Cable Tie Mounting Tool Pivotable Path Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cable tie mounting tools lack efficiency in handling cable ties of varying lengths, requiring manual adjustments and multiple mechanisms for length adjustment and insertion, which complicates the process and increases operational time.

Innovation Solution

A cable tie mounting tool with a length adjustment mechanism and insertion mechanism integrated into pivotable path portions, allowing for automatic adjustment and insertion of cable ties, reducing the need for multiple movable parts and simplifying the process by using a single pivotable path portion for both functions, driven by a controller for precise movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual adjustments and multiple mechanisms are used for length adjustment and insertion, then the tool can handle cable ties of varying lengths, but the process becomes complicated and operational time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to handle cable ties of varying lengthsVSAvoidnumber of mechanisms for length adjustment and insertion

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the length adjustment mechanism and insertion mechanism into a single integrated pivotable path portion. This single component performs dual functions: adjusting the guidance path length for different cable tie sizes and inserting the cable tie into the tool. By merging these two previously separate mechanisms into one, the patent reduces device complexity while maintaining the ability to handle varying cable tie lengths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The pivotable path portion is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions: it serves as both the length adjustment mechanism and the insertion mechanism. This multi-functional design allows a single component to adapt to different cable tie lengths and simultaneously perform the insertion operation, eliminating the need for separate dedicated mechanisms for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple movable parts are used for length adjustment and insertion, then the tool can be adjusted for different cable tie lengths, but the number of components increases and maintenance becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability for different cable tie lengthsVSAvoidnumber of movable parts and components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple movable parts into a single pivotable path portion that performs both length adjustment and insertion functions. This consolidation reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured, assembled, and maintained, while preserving the full adjustability range for different cable tie lengths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If automated mounting is implemented, then operational time is reduced, but the tool requires complex mechanisms for automatic length adjustment and insertion

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting speed and operational timeVSAvoidcomplexity of automated adjustment and insertion mechanisms

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automation through a simplified single integrated pivotable path portion that combines length adjustment and insertion functions. This merger reduces the complexity of automated mechanisms compared to having separate automated systems for each function, while still achieving rapid automated mounting of cable ties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The universal pivotable path portion performs multiple automated functions (length adjustment and insertion) through a single mechanism, reducing the overall complexity of the automated system while maintaining high productivity through automated operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Device complexity

If a single pivotable path portion is used for both length adjustment and insertion, then the process is simplified and fewer parts are needed, but reactionary forces during insertion must be minimized

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of movable partsVSAvoidreactionary forces during insertion

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

While merging functions reduces the number of parts, the patent addresses the force issue by designing the pivotable path portion with specific geometric characteristics and pivot points that minimize reactionary forces during the insertion operation, allowing the single component to handle both functions efficiently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11485529B2Cable tie mounting tool and cable tie mounting method

Publication Date: 2022.11.01 HELLERMANN TYTON GMBH

AI summary

A cable tie mounting tool comprises an upstream jaw and a downstream jaw having concave guidance path portions for the strap of a cable tie, a placing mechanism configured to place a cable tie portion along the common concave guidance path by pushing it strap-end-first along the common concave guidance path starting at the upstream end of the upstream jaw and pushing it in downstream direction, an insertion mechanism for feeding the cable tie strap end of the placed cable tie through the head of the placed cable tie, and a tightening mechanism for tightening the cable tie and possibly cutting it. Also provided is a length adjustment mechanism for adjusting the length of the common concave guidance path.