Cable Clamping Assembly With Same-End Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping devices for elongate articles, such as cables and wire ropes, face difficulties in releasing the clamped material due to internal obstructions that hinder the movement of the release mechanism, potentially causing damage.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device design featuring a body with an opening arrangement that allows the clamping mechanism and release member to be assembled from the same end, incorporating a carriage with a release member that extends through a slot region for easy operation, enabling controlled release without obstruction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the release member is provided at the opposite end of the device to the clamping member it releases, then the release mechanism can be provided, but the body of the device has internal obstructions that can hinder the movement of the release member or cause damage thereto
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional arrangement by positioning the release member at the same end as the clamping member rather than at the opposite end. This inversion eliminates the problem of internal obstructions hindering the release member's movement, as the release member now operates in a clear path near the opening arrangement without traversing the entire body length where obstructions exist.
2Ease of manufacture
If the clamping mechanism and release member are assembled from opposite ends of the body, then assembly is possible, but internal obstructions hinder the movement and operation of the release member
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the assembly approach by providing a single opening arrangement through which both the clamping mechanism and the release member are assembled from the same end of the body. This eliminates the need for separate opposite-end assemblies and ensures the release member operates without obstruction in the same assembly region.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the release member extends through the body from the opposite end, then the release mechanism can function, but internal obstructions cause damage to the release member
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the release member from the problematic path through the body interior by positioning it at the same end as the clamping member. The release member now operates in a localized region near the opening arrangement rather than extending through the entire body, eliminating contact with internal obstructions that would cause damage.
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
This design enhances the release mechanism's effectiveness and prevents damage by allowing the clamping device to be assembled and disassembled from the same end, overcoming the internal obstruction issues of prior devices.
Implementation Method 1
an urging member for urging the clamping member into clamping engagement with the elongate article
Implementation Method 2
the body having a reaction formation along which the elongate article can extend, the reaction formation being for applying a reaction force to the elongate article when so engaged by the clamping member
Data Source
AI summary
A clamping device (10) for clamping an elongate article (100) is disclosed. The clamping device (10) includes a body (12) and a clamping arrangement (26) in the body (12). The clamping arrangement (26) includes a clamping member (28) and an urging member (30) for urging the clamping member (2B) into clamping engagement with the elongate article (100). The body (12) has a reaction formation (56) along which the elongate article (100) can extend. The reaction formation (56) applies a reaction force to the elongate article (100) when so engaged by the clamping member (28). The clamping device (10) further includes a carriage (32) on which the clamping member (28) is provided, and a release member (42) on the carriage (32) for releasing the clamping member (28) from engagement with the elongate article (100). The release member (42) extends outwardly from the body (12).