Pipeline management device, cable management device and method

Abstract

The invention relates to a pipeline management device, a cable management device and a method. A pipeline management device for guiding local distribution of common pipelines includes a body having a middle portion, a first end, and a second end. The middle portion includes a first end, a second end, and a contoured surface extending between the first end and the second end. The contoured surface guides the common pipeline relative to an object in the local environment. The first end portion abuts the first end of the middle portion and includes a first outer surface shaped to guide the common pipeline toward the middle portion and block the common pipeline from crossing the first end portion. The second end portion abuts a second end of the middle portion and includes a second outer surface shaped to direct the common pipeline toward the middle portion and block the common pipeline from crossing the second end portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to conduit management devices for guiding the local distribution of utility lines, and more specifically to cable management devices for guiding the local distribution of cables. These devices can be used to guide the local distribution of various other types of utility lines, such as electrical wires, conductors, wire harnesses, conduits, pressurized air lines, vacuum lines, air ducts, water pipes, and hydraulic lines. These devices can be located in various local environments, such as commercial buildings, commercial offices, cubicle areas, residential buildings, residential areas, commercial vehicles, and personal vehicles. Many other types of utility lines and local environments are also envisioned. Background Technology

[0002] When cleaning services perform routine tasks that use electric machines to clean many offices, power cords are pulled through cubicles and around metal partitions. These cords get caught under sharp metal corners, causing the insulation to peel off and potentially leading to arcing hazards. This puts employees at risk of electric shock and burns, and poses a fire hazard. Musculoskeletal injuries have been reported due to sudden jerking caused by pulling on power cords, followed by abrupt stopping because the cords were obstructed.

[0003] Currently, cleaning staff move through multiple office cubicles by pulling power cords while vacuuming. As the cords are pulled around the corners of the metal cubicles, they wedge themselves under the sharp metal frames. Staff must slow down to guide the cords around each cubicle. This practice results in more work for staff and slows down the task.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art continue to research and develop efforts to improve the technology used for the local distribution of electrical wires and other utility lines. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Examples of conduit management devices, cable management devices, and methods for guiding the local distribution of utility conduits are disclosed. The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples that may or may not be claimed under the subject matter of this disclosure.

[0006] In the example, a pipeline management device for guiding the local distribution of utility pipelines includes a body having a central axis. The body includes a middle section, a first end, and a second end. The middle section intersects the central axis and includes the first end, the second end, and a contoured surface extending between the first and second ends. The contoured surface has a contour for guiding the utility pipeline relative to objects in the local environment. The first end intersects the central axis, abuts the first end of the middle section, and includes a first outer surface. The first outer surface is shaped to guide the utility pipeline toward the middle section and prevent the utility pipeline from crossing the first end outside the body. The second end intersects the central axis, abuts the second end of the middle section, and includes a second outer surface. The second outer surface is shaped to guide the utility pipeline toward the middle section and prevent the utility pipeline from crossing the second end outside the body.

[0007] In the example, a method for guiding the local allocation of a utility pipeline includes: (1) installing a pipeline management device relative to an object in the local environment, the pipeline management device including a body having a middle portion having a contour surface extending between a first end and a second end, a first end adjacent to the middle portion, and a second end adjacent to the second end of the middle portion; (2) placing the utility pipeline adjacent to the contour surface; (3) pulling the utility pipeline across the contour surface; and (4) isolating the utility pipeline from the object in the local environment and guiding the utility pipeline away from the object.

[0008] In one example, a cable management device for guiding the local distribution of a cable includes a body and one or more magnets. The body has a central axis and includes a middle portion, a first end, and a second end. The middle portion intersects the central axis and includes the first end, the second end, and a contoured surface extending between the first and second ends. The contoured surface has a profile for guiding the cable relative to an object in the local environment. The first end intersects the central axis, abuts the first end of the middle portion, and includes a first outer surface. The first outer surface is shaped to guide the cable toward the middle portion and prevent the cable from crossing the first end outside the body. The second end intersects the central axis, abuts the second end of the middle portion, and includes a second outer surface. The second outer surface is shaped to guide the cable toward the middle portion and prevent the cable from crossing the second end outside the body. One or more magnets are embedded in one or more of the middle portion, the first end, and the second end. The one or more magnets are configured to secure the body to an object in the local environment.

[0009] Other examples of the pipe management apparatus, cable management apparatus, and methods for guiding the local allocation of utility pipelines will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a front view of an example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an example of a local environment, where Figure 1 The two pipeline management devices and the utility pipeline are placed relative to objects in the local environment;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a front view of another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0013] Figure 4A This is a bottom view of yet another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local distribution of utility pipelines;

[0014] Figure 4B This is a top view of yet another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0015] Figure 4C This is a top view of an example mounting plate used to attach pipeline management devices in another example of a local environment;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a front view of yet another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0017] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A perspective view of an example of the first end of a pipeline management device;

[0018] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device;

[0019] Figure 8A yes Figure 7 A perspective view of an example of the first end of a pipeline management device;

[0020] Figure 8B yes Figure 7 A perspective view of an example of the second end of a pipeline management device;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of an example of a cut-off body used in a pipeline management device;

[0022] Figure 10A This is a bottom view of another example of a cut-off body used for pipeline management devices;

[0023] Figure 10B This is a top view of yet another example of a cut-off body used in pipeline management devices;

[0024] Figure 10CThis is a top view of an example of a mounting plate for attaching a pipeline management device to a cut-off body in a localized environment;

[0025] Figure 11A This is a perspective view of another example of the second end, which has an example of a retaining lip for truncating the body;

[0026] Figure 11B It is a cross-sectional view of another example of an object in another example of a local environment;

[0027] Figure 11C This is a perspective view of yet another example of the second end, which has another example of a retaining lip for truncating the body;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of an example of an extension member for a pipeline management device having a cut-off body;

[0029] Figure 13A This is a perspective view of an example of a nested extension member for installation on the second end of a pipeline management device;

[0030] Figure 13B yes Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an example of the second end;

[0031] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing an example of a recessed area within an object in a local environment;

[0032] Figure 15 yes Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device;

[0033] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for guiding the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0034] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating an example of the installation of pipeline management devices in the method;

[0035] Figure 18 Combination Figure 16 This is another example of a method for guiding the local allocation of utility pipelines and Figure 16 A flowchart of another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0036] Figure 19 Combination Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating yet another example of a method for guiding the local allocation of utility pipelines;

[0037] Figure 20 yes Figure 16 A flowchart of yet another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0038] Figure 21 yes Figure 16 A flowchart of yet another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0039] Figure 22A This is an exploded view of yet another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local distribution of utility pipelines;

[0040] Figure 22B It is shown at the top. Figure 22A A perspective view of the pipeline management device;

[0041] Figure 22C It shows the bottom. Figure 22A Another perspective view of the pipeline management device;

[0042] Figure 23 yes Figure 16 A flowchart of yet another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0043] Figure 24 yes Figure 16 A flowchart of another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0044] Figure 25A This is an exploded view of yet another example of a pipeline management device used to guide the local distribution of utility pipelines;

[0045] Figure 25B It is shown in assembled form. Figure 25A Side view of the pipeline management device;

[0046] Figure 26 Combination Figure 23 yes Figure 16 A flowchart of yet another example of the method for installing a pipeline management device;

[0047] Figure 27 This is a block diagram of an aircraft production and maintenance method that implements one or more examples of the conduit management apparatus, cable management apparatus and method for guiding the local allocation of utility conduits disclosed herein;

[0048] Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram of one or more aircraft in conjunction with examples of conduit management devices and cable management devices disclosed herein for guiding the local allocation of utility conduits;

[0049] Figure 29A A perspective view of yet another example of a cut-off body used in a pipeline management device; and

[0050] Figure 29B A perspective view of yet another example of a cut-off section of a pipeline management device. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Various examples of conduit management devices 100, cable management devices 126, and methods 1600, 1800, and 1900 provide technical specifications for conduit and cable management devices. For example, utility conduit 102 includes electrical wires, conductors, wire harnesses, conduits, pressurized air lines, vacuum lines, air ducts, water pipes, and hydraulic lines. Conduit management devices 100 and cable management devices 126 can be installed in various local environments 200, such as commercial buildings, commercial offices, partitioned areas, residential buildings, residential areas, commercial vehicles, and personal vehicles. Many other types of utility conduits 102 and local environments 200 are also envisioned.

[0052] In one example, a magnetically detachable cable management device facilitates the movement of wires around a metal structure such as a partition wall or door. The interior of the cable management device is attached to a structural element of the local environment 200 via a 90-degree section containing a series of magnets (e.g., two upper magnets and two lower magnets). The exterior of the cable management device has a smooth, rounded surface with contoured guides to prevent wires from rising above the top of the device. The radius of the cable management device guides the wires away from the floor and prevents them from wedging under the partition frame. Additional magnets can be embedded on top of the cable management device to allow for the use of magnetic poles to install and remove the device with reduced bending. The cable management device may include stackable height-adjustable plates to allow for openings of different sizes on the bottom of the partition. Alternatively, the cable management device may include a circular top cover with wire channels at both ends to allow wires to pass through doors or across the edges of the partition.

[0053] Different examples of conduit and cable management devices include wire-protected mushroom models, stackable mushroom models, and apple core models, which are attached via magnets to, for example, compartments and / or doors to protect wires such as those of a vacuum cleaner, as well as other devices used around structures that may obstruct wires that could have their insulation stripped, leading to electric shock and fire. Obstruction of wires can also cause musculoskeletal injuries and falls.

[0054] Various examples of conduit and cable management devices may include a circular top cover and two stackable height-adjustable panels. The circular top cover has cable channels to prevent cables from rising over the top of the device, and the two stackable height-adjustable panels allow for openings of different sizes, for example, in the bottom of a cubicle. Conduit and cable management devices can be used to open doors and provide a path for cables. For example, conduit and cable management devices are used to help protect the wires of vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, and other electrical corded devices used in office spaces or around structures and doors. Wires can also become stuck, causing people using corded devices to be pulled backward, resulting in injury.

[0055] Various examples of conduit and cable management devices can be attached to partition walls or doors via magnets to prevent, for example, wires from becoming trapped beneath the structure. Conduit and cable management devices are easy to attach and remove, lightweight, and can have magnets on top to allow for installation and removal with extension rods, improving ergonomics. Apple core models can be used to support open doors and allow wires to easily pass through openings. Apple core models can also be located on top of partition walls to allow wires to cross edges and remain within their distribution paths.

[0056] Different examples of conduit and cable management devices can be 3D printed. One example is a magnetically removable corner cover that allows, for example, cleaning staff to easily attach conduit and cable management devices to, for example, the corner of a metal office cubicle during a cleaning session. This allows cables to be pulled at the corner without scratching sharp metal and reduces the dragging force generated when cables are clamped and hooked (which could potentially cause musculoskeletal injuries).

[0057] Different examples of removable corner covers feature neodymium magnets embedded within them, allowing cleaning staff to quickly attach or remove the cover using a rod with magnets (e.g., a broom handle), reducing bending and squatting. These removable corner covers are designed to attach to the top of the cubicle boundary to hold the wire in the desired position and prevent it from slipping. Specially curved composite-radius plastic corner guides with neodymium magnets facilitate attachment and removal, allowing the wire to slide around the metal office cubicle frame. Radius on the top and bottom of the guides directs the wire away from the floor and prevents it from wedging under the cubicle frame.

[0058] A smooth, composite-radius plastic clip-on cover with magnets embedded within the material allows for easy attachment and removal for quick maneuvering by cleaning staff. Additional magnets can be embedded in the top of this removable angled cover, allowing cleaning staff to quickly remove and attach the device using a magnetic broom handle or similar object. All operations or similar tasks involving pulling wires through and around office spaces can utilize methods for guiding utility wiring, eliminating problems such as wires getting caught on cubicle frames.

[0059] Main Reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C as well as Figures 25A to 25B As an example, this disclosure relates to a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 1 An example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 2 An example of a local environment 200 is shown, in which Figure 1 The two pipeline management devices 100 and the common pipeline 102 are placed relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. Figure 3 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 4A A bottom view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4B A top view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4C An example of a mounting plate 408 is shown for attaching a pipeline management device 100 in another example of a local environment 200. Figure 5 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown.

[0060] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8A It shows Figure 7 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8B It shows Figure 7 An example of the second end 120 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 9 An example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10A A bottom view of another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10B A top view of yet another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10C A top view shows an example of a mounting plate 1004 for attaching a cut-off body 902 of a pipeline management device 100 in a local environment 200. Figure 11A Another example of the second end 120 is shown, which has an example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902. Figure 11B A cross-sectional view of another example of object 202 in another example of local environment 200 is shown. Figure 11CAnother example of the second end 120 is shown, which has another example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902.

[0061] Figure 12 An extension member 1202 of a pipeline management device 100 having a cut-off body 902 is shown. Figure 13A An example of a nested extension member 1304 for installation on the second end 120 of a pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 13B It shows Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an example of the second end 120. Figure 14 An example of a recessed region 1402 in an object 202 of a local environment 200 is shown. Figure 15 It shows Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 22A An exploded view of yet another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 22B It shows Figure 22A Top perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 22C It shows Figure 22A Bottom perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 25A An exploded view of yet another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 25B Shown in assembly form Figure 25A Pipeline management device 100.

