Light Grid Housing Fastener With Open Receiver
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening solutions for light grid housings are complex and require multiple parts, making them difficult to attach directly to neighboring components and limiting flexibility in fastening direction.
Innovation Solution
A fastening apparatus with a base part featuring a partly round housing cross-section and an open receiver with a circular section angle of more than 180 degrees, allowing the light grid housing to be securely held without additional tools, using a two-part system consisting of a base part and a clamping part, which can be rotated and adjusted for precise positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing fastening solutions are used, then the light grid housing can be fastened, but the fastening apparatus requires multiple parts and is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides the fastening interface, includes integrated fastening elements (clamps, clips, or latches), and offers adjustment capabilities. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining secure fastening and adjustability of the light grid housing.
2Reliability
If existing fastening solutions are used, then the light grid housing can be attached, but it is difficult to attach directly to neighboring components
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is designed with universal fastening elements (clamps, clips, or latches) that can engage with various types of mounting surfaces and neighboring components. This multi-functionality allows direct attachment to different neighboring components without requiring specialized interfaces, simplifying the attachment process while ensuring secure fastening.
3Reliability
If existing fastening solutions are used, then the light grid housing can be fastened, but the fastening direction is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver incorporates adjustable fastening elements (clamps, clips, or latches) that can be positioned and oriented in multiple directions. This dynamic capability allows the fastening direction to be adapted based on the orientation of neighboring components, providing flexibility in installation while maintaining secure attachment.
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AI summary
A fastening apparatus having a base part (4) for fastening and/or adjusting a light grid housing (1) having a partly round housing cross-section (34) in a housing section at an assembly body (12), wherein the base part (4) has an open receiver (24) for the light grid housing (1), wherein the receiver (24) forms a circular section (30) in cross-section and the circular section (30) has an angle (α) of more than 180 degrees, wherein the receiver (24) of the base part (4) is slightly smaller than the partly round housing cross-section (34) of the housing section, wherein the light grid housing (1) is arranged in the receiver (24) and is held by the receiver (24) by force transmission.