Cable Guidance Device for Height Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable routing devices require significant effort and material adjustments to manage cable transitions between different heights and angles, leading to unprotected cable exposure and aesthetic issues during installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A cable routing device featuring a cable run segment with angle elements that connect to both the first and second cable runs, allowing for flexible and orderly cable transfer at any point, using lattice structures and adjustable track elements for protection and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cable tracks are mounted at different heights to bridge height differences, then the cable routing can accommodate vertical transitions, but the cables become exposed and unprotected in the transition zone
Solution Approach 1:
A cable transition device acts as an intermediary component between cable tracks at different heights. This device includes a first part that connects to the first cable track and a second part that connects to the second cable track, forming a protected transition path that covers and protects the cables in the transition zone while enabling vertical cable routing
2Adaptability or versatility
If cable runs are extended with additional length to enable height changes at desired points, then routing flexibility is improved, but material loss and planning effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing system is segmented into modular components: standard-length cable runs, cable tracks, and intermediate transition devices. This segmentation allows the use of standard-length cable runs without requiring extensions, thereby preventing material loss while maintaining the ability to configure routes at desired points through modular assembly
3Adaptability or versatility
If cable tracks are processed and adjusted on-site to achieve proper alignment and height changes, then installation adaptability is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable transition device is pre-configured with connection interfaces for both cable tracks before delivery to the installation site. The first part is designed to connect to the first cable track and the second part to connect to the second cable track, eliminating the need for complex on-site processing and adjustment, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining flexibility
4Adaptability or versatility
If successive cable tracks are mounted at different heights, then vertical cable transitions are enabled, but the transition zone becomes visually disturbing and requires additional protection
Solution Approach 1:
The cable transition device merges the function of connecting cable tracks at different heights with the function of protecting and covering the transition zone into a single integrated component. The first part connects to the first cable track, the second part connects to the second cable track, and the structure inherently provides coverage, thereby simplifying the overall system while enabling vertical transitions
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AI summary
The cable management device comprises two cable webs (1A,1B) each comprises side portion (12) and base element (11). A cable is guided through a cable path segment (5) that comprises an angular element (51) provided at specific portion of base element of cable web (1A) and an angular element (53) that is provided at an opening (110) formed in bottom element of cable path (1B).