[0062] Refer again Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C , Figures 25A to 25B as well as Figures 29A to 29BIn one or more examples, a conduit management device 100 for guiding the local distribution of a utility line 102 includes a body 104 having a central axis 106. The body 104 includes a central portion 108, a first end 116, and a second end 120. The central portion 108 intersects the central axis 106 and includes a first end 110, a second end 112, and a contour surface 114 extending between the first end 110 and the second end 112. The contour surface 114 has a contour that guides the utility line 102 relative to an object 202 in the local environment 200. The first end 116 intersects the central axis 106, abuts the first end 110 of the central portion 108, and includes a first outer surface 118. The first outer surface 118 is shaped to guide the utility line 102 toward the central portion 108 and to prevent the utility line 102 from passing over the first end 116 and outside the body 104. The second end 120 intersects the central axis 106, is adjacent to the second end 112 of the middle portion 108, and includes a second outer surface 122. The second outer surface 122 is shaped to guide the utility line 102 toward the middle portion 108 and to prevent the utility line 102 from crossing the second end 120 outside the body 104.

[0063] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the utility pipeline 102 includes wires, cables, fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables, coaxial cables, electrical conductors, wire harnesses, hoses, pressurized air pipelines, pressurized air hoses, pneumatic pipelines, pneumatic hoses, vacuum pipelines, dust collection hoses, flexible air ducts, flexible water pipes, flexible drain pipes, hydraulic pipelines, pressurized hydraulic pipelines, or any other suitable utility pipeline (in any suitable combination). In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the body 104 includes an integral body. In yet another example of the pipeline management device 100, the body 104 includes thermosetting materials, thermoplastic materials, polycarbonate materials, polymethyl methacrylate materials, polyethylene terephthalate diol materials, polyvinyl chloride materials, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene materials, polytetrafluoroethylene materials, nylon materials, polylactic acid materials, or any other suitable materials in any suitable combination.

[0064] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the body 104 is manufactured using injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, CNC machining, plastic casting, or any other suitable manufacturing process in any suitable combination. In yet another example of the pipeline management device 100, objects 202 in the local environment 200 include the ends of partition wing panels, the tops of panels for partitions, the walls of partition wing panels, door faces, walls, floors, half-walls, steps, windows, substrates, or any other suitable objects, or any suitable combination thereof. In yet another example of the pipeline management device 100, the local environment 200 includes commercial buildings, business offices, partitioned areas, residential buildings, living areas, areas through which utility lines are distributed, commercial vehicles in which utility lines are distributed, personal vehicles in which utility lines are distributed, or any other suitable local environment in any suitable combination thereof.

[0065] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the contour surface 114 of the central portion 108 of the body 104 includes a low-friction coating 124 configured to facilitate the pulling of the utility line 102 across the contour surface 114. In another example, the low-friction coating 124 includes a polytetrafluoroethylene coating, a silicone coating, a ceramic coating, or any other suitable low-friction coating in any suitable combination. In yet another example of the pipeline management device 100, the central portion 108 of the body 104 includes at least one bearing 302 embedded in and circumferentially spaced around the contour surface 114 to facilitate the pulling of the utility line 102 across the contour surface 114. In another example, the at least one bearing 302 includes a needle bearing, a needle roller bearing, a cage needle roller bearing, a roller bearing, or any other suitable bearing in any suitable combination.

[0066] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the body 104 includes a through hole 2202 along the central axis 106 configured to receive a bolt 2204. The through hole 2202 includes a first countersunk hole 2206 at the top surface 2208 of the body 104 and a second countersunk hole 2210 at the bottom surface 2212 of the body 104. In this example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes a first radial ball bearing 2214, a second radial ball bearing 2216, and a mounting plate 2218. The first radial ball bearing 2214 is fixed in the first countersunk hole 2206 and configured to receive the bolt 2204. The second radial ball bearing 2216 is fixed in the second countersunk hole 2210 and configured to receive the bolt 2204. The mounting plate 2218 is configured to be mounted on a base plate 1110 and engaged by bolts 2204 to support the second radial ball bearing 2216, thereby supporting the pipeline management device 100. In another example, the pipeline management device 100 further includes a retaining bracket 2502, a first thrust bearing 2510, and a second thrust bearing 2514. The retaining bracket 2502 includes a first arm 2504, a second arm 2506, and a retaining member 2508 extending between the first arm 2504 and the second arm 2506 and radially covering a portion of the body 104 to retain the common pipeline 102. The first arm 2504 covers a first radial ball bearing 2214 and is configured to receive a bolt 2204. The second arm 2506 covers a second radial ball bearing 2216 and is configured to receive a bolt 2204. The first thrust bearing 2510 is configured to receive a bolt 2204 and is disposed between the head 2512 of the bolt 2204 and the first arm 2504 of the retaining bracket 2502. The second thrust bearing 2514 is configured to receive a bolt 2204 and is disposed between the second arm 2506 of the retaining bracket 2502 and a mounting plate 2218.

[0067] In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an attachment mechanism 402 configured to secure the body 104 to an object 202 in the local environment 200. In another example, the attachment mechanism 402 includes one or more magnets 404, one or more zippers, one or more hook-and-loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, one or more mounting tabs 2902, or any other suitable attachment mechanism in any suitable combination. In yet another further example, the attachment mechanism 402 includes one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more aluminum manganese carbon magnets, one or more aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable combination. In a further example, attachment mechanism 402 includes a flange 406 that is secured to body 104 and configured to secure pipeline management device 100 relative to object 202 in local environment 200. In yet another example, attachment mechanism 402 includes a mounting plate 408 secured to object 202 in local environment 200. In this example, body 104 is secured to mounting plate 408.

[0068] In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an installation / removal mechanism 410 attached to the body 104 to facilitate the installation and removal of the pipeline management device 100 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In another example, the installation / removal mechanism 410 includes a magnet 404. In a further example, the magnet 404 includes neodymium magnets, dithionite magnets, dysprosium magnets, ytterbium magnets, cerium magnets, samarium magnets, ferric nitride magnets, aluminum manganese carbon magnets, aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable combination. In yet another further example, the installation / removal mechanism 410 includes a clamping mechanism, a hole screw, a hook screw, a gripper, or any other suitable installation / removal mechanism in any suitable combination.

[0069] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the first end 116 of the body 104 is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap 502, having a varying first diameter 504 intersecting the central axis 106. The middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 506 intersecting the central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 506 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the varying first diameter 504 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 506 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 506 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimized. The second end 120 of the body 104 includes a base 508 having a varying third diameter 510 that intersects the central axis 106 and decreases from a wider diameter 512 to a narrower diameter, thus smoothly transitioning to abutting the varying second diameter 506 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the varying first diameter 504 of the first end 116 is larger than the varying third diameter 510 of the second end 120, and the varying third diameter 510 is larger than the varying second diameter 506 of the middle portion 108. In another example, the first end 116, shaped like a mushroom cap 502, includes a droop 602 near the outer periphery 514 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The droop 602 forms a channel 604 to prevent the utility line 102 from crossing the first end 116. In yet another further example, the wider diameter 512 of the second end 120 prevents the utility line 102 from crossing the first end 116.

[0070] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, a first end 116 of the body 104 includes a first thickness 702 having a first diameter 704 intersecting a central axis 106. A middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 706 intersecting the central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 706 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the first diameter 704 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 706 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimized. The second end 120 of the body 104 includes a second thickness 708 having a third diameter 710, which intersects the central axis 106 and smoothly transitions to abutting a changing second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the first diameter 704 of the first end 116 is larger than the changing second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108, and the third diameter 710 is larger than the changing second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108. In another example, the conduit management device 100 is symmetrical about the midpoint 712 of the central axis 106 relative to the middle portion 108. In another example, the first end 116 includes a cantilever 802 near the outer periphery 714 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The cantilever 802 forms a channel 804 to prevent the utility conduit 102 from crossing the first end 116. In a further example, the second end 120 includes a cantilever 806 adjacent to the outer periphery 716 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The overhang 806 forms a channel 808 to prevent the utility line 102 from crossing the second end 120.

[0071] In another example of the pipeline management device 100, the body 104 includes a truncated body 902, wherein a wedge-shaped portion 904 along the central axis 106 is truncated from the outer periphery 906 of the body 104 toward the center 908. The wedge-shaped portion 904 forms a first truncated surface 910 in a first end 116, a second truncated surface 912 in a middle portion 108, and a third truncated surface 914 in a second end 120. The first truncated surface 910, the second truncated surface 912, and the third truncated surface 914 are configured to match an object 202 in the local environment 200. In a further example, object 202 in local environment 200 includes the end of a partition wing panel, the top of a partition panel, a corner on the vertical edge of a door, a corner on the top edge of a door, a corner on the door frame of an open door, the legs of an object, wheels of a moving object, the outer corner of a wall, the outer corner of a half-wall, the corner of a step, the corner of a through opening in a wall, the corner of a window frame, the corner of a window shell, or any other suitable object in any suitable combination.

[0072] In a further example, the wedge-shaped portion 904 cut off from the body 104 includes a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion of about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 90 degrees to about 135 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 135 degrees to about 157.5 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 137.5 degrees to about 180 degrees, or any other suitable size or shape cut off in any suitable combination. In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an attachment mechanism 916 configured to secure the cut-off body 902 to an object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0073] In yet another example, attachment mechanism 916 includes one or more magnets 404, one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, one or more mounting tabs 2902, or any other suitable attachment mechanism in any suitable combination. In another, even further example, attachment mechanism 916 includes one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more ferrite nitride magnets, one or more aluminum manganese carbon magnets, one or more aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable combination. In yet another, even further example, attachment mechanism 916 includes a flange 1002, which is secured to the cut-off body 902 and configured to secure the pipeline management device 100 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In yet another, or even further, example attachment 916 includes a mounting plate 1004 fixed to an object 202 within local environment 200. In this example, the truncated body 902 is fixed to the mounting plate 1004.

[0074] In yet another example, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 further includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and a retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 abuts the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced apart from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by a third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 at the outer end 920. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106 and a length 1106 from the third cut-off surface 914 to the region defined by the wedge-shaped portion 904. The thickness 1104 and length 1106 of the retaining lip 1102 are determined to retain the pipeline management device 100 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0075] In yet another example, the retaining lip 1102 is configured to accommodate a gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110 in the local environment 200, wherein the object 202 is spaced from the substrate 1110 by a support member 1112. In another, even further example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an extension member 1202, which is at least temporarily attached to the outer end 920 of the second end 120, such that the combination of the retaining lip 1102 and the extension member 1202 is configured to accommodate a gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110 in the local environment 200, wherein the object 202 is spaced from the substrate 1110 by the support member 1112. In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes a fastening mechanism 1204 configured to at least temporarily attach the extension member 1202 to the outer end 920 of the second end 120. In yet another, or even further, the retaining lip 1102 is configured to match the recessed region 1402 in object 202.

[0076] In yet another example, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 further includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and a retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 is adjacent to the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced apart from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by a third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 near the outer end 920 to the second outer surface 122. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106. The retaining lip 1102 is adjacent to the area defined by the wedge-shaped portion 904. The thickness 1104 of the retaining lip 1102 is determined to retain the pipeline management device 100 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0077] In a further example, the second end 120 of the body 104 includes a threaded hole 1302 along the central axis 106. In this example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes a nested extension member 1304 and a compression spring 1312. The nested extension member 1304 includes an outer wall 1306, a base 1308, and a bolt 1310. The outer wall 1306 is configured to adapt to the outer end 920 of the second end 120 in response to rotating the bolt 1310 into the threaded hole 1302 by rotating the nested extension member 1304. The compression spring 1312 is placed on the bolt 1310 to apply a compressive force to the nested extension member 1304 when the bolt 1310 is rotated into the threaded hole 1302. In yet another example, the compressive force facilitates the retention of the nested extension member 1304 at a desired distance between the base 1308 and the outer end 920 of the second end 120. The desired spacing can be adjusted between the minimum and maximum spacing to match the recessed area 1402 in object 202.

[0078] In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes a scalable length 1502 along a central axis 106 and a scalable width 1504 perpendicular to the central axis 106. In yet another example, the scalable length 1502 ranges from approximately 3 inches to approximately 12 inches. In yet another further example, the scalable width 1504 ranges from approximately 2 inches to approximately 6 inches.

[0079] Main Reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C , Figures 25A to 25B as well as Figure 26 By way of example, this disclosure relates to a method 1600, 1800, 1900 for guiding the local allocation of utility line 102. Figure 1 An example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 2 An example of a local environment 200 is shown, in which Figure 1 The two pipeline management devices 100 and the common pipeline 102 are placed relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. Figure 3 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 4A A bottom view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4B A top view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4C An example of a mounting plate 408 is shown for attaching a pipeline management device 100 in another example of a local environment 200. Figure 5 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown.

[0080] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8A It shows Figure 7 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8B It shows Figure 7An example of the second end 120 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 9 An example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10A A bottom view of another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10B A top view of yet another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10C A top view shows an example of a mounting plate 1004 for attaching a cut-off body 902 of a pipeline management device 100 in a local environment 200. Figure 11A Another example of the second end 120 is shown, which has an example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902. Figure 11B A cross-sectional view of another example of object 202 in another example of local environment 200 is shown. Figure 11C Another example of the second end 120 is shown, which has another example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902. Figure 12 An extension member 1202 of a pipeline management device 100 having a cut-off body 902 is shown. Figure 13A An example of a nested extension member 1304 for installation on the second end 120 of a pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 13B It shows Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an example of the second end 120. Figure 14 An example of a recessed region 1402 in an object 202 of a local environment 200 is shown. Figure 15 It shows Figure 1 Another front view of the pipeline management device 100.

