Continuity Clip With Probe Holder and Magnetic Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Checking continuity between two pins on different connectors or wires requires four hands, as two hands are needed to hold the harness steady and the other two to hold probes, which is impractical for a person with only two hands.
Innovation Solution
A composite continuity clip with a magnet or suction cup on the base, allowing it to be securely attached to metal or smooth surfaces, and a probe holder to keep multimeter probes in place, enabling easy continuity checks without needing to hold wires and probes simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a person uses two hands to hold the wire harness steady and the other two hands to hold probes for continuity checking, then the continuity check can be performed, but it becomes impractical for a person with only two hands
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: a base for stability, a wire harness holder that secures the harness, and a probe holder that positions the multimeter probe. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, eliminating the need for manual positioning of multiple items simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables self-service operation where the wire harness holder and probe holder automatically maintain the wire harness and probe in the correct positions. The user simply needs to connect the wire harness to the holder and insert the probe, after which the device maintains everything in place without requiring continuous manual intervention or multiple hands.
2Measurement precision
If the wire harness and probes need to be held steady simultaneously for continuity checking, then accurate measurement can be achieved, but manual strain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device introduces an intermediary structure (the holder assembly) that mediates between the wire harness and the user. Instead of the user directly holding and positioning both the wire harness and probe, the intermediary holder maintains the wire harness in a fixed position, allowing the probe to be easily inserted and held without manual strain while ensuring accurate contact points for measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire harness is pre-positioned and secured in the holder before the continuity check begins. The holder is designed to automatically maintain the wire harness in the optimal position for testing, so when the probe is inserted, the measurement can be taken immediately without requiring the user to manually adjust or hold the wire harness in the correct position during the measurement process.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple holder design is used for continuity checking, then the device is easy to manufacture, but it cannot securely hold the wire harness and probes in place
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges multiple holding functions into a single integrated unit: the base provides stability, the wire harness holder secures the harness, and the probe holder positions the probe. By combining these functions into one device, it achieves reliable holding capability without requiring complex separate systems, maintaining ease of manufacture while improving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
Each component of the holder is designed with specific local qualities optimized for its function: the base has a broad surface for stability, the wire harness holder has clamping or gripping features for secure attachment, and the probe holder has positioning features for accurate probe placement. This localized optimization of qualities allows each part to perform its function reliably while keeping the overall design simple and manufacturable.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effortless continuity checks between two points, allowing users to securely hold wire harnesses or bundles and multimeter probes at desired pin locations, facilitating efficient electrical testing without manual strain.
Implementation Method 1
the continuity clip is fitted with a magnet on the bottom side of the base of dual clip and this embodiment is used to stick the composite structure to a metal surface
Implementation Method 2
the continuity clip is fitted with a suction cup on the bottom side of the base of dual clip and this embodiment is used to stick the composite structure to a plane smooth surface
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AI summary
The continuity clip assembly arranged with either a magnet or suction cup and a probe holder, becomes helpful apparatus to check continuity of a harness or bundle of wires. The continuity clip assembly can be fitted with magnet under its base, which ensures clips stability when placed on metal surface. It can be fitted with a suction cup under its base, which ensures clip's stability when continuity clip assembly is placed on a smooth surface. The continuity clip assembly can be fitted with a probe holder on the side which can be used to hold the probe of multimeter over the desired pins or position. The probe holder assembly can be fitted with either a magnet or suction cup. The prove holder assembly comes to rescue by holding a probe at a specific pin location while the harness is assembled on the appliance eliminating the need for holding the probe with hands.