Integrated Cable Abrasion Guard With Twist-Lock Securing Hook
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable fixation methods are prone to slippage, leading to chafing of the outer sheath and potential exposure of electrical conductors, which can result in safety hazards and operational issues, particularly in vehicle and machine applications.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece scuff guard with integrated fastening hooks designed for twist-proof engagement in suitable bores, eliminating the need for additional assembly or clips, and allowing for quick, secure, and cost-effective production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a two-part chafe guard design with separate clips is used, then the cable can be secured with fastening hooks, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the chafe guard body and fastening hooks into a single integrated component. The element for chafe protection includes at least one fastening hook as an integral part, eliminating the need for separate clips and assembly steps. This merging resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable cable fixation through the integrated hook design while significantly simplifying the overall device structure and assembly process.
2Reliability
If a two-part design with additional clips is used, then the cable can be fastened securely, but the production cost and assembly time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of fastening hooks into the chafe guard body eliminates the need for separate assembly operations. The single-component design allows for more efficient production and installation, directly improving assembly productivity while maintaining the same level of cable fixation reliability through the integrated hook mechanism.
3Ease of manufacture
If a one-piece injection-molded element is used, then production becomes cost-effective and automated, but the fastening mechanism must be integrated into the molding process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the chafe guard and fastening hooks as a single injection-molded component. This integration allows the entire assembly to be produced in one automated molding process, eliminating the need for secondary assembly operations. The molding process complexity is managed through careful design of the integrated structure, while production efficiency and cost-effectiveness are significantly improved through automated single-step manufacturing.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the chafe guard requires additional clips for assembly, then the fastening can be adjusted, but the installation process becomes more difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated design incorporates fastening hooks directly into the chafe guard body, providing sufficient adaptability for various cable fixation positions while eliminating the need for separate adjustment clips. This merging simplifies the installation process to a single straightforward operation, directly improving ease of operation while maintaining the necessary flexibility for proper cable securing.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an assembly with an abrasion protection element, comprising at least one securing hook for a cable, wherein the element can be secured on an outer jacket of the cable. The invention is characterized in that the abrasion protection element and the at least one securing hook are formed as a single part, and the abrasion protection can be manually latched, in particular in a torsion-proof manner in suitable bores.