Sliding Clamp for Wire Harness Gap Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamp structures for wire harnesses fail to effectively absorb position gaps in multiple directions, leading to installation issues, reduced workability, vibration accumulation, and exposure to environmental hazards like snow and mud, which can cause chipping and operational troubles.
Innovation Solution
A sliding type clamp with two integrated sliding structures that allow movement perpendicular to the stud bolt axis and along the wire harness, combined with a fixed type clamp and a sliding regulating part on the wire harness, ensuring gap absorption and vibration dispersion while protecting the clamp from environmental damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single gap absorb structure moving in one direction parallel to the wire harness axis is used, then the position gap in that one direction can be absorbed, but position gaps in other directions cannot be absorbed
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two functional parts: a clamp fixing part with a first sliding structure for absorbing position gaps in directions perpendicular to the wire harness axis, and a clamp body with a second sliding structure for absorbing position gaps along the wire harness axis. This segmentation allows independent sliding in multiple directions to accommodate various misalignments between the clamp and stud bolt.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds sliding capability in a new dimension by introducing the first sliding structure in the clamp fixing part that moves perpendicular to the wire harness axis, complementing the existing second sliding structure that moves along the axis. This multi-dimensional sliding approach enables comprehensive absorption of position gaps in all directions.
2Device complexity
If the gap absorb structure is exposed to the outside without protective members, then the structure is simple, but chipping easily occurs and snow/mud attachment problems arise
Solution Approach 1:
A protective member in the form of a flexible cover is introduced to wrap around the exposed gap absorbing structures. This cover protects the clamp fixing part and clamp body from chipping and prevents snow and mud from attaching to the sliding surfaces, while still allowing the sliding motion to function properly.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective member is installed beforehand to cushion and shield the vulnerable sliding structures from external harmful factors such as chipping impacts and environmental contamination from snow and mud, preventing damage before it occurs.
3Ease of manufacture
If the gap absorb structure is fixed in position, then installation is simple, but vibration accumulates and durability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic one by incorporating sliding structures that allow relative movement between the clamp fixing part and clamp body. This dynamic capability enables the clamp to absorb vibrations and movements that occur during vehicle operation, preventing vibration accumulation and improving durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding structures act as intermediaries between the fixed clamp fixing part and the movable clamp body, allowing controlled movement that dissipates vibration energy while maintaining the functional connection between the clamp and wire harness.
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AI summary
A sliding type clamp includes a clamp fixing part adapted to be fixed to a stud bolt, and a clamp body adapted to clamp an objected member. The clamp fixing part and the clamp body are integrally formed. The clamp fixing part has a first sliding structure which slides along a direction perpendicular to an axis of the stud bolt. The clamp body has a second sliding structure which slides with respect to the objected member along a longitudinal direction of the objected member.