[0081] Figure 16 An example of a method 1600 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is provided. Figure 17 Provided Figure 16 Example of installation 1602 of pipeline management device 100 in method 1600. Figure 18 Combination Figure 16 Examples of a method 1800 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 are provided, as well as Figure 16 Another example of the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600. Figure 19 Combination Figure 16 An example of a method 1900 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is provided. Figure 20 supply Figure 16 Another example of the installation of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600 is 1602. Figure 21 Provided Figure 16Another example of the installation of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600 is 1602. Figure 22A An exploded view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 22B It shows Figure 22A Top perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 22C It shows Figure 22A Bottom perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 23 Provided Figure 16 Another example of the installation of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600 is 1602. Figure 24 Provided Figure 16 Another example of the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600. Figure 25A An exploded view of yet another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 25B Shown in assembly form Figure 25A Pipeline management device 100. Figure 26 Combination Figure 23 Provided Figure 16 Another example of the installation of the pipeline management device 100 in method 1600 is 1602.

[0082] See figure again Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figure 16 , Figure 17 , Figures 22A to 22C , Figure 23 , Figures 25A to 25B and Figure 26 In one or more examples, method 1600 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 (see...) Figure 16The system includes a pipeline management device 100 mounted relative to an object 202 in a local environment 200. The pipeline management device 100 includes a body 104 having a central portion 108, a first end 116, and a second end 120. The central portion 108 has a contour surface 114 extending between a first end 110 and a second end 112. The first end 116 abuts the first end 110 of the central portion 108. The second end 120 abuts the second end 112 of the central portion 108. At 1604, a common pipeline 102 is placed adjacent to the contour surface 114. At 1606, the common pipeline 102 is pulled across the contour surface 114. At 1608, the common pipeline 102 is spaced away from and guided away from the object 202 within the local environment 200. In another example, method 1600 further includes guiding the common conduit 102 from a first outer surface 118 of a first end 116 toward a middle 108 during pulling 1606 of the common conduit 102. At 1612, the common conduit 102 is blocked beyond the first end 116 at the first outer surface 118 of the first end 116 and outside the body 104. In yet another example, method 1600 further includes guiding the common conduit 102 from a second outer surface 122 of a second end 120 toward a middle 108 during pulling 1606 of the common conduit 102. At 1616, the common conduit 102 is blocked beyond the second end 120 at the second outer surface 122 of the second end 120 and outside the body 104.

[0083] In yet another example of method 1600, utility line 102 includes wires, cables, fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables, coaxial cables, electrical conductors, wire harnesses, hoses, pressurized air lines, pressurized air hoses, pneumatic lines, pneumatic hoses, vacuum lines, dust collection hoses, flexible air ducts, flexible water lines, flexible drainage lines, hydraulic lines, pressurized hydraulic lines, or any other suitable utility line (in any suitable combination). In yet another example of method 1600, object 202 in local environment 200 includes the end of a partition panel, the top of a partition panel, the wall of a partition panel, the face of a door, a wall, a floor, a half-wall, a step, a window, a base plate, or any other suitable object in any suitable combination. In yet another example of method 1600, local environment 200 includes commercial buildings, commercial offices, partitioned areas, residential buildings, residential areas, areas through which utility lines are distributed, commercial vehicles in which utility lines are distributed, personal vehicles in which utility lines are distributed, or any other suitable local environment in any suitable combination.

[0084] In another example of method 1600, the contour surface 114 of the central portion 108 of the body 104 includes a low-friction coating 124 to facilitate pull of the 1606 utility line 102 across the contour surface 114. In yet another example of method 1600, the central portion 108 of the body 104 includes at least one bearing 302 embedded in and circumferentially spaced around the contour surface 114 to facilitate pull of the 1606 utility line 102 across the contour surface 114. In yet another example of method 1600, the line management device 100 includes a mounting plate 2218. In this example, mounting 1602 of the line management device 100 further includes mounting 2302 of the mounting plate 2218 to a substrate 1110 in the local environment 200 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 23 At 2304, bolts 2204 are used to secure the pipeline management device 100 to the mounting plate 2218.

[0085] In another example, body 104 includes a through hole 2202 along central axis 106 configured to receive bolt 2204. Through hole 2202 includes a first countersunk hole 2206 at top surface 2208 of body 104 and a second countersunk hole 2210 at bottom surface 2212 of body 104. Pipe management device 100 includes a first radial ball bearing 2214 fixed in the first countersunk hole 2206 and configured to receive bolt 2204, and a second radial ball bearing 2216 fixed in the second countersunk hole 2210 and configured to receive bolt 2204. The first radial ball bearing 2214 and the second radial ball bearing 2216 facilitate the pulling of utility line 1606 102 across contour surface 114.

[0086] In yet another example, the pipeline management device 100 includes a retaining bracket 2502, a first thrust bearing 2510, and a second thrust bearing 2514. The retaining bracket 2502 includes a first arm 2504, a second arm 2506, and a retaining member 2508 extending between the first arm 2504 and the second arm 2506 and radially covering a portion of the body 104 to retain the utility pipeline 102. In this example, the mounting 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 also includes placing the second thrust bearing 2514 2602 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 26At 2604, the retaining bracket 2502 is placed on the second thrust bearing 2514, wherein the second hole 2518 in the second arm 2506 is aligned with the threaded hole 2516 of the mounting plate 2218. At 2606, the body 104 is placed inside the retaining bracket 2502 between the first arm 2504 and the second arm 2506, wherein the center hole 2520 of the body 104 is aligned with the second hole 2518 of the second arm 2506 and the first hole 2522 of the first arm 2504. At 2608, the first thrust bearing 2510 is placed above the first hole 2522 of the first arm 2504. At 2610, the bolt 2204 is inserted through the first thrust bearing 2510, the first arm 2504 of the retaining bracket 2502, the body 104, the second arm 2506 of the retaining bracket 2502, and the second thrust bearing 2514. At 2612, the thread 2524 of the bolt 2204 engages with the threaded hole 2516 of the mounting plate 2218.

[0087] In another example of method 1600, the pipeline management device 100 further includes an attachment mechanism 402. In this example, the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes securing the body 104 1702 using the attachment mechanism 402 (see [link to example]). Figure 17 The attachment mechanism 402 is attached to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In another example, the attachment mechanism 402 includes one or more magnets 404, one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, one or more mounting tabs 2902, or any other suitable attachment mechanism in any suitable combination. In another further example, the attachment mechanism 402 includes one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more aluminum manganese carbon magnets, one or more aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable combination. In yet another example, the attachment mechanism 402 includes a flange 406 secured to the body 104. In this example, the mounting 1602 of the conduit management device 100 also includes securing 1704 of the flange 406 to the object 202 in the local environment 200 using one or more fasteners. In yet another example, attachment mechanism 402 includes mounting plate 408 for attaching to object 202 in local environment 200. In this example, mounting 1602 of pipeline management device 100 also includes mounting plate 408 for securing pipeline management device 100 1706 to object 202 in local environment 200.

[0088] Refer again Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figure 5 , Figure 16 and Figure 18 In one or more examples, method 1800 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 (see...) Figure 18 )include Figure 16 Method 1600. In this example, the pipeline management device 100 includes an installation / removal mechanism 410 attached to the body 104. Installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes using tools in conjunction with the installation / removal mechanism 410 to install (1802) the pipeline management device 100 to an object 202 in the local environment 200. In another example, the installation / removal mechanism 410 includes a magnet 404. In a further example, the magnet 404 includes neodymium magnets, dithionite magnets, dysprosium magnets, ytterbium magnets, cerium magnets, samarium magnets, iron nitride magnets, aluminum manganese carbon magnets, aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable combination. In yet another further example, the installation / removal mechanism 410 includes a clamping mechanism, a hole screw, a hook screw, a gripper, or any other suitable installation or removal mechanism in any suitable combination.

[0089] In another example of method 1800, the first end 116 of the body 104 is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap 502, which has a varying first diameter 504 intersecting the central axis 106. The middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 506 intersecting the central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 506 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the varying first diameter 504 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 506 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 506 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimized. The second end portion 120 of the main body 104 includes a base 508 having a varying third diameter 510 that intersects the central axis 106 and decreases from a wider diameter 512 to a narrower diameter, thus smoothly transitioning to abutting the varying second diameter 506 at the second end portion 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the varying first diameter 504 of the first end portion 116 is larger than the varying third diameter 510 of the second end portion 120, and the varying third diameter 510 is larger than the varying second diameter 506 of the middle portion 108.

[0090] In another example, the first end 116, shaped like a mushroom cap 502, includes a dangling portion 602 at the outer periphery 514 near the center 108 of the body 104. In this example, method 1800 also... Figure 16Continuing from 1606 to 1804, a sag 602 at the outer periphery 514 of the first end 116 prevents the utility line 102 from crossing the first end 116. In another further example, method 1800 also... Figure 16 1606 continues to 1806, wherein, based on the wider diameter 512 of the second end 120, the utility line 102 is blocked from crossing the second end 120.

[0091] Refer again Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 16 and Figure 19 In one or more examples, method 1900 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 (see...) Figure 19 )include Figure 16 Method 1600. In this example, a first end 116 of the body 104 includes a first thickness 702 having a first diameter 704 intersecting a central axis 106. A middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 706 intersecting a central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 706 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the first diameter 704 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 706 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimal. The second end 120 of the body 104 includes a second thickness 708 having a third diameter 710 intersecting a central axis 106 and smoothly transitioning to abutment with the varying second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the first diameter 704 of the first end 116 is greater than the second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108, and the third diameter 710 is greater than the second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108.

[0092] In another example, the first end 116 includes a hanging portion 802 at the outer periphery 714 near the center 108 of the body 104. In this example, method 1900 from Figure 16 Continuing from 1606 to 1902, a dangling portion 802 at the outer periphery 714 of the first end 116 prevents the utility line 102 from crossing the first end 116. In another example, the second end 120 includes a dangling portion 806 at the outer periphery 716 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. In this example, method 1900 from... Figure 161606 continues to 1904, wherein, based on the overhang 806 at the outer periphery 716 of the second end 120, the utility line 102 is blocked from crossing the second end 120.

[0093] Refer again Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 16 , Figure 20 , Figure 21 and Figure 24 In one or more examples of method 1600, body 104 includes a truncated body 902, wherein a wedge-shaped portion 904 along a central axis 106 is truncated from the outer periphery 906 of body 104 toward a center 908. The wedge-shaped portion 904 forms a first truncated surface 910 in a first end 116, a second truncated surface 912 in a middle portion 108, and a third truncated surface 914 in a second end 120. In this example, installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes aligning the first truncated surface 910, the second truncated surface 912, and the third truncated surface 914 with mating surfaces of an object 202 in the local environment 200 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 20 ).

[0094] In another example of method 1600, the object 202 in the local environment 200 includes the end of the wing panel of a compartment, the top of the panel of a compartment, the corner of the vertical edge of a door, the corner of the top edge of a door, the corner of the door frame of an open door, the legs of an object, the wheels of a moving object, the outer corner of a wall, the outer corner of a half-wall, the corner of a step, the corner of a through opening in a wall, the corner of a window frame, the corner of a window shell, or any other suitable object in any suitable combination.

[0095] In another example of method 1600, the wedge-shaped portion 904 cut off from the body 104 includes a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion of about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 90 degrees to about 135 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 135 degrees to about 157.5 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion ranging from about 137.5 degrees to about 180 degrees, or a cut-off portion of any suitable size or shape in any suitable combination. In yet another example of method 1600, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an attachment mechanism 916. In this example, the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes securing the cut-off body 902 2004 to an object 202 in the local environment 200 using the attachment mechanism 916.

[0096] In another example, attachment mechanism 916 includes one or more magnets 404, one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, one or more mounting tabs 2902, or any other suitable attachment mechanism in any suitable combination. In another further example, attachment mechanism 916 includes one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more aluminum manganese carbon magnets, one or more aluminum manganese gallium magnets, or any other suitable type of magnet in any suitable configuration. In yet another example, attachment mechanism 916 includes a flange 1002 secured to a cut-off body 902. In this example, mounting 1602 of the conduit management device 100 also includes securing the flange 1002 to an object 202 in the local environment 200 using one or more fasteners. In yet another example, attachment mechanism 916 includes mounting plate 408 for attaching to object 202 in local environment 200. In this example, mounting 1602 of pipeline management device 100 also includes mounting plate 408 for attaching pipeline management device 100 to object 202 in local environment 200.

[0097] In another example of method 1600, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 further includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and a retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 abuts the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced apart from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by a third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 at the outer end 920. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106 and a length 1106 from the third cut-off surface 914 to the region defined by the wedge portion 904. The thickness 1104 and length 1106 of the retaining lip 1102 are determined to retain the pipeline management device 100 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In another example, the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes fitting the retaining lip 1102 to an adapter 2102 (see Figure 21 The object 202 is placed in the gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110 in the local environment 200. The object 202 is separated from the substrate 1110 by the support member 1112.

[0098] In another further example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes an extension member 1202 that is at least temporarily attached to the outer end 920 of the second end 120. In this example, mounting 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 includes assembling a retaining lip 1102 and the extension member 1202 into a gap 1108 between an object 202 and a substrate 1110 in the local environment 200. The object 202 is spaced from the substrate 1110 by a support member 1112. In a further example, the pipeline management device 100 also includes a fastening mechanism 1204. In this example, mounting 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 also includes using the fastening mechanism 1204 to at least temporarily secure 2112 the extension member 1202 to the outer end 920 of the second end 120.

[0099] In yet another example, the retaining lip 1102 is configured to mate with a recessed region 1402 in the object 202. In this example, the mounting 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 also includes aligning the retaining lip 1102 with the recessed region 1402 in the object 202 2114. In a further example, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 also includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and the retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 abuts the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by a third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 near the outer end 920 to a second outer surface 122 of the second end 120. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106. The retaining lip 1102 is adjacent to the region defined by the wedge portion 904. The thickness 1104 of the retaining lip 1102 is determined relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200 to retain the pipeline management device 100.

