Electrical Installation Holder with Segmented Guide Tube
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supports for electrical installations lack effective differentiation and efficient routing of electric cables, leading to potential mixing and increased installation complexity.
Innovation Solution
A support system with a base that can be fastened to a wall or panel, featuring a guide tube with angled connection channels and intermediate walls, allowing for distinct routing of electric cables through separate guide chambers, and an optional deflection element for easier cable insertion and identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple electrical cables are inserted into the carrier through two pipe connections, then the installation capacity is improved, but the risk of mixing up cables increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide tube is divided into multiple guide chambers by intermediate walls, with each chamber dedicated to routing cables from a specific pipe connection. This segmentation ensures that cables from different connections remain physically separated and easily identifiable throughout their path to the attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
Intermediate walls act as intermediaries that physically separate and direct cables from different pipe connections into distinct guide chambers. These walls prevent cable mixing by serving as barriers that guide each cable along its designated path to the correct attachment point.
2Device complexity
If cable routing paths are not differentiated, then the structure remains simple, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide tube is segmented into multiple guide chambers by intermediate walls, with each chamber dedicated to routing cables from a specific pipe connection. This segmentation ensures that cables from different connections remain physically separated and easily identifiable throughout their path to the attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a spatial dimension to cable identification by creating vertically stacked guide chambers within the guide tube. Each chamber operates in its own spatial zone, allowing multiple cable routes to coexist without interference while maintaining clear differentiation through their vertical positioning.
3Reliability
If intermediate walls are added to divide guide chambers, then cable differentiation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide tube is divided into at least two guide chambers by at least one intermediate wall extending along the guide tube axis. This segmentation creates distinct routing paths for cables from different pipe connections, ensuring they remain separated and identifiable throughout their journey to the attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate walls serve multiple functions: they divide the guide tube into separate chambers, prevent cable mixing between chambers, provide structural support, and guide cables along their designated paths. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components.
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AI summary
A support (1) for electrical installations has a base (2) that can be attached to a wall or a control panel and a top section (3). The base (2) has a base element (20), at least one hollow guide tube (22), and at least two connection channels (23) for receiving one installation conduit and/or one electrical cable each. The guide tube (22) extends from a base area to a top section along a guide tube axis. A longitudinal axis of each connection channel (23) forms an angle with the guide tube axis. The top section (3) can be attached to the guide tube (22) in the top section and has a mounting opening (25) for this purpose; that is, the top section (3) can be mounted on the guide tube by means of the mounting opening. A pipe transition (24) is formed between each connection channel (23) and the guide tube (22).Furthermore, an intermediate wall (26) is formed in the guide tube (22) along the guide tube axis, wherein the at least one intermediate wall (26) divides the guide tube (22) into at least two guide chambers (27). The guide chambers (27) are formed along the guide tube axis and run essentially parallel to the guide tube axis.