Cable manager

Abstract

A cable manager (1), comprising at least one base (10) and at least one cable management module (20), wherein the base comprises a substrate (11) and at least one first connecting structure (12) arranged on the top surface of the substrate; the cable management module comprises a body (21) and at least one first assembling structure (22) arranged on the bottom surface of the body; the at least one first assembling structure is adapted to the at least one first connecting structure, and when the at least one first assembling structure and the at least one first connecting structure are assembled together, the at least one base and the at least one cable management module define at least one cable management hole (100).

Description

Cable Management Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic device accessories, and in particular to a cable management device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices typically have their own cables for circuit connections, such as televisions, fans, water dispensers, and kettles. Some electronic devices, like computers and mobile phones, require external cables for charging. However, during the use of such electronic devices, especially when multiple devices are used simultaneously, messy cables make the desktop cluttered and easily cause cables to become tangled, difficult to separate, and prone to damage. Furthermore, messy cables scattered across desktops, walls, and floors also pose corresponding safety hazards.

[0003] In existing technologies, cables for electronic devices are typically bundled and secured with cable ties to maintain cable order and a tidy environment. However, when the same cable is used in different locations connected to different electronic devices, the cable ties need to be untied and re-bundled due to varying distances from the power outlet, making the process cumbersome. For multiple cables, even more cable ties are needed to secure them individually or collectively, but removing a specific electronic device requires untying the corresponding cable ties, which is also cumbersome.

[0004] Meanwhile, cable ties can only solve the problem of messy cables. However, they still cannot fix the cables to the desktop, floor, or wall as they extend from the desktop to the floor or wall. Longer cables will still be scattered and messy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cable management device.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Constructing a cable management device includes:

[0008] At least one base, including a substrate and at least one first connecting structure disposed on the top surface of the substrate; and

[0009] At least one cable management module includes at least one first assembly structure disposed on the bottom surface of the main body, the at least one first assembly structure being adapted to the at least one first connecting structure, and when the at least one first assembly structure and the at least one first connecting structure are assembled together, the at least one base and the at least one cable management module together define at least one cable management hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, there are multiple first connection structures, which are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate, and the distance between any first connection structure and other adjacent first connection structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal.

[0011] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the body is recessed toward the top surface of the body to form a cable management groove, and the opening of the cable management groove is closed by the substrate to form the cable management hole when the at least one first assembly structure and the at least one first connection structure are assembled together.

[0012] In some embodiments, the number of the first assembly structures is at least two, and they are located on both sides of the cable management groove, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the number of the first connection structures is multiple, and the multiple first connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate, and the distance between any first connection structure and other first connection structures adjacent to each other in the two axes of the matrix is ​​equal;

[0014] The distance between the first assembly structures located on both sides of the cable management groove is equal to the distance between the two first connecting structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the matrix axis.

[0015] In some embodiments, at least one cable management module further includes at least one second connection structure disposed on the top surface of the body, and the at least one second connection structure is adapted to the at least one first assembly structure.

[0016] In some embodiments, the number of the second connection structures is multiple, and the multiple second connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the body, and the distance between any second connection structure and other adjacent second connection structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the matrix axis is equal.

[0017] In some embodiments, the number of the first connection structures is multiple, and the multiple first connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate, and the distance between any first connection structure and other first connection structures adjacent to each other in the two axes of the matrix is ​​equal;

[0018] The distance between two adjacent first connection structures is equal to the distance between two adjacent second connection structures.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least one of the bases further includes at least one second assembly structure disposed on the bottom surface of the substrate, the at least one second assembly structure being adapted to the at least one first connection structure and / or at least one second connection structure.

[0020] In some embodiments, the length of at least one of the bases is greater than the sum of the lengths of the two cable management modules; the width of the base is adapted to the width of the cable management module.

[0021] In some embodiments, both the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are protrusions, and both the first assembly structure and the second assembly structure are grooves.

[0022] In some embodiments, the base further includes at least one first connecting portion disposed on a first side of the substrate and at least one second connecting portion disposed on a second side of the substrate, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are adapted to each other and the first side is opposite to the second side.

[0023] In some embodiments, there are multiple bases, and the first connecting portions and the second connecting portions on two adjacent bases are detachably connected, and all the first connecting structures on the multiple bases are arranged in a matrix with uniform intervals.

[0024] The distance between the first connecting structure at the upper edge of the base and an adjacent first connecting structure on the adjacent base whose connecting line is parallel to the matrix axis is equal to the distance between two adjacent first connecting structures on the same base whose connecting line is parallel to the matrix axis.

[0025] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0026] This invention, by setting a base, allows the cable organizer for holding cables to fix cables to any desired surface. By setting a first connecting structure and a first assembly structure that are compatible with each other, the first cable management module can be detachably set on the base. This allows multiple first cable management modules to be set on different bases, enabling the fixing of cables at different locations and meeting different setting requirements for multiple cables. This avoids the scattering of cables and has good flexibility and versatility in use.

