Cable manager and waterproof housing

Abstract

A cable manager comprises a body, a first cable buckle portion, a second cable buckle portion, a channel and two slots. The body has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other. The first cable buckle portion is disposed on the first side. The second cable buckle portion is disposed on the second side. The channel communicates the first side with the second side. The two slots are respectively disposed on the third side and the fourth side.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a cable management device and a waterproof housing. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Nowadays, the utilization of space inside electronic device casings is constantly increasing as the performance of electronic devices improves. Therefore, improving space utilization efficiency without increasing the size of electronic devices has become increasingly important. In particular, cables in electronic devices often need to be stored using cable organizers and waterproof housings to avoid clutter inside the casing. Taking a common cable organizer and waterproof housing as an example, it mainly achieves the need to store various cables and provide waterproofing through cable routing designs on both sides of the casing.

[0003] However, although conventional cable organizers and waterproof housings can store different types of cables on both sides and provide waterproofing, they still cannot overcome the above-mentioned problems and effectively utilize the internal space of the housing.

[0004] Therefore, how to propose a cable management device and waterproof housing that can solve the above problems is one of the problems that the industry is currently eager to invest research and development resources to solve. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] In view of the above, one object of the present invention is to provide a cable management device and a waterproof housing that can effectively solve the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a cable organizer includes a body, a first cable clip, a second cable clip, a channel, and two slots. The body has opposing first and second sides, and opposing third and fourth sides. The first cable clip is disposed on the first side. The second cable clip is disposed on the second side. The two slots are respectively disposed on the third and fourth sides.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the channel has a first slot and a second slot. The first slot is located on a first side and communicates with a first wire fastener. The second slot is located on a second side and communicates with a second wire fastener. The first slot and the second slot are connected via at least one connecting portion.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cable organizer further includes at least one partition. The at least one partition is disposed in the channel to form at least one connecting portion in the channel that connects the first slot and the second slot.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the body further has opposing fifth and sixth sides. The third, fifth, fourth, and sixth sides are sequentially arranged around the outer edges of the first and second sides. The first fastening portion includes at least one first fastening groove, and the first fastening groove is respectively connected to the fifth and sixth sides by a channel. The second fastening portion includes at least one second fastening groove, and the second fastening groove is respectively connected to the fifth and sixth sides by a channel.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a waterproof housing includes a cable organizer, a base plate, and two wall portions. The two wall portions are disposed on the base plate. A notch is formed between the two wall portions. The body of the cable organizer is located at the notch. A second side abuts against the base plate, and the two wall portions are respectively engaged with two slots.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof housing further includes a cover body disposed on a first side of the body. The two wall portions respectively abut against opposite sides of the cover body.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cover includes a rib located on the side of the cover away from the body. The rib abuts between the two wall portions.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof housing further includes two limiting walls. The two limiting walls are disposed on the base plate and are respectively connected to opposite sides of the two wall portions. The body abuts against the two limiting walls.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a clearance portion is formed between the cover and the two limiting walls. The clearance portion communicates with a channel via a first snap fastener and a second snap fastener.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof housing further includes a seamlessly filled channel with an adhesive, configured to close the gap between the cover and the base plate.

[0016] In summary, in the cable organizer of the present invention, by means of the first cable clip and the second cable clip respectively provided on opposite sides of the main body of the cable organizer, the cable organizer can be divided into an upper and lower layer storage structure, making full use of the internal space of the waterproof shell to store the cables. The channel within the main body provides a path for the waterproof adhesive to flow, allowing the waterproof adhesive to completely and tightly cover the upper and lower layers of cables, achieving a waterproof effect. The slots in the main body can be used to lock the cable organizer against the wall of the waterproof shell to prevent displacement and shaking.

[0017] The above description is only used to illustrate the problem to be solved by the present invention, the technical means to solve the problem, and the effects produced, etc. The specific details of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments and related figures.

Implementation Method

[0018] Several embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed below with reference to the drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a perspective view illustrating a cable organizer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the cable organizer 100 includes a body 110, a first cable clip 120, a second cable clip 130, a channel 140, and two slots 150. The body 110 has opposing first sides 110a and second sides 110b, and opposing third sides 110c and fourth sides 110d connecting the first sides 110a and second sides 110b. The first cable clip 120 is disposed on the first side 110a of the body 110, and the second cable clip 130 is disposed on the second side 110b of the body 110. The first cable clip 120 and the second cable clip 130 can divide the body 110 into an upper and lower storage structure, so that the cable can be fully utilized in a limited space for storage by the upper and lower first cable clips 120 and second cable clips 130, thereby saving internal space of the electronic device. Channel 140 connects the first side 110a and the second side 110b, forming a hollow interconnecting channel within the body 110. Two slots 150 are respectively disposed on the third side 110c and the fourth side 110d of the body 110, and the ends of the two slots 150 can extend to the first side 110a and the second side 110b of the body 110, allowing the body 110 to be securely engaged in any electronic device requiring power distribution, but the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the ends of the two slots 150 may not extend to the first side 110a and the second side 110b, and the body 110 can also be used to store various types of wires other than conductors.

