Cable Holding Tool for Accurate Multiport Network Changeout
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual process of disconnecting and reconnecting computer network cables from multiport network devices is labor-intensive and prone to errors during device changes, such as equipment upgrades or failures.
Innovation Solution
A cable holding tool with an elongated body and notches that match the positions of network device ports is used to efficiently manage and maintain the order of cables by securely holding them during disconnection and reconnection, ensuring they are connected to a new device in the same order.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual labeling and note-taking is used to track cable connections during device changeout, then the process can be performed with simple tools, but the labor intensity increases and error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
A cable holding tool with notches corresponding to port positions serves as an intermediary device between the technician and the cables. The tool physically holds cables in the correct positions during device changeout, eliminating the need for manual labeling and note-taking while maintaining connection accuracy and improving efficiency
2Device complexity
If manual cable tracking is used during device changeout, then no additional specialized equipment is needed, but the process is labor intensive and error prone
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holding tool acts as a mediator that physically maintains cable positions and connections during device changeout. The notches in the tool correspond to port positions, ensuring cables remain in the correct locations and improving connection accuracy without requiring complex tracking systems
3Ease of manufacture
If cables are disconnected and reconnected manually without assistance, then the process can be done with basic tools, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holding tool serves as an intermediary that speeds up the cable disconnection and reconnection process. By physically holding cables in the correct positions during device changeout, the tool eliminates time-consuming manual tracking and labeling operations while maintaining ease of operation
Data Source
AI summary
A method for managing computer network cables is disclosed. The method includes inserting a cable holding tool between two rows of computer network cables that are connected to a multiport network device, the cable holding tool having two rows of notches on opposite long edges of the cable holding tool, after the cable holding tool is inserted between the two rows of computer network cables, inserting the computer network cables into the notches of the two rows of notches, after the computer network cables are inserted into the notches of the two rows of notches, disconnecting the computer network cables from the multiport network device, and after the computer network cables are disconnected from the multiport network device, moving the cable holding tool, which has the computer network cables inserted into the notches of the two rows of notches, away from the multiport network device.