Flat Cable Retainer With Hinged Latch for Vibration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable retention systems are inefficient in securely connecting and organizing cables and objects within vehicles, leading to potential noise and movement issues.
Innovation Solution
A cable retainer system comprising a base and a retention member that can adjust between open and closed positions, using a living hinge for secure attachment to both flat cables and vehicle components, with a channel design that allows for interference fit and latching mechanisms to prevent disconnection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cable retention systems are used, then cables can be held in place, but the system is ineffective at securing cables and objects, leading to noise and movement issues
Solution Approach 1:
The cable retainer is divided into two main segments: a base portion and a retention member portion that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows the retention member to open and close over the cable, providing secure retention while reducing unwanted movement and noise.
Solution Approach 2:
The retention member is designed to be movable between open and closed positions relative to the base. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt to different cable sizes and enable easy installation while maintaining secure retention during vehicle operation.
2Reliability
If a secure cable retention system is implemented, then cables are firmly held, but assembly and disassembly become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The retention member's ability to move between open and closed positions enables easy installation by opening the member to insert the cable, then closing it to secure the cable firmly during vehicle operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring element automatically biases the retention member toward the closed position, providing secure retention without requiring additional fastening operations. The system self-secures the cable when the retention member is closed.
3Reliability
If a fixed retention structure is used, then cables are securely held, but the system lacks adaptability for different cable sizes and configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The movable retention member can open to accommodate cables of various sizes and then close to secure them, providing both adaptability during installation and secure retention during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The channel dimensions and retention member geometry are designed to accommodate a range of cable diameters and shapes, allowing the same retainer to work with different cable configurations while maintaining secure retention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively secures cables and objects, reducing noise and movement, while allowing easy assembly and disassembly, enhancing stability and organization.
Implementation Method 1
a living hinge for secure attachment to both flat cables and vehicle components
Data Source
AI summary
A cable retainer for connecting a flat cable, a first object, and/or a second object to one another may include a base, a retention member, and a channel. The base may include a platform, a fastener extending from the platform, a plurality of walls extending from the platform, and a plurality of wall openings disposed in the plurality of walls. The fastener may be engageable with said second object. The plurality of walls may be disposable through a portion of said flat cable. The plurality of wall openings may be aligned with one another and may at least partially define a common passage in which a connector is received to connect said first object to the base. The retention member may be adjustably connected to a first wall of the plurality of walls and may be adjustable to an open position and to a closed position.