High-Voltage Cable Cleat With Ball Transfers for Low-Friction Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current high voltage cable cleats are cumbersome and require additional equipment like rollers for installation, increasing cost and difficulty due to friction and weight, and do not facilitate cable movement during installation.
Innovation Solution
A high voltage cable cleat with a bottom cleat featuring ball transfers that guide cables, and a top cleat secured to the bottom cleat with fasteners, reducing friction and enabling easier installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional cable cleats are used without ball transfers, then the structure is simple, but the cable installation is difficult due to high friction and requires additional equipment like rollers
Solution Approach 1:
Ball transfers are introduced as intermediary elements between the cable and the cleat structure. These balls act as mediators that reduce friction and facilitate cable movement through the cleat, eliminating the need for external rollers while simplifying the installation process
Solution Approach 2:
The cleat is divided into functional segments: the bottom cleat with integrated ball transfers for cable guidance, and the top cleat for securing. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently - the bottom portion facilitates movement while the top portion provides securement
2Ease of operation
If additional equipment like rollers is used to facilitate cable movement, then cable installation is easier, but the cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The ball transfer mechanism is merged directly into the cleat structure itself, combining the support function and the cable facilitation function into a single integrated component. This eliminates the need for separate external rollers or assistance equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The cleat structure provides its own cable facilitation service through integrated ball transfers that automatically reduce friction and guide cable movement as the cable passes through, without requiring external service equipment
3Reliability
If the top cleat is bolted to secure the cable, then the cable is securely protected, but the installation process becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The ball transfers are pre-installed in the bottom cleat before the top cleat is attached. This preliminary action ensures that the cable path is already optimized for smooth movement, allowing the cable to be guided through effortlessly before the final securing step
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
Facilitates cable installation by reducing friction and eliminating the need for additional equipment, making the process more efficient and cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
The ball transfer has a ball extending above the cable support area of the inner surface to guide cables positioned on the bottom cleat
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AI summary
A high voltage cable cleat that facilitates cable installation and secures cable configurations. The high voltage cable cleat includes a bottom cleat and a top cleat. The bottom cleat has an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an inner surface. The inner surface has a cable support area with a plurality of pockets. Each pocket houses a ball transfer with a ball extending above the cable support area of the inner surface to guide cables positioned on the bottom cleat. The top cleat has an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an inner surface. The top cleat is installed over the bottom cleat and secured to the bottom cleat by fasteners.