Wire arranging device

Abstract

A kind of wire arrangement, including connecting piece, slide rail group and wire arrangement component, the sliding group includes first slide rail and second slide rail, the first slide rail includes first outer rail, first middle rail and first inner rail, the second slide rail includes second outer rail, second middle rail and second inner rail;The wire arrangement component includes first slide arm, second slide arm, third slide arm and fourth slide arm, and the support cross bar is pivotally connected with the second slide arm and the third slide arm, the first slide arm is movably connected to the second outer rail by the connecting piece, the fourth slide arm is movably connected to the first inner rail by the connecting piece, one end of the support cross bar is connected to the first middle rail by the connecting piece, the other end is connected to the second middle rail by the connecting piece.The wire arrangement described above is connected by setting connecting piece, slide rail group and wire arrangement component, to improve the extension length of wire arrangement, satisfy more production demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to a cable management device. Background Technology

[0002] Server chassis typically include cable management systems to organize and support cables. Existing cable management systems generally consist of three arms, each pivotally connected and capable of being extended and folded relative to the others. However, due to varying market demands, the extension length of these three arms is often insufficient to meet the needs of cable management within devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a cable management device to solve the above problems.

[0004] This application provides a cable management device for organizing and carrying cables. The cable management device includes a connector, a slide rail assembly, and a cable management component. The slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The first and second slide rails are arranged parallel to each other. The first slide rail includes a first outer rail, a first middle rail, and a first inner rail. The first middle rail is slidably mounted on the first outer rail, and the first inner rail is slidably mounted on the first middle rail. The second slide rail includes a second outer rail, a second middle rail, and a second inner rail. The second middle rail is slidably mounted on the second outer rail, and the second inner rail is slidably mounted on the second middle rail. The cable management assembly includes a first sliding arm, a second sliding arm, a third sliding arm, a fourth sliding arm, and a support crossbar. The first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm, and the fourth sliding arm are pivotally connected end to end to accommodate the cable. The support crossbar is rotatably connected to the pivot joint of the second sliding arm and the third sliding arm. The first sliding arm is movably connected to the second outer rail via the connector, and the fourth sliding arm is movably connected to the first inner rail via the connector. One end of the support crossbar is connected to the first middle rail via the connector, and the other end is connected to the second middle rail via the connector.

[0005] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the support crossbar includes a first sliding member and a second sliding member slidably sleeved on the first sliding member. One end of the first sliding member is movably mounted on the second middle rail through the connector, and the other end is slidably sleeved on the second sliding member. The end of the second sliding member away from the first sliding member is movably mounted on the first middle rail through the connector.

[0006] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the first slider is further provided with a retaining portion, which protrudes from the surface of the first slider near the second slider to retain the second slider, thereby restricting the movement of the second slider.

[0007] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the second sliding arm is provided with a first bent portion, which is disposed toward the fourth sliding arm to restrict the movement of the support crossbar, and the third sliding arm is provided with a second bent portion, which is disposed toward the first sliding arm to restrict the movement of the support crossbar.

[0008] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the second sliding arm is also provided with a first protrusion, which cooperates with a pivot hole provided on the first sliding member.

[0009] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the cable management assembly further includes a mating member that passes through the pivot hole on the second slide arm, the third slide arm, and the first slide member, and the mating member is disposed at the pivot point between the second slide arm and the third slide arm.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the connecting member includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. One end of the first connecting member is connected to the first outer rail, and the other end is pivotally connected to the first sliding arm, so that the end of the first sliding arm away from the second sliding arm rotates relative to the first connecting member. One end of the second connecting member is connected to the first sliding member, and the other end is connected to the second middle rail, so that when the second middle rail slides, it drives the first sliding member to move.

[0011] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the connector further includes a third connector and a fourth connector. One end of the third connector is connected to the second sliding member, and the other end is connected to the first middle rail, so that when the first middle rail slides, it drives the second sliding member to move. One end of the fourth connector is connected to the first inner rail, and the other end is pivotally connected to the fourth sliding arm, so that the end of the fourth sliding arm away from the third sliding arm rotates relative to the fourth connector, and when the first inner rail slides, it drives the fourth sliding arm to move.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the cable management assembly further includes a plurality of cable clamps, which are respectively disposed in the first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm and the fourth sliding arm to clamp the cable.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this application, the first sliding arm includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end being movably connected to the second outer rail via the connector, and the second end being pivotally connected to one end of the second sliding arm.

