Anti-Rotate Hose Clamp Structure for Leak-Safe Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hose clamps fail to effectively prevent rotation of hose portions at hose interfaces, leading to potential leaks and misalignment.
Innovation Solution
A clamp design featuring a base plate, a collar slidably attached to the base plate, and a fork slidably attached to the base plate, with screws and notches providing secure attachment to prevent rotation, including a semi-circular top portion and fork arms for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional hose clamp is used, then the structure is simple, but it fails to prevent rotation of hose portions at the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into multiple functional components: a base plate for mounting, a collar for attaching to the first hose portion, and a fork for attaching to the second hose portion. Each component performs a specific function, and together they form a complete anti-rotation solution without requiring a completely new design.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar and fork are both slidably attached to the base plate, creating a nested arrangement where the collar and fork can move independently along the base plate while maintaining their attachment functions. This nesting allows the components to work together in a compact configuration.
2Reliability
If a clamp with sliding collar and fork is used, then rotation is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate serves multiple functions: it provides a mounting surface for both the collar and fork, acts as a slider guide for both components, and serves as the structural foundation for the entire assembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar and fork are designed to be slidably attached to the base plate rather than fixed, allowing them to move dynamically along the base plate. This dynamic attachment method provides adjustment capability while maintaining secure connection, reducing the need for multiple fixed-position components.
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AI summary
A clamp wherein the clamp is configured to prevent relative rotation of a plurality of hose portions at an interface of the hose portions, can include a base plate; a collar configured to attach to a first hose portion and slidably attached to the base plate; and a first fork configured to attach to a first portion of the hose interface and slidably attached to the base plate.