Sign Frame Integrated Fastening for Mounting Frames
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sign frames for telecommunications and data technology are prone to being lost during shunting work on terminal strips due to their detachable nature, which complicates the process and increases the risk of misplacement.
Innovation Solution
A sign frame with integrated fastening means that allows direct attachment to a mounting frame, eliminating the need for placement on connection strips, featuring concave curvatures for round rods and resilient webs with latching means for mounting troughs, ensuring secure attachment without obstructing other components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the sign frame is detachably arranged on the connection strip, then it can be easily installed and removed, but it risks being lost during shunting work
Solution Approach 1:
The sign frame is merged with the mounting frame by integrating fastening means directly into the sign frame structure. This combines two previously separate components (sign frame and mounting frame) into a unified assembly, eliminating the risk of the sign frame being lost while maintaining ease of installation through the integrated fastening mechanism.
2Manufacturing precision
If the sign frame is attached to the connection strip, then it can be positioned accurately, but it obstructs shunting work on the connection strip
Solution Approach 1:
The sign frame is extracted from the connection strip and repositioned to mount directly on the mounting frame. This separates the sign frame from the connection strip, eliminating obstruction to shunting work while maintaining positioning precision through the dedicated mounting frame attachment points.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the sign frame has fastening means for multiple mounting frame types, then it increases versatility, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The sign frame incorporates multiple types of fastening means (first fastening means for round rods, second fastening means for mounting troughs) into a single device. This universal design allows the same sign frame to function with different mounting frame types, achieving versatility without requiring multiple separate sign frame designs.
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 solution reduces the risk of losing the sign frame during shunting operations and allows for unobstructed work on connection strips, providing a secure and versatile attachment method that matches the geometric dimensions of terminal strips, thus enhancing operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening means for accommodating the sign frame on a mounting trough has a resilient web with a latching means which snaps into an opening in the lug of the mounting trough
Implementation Method 2
When the sign frame is snapped onto the round rods, the web is both bent and kinked in order to apply the holding forces
Data Source
Figure 1~2
Figure 3
Figure 4
AI summary
The frame (1) has a fastening unit (10) for retaining the frame on a mounting support e.g. mounting pan and round rod, for connection strips. The fastening unit includes a concave bulge (11) for receiving the frame on the round rod. The concave bulge is arranged at a lower side (3) of the frame. A bar (12) is arranged at a concave bulge end that is opposite to the lower side. The bar runs parallel to the lower side. A connection (13) is arranged at a bar end that is opposite to the bulge, and connected with the lower side. The frame is designed as a one-piece plastic part. An independent claim is also included for a distributer connection module.