Cable Conduit for Distribution Panel with Segmented Front-Mount Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable conduits for distribution panels in network technology require additional storage height, leading to increased space requirements, and do not provide adequate strain relief and organization for cables.
Innovation Solution
A two-part cable conduit design where the first section is arranged in front of the distribution panel and can be separated from the second section, which includes a support area and labeling area, allowing for reconnection without external forces, thus reducing space requirements and improving cable management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cable conduits are arranged underneath and/or above the distribution panel, then cable strain relief and organization are improved, but additional storage height is required
Solution Approach 1:
The cable conduit is repositioned from a vertical arrangement (underneath/above the distribution panel requiring storage height) to a horizontal arrangement (in front of the distribution panel). This dimensional change allows the conduit to extend laterally along the front surface, providing cable support and organization without consuming valuable vertical storage space in the cabinet.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable conduit is divided into multiple sections: a first section that attaches to the distribution panel front surface, and a second section that extends outward to provide cable support. This segmentation allows the conduit to be mounted in the horizontal plane while maintaining its cable management function, avoiding the need for additional storage height.
2Volume of moving object
If cable conduits are arranged in front of the distribution panel, then space requirements are reduced, but cable support and labeling functionality may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit is segmented into functional sections: the first section provides mounting attachment to the distribution panel, while the second section extends outward to provide cable support surface and labeling area. This segmentation ensures that even in the horizontal configuration, adequate space is provided for both cable support and labeling operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The conduit extends horizontally in front of the distribution panel rather than vertically, creating a lateral workspace for cable management. This horizontal extension provides sufficient surface area for cable support and labeling while utilizing otherwise underutilized front-space, maintaining operational functionality without requiring additional storage height.
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AI summary
A cable conduit for distribution panels in network technology is provided comprising a first section for fastening and a second section for guiding cables, in which the first section is embodied such that the cable conduit, seen in the plug-in direction(s) of the distribution panel, can be arranged in front of a distribution panel such that the first section is arranged at a first part of the cable conduit and the second section is arranged at least partially at a second part of the cable conduit, which can be separated from the first part of the cable conduit and after the separation can be reconnected to the first part of the cable conduit, as well as a distribution panel comprising such a cable conduit.