[0100] In another example of method 1600, the pipeline management device 100 includes a nested extension member 1304 having an outer wall 1306, a base 1308, and a bolt 1310, the bolt 1310 being adjustably screwed into a threaded hole 1302 along a central axis 106 in a second end 120 of the body 104. In this example, the installation 1602 of the pipeline management device 100 also includes rotating the bolt 1310 2402 by rotating the nested extension member 1304 to a coarse pitch between the base 1308 and the outer end 920 of the second end 120 of the nested extension member 1304 (see [link to example]). Figure 24The object 202 is inserted into the threaded hole 1302. At 2404, the compression spring 1312 is compressed onto the threaded bolt 1310 between the outer end 920 of the second end 120 and the base 1308. At 2406, based on the gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110, the coarse spacing between the base 1308 and the outer end 920 is adjusted to achieve the desired spacing. The object 202 is separated from the substrate 1110 by the support member 1112. At 2408, based on the compression of the compression spring 1312 2404 and the adjustment of the coarse spacing 2406, a holding force is applied to the nested extension member 1304 to hold the nested extension member 1304 at the desired spacing. At 2410, the retaining lip 1102 and the nested extension member 1304 are assembled into the gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110.

[0101] General reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11A C Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figures 22A to 22C and Figures 25A to 25B By way of example, this disclosure relates to a cable management device 126 for guiding the local distribution of cable 128. Figure 1 An example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 2 An example of a local environment 200 is shown, in which Figure 1 The two pipeline management devices 100 and the common pipeline 102 are placed relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. Figure 3 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown. Figure 4A A bottom view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4B A top view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 4C An example of a mounting plate 408 is shown for attaching a pipeline management device 100 in another example of a local environment 200. Figure 5 Another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102 is shown.

[0102] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 7 It shows Figure 1Another front view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8A It shows Figure 7 An example of the first end 116 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 8B It shows Figure 7 An example of the second end 120 of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 9 An example of a cut-off body 902 for a pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10A A bottom view of another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10B A top view of yet another example of the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 10C A top view of an example mounting plate 1004 is shown, which is used to attach the cut-off body 902 of the pipeline management device 100 in a local environment 200. Figure 11A Another example of the second end 120 is shown, which has an example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902. Figure 11B A cross-sectional view of another example of object 202 in another example of local environment 200 is shown. Figure 11C Another example of the second end 120 is shown, which has another example of a retaining lip 1102 for cutting off the body 902.

[0103] Figure 12 An extension member 1202 of a pipeline management device 100 having a cut-off body 902 is shown. Figure 13A An example of a nested extension member 1304 for installation on the second end 120 of a pipeline management device 100 is shown. Figure 13B It shows Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an example of the second end 120. Figure 14 An example of a recessed region 1402 in an object 202 of a local environment 200 is shown. Figure 22A An exploded view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 22B It shows Figure 22A Top perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 22C It shows Figure 22A Bottom perspective view of the pipeline management device 100. Figure 25A An exploded view shows another example of a pipeline management device 100 for guiding the local allocation of utility pipeline 102. Figure 25B Shown in assembly form Figure 25A Pipeline management device 100.

[0104] See you again Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , 10A to Figure 10C , 11A to Figure 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figures 22A to 22C as well as Figure 25A value Figure 25B In one or more examples, a cable management device 126 for guiding the local distribution of cable 128 includes a body 104 and one or more magnets 404. The body 104 has a central axis 106 and includes a middle portion 108, a first end portion 116, and a second end portion 120. The middle portion 108 intersects the central axis 106 and includes a first end portion 110, a second end portion 112, and a contour surface 114 extending between the first end portion 110 and the second end portion 112. The contour surface 114 has a contour for guiding cable 128 relative to object 202 in the local environment 200. The first end portion 116 intersects the central axis 106, abuts the first end portion 110 of the middle portion 108, and includes a first outer surface 118. The first outer surface 118 is shaped to guide cable 128 toward the middle portion 108 and prevent cable 128 from crossing the first end portion 116 outside the body 104. The second end 120 intersects the central axis 106, abuts the second end 112 of the middle portion 108, and includes a second outer surface 122. The second outer surface 122 is shaped to guide the cable 128 toward the middle portion 108 and prevent the cable 128 from crossing the second end 120 outside the body 104. One or more magnets 404 are embedded in one or more of the middle portion 108, the first end 116, and the second end 120. The one or more magnets 404 are configured to secure the body 104 to an object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0105] In another example of the cable management device 126, the cable 128 includes a suitable cable in the form of a wire, vacuum cleaner cable, extension cable, fiber optic cable, Ethernet cable, coaxial cable, wire harness, or any other suitable combination thereof. In yet another example of the cable management device 126, the contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104 includes a low-friction coating 124 configured to facilitate pulling the cable 128 across the contour surface 114. In yet another example of the cable management device 126, the middle portion 108 of the body 104 includes at least one bearing 302 embedded in and circumferentially spaced around the contour surface 114 to facilitate pulling the cable 128 across the contour surface 114.

[0106] In another example of the cable management device 126, the body 104 includes a through hole 2202 along the central axis 106 configured to receive a bolt 2204. The through hole 2202 includes a first countersunk hole 2206 at the top surface 2208 of the body 104 and a second countersunk hole 2210 at the bottom surface 2212 of the body 104. In this example, the cable management device 126 also includes a first radial ball bearing 2214, a second radial ball bearing 2216, and a mounting plate 2218. The first radial ball bearing 2214 is fixed in the first countersunk hole 2206 and configured to receive the bolt 2204. The second radial ball bearing 2216 is fixed in the second countersunk hole 2210 and configured to receive the bolt 2204. The mounting plate 2218 is configured to be mounted on a base plate 1110 and engaged by bolts 2204 to support the second radial ball bearing 2216 and thereby support the cable management device 126.

[0107] In another example, the cable management device 126 further includes a retaining bracket 2502, a first thrust bearing 2510, and a second thrust bearing 2514. The retaining bracket 2502 includes a first arm 2504, a second arm 2506, and a retaining member 2508 extending between the first arm 2504 and the second arm 2506 and radially covering a portion of the body 104 to retain the cable 128. The first arm 2504 covers a first radial ball bearing 2214 and is configured to receive a bolt 2204. The second arm 2506 covers a second radial ball bearing 2216 and is configured to receive a bolt 2204. The first thrust bearing 2510 is configured to receive the bolt 2204 and is disposed between the head 2512 of the bolt 2204 and the first arm 2504 of the retaining bracket 2502. The second thrust bearing 2514 is configured to receive the bolt 2204 and is disposed between the second arm 2506 of the retaining bracket 2502 and the mounting plate 2218.

[0108] In another example, the cable management device 126 further includes a flange 406 secured to the body 104 and configured to secure the cable management device 126 relative to an object 202 in the local environment 200. In yet another example, the cable management device 126 further includes a mounting plate 408 secured to the object 202 in the local environment 200. The body 104 is secured to the mounting plate 408. In yet another example, the cable management device 126 further includes an installation / removal mechanism 410 attached to the body 104 to facilitate the installation and removal of the cable management device 126 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0109] In another example of the cable management device 126, the first end 116 of the body 104 is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap 502, having a varying first diameter 504 intersecting the central axis 106. The middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 506 intersecting the central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 506 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the varying first diameter 504 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 506 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 506 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimized. The second end 120 of the body 104 includes a base 508 having a varying third diameter 510 that intersects the central axis 106 and decreases from a wider diameter 512 to a narrower diameter, thus smoothly transitioning to abutting the varying second diameter 506 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the varying first diameter 504 of the first end 116 is larger than the varying third diameter 510 of the second end 120, and the varying third diameter 510 is larger than the varying second diameter 506 of the middle portion 108. In another example, the first end 116, shaped like a mushroom cap 502, includes a dangling portion 602 near the outer periphery 514 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The dangling portion 602 forms a channel 604 to prevent the cable 128 from crossing the first end 116.

[0110] In another example of the cable management device 126, the first end 116 of the body 104 includes a first thickness 702 having a first diameter 704 intersecting the central axis 106. The middle portion 108 of the body 104 is defined by a varying second diameter 706 intersecting the central axis 106. The contour surface 114 of the middle portion 108 is concave along the central axis 106, such that the varying second diameter 706 at the first end 110 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the first diameter 704 of the first end 116. The varying second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 smoothly transitions to abutment with the second end 120, and the varying second diameter 706 between the first end 110 and the second end 112 of the middle portion 108 is minimized. The second end 120 of the body 104 includes a second thickness 708 having a third diameter 710, which intersects the central axis 106 and smoothly transitions to abutting the changing second diameter 706 at the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. In this example, the first diameter 704 of the first end 116 is larger than the changing second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108, and the third diameter 710 is larger than the changing second diameter 706 of the middle portion 108.

[0111] In a further example, the cable management device 126 is symmetrical about the midpoint 712 of the central axis 106 relative to the middle portion 108. In another example, the first end 116 includes a dangling portion 802 at the outer periphery 714 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The dangling portion 802 forms a channel 804 to prevent the cable 128 from crossing the first end 116. In yet another further example, the second end 120 includes a dangling portion 806 at the outer periphery 716 of the middle portion 108 of the body 104. The dangling portion 806 forms a channel 808 to prevent the cable 128 from crossing the second end 120.

[0112] In another example of the cable management device 126, the body 104 includes a truncated body 902, wherein a wedge-shaped portion 904 is truncated from the outer periphery 906 of the body 104 toward the center 908 along the central axis 106. The wedge-shaped portion 904 forms a first truncated surface 910 in a first end 116, a second truncated surface 912 in a middle portion 108, and a third truncated surface 914 in a second end 120. The first truncated surface 910, the second truncated surface 912, and the third truncated surface 914 are configured to mate with an object 202 in the local environment 200. In a further example, the cable management device 126 also includes a flange 1002, which is fixed to the truncated body 902 and configured to fix the cable management device 126 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In yet another further example, the cable management device 126 also includes a mounting plate 408 fixed to the object 202 in the local environment 200. The cut-off body 902 is fixed to the mounting plate 408.

[0113] In a further example, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 also includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and a retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 abuts the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced apart from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by a third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 at the outer end 920. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106 and a length 1106 from the third cut-off surface 914 to the region defined by the wedge-shaped portion 904. The thickness 1104 and length 1106 of the retaining lip 1102 are determined to retain the cable management device 126 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200. In yet another example, the cable management device 126 further includes an extension member 1202, which is at least temporarily attached to the outer end 920 of the second end 120, such that the retaining lip 1102 and the extension member 1202 are configured to accommodate a gap 1108 between the object 202 and the substrate 1110 in the local environment 200, wherein the object 202 is spaced from the substrate 1110 by a support member 1112. In yet another example, the cable management device 126 further includes a fastening mechanism 1204 configured to at least temporarily attach the extension member 1202 to the outer end 920 of the second end 120.

[0114] In yet another example, the second end 120 of the cut-off body 902 further includes an inner end 918, an outer end 920, and a retaining lip 1102. The inner end 918 is adjacent to the second end 112 of the middle portion 108. The outer end 920 is spaced apart from the inner end 918 along the central axis 106 by the third cut-off surface 914. The retaining lip 1102 extends from the third cut-off surface 914 near the outer end 920 to the second outer surface 122. The retaining lip 1102 has a thickness 1104 along the central axis 106. The retaining lip 1102 is adjacent to the area defined by the wedge-shaped portion 904. The thickness 1104 of the retaining lip 1102 is determined to retain the cable management device 126 relative to the object 202 in the local environment 200.

[0115] In a further example, the second end 120 of the body 104 includes a threaded hole 1302 along the central axis 106. In this example, the cable management device 126 includes a nested extension member 1304 and a compression spring 1312. The nested extension member 1304 includes an outer wall 1306, a base 1308, and a bolt 1310. The outer wall 1306 is configured to adapt to the outer end 920 of the second end 120 in response to rotating the bolt 1310 into the threaded hole 1302 by rotating the nested extension member 1304. The compression spring 1312 is placed on the bolt 1310 to apply a compressive force to the nested extension member 1304 when the bolt 1310 is rotated into the threaded hole 1302. In yet another example, the compressive force facilitates the retention of the nested extension member 1304 at a desired distance between the base 1308 and the outer end 920 of the second end 120. The desired spacing can be adjusted between the minimum and maximum spacing to match the recessed area 1402 in object 202.

[0116] Examples of the conduit management device 100, cable management device 126, and methods 1600, 1800, 1900 used for guiding the local distribution of utility conduit 102 can be used in connection with or within the context of aircraft manufacturing. Although an aircraft example is described, the examples and principles disclosed herein can be applied to other products in the aerospace industry and other industries such as the automotive industry, space industry, construction industry, and other design and manufacturing industries. Therefore, in addition to aircraft, the examples and principles disclosed herein can be applied to various products used in the manufacture of various types of vehicles and in the construction of various types of buildings.

[0117] The foregoing detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific examples described herein. Other examples with different structures and operations do not depart from the scope of this disclosure. In the different drawings, the same reference numerals may refer to the same features, elements, or components. Throughout this disclosure, any one of a plurality of items may be referred to individually as an item, and the plurality of items may be referred to collectively as an item and may be indicated by the same reference numerals. Furthermore, as used herein, a feature, element, component, or step preceding the words “a” or “an” should be understood to not exclude multiple features, elements, components, or steps unless such exclusion is expressly stated.

