Cable Management Device With Elastic Locking Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management devices fail to maintain arms at a predetermined position after detachment, causing interference during electronic module replacement, as they tend to swing relative to their connection elements.
Innovation Solution
A cable management device with a first arm, second arm, and support members, featuring an engaging feature with an elastic member that allows the arms to pivot and be kept at a specific angle, preventing further rotation through elastic force cooperation with corresponding features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cable management arm is detachably connected to allow easy installation and removal, then the ease of operation is improved, but the arm cannot be kept at a predetermined position after detachment, causing it to swing and interfere with electronic module replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management arm transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic system with defined movement ranges. The arm can pivot between a first position (when connected) and a second position (when detached), allowing it to adapt its configuration based on operational needs while maintaining controlled stability at each position through the engaging feature and corresponding feature mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging feature and corresponding feature are designed to prevent the harmful swinging motion before it can interfere with electronic module replacement. When the arm is detached, the engaging feature automatically engages with the corresponding feature to counteract gravity and prevent the arm from moving into the replacement path, eliminating the interference issue before it occurs
2Ease of repair
If the cable management arm is designed to be detachable for maintenance purposes, then the ease of repair is improved, but the arm swings relative to connection elements and cannot be temporarily kept at a predetermined position
Solution Approach 1:
Before maintenance begins, the cable management arm is moved to a predetermined second position and locked in place using the engaging feature and corresponding feature mechanism. This preliminary positioning action ensures the arm remains stationary throughout the maintenance process, providing a stable working environment and preventing accidental movement that could cause safety issues or damage
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 device effectively maintains the arms at a predetermined position, preventing interference during electronic module replacement by utilizing an elastic member to accumulate and release force, ensuring stability and maintaining an open space for module access.
Implementation Method 1
the flexible portion is elastically deformed to accumulate an elastic force till the first arm pivots relative to the first connection element to the second position by the predetermined angle. When the second position is reached, the flexible portion of the engaging feature releases the elastic force
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AI summary
A cable management device (20) includes a first arm (22) and a first connection element (26). The first arm (22) has a first end portion (34a) and a second end portion (34b). The first connection element (26) is pivotally connected to the second end portion (34b) of the first arm (22). One of the first arm (22) and the first connection element (26) is arranged with an engaging feature (54), and the other one of the first arm (22) and the first connection element (26) is arranged with a corresponding feature (56). When the first arm (22) pivots relative to the first connection element (26) from a first position to a second position by a predetermined angle, the first arm (22) is capable of being kept at the second position relative to the first connection element (26) by cooperation between the engaging feature (54) and the corresponding feature (56).