[0020] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the body 110 further includes a fifth side 110e and a sixth side 110f that are opposite to each other. The third side 110c, the fifth side 110e, the fourth side 110d, and the sixth side 110f of the body 110 are arranged sequentially around the outer edges of the first side 110a and the second side 110b, and connect the first side 110a and the second side 110b of the body 110. The first fastening portion 120 includes at least one first fastening groove 121a, 121b, and the second fastening portion 130 includes at least one second fastening groove 131a, 131b. The first fastening grooves 121a, 121b and the second fastening grooves 131a, 131b are respectively connected to the fifth side 110e and the sixth side 110f of the body 110 via the channel 140. In other words, one side of the first thread fastening groove 121a and the second thread fastening groove 131a is located on the sixth side 110f of the body 110, and the other side of the first thread fastening groove 121a and the second thread fastening groove 131a is located in the channel 140. One side of the first thread fastening groove 121b and the second thread fastening groove 131b is located on the fifth side 110e of the body 110, and the other side of the first thread fastening groove 121b and the second thread fastening groove 131b is located in the channel 140.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the wire (not shown) can be respectively disposed in the first wire buckle portion 120 on the first side 110a of the body 110 or the second wire buckle portion 130 on the second side 110b of the body 110. The wire can enter the channel 140 from the sixth side 110f of the body 110 through the first wire buckle groove 121a or the second wire buckle groove 131a, and pass through the fifth side 110e of the body 110 in the direction parallel to the first wire buckle groove 121b or the second wire buckle groove 131b. Similarly, the wire can also enter the channel 140 from the fifth side 110e of the body 110 through the first wire buckle groove 121b or the second wire buckle groove 131b, and pass through the sixth side 110f of the body 110 in the direction parallel to the first wire buckle groove 121a or the second wire buckle groove 131a, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, when the wire enters the channel 140 via the first wire clip 121a or the second wire clip 131a, it can also be threaded towards the first wire clip 121b or the second wire clip 131b, which are not parallel to it. Similarly, when the wire enters the channel 140 via the first wire clip 121b or the second wire clip 131b, it can also be threaded towards the first wire clip 121a or the second wire clip 131a, which are not parallel to it.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the first wire clip grooves 121a and 121b and the second wire clip grooves 131a and 131b can be used to store wires (not shown in the figure). Their number and size are not fixed and can be adjusted according to the number and size of the wires. In this embodiment, the first wire clip grooves 121a and 121b can store thinner wires, and the second wire clip grooves 131a and 131b can store thicker wires. The number of first wire clip grooves 121a and 121b can be greater than the number of second wire clip grooves 131a and 131b, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first wire clips 121a and 121b can also accommodate thicker wires, and the second wire clips 131a and 131b can also accommodate thinner wires. Alternatively, the first wire clips 121a and 121b and the second wire clips 131a and 131b can accommodate wires of the same size, or the first wire clips 121a and 121b and the second wire clips 131a and 131b can each simultaneously accommodate wires of different sizes. Furthermore, the number of second wire clips 131a and 131b can be greater than the number of first wire clips 121a and 121b, and the number of first wire clips 121a and 121b and the number of second wire clips 131a and 131b can also be exactly the same.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a partial cross-sectional view of the cable organizer 100 in Figure 1 viewed along the cut line 2A-2A. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the channel 140 has a first slot 141 located on the first side 110a of the body 110, and a second slot 142 located on the second side 110b of the body 110. The first slot 141 connects to the first wire buckle portion 120, and the second slot 142 connects to the second wire buckle portion 130, and the first slot 141 and the second slot 142 are interconnected via a connecting portion 160. The connecting portion 160 can serve as a channel for the flow of sealant, ensuring that the waterproof sealant (not shown) completely fills the first slot 141 and the second slot 142, so as to completely cover the wires in the first wire buckle slots 121a, 121b and the second wire buckle slots 131a, 131b to prevent them from shifting or getting wet, thereby achieving the purpose and effect of waterproofing.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cable organizer 100 includes a partition 170 disposed within a channel 140. The partition 170 connects the fifth side 110e and the sixth side 110f of the main body 110, separating a first slot 141 and a second slot 142 in the channel 140, and forming a connecting portion 160. In other words, the connecting portion 160 is a portion formed by separating one or more connecting channels in the channel 140 through the partition 170.