Cable Management Assembly for Secure Access and Anti-Theft
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management systems lack simple, cost-effective solutions for connectivity, anti-theft, and damage reduction, particularly in academic and business settings where multiple users connect and disconnect devices throughout the day.
Innovation Solution
A cable management assembly comprising a housing and cover member that secures to a substrate, featuring a cavity to retain multiple cables, restricts disconnection, and allows hidden storage, with securement options via fasteners or adhesives, using materials like leather, fabric, metal, or plastic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cables are left exposed for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but security against theft and damage deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system divides cable access into two segments: a secure enclosed state for theft prevention and a temporary accessible state for connectivity. The housing segments the cable path into an internal protected channel and an external access point, allowing cables to be secured when not in use while remaining accessible when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically transitions between two states: locked (secure) and unlocked (accessible). The removable cover member enables the housing to switch from a closed protective state to an open accessible state, balancing security requirements with operational needs throughout the day.
2Reliability
If cables are enclosed for security, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing serves multiple functions: it provides secure enclosures for cable protection, organized storage channels for multiple cables, and controlled access points for connectivity. The removable cover simultaneously provides protection when closed and access when removed, making the system multi-functional rather than requiring separate solutions for security and access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed for user self-service through the removable cover mechanism. Users can independently secure cables by closing the cover or access them by removing the cover without requiring tools or complex procedures, making the security feature as easy to use as it is effective.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple cables are managed separately, then organization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual cable management needs are merged into a single integrated housing unit. The housing combines multiple internal channels for different cables, a unified removable cover for access, and a single secure enclosure structure, replacing what would otherwise require multiple separate organizers or management devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing contains nested internal channels and compartments that organize multiple cables within a hierarchical structure. Cables are nested within individual channels that are themselves nested within the larger housing enclosure, providing organized separation while maintaining a compact unified form factor.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable management assembly that enables cable connectivity, including management, anti-theft, and damage reduction, having: (a) a housing, wherein the housing is adapted for securement to a substrate; and (b) a cover member, wherein the cover member is adapted for securement to the housing.