Rotating Clamp for Fast Release on Elongate Articles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securing devices for suspending items from elongate articles, such as wires, are time-consuming to install and difficult to uninstall once a load is applied, especially when using devices with wedge or roller clamping mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A securing device featuring a rotatable clamping member supported by a carriage with an urging formation, allowing the clamping member to be easily moved into and out of engagement with the elongate article by rotating the carriage, facilitating installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a wedge or roller clamping mechanism with compression spring is used, then the clamping force is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in uninstallation after load application
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping member is designed to be rotatable relative to the support arrangement, transforming the static clamping mechanism into a dynamic one. By rotating the clamping member away from its clamping position, the load is released and the clamping member disengages from the elongate article, enabling easy uninstallation after load application while maintaining strong clamping force when engaged
2Reliability
If a traditional securing device is used, then the clamping engagement is achieved, but the installation time increases making it time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable clamping member allows rapid engagement and disengagement through simple rotational motion. The clamping member can be quickly rotated into the pathway to engage the elongate article and just as quickly rotated away to release it, dramatically reducing installation and removal time while ensuring reliable clamping engagement
Solution Approach 2:
The urging formation pre-positions and urges the clamping member into the pathway, so that when the elongate article is inserted, the clamping engagement is automatically initiated without requiring manual adjustment or complex assembly steps, reducing installation time while ensuring proper engagement
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 device enables fast and easy installation and removal of elongate articles, ensuring secure clamping and release without requiring significant force or time, making it more efficient than traditional securing methods.
Implementation Method 1
an urging formation for urging the clamping member into a clamping position in said pathway
Data Source
AI summary
A securing device for securing an elongate article includes a rotatable clamping member and a support arrangement for supporting the clamping member. The clamping member is rotatably mounted on the support arrangement. The securing device defines a pathway for the elongate article. The clamping member is rotatably movable into the pathway. The support arrangement further includes an urging formation for urging the clamping member into a clamping position in said pathway.