[0014] The aforementioned cable management device increases the extension length of the cable management device by pivotally connecting the first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm, the fourth sliding arm, and the supporting crossbar, and by setting the first sliding arm, the fourth sliding arm, and the supporting crossbar on the corresponding tracks of the slide rail assembly, thereby meeting more production needs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management device from one angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management device from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the cable management component in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the support crossbar in one embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management component in one embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the cable management device in one embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of some cable management components in other embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 8A This is a schematic diagram of the cable management device in one state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 8B This is a schematic diagram of another state of the cable management device in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 8C This is a schematic diagram of another state of the cable management device in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Explanation of main component symbols

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[0028] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "attached" to another component, it can be directly on the other component or it can be placed in a component. When a component is said to be "set" on another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be placed in a component.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] This application provides a cable management device for organizing and carrying cables. The cable management device includes a connector, a slide rail assembly, and a cable management component. The slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The first and second slide rails are arranged parallel to each other. The first slide rail includes a first outer rail, a first middle rail, and a first inner rail. The first middle rail is slidably mounted on the first outer rail, and the first inner rail is slidably mounted on the first middle rail. The second slide rail includes a second outer rail, a second middle rail, and a second inner rail. The second middle rail is slidably mounted on the second outer rail, and the second inner rail is slidably mounted on the second middle rail. The cable management assembly includes a first sliding arm, a second sliding arm, a third sliding arm, a fourth sliding arm, and a support crossbar. The first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm, and the fourth sliding arm are pivotally connected end to end to accommodate the cable. The support crossbar is rotatably connected to the pivot joint of the second sliding arm and the third sliding arm. The first sliding arm is movably connected to the second outer rail via the connector, and the fourth sliding arm is movably connected to the first inner rail via the connector. One end of the support crossbar is connected to the first middle rail via the connector, and the other end is connected to the second middle rail via the connector.

[0033] The aforementioned cable management device increases the extension length of the cable management device by pivotally connecting the first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm, the fourth sliding arm, and the supporting crossbar, and by setting the first sliding arm, the fourth sliding arm, and the supporting crossbar on the corresponding tracks of the slide rail assembly, thereby meeting more production needs.

[0034] The following describes some embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Please see Figure 1The cable management device 100 includes a slide rail assembly 10, a cable management component 20, and a connector 30. The cable management component 20 is slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly 10 via the connector 30. The cable management component 20 is used to organize and support cables in external devices to improve the safety of the external devices and the convenience of subsequent maintenance.

[0036] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The slide rail assembly 10 includes a first slide rail 11 and a second slide rail 12, which are arranged parallel to each other and are substantially in the same plane. The first slide rail 11 includes a first outer rail 111, a first middle rail 112, and a first inner rail 113. The first middle rail 112 is slidably disposed on the first outer rail 111, and the first inner rail 113 is slidably disposed on the first middle rail 112.

[0037] The second slide rail 12 includes a second outer rail 121, a second middle rail 122, and a second inner rail 123. The second middle rail 122 is slidably disposed on the second outer rail 121, and the second inner rail 123 is slidably disposed on the second middle rail 122.

[0038] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cable management assembly 20 includes a first sliding arm 21, a second sliding arm 22, a third sliding arm 23, a fourth sliding arm 24, and a support crossbar 25. The first sliding arm 21, the second sliding arm 22, the third sliding arm 23, and the fourth sliding arm 24 are pivotally connected end to end to accommodate cables. The support crossbar 25 is rotatably connected to the pivot points of the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23. The first sliding arm 21 includes a first end 211 and a second end 212 opposite to the first end 211. The first end 211 is movably connected to the second outer rail 121 via a connector 30, and the second end 212 is pivotally connected to one end of the second sliding arm 22. One end of the third sliding arm 23 is pivotally connected to one end of the second sliding arm 22, and the other end is pivotally connected to the fourth sliding arm 24. The fourth sliding arm 24 includes a third end 241, which is movably connected to the first inner rail 113 via a connector 30.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 The supporting crossbar 25 includes a first sliding member 251 and a second sliding member 252 slidably disposed on the first sliding member 251. The first sliding member 251 is sleeved on the second sliding member 252, and one end of the first sliding member 251 is movably mounted on the second central rail 122 via a connecting member 30, while the other end is slidably sleeved on the second sliding member 252. The end of the second sliding member 252 away from the first sliding member 251 is movably mounted on the first central rail 112 via the connecting member 30, and the second sliding member 252 is slidably engaged with the first sliding member 251.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first sliding member 251 is further provided with a retaining portion 2511, which protrudes from the surface of the first sliding member 251 near the second sliding member 252 to retain the second sliding member 252, thereby restricting the movement of the second sliding member 252. The second sliding member 252 is provided with a groove 2521 for accommodating the retaining portion 2511, and the retaining portion 2511 reciprocates along the groove 2521, while the groove 2521 limits the retaining portion 2511 to prevent misalignment or separation of the first sliding member 251 and the second sliding member 252 during relative sliding. The first sliding member 251 is also provided with a pivot hole 2512 for cooperating with the second sliding arm 22 to realize the connection between the first sliding member 251 and the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 at the pivot point.

