Reusable Cable Tie With Coupling Elements For Precise Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
In cable laying, especially in the motor vehicle sector, there is a challenge in determining the precise placement of cables or cable harnesses, leading to issues of incorrect lengths and increased production effort, and difficulties in connecting further elements or consumers.
Innovation Solution
A reusable cable tie device with a panel-shaped component and coupling elements that allow reversible detachment and connection, enabling precise alignment and adjustable bundling diameter, along with a fastening element for secure attachment to components, facilitating precise and reproducible cable laying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If cable ties are used without predetermined placement points, then cable laying is flexible and simple, but cable placement precision and reproducibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system is segmented into discrete components: panel-shaped components with coupling elements at specific locations, cable ties with matching coupling elements, and integration elements. This segmentation allows precise placement at predetermined points while maintaining modular flexibility for assembly and reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
Panel-shaped components are prepared in advance with coupling elements positioned at predetermined locations before cable installation. This preliminary configuration ensures that cables are placed precisely at the correct positions during assembly, eliminating the need for measurement and adjustment during the cable laying process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cable ties are made reusable with adjustable diameter, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable tie incorporates a adjustable diameter mechanism that allows the bundling diameter to be changed as needed. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same cable tie to accommodate different cable bundle sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized coupling elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable tie is designed with universal coupling elements that can connect to various panel-shaped components and integration elements. This multi-functionality allows a single cable tie design to serve multiple purposes and accommodate different cable configurations without requiring multiple specialized components.
3Ease of repair
If coupling elements allow reversible detachment, then ease of repair and reconfiguration improves, but connection reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling elements are designed with self-aligning and self-locking features that ensure reliable connection without requiring complex fastening mechanisms. The integration elements automatically engage with the coupling elements when brought together, providing both ease of assembly and secure connection through the inherent geometry of the components.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling elements feature nested or interlocking geometries where one component fits into another, creating a secure mechanical connection. This nesting arrangement provides reliable connection through geometric interlocking while maintaining ease of assembly and disassembly through simple insertion and removal motions.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cable holding device (100) comprising: a cable tie element (110) for reversibly and releasably fastening a cable bundle (120), wherein a bundling diameter (118) of the cable tie element (110) is variable; and a coupling element (130) connected to the cable tie element (110) for reversibly and releasably fastening the cable holding device (100) to at least one further cable holding device (100), in particular at least one coupling element (130) of the at least one further cable holding device (100). The invention further relates to a set with at least two such cable holding devices.