Modular Pole-Mount Brackets With Leaf Spring Locking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fixing devices for communication equipment on poles are cumbersome, prone to installation errors, and increase manufacturing costs due to complexity and variability in design, making installation unsafe and costly.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising standardized, simplified fixing brackets that couple around the communication pole, featuring fastening and fixing grooves with plate springs for secure attachment, allowing easy assembly and reducing manufacturing costs through a chain-like configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If standardized fixing brackets are used, then manufacturing cost is reduced and assembly is simplified, but installation safety and reliability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidinstallation safety
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing bracket is divided into multiple standardized modules that can be independently manufactured and then assembled together. Each module contains standardized coupling structures and fixing mechanisms, allowing mass production of identical components while maintaining overall system reliability through modular assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing bracket is designed as a universal standardized component that can be used across different communication equipment installations. The standardized coupling structures and fixing mechanisms enable the same bracket design to serve multiple functions and applications, reducing manufacturing costs while ensuring consistent quality and safety performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If complex fixing devices are used, then installation safety may be improved, but installation convenience and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation safetyVSAvoidinstallation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing brackets are pre-assembled with standardized coupling structures and fixing mechanisms before being transported to the installation site. The plate springs are pre-positioned and the grooves are pre-formed, so that during installation, workers only need to perform simple coupling operations without complex assembly procedures, thereby maintaining both safety and convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If variable design is used, then adaptability to different equipment is improved, but manufacturing cost and assembly complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveequipment compatibilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing bracket employs universal standardized coupling structures that can accommodate different types of communication equipment through a single design. The standardized interfaces and dimensions allow the same bracket model to be used across various equipment types, eliminating the need for variable designs while maintaining adaptability and reducing assembly complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Enhances installation safety and convenience by preventing errors and reducing manufacturing costs through standardized components, enabling easy coupling and decoupling of communication equipment without additional assembly processes.

Implementation Method 1

fixing assemblies disposed in the fixing grooves and including plate springs that protrude toward the fastening grooves or are inserted in the fixing grooves

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12096591B2Device for fixing communication equipment
Publication Date: 2024.09.17 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention proposes a device for fixing communication equipment, which couples communication equipment with a communication pole, the device including: a plurality of fixing brackets which surround an outer circumferential surface of a communication pole and are coupled to each other so as to be coupled to the communication pole; a fastening groove which is formed at each of the fixing brackets and coupled to a connecting bracket; a fixing groove connected to the fastening groove; and a fixing assembly which is disposed at the fixing groove and includes a leaf spring which protrudes toward the fastening groove or is inserted into the fixing groove. Other embodiments are also possible.