[0027] When it is necessary to remove the cable, simply remove the first cable management module corresponding to the first cable management hole where the cable is located. The module can be reused after removal, giving the cable organizer a high reusability rate. Furthermore, the cable management module is easy to assemble and disassemble from the base, facilitating user operation and providing a superior user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the cable management device in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the cable organizer shown in Figure 1 from another angle.

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the base in the cable organizer shown in Figure 1;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the cable management module in Figure 1;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the cable organizer in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the cable management device in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the cable organizer in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the base in the cable management device shown in Figure 7. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this invention, specific embodiments are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "bottom," "inner," "further," and "outer" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in some of the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0038] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the invention with unnecessary detail.

[0040] Figures 1 to 4 illustrate a cable organizer 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which can collect or fix at least one cable to a specific fixing surface. The cable organizer 1 includes at least one base 10 and at least one cable management module 20. The base 10 can be detachably mounted on the fixing surface using various connection methods such as adhesive bonding or screw connection, for fixing the cable organizer 1 to the fixing surface, thereby fixing the cable to the fixing surface. The base 10 includes a base plate 11 and at least one first connecting structure 12. The cable management module 20 includes a body 21 and at least one first assembly structure 22. The at least one first assembly structure 22 is adapted to the at least one first connecting structure 12, and when the at least one first assembly structure 22 and the at least one first connecting structure 12 are assembled together, the at least one base 10 and the at least one cable management module 20 together define at least one cable management hole 100. The cable management hole 100 is used to pass cables through, thereby allowing the cables to be collected and fixed to the fixing surface, ensuring the orderly distribution of cables on the fixing surface.

[0041] Specifically, the first connecting structure 12 is disposed on the top surface of the substrate 11. The first assembly structure 22 is disposed on the bottom surface of the body 21.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first connecting structure 12 and the first assembly structure 22 are detachably connected by a modular plug-in connection.

[0043] Specifically, one of the first connecting structure 12 and the first assembly structure 22 is a protrusion, and the other is a groove. The interference fit between the groove and the protrusion enables a detachable connection between the two.

[0044] The protrusions and grooves allow the cable management module 20 to be detachably mounted on the base 10. When multiple first connection structures 12 are provided on the base 10, the cable management module 20 can also freely choose its position on the base 10, thereby flexibly adjusting the cable routing by adjusting its position, making the cable management function of the cable manager 1 highly flexible.

[0045] When multiple first connecting structures 12 are provided on the base 10, and multiple cable management modules 20 are also provided, the multiple cable management modules 20 can be flexibly distributed on the base 10, and can be arranged side by side to form multiple parallel cable management holes 100. This allows multiple cables to be passed through different cable management holes 100 in parallel, which can both organize and store the cables and fix the cables to the fixed surface. The multiple cable management modules 20 can also be arranged adjacent to each other, so that the cable management holes 100 defined by each cable management module 20 are connected end to end, defining a longitudinal cable management channel, so that a section of the cable can be accommodated in the longitudinal cable management channel. The arrangement of the multiple cable management modules 20 on the base 10 can also make the axes of the multiple cable management holes 100 intersect (perpendicularly), which can realize the intersection between different cables, and can also allow the same cable to be passed through multiple cable management holes 100 with intersecting axes, realizing the cable turning extension. To further improve the flexibility and versatility of the cable management function of the cable management device 1.

[0046] It's important to understand that "top surface" and "bottom surface" here refer to the corresponding end faces in the Z-axis direction of Figure 1. It's also important to understand that "cable" can refer to data cables connecting devices such as mobile phones and computers, or charging cables for electronic devices such as televisions and stereos, or any other cable. "Fixing surface" refers to the wall surface where the cable needs to be fixed; this can be a desktop, wall, floor, cabinet, or any other surface where the cable needs to be fixed.

[0047] In some other alternative embodiments, one of the first assembly structure 22 and the first connecting structure 12 may be configured as a groove, and the other may be configured as a slidably connected protrusion structure, so that the assembly between the two can be achieved through sliding insertion between them.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the substrate 11 is arranged in the shape of a long rectangular plate, the first connecting structure 12 is a protrusion, and the first assembly structure 22 is an assembly groove. The assembly groove and the protrusion are connected detachably through an interference fit.

[0049] Specifically, the bump is cylindrical. In some other alternative embodiments, the bump may also be a protruding structure of other shapes such as semi-circular, circular, cross-shaped, or polygonal columnar.

[0050] Referring to Figure 3, the substrate 11 includes a mounting surface 111 and a first connecting surface 112 disposed opposite to each other. The mounting surface 111 is used for detachable connection with the fixing surface, i.e., the aforementioned "bottom surface". The first connecting surface 112 is used to provide a first connecting structure 12, i.e., the aforementioned "top surface". In this embodiment, an adhesive layer is provided on the mounting surface 111 to achieve mutual fixation with the fixing surface by means of adhesion.

[0051] It should be understood that the adhesive layer can be made of glue, adhesive tape, adhesive fiber, etc., as long as it can achieve mutual fixation between the mounting surface 111 and the fixing surface.

