Segmented Compression Hose Connection Device with Detachable Hinges

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing connection devices for compression hoses are inflexible and require multiple types to accommodate different construction joint situations, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs, as well as difficulties in identifying which connections are connected to injection hoses during medium supply.

Innovation Solution

A connection device with multiple connection pieces, each featuring a clamping device and a predetermined breaking or detachable latching connection, allowing for flexible configuration as a single or multiple units, enabling adaptation to various installation scenarios without the need for multiple device types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple types of connection devices are provided for different construction joint situations, then adaptability to various installation scenarios is improved, but device complexity and storage requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to installation situationsVSAvoidnumber of connection device types
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection device is divided into multiple separable connection pieces that can be detached from each other. Each connection piece can independently hold compression hoses, and the pieces can be separated or combined based on the specific installation requirements, eliminating the need to store multiple different connection device types

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection device transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The detachable connection pieces allow the device to be adapted on-site according to different construction joint situations, providing versatility without requiring multiple pre-manufactured device variants

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If connection pieces are made detachable for flexible configuration, then adaptability is improved, but reliability and stability of the connection may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility of configurationVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection pieces are designed with predetermined breaking connections and detachable latching mechanisms that ensure reliable and stable connections during assembly. The latching connections are engineered to maintain firm engagement during use, providing both flexibility for reconfiguration and reliability for the connected state

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP2128511B1Connection device for holding at least one compression hose
Publication Date: 2012.03.21 STEKOX
  • EP2128511B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
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  • EP2128511B1 patent drawingFigure 5~6

AI summary

Connecting device (11) comprises a connecting flange (22) and a pressing tube together forming a connecting piece (21). A predetermined breaking connection (44) is provided between two connecting pieces. Preferred Features: The predetermined breaking connection is formed as a film hinge or fold.