Clamping Shell Hose Joint for Kink-Free High-Pressure Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hose connection systems face issues with kinking in confined spaces and are limited to low fluid pressures, requiring additional measures like cable ties or hose clamps to handle higher pressures.
Innovation Solution
A system featuring a clamping shell with a hose guide section that securely attaches to the hose end, defining a specific bend and clamping area, allowing for higher fluid pressures without additional fixtures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hose connection systems are used, then the system structure is simple, but the hose kinks in confined spaces and cannot handle high fluid pressures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated clamping shell component: the clamping area secures the hose end section, the hose guide section prevents kinking by defining a specific bend path, and the overall structure enables high fluid pressure handling. This merging of functions resolves the contradiction by achieving reliable hose connection without requiring multiple separate components like cable ties or hose clamps
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping shell is divided into distinct functional areas: a clamping area that overlaps the hose end section with a clamping effect, and a hose guide section that receives and guides the hose section. This segmentation allows each area to optimize its specific function while working together as an integrated solution, preventing kinking and securing the connection reliably
2Stress or pressure
If additional measures like cable ties or hose clamps are used to handle higher fluid pressures, then fluid pressure capacity increases, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping shell integrates the functions of both hose clamps and cable ties into a single molded component. The clamping area provides the necessary clamping effect to handle high fluid pressures, while the hose guide section prevents kinking, eliminating the need for additional separate components and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping shell is made from a thermoplastic composite material that combines rigidity for structural support and pressure handling with flexibility for hose accommodation. This composite material approach allows the single component to achieve both high fluid pressure capacity and adaptability to hose geometry without requiring multiple different components
3Reliability
If minimum bending radii are observed to prevent kinking, then hose integrity is maintained, but space requirements increase in confined areas
Solution Approach 1:
The hose guide section is pre-formed with a specific bend geometry that defines the exact bending path of the hose. This preliminary shaping of the hose path ensures that the hose follows a predetermined route with appropriate bending radius, preventing kinking before the hose is installed and eliminating the need for additional space to accommodate larger bending radii
Solution Approach 2:
The hose guide section transforms the hose routing problem from a two-dimensional plane to a three-dimensional structured path. By creating a defined bend in three-dimensional space, the system achieves reliable hose routing in confined areas without requiring increased planar space, as the hose is guided through a specific spatial configuration
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system for securely connecting a hose (1) to a connecting element (2), wherein a hose (1) is fluidly connected to the connecting element (2) by means of a connecting piece (3) formed on the connecting element (2), wherein the connecting piece (3) is inserted into the hose end section (4), wherein a clamping shell (5) which can be plugged onto the hose (1) is provided, wherein the clamping shell (5) engages over the hose end section (4) from the outside with a clamping area (6) and additionally clamps the hose end section (4) between the connecting piece (3) and the clamping area (6) of the clamping shell (5), wherein the clamping shell (5) additionally has a hose guide section (7) adjoining the clamping area (6) and receiving a hose section (8) adjacent to the hose end section (4), wherein the hose guide section (7) is designed such that it predetermines a defined bend of this hose section (8).