[0052] In other alternative embodiments, the substrate 11 may also be square, triangular, circular, polygonal, irregular, or other structurally designed. It may also be shaped differently than a plate, such as columnar or hemispherical. The first connecting structure 12 may also be disposed on other wall surfaces besides the first connecting surface 112 and the mounting surface 111.

[0053] As shown in Figure 3, in some embodiments, the base 10 includes a plurality of first connecting structures 12, which are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the base 10, such that the distance between any first connecting structure 12 and other adjacent first connecting structures 12 whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal.

[0054] It should be understood that "the distance between any first connection structure 12 and other adjacent first connection structures 12 whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal" means that, in the angle shown in Figure 3, the distance between any two adjacent first connection structures 12 in the direction parallel to the X-axis or Y-axis is equal.

[0055] By arranging the first connection structure 12 in a matrix with equal intervals, the first connection structure 12 can form a position network similar to a coordinate system on the substrate 11, so that the cable management module 20 can be flexibly set in any position in any direction on the first connection surface 112 of the substrate 11.

[0056] In some other alternative embodiments, the arrangement of the first connecting structure 12 on the first connecting surface 112 can also be radially arranged along the circumference, or multiple first connecting structures 12 can be grouped into multiple groups, with the first connecting structures 12 in each group arranged linearly, and multiple linearly arranged groups arranged in parallel and staggered, etc.

[0057] In some other alternative embodiments, the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12 arranged in a matrix may not be equal to the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12 in the Y-axis direction.

[0058] As shown in Figure 4, in some embodiments, the bottom surface of the body 21 is recessed towards the top surface of the body 21 to form a cable management groove 24. When at least one first assembly structure 22 is assembled with at least one first connecting structure 12 (i.e., when the cable management module 20 is assembled with the base 10), the cable management groove 24 is closed by the substrate 11, thereby forming a cable management hole 100.

[0059] In this embodiment, both the main body 21 and the formed cable management groove 24 are cuboid in shape. When the bottom surface of the main body 21 is recessed towards the top surface to form the cable management groove 24, its structure is approximately n-shaped. Furthermore, there are two first assembly structures 22, located on both sides of the cable management groove 24, i.e., at the two bottom ends of the n-shape.

[0060] In some other alternative embodiments, the cable management groove 24 may also be in other shapes such as semi-circular, arched, irregular, triangular, or polygonal. The body 21 may also be in other structures such as hemispherical, columnar, irregular, cylindrical, spherical, annular, or semi-annular. The shape of the body 21 is configured as follows.

[0061] In some other alternative embodiments, the number of first assembly structures 22 may be one, three, four, or other plurality of them. Taking the n-type body 21 constructed in this embodiment as an example, two, three, or other plurality of first assembly structures 22 may be provided at each of its two bottom ends. Alternatively, only one first assembly structure 22 may be provided at one of its bottom ends. Or m first assembly structures 22 may be provided at one of its bottom ends, and t first assembly structures 22 may be provided at the other bottom end, where m and t are not equal.

[0062] Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the distance between the first assembly structures 22 on both sides of the cable management groove 24 is equal to the distance between the two first connecting structures 12 whose connecting lines are parallel to the matrix axis. This allows at least two first assembly structures 22 on the cable management module 20 to simultaneously dock with different first connecting structures 12 when the cable management module 20 is assembled with the base 10. Furthermore, since the first connecting structures 12 are arranged in a matrix on the substrate 11 with equal distances between them, the flexibility of the cable management module 20's placement on the base 10 is further enhanced. As long as its orientation is parallel to any axis of the matrix, it can be placed at any position within the matrix, allowing users to adjust it freely according to actual conditions.

[0063] In this embodiment, the distance between the first assembly structures 22 on both sides of the cable tray 24 is equal to the distance between any two first connecting structures 12 whose connecting line is parallel to the X-axis or Y-axis and is separated by a first connecting structure 12.

[0064] In some other alternative embodiments, it may also be equal to the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12, or equal to the distance between two first connection structures 12 spaced apart by two, three, or other numbers of first connection structures 12.

[0065] In some other alternative embodiments, the distance between the first assembly structures 22 on both sides of the cable tray 24 can also be equal to the distance between any two first connecting structures 12 whose connecting lines are not parallel to the X-axis and Y-axis.

[0066] As shown in Figure 2, in some embodiments, each first assembly structure 22 is adapted to two adjacent first connecting structures 12. The line connecting the first assembly structures 22 on both sides of the cable management groove 24 is perpendicular to the line connecting the two first connecting structures 12 corresponding to any one of the first assembly structures 22. This ensures that when the cable management module 20 is assembled with the base 10, the first assembly structure 22 on one side of the cable management groove 24 can be assembled with two adjacent first connecting structures 12, while the first assembly structure 22 on the other side of the cable management groove 24 can also be assembled and connected with two adjacent first connecting structures 12.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first assembly structure 22 is a long rectangular groove, the width of which is adapted to the circular diameter of the cylindrical first connecting structure 12.

