Rail-Mounted Wire Clip With Friction Locking for Stable Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for securing and managing wires and cables in photovoltaic module systems lack efficiency and security, particularly in modular rail systems, necessitating improved solutions to ensure wire integrity and positioning.
Innovation Solution
A wire management clip designed to secure and position wires relative to a modular rail system, utilizing frictional engagement and securing devices like cable ties, hook and loop fasteners, or magnetic fasteners, which can be installed along the rail and resist movement, ensuring stable placement and retention of wires.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing wire securing systems are used in modular rail systems, then wire management can be implemented, but the systems lack efficiency and security in ensuring wire integrity and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management clip acts as an intermediary component between the modular rail and the wire. The clip features a first portion that engages with the modular rail through frictional resistance, and a second portion that secures the wire. This intermediary structure provides both reliable wire retention and ease of positioning by allowing the clip to be simply snapped onto the rail at any desired location.
2Ease of operation
If frictional engagement is used to secure the wire management clip to the modular rail, then the clip can be easily installed and positioned, but the frictional resistance must be sufficient to prevent movement
Solution Approach 1:
The design utilizes frictional resistance, a physical parameter, to achieve both easy installation and stable positioning. The first portion of the clip is designed to engage with the modular rail in a manner that generates sufficient frictional force to prevent movement once positioned, while still allowing for simple snap-on installation. The friction coefficient and contact surface area are optimized to balance ease of installation with operational stability.
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 wire management clip provides secure and efficient wire management by resisting movement and maintaining wire position through frictional engagement and securing mechanisms, enhancing the integrity and organization of wires in photovoltaic module systems.
Implementation Method 1
Friction between the wire management clip and the modular rail may resist movement of the wire management clip once placed on the modular rail.
Data Source
AI summary
A wire management clip for positioning and securing wires, cables, and other components relative to a rail, such as a rail of a modular rail system. The wire management clip includes a body that defines a passage through which a securing device may be inserted to secure the wires, cables, or components to the wire management clip. The wire management clip includes an interface surface against which the wires press when secured by the securing device. The wire management clip also includes a second interface for frictionally interfacing with the rail to resist movement of the wire management clip after installation on the rail.