Cable Clip for Data Center Network Port Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current methods for managing and documenting network cables in data centers are time-consuming and error-prone, requiring individual labeling and documentation of each cable, especially when replacing or rearranging network switches, due to the vast number of cables and their untidy arrangement.
Innovation Solution
A cable clip that secures multiple cables together with specific spacing, allowing them to be removed and reinserted as a group, simplifying documentation and reducing the risk of incorrect port connections by aligning cables with ports using a clip design that matches the spacing and configuration of network switch ports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If individual cables are managed and documented separately, then each cable can be precisely tracked, but the time and labor required for documentation and cable management increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual cables into a single cable assembly by attaching them to a common connector or support structure. This allows the entire assembly to be documented and tracked as one unit rather than individually, significantly reducing documentation time while maintaining the ability to identify and track each cable within the assembly through the shared identifier on the connector or support.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cables are arranged in an untidy manner, then cable routing flexibility is improved, but the difficulty and time required for cable removal and reinstallation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments cables into organized groups or bundles using cable ties, clips, or structured routing mechanisms. This segmentation maintains routing flexibility by allowing different segments to be positioned independently while providing clear organization that facilitates easy identification, removal, and reinstallation of specific cable groups or individuals within the structured arrangement.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple cables are managed individually, then each cable can be precisely positioned, but the complexity of the cable management system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal cable management components such as standardized connectors, common support structures, and generic routing mechanisms that can accommodate multiple cables simultaneously. These multi-functional elements provide precise positioning for individual cables while maintaining system simplicity by using standardized, interchangeable components rather than custom solutions for each cable.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable clip configured to receive a plurality of cables comprises a plurality of cable receiving openings each adapted to grip a cable located therein. The clip comprises a first member and a second member, each member including a part of each said opening. Each part of an opening in one of the members align with a corresponding part of an opening in the other of the members.