[0068] In some other optional embodiments, the first assembly structure 22 may also be approximately figure-eight shaped, with the upper and lower circles of the figure-eight corresponding to two adjacent first connecting structures 12. The first assembly structure 22 may also be configured as a circular groove, with two (or one or more) circular grooves on each side of the cable management groove 24, corresponding to two (or one or more) first assembly structures 22 respectively. When the first connecting structure 12 is configured as a polygonal column or other shape, the shape of the first assembly structure 22 must be adapted to the shape of the first connecting structure 12.

[0069] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in some embodiments, the cable management module 20 further includes at least one second connecting structure 23. This second connecting structure 23 is disposed on the top surface of the body 21, and is disposed on two opposite surfaces of the body 21, respectively, along with the first assembly structure 22. Simultaneously, at least one second connecting structure 23 is adapted to at least one first assembly structure 22.

[0070] In this embodiment, the second connecting structure 23 is also a cylindrical protrusion, and it has the same structure and size as the first connecting structure 12, so that both can be docked with the first assembly structure 22.

[0071] Specifically, when there are multiple second connection structures 23, they are arranged in a matrix-like uniform interval on the body 21, and the distance between any second connection structure 23 and other adjacent second connection structures 23 whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal.

[0072] It is important to understand that "the distance between any second connection structure 23 and other adjacent second connection structures 23 whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal" means that, in the angle shown in Figure 4, the distance between any two adjacent second connection structures 23 in the direction parallel to the P-axis or Q-axis is equal.

[0073] Thus, when the cable organizer 1 is equipped with multiple cable management modules 20, each module 20 can be mounted not only on the base 10 but also on another cable management module 20. The cable management groove 24 of the cable management module 20 can be closed by the top surface of the base plate 11 to form a cable management hole 100, or by the top surface of the body 21 of another cable management module 20 to form a cable management hole 100. The cable management modules 20 can be detachably stacked on top of each other. Through the stacking of multiple cable management modules 20, the cable organizer 1 can form multiple stacked cable management holes 100, allowing for the placement and fixing of multiple cables at different heights relative to the base 10. This is suitable for use in narrow gaps between tables / cabinets and walls, increasing the stacking height without changing the horizontal installation area, thereby achieving the fixing of multiple cables. This further enhances the flexibility and versatility of the cable management function of the cable organizer 1.

[0074] Specifically, the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12 is equal to the distance between two adjacent second connection structures 23.

[0075] It is important to understand that "the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12 is equal to the distance between two adjacent second connection structures 23" means that the distance between any two adjacent second connection structures 23 in the direction parallel to the P-axis or Q-axis is equal to the distance between any two adjacent first connection structures 12 in the direction parallel to the X-axis or Y-axis.

[0076] The matrix arrangement of the second connecting structures 23 on the cable management module 20 allows the same cable management module 20 to be mounted on both the base 10 and another cable management module 20. This eliminates the need for multiple different models of cable management modules 20, reducing the variety of parts and thus lowering production costs. It also increases the standardization between the base 10 and the cable management module 20, further enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the cable organizer 1.

[0077] In some other optional embodiments, when the first connecting structure 12 on the base 10 is arranged in a radial, linearly alternating, or other manner, the arrangement of the second connecting structure 23 and the first assembly structure 22 needs to be adapted to ensure that the cable management module 20 can be inserted into the base 10 and can also be inserted into another cable management module 20. When the first connecting structure 12 on the base 10 is arranged in a spherical or other protruding shape, the second connecting structure 23 can be correspondingly modified to other shapes to ensure that both are compatible with the first assembly structure 22.

[0078] In some embodiments, the axis of the rectangular groove of the first assembly structure 22 in the length direction is perpendicular to the line connecting the two first assembly structures 22 on the cable management module 20. These two perpendicular lines are parallel to the two axes (i.e., the P-axis and Q-axis in FIG. 4) of the matrix formed by the second connecting structures 23. This ensures that when multiple cable management modules 20 are stacked and inserted in the height direction, all cable management holes 100 face the same direction, while also ensuring the flatness of the overall outer contour formed by all cable management modules 20.

[0079] In some other alternative embodiments, the two mutually perpendicular lines may not be parallel to the two axes of the matrix formed by the second connecting structure 23.

[0080] In some embodiments, the width of the base 10 is adapted to the width of the cable management module 20. This ensures the smoothness of the outer contour of the cable manager 1 formed by the assembly of the two, thereby improving the user experience.

[0081] In some other alternative embodiments, the width of the base 10 may be greater than or less than the width of the cable management module 20 (or the base 10).

[0082] The cable organizer 1 will be further illustrated below through a specific embodiment:

[0083] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the width of the cable management module 20 is the same as that of the base 10.

[0084] The cable management module 20 has six second connection structures 23, with two in the width direction (Q-axis direction) and three in the length direction (P-axis direction). The module also has two first assembly structures 22, with one in the width direction (Q-axis direction) and two in the length direction (P-axis direction). Each first assembly structure 22 corresponds to one of the two second connection structures 23 in the width direction (Q-axis direction).

