Cable management system and workstation system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable management systems are inflexible and lack accessibility, making them unsuitable for varying cable volumes and user preferences, particularly in environments like CAD workstations where many cables need to be stowed, and they pose a risk of damage or displacement due to cable entanglement with height-adjustable desks.
Innovation Solution
A cable management system comprising an areal cable support and support mechanisms with pivoting levers that allow the system to open on both sides, featuring adjustable fixation points and retaining portions to accommodate different cable volumes, ensuring flexibility and easy access for cable routing and stowage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cable ducts or cable retainers are used, then cables can be routed over grids, nets or metal trays, but the system proves inflexible in terms of the volume of cables to be accommodated and accessibility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the cable management system movable and adjustable. The support mechanism includes levers that can pivot between a retracted position and an extended position, allowing the system to dynamically adapt its cable accommodation volume based on user needs and cable quantities, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the cable management system into modular components: a base body, multiple levers with pivot points, and a cable support. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component, enabling flexible configuration to accommodate different cable volumes while maintaining structural integrity through the modular design.
2Ease of operation
If conventional cable ducts or cable retainers are used, then cables can be routed over grids, nets or metal trays, but accessibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The levers are designed to pivot between retracted and extended positions, enabling users to easily access the cable support from different angles. When extended, the levers provide open access for cable routing; when retracted, they maintain a compact profile. This dynamic positioning significantly improves accessibility while preserving structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented design with movable levers allows different portions of the system to be accessed independently. Users can adjust specific levers to gain access to the cable support without disturbing other components, enhancing operational ease while maintaining the overall structural framework.
3Reliability
If cables are connected in a disorganized way, then devices can be connected, but it results in an unsightly appearance and risk of damaging devices or knocking them off the desk
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its configuration to securely hold cables and connected devices. The levers can be positioned to provide optimal support and organization, reducing the risk of devices being knocked off or cables causing entanglement hazards, thereby enhancing safety and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable management system serves multiple functions: it organizes cables aesthetically, secures devices to prevent knocking them off, and provides adaptable support for various cable volumes. This multi-functionality addresses both appearance and safety concerns without requiring separate dedicated systems.
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AI summary
A cable management system for a worktop has a cable support and at least one support mechanism comprising a base body, a first lever and a second lever. The base body is elongated between first and second ends along a major axis and includes respective pivot and fixation points for the first and second levers. The first lever is at a proximal end pivotally supported in the first pivot point, comprises at least a first retaining portion for receiving the cable support, and is fixable at the first fixation point. The second lever is at a proximal end pivotally supportable in the second pivot point, comprises at least one second retaining portion for receiving the cable support, and is fixable at the second fixation point.