic clamping portions is smaller than the diameter of the brake pipe.

4. The brake pipe clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pipe clamp portion further comprises a pipe clamping groove formed by being recessed in a direction close to the main body portion, the pipe clamping groove is a semicircular groove, and the diameter of the pipe clamping groove is greater than or equal to the diameter of the brake pipe; The elastic clamping portion and the pipeline clamping groove surround and form the clamping chamber.

5. The brake pipe clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body also includes a holding groove, and the holding groove is arranged on two side surfaces of the main body opposite to each other along a second direction, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

6. The brake pipe clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that: The holding groove further includes two sub-grooves arranged in sequence along the first direction, and the sub-grooves are respectively connected to two side surfaces of the main body that are opposite to each other along the first direction.

7. The brake pipe clamp according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The brake pipe clamp is an integral injection-molded structure.

8. A brake pipe clamp assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises at least two brake pipe clamps according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein two adjacent brake pipe clamps are connected to each other through the mounting structure.

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