Cable Chain Disassembly via Thinned Link Insertion Spaces
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable guiding chains are difficult to disassemble and may be damaged during disassembly due to the pivot connection mechanism, where the outer connection plates of one chain member are attached to the inner connection plates of another, making it hard to apply the necessary force to release the pivot relationship.
Innovation Solution
The cable guiding-protecting chain features chain members with outer and inner link portions, where the outer link portions have a thinned portion and an arcuate rear end edge, and the inner link portions have a recessed portion, creating first and second insertion spaces that allow a tool to be inserted to disengage the chain members, facilitating easy disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the outer connection plates are attached to the inner connection plates in a pivot connection mechanism, then the chain members are securely connected in series, but the chain members become difficult to disassemble and may be damaged during disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is segmented into distinct components: outer connection plates with thinned portions and arcuate rear end edges, and inner connection plates with recessed portions. This segmentation creates defined insertion spaces that allow tool access for controlled disassembly, while maintaining secure connection during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
A tool acts as an intermediary element to facilitate disassembly. The thinned portions and recessed portions create spaces specifically designed to accommodate this intermediary tool, which mediates the separation process between the outer and inner connection plates without causing damage to the chain members.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the outer connection plates are aligned with the outer connection plates of the adjacent chain member, then the pivot connection is stable, but force cannot be easily applied to disengage the connection plates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection plates have non-uniform local qualities: the outer connection plates have thinned portions creating localized weak points, and the inner connection plates have recessed portions at specific locations. These local structural variations create defined insertion spaces that maintain overall stability while enabling localized tool access for disengagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The disassembly mechanism introduces a new dimensional aspect by creating insertion spaces that extend into the connection interface. The arcuate rear end edges and recessed portions create three-dimensional spaces that allow tool insertion from a different dimension, enabling force application that was not possible with simple planar alignment.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable guiding-protecting chain comprises a plurality of chain members connected in series. Each chain member comprises two connection plates which face each other and are spaced apart from each other and a first link plate and a second link plate which each connect the two connection plates. The two connection plates, the first link plate and the second link plate cooperate to define a passing space penetrating from the front to the rear. Each connection plate has an inner link portion at a front segment thereof, an outer link portion at a rear segment thereof and an outer step portion. The outer link portion has a rear end edge which is arcuate in shape and a thinned portion which is close to the rear end edge and is thinned in thickness at a side adjacent to the passing space.