Plastic Cable Fixation Device with Rotatable Head
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fixation devices for electric cables are heavy, costly, and complex, requiring multiple types of fixtures for routing, which complicates the process and demands lighter, easier-to-use solutions.
Innovation Solution
A plastic-moulded fixation device with a male-female engagement mechanism featuring teeth connections, a locking key, and a flexible link, allowing for discrete position selection and secure attachment of cable bundles to structures using a snap-fit mechanism and integral moulding of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heavy and costly metallic fixation features are used, then the fixation device provides strong attachment and reliability, but the device becomes heavy and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from metal to plastic, transforming the fixation device from heavy metallic construction to lightweight plastic construction while maintaining functional requirements through design optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses plastic material with reinforced结构设计 to create a composite solution that combines lightweight properties with sufficient mechanical strength for cable fixation applications
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types of fixation features are used for complex routing, then the device can accommodate various routing configurations, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal fixation feature that can serve multiple routing configurations through rotational positioning, eliminating the need for multiple specialized fixtures and simplifying the overall system
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a rotatable element that allows the fixation feature to dynamically adjust to different positions and orientations, providing adaptability for complex routing without requiring multiple static fixture types
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable element with discrete positions is added, then the positioning flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the rotation mechanism into discrete positioned slots rather than continuous rotation, simplifying the mechanical structure while providing sufficient positioning flexibility for routing applications
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable element with discrete positions is integrated within the head member structure, nesting the positioning mechanism within the existing fixture geometry to minimize overall complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a lightweight, cost-effective, and easy-to-use fixation system that allows for flexible positioning and secure attachment of cable bundles, reducing complexity and operational effort while preventing disengagement.
Implementation Method 1
The snap-fit mechanism uses elastic deformation to secure the head member to the leg member, allowing for easy assembly and disengagement
Implementation Method 2
The teeth connection mechanism uses mechanical interlocking to prevent relative rotation between the head member and leg member
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AI summary
A fixation device (10) for holding a bundle of cables onto a structure, said device (10) comprising a head member (18) arranged on a leg member (14) extending from a fixation foot (16) for fixing the device (10) on said structure to said head member (18) for positioning and fixing said bundle. The fixation device (10) further comprises a positioning feature (22) enabling a plurality of relative positioning of the head member (18) and the leg member (14).