Coupled Clamping Clamp Set with Fragile Portions for Automotive Covering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clamping systems for coverings on car seats require numerous clamping members, leading to low operating efficiency and high costs due to the need for manual mounting and the use of conveyer devices.
Innovation Solution
A clamping clamp set where multiple clamps are coupled with fragile portions of reduced thickness and specific slot shapes, allowing for easy removal by hand, eliminating the need for additional devices and reducing material usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple clamping members are used to clamp coverings to foam bodies, then the clamping function is improved, but the operating efficiency deteriorates and cost increases due to manual mounting and conveyer devices
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual clamping members are merged into a single integrated clamp set where multiple clamps are coupled together through fragile portions. This allows multiple clamping functions to be achieved while reducing the number of separate components that need to be handled and mounted, thereby improving operating efficiency without sacrificing clamping reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp set is segmented into multiple individual clamps that are coupled together through fragile portions. Each clamp can be easily separated from the set by breaking the fragile portions, allowing operators to quickly distribute and mount the clamps at different locations on the foam body, significantly improving mounting efficiency
2Reliability
If multiple clamping members are mounted one by one in the foam body, then the clamping coverage is improved, but the operating time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple clamps are pre-assembled into a clamp set with fragile portions that facilitate easy separation. This preliminary arrangement allows operators to quickly break apart and distribute the clamps to different mounting locations without the time-consuming process of handling and positioning each clamp individually, thus reducing operating time while maintaining comprehensive clamping coverage
3Ease of operation
If a parts conveyer is used to deliver clamping members, then the delivery capability is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple clamps are combined into a single clamp set that can be easily handled and distributed by hand. The fragile portions allow for simple separation without requiring mechanical conveyer systems, thereby eliminating the need for complex delivery equipment and reducing overall system cost while maintaining ease of operation
Data Source
AI summary
It is provided a covering clamping clamp set formed by coupling a plurality of clamps together. Each of the clamps comprises a base portion formed as a plate shape and retaining a foam body as well as a clamping portion protruded from the base portion and clamping a member to be clamped which is mounted on a covering covers the foam body, wherein a fragile portion is provided between adjacent ones of the clamps. The covering clamping clamp set is capable of improving operating efficiency, shortening operating time and reducing cost.