Angled Cable Tie Mount with Elastomer Coating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable tie mounts for heavy equipment manufacturers lack adjustability, durability, and compatibility with existing fastener systems, leading to installation issues, damage to secured items, and increased manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A two-piece cable tie mount system comprising a steel body with angled design and snap-on mounts made from high-temperature-resistant materials, allowing for pre-assembly, adjustable lengths, and secure locking mechanisms, which can accommodate various bolt sizes and recessed areas, providing permanent abrasion protection and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If vinyl coating is applied to P clamp for abrasion protection, then cable protection is improved, but coating wears and exposes metal clamp causing grip loosening and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The mount combines a metal body (steel or aluminum) with a thermoplastic elastomer coating to create a composite structure that provides both structural strength and permanent abrasion protection. The elastomer material resists wear and maintains its gripping properties over time, preventing the grip loosening issue that occurs with vinyl coatings.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the material parameter from vinyl coating to thermoplastic elastomer coating, which has superior wear resistance and permanent protective properties. This material parameter change ensures the coating maintains its integrity and protective function throughout the product lifecycle.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed length and diameter mount is used, then manufacturing is simplified, but no adjustability is provided for grip diameter, standoff distance or angle
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is divided into two main segments: a metal body portion and a thermoplastic elastomer coating portion. This segmentation allows the metal body to be manufactured in standard sizes while the elastomer coating can be formulated in different durometers and colors to provide functional and visual differentiation without complicating the core manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount design incorporates universal features such as standard threading patterns and body dimensions that allow a single basic design to serve multiple applications. The adjustability is achieved through the selection of different elastomer formulations and mounting configurations rather than requiring multiple distinct mount designs.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If insert molded nylon mounts are used, then abrasion protection is provided, but large clearance and long fastener are required increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using solid nylon with insert molding, the invention uses a metal body with thermoplastic elastomer coating. This composite approach provides equivalent abrasion protection while allowing the mount to be installed in tighter spaces with smaller clearances, as the coating process does not require the same tool access as insert molding.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermoplastic elastomer coating provides permanent protective properties that eliminate the need for long fasteners and extensive clearance requirements. The coating is applied in a controlled manufacturing process and provides lifelong protection, replacing the need for oversized fastening components.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If vinyl coating is applied to ladder bracket, then abrasion protection is provided, but coating wears and causes grip loosening potentially damaging secured item
Solution Approach 1:
The mount uses a metal body with thermoplastic elastomer coating that provides superior wear resistance compared to vinyl coatings. The elastomer material maintains its protective properties over time, preventing the grip loosening that can lead to damage of secured cables, hoses, or tubing.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermoplastic elastomer coating serves as a permanent cushioning layer that protects the metal body from direct contact with secured items. This beforehand protection prevents metal edges from cutting or damaging cables and hoses, even after extended use and wear.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed towards a cable tie mount. The cable tie mount includes a body 102 and a mount 150. The mount 150 includes a top 154, a bottom 156, sides 158, and a channel 160 therethrough. The body 102 has a base member 103 with a mounting hole 104 and a receiving member 109 with a locking hole 110. The receiving member 109 extends at an angle from the base member 103. The mount 150 is installed on the receiving member 109 of the body 102 such that the receiving member 109 is positioned within the channel 160 of the mount 150.