[0085] The base 10 has twenty-four first connecting structures 12, with two first connecting structures 12 correspondingly arranged in the width direction (X-axis direction) and twelve first connecting structures 12 correspondingly arranged in the length direction (Y-axis direction).

[0086] The first assembly structure 22 can be adapted to two adjacent first connection structures 12 (or two adjacent second connection structures 23 in the width direction).

[0087] Figure 5 shows the cable organizer 1a in the second embodiment of the present invention, whose main differences from the cable organizer 1 in the first embodiment include:

[0088] In this embodiment, at least one base 10a further includes at least one second assembly structure (not shown in the figure) disposed on the bottom surface of the substrate 11a. The second assembly structure is adapted to at least one first connecting structure 12a and / or at least one second connecting structure 23a.

[0089] In this embodiment, the second assembly structure is a groove that is adapted to the first connecting structure 12a and the second connecting structure 23a.

[0090] By setting the second assembly structure, when the number of bases 10a in the cable organizer 1a is set to multiple, one base 10a can be assembled on another base 10a, or on at least one cable management module 20a, or on the cable management module 20a and another base 10a, or on multiple other bases 10a.

[0091] It should be understood that the aforementioned "at least one base 10a and at least one cable management module 20a together define at least one cable management hole 100a" can be interpreted as one base 10a and one cable management module 20a together defining one cable management hole 100a (i.e., the cable management groove 24 of the cable management module 20a is closed by the substrate 11a), or it can be interpreted as two cable management modules 20a and two bases 10a together defining one cable management hole 100a (i.e., two bases 10a are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and two cable management modules 20a are respectively arranged spaced between the two bases 10a, the four together defining one cable management hole 100a). The definition of a cable management hole 100a can also be understood as multiple cable management modules 20a and a base 10a defining a cable management hole 100a together (i.e., the bodies 21a of multiple cable management modules 20a are attached adjacently to form a longitudinal plate-like structure and are arranged parallel to and spaced apart from the base 10a, and two other cable management modules 20a are arranged between the longitudinal plate-like structure and the base 10a, together defining the cable management hole 100a). By analogy, multiple cable management holes 100a can also be defined (such as multiple cable management modules 20a spaced apart between two bases 10a, etc.), which will not be listed here.

[0092] As shown in Figure 5, in the specific embodiment shown in Figure 5, four adjacent cable management modules 20a are sequentially arranged on the base 10a at the bottom. The top of the body 21a of the cable management modules 20a at the two ends is provided with two more cable management modules 20a. Another base 10a is provided at the top. The top base 10a and the four cable management modules 20a together define a larger cable management hole 100a.

[0093] The second assembly module further enhances the versatility of the cable organizer 1a, allowing it to construct various sizes of cable management holes 100a to accommodate cables of different thicknesses or multiple cables that need to be sorted and fixed in batches (cables of the same type / batch are placed in the same cable management hole 100a). This further improves the flexibility and versatility of the cable organizer 1a, without increasing the types of parts, which is beneficial for controlling production costs.

[0094] It is important to understand that when the cable management unit 1a has multiple bases 10a, all bases 10a may have a second assembly structure. Alternatively, only some bases 10a may have a second assembly structure. Or, none of the bases 10a may have a second assembly structure. When all bases 10a have a second assembly structure, the adhesive layer can be applied to the bottom surface of one of the bases 10a. Alternatively, the adhesive layer may not be applied to the bases 10a, and a separate adhesive layer can be provided, allowing users to attach the cable according to their needs.

[0095] In some other alternative embodiments, the base 10a can also be configured as an arch, an n-shaped, wavy, semi-circular, irregular, or other shapes.

[0096] In some embodiments, the number of second assembly structures on the base 10a can be set to multiple. When multiple structures are set, their arrangement on the substrate 11a can be matrix-like or linear.

[0097] When the second assembly structures are arranged in a matrix on the substrate 11, the distribution of their matrix (i.e., the distance between two adjacent second assembly structures along the axial direction) can be the same as the matrix distribution of the first connecting structure 12 on the substrate 11. That is, one second assembly structure is adapted to one first connecting structure 12 (or one second connecting structure 23), and the matrix distribution of both on the substrate 11 is exactly the same. Alternatively, the distribution of their matrix can be made similar to the matrix distribution of the first connecting structure 12 on the substrate 11, that is, the second assembly structure is adapted to at least two first connecting structures 12 (or at least two second connecting structures 23). When the two bases 10 are assembled, any first connecting structure 12 on one of the bases 10 has a corresponding second assembly structure to ensure that assembly can be achieved between the two bases 10 (or between the base 10 and the wiring module 20).

[0098] In some other alternative embodiments, the distance between two adjacent second assembly structures may be equal to the distance between two adjacent first connection structures 12 on the X-axis or Y-axis.

[0099] It should be understood that the distance between two adjacent second assembly structures can be equal or unequal. However, regardless of the distance, there are two first connecting structures 12 on the X-axis or Y-axis, and the distance between them is adapted to ensure that the second assembly structure can be assembled with the first connecting structure 12 (or the second connecting structure 23).

