Braided Cable Lacing Tie for High-Temperature Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cable ties made from molded plastic are prone to structural integrity issues at elevated temperatures, are not suitable for irregular shapes, and require high insertion forces, while manual cable lacing is labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A cable lacing tie device comprising a head assembly with a retainer that uses a braided or woven cable lacing tape, where the tape is routed through the head assembly and secured with a non-destructive retainer that transitions from an unlocked to a locked position with minimal friction, allowing easy insertion and secure retention without damaging the tape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If molded plastic cable ties are used, then installation is simple and rapid, but structural integrity is lost at elevated temperatures
Solution Approach 1:
The cable tie comprises a strap made of heat-resistant material (such as PTFE, PEEK, or other high-temperature resistant materials) and a locking element that may be metal or heat-resistant plastic. This composite construction combines the ease of molded cable ties with the thermal stability of specialized materials, maintaining structural integrity at elevated temperatures up to 400°F while preserving rapid installation capabilities.
2Productivity
If molded plastic cable ties are used, then installation is rapid, but insertion force required is high
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element is designed to be deflectable under insertion force, allowing the strap to be pushed through during installation. After insertion, the locking element returns to its original position to engage the serrations, providing automatic locking without requiring excessive insertion force. This dynamic behavior enables rapid installation while reducing the peak force needed.
3Reliability
If metal locking element is used, then retention at elevated temperatures is improved, but insertion force required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element's geometry and material properties are optimized to reduce insertion force while maintaining high-temperature retention. The serrations on the strap and corresponding surfaces on the locking element are designed with specific profiles that reduce friction during insertion. The locking element may include features such as a reduced section or flexible portion that allows easier deflection during installation, thereby reducing insertion force while preserving metal's thermal stability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If manual cable lacing is used, then adaptability to irregular shapes is improved, but labor intensity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable tie uses a flexible strap made of thin, pliable heat-resistant material that can conform to irregular shapes of wire bundles and components. The strap's flexibility allows it to wrap around complex geometries similar to manual cable lacing, while the molded head assembly with locking element enables rapid installation without manual knot tying, significantly reducing labor time and increasing productivity.
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 solution provides secure and rapid installation of cable bundles in high-temperature environments with reduced insertion force, avoiding damage to the cable lacing tape and eliminating the need for manual knot tying, thus enhancing ease of use and reducing labor costs.
Implementation Method 1
the retainer is movable from an unlocked position to a locked position and the second portion of the cable lacing tape is routed through the passageway in a path by which pulling the end of the second portion of the cable lacing tape will remove slack in the second portion of the cable lacing tape and will move the retainer from an unlocked position to a locked position
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AI summary
Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.