Swivel Spacer Structure for Multi-Size Hose and Wire Securing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing swivel spacers require tight securing with cable ties, leading to deformation of elongated members, especially hoses, and are limited in size applicability, necessitating multiple spacers for varied sizes.
Innovation Solution
A saddle-type swivel spacer with rotatable components featuring diverse contact surfaces and an interference fit mechanism to secure elongated members of varying sizes, reducing deformation and allowing relative rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If cable ties are used to tightly secure elongated members to the swivel spacer, then the securing strength is improved, but the elongated members undergo compressional deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a swivel spacer as an intermediary component between the elongated members and the securing mechanism. The spacer features multiple contact surfaces that distribute the securing force, preventing direct compression on the elongated members. This mediator approach allows strong securing while maintaining the original shape of the members.
Solution Approach 2:
The swivel spacer is divided into multiple components with distinct contact surfaces (first central contact surface, first left contact surface, first right contact surface, and corresponding surfaces on the second component). This segmentation distributes the securing force across multiple points, reducing localized compression and preventing deformation of the elongated members.
2Reliability
If a specific swivel spacer design is used, then it can securely hold elongated members of a specific size, but it cannot accommodate elongated members of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel spacer is designed with multiple contact surfaces of varying sizes and configurations (central, left, and right surfaces on both components). This multi-functional design allows the same spacer to accommodate elongated members of different diameters and shapes, providing universal applicability while maintaining reliable securing for each size variant.
Solution Approach 2:
Different contact surfaces on the swivel spacer are designed with locally optimized characteristics - the first central contact surface and second central contact surface for larger members, while the left and right contact surfaces accommodate smaller members. This local quality variation within a single component enables adaptation to different member sizes without compromising securing reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the swivel spacer uses a complex structure to accommodate different sizes, then size adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functional elements into a single integrated swivel spacer structure. Instead of using separate spacers for different sizes, the design combines multiple contact surfaces (central, left, right surfaces on both components) into one component that can accommodate various elongated member sizes, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A swivel spacer comprises a first component and a second component rotatably connected with respect to each other. Wherein, the first component comprises thereon two first central anchors with a first central contact surface formed therebetween, a first left anchor provided on the left side of the first component with a first left contact surface formed between one of the first central anchors on the left side and the first left anchor, and a first right anchor provided on the right side of the first component with a first right contact surface formed between one of the first central anchors on the right side and the first right anchor. The second component can include a structure similar to that of the first component, the swivel spacer with such structure can be adapted to elongated members, such as wires, wire bundles, tubes and the like, with various sizes.