Orthogonal Conduit Fixture for Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for securing conduits within walls during building retrofitting are cumbersome, often requiring elaborate systems of strut channels and angle connectors, which are difficult to install and can be unsightly.
Innovation Solution
A conduit fixture with connection segments that can be coupled to building components like wall studs or drywall, featuring a conduit holder designed to securely hold conduits in place using connectors and adjustable apertures, allowing for easy installation and secure conduit routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If elaborate systems of strut channels and angle connectors are used to secure conduit, then conduit security is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit securing device is divided into distinct functional segments: a mounting portion that attaches to the wall surface, and a conduit-holding portion that secures the conduit. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall device simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting portion serves multiple functions: it provides attachment to the wall surface, establishes positioning, and enables adjustment of the conduit-holding portion. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby simplifying the overall system while maintaining conduit security.
2Reliability
If elaborate systems of strut channels and angle connectors are used to secure conduit, then conduit security is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion is designed to be pre-assembled and ready for installation. The adjustable mechanism is pre-configured to allow quick adaptation to different conduit positions, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site adjustments and assembly during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The conduit-holding portion incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows dynamic repositioning during installation. This adjustability enables installers to quickly adapt the device to various conduit positions without requiring complex alignment procedures or multiple components, significantly reducing installation time.
3Reliability
If traditional conduit securing methods are used, then conduit security is improved, but the device becomes bulky and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit-holding portion is designed to nest against the mounting portion, creating a compact configuration when not in use. The conduit holder can be positioned flush against the wall surface, minimizing protrusion and maintaining a sleek appearance while still providing secure conduit attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs thin, flat mounting portions that attach closely to the wall surface, minimizing bulk. The conduit-holding portion uses slender arms or clips that can be positioned close to the wall, creating a low-profile configuration that is both secure and aesthetically pleasing.
Data Source
AI summary
A conduit fixture comprising one or more connection segments each with a first planar portion and a second planar portion extending substantially orthogonally from said first planar portion, and a conduit holder extending from the second planar portions that is configured to hold a portion of wiring conduit extending in a direction substantially orthogonal to the plane of the first planar portions.