Additional Wiring Fixing Structure Using an Existing Vehicle Clamp

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies require specialized clamps for fixing additional wiring, which complicates the process and may lead to misalignment and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A wiring fixing member with a plate-like vehicle fixing part and an additional wiring holding part that allows easy fixation of additional wiring using an existing wiring structure, utilizing a vehicle fixing part inserted into a fixing hole and a plate-like part to sandwich the wiring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If specialized clamps are used for fixing additional wiring, then the fixation reliability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation reliabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the additional wiring fixing member to utilize the existing wiring fixing member's structure. The plate-like vehicle fixing part with insertion hole can accommodate both the original wiring clamp and the additional wiring, allowing one component to serve multiple functions - fixing both existing and additional wiring without requiring separate specialized clamps for each.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the function of fixing additional wiring with the existing wiring fixing structure. By integrating the additional wiring fixing member into the same fixing hole and using the same vehicle fixing part, the patent combines what would traditionally require separate clamps into a unified structure, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining fixation reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Manufacturing precision

If specialized clamps are used for fixing additional wiring, then the fixation precision is improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidease of manufacture
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The plate-like vehicle fixing part serves as a universal interface that works with the existing wiring fixing member. The insertion hole design allows the original clamp to pass through while the plate structure provides a standardized interface for securing additional wiring, ensuring proper alignment without requiring custom-made specialized clamps that would be more difficult to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The plate-like vehicle fixing part acts as an intermediary between the existing wiring fixing member and the additional wiring. It provides a standardized interface that ensures proper alignment and positioning while being simple to manufacture, bridging the gap between the original clamp structure and the new wiring without requiring complex specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If multiple separate clamps are used for wiring and additional wiring, then the fixation reliability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation reliabilityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the installation process by allowing both the existing wiring clamp and the additional wiring fixing member to be installed through the same fixing hole. This integration reduces the number of separate installation steps and operations required, making the process easier to perform while maintaining the fixation reliability of both wiring components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The vehicle fixing part with insertion hole serves as a universal mounting interface that accommodates both the original wiring clamp and the additional wiring fixing member. This multi-functional design allows technicians to install both types of wiring fixtures through a single standardized process, improving ease of operation while ensuring reliable fixation for both wiring systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250253635A1Additional wiring fixing member and wiring fixing structure
Publication Date: 2025.08.07 SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS LTD
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AI summary

Provided is an additional wiring fixing member for fixing an additional wiring to a fixing target region using a wiring fixing member including a vehicle fixing part inserted and fixed to a fixing hole of the fixing target region on a side of a vehicle, including: a plate-like vehicle fixing part formed into a plate-like shape with an insertion hole into which the vehicle fixing part can be inserted and sandwiched between the vehicle fixing part and the fixing target region to be fixed to the fixing target region; and an additional wiring holding part continuously formed with the plate-like vehicle fixing part to hold the additional wiring.