Screw for catching or fixing cables
By employing screws with radial through-holes and cable ties to manage cables behind metal pipes, the visual clutter of electrical lines is eliminated, preserving the aesthetic and homely character of open-shelf environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102023003687
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing solutions for managing electrical lines and cables in open-shelf environments often result in unsightly cables hanging in the visual area, detracting from the aesthetic and homely character intended for the space.
Utilizing screws with radial through-holes in the heads, screwed onto the back of chrome balls, to intercept and manage cables with cable ties, ensuring the cables are routed behind the metal pipes and integrated into the furniture.
This solution effectively conceals electrical cables from view, maintaining the openness and aesthetic appeal of the shelves while ensuring a harmonious integration of electrical devices.
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Abstract
Description
Problem:
[0001] If you want to have stylish office environments with a homely feel, you have to take some aesthetic aspects into account, including the installation of cables (e.g. power, speakers, etc.).
[0002] To create a homely atmosphere in the rooms, you may want to add additional accessories to the shelves, such as table lamps to create a cozy, warm glow or place speakers.
[0003] To prevent these cables from hanging down in the field of vision of the shelves that are open on both sides and restricting the openness, they must be intercepted along the metal pipes on the back (out of sight). Solution: Screw to support or fix cables
[0004] The starting point of the idea is with screws that are screwed onto the back of the chrome ball in order to catch the dangling power supply cable from the electrical devices with cable ties.
[0005] The screw has two intersecting through holes in the head in the radial direction.
[0006] The first step is to screw the screw onto the chrome ball located on the back of the shelf.
[0007] A cable tie is inserted through the corresponding hole in the screw head, and the cable is secured to the screw head using the cable tie (Image: Latest version). Pay attention to the cable's routing direction. The appropriate through-hole that aligns with the routing direction should be used.
[0008] As a second step, the second screw is screwed onto the next chrome ball along the installation direction.
[0009] Another cable tie is passed through the corresponding hole in the second screw head and the cable is tightened and fixed to the screw head.
[0010] During these installation processes, the through-hole that matches the installation direction should be used. This way, the cable is routed behind the chrome pipes and integrated into the furniture. If necessary, further steps can be performed as described above. Areas of application:
[0011] Cable laying using this screw and cable ties, e.g. for USM furniture systems Summary:
[0012] Using these screws, which are screwed onto the back of the balls, and standard cable ties, the cable is held and neatly routed along the metal pipes. This type of cable routing allows for a harmonious design of integrated electrical devices in shelves that are open on both sides.
Claims
[1] Screw (1) with a head (2) and two intersecting through holes in the form of an elongated hole (4) in the radial direction. The screw (1) is characterized by that it consists of a head (2) and threaded part (3). [2] Screw according to claim 1, characterized by that the head (2) has a round head shape. [3] Screw according to claim 1, characterized by that the head (2) has a hexagonal shape. [4] Screw according to claim 1, characterized by that the head (2) has a hexagon socket shape. [5] Screw according to claim 1, characterized by that the head (2) has a Torx shape.