Cable Tie Cradle Mount for Single-Step Component Bundling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable tie mounting systems require frequent use of temporary strapping materials for routing components, leading to increased time and labor in installation processes, as each new component added necessitates removing and re-adding cable ties, complicating the bundling process.
Innovation Solution
The cable tie cradle mount fixing system includes a body section with a cable tie guide and a mounting section for attachment to a workpiece, featuring a cradle design with stand-off members and cradle arms that temporarily hold components in place during routing, allowing for bundling with a single cable tie application, reducing the need for temporary strapping and simplifying the installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional cable tie mounting systems are used to route components, then components can be secured to the workpiece, but temporary strapping materials must be frequently removed and re-applied when adding new components, increasing installation time and labor
Solution Approach 1:
The cradle is pre-formed as an integral part of the mounting system, ready to receive and hold components in the correct position before final cable tie attachment. This preliminary positioning structure eliminates the need for temporary strapping during the routing process, as components can be directly placed into the cradle and then secured with a single cable tie operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional cable tie mounting systems are used, then components can be attached to the workpiece, but the process requires multiple cable tie applications and removals when adding components, complicating the bundling process
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional elements: the cradle for component positioning, the body section for structural support, and the cable tie attachment point for final securing. This segmentation allows components to be added to the cradle independently without affecting the mounting structure, simplifying the bundling process as only a single cable tie needs to be applied to secure the entire assembly.
3Reliability
If temporary strapping materials are used during component routing, then components can be held in place, but the frequent removal and reapplication of these materials increases labor requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The cradle structure serves itself as the positioning mechanism, eliminating the need for external temporary strapping materials. Components are held in place by the cradle's inherent geometry and positioning features, providing stable component positioning without requiring additional materials or operations. The system is self-sufficient for the positioning function, and only requires a single cable tie application for final securing.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a fixing that includes a body section, a mounting section, and an object support. The body section has a body first end extending to a body second end, which defines a longitudinal axis. The body section includes a cable tie guide configured for receiving a cable tie, the cable tie guide includes a channel portion that extends along the body section longitudinal axis. The mounting section may include a connector configured for attachment to a workpiece. The object support and the body section define a cradle therebetween. The object support includes a stand-off member and a cradle arm. In aspects, the fixing includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, which are joined at a breakable portion.