Modular Stud Wire Protector for Tool-Free Conduit Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrical conduit systems are cumbersome to install and require tools, making it difficult to protect wires traveling through studs effectively without causing damage or arc fault conditions.
Innovation Solution
The stud wire protector and electrical conduit coupling system, which include hollow cylindrical members with press-fitting and tapered fittings, allow for tool-free installation of electrical conduit by fitting into pre-drilled holes in studs, providing protection from external damage and facilitating easy wire pulling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional electrical conduit systems are used, then wire protection is achieved, but installation becomes cumbersome and requires tools
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit system is divided into multiple modular sections that can be independently installed and connected. Each section includes standardized components (sleeves, adapters, connectors) that can be assembled without specialized tools, transforming the traditional monolithic conduit installation into a modular assembly process
Solution Approach 2:
Smaller conduit sections and components are nested within larger structural elements during installation. The conduit sections can be inserted into pre-prepared openings in studs or joists, with intermediate adapters providing transition and connection points, allowing hierarchical assembly from small to large scales
2Object-affected harmful factors
If electrical conduit is installed through studs, then wire protection from external damage is provided, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Conduit sections are pre-assembled with adapters and connectors before installation. Pre-drilled openings are prepared in studs during the framing stage, allowing conduit sections to be quickly inserted and connected without requiring on-site cutting, fitting, or fastening operations
Solution Approach 2:
The conduit system incorporates self-aligning and self-securing features where components automatically position themselves during insertion. Adapters and connectors are designed to snap or lock into place without requiring additional fasteners or adjustment, making the installation process self-completing
3Reliability
If conventional conduit installation methods are used, then code compliance is achieved, but the process requires specialized tools and training
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses inexpensive, easily manufacturable conduit sections and adapters that can be quickly replaced if needed. These components are designed for single-use installation without requiring specialized tools for assembly or disassembly, lowering the barrier to entry for installers
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized adapters and connectors serve multiple functions: providing transitions between different conduit sizes, securing conduit to structural members, enabling connections between sections, and maintaining code-compliant installation practices. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for specialized tools for each operation
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical box for accommodating at least one duplex electrical outlet including a first side, a second side having a mount opening therein. The electrical box also includes a mounting tube. The mounting tube is mountable to the mount opening. The mounting tube further includes first tubular member having a first length, and a second member fittable within the first tubular member. The second member further includes a tubular main body including a tubular portion fittable within the first tubular member, and a first end including a stop. The first end and stop engage the mount opening in the second side.