Single-Bolt Shaft Clamp With Flush Flat Mounting Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shaft clamps with collar designs cannot be flush with a flat surface when attached to cylindrical objects, leading to space inefficiency and reduced versatility.
Innovation Solution
The development of adjustable clamps with unique flange structures and fasteners that allow for attachment to cylindrical objects without deformation, enabling coplanarity with flat surfaces and multiple uses such as hooks, mounts, and dividers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a collar design is used to attach to cylindrical objects, then the clamp can securely hold the cylindrical object, but the clamp cannot be coplanar with flat surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp body is divided into two separate components: a collar portion that attaches to the cylindrical object and a flat mounting surface portion. This segmentation allows each component to independently fulfill its function - the collar provides secure cylindrical attachment while the flat surface enables coplanarity with mounting surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-dimensional collar design to a multi-dimensional structure by extending the clamp body perpendicular to the collar axis. This creates a new dimension that accommodates both the cylindrical attachment and flat surface coplanarity requirements simultaneously.
2Reliability
If a collar design is used to attach to cylindrical objects, then the clamp can hold the object, but it takes up extra space and is not space efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the holding function and the mounting surface function into a single integrated clamp body structure. By combining these functions, the design eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets or additional space-consuming components, achieving space efficiency while maintaining holding capability.
3Reliability
If a collar design is used, then the clamp can attach to cylindrical objects, but it limits the versatility of the clamp
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp body is designed with universal functionality by incorporating a flat mounting surface that can serve multiple purposes - coplanar mounting, surface attachment, and various mounting configurations. This multi-functional design allows the same clamp to be used in diverse applications beyond simple cylindrical holding, enhancing versatility.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the adjustable clamps having a curved body having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side section, a second side section, a middle section, a recess, and a bore to receive a fastener to compress, or expand the adjustable clamps are presented herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.