Bracket Apertures for Strut Clamp Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for securing a conduit to a strut require removing the nut and one bracket from the bolt, increasing installation time and the risk of component loss during assembly.
Innovation Solution
A clamp assembly with a pair of brackets, each having a head section, a tail section, and an intermediate section with a radius of curvature, where the tail sections are received within the strut and the bolt shank is continuously retained within apertures, allowing for secure clamping without complete separation of components during installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the conventional method of removing the nut and one bracket from the bolt is used, then the assembly can be disassembled for storage, but the installation time increases and the risk of component loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brackets are pre-assembled onto the bolt with the nut before installation. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need to remove and reattach components during installation, reducing installation time while maintaining the ability to store the complete assembly compactly
2Ease of operation
If the conventional method of removing the nut and one bracket from the bolt is used, then the assembly can be disassembled for storage, but the chances for components to be dropped/lost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complete assembly of brackets on the bolt with the nut attached beforehand ensures that all components remain together as a single unit during storage and installation, eliminating the risk of dropping or losing individual components
3Productivity
If the brackets are kept assembled on the bolt, then installation is faster, but the profile of the assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into a head section and a tail section, allowing the assembly to maintain a compact profile when stored while enabling fast installation when the sections are positioned on the conduit
Data Source
AI summary
A clamp assembly for securing a conduit to a strut, the clamp assembly includes a pair of brackets, each bracket having a head section and a tail section. The respective tail sections of the pair of brackets being configured to be received within the strut and the pair of brackets having respective apertures formed in the respective head sections thereof. A bolt has a shank that is configured to be received within the respective apertures of the pair of brackets. A nut has a bore therein, the bore is configured to receive the shank of the bolt. Each of the respective apertures includes a pair of opposite, rounded surfaces spaced from each other and connected by a pair of opposite, elongated surfaces.