Pivoting Cable Management Arm for Stable Extension Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable management arms are inconvenient during installation and operation, lacking in effective support and stability.
Innovation Solution
A cable management arm design featuring a pivotably connected frame between two arms, with an extension board, support seat, and resilient members that allow for adjustable positioning and secure cable support through sliding and pivoting mechanisms, ensuring stable support and easy retraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the cable management arm is extended to reach cables, then the coverage area is improved, but the arm may bend under gravity reducing stability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a resilient member (spring) connected between the support member and connection member to provide an opposing force against gravity. When the arm is extended, the spring maintains tension to counteract the gravitational force acting on the arm, preventing bending and maintaining stability throughout the extended position range.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the cable management arm uses a fixed support structure, then the stability is improved, but the ease of operation and positioning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the fixed support structure into a dynamic system with a support member that can pivot relative to the connection member. This pivotable connection allows the arm to be easily positioned and adjusted to different angles and locations, while the resilient member ensures stability is maintained during operation. The system adapts its configuration based on operational needs.
3Ease of manufacture
If the cable management arm uses a simple connection structure, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability of cable support is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cable management arm into distinct modular components: a connection member, a support member, and a resilient member. These segmented parts are connected through pivotable joints, allowing for simplified manufacturing and assembly of individual components while ensuring reliable cable support through the coordinated function of the assembled system. The modular design facilitates easier fabrication and replacement of parts.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design provides improved stability and ease of use by allowing for adjustable positioning and secure cable support, reducing the risk of the arm bending under gravity when extended, while maintaining firm support in the retracted position.
Implementation Method 1
a first resilient member connected between the first and second support members, so that the second support member is pulled relative to the first support member by the first resilient member
Implementation Method 2
The slide is slidably connected to the second support member. When the second connection element of the second arm is moved away from the first connection element of the first arm, the frame is moved away from the support seat by the sliding movement of the slide along the second support member
Implementation Method 3
The frame is pivotably connected between the first and second arms. The first support member is pivotably connected to the support seat and contacts the support board of the support seat. The slide is pivotably connected to the bottom of the frame and contacts the extension board.
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AI summary
A cable management arm includes a first arm, a second arm, a frame, an extension board, a support seat, a first support member, a second support member and a slide. The frame is pivotably connected between the first and second arms. The extension board is connected to the bottom of the frame. The first support member is pivotably connected to the support seat. The second support member is slidably connected to the first support member. The slide is pivotably connected to the extension board and the frame and slidably connected to the second support member. When the second arm is pulled relative to the first arm, the frame is moved from the support seat by sliding the slide along the second support member. The slide moves the second support member to extend relative to the first support member, so that the first support member swings relative to the support.