Openable Clamp Sprinkler Bracket for Fast Sleeve Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler systems face difficulties in mounting due to the need to lift the sprinkler sleeve through a circular clamp, leading to increased labor costs and potential structural damage, as well as inefficient fixation methods that can loosen over time.
Innovation Solution
A clamp sprinkler bracket with an openable and closable structure using bottom and top clamps allows direct front-side attachment of the sprinkler sleeve, featuring a locking shaft for manual, screw-free mounting and a sleeve slot with a matching geometrical structure for enhanced fixation without requiring contact with the profile during attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the sprinkler sleeve is inserted through a circular clamp from above, then the clamp structure is simple, but the mounting time increases and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two separate halves (first clamp half and second clamp half) that can be positioned on opposite sides of the sprinkler sleeve. This segmentation allows the sprinkler sleeve to be accessed from the front rather than requiring insertion from above, significantly reducing mounting time and labor costs while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Device complexity
If the sprinkler sleeve is lifted upwards to pass through the circular clamp, then the clamp structure is simple, but structural damage may occur in narrow ceiling systems
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the clamp into two halves positioned on opposite sides, the sprinkler sleeve no longer needs to be lifted upwards through a circular opening. Instead, it can be directly attached from the front between the two clamp halves, eliminating the risk of structural damage in narrow ceiling systems while keeping the clamp structure simple.
3Device complexity
If only one screw is used to fixate the sprinkler sleeve, then the clamp structure is simple, but the fixation loosens over time
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp halves are designed with integrated fixation elements (such as protrusions and recesses, or positioning surfaces) that preliminarily secure the sprinkler sleeve in place before final tightening. This preliminary action ensures proper alignment and prevents loosening over time, while maintaining simplicity in the overall fixation mechanism.
4Device complexity
If the sprinkler sleeve leans onto the profile for fixation, then the clamp structure is simple, but the durableness of the structure is endangered
Solution Approach 1:
The segmentation of the clamp into two halves allows the sprinkler sleeve to be fixed between them rather than leaning on the profile. This creates a more durable fixation where the sleeve is sandwiched securely, distributing loads evenly and preventing the structural weaknesses associated with leaning fixation.
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AI summary
The invention is related to a clamp sprinkler bracket (1) which includes a bottom clamp (10) which enables the Sprinkler sleeve (S), which is the end part of the sprinkler hose in the sprinkler systems that are used as fire extinguishing systems, to be connected to the profile (P) which is 5 formed on the ceiling, a profile slot (11), into which the said profile (P) is inserted in the said bottom clamp (10), a top clamp (20), which is used as the corresponding part of the said bottom clamp (10); a sleeve slot (50), which is formed in the middle of the bottom clamp (10) and the top clamp (20) when they are superimposed to each other and into which the Sprinkler sleeve (S) is placed; clamp sleeve gaps (51), which are formed on the bottom clamp (10) and the top clamp (20) and 10 which enable the said sleeve slot (50) to be formed, a fixation element (40) which fixates the said bottom clamp (10) and the said top clamp (20) to each other and by this way enables the top clamp (20) to use this fixation point as a joint and so that the top clamp (20) can be opened and closed.