Cable Demarcation Enclosure With Internal Cable Winding Tray
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable demarcation enclosures require tedious and time-consuming stripping of excess provider cables, which are then stored separately, occupying valuable space and being inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A cable demarcation enclosure with a tray and cable winder system that allows for the winding and storage of excess provider cables within the enclosure, facilitating efficient handling and storage of excess cable length.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If excess provider cable is stripped and stored separately from the enclosure, then the cable can be stored, but it occupies valuable storage space and is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cable storage function with the enclosure structure by integrating a spool mechanism directly into the enclosure body. The spool is rotatably mounted within the enclosure and can wind and store excess provider cable internally, eliminating the need for separate external storage locations. This merging of storage functionality into the existing enclosure resolves the contradiction by providing both storage capacity and convenience through a unified integrated design.
2Length of moving object
If provider cable is stripped to remove excess length, then the cable length is reduced to necessary amount, but the process is tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The spool mechanism is pre-configured within the enclosure to receive and wind the provider cable before installation or during initial setup. By having the winding mechanism ready in advance, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming manual stripping and measurement operations. The cable can be quickly deployed from the spool at the required length, with excess automatically wound and stored, significantly reducing preparation time while maintaining precise length control.
3Ease of operation
If excess provider cable is stored separately from the enclosure, then the cable is accessible, but it takes up valuable storage space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested design where the spool containing excess cable is positioned inside the enclosure cavity. The spool rotates on an axle that is mounted within the enclosure body, effectively nesting the cable storage mechanism within the existing enclosure volume. This nested arrangement allows excess cable to be stored in a compact, space-efficient manner while remaining easily accessible through the enclosure opening, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and storage space requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a demarcation enclosure that includes a base. The base includes an interior cavity. The demarcation enclosure also includes a cover that selectively encloses the base. The demarcation enclosure further includes a tray that is removably attachable to the base, within the interior cavity of the base, and that includes a mounting plate. The mounting plate has a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side. The tray further includes an outer ring coupled to and protruding from the second side of the mounting plate, and an axle coupled to and protruding from the second side of the mounting plate at a center of the outer ring.