Component Holder With Latching Hooks For Grid Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing component holders for media boxes lack simplicity, flexibility, and security in attachment to hole patterns, particularly in environments like meter cabinets where secure and tamper-proof operation is crucial.
Innovation Solution
A component holder with a fixing element and latching hooks on each side for secure attachment to a hole pattern, featuring a corrugated pipe holder with a profile spring for strain relief and contact protection, and a top-hat rail holder with multiple mounting units for versatile attachment options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing component holders are used for attachment to hole patterns in media boxes, then components can be mounted, but the attachment lacks simplicity, flexibility, and security
Solution Approach 1:
The component holder is divided into distinct functional elements: a base element for attachment to the hole pattern, and separate receiving elements for different component types. This segmentation allows each element to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The component holder design provides universal attachment capability to standard hole patterns while accommodating multiple types of components through different receiving elements. The base element with its specific geometry enables attachment to various hole patterns, and the receiving elements can hold different component types
2Productivity
If existing component holders are used, then components can be mounted, but the attachment process lacks speed and ease of installation
Solution Approach 1:
The component holder is pre-configured with the base element and receiving elements in fixed spatial relationships. This preliminary arrangement allows the entire assembly to be installed as a single unit, eliminating the need for on-site assembly and significantly reducing installation time
Solution Approach 2:
The component holder design enables self-aligning attachment to the hole pattern through the specific geometry of the base element. The receiving elements are positioned to automatically align with expected component locations, reducing the need for precise manual positioning during installation
3Object-affected harmful factors
If existing component holders are used, then components can be mounted, but protection against accidental contact and data manipulation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving elements are designed to nest components securely within the holder structure. This nested arrangement provides physical protection against accidental contact while maintaining a compact overall form factor that does not add significant complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The component holder provides localized protection where it is most needed - the receiving elements secure individual components against contact, while the base element provides stable attachment. This localized approach to protection avoids the need for complex overall protection mechanisms
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick, secure, and flexible attachment of components to media boxes, ensuring safety by preventing accidental contact and data manipulation, while accommodating various component sizes and types.
Implementation Method 1
the corrugated pipe holder can have at least one profile spring on its C-shaped corrugated pipe receptacle, which can engage in one of the zigzag grooves of the corrugated pipe. In this way, the corrugated pipe can be relieved of strain
Implementation Method 2
the component holder has a latching hook on each side of the component receptacle, which is used to fasten the component holder to the hole pattern
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AI summary
The invention relates to a component holder (190) for mounting on a perforated grid, in particular on a perforated grid for the LexCom Home quick-mounting system. The component holder (190) has a component receptacle (192) and at least one fixing element (198) below the component receptacle (192). The fixing element (198) allows the component holder (190) to be fixed to the perforated grid. According to the invention, two locking hooks (200) are provided by means of which the component holder (190) can be attached to the perforated grid. The two locking hooks (200) are arranged on both sides of the component receptacle (192). The component holder can be designed, in particular, as a corrugated tube holder (190) or as a DIN rail holder.