Cable Retaining Element With Inclined Wall Shift for Varying Diameters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable retaining devices complicate installation and maintenance operations and can damage cables, particularly when dealing with cables of varying diameters.
Innovation Solution
A retaining element with a first and second retaining wall that can shift relative to each other, attached to a support frame connected to the cable housing, allowing easy retention of cables with different diameters and minimizing damage during installation and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a retaining device with elastic portions and resilient deformation is used to retain cables of different diameters, then adaptability to varying cable sizes is improved, but device complexity and risk of cable damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining element is divided into a first retaining wall and a second retaining wall that can move independently relative to each other. This segmentation allows each wall to adapt to different cable diameters without requiring complex elastic mechanisms, thereby maintaining adaptability while reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The first retaining wall is configured to move with respect to the second retaining wall upon application of force, creating a dynamic retention system. This dynamic configuration allows the retaining element to adapt to varying cable diameters through simple relative movement rather than complex elastic deformation, reducing device complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Reliability
If a retaining device with elastic portions and resilient deformation is used to retain cables, then retention security is improved, but ease of operation during installation and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic movement capability of the first retaining wall relative to the second retaining wall allows the device to maintain secure retention while enabling easy insertion and removal of cables. The simple relative movement mechanism facilitates straightforward installation and maintenance operations without compromising retention security.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a retaining device with resilient deformation is used to retain cables, then adaptability to different cable diameters is improved, but cable damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the retaining element into two separate retaining walls that move independently, the design eliminates the need for aggressive elastic portions that could damage cables. Each wall can gently adapt to the cable diameter through controlled movement, reducing the risk of cable damage while maintaining adaptability.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed retaining structure is used to secure cables, then retention stability is improved, but adaptability to varying cable diameters deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The first retaining wall is configured to move with respect to the second retaining wall, introducing dynamic adaptability to an otherwise stable retaining structure. This movement capability allows the fixed structure to accommodate varying cable diameters while maintaining retention stability through controlled positional adjustment.
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 easy and secure cable retention across varying diameters, reducing installation time and minimizing cable damage during operations.
Implementation Method 1
upon application of the force on the first retaining wall along the actuating direction
Implementation Method 2
The first and second connecting members are mutually parallel and are configured to move in a parallel way
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AI summary
A retaining element (1) for retaining and securing a cable (2) to a cable housing (3), the retaining element (1) comprising: a first retaining wall (10) and a second retaining wall (20), the first retaining wall (10) and the second retaining wall (20) being configured to receive and retain a cable (2) therebetween; the first retaining wall (10) is configured to move with respect to the second retaining wall (20) upon application of a force on the first retaining wall (10) along an actuating direction (A-A); a support frame (30) configured to attach the first retaining wall (10) to the cable housing (3); wherein the support frame (30) comprises: a first support wall (40) configured to be attached to the cable housing (3); a first connecting member (51) and a second connecting member (52) for connecting the first support wall (40) and the first retaining wall (10), the first connecting member (51) and the second connecting member (52) being spaced apart along the actuating direction (A-A); the first and second connecting members (51. 52) are mutually parallel and are configured to move in a parallel way upon application of the force on the first retaining wall (10) along the actuating direction (A-A), to reversibly shift the first retaining wall (10) along a shifting direction (B-B) inclined with respect to the actuating direction (A-A).