[0100] In this embodiment, the second assembly structure has the same shape as the first assembly structure (not shown in Figure 5), both being elongated rectangular grooves. The width of the groove is adapted to the diameter of the cylindrical first connecting structure 12a or the second connecting structure 23a. This further improves the standardization of the cable organizer 1a. During assembly, the base 10a can be freely inserted into another base 10a or cable management module 20a, according to the user's needs, without requiring a separate first connecting structure 12a or second connecting structure 23a based on the configuration of the second assembly structure.

[0101] Specifically, the second assembly structure is arranged in a straight line on the substrate 11, and the line connecting all the second assembly structures is perpendicular to the major axis of any one of the second assembly structures. Furthermore, these two mutually perpendicular lines are parallel to the two axes (i.e., the X-axis and Y-axis shown in Figure 3) of the matrix formed by the first connecting structures 12a. This ensures that when the base 10a is inserted into another base 10a or the cable management module 20a, all cable management holes 100 face the same direction, while also ensuring the flatness of the outer contour of the cable manager 1a.

[0102] In some other alternative embodiments, the two mutually perpendicular lines may also be arranged not parallel to the two axes of the matrix formed by the first connecting structure 12a.

[0103] In some embodiments, the length of at least one base 10a is greater than the sum of the lengths of the two cable management modules 20a. This allows the two cable management modules 20a to be spaced apart when the base 10a is simultaneously assembled with the two cable management modules 20a, with a cable management hole 100a reserved in the middle.

[0104] In this embodiment, when there are multiple bases 10a, the length of all bases 10a is greater than the sum of the lengths of the two cable management modules 20a.

[0105] In some other alternative embodiments, multiple bases 10a may be configured with different lengths, thereby adjusting the size of the constructed cable management hole 100a as needed.

[0106] In some other alternative embodiments, the length of the base 10a may be equal to or less than that of the cable management module 20a. For example, when the size of the base 10a is only suitable for setting one first connection structure 12a, the size of the base 10a is smaller than that of the cable management module 20a. As long as the base 10a and the cable management module 20a can be detachably connected, the size between the two is not limited.

[0107] The cable management device 1a will be further described below through a specific embodiment:

[0108] The cable management module 20a has six second connecting structures 23a, with two in the width direction (N-axis direction) and three in the length direction (M-axis direction). The cable management module 20a also has two first assembly structures (not shown in Figure 5), with one in the width direction (N-axis direction) and two in the length direction (M-axis direction).

[0109] The base 10a has twenty-four first connecting structures 12a, with two first connecting structures 12a corresponding to the width direction (N-axis direction) and twelve first connecting structures 12a corresponding to the length direction (M-axis direction). The base 10a has twelve second assembly structures, with one second assembly structure corresponding to the width direction (N-axis direction) and twelve second assembly structures corresponding to the length direction (M-axis direction).

[0110] Both the first assembly structure and the second assembly structure are adapted to two adjacent first connecting structures 12a (or two adjacent second connecting structures 23a in the width direction).

[0111] Figure 6 shows the cable organizer 1b in the third embodiment of the present invention, whose main differences from the cable organizer 1 in the first embodiment include:

[0112] In this embodiment, a first assembly structure 22b is adapted to either a first connecting structure 12b or a second connecting structure 23b.

[0113] Specifically, the lower end of the body 21b is recessed upward to form a first groove 211b, and a protruding structure 25b is provided on the side wall and / or top wall of the first groove 211b. The protruding structure 25b divides the first groove 211b, and the two together define at least one first assembly structure 22b.

[0114] Furthermore, in the specific embodiment shown in FIG6, the first groove 211b is a longitudinally elongated rectangular groove, which is adapted to two adjacent first connecting structures 12b or second connecting structures 23b (that is, the first groove 211b is similar to the first assembly structure 22 shown in the first embodiment).

[0115] The protruding structure 25b is a convex rib that protrudes downward from the top wall of the first groove 211b. Its middle part is a convex cylindrical shape. It is located at the center of the first groove 211b, which is a longitudinal rectangular groove, and divides the longitudinal first groove 211b into two adjacent grooves, namely two adjacent first assembly structures 22b.

[0116] This ensures that when the first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b is inserted into the first assembly structure 22b defined therein, the two adjacent first assembly structures 22b formed by the protrusion structure 25b are respectively adapted to the two adjacent first connecting structures 12b or the second connecting structure 23b.

[0117] By providing the protruding structure 25b, an interference fit can be achieved between the first assembly structure 22b and the first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b during assembly. This reduces the difficulty of achieving the interference fit. It avoids the production precision issues required to achieve an interference fit when the slotted first assembly structure 22b is inserted into the first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b (i.e., it is not necessary to set the groove width of each first assembly structure 22b to be equal to the diameter of the first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b). This reduces production difficulty, increases product qualification rate, and reduces production costs. Simultaneously, it avoids assembly problems caused by errors during user operation, improving the user experience.

