Manual Binding Tool with Dynamic Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional manual bundling tools for metal cable ties require labor-intensive processes to redo operations if errors occur in tightening position or object bundling, as the cable tie cannot be easily removed or reconfigured without cutting and replacing it.
Innovation Solution
A manual bundling tool with a pistol-shaped body, a detachable setting part, and a mechanism allowing positional shift of operating means to enable easy disconnection and reconfiguration of the cable tie, including a disconnect mechanism to separate the band part in the lengthwise direction, improving operational convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the holding mechanism holds the band part to prevent return movement, then the cable tie is securely held in the tool body, but the cable tie cannot be removed or reconfigured without damaging it
Solution Approach 1:
The holding mechanism is designed to dynamically switch between a holding state (where the band part is secured) and a release state (where the band part can be removed). The release operation means activates this dynamic transition, allowing the same mechanism to provide both secure holding during operation and easy removal when needed, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
2Productivity
If the cable tie is mounted on the manual bundling tool, then the bundling operation can proceed, but errors in tightening position or insufficient bundling objects cannot be corrected without cutting and removing the cable tie
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic transition between operational and reconfigurable states. When errors are detected, the release operation means allows the operator to switch from the holding state to the release state, enabling easy removal and reconfiguration of the cable tie without damage, thus maintaining productivity while improving ease of operation for correction scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool provides self-service functionality by including the release operation means that allows operators to easily remove and reconfigure cable ties themselves without requiring external tools or damaging the cable tie, enabling quick corrections of positioning or bundling errors.
3Ease of operation
If a disconnect mechanism is added to enable easy removal of the cable tie, then reconfiguration becomes possible, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The disconnect function is merged with the existing holding mechanism by using the release operation means to activate the same or integrated components. This combining approach enables cable tie removal without requiring a completely separate disconnect mechanism, thus improving ease of operation while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
Provided is a manual bundling tool capable of improving the convenience of bundling operations that use cable ties. The manual bundling tool is equipped with: a first operating means 30 capable of positional shift relative to a tool body so as to oppose a handle 22; a tightening mechanism 40 capable of pulling the other end of a cable tie band part in the lengthwise direction relative to a head part in response to a positional shift operation of the first operating means; a holding mechanism 70 capable of holding the other end side of the band part in the lengthwise direction pulled by the tightening mechanism, so as to prevent return movement toward the head part side; second operating means 80, 30 capable of positional shift relative to the tool body; a securing mechanism 90 capable of securing the other end side of the band part in the lengthwise direction to the one end side of the band part in the lengthwise direction in response to a positional shift operation of the second operating means; a release operation means 140 capable of positional shift relative to the tool body; and a release mechanism 150 capable of releasing the hold on the cable tie band part by the holding mechanism in response to a positional shift of the release operation means.