Cable Management Arm Connection System with Counterweight Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cable management arms in existing systems tend to droop when suspended, affecting operation in heavily loaded storage spaces, and installation is not easily directional.
Innovation Solution
A cable management arm connection system comprising a main body with a support frame, support block, and mounting members, allowing for interchangeable mounting on either side and featuring a pivotally connected sleeve for smooth folding and extension, along with an engaging button mechanism for secure attachment to a slide assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a cable management arm is suspended with a folding member, then the arm can be folded up and stored, but the weight of the cables and arm causes drooping that affects operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support frame with support blocks that provide counterbalancing support to the cable management arm. The support blocks are positioned to offset the weight of the arm and cables, preventing drooping while maintaining the folding capability through the hinge connection.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a slide assembly is added to prevent drooping, then arm stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is segmented into multiple support blocks distributed at different positions along the arm. This segmentation allows each block to independently support specific sections, providing stable support while keeping individual components simple and manageable.
3Device complexity
If mounting members are fixed on one side only, then the structure is simple, but the ease of installation is reduced due to directional constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting members are designed with universal functionality to be installed on either the left or right side of the cable management arm. This is achieved through symmetric design features and interchangeable components that allow flexible installation directions, simplifying the installation process while maintaining structural simplicity.
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AI summary
A cable management arm connection system includes a main body, a support frame, a support block, a support locking member, and two mounting members. The main body is provided with a sleeve to slide along the support frame. Both ends of the main body are connected to the mounting members, respectively. Both ends of the support frame are connected to the support block and the support locking member, respectively. An engaging button is provided on each of the mounting members and the support locking member. Both the support block and the support locking member are respectively connected for sliding and secured in place corresponding to left or right side of the slide assembly for the main body to extend and slide on the support frame as the slide assembly stretches.