Cable Protector Clamp Assembly for Fast Well Recovery Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable protector designs for well recovery systems are time-consuming to install and increase operational costs due to the need for on-site assembly, which can lead to cable damage during installation and operation.
Innovation Solution
A two-piece cable protector clamp assembly comprising a clamp body and a stop collar, allowing for pre-assembled installation, where the clamp body is aligned and secured using set screws and anti-rotation pins, enabling quick on-site cable enclosure without the need for extensive screw tightening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional cable protector with two clamps is used, then cable protection is provided, but installation time increases and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable protector is divided into two separate clamps (first clamp and second clamp) that can be pre-assembled around the pipe with the cable already positioned. This segmentation allows the clamps to be prepared in advance and then quickly installed as a unit, reducing on-site installation time while maintaining cable protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamps are designed to be pre-assembled around the pipe and cable before final installation. The cable is positioned within the clamps during pre-assembly, and the clamps are secured with set screws beforehand. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site cable positioning and clamp assembly, significantly reducing installation time while ensuring proper cable protection.
2Loss of time
If clamps are pre-assembled around the pipe, then installation time is reduced, but cable alignment and clamp stability must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The clamps are designed with cable holders that automatically guide and position the cable during pre-assembly. The cable holder structure ensures proper cable alignment within the clamps without requiring additional alignment tools or procedures. This self-service mechanism maintains manufacturing precision while enabling time-efficient pre-assembly and installation.
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AI summary
A cable protector clamp assembly that includes a clamp body configured to hold and align a cable along a pipe, the clamp body including a cable holder; and a stop collar configured to fix a position of the clamp body adjacent to a radially protruding element around the pipe and to prevent the clamp body from rotating around the pipe.