Protective Saddle Mount Cable Tie Recess Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable tie mounts require cutting tools to release cables, which can damage the cables and necessitate additional time or repair, as the cutting process is not designed to protect the cables from the cutting tool.
Innovation Solution
A saddle mount design with a groove on its outer surface that allows a cutting tool to access the underside of the cable tie, minimizing damage and facilitating safe cutting by positioning the cutting tool between the aperture and the free end of the wall, thereby protecting the cables during the cutting process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cutting tool is used to cut the cable tie to release cables, then the cable tie can be released from the mount, but the cables may be nicked or damaged by the cutting tool
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a recess feature in the mount that acts as an intermediary between the cutting tool and the cables. This recess provides a designated access point that allows the cutting tool to reach the cable tie while physically isolating the cables from direct contact with the cutting blade, thereby enabling cable release without damage
Solution Approach 2:
The mount is segmented into distinct functional zones: the recess area for cutting tool access, the cable holding area, and the structural mounting portion. This segmentation allows the cutting operation to occur in a isolated zone that does not interfere with the cable integrity, resolving the contradiction between ease of cutting and cable protection
2Productivity
If the cutting tool accesses the cable tie directly, then cutting is facilitated, but additional time or repair may be required due to cable damage
Solution Approach 1:
The recess serves as a mediator that enables rapid cutting access while preventing cable damage that would otherwise require repair time. By providing a dedicated cutting access point, the design eliminates the need for careful manual cutting operations and subsequent cable repairs, thus improving productivity without time loss
3Strength
If the mount structure is solid without recesses, then structural integrity is maintained, but access to the cable tie for cutting is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mount applies local quality by introducing a recess only in the specific area where cutting access is needed, while maintaining the solid structural integrity of the rest of the mount. This localized modification provides cutting access without compromising the overall strength and stability of the mounting structure
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for providing a mounting system for an elongated item such as a cable, tube or wire, or an assembly of multiple cables, tube and/or wires. The mounting system includes an apparatus for mounting to a supporting structure, and an apparatus for receiving the elongated item. Also included is an apparatus for receiving a tying member such as a cable tie. Also included is an apparatus for permitting the tying member to be cut to release the elongate item from the mount without damage to the elongate item.