Mounting System Concealing Cut Edges and Preventing Displacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for cable routing ducts fail to effectively conceal cut edges and prevent displacement of upper parts and electrical installation devices, requiring multiple components and not always meeting customer requirements for visually appealing and secure assembly.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a clamp with lateral retaining strips and a panel with locking ribs, allowing for two locking positions to accommodate different assembly situations, providing both cut edge concealment and anti-displacement functionality with a single set of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate lamination elements are used for different assembly situations, then cut edge concealment can be achieved, but device complexity increases and installation time is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system combines multiple functions into a single integrated component that can handle both upper part-to-upper part transitions and upper part-to-electrical installation device transitions. The system includes a mounting element with a body, first lateral legs for electrical installation devices, and second lateral legs for upper parts, all integrated into one assembly that provides both cut edge concealment and anti-displacement protection regardless of the specific assembly situation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges previously separate lamination elements into a single integrated mounting system. The body, first lateral legs, and second lateral legs are combined into one component that simultaneously provides cut edge coverage and anti-displacement protection for both upper part transitions and upper part to electrical installation device transitions, eliminating the need to choose between different components.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then cable duct sections can be connected, but anti-displacement protection and cut lamination are not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines connection, cut edge concealment, and anti-displacement protection functions into a single integrated mounting system. The body with lateral legs and locking mechanisms provides all three functions simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to perform multiple functions: connecting cable duct sections, concealing cut edges, and providing anti-displacement protection. The integrated design ensures that one component delivers all these functions without requiring additional separate elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If predefined overlapping area lamination elements are used, then upper parts can be laminated, but adaptability to different overlapping distances is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable features that allow the overlapping distance to be modified based on specific installation requirements. The lateral legs and body configuration enable the system to adapt to different overlapping distances while maintaining both upper part-to-upper part and upper part-to-electrical installation device transition coverage.
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AI summary
The system has a clamp (10) including lateral holding strips (15) for fixing onto a channel lower part, and lateral clamping arms (11) for fastening a panel (20). The panel includes locking ribs (22), which cooperate with the arms. Slots (14) are provided at a base body of the clamp at a distance relative to each other in parallel. The slots receive the locking ribs in two different locking positions, where the locking ribs are separated from each other by supporting ribs (17). The locking ribs are connected with each other at a lower side of a cover plate (21) of the panel by a bar.