Cable Holder With Segmented Holding Portions And Stopper
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming apparatuses face challenges in managing cables, leading to complexity and potential noise interference due to cable layout around the apparatus body, which affects usability and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A cable holder with multiple holding portions and stoppers is integrated under the apparatus body, featuring outlets at different positions to manage cable layout and reduce noise interference, along with an extension cable system that allows cable connection from a rear face, eliminating the need for complex cable routing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cable is laid around the apparatus body using existing spaces or grooves, then cable routing is achieved, but device complexity and noise interference increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder is divided into multiple cable holding portions (first, second, third holding portions) with different orientations and functions. Each portion handles cables in specific directions, segmenting the complex cable management task into manageable sections that reduce overall system complexity while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a vertical dimension by extending cable holding portions in different directions (front-rear, left-right) and using a stopper that protrudes upward from the cable laying surface. This multi-dimensional approach organizes cables in three-dimensional space rather than simple two-dimensional routing, reducing complexity and interference.
2Reliability
If cable is routed around the apparatus body, then connection is achieved, but noise interference increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder and extension cable system extracts the cable routing function from the main apparatus body. By providing dedicated cable holding portions and an extension cable that extends outward, the patent separates high-frequency signal cables from potential noise sources within the apparatus, reducing electromagnetic interference and improving signal reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension cable acts as an intermediary element between the apparatus body and external connections. It provides a controlled pathway for cables to exit the apparatus, mediating between the internal environment (with potential noise) and external connections, thereby protecting signal integrity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cables are managed using traditional methods, then cable connections are established, but usability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder is designed with multiple cable holding portions that can accommodate different cable types and routing directions. The stopper mechanism provides universal functionality by preventing cable disconnection regardless of cable type, while the multiple holding portions offer versatile cable routing options, thereby improving ease of operation without sacrificing adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable holder includes a plurality of cable holding portions and a stopper. The plurality of cable holding portions is arranged under an apparatus body of an apparatus that is connectable to another apparatus via a cable, the cable to fit in the plurality of cable holding portions. The stopper is disposed at the plurality of cable holding portions to hold the cable fitted in the plurality of cable holding portions. The plurality of cable holding portions includes outlets communicated with an outside of the cable holder and arranged at different positions from each other.