[0118] The foregoing provides illustrative, non-exhaustive examples that may, but are not necessarily, claim protection for the subject matter according to this disclosure. Reference to “example” herein means that one or more features, structures, elements, components, characteristics, and / or operational steps described in connection with the example are included in at least one aspect, implementation, and / or realization of the subject matter according to this disclosure. Therefore, throughout this disclosure, the phrases “example,” “another example,” “one or more examples,” and similar language may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same example. Furthermore, the subject matter characterizing any example may, but does not necessarily include the subject matter characterizing any other example. Moreover, the subject matter characterizing any example may (but not necessarily) be combined with the subject matter characterizing any other example.

[0119] As used herein, a system, device, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware "configured to" perform a specified function is indeed capable of performing the specified function without any changes, rather than merely having the possibility of performing the specified function after further modification. In other words, a system, device, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware "configured to" perform a specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and / or designed for the purpose of performing the specified function. As used herein, "configured to" indicates existing characteristics of the system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that enable the system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For the purposes of this disclosure, a system, device, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware described as "configured to" perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as "suitable" and / or "operational for" performing that function.

[0120] Unless otherwise specified, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely as labels in this document and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the items referred to by these terms. Furthermore, references to items such as “second” do not require or exclude the existence of items such as “first” or lower numbered items and / or items such as “third” or higher numbered items.

[0121] As used herein, when used with a series of items, the phrase “at least one” means that different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used, and only one of each item in the list may be required. For example, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may include, but is not limited to, item A or item A and item B. This example may also include item A, item B, and item C, or item B and item C. In other examples, “at least one” may be, for example, but not limited to, two items A, one item B, and ten items C; four items B and seven items C; and other suitable combinations. As used herein, the terms “and / or” and the “ / ” symbol include any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0122] As used herein, the terms “coupled,” “coupling,” and similar terms refer to two or more elements that are joined, linked, fastened, attached, connected, connected, or otherwise associated with each other (e.g., mechanically, electrically, fluidly, optically, electromagnetically). In various examples, elements may be associated directly or indirectly. As an example, element A may be directly associated with element B. As another example, element A may be indirectly associated with element B, for example, via another element C. It will be understood that not all associations between the disclosed elements must be represented. Therefore, connections other than those depicted in the figures may also exist.

[0123] As used herein, the term "approximately" means or indicates a condition that is close to (but not exactly) a condition that still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. As an example, the term "approximately" means a condition within an acceptable predetermined tolerance or accuracy, such as a condition within 10% of the stated condition. However, the term "approximately" does not preclude a condition that is exactly the stated condition. As used herein, the term "substantially" means a condition that substantially performs the desired function or achieves the desired result.

[0124] As mentioned above Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C as well as Figures 25A to 25B In this context, the symbols may represent functional elements, features, or components, and do not necessarily imply any specific structure. Therefore, modifications, additions, and / or omissions can be made to the illustrated structures. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the structures mentioned above are not necessarily... Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C and Figures 25A to 25BAll elements, features, and / or components described and illustrated herein need to be included in each example, and not all elements, features, and / or components described herein are necessarily included in every illustrative example. Therefore, in Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C and Figures 25A to 25B Some of the elements, features and / or components described and shown can be combined in various ways without needing to be included. Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , 13A to Figure 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C and Figures 25A to 25B Other accompanying drawings and / or other features described and illustrated herein, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly shown herein. Similarly, additional features, not limited to the examples presented, may be combined with some or all of the features shown and described herein. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the features mentioned above... Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 22C and Figures 25A to 25B The schematic diagrams depicted are not intended to imply structural limitations relative to the illustrative examples. On the contrary, while an illustrative structure is shown, it should be understood that this structure can be modified where appropriate. Therefore, modifications, additions, and / or omissions can be made to the illustrated structures. Furthermore, elements, features, and / or components used for similar or at least substantially similar purposes are not required to be identical. Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , Figures 13A to 13B, Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figures 22A to 2 5C and Figures 25A to 25B Each of these elements is labeled with the same reference numeral, and such elements, features, and / or components may be disregarded herein. Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 4A to 4C , Figures 5 to 7 , Figures 8A to 8B , Figure 9 , Figures 10A to 10C , Figures 11A to 11C , Figure 12 , 13A to Figure 13B , Figure 14 , Figure 15 , 22A To Figure 25C and Figures 25A to 25B Each of these will be discussed in detail. Similarly, all elements, features, and / or components may not be included. Figure 1 , Figure 2 A to Figure 2 B. Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 A to Figure 5 B. Figures 6 to 9 , Figures 10A to 10B Figure 11 and Figure 12 Each figure in the diagram is marked, but for consistency, the reference number associated with it may be used here.

[0125] The above-mentioned Figures 16 to 21 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 26 In this document, boxes may represent operations, steps, and / or parts thereof, and the lines connecting the boxes do not imply any particular order or dependency between the operations or their parts. It will be understood that it is not necessary to represent all dependencies between the individual disclosed operations. Figures 16 to 21 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 26 The appended disclosures describing the operations of the methods set forth herein should not be construed as requiring a determination of the sequence of operations to be performed. Rather, while an illustrative order is indicated, it should be understood that the order of operations may be modified as appropriate. Therefore, the described operations may be modified, added to, and / or omitted, and some operations may be performed in a different order or simultaneously. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that not all described operations need to be performed.

[0126] Furthermore, references to features, advantages, or similar language used throughout this specification do not imply that all features and advantages that can be implemented using the examples disclosed herein should be, or be, in any single example. Rather, language relating to features and advantages is understood to mean that a particular feature, advantage, or characteristic described in conjunction with the examples is included in at least one example. Therefore, the discussion of features, advantages, and similar language used throughout this disclosure may, but does not necessarily, refer to the same examples.

[0127] Examples of the topics disclosed in this article can be found in, for example... Figure 27 The aircraft manufacturing and maintenance methods shown in 2700 and such Figure 28 The description is set against the background of the aircraft 2800. In one or more examples, the disclosed conduit management device 100, cable management device 126, and methods 1600, 1800, 1900 for guiding the local distribution of utility conduit 102 can be used in aircraft manufacturing. During pre-production, maintenance method 2700 may include the specifications and design of the aircraft 2800 (box 2702) and material procurement (box 2704). During production, the manufacturing of components and sub-assemblies of the aircraft 2800 (box 2706) and system integration (box 2708) may be performed. Thereafter, the aircraft 2800 may be certified and delivered (box 2710) for service (box 2712). In service, the aircraft 2800 may be scheduled for routine maintenance and servicing (box 2714). Routine maintenance and servicing may include modification, reconfiguration, refurbishment, etc., of one or more systems of the aircraft 2800.

[0128] Each process of maintenance method 2700 may be performed or conducted by a system integrator, a third party, and / or an operator (e.g., a customer). For the purposes of this specification, a system integrator may include, but is not limited to, any number of aircraft manufacturers and main system subcontractors; a third party may include, but is not limited to, any number of vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers; and an operator may be an airline, leasing company, military entity, service organization, etc.

[0129] like Figure 28 As shown, an aircraft 2800 produced by maintenance method 2700 may include a fuselage 2802 having multiple advanced systems 2804 and an interior cabin 2806. Examples of advanced systems 2804 include one or more of a propulsion system 2808, an electrical system 2810, a hydraulic system 2812, and an environmental system 2814. Any number of other systems may be included. Although an aerospace example is shown, the principles disclosed herein can be applied to other industries, such as the automotive industry. Therefore, in addition to aircraft 2800, the principles disclosed herein can be applied to other vehicles, such as land vehicles, sea vehicles, space vehicles, etc.

[0130] The disclosed conduit management device 100, cable management device 126, and methods 1600, 1800, 1900 for guiding the local distribution of utility conduit 102 can be used during any one or more stages of manufacturing and maintenance method 2700. For example, a component or sub-assembly corresponding to the manufacturing of parts and sub-assemblies (box 2706) can be made or manufactured in a manner similar to that of components or sub-assemblies produced when the aircraft 2800 is put into service (box 2712). Moreover, during the production stages (boxes 2706 and 2708), one or more examples of systems, methods, or combinations thereof can be utilized, for example, by significantly accelerating the assembly of the aircraft 2800 or reducing the cost of the aircraft 2800. Similarly, one or more examples of systems or methods, or combinations thereof, can be utilized, for example, but not limited to, when the aircraft 2800 is put into service (box 2712) and / or during maintenance and servicing (box 2714).

[0131] Furthermore, this disclosure includes examples based on the following:

[0132] Item 1. A pipeline management device (100) for guiding the local distribution of a utility pipeline (102), comprising: a body (104) having a central axis (106), the body (104) including: a middle portion (108) intersecting the central axis (106) and including a first end (110), a second end (112) and a contour surface (114) extending between the first end (110) and the second end (112), the contour surface (114) having a contour surface for guiding the utility pipeline (102) relative to an object (202) in a local environment (200); a first end portion (116) intersecting the central axis (106) and adjacent to the middle portion (108). 8) has a first end (110) and includes a first outer surface (118) shaped to guide the utility line (102) toward the center (108) and block the utility line (102) from passing over the first end (116) outside the body (104); and a second end (120) intersecting the central axis (106), adjacent to the second end (112) of the center (108), and includes a second outer surface (122) shaped to guide the utility line (102) toward the center (108) and block the utility line (102) from passing over the second end (120) outside the body (104).

[0133] Item 2. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the utility pipeline (102) includes at least one of wires, cables, fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables, coaxial cables, electrical conductors, wire harnesses, hoses, pressurized air pipelines, pressurized air hoses, pneumatic pipelines, pneumatic hoses, vacuum pipelines, dust collection hoses, flexible air ducts, flexible water pipes, flexible drainage pipes, hydraulic pipelines, and pressurized hydraulic pipelines.

[0134] Item 3. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the main body (104) comprises an integral main body.

[0135] Item 4. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the main body (104) comprises at least one of thermosetting material, thermoplastic material, polycarbonate material, polymethyl methacrylate material, polyethylene terephthalate diol material, polyvinyl chloride material, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene material, polytetrafluoroethylene material, nylon material and polylactic acid material.

[0136] Item 5. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the main body (104) is manufactured using at least one of injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, additive manufacturing, three-dimensional printing, computer numerical control machining, and plastic casting.

[0137] Item 6. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the object (202) in the local environment (200) includes at least one of the following: the end of the wing panel of the compartment, the top of the panel of the compartment, the wall of the wing panel of the compartment, the face of the door, the wall, the floor, the half wall, the step, the window and the substrate.

[0138] Item 7. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the local environment (200) includes commercial buildings, business offices, partitioned areas, residential buildings, residential areas, areas through which utility pipelines are distributed, commercial vehicles in which utility pipelines are distributed, and personal vehicles in which utility pipelines are distributed.

[0139] Item 8. According to the pipeline management device of Item 1, the contour surface (114) of the middle part (108) of the body (104) includes a low-friction coating (124) configured to facilitate the pulling of the utility pipeline (102) across the contour surface (114).

[0140] Item 9. The pipeline management device according to Item 8, wherein the low-friction coating (124) comprises at least one of a polytetrafluoroethylene coating, a silicone coating, and a ceramic coating.

[0141] Item 10. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the middle (108) of the body (104) includes at least one bearing (302), the at least one bearing (302) being embedded in the profile surface (114) and circumferentially spaced around the profile surface (114) to facilitate the pulling of the utility pipeline (102) across the profile surface (114).

[0142] Item 11. The pipeline management device according to Item 10, wherein at least one bearing (302) comprises at least one of a needle bearing, a needle roller bearing, a cage needle roller bearing, and a roller bearing.

[0143] Item 12. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the body (104) includes a through hole (2202) along a central axis (106), the through hole being configured to receive a bolt (2204), wherein the through hole (2202) includes a first countersunk hole (2206) located at the top surface (2208) of the body (104) and a second countersunk hole (2210) located at the bottom surface (2212) of the body (104), the pipeline management device (100) further includes: a first radial ball bearing (2214), the first radial ball bearing... A ball bearing (2214) is fixed in a first countersunk hole (2206) and configured to receive a bolt (2204); a second radial ball bearing (2216) is fixed in a second countersunk hole (2210) and configured to receive a bolt (2204); and a mounting plate (2218) is configured to be mounted on a base plate (1110) and engaged by bolts (2204) to support the second radial ball bearing (2216) and thereby support the pipeline management device (100).

[0144] Item 13. The pipeline management device according to Item 12 further includes: a retaining bracket (2502), the retaining bracket including a first arm (2504), a second arm (2506), and a retaining member (2508), the retaining member extending between the first arm (2504) and the second arm (2506) and radially covering a portion of the body (104) to retain the common pipeline (102), the first arm (2504) covering a first radial ball bearing (2214) and configured to receive bolts (2204), the second arm (2506)... The first thrust bearing (2510) is configured to receive the bolt (2204) and is disposed between the head (2512) of the bolt (2204) and the first arm (2504) of the retainer (2502); and the second thrust bearing (2514) is configured to receive the bolt (2204) and is disposed between the second arm (2506) of the retainer (2502) and the mounting plate (2218).

[0145] Item 14. The pipeline management device according to Item 1 further includes an attachment mechanism (402) configured to secure the main body (104) to an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0146] Item 15. The pipeline management device according to Item 14, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) includes at least one of the following: one or more magnets (404), one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, and one or more mounting tabs (2902).

[0147] Item 16. The pipeline management device according to Item 14, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) includes at least one of the following: one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more manganese aluminum carbon magnets and one or more manganese aluminum gallium magnets.

[0148] Item 17. According to Item 14, the attachment mechanism (402) includes a flange (406) that is fixed to the body (104) and configured to fix the pipeline management device (100) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0149] Item 18. According to the pipeline management device of Item 14, the attachment mechanism (402) includes a mounting plate (408) fixed to an object (202) in a local environment (200), wherein the body (104) is fixed to the mounting plate (408).

