Wire Clip Channel Structure for Enclosing Sharp Wire Ends
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Solution Overview
Problem
The sharp ends of twisted wires used in construction pose a safety hazard as they can puncture or injure individuals due to their exposed and protruding nature.
Innovation Solution
A wire clip with a U-shaped longitudinal through-channel and wire end receptors that securely holds the wire in place, preventing the sharp end from protruding and causing injury, by guiding the wire under tension through a secure channel and encasing the wire end within a receptor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wire is extended through hole and wrapped around, then wire securing function is achieved, but sharp end protrudes causing safety hazard
Solution Approach 1:
A wire clip with a U-shaped longitudinal through-channel serves as an intermediary device between the wire and the environment. The channel guides the wire and encloses the sharp end, preventing direct contact with users while maintaining the wire's structural integrity and securing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire is nested within the U-shaped longitudinal through-channel of the wire clip. The channel's geometry allows the wire to be inserted and retained, with the sharp end positioned within the enclosed space of the channel, effectively containing the hazard within a protective structure.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If wire end is enclosed in clip, then safety is improved, but wire accessibility for installation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wire clip is designed with a lateral opening that allows the wire to be inserted before the securing action is completed. The U-shaped channel is pre-configured to guide the wire into position, enabling easy installation while ensuring the sharp end is enclosed once installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire clip features a lateral opening that segments the enclosure, allowing the wire to be inserted separately from the final secured state. This segmentation enables easy installation by allowing wire access while maintaining the enclosed protective structure once the wire is in place.
Data Source
AI summary
A wire clip includes a longitudinal hole and a longitudinal through-channel having a generally U-shaped cross section wherein a first end of the longitudinal through-channel is in communication with a lateral opening and a second end of the longitudinal through-channel is closed.