Simple cable manager

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of simple cable manager, including the intermediate arm for managing cable, the connecting module of slide rail connection is respectively installed with the both ends of intermediate arm, relative movement or swing between intermediate arm and slide rail small piece is realized by connecting module;Intermediate arm extends the symmetrical ear of folding on both sides, two ear of folding is respectively clamped with positioning sheet, ear of folding is installed with the connecting sheet on slide rail small piece by fastener, the position of connecting sheet relative to intermediate arm is adjusted by long hole on ear of folding, the sliding of connecting sheet is limited by positioning sheet and the hole on it two, the relative fixing of connecting sheet and intermediate arm is realized.The present application simplifies cable manager while realizing cable management, and the distance between small piece and intermediate arm can be flexibly adjusted by the different installation position of connecting sheet, it is simple to operate, practical and convenient, and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of slide rail application technology, and in particular to a simple cable manager. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most servers are installed in server racks via sliding rails. Servers typically have numerous cables connected to their backs. Existing cable management technologies include simple, fixed types and those that fold and unfold with the sliding rails. However, fixed cable management systems are limited by their inability to adjust position, while foldable cable management systems are limited by their complex structure, large size, and high price. This results in only simple, fixed types being installed in smaller spaces, making them inflexible when adjusting server cables or performing maintenance at the rear of the chassis. Disassembly is required, leading to cumbersome operations and low work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response to the shortcomings of the existing production technology, the applicant provides a simple cable manager with a reasonable structure, which simplifies the structure of the cable manager and allows for flexible adjustment of the installation position of the slide rail components, thereby reducing costs and greatly improving the flexibility and efficiency of use.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0005] A simple cable manager includes an intermediate arm with connecting modules installed at both ends. The connecting modules are connected to slide rail components, enabling relative movement or swinging between the intermediate arm and the slide rail components.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0007] The structure of the connecting module is as follows: the middle arm has folded ears extending on both sides, and positioning pieces are respectively snapped onto the two folded ears. The folded ears are connected to the connecting pieces on the slide rail parts by fasteners, and one of the fasteners is located in the hole on the positioning piece.

[0008] The intermediate arm has the following structure: it includes a plate with inwardly extending flanges on both long sides and folded ears on both short sides in the same direction. Two waist-shaped elongated holes are opened laterally in the middle of the folded ears. A notch is opened in the middle of the top of the folded ears, and a protrusion extends outward from the middle of the bottom of the folded ears. A boss perpendicular to the folded ears extends from the protrusion, and a through hole is opened in the center of the boss. The notch engages with a positioning piece, the boss and the through hole thereon are used to install the positioning piece, and the elongated hole is used for the sliding of the fastener.

[0009] The positioning piece has the following structure: it includes a piece body, a snap-fit ​​part extending from the top of the piece body, and bent parts extending outward from both sides. The piece body also has a hole one and a hole two. The snap-fit ​​part engages with the folded ear, and the hole two is used to limit the sliding of the fastener.

[0010] The fastener is a bolt, and the diameter of the second hole is larger than the size of the bolt head.

[0011] The structure of the connecting module is as follows: the two ends of the intermediate arm are bent to form folded ears, and a connecting piece connected to the slide rail component is fitted on the folded ears; multiple grooves are opened circumferentially on the surface of the folded ears, and a hollow curled structure extends from one end of the connecting piece, with a groove 1 opened on the curled structure along the curling direction; it also includes a stop component embedded in the groove, and the connecting piece is fitted on the folded ears through the curled structure, and the stop component is used to lock it in the groove 1 to restrict sliding.

[0012] The structure of the connecting module is as follows: the two ends of the intermediate arm are bent to form folded ears, and multiple holes are opened on the folded ears. The folded ears are connected to the connecting piece on the slide rail part by fasteners. The connecting piece has three holes, an arc-shaped hole with the three holes as the center, and multiple four holes with the three holes as the center and located on the same circle. A positioning pin is also installed between the folded ears and the connecting piece.

[0013] The intermediate arm is a sheet metal part with multiple oblong holes.

