Low-Profile Snap-On Cable Mount for Vehicle Frame Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in electric vehicle design, particularly for heavy-duty trucks, is to find a space and weight-saving method for routing power cables that is low-cost, easy to install and remove, and can withstand harsh environments and vibrations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-position snap-on mount assembly is secured to a vehicle frame for routing cables. The assembly consists of a base with a securement flange and a mating flange with a latch window, and a mount component with an attachment member and a cable receiving member. The latch arm of the attachment member engages the latch window to secure the mount component to the base, allowing for easy installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional cable routing methods are used in heavy duty trucks, then cable routing is secure and reliable, but space and weight are excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing system is divided into modular clamp assemblies that can be independently positioned and secured along the vehicle frame, allowing flexible space utilization while maintaining secure cable routing through discrete attachment points
Solution Approach 2:
The mount assembly utilizes a low-profile design that attaches cables closer to the vehicle frame surface, transitioning from traditional elevated routing to a planar configuration that reduces vertical space usage while maintaining horizontal security along the frame
2Weight of moving object
If traditional cable routing methods are used, then cable routing is secure, but weight is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly utilizes thin-flange constructions and streamlined attachment components that minimize material usage while maintaining structural integrity and secure cable routing through optimized flange geometries and latch mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The design extracts only the essential security functions from traditional heavy-duty cable routing systems, using minimal attachment points with latch mechanisms that provide secure routing without the excess weight of comprehensive protective structures
3Reliability
If complex cable routing methods are used, then cable routing is secure and reliable, but installation and removal are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The latch mechanism transitions from static permanent attachment to a dynamic reversible connection, allowing the mount assembly to be easily latched into position during installation and unlatched for removal during maintenance, while maintaining secure cable routing when engaged
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly features self-aligning flange geometries and automatic latch engagement that eliminate complex alignment procedures during installation, allowing the components to self-position and secure themselves without requiring specialized tools or complex installation procedures
4Adaptability or versatility
If traditional cable routing methods are used, then cable routing is secure, but the system is not suitable for harsh environments and vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The mount assembly design provides universal adaptability to harsh environments by incorporating vibration-resistant latch mechanisms and secure flange attachments that function reliably under vibrational stress and extreme conditions while maintaining cable routing security through multi-functional attachment features
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AI summary
A mount assembly designed to secure cables to a vehicle frame. The mount assembly includes a base and a mount component based on the base. The base has a securement flange and a mating flange with a latch window. The mount component has an attachment member and a cable receiving member. The attachment member has a latch arm with a latch extending therefrom. The latch engages the latch window of the mating flange to secure the mount component to the base.