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 3A and 3B. Figure 3A is a partial perspective view illustrating a waterproof housing 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3B is a partial perspective view illustrating the waterproof housing 200 in Figure 3A after being combined with the cable organizer 100 in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 3A and 3B, in this embodiment, the waterproof housing 200 includes a cable organizer 100, a base plate 210, two wall portions 220, and two limiting walls 240. The two wall portions 220 are disposed on opposite sides of the base plate 210, and the two limiting walls 240 are also disposed on the base plate 210, and the two limiting walls 240 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the two wall portions 220. A notch 230 is formed between the two wall portions 220, the two limiting walls 240, and the base plate 210, and the body 110 of the cable organizer 100 is located in the notch 230. The second side 110b of the main body 110 abuts against the base plate 210, and the third side 110c, fifth side 110e, fourth side 110d, and sixth side 110f of the main body 110 seamlessly abut between the two limiting walls 240 and the two wall portions 220. In other words, the size of the notch 230 is almost exactly the same as the size of the cable organizer 100. By fitting completely and seamlessly with the limiting walls 240, the overall sealing and waterproofing of the waterproof housing 200 are increased, preventing moisture from entering the cable organizer 100. In this embodiment, the two wall portions 220 are respectively provided on the third side 110c and the fourth side 110d of the main body 110, and respectively engage with the two slots 150, so as to better fix the cable organizer 100 in the waterproof housing 200.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 4, which is a partial perspective side view of the waterproof housing 200 in Figure 3B after being assembled with the cover 250. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in this embodiment, the waterproof housing 200 further includes a cover 250 disposed on a first side 110a of the body 110, and two wall portions 220 respectively abutting against opposite sides of the cover 250. The waterproof housing 200 can be the housing of any electronic device, and the cover 250 can be locked to the waterproof housing 200 to fix the cable organizer 100 and the cable (not shown) for waterproofing purposes. In some embodiments, the cover 250 may have a foot 252 (see Figure 4), the foot 252 having a locking hole 253 to lock the cover 250 to the housing. In this embodiment, the cover 250 includes a rib 251 located on the side of the cover 250 away from the body 110, and seamlessly abutting between the two wall portions 220 at the joint J. Specifically, the upper edges of the rib 251 and the two wall portions 220 are approximately at the same height relative to the base plate 210 of the electronic device. The waterproof housing 200 of the electronic device may further include a top plate (not shown) and a waterproof gasket (e.g., a sponge gasket) disposed on the top plate. Therefore, when the top plate is assembled to the base plate 210, the waterproof gasket can smoothly press against the upper edges of the rib 251 and the wall portions 220 simultaneously, thereby preventing liquid from flowing between the opposite sides of the two wall portions 220.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in this embodiment, a clearance portion 260 is formed between the cover 250 and the two limiting walls 240, and the clearance portion 260 is connected to the first wire buckle portion 120 and the second wire buckle portion 130 via a communication channel 140. In other words, although the cover 250 covers the cable organizer 100 and the waterproof housing 200, there is a partially exposed gap (i.e., the clearance portion 260) between the cover 250 and the limiting walls 240. As shown in Figure 4, the first wire buckle portion 120 and the second wire buckle portion 130 can be seen from the clearance portion 260, and the limiting wall 240 has a wire outlet opening 241 at the outlet of the first wire buckle groove 121b and the second wire buckle groove 131b with a size corresponding to the first wire buckle groove 121b and the second wire buckle groove 131b. It should be noted that the limiting wall 240 also has a wire outlet opening 241 (not shown in the figure) at the outlet of the first wire fastening groove 121a and the second wire fastening groove 131a, which is of a corresponding size to the first wire fastening groove 121a and the second wire fastening groove 131a, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the wire outlet opening 241 of the limiting wall 240 may not completely correspond to the outlet size of the first wire fastening groove 121a, 121b or the second wire fastening groove 131a, 131b, as long as the wire outlet opening 241 of the limiting wall 240 can ensure that the wire (not shown in the figure) can pass through the relief portion 260. Specifically, the function of the relief portion 260 is to provide space for the wire to pass through and exit, so that the wire can pass through the channel 140 from the fifth side 110e or the sixth side 110f of the body 110 and extend outward in a direction away from the waterproof housing 200.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in this embodiment, the waterproof housing 200 may further include an adhesive (not shown), which can seamlessly fill the channel 140 to seal the gap between the cover 250 and the base plate 210. In one embodiment of the present invention, when operating or using the cable organizer 100, the cable can first be threaded and fastened into the second cable fastening slots 131a and 131b, and the cable organizer 100 can be placed into the notch 230 of the waterproof housing 200, so that the cable can extend outward through the relief portion 260. Next, other cables can be sequentially threaded and fastened into the first cable fastening slots 121a and 121b, similarly allowing the cables to extend outward through the relief portion 260. When all the cables are collected and fastened to the cable organizer 100, waterproof adhesive can be injected into the channel 140 to completely fill the gap between the cover 250 and the base plate 210, forming a seamless sealed space. The cover 250 is then placed on top to fix the cable organizer 100 and the cables, achieving a waterproof effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In some embodiments, the cables can be threaded and fastened to the first cable clip grooves 121a, 121b and the second cable clip grooves 131a, 131b before the cable organizer 100 is placed into the notch 230. The waterproof adhesive can also be injected into the channel 140 after the cover 250 is placed on top.