[0150] Item 19. The pipeline management device according to Item 1 further includes an installation / removal mechanism (410) attached to the body (104) to facilitate the installation and removal of the pipeline management device (100) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0151] Item 20. The pipeline management device according to Item 19, wherein the installation / removal mechanism (410) includes a magnet (404).

[0152] Item 21. The pipeline management device according to Item 20, wherein the magnet (404) includes neodymium magnets, dithionite magnets, dysprosium magnets, ytterbium magnets, cerium magnets, samarium magnets, iron nitride magnets, aluminum manganese carbon magnets and aluminum manganese gallium magnets.

[0153] Item 22. The pipeline management device according to Item 19, wherein the installation / removal mechanism (410) includes at least one of a clamping mechanism, a hole screw, a hook screw, and a gripper.

[0154] Item 23. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein a first end (116) of the body (104) is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap (502) having a varying first diameter (504) intersecting a central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (506) intersecting a central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (506) smoothly transitions at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) to abut against the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116), and the varying second diameter (506) smoothly transitions at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) to abut against the second end (120). The second diameter (506) of the body (108) is smallest between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle (108), and wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a base (508) having a varying third diameter (510) that intersects the central axis (106) and decreases from a wider diameter (512) to a narrower diameter that smoothly transitions to the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle (108), and wherein the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116) is greater than the varying third diameter (510) of the second end (120), and the varying third diameter (510) is greater than the varying second diameter (506) of the middle (108).

[0155] Item 24. The pipeline management device according to Item 23, wherein the first end (116) shaped like a mushroom cap (502) includes a droop (602) at the outer periphery (514) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the droop (602) forming a channel (604) to prevent a general pipeline (102) from crossing the first end (116).

[0156] Item 25. The pipeline management device according to Item 23, wherein the wider diameter (512) of the second end (120) blocks the utility pipeline (102) from crossing the first end (116).

[0157] Item 26. A pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein a first end (116) of a body (104) includes a first thickness (702) having a first diameter (704) intersecting a central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (706) intersecting a central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (706) at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutting the first diameter (704) of the first end (116), and the varying second diameter (706) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutting the first diameter (704) of the first end (116). The transition to the second end (120) and the minimum second diameter (706) that varies between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle (108) is as follows: the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a second thickness (708) having a third diameter (710) that intersects the central axis (106) and smoothly transitions to the second diameter (706) that varies at the second end (112) of the middle (108); the first diameter (704) of the first end (116) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies at the middle (108), and the third diameter (710) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies at the middle (108).

[0158] Item 27. The pipeline management device according to Item 26, wherein the pipeline management device (100) is symmetrical about the center (108) along the midpoint (712) of the central axis (106).

[0159] Item 28. The pipeline management device according to Item 26, wherein the first end (116) includes a hanging portion (802) at the outer periphery (714) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the hanging portion (802) forming a channel (804) to prevent the utility pipeline (102) from crossing the first end (116).

[0160] Item 29. The pipeline management device according to Item 26, wherein the second end (120) includes a hanging portion (806) at the outer periphery (716) of the middle (108) adjacent to the body (104), the hanging portion (806) forming a channel (808) to prevent the utility pipeline (102) from crossing the second end (120).

[0161] Item 30. The pipeline management device according to Item 1, wherein the main body (104) includes a cut-off body (902), wherein a wedge-shaped portion (904) along the central axis (106) is cut off from the outer periphery (906) of the main body (104) toward the center (908), the wedge-shaped portion (904) forming a first cut-off surface (910) in a first end (116), a second cut-off surface (912) in a middle portion (108), and a third cut-off surface (914) in a second end (120), the first cut-off surface (910), the second cut-off surface (912) and the third cut-off surface (914) being configured to match an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0162] Item 31. The pipeline management device according to Item 30, wherein the object (202) in the local environment (200) includes at least one of the following: the end of the wing panel of the compartment, the top of the panel of the compartment, the corner of the vertical edge of the door, the corner of the top edge of the door, the corner of the door frame of the open door, the support leg of the object, the wheel of the moving object, the outer corner of the wall, the outer corner of the half wall, the corner of the step, the corner of the through opening in the wall, the corner of the window frame, and the corner of the window shell.

[0163] Item 32. The pipeline management device according to Item 30, wherein the wedge-shaped portion (904) cut off from the body (104) includes at least one of the following: a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 90 degrees to about 135 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 135 degrees to about 157.5 degrees, and a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 137.5 degrees to about 180 degrees.

[0164] Item 33. The pipeline management device according to item 30 further includes an attachment mechanism (916) configured to secure the cut-off body (902) to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0165] Item 34. The pipeline management device according to Item 33, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) includes at least one of one or more magnets (404), one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, and one or more mounting pieces (2902).

[0166] Item 35. The pipeline management device according to Item 33, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) includes at least one of the following: one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more manganese aluminum carbon magnets, and one or more manganese aluminum gallium magnets.

[0167] Item 36. According to item 33, the attachment mechanism (916) includes a flange (1002) fixed to the cut-off body (902) and configured to fix the pipeline management device (100) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0168] Item 37. According to the pipeline management device of Item 33, the attachment mechanism (916) includes a mounting plate (1004) fixed to an object (202) in a local environment (200), wherein the cut-off body (902) is fixed to the mounting plate (1004).

[0169] Item 38. According to the pipeline management device of item 30, the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes: an inner end (918) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108); an outer end (920) spaced apart from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914); and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) at the outer end (920), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106) and a length (1106) from the third cut-off surface (914) to the region defined by the wedge (904), the size of the thickness (1104) and length (1106) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0170] Item 39. The pipeline management device according to Item 38, wherein the retaining lip (1102) is configured to adapt to the gap (1108) between the object (202) and the substrate (1110) in the local environment (200), wherein the object (202) is separated from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

[0171] Item 40. The pipeline management device according to item 38 further includes an extension member (1202) which is at least temporarily attached to the outer end (920) of the second end (120), such that the combination of the retaining lip (1102) and the extension member (1202) is configured to accommodate the gap (1108) between the object (202) and the substrate (1110) in the local environment (200), wherein the object (202) is separated from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

[0172] Item 41. The pipeline management device according to Item 40 further includes a fastening mechanism (1204) configured to attach the extension member (1202) at least temporarily to the outer end (920) of the second end (120).

[0173] Item 42. The pipeline management device according to Item 38, wherein the retaining lip (1102) is configured to match the recessed area (1402) in the object (202).

[0174] Item 43. According to the pipeline management device of item 30, the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes: an inner end (918) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108); an outer end (920) spaced from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914); and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) near the outer end (920) to the second outer surface (122), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106), the retaining lip (1102) being adjacent to the area defined by the wedge (904), the thickness (1104) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0175] Item 44. The pipeline management device according to Item 43, wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a threaded hole (1302) along the central axis (106), and the pipeline management device (100) further includes: a nested extension member (1304) including an outer wall (1306), a base (1308) and a bolt (1310), the outer wall (1306) being configured to adapt to the outer end (920) of the second end (120) in response to rotating the bolt (1310) into the threaded hole (1302) by rotating the nested extension member (1304); and a compression spring (1312) placed on the bolt (1310) to apply a compressive force to the nested extension member (1304) when the bolt (1310) is rotated into the threaded hole (1302).

[0176] Item 45. A pipeline management device according to Item 44, wherein a compressive force promotes the nested extension member (1304) to be held at a desired distance between the base (1308) of the second end (120) and the outer end (920), the desired distance being adjustable between a minimum distance and a maximum distance to an adjustable distance that mates with a recessed area (1402) in the object (202).

[0177] Item 46. The pipeline management device of Item 1 further includes a scalable length (1502) along the central axis (106) and a scalable width (1504) perpendicular to the central axis (106).

[0178] Item 47. The pipeline management device according to Item 46, wherein the scalable length (1502) ranges from about 3 inches to about 12 inches.

[0179] Item 48. The pipeline management device according to Item 46, wherein the scalable width (1504) ranges from about 2 inches to about 6 inches.

[0180] Item 49. A method (1600) for guiding the local allocation of a utility pipeline (102), comprising: installing (1602) a pipeline management device (100) relative to an object (202) in a local environment (200), the pipeline management device (100) comprising: a body (104) having a middle portion (108) having a contoured surface (114) extending between a first end (110) and a second end (112); and a first end portion (116) adjacent to the middle portion (108). The first end (110); and the second end (120), adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle (108); placing (1604) a utility line (102) adjacent to the contour surface (114); pulling (1606) the utility line (102) across the contour surface (114); and separating (1608) the utility line (102) from the object (202) in the local environment (200) and guiding the utility line (102) away from the object (202).

[0181] Item 50. The method according to item 49 further includes: guiding (1610) the utility line (102) from the first outer surface (118) of the first end (116) toward the middle (108) during pulling (1606) the utility line (102); and blocking (1612) the utility line (102) from the first outer surface (118) of the first end (116) beyond the first end (116) and outside the body (104).

[0182] Item 51. The method according to Item 49 further includes: guiding (1614) the utility line (102) from the second outer surface (122) of the second end (120) toward the middle (108) during pulling (1606) the utility line (102); and blocking (1616) the utility line (102) from the second outer surface (122) of the second end (120) beyond the second end (120) and outside the body (104).

[0183] Item 52. The method according to Item 49, wherein the utility line (102) includes at least one of wires, cables, fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables, coaxial cables, electrical conductors, wire harnesses, hoses, pressurized air lines, pressurized air hoses, pneumatic lines, pneumatic hoses, vacuum lines, dust collection hoses, flexible air ducts, flexible water pipes, flexible drain pipes, hydraulic lines, and pressurized hydraulic lines.

[0184] Item 53. The method according to Item 49, wherein the object (202) in the local environment (200) includes at least one of the following: the end of the wing panel of the compartment, the top of the panel of the compartment, the wall of the wing panel of the compartment, the face of the door, the wall, the floor, the half wall, the step, the window, and the substrate.

[0185] Item 54. According to the method of Item 49, wherein the local environment (200) includes commercial buildings, business offices, partitioned areas, residential buildings, residential areas, areas through which utility lines are distributed, commercial vehicles in which utility lines are distributed, and personal vehicles in which utility lines are distributed.

[0186] Item 55. According to the method of Item 49, wherein the contour surface (114) of the middle part (108) of the body (104) includes a low-friction coating (124) to facilitate the pull (1606) of the utility line (102) across the contour surface (114).

[0187] Item 56. The method according to Item 49, wherein the middle portion (108) of the body (104) includes at least one bearing (302), the at least one bearing being embedded in the profile surface (114) and circumferentially spaced around the profile surface (114) to facilitate pull (1606) of the utility line (102) across the profile surface (114).

[0188] Item 57. The method according to Item 49, wherein the pipeline management device (100) includes a mounting plate (2218), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes: mounting (2302) the mounting plate (2218) to a substrate (1110) in a local environment (200); and securing (2304) the pipeline management device (100) to the mounting plate (2218) using bolts (2204).

[0189] Item 58. According to the method of item 57, the body (104) includes a through hole (2202) along the central axis (106) configured to receive a bolt (2204), wherein the through hole (2202) includes a first countersunk hole (2206) at the top surface (2208) of the body (104) and a second countersunk hole (2210) at the bottom surface (2212) of the body (104), wherein the pipeline management device (100) includes a first radial ball bearing (2214) and a second radial ball bearing (2216), the first radial ball bearing being fixed in the first countersunk hole (2206) and configured to receive the bolt (2204), and the second radial ball bearing being fixed in the second countersunk hole (2210) and configured to receive the bolt (2204), wherein the first radial ball bearing (2214) and the second radial ball bearing (2216) facilitate the pulling (1606) of the common pipeline (102) across the contour surface (114).

[0190] Item 59. According to the method of item 57, the pipeline management device (100) includes a retaining bracket (2502), a first thrust bearing (2510), and a second thrust bearing (2514). The retaining bracket (2502) includes a first arm (2504), a second arm (2506), and a retaining member (2508). The retaining member extends between the first arm (2504) and the second arm (2506) and radially covers a portion of the body (104) to retain the utility pipeline (102). The installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes: placing (2602) the second thrust bearing (2514) above a threaded hole (2516) in a mounting plate (2218); and placing (2604) the retaining bracket (2502) on the second thrust bearing (2514), wherein the second hole (2518) in the second arm (2506) is aligned with the threaded hole (2516) in the mounting plate (2218). Alignment; Place the main body (104) (2606) within the retaining bracket (2502) between the first arm (2504) and the second arm (2506), wherein the center hole (2520) of the main body (104) is aligned with the second hole (2518) of the second arm (2506) and the first hole (2522) of the first arm (2504); Place the first thrust bearing (2510) (2608) within the first hole of the first arm (2504). Above (2522); insert (2204) through (2610) the bolt (2204) through the first thrust bearing (2510), the first arm (2504) of the retainer (2502), the body (104), the second arm (2506) of the retainer (2502) and the second thrust bearing (2514); and engage (2612) the thread (2524) of the bolt (2204) with the threaded hole (2516) of the mounting plate (2218).

[0191] Item 60. The method according to Item 49, wherein the pipeline management device (100) further includes an attachment mechanism (402), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) includes: securing (1702) the body (104) to an object (202) in a local environment (200) using the attachment mechanism (402).

[0192] Item 61. The method according to Item 60, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) comprises at least one of the following: one or more magnets (404), one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, and one or more mounting tabs (2902).

