Cable Holder for Unused Multicore Wire Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for managing unused cores in multicore cables are inefficient, often leading to damage or improper handling, as they lack a reliable and space-saving solution for storing and reusing these cores in later assembly steps.
Innovation Solution
A cable holder with a receiving body featuring multiple chambers that extend in the cable's longitudinal direction, equipped with an insertion opening and a fastening portion that securely attaches to the cable sheath, allowing for easy mounting and storage of unused core ends, which can be reused without damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If superfluous cores are simply pinched or clipped at the end of the stripped cable sheath, then the management method is simple, but it leads to problems with electrical application and potential damage to core ends
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder is divided into multiple receiving chambers, each capable of holding individual core ends. This segmentation allows each core to be managed independently within its own chamber, preventing damage while maintaining simplicity of installation
Solution Approach 2:
The cable holder acts as an intermediary device between the cable sheath and the core ends. It provides a protective intermediate structure that holds cores securely without requiring direct manipulation of the core ends themselves, thus preventing damage
2Reliability
If superfluous core ends are insulated and wound around the cable, then the cores are protected, but dismantling is required for later use which risks damage or improper handling
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder is pre-installed on the cable during initial assembly, creating a ready-made storage location for unused cores. This preliminary action eliminates the need for later dismantling and reinstallation, as cores can be simply inserted or removed from the pre-positioned holder
Solution Approach 2:
The cable holder design allows cores to be easily inserted and removed without requiring dismantling of the holder itself or special tools. The cores essentially service themselves by being stored in a readily accessible location that maintains their integrity
3Reliability
If free cores are folded back and sheathed with a shrink tube, then the cores are protected, but there is no satisfactory device or method for managing unused core wires
Solution Approach 1:
The cable holder serves multiple functions: it protects unused core ends, organizes them in an orderly manner, and allows for easy retrieval during later assembly steps. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate protection devices like shrink tubes while providing comprehensive core management
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines the protection function, storage function, and organization function into a single integrated cable holder device. This merging of functions simplifies the overall management system compared to using separate shrink tubes and other protective measures
Data Source
AI summary
A cable holder (10) attaches to a cable (1) with a plurality of cores (2). The cable holder (10) has a receiving body (11) with a plurality of receiving chambers (12). The chambers (12) extend in a cable longitudinal direction (L). An insertion opening (13) is formed at least on one side of the receiving chamber for inserting an end of a core (2). A fastening portion (14) is connected to the receiving chamber (12). The fastening portion (14) fastens the cable holder (10) to the outer sheath of the cable (1) by a fastening device (3) engaging around the cable (1).