Barbed Wire Repair Clamp for Tensioned Break Rejoining

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for alternative barbed wire repair apparatuses and methods that can effectively repair breaks in barbed wire fencing.

Innovation Solution

A barbed wire repair apparatus comprising two members with barbed wire receiving apertures and engaging surfaces, connected using connection devices to tension and secure the broken ends of the wire.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional barbed wire repair methods are used, then the repair process is simple, but the strength and reliability of the repaired wire is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereliability of repaired barbed wireVSAvoidcomplexity of repair apparatus

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The repair apparatus is divided into two separate members (first member and second member), each with its own barbed wire receiving aperture and engaging surface. This segmentation allows each member to independently secure a broken end of the barbed wire, providing balanced tension distribution and improved reliability of the repair while keeping each individual component relatively simple in structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Force

If the connection device is tightened to bring engaging surfaces into contact, then the barbed wire is tensioned effectively, but the risk of over-tightening and damage increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetension force on barbed wireVSAvoiddamage to barbed wire from over-tightening

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The engaging surfaces act as intermediaries between the connection device and the barbed wire. When the connection device (bolt and nut) is tightened, the force is transmitted through the engaging surfaces to tension the barbed wire. This intermediary mechanism distributes the tension force evenly and provides a controlled tensioning process, reducing the risk of sudden over-tightening and damage to the barbed wire.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If multiple connection devices are used to secure both ends of barbed wire, then the repair strength is improved, but the time and complexity of the repair process increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestrength of barbed wire repairVSAvoidtime required for repair process

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The repair apparatus combines two members with barbed wire receiving apertures into a single integrated system that is secured by one connection device (bolt and nut assembly). This merging allows both broken ends of the barbed wire to be secured simultaneously through a single tightening action, improving the strength of the repair while reducing the time and complexity compared to using separate connection devices for each end.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The apparatus efficiently repairs barbed wire breaks by securing and tensioning the wire ends, providing a durable and effective solution for maintaining fencing integrity.

Implementation Method 1

connection devices insert into and through the connection slots and tightened to bring the engaging surfaces into contact and simultaneously tensioning the barbed wire at a break therein

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS12578006B2Barbed wire repair apparatuses and methods for making and using same

Publication Date: 2026.03.17 HARRIS NORMAN

AI summary

Barbed wire repair apparatuses including (a) two members, each of the two members includes a barbed wire attachment or receiving apertures and an engaging surface having connection slot and (b) a connection device so that as connection devices insert into and through the connection slots and tightened to bring the engaging surfaces into contact and simultaneously tensioning the barbed wire at a break therein and methods for making and using same.