[0118] In some other optional embodiments, the protrusion 25b can also be disposed on the side wall of the first groove 211b, such as at the side wall corresponding to the position between two adjacent first connecting structures 12b or second connecting structures 23b, so that the protrusion 25b can engage with the first connecting structure 12b or second connecting structure 23b during the assembly process, thereby achieving an interference fit between the first assembly structure 22b and the first connecting structure 12b or second connecting structure 23b.

[0119] In other alternative embodiments, the shape of the protrusion 25b can be flexibly configured according to specific circumstances. It can be cylindrical, irregularly shaped with both sides protruding outward in an arc, or semi-circular, fan-shaped, cylindrical, or other shapes. It can also be a spherical, hemispherical, or other non-cylindrical protrusion. It may not completely divide the first groove 211b, or it may completely divide the first groove 211b into two independent grooves. Its number can also be adapted to the number of the second connecting structures 23b, or less than the number of the second connecting structures 23b.

[0120] It should be understood that the location and shape of the protrusion 25b are only required to ensure that when the cable management module 20b is inserted into the base 10b or other cable management modules 20b, the first assembly structure 22b defined by the protrusion 25b and the first groove 211b can achieve an interference fit with the first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b through the protrusion 25b.

[0121] In some other alternative embodiments, when the base 10b is provided with a second assembly structure at its bottom end, at least one second groove (not shown in the figure) can be formed by recessing upward on the bottom wall of the substrate 11b, and a plurality of protruding structures 25b can be provided on the top wall and / or side wall of the second groove, thereby defining at least one second assembly structure by the second groove and the protruding structures 25b.

[0122] It should be understood that when the bottom wall of the substrate 11b is recessed upward to form only one second groove, the position of the protrusion structure 25b is such that when the substrate 11b is inserted into another substrate 11b or the wiring module 20b, the protrusion structure 25b is located between the four first connecting structures 12b or the second connecting structures 23b, thereby contacting the sidewalls of the four first connecting structures 12b or the second connecting structures 23b and achieving an interference fit for each first connecting structure 12b or the second connecting structure 23b.

[0123] Figures 7 and 8 illustrate the cable organizer 1c in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, whose main differences from the cable organizer 1 in the first embodiment include:

[0124] As shown in FIG8, in this embodiment, the base 10c further includes a first connecting portion 13c and a second connecting portion 14c. The number of the first connecting portion 13c and the second connecting portion 14c is at least one. The first connecting portion 13c is disposed on the first side of the substrate 11c, and the second connecting portion 14c is disposed on the second side of the substrate 11c. The first side and the second side are disposed opposite to each other.

[0125] In this embodiment, the substrate 11c further includes a second connecting surface 113c and a third connecting surface 114c disposed opposite to each other. The second connecting surface 113c is the first side surface, and the third connecting surface 114c is the second side surface. The second connecting surface 113c and the third connecting surface 114c are respectively connected to the mounting surface (not shown in Figures 7 and 8) and the first connecting surface 112c, and are two opposite sidewall surfaces on the Y-axis side in Figure 8.

[0126] Specifically, when there are multiple bases 10c, the matching first connecting part 13c and second connecting part 14c can realize the detachable connection of the side walls of two adjacent bases 10c, thereby realizing the detachable connection of the side walls of different bases 10c in the length direction, that is, realizing the extension of the base 10c in the width direction.

[0127] In this embodiment, the first connecting part 13c and the second connecting part 14c are detachably connected by a modular interlocking mechanism. For example, if one of the first connecting part 13c and the second connecting part 14c is a protrusion and the other is a groove, the connecting protrusion is inserted into the connecting groove by an interference fit, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the two.

[0128] In some other alternative embodiments, the first connecting part 13c and the second connecting part 14c can also be configured as mutually adaptable slide rail structures, achieving a detachable connection between the two through plugging. The first connecting part 13c and the second connecting part 14c can also be configured as magnetic structures, such as sheet magnets, achieving a detachable connection through the magnetic attraction between the two.

[0129] In this embodiment, there are two first connecting parts 13c and two second connecting parts 14c. The two first connecting parts 13c are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the long axis of the second connecting surface 113c, and the two second connecting parts 14c are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the long axis of the third connecting surface 114c, so as to ensure the stability of the connection between the two adjacent bases 10c.

[0130] In some other alternative embodiments, the number of the first connecting portion 13c and the second connecting portion 14c may be one, three, four or more, which may extend over the entire second connecting surface 113c and the third connecting surface 114c, or may be evenly or unevenly distributed thereon.

[0131] In some other alternative embodiments, in addition to the mounting surface, the first connecting surface 112c, the second connecting surface 113c and the third connecting surface 114c, the two remaining opposite sidewalls of the substrate 11c may also be provided with corresponding connecting parts, thereby realizing the detachable connection of different bases 10c in another axial direction.

