Cable Mounting Assembly for Edge Protection Across Varying Thicknesses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing edge clips with metallic inserts are limited to specific edge thicknesses and can damage edges, particularly in marine environments where scratching can lead to corrosion issues.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly comprising first and second clamping jaws with guides, an elongate locking element, and a mounting surface, which allows for secure attachment of cables to edges without damaging them, and can accommodate edges of varying thicknesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metallic inserts are used in edge clips to provide secure attachment, then the holding strength is improved, but the edges can be scratched and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
A polymeric body serves as an intermediary between the metallic insert and the edge. The polymeric body contacts the edge surface, preventing direct metal-to-edge contact and thus avoiding scratches and damage, while still allowing the metallic insert to provide secure attachment through the polymeric material.
Solution Approach 2:
The edge clip combines metallic insert and polymeric body into a composite structure. The metallic insert provides strength and holding power, while the polymeric body provides protection against edge damage and corrosion, creating a material composite that achieves both strong attachment and edge protection.
2Reliability
If metallic inserts are tailored to specific edge thicknesses to ensure proper fit, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different edge thicknesses deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The metallic insert is designed to be deformable rather than rigid, allowing it to dynamically adapt to different edge thicknesses. When the clip is pushed onto an edge, the metallic insert deforms to apply force to the edge and retains the clip, enabling a single design to work across multiple edge thickness specifications.
3Force
If metallic inserts are used to provide secure attachment, then the holding force is improved, but corrosion resistance deteriorates in marine environments
Solution Approach 1:
The polymeric body acts as a protective intermediary between the metallic insert and the marine environment. It prevents direct exposure of the metal to seawater, eliminating the corrosion pathway while still allowing the metal to provide its holding force function through the polymeric material.
Solution Approach 2:
The composite structure of metallic insert within polymeric body creates a protective system where the polymer shields the metal from corrosive environments. This material combination maintains the strength advantages of metal while gaining the corrosion resistance of polymer, making the assembly suitable for marine applications.
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 solution provides a secure and damage-free method for attaching cables to edges, ensuring reliable operation across different edge thicknesses and environments.
Implementation Method 1
The first and second guides engage to align the first and second clamping jaws and guide said relative movement in the clamping direction
Implementation Method 2
The elongate locking element and locking channel are configured to interlock to permit movement of the elongate locking element through the locking channel in the clamping direction and prevent removal in the reverse direction
Implementation Method 3
The first and second clamping jaws are arranged to receive an edge therebetween and are relatively movable towards each other in a clamping direction to a clamping configuration
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AI summary
A mounting assembly for securing a cable to an edge. The assembly comprises a first clamping jaw including an integral elongate locking element, and first guides laterally disposed on opposing sides of the locking element. A second clamping jaw includes a locking channel and second guides. At least one mounting aperture is arranged relative to a mounting surface such that a fastening strap may be passed through the aperture and looped over the surface to secure a cable thereto. The guides engage to align, and to guide, the jaws towards each other in a clamping direction. The locking element is insertable through the locking channel in the clamping direction. The locking element and locking channel are configured to interlock to prevent removal of the locking element from the locking channel in a direction opposite to the clamping direction, such that the jaws are held in a clamping configuration.