RFID Fitting Ring Assembly for Hose Clamp Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radio-frequency identification tags are not suitable for stable attachment to hose clamps in liquid pipelines, as they tend to detach or swing randomly, failing to meet the requirements for reliable identification.
Innovation Solution
A radio-frequency identification fitting ring assembly comprising a fitting ring with sheet portions and a fixing member, where the radio-frequency identification member is integrated on the fixing member's expanded portion, allowing secure attachment around hose clamps without easy loosening or movement, enabling stable and compact integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional radio-frequency identification tag is attached to a hose clamp, then the tag can be used for identification, but the tag is not stable and swings around randomly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the radio-frequency identification tag with the fitting ring to form a unified structure. The tag is embedded within the fitting ring assembly, merging the identification function with the fastening function, which eliminates the instability issue of separately attached tags while maintaining ease of installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The radio-frequency identification tag is nested within the fitting ring structure. The tag is positioned inside the ring portion, utilizing the existing structural space of the fitting ring, which provides stable attachment without requiring additional attachment mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional radio-frequency identification tag is hung on an object, then the tag can be attached, but it requires a certain area and is not suitable for liquid pipeline applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the radio-frequency identification tag with the fitting ring into a single integrated assembly. This merging eliminates the need for separate attachment mechanisms that require additional area, making the entire assembly compact and suitable for liquid pipeline applications where space is limited.
Solution Approach 2:
The fitting ring assembly serves multiple functions: it fastens the hose clamp to the pipe and simultaneously provides a stable mounting structure for the radio-frequency identification tag. This multi-functionality allows the assembly to be adapted to liquid pipeline applications without requiring additional components or attachment area.
3Reliability
If a radio-frequency identification tag is stably attached to a hose clamp, then the tag remains fixed, but the attachment structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the radio-frequency identification tag with the fitting ring to create an integrated assembly. This combination eliminates the need for separate attachment mechanisms, brackets, or mounting structures, thereby maintaining structural simplicity while achieving stable attachment. The tag and fitting ring work as a unified structure, reducing overall complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A radio-frequency identification fitting ring assembly includes a fitting ring having a ring portion and two sheet portions that respectively extend outward from a same side of the ring portion. The sheet portions are clamped to be in contact with each other and respectively have a through hole. A fixing member passes through the through holes and has a first expanded portion and a second expanded portion on two ends of the fixing member, respectively, to restrict the two sheet portions. A radio-frequency identification member is disposed on the first expanded portion. A part of the radio-frequency identification member is exposed out of the first expanded portion. When the present invention is used, the fitting ring fits around a hose clamp for fixing, and the radio-frequency identification member could be read or written by a read/write device for marking or identifying an information related to the hose clamp later.