[0041] It is understandable that the length and shape of the first slider 251 and the second slider 252 can be designed according to actual needs, and no restrictions are imposed here.

[0042] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6In one embodiment, the second sliding arm 22 is further provided with a first bending portion 221, which faces the fourth sliding arm 24 to restrict the movement of the supporting crossbar 25 on one side. The third sliding arm 23 is further provided with a second bending portion 231, which faces the first sliding arm 21 to restrict the movement of the supporting crossbar 25 on the other side. The second sliding arm 22 is also provided with a first protrusion 222, which cooperates with a first pivot hole 2512 so that the first sliding member 251 can move arbitrarily under the restriction of the first protrusion 222, but cannot disengage from the second sliding arm 22. In one embodiment, there are two first protrusions 222, which are symmetrically arranged. It can be understood that when the supporting crossbar 25 is connected to the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23, the pivot hole 2512 of the first sliding member 251 is fitted onto the first protrusion 222. Furthermore, the first sliding member 251 is engaged with the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 on both sides under the constraints of the first bending portion 221 and the second bending portion 231, respectively, and the second sliding member 252 is slidably connected to the first sliding member 251. In one embodiment, the pivot hole 2512 is set to be generally square, and the two first protrusions 222 generally form a circle. The side length of the pivot hole 2512 is greater than the maximum diameter of the circle formed by the two first protrusions 222, so that the two first protrusions 222 can move within the pivot hole 2512, and under the constraint of the mating member 26, they will not disengage from the pivot hole 2512. This gives the first sliding member 251 a higher degree of freedom at the connection with the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23, making the cable management assembly 20 fold and retract more smoothly. It is understood that the shapes of the first protrusions 222 and the pivot hole 2512 can be other shapes, as long as the first sliding member 251 cannot disengage from the second sliding arm 22 under the constraint of the first protrusions 222. No restrictions are imposed here. In one embodiment, the first bend 221 is "L" shaped and the second bend 231 is "L" shaped.

[0043] Please see Figure 7 In other embodiments, the pivot hole 2512 provided by the first sliding member 251 is used to install the mating member 26. The mating member 26 passes through the pivot hole 2512 and the connection between the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 to realize the rotational connection between the first sliding member 251 and the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23.

[0044] Please continue reading. Figure 6When the cable management assembly 20 is in the folded state, the center lines of the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 are on the same straight line, and the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 largely overlap with the support crossbar 25, which supports the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23. When the cable management assembly 20 is extended by an external force, the first sliding member 251 and the second sliding member 252 move under the action of the first middle rail 112 and the second middle rail 122. Thus, when the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 extend, the displacement of the first sliding member 251 absorbs the excess gap between the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23, so as to achieve precise movement of the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23.

[0045] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connecting member 30 includes a first connecting member 31, a second connecting member 32, a third connecting member 33, and a fourth connecting member 34, all of which are mounted on the slide rail assembly 10. Specifically, one end of the first connecting member 31 is connected to the second outer rail 121, and the other end is pivotally connected to the first sliding arm 21, allowing the end of the first sliding arm 21 away from the second sliding arm 22 to rotate relative to the first connecting member 31. One end of the second connecting member 32 is connected to the first sliding member 251, and the other end is connected to the second middle rail 122, so that when the second middle rail 122 slides, it drives the first sliding member 251 to move.

[0046] One end of the third connecting member 33 is connected to the second sliding member 252, and the other end is connected to the first middle rail 112, so that when the first middle rail 112 slides, it drives the second sliding member 252 to move. One end of the fourth connecting member 34 is connected to the first inner rail 113, and the other end is pivotally connected to the fourth sliding arm 24, so that the end of the fourth sliding arm 24 away from the third sliding arm 23 rotates relative to the fourth connecting member 34, and when the first inner rail 113 slides, it drives the fourth sliding arm 24 to move.

