Wedge Socket Setting Assembly for Safe Single-User Cable Handling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wedge socket setting devices are not safe for single-user operation and often result in injuries due to complex handling and potential accidents during wedge setting and removal processes.

Innovation Solution

A wedge socket setting device featuring an elongated member with support members, a bracket for receiving a wedge socket, a telescopically connected extension member with a nut and bolt assembly, and a clamping assembly to securely hold and position a cable, allowing for safe and easy operation by a single individual.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If complex manual handling is used for wedge setting and removal, then the device can be operated, but injuries occur and safety is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesafetyVSAvoidmanual handling complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual mechanical handling with a controlled mechanical system featuring a wedge socket setting device that uses a cable, pulley, and weight system to automatically control the wedge setting and removal process, eliminating dangerous manual operations while maintaining operational capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary mechanical components (cable, pulley, weight, and controlled movement mechanism) between the operator and the wedge socket, mediating the force application and movement control to prevent direct manual handling injuries while achieving the desired setting and removal functions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If multiple individuals are required to operate the device, then safety may be improved through assistance, but the device becomes difficult for single-user operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesingle-user operation capabilityVSAvoidsafety during operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a self-service system where the mechanical components (cable, pulley, weight) automatically control the wedge setting and removal process without requiring multiple operators, enabling safe single-user operation through automated force application and movement control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the need for multiple human operators with a mechanical control system that automatically manages the complex forces and movements required for safe wedge socket setting and removal, enabling safe single-user operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11421754B2Wedge socket setting device

Publication Date: 2022.08.23 BENSCHOTER REX

AI summary

A wedge socket device having an elongated member with one or more support members. Connected to the elongated member is a bracket adapted to receive a wedge socket and having a pair of vertical stops adapted to receive a cable therebetween. An extension member is slidably and telescopically received within an end of the elongated member. Connected to the elongated matter is a clamping member.