Cable Holder with Sliding Arm and Automatic Latching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional cable holders require excessive dexterity and control to encircle and contain items due to self-sustained jaws that need manual manipulation, making them difficult to use effectively.
Innovation Solution
A device holder design featuring a body and arm with engagement members that allow for sliding and rotational movement, enabling easy collection and storage of items by adjusting the orifice size through a mechanism with teeth and a release tab, and a rotatable handle for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional self-sustained jaws are used in cable holders, then the item can be securely contained, but the user requires excessive dexterity and control to manipulate the jaws and encircle the item
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder automatically opens its jaws when the release button is pressed and automatically closes and latches the jaws when the arm is swung back, eliminating the need for manual manipulation to open and close the jaws. The spring mechanism provides automatic operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable holder transitions from a static self-sustained jaw design to a dynamic system where the arm can be swung to automatically open and close the jaws. The release tab and release button enable dynamic control of the latching mechanism.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional cable holders with fixed jaw structure are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but adaptability to different item sizes and shapes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is designed to be adjustable in length and angle, allowing the orifice size and shape to be dynamically changed to accommodate different items. The slot and engagement member allow the arm position to be adjusted while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable holder is divided into separable components (body, arm, engagement members) that can be independently adjusted. The arm can be positioned at different angles and lengths to create various orifice configurations for different item types.
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AI summary
A device holder including a body having a receiving opening, an arm having a first engagement member on a first end and a second engagement member on a second end, the first engagement member releaseably secured within the receiving opening, and the second engagement member slidably secured to the body.