Cable Holder with Movable Shutter to Prevent Appliance Leaks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing household appliances face challenges in design, production, and assembly due to varying numbers of board holders and mounting holes, which can lead to leaks if left open, and current solutions like sponges increase labor and costs.
Innovation Solution
A cable holder with a movable shutter that can be connected to a panel using a fixing mechanism, allowing it to cover and uncover mounting holes, eliminating the need for additional components and labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sponge is used to close the mounting hole, then the risk of liquid leakage is reduced, but additional components cost and installation work are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The shutter is integrated into the cable holder as a single component, combining the cable management function with the mounting hole closure function. This eliminates the need for separate sponges or plugs, reducing component count while maintaining liquid leakage prevention
Solution Approach 2:
The shutter serves multiple functions: it closes the mounting hole to prevent liquid leakage, provides structural support for the cable holder, and can be opened when needed for cable installation. This multi-functionality replaces the need for dedicated sealing components
2Ease of operation
If the mounting hole is left open for cable installation, then accessibility is improved, but the risk of liquid reaching the board groups increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shutter is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to be opened during cable installation and closed afterward. This dynamic structure provides both accessibility during installation and protection during operation, eliminating the need to choose between openness and sealing
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate components are used for all features, then product diversity is achieved, but design and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder with integrated shutter serves as a universal component that can be used across different appliance models and configurations. The single component handles both cable management and mounting hole closure, reducing the variety of parts needed while maintaining product diversity through different cable holder placements and configurations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a cost-effective and labor-efficient way to seal mounting holes in household appliances, reducing the risk of leaks and enhancing the durability of connections between the cable holder and panel.
Implementation Method 1
the fixing mechanism first narrows down and passes through the hole formed on the panel, and after passing, expands such that the support surfaces return to the initial position, preventing the fixing mechanism from dislodging
Implementation Method 2
the shutter comprises a fixed first wing which extends parallel to the panel to which the cable holder is to be connected and a second wing which is movably connected to said first wing
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a household appliance (100) comprising a body (101); a panel (102) which is disposed on an accessible exterior surface of the body (101); and a cable holder (1) which is suitable to be placed on the surface of the panel (102) facing the interior of the body (101) and which enables one or more cables to be guided and held thereon; wherein the cable holder (1) has a movable shutter (2) which can be moved to a first position to cover a mounting hole (103) on the panel (102) to which the cable holder (1) is to be connected, and to a second position to open said mounting hole (103).