Clamping Device for Steel Wire Winding Grooves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping devices require multiple units to clamp steel wires at positions corresponding to multiple winding grooves on a former, which is inefficient and may cause damage due to increased friction.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device with a single moving body containing two clamps, one for each winding groove, allowing the same device to clamp the steel wire at positions corresponding to both grooves by rotating the moving body to oppose the appropriate base walls, reducing the need for multiple devices and minimizing friction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple clamping devices are used to clamp steel wires at multiple winding grooves, then every winding groove can be clamped, but the device complexity and number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple clamping functions into a single integrated clamping device. The moving body includes multiple clamps (first clamp, second clamp, etc.) that can simultaneously or sequentially clamp steel wires at different winding grooves, eliminating the need for multiple separate clamping devices while maintaining the ability to service multiple grooves
Solution Approach 2:
The single clamping device is designed with multi-functionality to perform clamping operations at multiple winding grooves. The moving body can be positioned and oriented to bring different clamps into contact with steel wires at different grooves, making one device capable of performing the work of multiple devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple clamping devices are used, then every winding groove can be clamped, but friction and risk of steel wire damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple clamping functions into a single device with coordinated clamps, the patent reduces the total number of contact points and clamping actions required. The clamps work in coordination to clamp all steel wires in a single operational cycle, minimizing cumulative friction and damage compared to multiple separate devices operating independently
3Device complexity
If a single clamping device is used for multiple winding grooves, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to clamp at every groove simultaneously may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic positioning and orientation capabilities in the single clamping device. The moving body can be rapidly positioned and oriented to bring different clamps into contact with steel wires at different winding grooves, enabling the device to service multiple grooves efficiently without the complexity of multiple fixed devices
Solution Approach 2:
The moving body is segmented into multiple independent clamps (first clamp, second clamp, etc.), each capable of independent clamping action. This segmentation allows simultaneous or sequential clamping at multiple grooves from a single device, maintaining productivity while reducing overall device complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A clamping device includes a first clamp for clamping the distal end of a steel wire at a position corresponding to a first winding groove and a second clamp for clamping the distal end of a steel wire at a position corresponding to a second winding groove.