Adjustable Air Blocks for Cable Routing in 5G Chassis
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Solution Overview
Problem
The management of cables within electronic chassis, particularly in 5G networks, is challenging due to varying sizes and lengths, leading to disorganization and difficulty in routing through interconnected devices without a structured solution.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable air block with a housing, first and second inner plates, and central gate, allowing for adjustable coupling via mechanical springs and flexible cushion layers to accommodate cables of different sizes and lengths, enabling organized routing and airflow management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional cable management methods are used, then cables can be routed through electronic chassis, but cables of varying sizes and lengths form disorganized clusters that are difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The air block is divided into multiple segments including a housing, first inner plate, second inner plate, and central gate that can move independently. This segmentation allows each component to perform specific functions in cable management while maintaining overall system organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The central gate is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position to accommodate cables of different sizes and lengths. This dynamic structure enables the air block to adapt to varying cable management requirements without requiring multiple different components.
2Ease of operation
If cable clips are used to manage cables, then cable organization improves, but the mechanical structure becomes more complex and airflow redirection capability is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges cable management functionality with airflow redirection functionality into a single integrated air block structure. The inner plates and central gate serve dual purposes: organizing cables while maintaining the structural integrity needed for airflow management, eliminating the need for separate cable clips.
Solution Approach 2:
The air block is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously performs cable management and airflow redirection. The housing, inner plates, and central gate work together to provide both cable organization and aerodynamic flow control, reducing the overall number of components needed in the electronic chassis.
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AI summary
An adjustable air block for routing cables includes a housing, a first inner plate, and a second inner plate. The housing includes a central gate extending between a top end and a bottom end thereof. The first inner plate and the second inner plate are fastened at the top end of the housing. The first inner plate includes a first vertical portion adjustably coupled to a left edge of the central gate along a first inner surface. The second inner plate includes a second vertical portion adjustably coupled to a right edge of the central gate along a second inner surface.