Rotatable Coupling Tool for Plate-Shaped Metal Wire Shape Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack a method to effectively maintain the bent shape of a plate-shaped metal wire when routed, particularly with the width direction serving as the bending axis, which is crucial for securing the wire to the vehicle body.
Innovation Solution
A shape maintaining tool comprising a first member with a holding portion and a coupling portion, and a second member with a holding portion and a coupling portion, where the coupling portions can rotate about the width direction of the metal wire, allowing for adjustable coupling angles to maintain the bent shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a plate-shaped metal wire is bent at a predetermined position with the width direction serving as the bending axis, then the wire can be fixed to the vehicle body, but the bent shape is difficult to maintain during routing
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling portions are designed to be rotatable relative to each other, allowing the tool to adapt to different routing positions and angles. This dynamic capability enables the tool to maintain the bent shape while accommodating the flexibility needed during routing operations, resolving the contradiction between shape stability and operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool allows adjustment of the coupling angle between the first and second coupling portions, enabling adaptation to various bending angles and routing configurations. By changing the angular parameter of the coupling portions, the tool can maintain different bent shapes while remaining easy to operate in various positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a shape maintaining tool with fixed coupling portions is used, then the structure is simple, but the bent shape cannot be maintained at various routing positions
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable coupling portions provide adaptability to different routing positions without requiring multiple separate tools or complex adjustment mechanisms. The rotational freedom is achieved through a relatively simple hinge-like connection, maintaining structural simplicity while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool with rotatable coupling portions can maintain bent shapes at various routing positions and angles, making it a universal tool that replaces multiple position-specific tools. This multi-functionality is achieved without significantly increasing structural complexity, as the rotational capability is integrated into the basic coupling design.
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AI summary
Provided is a shape maintaining tool for maintaining the shape of the plate-shaped metal wire when the metal wire is routed. The shape maintaining tool includes a first member that has a first holding portion for holding the metal wire and also has a first coupling portion that is to be fixed to the first holding portion. A second member has a second holding portion for holding the metal wire and a second coupling portion that is to be fixed to the second holding portion. The first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are rotatably coupled so as to rotate at least the width direction of the metal wire that is held by both the first holding portion and the second holding portion.