Conduit Feed-Through Frame With Breakaway Assembly Aids
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conduit feed-throughs require individual assembly aids that must be used and then removed, providing limited stability to insert modules and flexibility in accommodating cables of varying widths.
Innovation Solution
A conduit feed-through design with a first frame part having vertical webs and assembly aids connected to a base web, allowing for removable assembly aids at predetermined breaking points, enabling flexible insertion of modules of different widths and improved stability through a second frame part.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If assembly aids are permanently fixed in the frame, then structural stability is improved, but flexibility to accommodate insert modules of different widths deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into modular sections with removable assembly aids that can be selectively taken out to create different spacing configurations. This segmentation allows the frame structure to be reconfigured for different insert module widths while maintaining stability through the remaining fixed components.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly aids are designed with predetermined breaking points that allow them to be easily removed or repositioned. This dynamic characteristic enables the frame to adapt its configuration based on the specific insert module being installed, transitioning from a static structure to a flexible system that maintains stability through controlled changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple individual assembly aids are used, then adaptability to different widths is improved, but device complexity and assembly time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The frame incorporates standardized vertical webs and assembly aids that can serve multiple functions across different configurations. The same basic components are used repeatedly in different arrangements to accommodate various insert module widths, reducing the need for specialized parts for each configuration and simplifying the overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Assembly aids are pre-positioned in the frame at predetermined locations during manufacturing. This preliminary action allows for quick installation of insert modules without requiring complex on-site adjustments or multiple assembly steps, as the framework is already prepared to receive different width configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If assembly aids are removed after insertion, then flexibility for different widths is achieved, but stability during assembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The frame includes pre-installed assembly aids that provide temporary support and positioning for insert modules during the assembly process. These aids act as cushioning elements that maintain stability throughout installation, preventing misalignment or damage before the final configuration is achieved.
Solution Approach 2:
Assembly aids serve as intermediary elements between the fixed frame structure and the insert modules being installed. They mediate the transition from a rigid frame to a configured assembly, providing temporary support and alignment while allowing the insert module to be properly positioned before final stabilization.
Data Source
AI summary
A conduit feed-through includes at least one first frame part and at least one second frame part. The first frame part includes at least one base web and at least two vertical webs, and the second frame part can be arranged on the vertical webs to form at least one surrounding frame. At least one assembly aid is arranged between the at least two vertical webs, and the at least one assembly aid is joined by material to the base web and has at least one predetermined breaking point.