Sprinkler Center Bracket Structure for Flexible Pipe Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler brackets are cumbersome to install, fail to adequately protect flexible pipes, and do not adequately consider the flexibility of pipes, leading to potential damage and leakage during external shocks or vibrations.
Innovation Solution
A center bracket for a sprinkler system comprising a base frame, a front frame, a rear frame, a finish frame, and a fixing member that supports and protects a flexible pipe by surrounding a first, second, and a fixing member that surrounds a frame bar on three surfaces along a length of the frame bar, which is disposed in parallel with a ceiling to support the flexible pipe, and is disposed perpendicularly to the length of the frame bar.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing brackets are used to support flexible pipes, then the pipes can be supported, but the brackets are cumbersome to install and do not adequately protect the pipes from damage during external shocks or vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple independent components: a U-shaped main body portion with first and second support portions, a separate connection portion with positioning protrusions, and fastening members. This segmentation allows for simplified installation while maintaining comprehensive pipe support and protection capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection portion is nested within the main body portion, with positioning protrusions fitting into corresponding recesses. This nested structure enables easy assembly and disassembly while ensuring stable structural integration, resolving the contradiction between installation ease and structural reliability.
2Reliability
If existing brackets are used to support flexible pipes, then the pipes can be held in place, but the brackets do not adequately consider the flexibility of pipes, causing damage during expansion and contraction
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second support portions are designed with different orientations and functions: the first support portion extends in a first direction to provide primary support, while the second support portion extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first, providing lateral stability. This local differentiation allows the bracket to accommodate pipe flexibility while maintaining overall structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The U-shaped main body portion is designed to closely conform to the curved surface of the flexible pipe, creating a protective cradle that allows the pipe to expand and contract without rigid constraints. This flexible-like structure maintains pipe durability while accommodating thermal and pressure-induced movements.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If existing brackets are used, then some support is provided, but the brackets fail to adequately protect flexible pipes from damage and leakage during external shocks or vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple protective functions are merged into a single integrated bracket structure: the U-shaped main body provides mechanical support, the positioning protrusions prevent lateral displacement, and the overall configuration absorbs external shocks. This merging reduces device complexity while enhancing protection against harmful factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket structure is designed in advance to accommodate and cushion external shocks and vibrations before they can damage the pipe. The U-shaped configuration and positioning features create a protective buffer zone that absorbs impact forces, preventing leakage and damage during seismic events or external shocks.
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AI summary
Provided is a center bracket for a sprinkler that stably supports and protects a flexible pipe for a sprinkler, is easy to install, maintains the flexibility of a flexible pipe, increases reliability and durability of a sprinkler system, reduces the costs for maintenance, and secures stable performance even in long-time use.