Pipe Clamp Ring Structure for Vibration Damping and Easy Molding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamp rings for fastening pipes are not effective in absorbing vibrations and are difficult to manufacture.
Innovation Solution
A clamp ring design featuring an outer and inner structure connected by flexible joints, allowing for one-piece molding and resilient engagement with pipes, which includes symmetrical flexible joints to absorb vibrations and adjust damping properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional clamp ring designs are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but vibration absorption capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp ring is divided into an outer structure and an inner structure that are separate components. The inner structure includes engagement members that can independently resiliently engage the pipe, while the outer structure provides mounting and structural support. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function - the inner structure for vibration absorption through resilient engagement, and the outer structure for structural integrity and mounting simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement members of the inner structure are designed to resiliently engage the pipe, providing dynamic adaptation to pipe movements and vibrations. This resilient engagement allows the clamp ring to absorb vibrations dynamically rather than rigidly constraining the pipe, improving vibration absorption capability while maintaining secure fastening.
2Adaptability or versatility
If rigid clamp ring structures are used, then manufacturing precision is easier to achieve, but adaptability to pipe movements and vibrations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the clamp ring into outer and inner structures with independent engagement members, the design allows the inner structure to accommodate pipe dimensional variations and movements through resilient engagement, while the outer structure maintains stable mounting dimensions. This segmentation reduces the dimensional tolerance requirements for the overall assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement members are designed with resilient properties that allow them to adapt to variations in pipe dimensions and positions. This resilient engagement capability enables the clamp ring to accommodate pipe movements and vibrations without requiring extremely tight manufacturing precision, as the resilient members can compensate for dimensional variations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design effectively absorbs vibrations while being easier to manufacture, with adjustable damping capabilities and improved torsional vibration resistance.
Implementation Method 1
an outer structure and an inner structure connected to the outer structure by a plurality of flexible joints to enable the inner structure to resiliently engage a pipe
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a clamp ring (1, 101) for fastening a pipe (2). The clamp ring (1, 101) includes a first portion (3, 103) for fastening the clamp ring (1, 101) to a mount. The clamp ring (1, 101) also includes a second portion (4, 104) that can be pivoted relative to the first portion (3, 103) to selectively enclose the pipe (2) between them. The first portion (3, 103) and the second portion (4, 104) each includes a respective engagement member (30, 40, 130, 140) connected to them in a spaced apart relation by a plurality of flexible joints (31, 41, 131, 141) to enable the engagement members (30, 40) to resiliently engage the pipe (2) enclosed between the first portion (3, 103) and the second portion (4, 104).