Guide Wire Assembly Spring-Loaded Safety Turnbuckle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical guide wire assemblies lack flexibility and safety features to address issues such as wire sag and detachment caused by environmental conditions like high winds and snow/ice buildup, leading to service interruptions and costly repairs.
Innovation Solution
A guide wire assembly with a built-in safety turnbuckle mechanism and a spring-loaded device, integrated with corrosion-resistant components, allowing for adjustable tension and secure attachment points to accommodate lateral movements and sagging conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid fixed attachment mechanism is used for service conductors, then structural stability is improved, but flexibility to accommodate environmental stresses (wind, snow/ice) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing rigid fixed attachment mechanisms with a dynamic spring-loaded device that can adjust its characteristics in response to environmental conditions. The spring mechanism allows the attachment assembly to flex and adapt to wind loads, snow/ice buildup, and thermal expansion while maintaining secure attachment, thus resolving the contradiction between structural stability and flexibility.
2Ease of manufacture
If a simple mechanical attachment is used for service conductors, then ease of installation is improved, but safety features to prevent wire detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating a spring-loaded device that is pre-configured to provide safety features against wire detachment. The spring mechanism is installed in advance to absorb unexpected forces from wind, snow/ice, or pole movement, preventing wire failure before it occurs. This allows the attachment to remain simple and easy to install while incorporating built-in safety features.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustment mechanisms are added to address wire sag and lateral movements, then adaptability to field conditions is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple functions into a single integrated attachment assembly. The spring-loaded device simultaneously provides flexibility for lateral movements, compensation for wire sag, and accommodation of pole movement. By merging these adjustment functions into one unified mechanism rather than separate components, the patent achieves high adaptability while minimizing device complexity.
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
The solution provides a cost-effective, safe, and flexible guide wire assembly that reduces the risk of wire detachment, minimizes repairs, and ensures reliable power distribution by accommodating various field conditions and environmental stresses.
Implementation Method 1
a coil spring disposed within the longitudinal passage of the housing and about the insert
Implementation Method 2
a threaded rod having proximal and distal rod ends, the distal end of the threaded rod mating with the center bore of the insert
Data Source
AI summary
A guide wire assembly for the support of electrical cabling that extends from an electrical source point, such as an electrical pole, to a use location. The guide wire assembly includes a housing having a base end, an extended end and a longitudinal passage extending between the base end and extended end; an insert constructed and arranged for positioning within the longitudinal passage and having a center bore; a threaded rod having proximal and distal rod ends, the distal end of the threaded rod mating with the center bore of the insert; a coil spring disposed within the longitudinal passage of the housing and about the insert; a first attachment mechanism supported at the proximal end of the threaded rod and for support of a guide wire; and a second attachment mechanism supported at the base end of the housing.