[0193] Item 62. The method according to Item 60, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) comprises at least one of the following: one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more aluminum manganese carbon magnets, and one or more aluminum manganese gallium magnets.

[0194] Item 63. The method according to Item 60, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) includes a flange (406) fixed to the body (104), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes: securing (1704) the flange (406) to an object (202) in the local environment (200) using one or more fasteners.

[0195] Item 64. The method according to Item 60, wherein the attachment mechanism (402) includes a mounting plate (408) fixed to an object (202) in the local environment (200), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes: fixing (1706) the pipeline management device (100) to the mounting plate (408) on the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0196] Item 65. The method (1800) according to Item 49, wherein the pipeline management device (100) includes an installation / removal mechanism (410) attached to a body (104), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) includes: using a tool in conjunction with the installation / removal mechanism (410) to install (1802) the pipeline management device (100) to an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0197] Item 66. The method according to Item 65, wherein the installation / removal mechanism (410) includes a magnet (404).

[0198] Item 67. The method according to Item 66, wherein the magnet (404) comprises at least one of neodymium magnet, dithionite magnet, dysprosium magnet, ytterbium magnet, cerium magnet, samarium magnet, iron nitride magnet, aluminum manganese carbon magnet and aluminum manganese gallium magnet.

[0199] Item 68. The method according to Item 65, wherein the installation / removal mechanism (410) includes at least one of a clamping mechanism, a hole screw, a hook screw, and a gripper.

[0200] Item 69. According to the method of Item 49, wherein a first end (116) of the body (104) is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap (502) having a varying first diameter (504) intersecting the central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (506) intersecting the central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (506) at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment with the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116), and the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment with the second end (120). The second diameter (506) of the body (108) is smallest between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle (108), and wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a base (508) having a varying third diameter (510) that intersects the central axis (106) and decreases from a wider diameter (512) to a narrower diameter, thereby smoothly transitioning to the abutment of the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle (108), and wherein the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116) is greater than the varying third diameter (510) of the second end (120), and the varying third diameter (510) is greater than the varying second diameter (506) of the middle (108).

[0201] Item 70. The method (1800) according to Item 69, wherein the first end (116) shaped like a mushroom cap (502) includes a dangling portion (602) at the outer periphery (514) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the method further including, based on the dangling portion (602) at the outer periphery (514) of the first end (116), blocking (1804) the utility line (102) from crossing the first end (116).

[0202] Item 71. According to the method of Item 69 (1800), the method further includes: blocking (1806) the utility line (102) from crossing the second end (120) based on the wider diameter (512) of the second end (120).

[0203] Item 72. The method according to Item 49, wherein a first end portion (116) of the body (104) includes a first thickness (702) having a first diameter (704) intersecting the central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (706) intersecting the central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (706) at the first end portion (110) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to the first diameter (704) adjacent to the first end portion (116), and the varying second diameter (706) at the second end portion (112) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to the first diameter (704). The second diameter (706) that is adjacent to the second end (120) and varies between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) is the smallest, and wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a second thickness (708) having a third diameter (710) that intersects the central axis (106) and smoothly transitions to the second diameter (706) that varies at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108), and wherein the first diameter (704) of the first end (116) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies in the middle portion (108), and the third diameter (710) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies in the middle portion (108).

[0204] Item 73. The method (1900) according to Item 72, wherein the first end (116) includes a hanging portion (802) at the outer periphery (714) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the method further including blocking (1902) the utility line (102) from crossing the first end (116) based on the hanging portion (802) at the outer periphery (714) of the first end (116).

[0205] Item 74. The method (1900) according to Item 72, wherein the second end (120) includes an overhang (806) at the outer periphery (716) of the middle (108) of the adjacent body (104), the method further including blocking (1904) the utility line (102) from crossing the second end (120) based on the overhang (806) at the outer periphery (716) of the second end (120).

[0206] Item 75. The method according to Item 49, wherein the body (104) includes a truncated body (902), wherein a wedge (904) along a central axis (106) is truncated from the outer periphery (906) of the body (104) toward the center (908), the wedge (904) forming a first truncated surface (910) in a first end (116), a second truncated surface (912) in a middle portion (108), and a third truncated surface (914) in a second end (120), wherein installing (1602) the pipeline management device (100) includes aligning (2002) the first truncated surface (910), the second truncated surface (912) and the third truncated surface (914) with mating surfaces of an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0207] Item 76. According to the method of Item 75, wherein the object (202) in the local environment (200) includes at least one of the following: the end of the wing panel of the compartment, the top of the panel of the compartment, the corner of the vertical edge of the door, the corner of the top edge of the door, the corner of the door frame of the open door, the support leg of the object, the wheel of the moving object, the outer corner of the wall, the outer corner of the half wall, the corner of the step, the corner of the through opening in the wall, the corner of the window frame, and the corner of the window shell.

[0208] Item 77. The method according to Item 75, wherein the wedge-shaped portion (904) cut off from the body (104) includes at least one of the following: a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 90 degrees to about 135 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 135 degrees to about 157.5 degrees, and a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from about 137.5 degrees to about 180 degrees.

[0209] Item 78. The method according to Item 75, wherein the pipeline management device (100) further includes an attachment mechanism (916), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) includes using the attachment mechanism (916) to secure (2004) the cut-off body (902) to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0210] Item 79. The method according to Item 78, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) comprises at least one of one or more magnets (404), one or more zippers, one or more hook and loop fasteners, one or more suction cup bases, adhesive, one or more pieces of double-sided tape, and one or more mounting pieces (2902).

[0211] Item 80. The method according to Item 78, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) comprises at least one of the following: one or more neodymium magnets, one or more dithionite magnets, one or more dysprosium magnets, one or more ytterbium magnets, one or more cerium magnets, one or more samarium magnets, one or more iron nitride magnets, one or more manganese aluminum carbon magnets, and one or more manganese aluminum gallium magnets.

[0212] Item 81. The method according to Item 78, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) includes a flange (1002) fixed to the cut-off body (902), and mounting (1602) the pipeline management device (100) further includes securing (2006) the flange (1002) to an object (202) in a local environment (200) using one or more fasteners.

[0213] Item 82. The method according to Item 78, wherein the attachment mechanism (916) includes a mounting plate (408) fixed to an object (202) in a local environment (200), and the mounting (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes fixing (2008) the pipeline management device (100) to the object (202) in the local environment (200) on the mounting plate (408).

[0214] Item 83. The method according to Item 75, wherein the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes an inner end (918) of the second end (112) adjacent to the middle portion (108), an outer end (920) spaced from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914), and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) at the outer end (920), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106) and a length (1106) from the third cut-off surface (914) to the region defined by the wedge (904), the size of the thickness (1104) and the length (1106) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0215] Item 84. According to the method of Item 83, installing (1602) the pipeline management device (100) includes fitting (2102) a retaining lip (1102) into a gap (1108) between an object (202) and a substrate (1110) in a local environment (200), the object (202) being separated from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

[0216] Item 85. The method according to Item 83, wherein the pipeline management device (100) further includes an extension member (1202) at least temporarily attached to an outer end (920) of a second end (120), and mounting (1602) the pipeline management device (100) includes fitting (2104) a retaining lip (1102) and the extension member (1202) into a gap (1108) between an object (202) and a substrate (1110) in a local environment (200), the object (202) being separated from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

[0217] Item 86. The method according to Item 85, wherein the pipeline management device (100) further includes a fastening mechanism (1204), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes using the fastening mechanism (1204) to at least temporarily secure (2112) the extension member (1202) to the outer end (920) of the second end (120).

[0218] Item 87. The method according to Item 83, wherein the retaining lip (1102) is configured to match the recessed area (1402) in the object (202), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes aligning (2114) the retaining lip (1102) with the recessed area (1402) in the object (202).

[0219] Item 88. The method according to Item 87, wherein the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes an inner end (918) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108), an outer end (920) spaced from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914), and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) near the outer end (920) to a second outer surface (122) of the second end (120), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106), the retaining lip (1102) adjacent to the area defined by the wedge (904), the thickness (1104) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0220] 89. The method according to item 75, wherein the pipeline management device (100) includes a nested extension member (1304) having an outer wall (1306), a base (1308), and a bolt (1310) adjustablely screwed into a threaded hole (1302) along a central axis (106) in a second end (120) of the body (104), and the installation (1602) of the pipeline management device (100) further includes: rotating (2402) the bolt (1310) into the threaded hole (1302) by rotating the nested extension member (1304) to a coarse gap between the base (1308) of the nested extension member (1304) and the outer end (920) of the second end (120); the bolt (1310) is positioned at the outer end (920) of the second end (120) and the base (1308) of the second end (120). Compression (2404) of compression spring (1312) between object (202) and substrate (1110) is adjusted (2406) based on the gap (1108) between object (202) and substrate (1110) to achieve the desired gap, object (202) being separated from substrate (1110) by support member (1112); holding force is applied to nested extension member (1304) based on compression (2404) of compression spring (1312) and adjustment (2406) of coarse gap to hold nested extension member (1304) at the desired gap (2408); and retaining lip (1102) and nested extension member (1304) are fitted (2410) into the gap (1108) between object (202) and substrate (1110).

[0221] Item 90. A cable management device (126) for guiding the local distribution of a cable (128), comprising: a body (104) having a central axis (106), the body (104) including: a middle portion (108) intersecting the central axis (106) and including a first end (110), a second end (112) and a contour surface (114) extending between the first end (110) and the second end (112), the contour surface (114) having a contour of guiding the cable (128) relative to an object (202) in a local environment (200); a first end portion (116) intersecting the central axis (106), abutting the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) and including a first outer surface (118) shaped toward the middle portion (108). 8) A guide cable (128) and a blocking cable (128) from passing over the first end (116) outside the body (104); and a second end (120) intersecting the central axis (106), abutting the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) and including a second outer surface (122) shaped to guide the cable (128) toward the middle portion (108) and block the cable (128) from passing over the second end (120) outside the body (104); and one or more magnets (404) embedded in one or more of the middle portion (108), the first end (116) and the second end (120), the one or more magnets (404) being configured to fix the body (104) to an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0222] Item 91. The cable management device according to Item 90, wherein the cable (128) includes at least one of wire, vacuum cleaner cable, extension cable, fiber optic cable, Ethernet cable, coaxial cable and wire harness.

[0223] Item 92. According to the cable management device of Item 90, the contour surface (114) of the middle part (108) of the body (104) includes a low-friction coating (124) configured to facilitate the pulling of the cable (128) across the contour surface (114).

[0224] Item 93. The cable management device according to Item 90, wherein the middle portion (108) of the body (104) includes at least one bearing (302) embedded in a contour surface (114) and circumferentially spaced around the contour surface (114) to facilitate pulling of the cable (128) across the contour surface (114).

[0225] Item 94. According to the cable management device of item 90, the body (104) includes a through hole (2202) along the central axis (106) configured to receive a bolt (2204), wherein the through hole (2202) includes a first countersunk hole (2206) at the top surface (2208) of the body (104) and a second countersunk hole (2210) at the bottom surface (2212) of the body (104), the cable management device (126) further includes: a first radial ball bearing (2214) fixed in the first countersunk hole (2206) and configured to receive the bolt (2204); a second radial ball bearing (2216) fixed in the second countersunk hole (2210) and configured to receive the bolt (2204); and a mounting plate (2218) configured to be mounted on a base plate (1110) and engaged by bolts (2204) to support the second radial ball bearing (2216) and thereby support the cable management device (126).

[0226] Item 95. The cable management device according to Item 94 further includes: a retaining bracket (2502) comprising a first arm (2504), a second arm (2506), and a retaining member (2508), the retaining member extending between the first arm (2504) and the second arm (2506) and radially covering a portion of the body (104) to retain the cable (128), the first arm (2504) covering a first radial ball bearing (2214) and configured to receive a bolt (2204), the second arm (2506) covering... A second radial ball bearing (2216) is configured to receive the bolt (2204); a first thrust bearing (2510) is configured to receive the bolt (2204) and is disposed between the head (2512) of the bolt (2204) and the first arm (2504) of the retainer (2502); and a second thrust bearing (2514) is configured to receive the bolt (2204) and is disposed between the second arm (2506) of the retainer (2502) and the mounting plate (2218).

[0227] Item 96. The cable management device according to item 90 further includes a flange (406) fixed to the body (104) and configured to fix the cable management device (126) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0228] Item 97. The cable management device according to Item 90 further includes a mounting plate (408) fixed to an object (202) in a local environment (200), wherein the body (104) is fixed to the mounting plate (408).

[0229] Item 98. The cable management device of Item 90 further includes an installation / removal mechanism (410) attached to the body (104) to facilitate the installation and removal of the cable management device (126) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0230] Item 99. A cable management device according to Item 90, wherein a first end (116) of a body (104) is shaped to resemble a mushroom cap (502) having a varying first diameter (504) intersecting a central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (506) intersecting a central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (506) at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment with the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116), and the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment with the second end (12). 0) Adjacent to, and the second diameter (506) varying between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle (108) is the smallest, and wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a base (508) having a varying third diameter (510) that intersects the central axis (106) and decreases from a wider diameter (512) to a narrower diameter, thereby smoothly transitioning to adjacency with the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle (108), and wherein the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116) is greater than the varying third diameter (510) of the second end (120), and the varying third diameter (510) is greater than the varying second diameter (506) of the middle (108).

[0231] Item 100. A cable management device according to Item 99, wherein the first end (116) shaped like the mushroom cap (502) includes a dangling portion (602) located at an outer periphery (514) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the dangling portion (602) forming a channel (604) to prevent the cable (128) from crossing the first end (116).

