Rotating Cable Securing Clip for Variable-Diameter Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable securing devices are inefficient in securing cables of varying diameters without complicating the design or increasing costs, and often require multiple gestures for securing and releasing cables.
Innovation Solution
A securing part with cantilever arms forming a secondary passage that gradually decreases in diameter as the part rotates, allowing easy securement and release of cables across a range of diameters, coupled to a support via a simple rotational mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing cable securing devices are used, then cables can be secured to supports, but the devices are inefficient for cables of varying diameters and require multiple gestures for securing and releasing
Solution Approach 1:
The securing part incorporates a rotational mechanism that transforms a single rotational gesture into a cable-clamping action. The arms rotate about an axis, causing the secondary passage to progressively close around the cable, adapting to different cable diameters dynamically through the rotation angle rather than requiring multiple adjustment gestures
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the geometric parameter of the passage diameter through rotation. As the securing part rotates, the secondary passage diameter progressively decreases, allowing the same device to adapt to various cable diameters by simply changing the rotation angle, eliminating the need for multiple gestures or adjustable mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing cable securing devices are used, then cables can be secured, but the design becomes complicated or costs increase to handle varying cable diameters
Solution Approach 1:
The securing part is designed as a universal device where a single rotational motion performs multiple functions: it simultaneously secures the cable to the support and clamps the cable with the appropriate force for its diameter. The rotational mechanism serves both as the mounting interface and the cable-clamping interface, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the cable-securing function and the cable-clamping function into a single integrated action. The rotation that mounts the securing part to the support also simultaneously closes the secondary passage around the cable, combining two operations into one gesture and simplifying the overall device design
3Ease of operation
If existing cable securing devices are used, then cables can be secured, but releasing the cable requires additional gestures or steps
Solution Approach 1:
The invention inverts the traditional securing mechanism by using rotation to close the cable passage rather than translation or compression. This rotational closure allows for easy reversal by simply rotating in the opposite direction, making cable release as simple as the securing operation and eliminating additional release gestures
Solution Approach 2:
The rotational mechanism is self-reversing, allowing the user to secure and release cables using the same type of gesture (rotation) in opposite directions. The device does not require different mechanisms or additional steps for release, as the same rotational degree of freedom that enables securing also enables releasing
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a securing part (1) for securing a cable to a support, comprising a coupling portion (4) for coupling the securing part (1) to the support and a securing portion (5) for securing the cable. The securing portion (5) comprises a housing (6) for the cable, a main passage (8) through which the cable goes through the securing part (1) in a main direction, an opening (7) for introducing the cable into the housing (6), and two arms (9) demarcating a secondary passage (10) going through the housing (6) in a plurality of secondary directions. By rotating the securing part (1), the cable goes through said securing part through the secondary passage (10). In a plane orthogonal to each secondary direction, the secondary passage has a closed perimeter circumscribing a circumference the diameter of which gradually decreases as the angle between the secondary and main directions increases.