[0014] The intermediate arm is made of round steel, and multiple cable ties are installed on the intermediate arm.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0016] This invention features a simple, compact, and reasonable structure, and is easy to operate. The intermediate arm is used to manage cables exiting the chassis in an orderly manner, and its structure is simple. The connecting piece of the slide rail component moves or swings relative to the intermediate arm of the cable manager through elongated or arc-shaped holes, thereby adjusting the relative position of the two. The sliding movement or swing of the connecting piece is limited by snap-fit ​​positioning pieces, stop pieces, or fasteners, thereby achieving a relatively fixed installation of the connecting piece and the intermediate arm of the cable manager. Managing cables and adjusting the position of the connecting piece is simple, practical, convenient, and highly efficient.

[0017] The present invention also includes the following advantages:

[0018] The two long sides of the intermediate arm plate have inwardly turned flanges, which not only manage the cables but also protect them from damage caused by the sharp edges of the plate during winding and subsequent use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention (Embodiment 1).

[0020] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the present invention (Example 1).

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate arm of the present invention (Example 1).

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning piece of the present invention (Example 1).

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention (Embodiment 2).

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Exploded view.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention (Embodiment 3).

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of part B in the middle.

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Exploded view.

[0029] The components are as follows: 1. Intermediate arm; 11. Plate; 12. Folded ear; 13. Long hole; 14. Protrusion; 15. Boss; 16. Notch; 17. Flanged edge; 18. Groove; 2. Connecting module; 20. Positioning piece; 21. Plate; 22. Hole 1; 23. Bending part; 24. Hole 2; 25. Buckling part; 3. Connecting piece; 31. Curved structure; 32. Groove 1; 33. Hole 3; 34. Arc hole; 35. Hole 4; 4. Bolt; 5. Stopping piece; 6. Positioning pin. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the simplified cable manager of this embodiment includes an intermediate arm 1 for managing cables. Connecting modules 2 are installed at both ends of the intermediate arm 1. The connecting modules 2 are connected to the slide rail components, and the relative movement or swing between the intermediate arm 1 and the slide rail components is realized through the connecting modules 2.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2In the first embodiment shown, the structure of the connecting module 2 is as follows: the middle arm 1 has folded ears 12 extending from both sides, and positioning pieces 20 are respectively snapped onto the two folded ears 12. The folded ears 12 are connected to the connecting piece 3 on the slide rail part by fasteners, and one of the fasteners is located in the hole on the positioning piece 20; in the first embodiment, the fastener is a bolt 4.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the structure of the intermediate arm 1 is as follows: it includes a plate 11, with inwardly extending flanges 17 on both long sides of the plate 11, and folded ears 12 extending in the same direction on both short sides. Two waist-shaped elongated holes 13 are opened laterally in the middle of the folded ears 12. A notch 16 is opened in the middle of the top of the folded ears 12. A protrusion 14 extends outward from the middle of the bottom of the folded ears 12. A boss 15 perpendicular to the folded ears 12 extends on the protrusion 14. A through hole is opened in the center of the boss 15. The notch 16 is engaged with the snap-fit ​​part 25 of the positioning piece 20. The boss 15 is hooked onto the hole 22 on the positioning piece 20, and the through hole on it is used to install the positioning piece 20. The bolt 4 can slide along the elongated hole 13.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the structure of the positioning piece 20 is as follows: it includes a piece body 21, with a buckling part 25 extending from the top of the piece body 21 and bending parts 23 extending outward on both sides. The piece body 21 also has a hole 1 22 and a hole 24. The buckling part 25 engages with the notch 16 of the folded ear 12, and one of the holes 24 is used to limit the sliding of the bolt 4 in the long hole 13.

[0035] The diameter of hole 24 is larger than the head size of bolt 4.

[0036] In the first embodiment, the intermediate arm 1 is a sheet metal part with multiple waist-shaped holes. During use, the cable is wrapped around the intermediate arm 1.

[0037] The installation method and working principle of Example 1 are as follows:

[0038] Step 1: Take the connecting piece 3 of the slide rail component. The connecting piece 3 has two round holes. Place the connecting piece 3 on the side of the folding lug 12 and align the two round holes with any position of the two elongated holes 13. Take two bolts 4 and insert them into the two round holes of the connecting piece 3 through the two elongated holes 13. At this time, as the two bolts 4 slide in the elongated holes 13, the connecting piece 3 slides relative to the folding lug 12.

[0039] Step 2: Slide the connecting piece 3 to the limit position at one end, at which point a bolt 4 is located at the end of a long hole 13 near the middle.

