Cable Protection Guide Device Snap-Fit Bracket Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable protection and guide devices lack adjustable mounting means, leading to increased manufacturing costs and complexity due to the need for multiple link modules of different lengths.
Innovation Solution
A cable protection and guide device with link modules and bracket joints that allow for precise length adjustment through a snap-fit mechanism, eliminating the need for multiple link module lengths by using a general-purpose mounting bracket and controlling the number of coupling portions through cutting, and utilizing engineering plastics for enhanced dimensional stability and shock resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple link modules of different lengths are provided to achieve fine length adjustment, then the length adjustment precision is improved, but the parts management load and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic length adjustment by enabling the coupling arm to be cut at any position along its length, transforming a static fixed-length module into a dynamically adjustable component. This allows the same base module to adapt to different length requirements through simple cutting operations, eliminating the need for multiple pre-manufactured length variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the length parameter of the coupling arm through controlled cutting at different positions. By varying the cut position, the effective length of the coupling arm is adjusted, which directly controls the overall length of the cable protection device. This parameter change approach allows continuous length adjustment from a single module design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mounting brackets are provided separately to achieve mounting functionality, then the mounting versatility is improved, but the device complexity and assembly trouble increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mounting bracket functionality into the link module structure itself. The link module is designed to incorporate mounting brackets as integrated components, eliminating the need for separate mounting bracket parts. This integration reduces the total number of components and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining mounting versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The link module is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a structural connection element and as a mounting element. The integrated mounting brackets provide universal mounting capability across different installation scenarios, allowing the same link module to fulfill multiple functions without requiring additional specialized components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of molds is increased to produce link modules of different lengths, then the length adjustment capability is improved, but the manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the coupling arm into a standardized base module that can be universally used. Instead of creating different molds for different lengths, the design segments the functionality so that a single standardized coupling arm module can be adapted to various lengths through post-manufacturing cutting, reducing mold requirements to a single type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent accepts that the coupling arm will be modified (cut) during installation to achieve the required length. This approach treats the coupling arm as a disposable-like component that is manufactured in standard form and then customized through simple cutting, rather than investing in expensive custom molds for each length variant.
Data Source
AI summary
A general purpose mounting bracket of a specific length which can be easily mounted onto a cable protection and guide device. The cable protection and guide device includes a fine setting of the entire length can be made without increasing the number of parts. A bracket joint includes a coupling portion (124) at one end of the bracket joint and a male connecting plate (127) or a female connecting plate (128) at the other end thereof. The mounting brackets positioned at a mounting fixed end and a mounting movable end engage the coupling portion (124) which exists at one end of the bracket joint, from a cable accommodating space side so as to be fitted to the coupling portion (124) by a snap-fit mechanism.