Saddle Vehicle Cable Support Structure Reducing Component Count
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing saddle-riding-type vehicle cable support structures increase costs due to the number of components required for fixing brake hoses and sensor cables, and they may not provide sufficient rigidity to prevent vibration during travel.
Innovation Solution
A cable support structure that integrates a joint section on the middle of the brake hose fixed to the vehicle body and a second cable support member, which includes an extension section and a clip attachment, to support the sensor cable, eliminating the need for a dedicated clasp and enhancing rigidity and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated clasp is used to fix the brake hose and sensor cable, then the cables are securely supported, but the number of components increases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The joint section originally designed only for connecting brake hoses is merged with the function of supporting the sensor cable. The sensor cable is routed through the joint section and fixed to the vehicle body using the same mounting structure, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated clasp and reducing component count while maintaining secure cable support.
Solution Approach 2:
The joint section is transformed into a multi-functional component that simultaneously performs brake hose connection and sensor cable support. By utilizing the existing joint section's mounting capability for dual purposes, the design achieves component reduction without compromising the reliability of cable support.
2Reliability
If a dedicated clasp is used to support the cables, then the cables are secured, but rigidity is insufficient and vibration occurs during travel
Solution Approach 1:
The joint section serves dual functions: connecting brake hoses and supporting the sensor cable. This merging of functions allows the sensor cable to be secured with the same rigid mounting structure used for brake hoses, thereby improving rigidity and reducing vibration while maintaining secure fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor cable is routed through the joint section in a spatial arrangement that utilizes the three-dimensional structure of the joint section. This dimensional routing provides better mechanical support and rigidity compared to surface-level attachment, reducing vibration during vehicle travel.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for cable support, then each component can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall structure becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The joint section is designed as a universal support structure that accommodates both brake hoses and sensor cables. This multi-functional design maintains functional optimization for both cable types while simplifying the overall structure and reducing the number of separate components required.
Solution Approach 2:
The joint section is designed with segmented mounting points and routing paths that allow independent optimization for brake hoses and sensor cables. Each cable type can be secured at its optimal position within the joint section structure, maintaining functional specialization without requiring separate external components.
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AI summary
A saddle-riding-type vehicle cable support structure is a cable support structure configured to support a first cable and a second cable that are joined to a side part of a wheel, the cable support structure including: a joint section provided on a middle of the first cable and which is fixed to a vehicle body; and a second cable support member attached to the joint section and which supports the second cable.