[0029] In this embodiment, the cable organizer 100 may be a waterproof structure made of rubber, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cable organizer 100 may also be made of other materials with waterproof function.

[0030] From the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention above, it is clear that in the cable organizer of the present invention, by means of the first cable clip and the second cable clip respectively provided on opposite sides of the main body of the cable organizer, the cable organizer can be divided into an upper and lower layer storage structure, making full use of the internal space of the waterproof shell to store the cables. By means of the channel in the main body, a path for the waterproof colloid to flow can be provided, so that the waterproof colloid can completely and tightly cover the upper and lower layers of cables, achieving the effect of waterproofing. By means of the slot in the main body, the cable organizer can be locked to the wall of the waterproof shell to prevent displacement and shaking.

[0031] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0032] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described as follows: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cable organizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cable organizer in Figure 1 viewed along facet line 2A-2A. Figure 3A is a partial perspective view of a waterproof housing according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3B is a partial perspective view of the waterproof housing in Figure 3A after assembling the cable organizer in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a partial perspective side view of the waterproof housing in Figure 3B after assembling the cover. [Biomaterial Storage]

[0034] Domestic storage information (please note in order of storage institution, date, and number): None. International storage information (please note in order of storage country, institution, date, and number): None.

Claims

1. A cable organizer, comprising: a body having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other; a first cable clip disposed on the first side; a second cable clip disposed on the second side; a channel connecting the first side and the second side, and having a first slot and a second slot, the first slot being located on the first side and connecting the first cable clip, the second slot being located on the second side and connecting the second cable clip, and the first slot and the second slot being connected via at least one connecting portion; and two slots respectively disposed on the third side and the fourth side.

2. The cable organizer as claimed in claim 1 further includes at least one partition, the at least one partition being disposed within the channel to form the at least one connecting portion within the channel connecting the first slot and the second slot.

3. The cable organizer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body further has a fifth side and a sixth side opposite to each other, the third side, the fifth side, the fourth side and the sixth side being arranged sequentially around the outer edges of the first side and the second side, the first cable clip including at least one first cable clip groove, and the first cable clip groove being connected to the fifth side and the sixth side respectively by the channel, and the second cable clip including at least one second cable clip groove, and the second cable clip groove being connected to the fifth side and the sixth side respectively by the channel.

4. A waterproof housing, comprising: a cable organizer, comprising: a body having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a third side and a fourth side opposite to each other; a first cable fastener disposed on the first side; a second cable fastener disposed on the second side; a channel connecting the first side and the second side; and two slots respectively disposed on the third side and the fourth side; a base plate; and two wall portions disposed on the base plate, a notch formed between the two wall portions, wherein the body of the cable organizer is located at the notch, the second side abuts against the base plate, and the two wall portions are respectively engaged with the two slots.

5. The waterproof housing as described in claim 4 further includes a cover disposed on the first side of the body, wherein the two wall portions abut against opposite sides of the cover.

6. The waterproof housing as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cover includes a rib located on the side of the cover away from the body, the rib abutting between the two walls.

7. The waterproof housing as described in claim 5 further includes two limiting walls disposed on the base plate and respectively connected to opposite sides of the two wall portions, and the body abutting between the two limiting walls.

8. The waterproof housing as claimed in claim 7, wherein a clearance portion is formed between the cover and the two limiting walls, and the clearance portion communicates with the channel via the first snap fastener and the second snap fastener.

9. The waterproof housing as described in claim 5 further comprises an adhesive that seamlessly fills the channel, configured to seal a gap between the cover and the base plate.

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