Cable Pairing and Tracing Circuits for Multi-Parameter Testing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cable testing equipment lacks the ability to simultaneously measure multiple dimensional parameters of cables, such as length and wire sequence, making it unsuitable for complex cable testing needs.

Innovation Solution

A cable testing device with a main and secondary test circuit, including pairing and tracing modules, data processing modules, running lights modules, and audio output modules, to perform tracing and pairing operations at both the main and secondary terminals of a cable, enhancing display and audio output control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing cable testing equipment uses singular measurement functions, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the adaptability for measuring multiple cable parameters simultaneously deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to measure multiple cable parametersVSAvoiddevice structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple test circuits (main test circuit and secondary test circuit) into a single cable testing device, enabling simultaneous measurement of multiple cable parameters such as wire pairing, tracing, and length. This merging approach resolves the contradiction by integrating multiple functions into one device, improving adaptability while managing complexity through unified design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The cable testing device is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple cable testing operations including wire pairing identification, cable tracing, and length measurement through its main and secondary test circuits. This multi-functionality directly addresses the adaptability requirement while the modular circuit design helps control overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If cable testing equipment integrates multiple test circuits for simultaneous parameter measurement, then the productivity of cable parameter testing is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of cable parameter testingVSAvoidcircuit structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the testing device into distinct main and secondary test circuits, each with specific functions. This segmentation allows simultaneous operation for measuring multiple parameters, improving productivity. The modular structure manages complexity by dividing the system into functional blocks that can be independently designed and maintained.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces data processing modules as intermediaries between the test circuits and display/output components. These intermediary modules coordinate the operations of multiple test circuits, manage data flow, and control the running lights and audio outputs, thereby improving overall testing efficiency while abstracting and managing the underlying circuit complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If existing test equipment provides only singular measurement functions, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the ability to meet complex cable testing needs deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesuitability for complex cable testingVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms through running lights modules and audio output modules that provide real-time visual and auditory feedback during cable testing operations. The running lights indicate wire pairing relationships and tracing results, making the operation of complex multi-function testing intuitive and easy to understand, thus maintaining ease of operation while enabling complex testing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260072100A1Cable testing device for running lights wire pairing and tracing and cable tester

Publication Date: 2026.03.12 YONGZHOU NUOFANGZHOU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cable testing, disclosing a cable testing device for running lights wire pairing and tracing and a cable tester. By utilizing a main test circuit and a secondary test circuit, the device/tester jointly implements running lights wire pairing and tracing functions for a cable to be test: By implementing, at a first data processing module in the main test circuit, target signal generation and transmission down including a pairing signal and a tracing signal, the first pairing and tracing module cooperates with the first running lights module to respond to the target signal, while the second pairing and tracing module in the secondary test circuit cooperates with the second running lights module to respond to the target signal.