Adjustable Pipe Clamp Tabs for Even Force Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pipe clamps face issues with inconsistent tightening force distribution, leading to potential leaks due to varying pipe diameters, and require increased assembly effort for secure fixation, especially with temperature changes.
Innovation Solution
The pipe clamp features adjustable tabs along the circumference of the saddle body, with eccentric or centric designs, allowing for even tension and compensation of varying diameters through adjustable lugs and screws, ensuring complete enclosure of the pipe without free spaces to prevent material stress and axial displacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pipe clamps are screwed on on both sides with multiple screws, then the guarantee of tightness is improved, but the assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple screw connections into a single articulated closing element that applies distributed clamping force through multiple contact points. The closing element integrates the function of multiple screws while maintaining even force distribution around the pipe circumference, thereby reducing assembly time without compromising tightness.
Solution Approach 2:
The closing element is designed to be displaceable parallel to the central axis, allowing dynamic adjustment of the clamping force. This dynamic mechanism enables the clamp to adapt to varying pipe diameters and maintain optimal sealing pressure without requiring multiple fixed screw connections, thus reducing assembly complexity and time.
2Ease of operation
If pipe clamps are designed as hinges with single-side tightening, then the assembly effort is reduced, but the tightening force distribution becomes inconsistent leading to leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from single-side hinge tightening to multi-point circumferential clamping by displacing the closing element parallel to the central axis. This dimensional change allows the clamping force to be distributed evenly around the entire pipe circumference, ensuring consistent sealing pressure and preventing leaks while maintaining ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pipe clamp must accommodate varying pipe diameters, then the adaptability is improved, but the tightening force distribution becomes uneven causing seal failure
Solution Approach 1:
The articulated closing element with multiple contact points can dynamically adapt to varying pipe diameters while maintaining even force distribution. The displaceable design allows the clamp to conform to different pipe sizes and shapes, ensuring consistent sealing pressure regardless of diameter variations or thermal expansion.
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AI summary
Clamping pipe clamp (1) which can be mounted around a plastic pipe, comprising a top part (3) and a bottom part (2), wherein the top part (3) has a saddle body (8), tabs (4) and a connecting spigot (5) for connecting the outgoing pipes, wherein the bottom part (2) and the tabs (4) have locking elements (19), wherein the locking elements (19) can be connected to each other for enclosing the pipe, wherein the tabs (4) are arranged to be displaceable or adjustable along the saddle body (8), preferably along the circumference of the saddle body.