Movable Conductor Clamp for Secure Hold and Pull-Through
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping devices for conductors do not allow for easy detachment and reattachment, nor do they allow for the pulling through, which is required when wiring a switchgear cabinet.
Innovation Solution
A movable clamping element is arranged so as to be movable between a first position and a second position, allowing the conductor to be securely held by a definable clamping force, preventing inadvertent slipping, while enabling easy pulling through the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a clamping element is used to press the conductor onto the bearing surface, then the conductor is held securely without slipping, but the conductor cannot be detached and refastened easily nor pulled through
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping element is designed to be movable between a first position (retracted) and a second position (engaged), transforming a static clamping structure into a dynamic one. This allows the device to switch between holding and releasing states, enabling both secure conductor holding and easy detachment/pulling through operations.
2Reliability
If the clamping element is fixed in position, then the conductor is reliably clamped, but the device cannot accommodate different conductor cross sections or allow pulling through
Solution Approach 1:
The movable clamping element enables dynamic adjustment of the clamping position and force, allowing the device to adapt to different conductor cross sections while maintaining reliable clamping when engaged.
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AI summary
A clamping device for holding at least one conductor includes: a housing element having: one entry opening and one exit opening for guiding the conductor through the housing element, and a bearing surface for the conductor in the housing element, arranged at least in some regions between the entry opening and the exit opening; and a clamping element for pressing the conductor onto the bearing surface. The clamping element is arranged so as to be movable on the housing element between a first position and a second position, and, when in the second position, at least brakes at least movement of the conductor out of the entry opening counter to an insertion direction.