Pivoting U-Bolt Clamp for Underfloor Wiring Bonding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bonding clamps used in under floor wiring systems are difficult and time-consuming to install and remove due to the need for individual fastener installation and removal, which complicates the process of creating a bond between the floor pedestal and the common bonding network.
Innovation Solution
A clamp design featuring a mounting plate with a U-bolt and split bolt, where the U-bolt is pivotally connected to the mounting plate, allowing for easy installation and removal by loosening a flange nut, and a split bolt with a cross-shaped pressure plate for secure wire bonding, facilitating efficient installation and electrical bonding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional U-bolt bonding clamp is used with individual fasteners, then secure bonding connection is achieved, but installation and removal process becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated clamp body. The clamp incorporates both the U-bolt structure and the fastening mechanism as one unified component that can be installed and removed as a single unit, eliminating the need to individually install and remove separate fasteners while maintaining secure bonding connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp is designed with multi-functionality to perform both the bonding connection function and the fastening function within a single component. The clamp body integrates the U-bolt arms for bonding with the fastening mechanism, allowing one component to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, thus improving operational ease without compromising connection security.
2Reliability
If multiple individual fasteners are used to secure U-bolt, then secure attachment to floor pedestal is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the U-bolt structure and the fastening mechanism into a single integrated clamp body, reducing the number of discrete components. Instead of using multiple separate fasteners to secure a traditional U-bolt, the integrated clamp combines these functions, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining secure attachment to the floor pedestal.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp serves multiple functions within a single component: it provides the U-bolt structure for bonding, incorporates the fastening mechanism for secure attachment, and integrates the removal mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed, simplifying the device while ensuring reliable attachment.
3Reliability
If traditional bonding clamp with multiple fasteners is used, then secure wire bonding is achieved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wire bonding function and the fastening function into a single clamp component. The integrated design allows the clamp to secure wires and attach to the floor pedestal simultaneously in one installation action, eliminating the need to sequentially install multiple fasteners, thus improving installation speed while maintaining bonding security.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp is designed as a multi-functional component that performs wire bonding, secure attachment, and rapid installation/removal operations. By integrating these functions into one component, the clamp enables installers to complete the bonding process quickly without compromising the security of wire connections, thereby improving productivity.
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AI summary
A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring systems and a common bonding network. The clamp includes a mounting plate, a U-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has an aperture and a slot. The U-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the U-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting plate and the second end of the U-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting plate. The second end of the U-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the U-bolt to pivot away from the mounting plate enabling the U-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.