Outdoor Housing Mount With Thick Support for Stable Cable Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing housing devices for outdoor or underground installations lack a robust mounting system that provides stability and ease of access for cable laying and fastening, especially for applications like charging stations for electric vehicles, while also being durable and easy to install.
Innovation Solution
A housing device with a thick mounting support made of polymer concrete, integrated with a tubular enveloping body that allows for secure fastening and easy cable access, featuring a form-fitting design and molded empty pipes for media line installation, along with a stable and adaptable structure for various fastening bodies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a housing device is installed in the floor for outdoor or underground applications, then it provides access for cable laying and media line routing, but it lacks stability and robust mounting capability for fastening bodies
Solution Approach 1:
The housing device is divided into two functional parts: the enveloping body for cable access and the separate mounting support for fastening. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently - the enveloping body provides cable routing access while the mounting support provides stable fastening capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting support is made of polymer concrete, a composite material combining the durability and stability of concrete with the flexibility and ease of processing of polymers. This composite material provides both the mechanical stability needed for mounting and the workability for installation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a thin mounting support is used in the housing device, then transportability and handling efficiency are maintained, but stability against tilting and mounting robustness are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting support has varying thickness with a minimum of 1 cm in critical mounting areas to provide local stability and mounting surface area, while other parts of the housing device remain thinner for weight reduction and ease of transport. This local thickening provides the necessary anti-tilting stability without compromising overall transportability.
3Ease of operation
If the mounting support is made thick for stability, then fastening robustness and anti-tilting capability are improved, but weight increases and handling becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The thickness of the mounting support is optimized to a minimum of 1 cm in mounting areas, balancing the need for fastening robustness with the need to maintain reasonable weight for handling. This parameter optimization ensures sufficient mounting surface area and structural integrity while avoiding excessive weight gain.
4Reliability
If a robust mounting system with thick support is implemented, then stability and fastening options are enhanced, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting support is integrated as an inherent part of the housing device, molded from the same polymer concrete material in a single manufacturing process. This merging eliminates the need for separate mounting components and simplifies assembly, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining mounting stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting support serves multiple functions: it provides a stable base for fastening bodies, offers a mounting surface for attachment, and integrates with the enveloping body for structural unity. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, simplifying manufacturing.
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AI summary
The invention relates to the use of a housing device (100) comprising a shell body (1) which defines an interior space (3) and a mounting support (7), wherein the mounting support has a thickness of at least 1 cm in at least one mounting area, in which the shell body is installed in an exterior space in a base (2), wherein the mounting support (7) is arranged on the shell body (1), and wherein a fastening element (8) is attached to the mounting support (7) at an upper surface.