Cable Grommet Assembly with Adjustable Partition for Multi-Size Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable grommet assemblies face challenges in securely anchoring cable gripping elements to the frame during assembly and disassembly, particularly when dealing with multiple elements of varying sizes, which complicates the process and requires frequent reconfiguration without disassembling the entire assembly.
Innovation Solution
A cable grommet assembly featuring a frame with adjustable partition elements and locking mechanisms that allow for easy insertion, reconfiguration, and removal of cable gripping elements of different sizes without disassembling the entire assembly, ensuring secure anchoring and sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cable gripping elements are firmly anchored to the frame during assembly, then reliability of positioning is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates because reconfiguration requires complete disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple separable components with modular cable gripping elements. Each gripping element can be independently removed and repositioned by detaching only the relevant segment of the frame, rather than requiring complete disassembly. This segmentation allows reliable anchoring during operation while enabling easy reconfiguration when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame incorporates movable and adjustable components that transition from a fixed, stable state during operation to a flexible, reconfigurable state during maintenance. Locking mechanisms allow the structure to be dynamically changed from rigid (for reliability) to adjustable (for ease of operation) based on operational phase.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the frame structure is made complex to accommodate multiple cable gripping elements of varying sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The frame employs universal, standardized components that can accommodate multiple cable gripping elements of different sizes through a common interface system. Adjustable positioning slots and modular attachments allow the same basic frame structure to adapt to various cable configurations without requiring complex custom-designed components for each scenario.
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AI summary
It is the object of the present invention a cable grommet assembly (1) for running and guiding at least one cable (12) through an opening so that the cable (12) is retained and sealed; said assembly (1) comprises a frame (2) which forms a rim (3) delimiting a central opening (4); said frame (2) comprises - a first half-frame (17) having first half-frame protrusions (53) and recesses (54) ; - a second half-frame (18) having second half-frame protrusions (56) and recesses (57) ; wherein when said first half-frame (17) is connected to said second half-frame (53), thus forming said frame (2) which forms a rim (3) delimiting a central opening (4), at least some first half-frame recesses (54) accommodate at least some of the second half-frame protrusions (56), and wherein when said first half-frame (17) is connected to said second half-frame (18), thus forming said frame (2) which forms a rim (3) delimiting a central opening (4), at least some second half-frame recesses (57) accommodate at least some of the first half-frame protrusions (53); - said frame (2) comprises at least one frame seat (7); - said assembly (1) comprises at least one cable gripping element (9); - said cable gripping element (9) comprises at least one coupling element (14); - said at least one coupling element (14) is inserted into said at least one frame seat (7) so that said at least one cable gripping element (9) at least partially obstructs said central opening (4); characterized in that - said first half-frame (17) comprises at least a first partition seat (58); - said second half-frame (18) comprises at least a second partition seat (59); - said cable grommet assembly (1) comprises at least one partition element (60) which comprises at least a first bulge (61) and at least a second bulge (62); wherein when said first half-frame (17) is connected to said second half-frame (18), thus forming said frame (2) which forms a rim (3) delimiting a central opening (4), said at least a first partition element bulge (61) is inserted into said at least a first partition seat (58), and said at least a second partition element bulge (62) is inserted into said at least a second partition seat (59), wherein said at least one partition element (60) removably divides said central opening (4) into at least two central openings, also referred to as first and second central opening partitions (63, 64), each being of a smaller size than said central opening (4).