Adjustable Clamp Sleeve for Breakaway Fiber Cables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing optic fiber cables in the air often apply pressure that can damage the cables, leading to shearing or other forms of damage.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable clamp sleeve with expandable hinges and protuberances, featuring a high coefficient of friction and dielectric strength members, is used to securely attach bundled fiber optic cables to utility poles, distributing stress and preventing slippage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal strap is used to secure optic fiber cable, then cable is secured to support strand, but pressure and stress are applied that may shear or damage the fiber optic cables
Solution Approach 1:
A plastic spacer is introduced as an intermediary component between the metal strap and the optic fiber cable. The spacer creates space and distributes the clamping force, preventing direct contact between the rigid metal strap and the fragile fiber optic cable, thereby reducing stress and pressure damage while maintaining securing strength
Solution Approach 2:
The solution combines metal strap (for structural strength) with plastic spacer (for protection and stress distribution) to create a composite securing system. This composite approach leverages the advantages of both materials: the metal provides securing strength while the plastic protects the fiber optic cable from damage
2Stress or pressure
If plastic spacer is used to create space between support strand and optic fiber cable, then stress distribution is improved, but additional components increase device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The plastic spacer and metal strap are combined into an integrated assembly where the spacer is positioned between the strap and cable. This merging reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and simplifies installation while maintaining effective stress distribution
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
The solution effectively secures fiber optic cables, mitigates shearing, and accommodates various bundle configurations, ensuring reliable attachment and reducing damage from stress and strain.
Implementation Method 1
the hinge is an expandable hinge, such as an accordion style hinge
Implementation Method 2
a coefficient of friction between the support hardware and the clamp sleeve may be greater than or equal to one
Implementation Method 3
the strength members may be made of a dielectric material
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a clamp sleeve for a bundled fiber cable. The clamp sleeve includes a first actuating arm, a second actuating arm, and a hinge connecting the first actuating arm and the second actuating arm. The first actuating arm includes a first protuberance, a second protuberance, and a third protuberance, such that a slot forms between each protuberance. The second actuating arm a fourth protuberance, a fifth protuberance, and a sixth protuberance with a slot formed between the fourth, fifth, and sixth protuberances.