Cable Clip With Arch-Shaped Elastic Element And Web
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable and pipe holders are expensive and inadequate in holding objects securely due to exposed elastic elements, leading to unreliable mounting.
Innovation Solution
A clip element with an arch-shaped elastic element attached to one part, allowing the object to be held between the elastic element and another part, with a stopper to maintain the original curvature and ensure secure holding, and a latching device for easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If exposed elastic elements are used in traditional cable holders, then the structure is simple, but the holding reliability is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
A web is introduced as an intermediary component between the elastic element and the object to be held. The web covers the elastic element and provides a larger contact surface area, mediating the force transmission while improving holding reliability and preventing direct exposure of the elastic element.
Solution Approach 2:
The web functions as a flexible thin film that conforms to the shape of the object being held. This flexible covering improves contact uniformity and holding reliability while maintaining the elastic deformation capability of the underlying elastic element.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional cable holders are designed with exposed elastic elements, then manufacturing costs are high, but the holding stability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The web is merged with the elastic element to form an integrated holding structure. This combination allows the use of simpler, more cost-effective materials and manufacturing processes while achieving improved holding stability through the enhanced contact surface provided by the web.
Solution Approach 2:
The web can be made from inexpensive materials that are easy to manufacture and replace. This approach reduces overall manufacturing costs while the combined web-elastic element structure provides adequate holding stability for the application.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the elastic element has fixed curvature, then the contact uniformity is good, but the adaptability to different objects is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element is designed to dynamically adjust its curvature through elastic deformation when the clamp is closed. This dynamic adaptation allows the same elastic element to conform to different object shapes and sizes while maintaining uniform contact through the flexible web covering.
Solution Approach 2:
The curvature parameter of the elastic element is allowed to change within certain limits through elastic deformation. This parameter variability enables the clamp to adapt to different objects while the web ensures uniform force distribution, resolving the conflict between adaptability and contact uniformity.
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
The clip element provides reliable and stable object holding with uniform contact and force distribution, suitable for various objects and environments, reducing assembly costs and improving positional fixation.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic element (5) is arch-shaped at least in some areas and is attached to one of the two parts with opposite edge areas, the object being able to be held between the elastic element (5) and the other part to which the elastic element (5) is not attached. The object is held by a holding force acting on the object, which is caused by a deformation of the elastic element (5) caused by the object.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a clamping element for holding at least one object, in particular a cable, with a first part (2), and a second part (3) that is movable in relation to the first part (2) and that is used to close the clamping element (1), as well as an elastic element (5), arranged on the first part (2) or the second part (3), wherein the elastic element (5) is formed at least partially in an arched shape and is attached to one of the two parts (2, 3) at opposite sides of the edge (51, 52), wherein the direction of the curvature of one arch (5a) of the elastic element (5) corresponds to the curvature of one arch (2a, 3a) of the other part (2, 3) facing the object to be held, and wherein the object is held between the elastic element (5) and the other part (2,3) by a force acting on the object and said force is exerted by the deformation of the elastic element (5) caused by the object itself.