Monoblock Connector Wedge Mechanism for Wire Tightening
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for tightening filiform elements, such as wires, often result in twisting, bending, or soldering, and lack efficient mechanisms to handle heavier loads without jamming.
Innovation Solution
A monoblock connector system with a solid body, two covers, and a mobile wedge element using a compression spring to securely join and tighten filiform elements, preventing movement in one direction while allowing guidance through channels to avoid twisting and accommodate heavier loads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional tensors are used to tighten cables and wires, then tightening function is achieved, but the mechanism may jam and operation becomes unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
A mobile guide element is introduced as an intermediary component between the wedge element and the filiform elements. This guide element receives and guides the wedge element along its entire course, ensuring smooth movement and preventing jamming of the blocking mechanism while maintaining the tightening function
2Ease of operation
If wire ends are allowed to move freely during tightening, then operation is simple, but wires may twist or bend improperly
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile guide element acts as an intermediary that receives the wedge element and guides it along a predetermined path. This guidance ensures that the filiform elements are pushed apart smoothly and remain properly aligned throughout the tightening process, preventing twisting and bending while keeping the operation simple
3Strength
If wedge elements are made harder to handle heavier loads, then load capacity increases, but the mechanism may become more prone to jamming
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile guide element serves as a mediator that receives the hardened wedge element and guides it along its entire course. This guide element ensures that even with harder, more load-capable wedge elements, the mechanism operates smoothly without jamming, as the guide element controls the movement path and reduces friction
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively prevents twisting and bending of wires, ensures secure fixation, and allows for the handling of heavier loads by using a mobile wedge element and compression spring mechanism, enhancing operational smoothness and preventing jamming.
Implementation Method 1
using a compression spring
Data Source
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AI summary
Safety device (1) to join and tighten filiform elements in general, with a guided mechanism throughout its path, formed by a solid body (3), double channels (10) with a wedge mechanism (6) implemented by springs (7) that prevent the extraction of the cable (2) in the direction that is opposite to that of insertion and rest on the inclined surface (8) of the inner cavity (9), and covers (5) that close the assembly. The cover (5) has an extension (11) whose lower border is parallel to the inclined surface (8), creating a path that guides the wedge (6) and the spring (7) perfectly throughout their trajectory. Wedge elements (6) push the cables (2) in such a way that they tend to separate from each other, thus generating a greater space between them to facilitate tightening operations.