Slotted Bolt Cleat Binder for Easy Cable Securing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable cleats are difficult to install and costly, lacking flexibility in accommodating various cable sizes for short circuit protection.
Innovation Solution
A slotted bolt cleat binder comprising a yoke, slotted hex head bolt, and strap, which allows for easy installation and secure cable retention using a three-way locking system, ratcheting teeth, or compression spring mechanism, accommodating a range of cable sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional cable cleats are used to secure wire or cable bundles, then the cables are secured and protected, but the installation is difficult and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The binder is divided into separate modular components including a yoke, bolt, nut, and strap. These segments can be independently manufactured, assembled on-site, and adjusted to different cable configurations, making installation easier while maintaining secure cable binding
Solution Approach 2:
The binder incorporates adjustable elements such as the slotted bolt and removable strap that allow dynamic adaptation to different cable sizes and configurations. The strap can be threaded through the slot and adjusted to accommodate various cable diameters, providing both ease of installation and reliable security
2Reliability
If conventional cable cleats are used, then cable protection is provided, but the cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The binder uses simple, inexpensive components such as standard hex head bolts, nuts, and straps that can be manufactured at low cost. These basic mechanical elements replace expensive conventional cable cleats while providing equivalent short circuit protection through the yoke structure and secure binding
Solution Approach 2:
The binder design serves multiple functions with a single assembly: mechanical cable securing, short circuit protection through the yoke, and adaptability to various cable sizes. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple specialized components, reducing overall manufacturing cost while maintaining protection reliability
3Reliability
If conventional cable cleats are used, then cable securing is achieved, but flexibility to accommodate different cable sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The slotted bolt design allows the strap to be positioned at different locations along the slot, enabling adjustment to accommodate various cable diameters. The removable and reconfigurable strap provides dynamic adaptability while the yoke maintains consistent cable retention through its structural design
Solution Approach 2:
The binder allows change in geometric parameters such as strap position, strap tension, and bolt placement within the slot to accommodate different cable sizes. The yoke dimensions and strap configuration can be adjusted to maintain reliable cable retention across a range of cable diameters and configurations
Data Source
AI summary
A cleat binder is used to secure cables for short circuit protection. The cleat binder includes a yoke, a slotted hex head bolt, a nut, and a strap. The slotted hex head bolt has a head and a slot extending through the bolt. The yoke includes a bottom with a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. Side walls extend from the first and second side of the bottom of the yoke. The slotted hex head bolt extends through openings in the side walls of the yoke. The nut secures the slotted hex head bolt on the yoke. The strap is fed through the slot of the slotted hex head bolt, wrapped around cables, and tensioned to secure the cleat binder to the cables.