Universal Clamp Jaw Fixture for Mounting Diverse Sensor Housings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting solutions for sensor housings require specific brackets for each type of sensor housing, leading to a multitude of necessary fixtures and assemblies, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A mounting fixture comprising a clamp jaw with a first and second part, each with a polygonal recess forming an essentially hexagonal recess, attachable by fastening elements to fixate the sensor housing, allowing for versatile mounting of various sensor housings to a surface using a single type of fixture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If specific mounting brackets are used for each sensor housing type, then the sensor housing can be securely mounted, but the number of different fixtures required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture is designed with a universal clamp jaw that can accommodate multiple types of sensor housings through adjustable clamping mechanisms and interchangeable mounting elements, allowing a single fixture type to perform the mounting function for various sensor housing configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of mounting fixtures are maintained for different sensor housings, then each sensor type can be properly mounted, but inventory management and selection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture incorporates a standardized interface system with universal clamp jaws and adaptable mounting elements that can be configured for different sensor housing types, eliminating the need to maintain multiple specialized fixture inventories while preserving compatibility across sensor variants
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting fixture features adjustable and reconfigurable components that can be dynamically adapted to different sensor housing geometries, allowing the same fixture to be quickly reconfigured for various sensor types without requiring precise pre-selection of specialized fixtures
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AI summary
A mounting fixture for mounting a sensor housing to a mounting surface includes: a clamp jaw having a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part of the clamp jaw each including a polygonal recess and being attachable to each other such that a recess of the first part of the clamp jaw and a recess of the second part of the clamp jaw together form an essentially hexagonal recess. The first part and the second part of the clamp jaw are attachable to each other by at least one fastening element so as to fixate the sensor housing in the essentially hexagonal recess. At least one of the first part and second part of the clamp jaw includes a mounting element for mounting the mounting fixture to the mounting surface.