Notch Lock Loop Structure for Easy Cable and Key Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional collection apparatuses are difficult to load with collectibles and lack an attachment mechanism to affix them to a surface.
Innovation Solution
A notch lock loop collection apparatus featuring a wire loop with bent ends forming a notch, allowing easy insertion and holding of items, and an attachment device for securing it to a surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional collection apparatus are used, then they can hold items, but they are difficult to load with collectables
Solution Approach 1:
The collection apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments: the loop body for holding items and the separate attachment mechanism for securing to surfaces. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently, with the open notch design enabling easy item insertion without complex loading mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a closed loop that requires items to be threaded through or a complex loading mechanism, the invention inverts the approach by creating an open notch configuration. This allows items to be simply placed or inserted into the notch, dramatically simplifying the loading operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional collection apparatus are used, then they can hold items, but they lack an attachment mechanism to affix to a surface
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the collection function (loop structure) with the attachment function (affixing mechanism) into a single integrated apparatus. The attachment mechanism is incorporated directly into the loop structure, allowing the device to both hold items and secure to surfaces without requiring separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The collection apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: holding collectables in the loop and affixing to surfaces via the attachment mechanism. This multi-functionality increases adaptability, allowing a single device to serve both collection and mounting purposes without requiring additional components.
3Ease of operation
If a wire loop is bent to form a notch, then items can be easily inserted, but the structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The wire is bent to form a notch only in the specific local area where item insertion is needed, while the rest of the loop maintains its original circular shape and structural integrity. This localized modification provides the desired ease of item insertion without compromising the overall strength of the loop structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A notch lock loop and methods of use to provide an apparatus to secure the collectable therein, having a collection apparatus to gather and hold one or more collectables having a wire configured as a loop with a first wire end and a second wire end, the first wire end being bent inward approximately ninety degrees tangent the loop and second wire end being bent inward approximately ninety degrees tangent the loop, the first wire end configured to overlap the second wire end to form a notch and thus, configured to collect and hold wire, cable, twine, rope, or the like.