Cable Management Device With Elastic Clamping Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management devices are ineffective in securely managing wires of different diameters and are difficult to remove and replace, often causing environmental damage and failing to maintain wire tension.
Innovation Solution
A cable management device featuring a wiring body with a groove rail, resisting elements, and elastic connecting elements that allow for secure clipping and easy removal, accommodating various wire diameters through a fixing element with a resisting plate and openings, utilizing elastic arms and clipping elements to provide frictional securing and easy installation/removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixing element is enlarged in size to accommodate wires of different diameters, then the adaptability is improved, but the holding force is reduced causing wires to loosen and slide
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing element is divided into multiple independent clamping units, each capable of independently adjusting to different wire diameters. Each clamping unit includes its own elastic arm and resisting element, allowing the fixing element to maintain adequate holding force for each wire while accommodating various diameters through modular segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing element incorporates elastic arms that can dynamically adjust their position and applying force based on the wire diameter. The elastic arms bend and flex to accommodate different wire sizes while maintaining consistent clamping force, transforming the static structure into a dynamic adaptive system that self-adjusts to each wire.
2Stability of the object's composition
If zip ties are used to secure wires, then the wire arrangement is improved, but the replacement process becomes time-consuming and causes environmental damage
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing element is designed as a modular clip-on structure that can be easily attached and detached from the wiring body, replacing the permanent nature of zip ties. This segmentation allows quick removal and reinstallation without cutting or damaging components, significantly reducing replacement time while maintaining wire arrangement stability through the clip mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing element is designed to be reusable and recoverable rather than disposable like zip ties. After removal, the fixing element can be reused on other wiring configurations, eliminating the need to discard it and reducing both time loss and environmental impact associated with disposing of single-use fastening materials.
3Force
If a fixing element is designed for a single wire diameter, then the holding force is improved, but the adaptability to different wire diameters is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing element is designed with universal applicability through multiple clamping units with different resisting element configurations, allowing a single fixing element design to handle various wire diameters effectively. Each clamping unit can be optimized for specific diameter ranges while the overall structure maintains universal compatibility across different wire sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing element utilizes elastic arms that change their physical parameters (bending degree, contact pressure, position) based on the wire diameter. By allowing the elastic arms to flex and adjust their geometric parameters dynamically, the fixing element maintains optimal holding force across a range of wire diameters without requiring separate designs for each size.
4Ease of operation
If the cable management device uses multiple elastic connecting elements and resisting elements, then the ease of installation and removal is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular clamping units that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each unit contains its own elastic arm and resisting element combination, allowing for simplified installation where each module can be attached separately to the wiring body, reducing the overall complexity of the installation process despite having multiple components.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic connecting elements are designed to automatically engage with the resisting elements through elastic deformation, creating a self-locking mechanism that requires minimal manual adjustment during installation and removal. The elastic arms naturally snap into place when attached to the wiring body, providing self-service assembly that simplifies operation despite the presence of multiple components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively secures wires of different diameters without slippage and allows for easy installation and removal, addressing the limitations of existing solutions by providing a versatile and environmentally friendly cable management system.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic connecting element, including a first connecting part and a first elastic arm... a second elastic connecting element, including a second connecting part and a second elastic arm
Implementation Method 2
the first resisting surface and the second resisting surface are adapted to contact the resisting plate of the fixing element
Data Source
AI summary
A cable management device includes a wiring body, having a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a groove rail, wherein the groove rail is formed between the first and second sidewalls and has a input end, a output end, and a corner between the input end and the output end. A first resisting element extends from one side of the first sidewall of the wiring body. A first elastic connecting element includes a first connecting part and a first elastic arm, wherein the first connecting part is connected between the wiring body and the first elastic arm. A second resisting element extends from one side of the second sidewall of the wiring body. A second elastic connecting element has a second connecting part and a second elastic arm, wherein the second connecting part is connected between the wiring body and the second elastic arm.