Flexible Arc Cord Minder Clip for Sump Pump Cable Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securing systems for sump pump cables, such as hose clamps and zip ties, are cumbersome, difficult to remove, and prone to corrosion or brittleness in wastewater environments, making them unsuitable for long-term use in sump pumps.
Innovation Solution
A flexible, arch-shaped cord minder clip made of resistant materials like PVC, ABS, or stainless steel, with c-shaped cord holders that can be secured to discharge piping or a float tree, providing secure and easy-to-remove cable management without interference with sump pump operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hose clamps or zip ties are used to secure cables, then the cables can be secured in place, but the securing system becomes cumbersome and difficult to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is divided into two separate C-shaped members that can be assembled together to form a complete securing mechanism. This segmentation allows the cable to be installed by simply placing it between the members, which are then attached to the support structure, enabling easy installation and removal while maintaining secure cable holding
Solution Approach 2:
The C-shaped members are designed with flexible arms that can be moved to open and close positions. This dynamic design allows the cable to be easily inserted and removed by simply moving the flexible arms, eliminating the need for tools or complex mechanisms while ensuring reliable cable securing when closed
2Ease of manufacture
If nylon zip ties are used to secure cables, then the cables can be tethered, but the zip ties become brittle and break over time due to sewage gases
Solution Approach 1:
The C-shaped members are constructed from materials specifically selected for their resistance to sewage gases and environmental degradation. Options include stainless steel, certain plastics, or other corrosion-resistant materials that maintain flexibility and strength over time in wastewater environments, eliminating the brittleness issue associated with nylon
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for selection of different materials with varying properties optimized for wastewater environments. By changing the material parameters (corrosion resistance, flexibility, strength) of the C-shaped members, the system achieves both ease of manufacture and extended service life in harsh conditions
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length multistrand cable is used to tether the float, then the cable can be secured at a desired height, but the securing system becomes cumbersome and difficult to modify
Solution Approach 1:
The securing system is segmented into separate C-shaped members that can be independently positioned and attached at different heights and locations on the support structure. This allows flexible cable positioning while maintaining ease of installation and modification through simple assembly and disassembly of the segmented components
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible, arc-shaped cord minder clip for securing power cords or float cords to piping or a float tree of a water, sewage, grinder or sump pump, wherein the degree measure of the arc of the clip is from about 55 to about 270 degrees, wherein the width of the clip is from about 0.5 inch to about 3 inches; and wherein secured to or a molded component of an outer surface of the clip around its circumference are one or more flexible, open c-shaped cord holders. Alternatively, the c-shaped cord holder may be formed as a component of the clip and may be structured to hold the cord against a surface of the piping or float tree.