[0132] As shown in Figure 7, in some embodiments, all the first connecting structures 12c on multiple bases 10c are arranged in a matrix with uniform spacing. The distance between a first connecting structure 12c at the upper edge of a base 10c and an adjacent first connecting structure 12c on another adjacent base 10c, with the line connecting them parallel to the matrix axis, is equal to the distance between two adjacent first connecting structures 12c on the same base 10c, with the line connecting them parallel to the matrix axis.

[0133] That is, two adjacent bases 10c in the plurality of bases 10c in Figure 7 are defined as the first base 10c1 and the second base 10c2, respectively. The first base 10c1 has a row of uniformly spaced first connecting structures 12c along the Y-axis direction, which is adjacent to a row of uniformly spaced first connecting structures 12c along the Y-axis direction on the second base 10c2. The distance between the two rows of first connecting structures 12c is equal to the distance between the two rows of uniformly spaced first connecting structures 12c along the Y-axis direction on the first base 10c1 (or the second base 10c2), and is also equal to the distance between any two adjacent rows of uniformly spaced first connecting structures 12c along the X-axis direction.

[0134] After multiple bases 10c are spliced ​​together, the distance between each adjacent first connecting structure 12c remains equal, thus expanding the coverage of the coordinate system constructed by the first connecting structure 12c along the X and Y axes on the base 10c. When the cable management module 20c is provided with multiple first assembly structures (not shown in Figures 7 and 8), and the cable management module 20c needs to be assembled with multiple first connecting structures 12c to achieve the assembly of the cable management module 20c with the base 10c, the multiple first assembly structures 22c on the cable management module 20c can be connected to the first connecting structures 12c on different bases 10c respectively, without considering the edge problem of the base 10c, further expanding the diversity and flexibility of the cable management module 20c.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first connecting structure 12c and / or the second connecting structure 23c and / or the first assembly structure and / or the second assembly structure may also be provided with a magnetic layer, or directly set as a magnetic structure, thereby improving the stability of the assembly.

[0136] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can freely combine the above technical features without departing from the concept of the present invention, and can also make several modifications and improvements, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made with respect to the scope of the claims of the present invention should fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable management device, characterized in that, include: At least one base, including a substrate and at least one first connection structure disposed on the top surface of the substrate; as well as At least one cable management module includes at least one first assembly structure disposed on the bottom surface of the main body, the at least one first assembly structure being adapted to the at least one first connecting structure, and when the at least one first assembly structure and the at least one first connecting structure are assembled together, the at least one base and the at least one cable management module together define at least one cable management hole.

2. The cable organizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the first connection structures is multiple, and the multiple first connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate. The distance between any first connection structure and other adjacent first connection structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the axis of the matrix is ​​equal.

3. The cable organizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the body is recessed towards the top surface of the body to form a cable management groove, and the opening of the cable management groove is closed by the substrate to form the cable management hole when the at least one first assembly structure and the at least one first connection structure are assembled together.

4. The cable organizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the first assembly structure is at least two, and they are located on both sides of the cable management groove, respectively.

5. The cable organizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the first connection structures is multiple, and the multiple first connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate. The distance between any first connection structure and other first connection structures adjacent to it in the two axes of the matrix is ​​equal. The distance between the first assembly structures located on both sides of the cable management groove is equal to the distance between the two first connecting structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the matrix axis.

6. The cable organizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one cable management module further includes at least one second connection structure, which is disposed on the top surface of the body and is adapted to the at least one first assembly structure.

7. The cable organizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of the second connection structures is multiple, and the multiple second connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the body. The distance between any second connection structure and other adjacent second connection structures whose connecting lines are parallel to the matrix axis is equal.

8. The cable organizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the first connection structures is multiple, and the multiple first connection structures are arranged in a matrix at uniform intervals on the substrate. The distance between any first connection structure and other first connection structures adjacent to it in the two axes of the matrix is ​​equal. The distance between two adjacent first connection structures is equal to the distance between two adjacent second connection structures.

9. The cable organizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one of the bases further includes at least one second assembly structure disposed on the bottom surface of the substrate, the at least one second assembly structure being adapted to the at least one first connection structure and / or at least one second connection structure.

10. The cable organizer according to claim 9, characterized in that, At least one of the bases has a length greater than the sum of the lengths of the two cable management modules; the width of the base is adapted to the width of the cable management module.

11. The cable organizer according to claim 9, characterized in that, Both the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are protrusions, and both the first assembly structure and the second assembly structure are grooves.

12. The cable organizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base further includes at least one first connecting portion disposed on a first side of the substrate, and at least one second connecting portion disposed on a second side of the substrate, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are adapted to each other, and the first side and the second side are opposite to each other.

13. The cable organizer according to claim 12, characterized in that, The number of bases is multiple, and the first connecting parts and the second connecting parts on two adjacent bases are detachably connected. All the first connecting structures on the multiple bases are arranged in a matrix with uniform intervals. The distance between the first connecting structure at the upper edge of the base and an adjacent first connecting structure on the adjacent base whose connecting line is parallel to the matrix axis is equal to the distance between two adjacent first connecting structures on the same base whose connecting line is parallel to the matrix axis.

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