Sprinkler Bracket Clamp Lock for Fast Sleeve Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sprinkler systems face inefficiencies in assembly and disassembly due to the need to remove sprinklers from narrow ceiling structures, loose clamps influenced by environmental factors, and insufficient surface contact leading to sleeve slippage during water spraying.
Innovation Solution
A sprinkler bracket with a lower and upper clamp system, featuring concave holder nails and a locking mechanism to stabilize the sprinkler sleeve, ensuring secure assembly and disassembly by increasing surface friction and maintaining stability during water spraying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the sprinkler is removed from the top of narrow ceiling structures for disassembly, then the sprinkler can be disassembled, but the assembly and disassembly process takes much time and requires additional labor
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into upper and lower segments that can be independently positioned and secured. The lower clamp remains fixed on the profile while the upper clamp can be easily removed from the sprinkler sleeve, enabling quick disassembly without requiring removal from narrow ceiling spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of inserting the sleeve from the top as in conventional designs, the invention allows the upper clamp to be removed from the top while the lower clamp stays fixed. This inverted approach to disassembly enables efficient maintenance operations in confined ceiling spaces.
2Ease of operation
If the handle holding the lower and upper clamps together is free at the pivot point, then the clamps can move freely for assembly, but environmental factors cause the handle to loosen
Solution Approach 1:
The counteracting element is introduced to prevent the loosening effect of environmental factors on the handle. This element applies a preliminary counter-force that offsets the loosening tendency, maintaining reliable connection between clamps while allowing necessary mobility for assembly operations.
3Device complexity
If the contact surfaces between the upper and lower clamps and the sprinkler sleeve are small, then the clamp structure remains simple, but the sleeve slips during water spraying
Solution Approach 1:
Holder nails with curved or concave contact surfaces are introduced to increase the frictional contact area between the clamps and sprinkler sleeve. The curved geometry of these nails provides enhanced gripping surface that prevents sleeve slippage during water spraying while maintaining relatively simple clamp structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient assembly and disassembly of sprinklers, enhances stability by preventing sleeve slippage, and maintains effective water spraying performance.
Implementation Method 1
enhances stability by preventing sleeve slippage... by increasing surface friction
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a sprinkler bracket (1) which comprises a lower clamp (10) through which the profile (P) where the sprinkler system will be mounted is passed; an upper clamp (20) which corresponds to the lower clamp (10) and allows for locking the sprinkler sleeve (S) by means of connecting with the lower clamp (10); a sleeve housing (50) in which the sprinkler sleeve (S) is placed for locking; a locking bar (30) which is attached on the lower clamp (10), allows for locking after the lower clamp (10) and the upper clamp (20) fit on each other; a handle (31) which provides rotation of the locking bar (30) around its axis; a handle lock (22) which allows for keeping the handle (31) on the upper clamp (20) after its rotation for locking and is formed on the upper clamp (20).