Detachable Clip Device for Pipe Positioning and Bracket Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clip devices for fixing pipes to vehicles lack operability when the pipe is carried by hand, as the clip position is not fixed relative to the pipe unless a stud bolt is integrated with the vehicle, leading to poor handling and positioning difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A clip device with an elastic holding piece and a detachable bracket that can be assembled to fix the pipe, allowing for easy attachment and detachment, featuring a pressing portion that presses the elastic holding piece against the pipe's outer circumference to secure it, and a provisional locking mechanism to prevent bracket loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the pipe and clamp can freely move relative to each other before fixing, then positioning is easy, but the clamp position is not fixed during handling
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic holding piece is designed to be movable under certain conditions (when bracket is attached) and fixed under other conditions (when bracket is detached), allowing the system to dynamically adapt between free movement for positioning and fixed position for stable handling
2Stability of the object's composition
If the bracket is always attached to fix the pipe, then the pipe position is stable, but the bracket cannot be detached for separate storage
Solution Approach 1:
The clip device is divided into separable components (clip main body and bracket) that can be independently handled, allowing the bracket to be detached for storage while maintaining the functionality of the clip main body
3Ease of operation
If the bracket is made detachable for easy storage, then storage convenience improves, but the bracket may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed to be stored within or attached to the clip main body when not in use, ensuring it remains with the device and cannot be lost while still allowing easy detachment when needed
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 the clip device and pipe to be fixed or detached as needed, improving operability during handling and positioning, and allowing for secure attachment to a vehicle body without the need for separate storage of the bracket.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic holding piece that is formed on the clip main body so as to face the insertion hole, and is capable of undergoing elastic flexure in a direction of approaching a center of the insertion hole
Implementation Method 2
a pressing portion that is formed on the bracket and presses the elastic holding piece against an outer circumference of the pipe in a state where the bracket is assembled together with the clip main body
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AI summary
A clip device that can be fixed to and detached from a pipe as desired. A clip main body is provided with insertion holes into which pipes can be inserted, and elastic holding pieces that face the insertion holes. A bracket is separate from the clip main body and can be attached to and detached from the clip main body. The bracket is provided with an attachment portion that can be attached to a body (vehicle), and pressing portions that press the elastic holding pieces against the outer circumferences of the pipes in the state where the bracket has been assembled together with the clip main body.