Bracket Assembly for Securing Multiple Conduits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conduit securing systems require multiple clamps, occupying significant space and time for assembly, maintenance, and repair, and are limited in accommodating various conduit sizes and configurations, with potential for under-tightening or over-tightening leading to conduit damage or flow restriction.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly with a base and securing member forming a conduit-receiving area, featuring adapters and fillers that reduce the size of the receiving area, utilizing male-female connectors to securely accommodate multiple conduits of varying sizes within a single recess, reducing the need for multiple clamps and allowing customizable configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple individual clamps are used to secure conduits, then each conduit can be secured independently, but the space required increases and assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual clamps into a single integrated bracket assembly that can secure multiple conduits simultaneously. The bracket includes a base with multiple recesses and securing members that can clamp several conduits of different sizes within one consolidated structure, reducing the total space required compared to using separate clamps for each conduit.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is designed as a universal securing system that can accommodate multiple conduits of varying sizes and configurations through adjustable securing members and interchangeable adapters. This multi-functional design allows a single bracket to replace multiple specialized clamps, reducing both space requirements and the number of components needed.
2Reliability
If multiple individual clamps are used to secure conduits, then each conduit can be secured independently, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual clamps into a single integrated bracket assembly that can secure multiple conduits simultaneously. The bracket includes a base with multiple recesses and securing members that can clamp several conduits of different sizes within one consolidated structure, reducing the total space required compared to using separate clamps for each conduit.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is pre-configured with multiple securing members and adapters in predetermined positions, allowing conduits to be secured simultaneously without the need to individually position and tighten multiple separate clamps. This preliminary arrangement of securing elements significantly reduces assembly time while maintaining reliable conduit fixation.
3Reliability
If standard clamps with tightening mechanisms are used, then conduits can be secured, but under-tightening or over-tightening may occur causing conduit damage or flow restriction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adapters with different geometries and compliance characteristics tailored to specific conduit sizes and materials. These localized adaptations at the contact points between the securing member and conduit allow each conduit to be secured with appropriate pressure, preventing both under-tightening (which would allow movement) and over-tightening (which would cause damage or restrict flow).
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket assembly for securing a plurality of conduits includes a base including at least one recess, the recess defined by a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces and a securing member configured to mate with the base and extend across the recess to form a conduit-receiving area. The bracket assembly also includes at least one adapter coupled to the recess to reduce the size of the conduit-receiving area.