Adhesive Wire Harness Fastening for Variable Cable Diameters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening methods for strand-like components, such as cable harnesses, to vehicle bodies are complex, require additional fastening means, and lack efficiency and flexibility in accommodating varying diameters.
Innovation Solution
A fastening apparatus with a universal receiving portion and integral or modular design that uses adhesive means directly on the receiving surface to secure strand-like components, eliminating the need for additional fastening tools and allowing for quick assembly and adaptation to different diameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing fastening methods are used for strand-like components, then fastening can be achieved, but the process becomes complex and requires additional fastening means
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fastening function and adhesive application function into a single integrated apparatus. The receiving portion of the fastening apparatus directly applies adhesive to the strand-like component and simultaneously secures it, eliminating the need for separate fastening tools and reducing process complexity while maintaining reliable fastening.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening apparatus is designed with a universal receiving portion that can accommodate strand-like components of varying diameters. This multi-functional design allows the same apparatus to perform fastening operations on different component sizes without requiring tool changes, simplifying the overall fastening process while ensuring reliable attachment.
2Reliability
If existing fastening methods are used, then fastening can be achieved, but efficiency and flexibility in accommodating varying diameters are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving portion of the fastening apparatus is designed to be adaptable to varying diameters of strand-like components. This dynamic capability allows the apparatus to efficiently accommodate different component sizes without requiring reconfiguration or additional tools, thereby improving assembly productivity while maintaining reliable fastening across various diameters.
3Reliability
If additional fastening means are used, then fastening can be achieved, but costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fastening function with adhesive application in a single apparatus, eliminating the need for additional separate fastening means. This integration reduces material consumption by removing redundant components while maintaining reliable fastening through the combined mechanical-adhesive attachment system.
4Reliability
If additional fastening tools are required, then fastening can be achieved, but the process lacks flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening apparatus incorporates a universal receiving portion that can adapt to strand-like components of varying diameters. This design provides process flexibility by allowing the same apparatus to handle different component sizes without requiring additional tools or procedures, while ensuring reliable fastening through integrated adhesive application and mechanical securing.
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
Enables simple, reliable, and secure fastening of strand-like components to vehicle bodies without additional adhesive or connecting means, reducing costs and facilitating flexible use across varying diameters, with high retaining forces and resistance to temperature and chemicals.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive means (8) is arranged on the receiving surface (7) in order to connect a first strand-like component (9), in particular a cable or a cable harness, to the receiving body (3) directly by means of adhesion
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a fastening apparatus for fastening a first strand-like or elongated component having an approximately circular cross-section to a second component, in particular for fastening a cable or a cable harness to a carrier component or a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, is to be provided. This fastening apparatus includes a fastening body and a receiving body. The fastening body having a fastening means for connecting the fastening apparatus to a second component, in particular a carrier component or a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, and a receiving body, wherein the receiving body forms a receiving portion having a receiving surface facing in the direction of a first component for receiving a first component, and wherein an adhesive means is arranged on the receiving surface of the receiving portion in order to connect a first strand-like component, in particular a cable or a cable harness, to the receiving body directly by means of adhesion.