Movable Clamp Mechanism for Cable-Mounted Insert Port Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current monitoring systems for conveyance structures, such as pipes, require cumbersome processes for attaching and detaching devices, especially when dealing with metal pipes where wireless communication is impractical, and lack effective protection for access ports like removable storage media.
Innovation Solution
A monitoring device with a clamp mechanism that can switch positions to expose or cover an insert port, allowing easy access and protection of memory and other access ports, and securely attach to cables of varying diameters using an elastomer-based clamping system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the clamp is positioned to securely hold the moving unit, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the insert port becomes inaccessible for memory insertion/removal
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is designed to be movable between two positions: a first position where it securely holds the moving unit and covers the insert port, and a second position where it exposes the insert port for memory access. This dynamic repositioning allows the same component to serve both security and accessibility functions at different times.
2Ease of operation
If the insert port is exposed for easy memory access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the removable media becomes vulnerable to environmental damage
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is positioned in the first position to cover and protect the insert port and removable media before any environmental harm can occur. This preliminary protective action prevents dust, moisture, and other contaminants from reaching the sensitive components during normal operation.
3Reliability
If a secure clamping mechanism is used to attach to cables, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp serves multiple functions: it secures the moving unit to the cable, covers the insert port for protection, and can be moved to expose the insert port for access. By combining these functions into a single component, the design avoids adding separate mechanisms for each function, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high reliability.
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
Enables quick and tool-free attachment and detachment of the monitoring device, protects removable media from environmental damage, and securely holds the device on cables, ensuring consistent operation and data integrity.
Implementation Method 1
an elastomer-based clamping system that securely attach to cables of varying diameters
Data Source
AI summary
The present application generally relates to attaching a device to a conveyance structure.