Adjustable Wire Bundle Support Using Stackable Risers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support systems for elongate objects like wires, tubes, and hoses are not adjustable, require large inventories of different sizes, and are difficult to install, especially in environments with varying diameters, leading to issues with tension and damage to cables.
Innovation Solution
A universal support system featuring a post with registration positions, stackable risers, and a locking device that allows for quick assembly and secure fastening of elongate objects of varying diameters using cable ties, reducing inventory and installation time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If P-clamps are used to secure elongate objects, then the objects can be held firmly, but the system requires a large inventory of different sized clamps and is difficult to adjust for different bundle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces fixed-size P-clamps with an adjustable clamp system featuring a telescoping strap with multiple adjustment positions. The strap can be extended or retracted to accommodate different bundle diameters, transforming a static device into a dynamic, adaptable one that maintains secure holding force across varying sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable clamp system serves as a universal solution that can secure elongate objects of various diameters with a single device type. The telescoping mechanism allows one clamp design to perform the function of multiple different-sized clamps, eliminating the need for extensive inventory while maintaining firm holding capability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If P-clamps are used to secure cables, then the cables can be held in place, but the stiffness of the clamp makes installation difficult and may damage soft, irregular cable cross-sections
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces rigid P-clamp construction with a flexible telescoping strap that can conform to soft, irregular cable surfaces. The flexible material allows the clamp to be installed without damaging delicate cable cross-sections while still providing stable position holding through friction and geometric interlocking.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping mechanism allows the clamp to be easily adjusted during installation to accommodate different cable sizes and shapes. This dynamic adjustment capability simplifies the installation process compared to rigid clamps that require precise sizing and forceful installation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If tie straps with mounts are used to bundle wires, then adjustable diameters can accommodate various bundle sizes, but both sides of the mount must be accessible and additional components like adhesive or threaded fasteners are required
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the mounting function and the adjustable clamping function into a single integrated telescoping clamp device. The strap itself serves as both the mounting element and the adjustable securing mechanism, eliminating the need for separate mounts, adhesives, or threaded fasteners that would otherwise be required with tie strap systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping clamp serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides adjustable diameter accommodation, acts as its own mount, and secures the bundle without requiring additional components. This multi-functional design reduces overall system complexity while maintaining the adaptability to various bundle sizes.
4Reliability
If conventional fastening methods use thousands of individual parts to secure wires, tubes, and hoses, then specific fit requirements can be met, but inventory and drawings become huge and corrective action paperwork is required for fit problems
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping clamp system provides a universal fitting solution that can accommodate a wide range of elongate object sizes and shapes with a single device type. This eliminates the need for thousands of individually sized parts while maintaining reliable fit through the adjustable telescoping mechanism that adapts to each specific application.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the approach from selecting parts with fixed dimensions to using a single part type with variable dimensions. The telescoping mechanism allows continuous adjustment of the clamp parameters (opening size, circumference) to match the specific elongate object being secured, eliminating fit problems without requiring multiple part variants.
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AI summary
A support system for an elongate object comprising an elongate support bar, a tower member, and a stackable riser for securing the elongate object to the tower member.