[0047] The cable management assembly 20 also includes a plurality of cable clips (not shown in the figure), which are respectively disposed in the first sliding arm 21, the second sliding arm 22, the third sliding arm 23 and the fourth sliding arm 24 to hold cables. In one embodiment, there are 12 cable clips, which are evenly disposed on the first sliding arm 21, the second sliding arm 22, the third sliding arm 23 and the fourth sliding arm 24.

[0048] Please see Figure 6 The cable management device 100 is in a retracted state, with the center lines of the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 collinear, and the center lines of the first sliding arm 21 and the fourth sliding arm 24 parallel to each other. In one embodiment, the first sliding arm 21 and the fourth sliding arm 24 have the same structure, and the second sliding arm 22 and the third sliding arm 23 have largely similar structures, in order to minimize the volume of the cable management device 100.

[0049] Please refer to them in order. Figure 8A , Figure 8B as well as Figure 8C When the cable management device 100 is in a folded state and subjected to external pulling force, the first sliding arm 21, the second sliding arm 22, the third sliding arm 23, and the fourth sliding arm 24 gradually unfold. The first sliding member 251 and the second sliding member 252 move synchronously with the first middle rail 112 and the second middle rail 122. The first sliding arm 21 extends first, followed by the second sliding arm 22, then the third sliding arm 23, and finally the fourth sliding arm 24 extends under the action of the first inner rail 113. It can be understood that the cable management device 100 is similar to the extended state when it begins to fold under external force, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] The above-mentioned cable management device 100 increases the extension length of the cable management device 100 by pivotally connecting the first sliding arm 21, the second sliding arm 22, the third sliding arm 23, the fourth sliding arm 24 and the support crossbar 25, and by setting the first sliding arm 21, the fourth sliding arm 24 and the support crossbar 25 on the corresponding tracks of the slide rail assembly 10, so as to meet more production needs.

[0051] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the spirit and essence of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A wire management device for organizing and carrying cables, comprising a connector, characterized in that, The wire arrangement further comprises: The slide rail group comprises a first slide rail and a second slide rail, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are arranged in parallel, the first slide rail comprises a first outer rail, a first middle rail and a first inner rail, the first middle rail is slidably arranged on the first outer rail, the first inner rail is slidably arranged on the first middle rail, the second slide rail comprises a second outer rail, a second middle rail and a second inner rail, the second middle rail is slidably arranged on the second outer rail, and the second inner rail is slidably arranged on the second middle rail; The wire arrangement further comprises: The wire arrangement further comprises: The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm. When the wire arrangement is extended under the action of an external force, the first slide member and the second slide member move under the action of the first middle rail and the second middle rail, so that when the second slide arm and the third slide arm are extended, the excess gap between the second slide arm and the third slide arm is absorbed by the displacement of the first slide member.

2. The wire management device of claim 1, wherein: The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm.

3. The wire management device of claim 2, wherein: The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm.

4. The wire management device of claim 3, wherein: The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm.

5. The wire management device of claim 2, wherein: The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm. The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm. The first slide member is rotatably connected with the pivot connection positions of the second slide arm and the third slide arm.

6. The wire management device of claim 2, wherein: The connecting piece comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, one end of the first connecting piece is connected with the first outer rail, and the other end is pivotally connected with the first sliding arm, so that the first sliding arm rotates relative to the first connecting piece away from one end of the second sliding arm; one end of the second connecting piece is connected with the first sliding piece, and the other end is connected with the first middle rail, so that the first middle rail drives the first sliding piece to move when sliding.

7. The wire management device of claim 1, wherein: The connecting piece further comprises a third connecting piece and a fourth connecting piece, one end of the third connecting piece is connected with the second sliding piece, and the other end is connected with the first middle rail, so that the first middle rail drives the second sliding piece to move when sliding; one end of the fourth connecting piece is connected with the first inner rail, and the other end is pivotally connected with the fourth sliding arm, so that the fourth sliding arm rotates relative to the fourth connecting piece away from one end of the third sliding arm, and the first inner rail drives the fourth sliding arm to move when sliding.

8. The wire management device of claim 1, wherein: The wire arrangement assembly further comprises a plurality of cable clamps, and the plurality of cable clamps are respectively arranged in the first sliding arm, the second sliding arm, the third sliding arm and the fourth sliding arm to clamp the cable.

9. The wire management device of claim 1, wherein: The first sliding arm comprises a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, the first end portion is movably connected with the second outer rail through the connecting piece, and the second end portion is pivotally connected with one end of the second sliding arm.

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