[0232] Item 101. A cable management device according to Item 90, wherein a first end (116) of a body (104) includes a first thickness (702) having a first diameter (704) intersecting a central axis (106), and wherein a middle portion (108) of the body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (706) intersecting a central axis (106), the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) being concave along the central axis (106) such that the varying second diameter (706) at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment the first diameter (704) of the first end (116), and the varying second diameter (706) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) smoothly transitions to abutment the first diameter (704) of the first end (116). The transition to the second end (120) and the minimum second diameter (706) that varies between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle (108) is as follows: the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a second thickness (708) having a third diameter (710) that intersects the central axis (106) and smoothly transitions to the second diameter (706) that varies at the second end (112) of the middle (108); the first diameter (704) of the first end (116) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies at the middle (108), and the third diameter (710) is greater than the second diameter (706) that varies at the middle (108).

[0233] Item 102. The cable management device according to Item 101, wherein the cable management device (126) is symmetrical about the midpoint (712) of the central axis (106) relative to the middle part (108).

[0234] Item 103. The cable management device according to Item 101, wherein the first end (116) includes a droop (802) located at the outer periphery (714) near the middle (108) of the body (104), the droop (802) forming a channel (804) to prevent the cable (128) from crossing the first end (116).

[0235] Item 104. The cable management device according to Item 101, wherein the second end (120) includes a droop (806) at the outer periphery (716) of the middle (108) of the body (104), the droop (806) forming a channel (808) to prevent the cable (128) from crossing the second end (120).

[0236] Item 105. A cable management device according to Item 90, wherein the body (104) includes a cut-off body (902), wherein a wedge-shaped portion (904) along a central axis (106) is cut off from the outer periphery (906) of the body (104) toward the center (908), the wedge-shaped portion (904) forming a first cut-off surface (910) in a first end (116), a second cut-off surface (912) in a middle portion (108), and a third cut-off surface (914) in a second end (120), the first cut-off surface (910), the second cut-off surface (912) and the third cut-off surface (914) being configured to match an object (202) in a local environment (200).

[0237] Item 106. The cable management device according to Item 105, the cable management device (126) further includes: a flange (1002) fixed to the cut-off body (902) and configured to fix the cable management device (126) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0238] Item 107. According to the cable management device of Item 105, the cable management device (126) further includes a mounting plate (408) fixed to an object (202) in a local environment (200), wherein the cut-off body (902) is fixed to the mounting plate (408).

[0239] Item 108. According to the cable management device of item 105, the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes: an inner end (918) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108); an outer end (920) spaced apart from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914); and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) at the outer end (920), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106) and a length (1106) from the third cut-off surface (914) to the region defined by the wedge (904), the size of the thickness (1104) and length (1106) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the cable management device (126) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0240] Item 109. The cable management device according to Item 108 further includes an extension member (1202) which is at least temporarily attached to the outer end (920) of the second end (120), such that the combination of the retaining lip (1102) and the extension member (1202) is configured to accommodate the gap (1108) between the object (202) and the substrate (1110) in the local environment (200), wherein the object (202) is spaced from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

[0241] Item 110. The cable management device according to Item 109 further includes a fastening mechanism (1204) configured to attach the extension member (1202) at least temporarily to the outer end (920) of the second end (120).

[0242] Item 111. According to the cable management device of item 105, the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further includes: an inner end (918) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108); an outer end (920) spaced from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by a third cut-off surface (914); and a retaining lip (1102) extending from the third cut-off surface (914) near the outer end (920) to the second outer surface (122), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106), the retaining lip (1102) being adjacent to the area defined by the wedge portion (904), the thickness (1104) of the retaining lip (1102) being determined to retain the cable management device (126) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

[0243] Item 112. The cable management device according to Item 111, wherein the second end (120) of the body (104) includes a threaded hole (1302) along the central axis (106), and the cable management device (126) includes: a nested extension member (1304) including an outer wall (1306), a base (1308) and a bolt (1310), the outer wall (1306) being configured to adapt to the outer end (920) of the second end (120) in response to rotating the bolt (1310) into the threaded hole (1302) by rotating the nested extension member (1304); and a compression spring (1312) to prevent compressive force from being applied to the nested extension member (1304) on the bolt (1310) when the bolt (1310) is rotated into the threaded hole (1302).

[0244] Item 113. The cable management device according to Item 112, wherein the compressive force promotes the nested extension member (1304) to be held at a desired spacing between the base (1308) and the outer end (920) of the second end (120), the desired spacing being adjustable between a minimum spacing and a maximum spacing to an adjustable spacing that cooperates with a recessed area (1402) in the object (202).

[0245] The features, advantages, and characteristics described in one example can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more other examples. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the examples described herein can be practiced without the presence of one or more specific features or advantages in a particular example. In other examples, additional features and advantages may be identified in some examples that may not exist in all examples. Furthermore, various examples of conduit management devices 100, cable management devices 126, and methods 1600, 1800, 1900 for guiding the local distribution of utility conduit 102 have been shown and described, and modifications may occur to those skilled in the art upon reading the specification. This application includes such modifications and is limited only by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pipeline management device (100) for guiding the local distribution of a utility pipeline (102), comprising: A body (104) having a central axis (106), the body (104) comprising: The middle section (108) intersects the central axis (106) and includes a first end (110), a second end (112) and a contour surface (114) extending between the first end (110) and the second end (112), the contour surface (114) having a contour that guides the utility pipeline (102) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200); A first end portion (116), intersecting the central axis (106), adjacent to the first end portion (110) of the middle portion (108), and including a first outer surface (118) shaped to guide the utility line (102) toward the middle portion (108) and prevent the utility line (102) from crossing the first end portion (116) outside the body (104); and The second end (120), intersecting the central axis (106), is adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) and includes a second outer surface (122) shaped to guide the utility line toward the middle portion (108) and prevent the utility line (102) from passing over the second end (120) outside the body (104).

2. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein the contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) of the main body (104) comprises: A low-friction coating (124) is configured to facilitate pulling the utility line (102) across the contour surface (114).

3. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein the middle portion (108) of the main body (104) comprises: At least one bearing (302) is embedded in the profile surface (114) and circumferentially spaced around the profile surface (114) to facilitate pulling the utility line (102) across the profile surface (114).

4. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein, The body (104) includes a through hole (2202) along the central axis (106), the through hole being configured to receive a bolt (2204), wherein the through hole (2202) includes a first countersunk hole (2206) located on the top surface (2208) of the body (104) and a second countersunk hole (2210) located on the bottom surface (2212) of the body (104), and the pipeline management device (100) further includes: A first radial ball bearing (2214) is fixed in the first countersunk hole (2206) and configured to receive the bolt (2204). A second radial ball bearing (2216) is fixed in the second countersunk hole (2210) and configured to receive the bolt (2204); and Mounting plate (2218), which is configured to be mounted on base plate (1110) and engaged by bolts (2204) to support the second radial ball bearing (2216) and thereby support the pipeline management device (100).

5. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, further comprising: The attachment mechanism (402) is configured to attach the body (104) to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

6. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, further comprising: Installation / removal mechanism (410) is attached to the body (104) to facilitate the installation and removal of the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

7. The pipeline management device according to claim 6, wherein, The installation / removal mechanism (410) includes a magnet (404).

8. The pipeline management device according to claim 6, wherein, The installation / removal mechanism (410) includes at least one of a clamping mechanism, an eyelet screw, a hook screw, and a gripper.

9. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein, The first end (116) of the main body (104) is shaped like a mushroom cap (502), the mushroom cap having a varying first diameter (504) intersecting the central axis (106), and The middle portion (108) of the main body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (506) intersecting the central axis (106). The contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) is concave along the central axis (106), such that the varying second diameter (506) smoothly transitions at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) to abut the varying first diameter (504) of the first end (116), and smoothly transitions at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) to abut the second end (120). The varying second diameter (506) is minimized between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). The second end (120) of the main body (104) includes a base (508) having a varying third diameter (510) that intersects the central axis (106) and decreases from a wider diameter (512) to a narrower diameter, thus smoothly transitioning to the varying second diameter (506) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). The first diameter (504) of the first end (116) is greater than the third diameter (510) of the second end (120), and the third diameter (510) of the change is greater than the second diameter (506) of the change in the middle part (108).

10. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein, The first end (116) of the body (104) includes a first thickness (702) having a first diameter (704) intersecting the central axis (106), and The middle portion (108) of the main body (104) is defined by a varying second diameter (706) intersecting the central axis (106). The contour surface (114) of the middle portion (108) is concave along the central axis (106), such that the varying second diameter (706) smoothly transitions at the first end (110) of the middle portion (108) to abut the first diameter (704) of the first end (116), and smoothly transitions at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108) to abut the second end (120). The varying second diameter (706) is minimized between the first end (110) and the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). The second end (120) of the main body (104) includes a second thickness (708) having a third diameter (710) that intersects the central axis (106) and smoothly transitions to the changing second diameter (706) at the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). Wherein, the first diameter (704) of the first end (116) is greater than the changed second diameter (706) of the middle part (108), and the third diameter (710) is greater than the changed second diameter (706) of the middle part (108).

11. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, wherein, The main body includes a truncated body (902) in which a wedge-shaped portion (904) along the central axis (106) is truncated from the outer periphery (906) of the main body (104) toward the center (908). The wedge-shaped portion (904) is formed at a first truncated surface (910) in the first end (116), a second truncated surface (912) in the middle (108), and a third truncated surface (914) in the second end (120). The first truncated surface (910), the second truncated surface (912), and the third truncated surface (914) are configured to match the object (202) in the local environment (200).

12. The pipeline management device according to claim 11, wherein, The object (202) in the local environment (200) includes at least one of the following: the end of the wing panel of the compartment, the top of the panel of the compartment, the corner of the vertical edge of the door, the corner of the top edge of the door, the corner of the door frame of the open door, the leg of the object, the wheel of the moving object, the outer corner of the wall, the outer corner of the half wall, the corner of the step, the corner of the passage opening in the wall, the corner of the window frame, and the corner of the window shell.

13. The pipeline management device according to claim 11, wherein, The wedge-shaped portion (904) cut off from the main body (104) includes at least one of the following: a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from 10 degrees to 45 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from 45 degrees to 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) at 90 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from 90 degrees to 135 degrees, a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from 135 degrees to 157.5 degrees, and a wedge-shaped portion (904) ranging from 137.5 degrees to 180 degrees.

14. The pipeline management device according to claim 11, further comprising: The attachment mechanism (916) is configured to secure the truncated body (902) to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

15. The pipeline management device according to claim 11, wherein the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further comprises: The inner end (918) is adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). The outer end (920) is separated from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by the third truncated surface (914); as well as A retaining lip (1102) extends from the third cut surface (914) at the outer end (920), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106) and a length from the third cut surface (914) to the region defined by the wedge (904), the thickness (1104) and the length (1106) of the retaining lip (1102) being sized to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to an object in the local environment (200).

16. The pipeline management device according to claim 15, further comprising: An extension member (1202) is attached at least temporarily to the outer end (920) of the second end (120) such that the retaining lip (1102) and the extension member (1202) are configured to accommodate the gap between the object (202) and the substrate (1110) in the local environment (200), in which the object (202) is separated from the substrate (1110) by a support member (1112).

17. The pipeline management device according to claim 11, wherein the second end (120) of the cut-off body (902) further comprises: The inner end (918) of the second end (112) adjacent to the middle part (108). The outer end (920) is separated from the inner end (918) along the central axis (106) by the third truncated surface (914); as well as A retaining lip (1102) extends from the third cut surface (914) near the outer end (920) to the second outer surface (122), the retaining lip (1102) having a thickness (1104) along the central axis (106), the retaining lip (1102) being adjacent to the area defined by the wedge (904), the thickness (1104) of the retaining lip (1102) being sized to retain the pipeline management device (100) relative to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

18. The pipeline management device according to claim 1, further comprising a scalable length (1502) along the central axis (106) and a scalable width (1504) perpendicular to the central axis (106).

19. A method (1600) for guiding the local allocation of a utility pipeline (102), comprising: A pipeline management device (100) is installed (1602) relative to an object (202) in a local environment (200). The pipeline management device (100) includes a body (104) having a middle portion (108) having a contour surface (114) extending between a first end (110) and a second end (112) of the middle portion (108), a first end portion (116) adjacent to the first end (110) of the middle portion (108), and a second end portion (120) adjacent to the second end (112) of the middle portion (108). The utility line (102) is placed (1604) adjacent to the contour surface (114). Pull (1606) the utility line (102) across the contour surface (114); and The utility line (102) is isolated from the object (202) in the local environment (200) and the utility line (102) is directed away from the object (202).

20. A cable management device (126) for guiding the local distribution of cables (128), comprising: A body (104) having a central axis (106), the body (104) comprising: The middle section (108) intersects the central axis (106) and includes a first end (110), a second end (112), and a contour surface (114) extending between the first end (110) and the second end (112), the contour surface (114) having a contour for guiding the cable (128) relative to an object (202) in the local environment (200); A first end portion (116), intersecting the central axis (106), adjacent to the first end portion (110) of the middle portion (108), and including a first outer surface (118) shaped to guide the cable (128) toward the middle portion (108) and prevent the cable (128) from crossing the first end portion (116) outside the body (104); and The second end (120), intersecting the central axis (106), abutting the second end (112) of the middle portion (108), and including a second outer surface (122) shaped to guide the cable (128) toward the middle portion (108) and prevent the cable (128) from crossing the second end (120) outside the body (104); and One or more magnets (404) are embedded in one or more of the middle portion (108), the first end portion (116) and the second end portion (120), and the one or more magnets (404) are configured to fix the body (104) to the object (202) in the local environment (200).

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