Tension Wire Clamp Tool with Spring-Loaded Adjustable Rod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hose-clamping tools are often expensive, limited to specific sizes, and require multiple steps for use, lacking universal applicability and sufficient leverage.
Innovation Solution
A tension wire clamp tool with a spring mechanism and adjustable rod system that accommodates various wire sizes, allowing for secure clamping on hoses of different diameters through a notch, scores, and a universal design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If specific clamp tools are designed for a preset size, then the clamping effectiveness is improved, but the adaptability to hoses of varying size deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tool employs a dynamic rod mechanism that can be adjusted to different positions along the housing to accommodate hoses of varying diameters. The rod can be manually positioned and secured with a set screw, allowing the tool to adapt its clamping diameter dynamically rather than being fixed for a single hose size.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed with a universal housing structure that can accommodate multiple wire clamp styles and hose diameters. The same basic tool can apply different types of clamps (wire clamps, hose clamps) and work on hoses of varying sizes through the adjustable rod mechanism, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools.
2Reliability
If multiple steps are required for tool preparation, then the tool functionality is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tool comes pre-assembled with all necessary components (rod, set screw, clamp mechanism) already positioned and ready for immediate use. The rod is pre-configured within the housing with the set screw in place, eliminating the need for users to perform assembly steps before operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed to be self-adjusting through a simple mechanism where the user can manually position the rod at the desired location and secure it with the set screw. The clamp mechanism automatically engages and tightens the wire or hose without requiring complex adjustment procedures or multiple preparation steps.
3Manufacturing precision
If specialized clamp tools are used, then the clamping precision is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tool is constructed from simple, separable components including a housing, an adjustable rod, a set screw, and a clamp mechanism. These individual parts can be manufactured separately using basic machining operations and then assembled, reducing the overall manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining clamping precision through the modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool uses inexpensive materials and simple construction methods, making it a cost-effective alternative to specialized expensive clamp tools. The basic design with standard components (rod, set screw, housing) can be manufactured at low cost while providing sufficient clamping precision for general applications.
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
The tool provides a low-cost, universally applicable solution for clamping wires on hoses of varying sizes, ensuring secure and efficient attachment with minimal steps.
Implementation Method 1
As a user engages the trigger handle, the spring mechanism pushes the rod forward, thus tightening the wire
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a tool for clamping a wire to a hose or cable. The tool is formed by a hollow housing unit to hollow for a rod to pass through and be moved forward by a spring assembly. The rod as a wire groove at the front that is sized to allow for wires of different sizes to fit inside. The spring assembly is activated by a user repeatedly engaging a trigger arm. Once a wire has been clamped onto a hose, a user simply has to press down on a tab at the back of the housing to release the rod and allow the user to manually push the rod back to its original position.