Cable Clasping Device with Surface Mounting to Prevent Hanging Hazards
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Solution Overview
Problem
Loose cords and cables hanging from devices pose safety hazards due to potential misplacement and damage to the device or risk of fire, especially when mishandled.
Innovation Solution
A cable clasping device with a body and mounting system that secures a section of the cable against a surface, using retention structures and a mounting system to prevent excessive movement and damage, featuring a gate portion, fastening mechanism, and adjustable protrusions to accommodate various cable sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cables are left hanging freely from devices, then ease of operation is improved (cables are accessible and movable), but safety hazards increase (risk of misplacement, damage to device, fire hazard)
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system divides the cable into segments: the portion extending from the device remains accessible for operation, while the excess portion is routed through and secured by the cable clasping device mounted on the surface, separating the functional cable section from the hazardous dangling section
Solution Approach 2:
The cable clasping device acts as an intermediary element between the cable and the surface, providing a secure attachment point that prevents the cable from dangling freely while maintaining accessibility to the connected device
2Object-affected harmful factors
If cables are secured tightly to prevent movement, then safety is improved (misplacement and damage prevented), but ease of operation deteriorates (cable accessibility reduced)
Solution Approach 1:
The system secures only the necessary portion of the cable that extends from the device to the surface, leaving the functional connection accessible while restraining the excess cable length that would otherwise dangle and create hazards
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a cable clasping device is introduced to secure cables, then safety is improved (cables retained against surfaces), but device complexity increases (additional components required)
Solution Approach 1:
The cable clasping device is designed to be self-mounting to surfaces using adhesive or mounting mechanisms integrated into the device itself, eliminating the need for additional external mounting hardware or complex installation procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The cable clasping device serves multiple functions: it secures the cable to the surface, manages cable routing, prevents hazards, and can be mounted on various surfaces, making it a versatile solution that reduces overall system complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A cable clasping device includes a body and a mounting system. The body defines one or more retention structures configured to receive a section of a cable to retentively secure and lock the section of the cable with respect to the body. The mounting system is configured to mount the body against a surface to retain the section of the cable against the surface.