Cable Wire Connector With Hidden Tension Adjustment Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The exposed cable wire tension adjustment structure of existing connectors affects the aesthetics of cable wire handrails, particularly in applications requiring high aesthetic standards.
Innovation Solution
A cable wire connector design featuring a mounting member with adjustable components, including a first and second adjusting member, where the second adjusting member forms a boss to accommodate the cable grip, allowing for tension adjustment without exposing large components, and utilizing threads and locking platforms for secure connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional screw is used for tension adjustment, then the tension adjustment function is achieved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to exposed components
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting member is nested inside the post structure, with the cable wire passing through the post and the adjusting member positioned within the post's internal space. This nesting approach hides the tension adjustment mechanism from external view, eliminating the aesthetic impact while preserving the adjustment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting member is extracted from the traditional external screw configuration and repositioned as an internal component within the post. This extraction removes the visually problematic exposed screw from the external appearance while maintaining the tension adjustment capability through internal positioning.
2Shape
If the adjusting member is positioned inside the post, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The post structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the cable wire, contains the adjusting member internally, and acts as the housing for the tension adjustment mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate external adjustment components, thereby reducing overall device complexity despite the internal positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting member and post structure are merged into a unified assembly where the adjusting member is integrated within the post. This merging eliminates the need for separate external adjustment mechanisms and reduces the number of discrete components, thereby reducing device complexity while achieving the aesthetic improvement.
3Volume of moving object
If the cable grip is accommodated in a cavity, then the structure becomes more compact, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cavity is pre-formed within the post structure during the manufacturing process, with predetermined dimensions and positioning. This preliminary action establishes the precise location and size of the cavity before assembly, reducing the need for post-assembly adjustments and lowering the actual manufacturing precision requirements during the assembly phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The cavity dimensions and positioning parameters are optimized during design to balance compactness with manufacturability. By carefully selecting the cavity size, shape, and location parameters, the design achieves a compact structure while maintaining reasonable manufacturing precision requirements that can be met with standard manufacturing capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a cable wire connector, comprising: a cable wire, a cable grip fixed to an end of the cable wire, a mounting member sheathed on the cable wire and abutted against the cable grip, and two adjusting members adjustably arranged at both ends of the mounting member along an axial direction of the cable wire; wherein the first adjusting member is sheathed on the cable wire and is located on a side of the mounting member away from the cable grip; wherein the second adjusting member is located on a side of the mounting member abutting against the cable grip, and cavity for accommodating the cable grip is formed between the second adjusting member and the mounting member; and wherein the second adjusting member can be fixed at a position where the cable wire is to be fixed. The present application aims to provide a cable wire connector.