Harness Protection Adaptor for Linking Conduit and Braided Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current conduit harness systems and wiring harness protection systems are not compatible, lacking a dedicated method to directly connect them, forcing manufacturers to choose between systems for different areas without a way to link them together.
Innovation Solution
An adaptor with a conduit harness system interface and a wiring harness protection system interface, featuring cylindrical sections with varying diameters and securing grooves, allows for the connection and securing of multiple protection systems using cable ties or conduit clips, enabling the linking of conduit and braiding systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conduit harness systems and wiring harness protection systems are used separately in different areas, then each system can be optimized for its specific application, but the two systems cannot be linked together creating incompatibility
Solution Approach 1:
The adaptor serves as an intermediary component that connects the conduit harness system interface and the wiring harness protection system interface. It includes a main body with a first portion configured to connect to the conduit harness system and a second portion configured to connect to the wiring harness protection system, thereby enabling compatibility between the two otherwise incompatible systems without requiring redesign of either system.
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor is designed as a universal connecting component that can interface with both conduit harness systems and wiring harness protection systems. The main body incorporates multiple interface types (conduit harness system interface and wiring harness protection system interface) in a single device, allowing one adaptor to perform multiple connection functions and enable different protection systems to work together.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturers choose between different protection systems for different areas, then each system can be selected for its specific advantages, but there is no way to link the two systems together
Solution Approach 1:
The adaptor is segmented into distinct functional portions: a first portion for connecting to the conduit harness system and a second portion for connecting to the wiring harness protection system. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific connection type while being manufactured as an integral whole, simplifying the manufacturing process compared to creating multiple separate adapters.
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor merges two separate connection functions into a single integrated component. By combining the conduit harness system interface and the wiring harness protection system interface into one adaptor body, the invention eliminates the need for manufacturers to produce and manage multiple separate adapters, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while enabling system linkage.
3Reliability
If basic features are included in conduit interfaces to loosely attach the covering system, then attachment is possible, but the connection is not secure or dedicated
Solution Approach 1:
The adaptor incorporates specific local features at each interface: the conduit harness system interface has basic attachment features for loose connection, while the wiring harness protection system interface has dedicated securing features including grooves for cable ties or clips. This local differentiation ensures that each interface has the appropriate quality for its specific connection requirements, with the second portion providing secure, dedicated attachment for the wiring harness protection system.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an adaptor (100) for connecting, adapting and securing different harness protection systems, wherein the adaptor (100) comprises a main body (101) including a first portion (104), which is a conduit harness system interface (104) configured to be connected to a conduit harness system (314) and a second portion (102), which is a wiring harness protection system interface (102) configured to be connected to a wiring harness protection system (312).