Bioprocessing Clamp Holder for Single-Handed Pipe Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connecting bioprocessing pipes using traditional clamps requires two hands and additional tools, making the process cumbersome and difficult to align correctly.
Innovation Solution
A holder for a clamp that supports and positions the clamp during pipe connection, allowing single-handed operation and easy alignment of pipes using a system comprising at least one fluid port, with distinct connection and supporting parts for secure attachment to one pipe.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional clamp connection method is used, then pipe connection can be achieved, but the operation requires two hands and additional tools making it cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The holder acts as an intermediary device between the clamp and the pipe connection device. It provides a support surface that holds the clamp in the correct position and orientation, eliminating the need for manual positioning and allowing single-handed operation while simplifying the overall connection process
Solution Approach 2:
The holder pre-positions the clamp in the correct orientation and location before the actual connection is made. This preliminary positioning action eliminates the need for manual alignment and adjustment during the connection process, making operation easier and reducing complexity
2Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment of clamp and pipe connection device is performed, then correct positioning can be achieved, but it requires multiple hands and tools
Solution Approach 1:
The holder serves as a mediator that ensures precise alignment of the clamp with the pipe connection device. It provides a fixed geometric relationship between the clamp and the connection point, eliminating the need for manual alignment while maintaining high precision
Solution Approach 2:
The holder performs the alignment action in advance by being pre-mounted on the pipe connection device with the clamp in the correct position. This preliminary alignment eliminates the need for manual positioning during operation, achieving both precision and ease of operation
Data Source
AI summary
A holder (1; 1′) for a clamp (13; 13′) of a bioprocessing pipe connection device (101). The clamp (13) is configured for enclosing and clamping said pipe connection device (101) around a pipe connection for connecting two pipes. The holder (1) comprises a clamp supporting part (3) configured for supporting the clamp in a supported position. The holder comprises further a connection part (5) configured for being attached to one of the two pipes to be connected by the pipe connection device (101). The holder comprises further a separating part (7) which is connecting said clamp supporting part (3) and said connection part (5) and is providing said clamp supporting part (3) at a specific distance from the pipe to which the connection part is attached. Said specific distance is adapted such that a clamp (13) of a pipe connection device (101) can be supported by the clamp supporting part (3) such that the clamp (13) can be closed for clamping the pipe connection device directly from the supported position in the clamp supporting part (3). A set of such holders is also provided and a system comprising such holders and a method for connecting two bioprocessing pipes.