Breakaway Wireway Securement for Electrical Box Mounting Gaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securement methods for raceways or wireways, such as conduit or cable, relative to an electrical box are labor-intensive and inefficient, especially when the electrical box is located at a distance from structural members, requiring intensive labor and being limited near corners or walls.
Innovation Solution
A securement device with an elongated body featuring a center hole and a break feature that allows the body to be broken into parts, providing multiple configurations for securement, including a center hole for central knockout alignment and side holes for securement to electrical box holes, enabling easy installation and adaptation to different distances and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional securement methods are used for raceways relative to electrical boxes located at a distance from structural members, then the raceways can be secured, but the installation becomes labor-intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is divided into a first portion and a second portion that can be separated from each other. This segmentation allows the device to be installed in different configurations (first configuration with portions attached to each other, second configuration with portions separated), enabling efficient installation at various distances from structural members while maintaining securement reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The securement device transitions from a static single-configuration design to a dynamic multi-configuration design. The portions can be attached or separated based on installation needs, allowing the device to adapt to different installation scenarios (distance from structural members, corner locations, wall locations) while maintaining both reliability and productivity
2Reliability
If traditional securement methods are used near corners or walls, then securement can be achieved, but the installation is limited and requires intensive labor
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the securement device into separable portions, the invention enables flexible installation in difficult locations such as corners and walls. The portions can be independently positioned and attached to suitable surfaces, making installation easier while maintaining securement reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The securement device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can be installed in first and second configurations, attached to different surfaces (structural members, corners, walls), and accommodate various distances. This multi-functionality improves ease of operation across different installation scenarios while maintaining reliable securement
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AI summary
A securement device for an electrical wireway for use with an electrical box. The securement device can include an elongated body, a center hole located in a middle portion of the elongated body, a break feature extending on the middle portion of the elongated body, first-side holes located on a first side of the center hole, and second-side holes located on a second side of the center hole, opposite the first side. In some cases, the securement device can be installed in either of a first installed configuration or a second installed configuration. In the first installed configuration, the securement device can be installed unbroken along the break feature on the electrical box while, in the second installed configuration, the securement device can be broken along the break feature and either a first or second part of the securement device can be installed on the electrical box.