Magnetic Holder Mounting for Compact Heating Hose Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adhesive application systems face challenges in achieving a high degree of flexibility and space-saving design, particularly in compact installations, due to the need for separate fastening of components like solenoid valves and control modules, which complicates assembly and affects adhesive application accuracy.
Innovation Solution
A fastening system utilizing permanently magnetic or ferromagnetic coupling elements between a holder and the heating hose, allowing for simple and tool-free attachment of components like solenoid valves and control electronics, reducing the need for additional fastening means and enabling compact, flexible arrangement of application system components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If components are arranged flexibly and mounted separately, then installation flexibility is improved, but assembly complexity increases due to separate fastening requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic coupling elements are integrated into the holder structure, combining the fastening function with the holder component. This eliminates the need for separate fastening means while maintaining flexible component arrangement, as the magnetic holder can be attached to any position on the heating hose without additional fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, or other tool-based fasteners) are replaced with a magnetic coupling system. This substitution enables tool-free attachment and detachment of components, simplifying assembly and disassembly operations while preserving installation flexibility.
2Volume of moving object
If application head is made compact, then space utilization is improved, but component arrangement flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic coupling system enables component arrangement flexibility in three-dimensional space around the compact application head. By utilizing the magnetic field's omnidirectional nature, components can be positioned at various angles and distances from the application head without increasing its volume, maintaining both compactness and arrangement flexibility.
3Strength
If traditional fastening methods are used, then connection strength is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Mechanical fastening operations requiring tools and multiple steps are replaced with a simple magnetic attachment process. The holder is connected to the heating hose by bringing the magnetic coupling elements into proximity, eliminating the need for tools and significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining sufficient connection strength for the application.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic coupling system provides self-aligning and self-latching properties, where the holder automatically snaps into position on the heating hose when brought close. This self-service characteristic eliminates the need for precise manual alignment and multiple fastening steps, reducing assembly time while ensuring reliable connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simple and space-saving fastening of components, reduces assembly complexity, improves adhesive application accuracy by keeping critical components close to the application point, and allows for easy maintenance and component exchange without disassembling the application head.
Implementation Method 1
the holder is held magnetically on the heating hose by means of the magnetic force between the one or more coupling elements and the one or more mating coupling elements
Data Source
AI summary
A fastening system for fastening an article to a heating hose, a corresponding heating hose and an application system having a corresponding fastening system. The fastening system is provided for a holder of the fastening system to be fastened magnetically to an end cap of the heating hose.