[0040] Step 3: Take the positioning piece 20 and fit both holes 22 below it onto the boss 15, and the buckle 25 on its top is engaged with the notch 16. At this time, the bolt 4 in step 2 is located in one of the holes 24, and the installation of the positioning piece 20 restricts the sliding of the bolt 4 relative to the long hole 13, thereby fixing the connecting piece 3 to the side of the intermediate arm 1.

[0041] Remove the positioning piece 20 that is snapped onto the folding lug 12, slide the connecting piece 3 to the limit position at the other end, at which point the other bolt 4 moves to the middle, snap the positioning piece 20 back on, and adjust the position of the connecting piece 3 relative to the intermediate arm 1.

[0042] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 Example 2 shown:

[0043] The intermediate arm 1 is made of round steel and is fitted with multiple cable ties for cable routing. The structure of the connecting module 2 is as follows: both ends of the intermediate arm 1 are bent in the same direction to form a folded ear 12, and a connecting piece 3 connected to the slide rail component is fitted on the folded ear 12. Multiple grooves 18 are opened circumferentially on the surface of the folded ear 12. A hollow curled structure 31 extends from one end of the connecting piece 3, and a groove 32 is opened on the curled structure 31 along the curling direction. It also includes a stop piece 5 embedded in the groove 18. The connecting piece 3 is fitted on the folded ear 12 through the curled structure 31 and is locked in the groove 32 by the stop piece 5 to restrict sliding.

[0044] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The installation method and working principle of Embodiment 2 shown are as follows:

[0045] The coiled structure 31 on the connecting piece 3 is fitted onto the folded ears 12 at both ends of the intermediate arm 1 and slid along the folded ears 12. When one of the grooves 18 on the folded ears 12 is exposed through the groove 32 on the coiled structure 31, the stop piece 5 is installed to restrict the sliding of the connecting piece 3, thereby completing the installation of the slide rail and the intermediate arm 1.

[0046] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 Example 3 shown:

[0047] The structure of the connecting module 2 is as follows: the two ends of the intermediate arm 1 are bent in the same direction to form a folded ear 12. The folded ear 12 has multiple holes. The folded ear 12 is connected to the connecting piece 3 on the slide rail part by fastener bolts 4. The connecting piece 3 has holes 33, arc-shaped holes 34 with holes 33 as the center, and multiple holes 35 with holes 33 as the center and located on the same circle. A positioning pin 6 is also installed between the folded ear 12 and the connecting piece 3.

[0048] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The installation method and working principle of Embodiment 3 shown are as follows:

[0049] First, use bolt 4 to install connecting piece 3 onto folding lug 12 through hole 33. At this time, connecting piece 3 can rotate relative to folding lug 12 with hole 33 as the center. Then, use positioning pin 6 to pass through any one of the holes in folding lug 12 and hole 35 in sequence, and use bolt 4 to lock connecting piece 3 and folding lug 12 through arc hole 34, thereby completing the installation of slide rail and intermediate arm 1.

[0050] This invention is simple to operate, has a simple structure, and is easy to install and use, greatly improving the flexibility of cable management and the work efficiency of personnel.

[0051] The above description is an explanation of the present invention and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Within the scope of protection of the present invention, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A simple cable manager, characterized in that: It includes an intermediate arm (1), and connecting modules (2) are installed at both ends of the intermediate arm (1). The connecting modules (2) are connected to the slide rail parts, and the relative movement between the intermediate arm (1) and the slide rail parts is realized through the connecting modules (2). The structure of the connecting module (2) is as follows: the two ends of the intermediate arm (1) are bent to form folded ears (12), and a connecting piece (3) connected to the slide rail is fitted on the folded ears (12); the surface of the folded ears (12) has multiple grooves (18) along the circumferential direction, and one end of the connecting piece (3) extends a hollow curled structure (31), and a groove (32) is opened on the curled structure (31) along the curling direction; it also includes a stop piece (5) embedded in the groove (18), the connecting piece (3) is fitted on the folded ears (12) through the curled structure (31) and slides along the folded ears (12), and when one of the grooves (18) on the folded ears (12) is exposed through the groove (32) on the curled structure (31), the stop piece (5) is installed to restrict the sliding of the connecting piece (3), wherein the stop piece (5) is stuck in the groove (32) to restrict the sliding.

2. The simplified cable manager as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The intermediate arm (1) is made of round steel, and multiple cable ties are installed on the intermediate arm (1).

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