Multi-Orientation Connector Anchor for Strapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector anchors with apertures oriented in the same direction cause mismatch in orientation between buckle clips and apertures, leading to excessive twist and stress in strapping, and require additional anchors for different orientations, increasing material and labor costs.
Innovation Solution
A connector anchor design with apertures arranged in alternating orientations, including rectangular and orthogonal patterns, allowing buckle clips to be received in multiple orientations, reducing twist and stress, and potentially replacing multiple anchors with a single unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If all apertures in a connector anchor are oriented in the same direction, then the connector anchor structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the buckle clip orientation mismatch causes excessive twist and stress in the strapping
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by varying the orientation of individual apertures within the connector anchor body. Specifically, the connector anchor includes apertures oriented at different angles (e.g., 0 degrees and 45 degrees) to match different buckle clip orientations, allowing each aperture location to have the specific orientation needed for its function while maintaining a unified manufacturing process for the entire anchor body.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple connector anchors with different aperture orientations are used, then the strapping twist and stress is reduced, but the material and labor cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple aperture orientations into a single connector anchor body. The connector anchor integrates apertures at different orientations (e.g., 0 degrees and 45 degrees) within one unified structure, replacing the need for multiple separate connector anchors and reducing both material consumption and installation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector anchor achieves multi-functionality by incorporating apertures that can accommodate buckle clips in multiple orientations. This universal design allows a single connector anchor to perform the function of multiple specialized anchors, enabling the system to handle various strapping orientations without requiring additional components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connector anchors are installed to provide different aperture orientations, then the adaptability to different cargo securing needs is improved, but the installation complexity and labor cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple aperture orientations into a single connector anchor unit, reducing the total number of components that need to be installed. The unified structure with integrated apertures at different angles simplifies the installation process while maintaining the ability to accommodate various cargo securing orientations.
Data Source
AI summary
A connector anchor has a longitudinal axis and an aperture for receiving the buckle clip. The aperture has a first extent portion extending in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor for receiving a buckle clip in a first orientation. The aperture has a second extent portion crossing the first extend portion and extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor for receiving the buckle clip in a second, different orientation. The aperture has a third extent portion crossing the first and second extend portions and extending in a direction at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor for receiving the buckle clip in a third, different orientation.