Elliptical Barrier Wire Clamp for Multi-Directional Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wire management solutions fail to provide durable, affordable, and easy-to-install clamps that can organize wires in multiple directions relative to structural members, maintain minimum bend radii, and prevent wire damage, while also ensuring easy access and longevity.

Innovation Solution

A wire clamp design featuring a bottom piece with an elliptical barrier and legs, and a top piece with a protrusion and flanges, allowing for channels to route wires in multiple directions, secured with a fastener that can be mounted to a rail, ensuring a minimum bend radius and preventing wire damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If zip ties are used to manage wires, then wire organization is achieved, but the lifespan is shorter than the service life of the wires and equipment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewire organization capabilityVSAvoidlifespan of wire management device

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the material parameter from plastic (zip ties) to metal (stainless steel), which fundamentally alters the lifespan and durability characteristics while maintaining the wire organization function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The wire clamp combines stainless steel material with a specific geometric design featuring multiple legs and channels, creating a composite solution that integrates both material durability and functional effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of operation

If multiple wire clips are used to manage wires, then wire organization is achieved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewire organization capabilityVSAvoidnumber of clips required

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple wire management functions into a single clamp device. The clamp features multiple legs and wire channels that can accommodate and organize multiple wires simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple separate clips

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The wire clamp is designed as a multi-functional device that can manage wires in various directions (parallel and perpendicular to the rail) while providing both organization and protection functions in a single component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If wires are managed in a single direction parallel to the rail, then installation is simplified, but the adaptability to manage wires in multiple directions is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidwire routing direction flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds dimensional versatility to the wire clamp by designing legs and channels that accommodate wires in multiple directions. The clamp can manage wires parallel to the rail and perpendicular to the rail simultaneously, transforming a single-direction device into a multi-directional solution

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The wire clamp is segmented into multiple legs (at least three legs) that can independently accommodate wires in different orientations. This segmentation allows each leg to handle wires in specific directions while the overall structure maintains simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If wires are clamped tightly to the rail, then wire organization is improved, but the wires may contact sharp edges and suffer damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewire organization effectivenessVSAvoidwire damage from sharp edges

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces wire channels as an intermediary element between the wire and the potentially harmful sharp edges of the rail. These channels provide a protective pathway that guides wires away from sharp edges while maintaining effective organization and clamping

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250260217A1Wire Clamp

Publication Date: 2025.08.14 ENSTALL US INC

AI summary

A wire clamp may include a bottom piece having: a first base portion defining a first aperture, an at least partially elliptical barrier extending from the first base portion about the first aperture, and a plurality of legs extending from sides of the first base portion; a top piece having: a second base portion, a protrusion extending from the second base portion, the protrusion defining a second aperture, and a plurality of legs extending from sides of the second base portion; and a fastener. The first aperture and the second aperture may be configured to align and receive the fastener therethrough. A first side of the partially elliptical barrier and a first portion of the plurality of legs may define a first wire channel, and a second side of the partially elliptical barrier and a second portion of the plurality of legs may define a second wire channel.