Brake System Assembly With Rivet Clamping for Secure Multilayer Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assemblies for vehicle braking systems, particularly utility vehicles, experience an insufficient holding effect due to all-around edge clamping geometry, leading to material separation between the assembly and internal components.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a rivet-shaped second clamping element with a shaft and head part, formed in a single injection molding step, to enhance the holding effect by creating an opposing surface for internal components, thereby increasing adhesion reactionary forces and eliminating the need for external fasteners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If all-around edge clamping geometry is used, then the assembly structure is simple, but the holding effect is insufficient leading to material separation
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping function is segmented into two distinct elements: a first clamping feature for edge clamping and a rivet-shaped second clamping element for punctual clamping. This segmentation allows each element to perform its specific clamping function optimally, preventing material separation while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rivet-shaped second clamping element provides localized punctual clamping at specific positions, complementing the distributed edge clamping of the first clamping feature. This local quality enhancement addresses the insufficiency of edge clamping alone by adding focused clamping force where needed.
2Reliability
If additional clamping elements are added to improve holding effect, then the fixation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first clamping feature and rivet-shaped second clamping element are integrated into a single assembly structure, forming a unified clamping system. This merging approach improves fixation through multiple clamping mechanisms while avoiding the complexity of separate, independently assembled components.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly structure serves multiple functions: the base element provides structural support, the first clamping feature provides edge clamping, and the rivet-shaped second clamping element provides punctual clamping. This multi-functionality achieves superior fixation without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
A assembly for a braking system for a vehicle, in particular utility vehicle is provided. The assembly is adapted for holding and fixing at least a first component and a second component, and the assembly comprises a base element and a first clamping element, arranged so that at least one edge area of said first component and/or said second component is clamped by said first clamping element. To improve the fixation and clamping of the internal components, said assembly provides at least a rivet-shaped second clamping element.