Cable Retaining Structure for Figure-8 and Standard Cable Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing retaining systems for cable boxes are incompatible with both figure-8 cables and standard circumferential section cables, failing to provide effective retention and sealing.
Innovation Solution
A retaining arrangement with an attaching element and a retaining element featuring two frames that accommodate figure-8 cables, including receiving areas and friction members to prevent sliding, along with a sealing element for cable boxes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a standard centering arrangement is used, then standard circumferential section cables can be retained, but figure-8 cables cannot be correctly retained
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining element is designed with two frames that can accommodate both figure-8 cables and standard circumferential section cables. The frames create receiving areas that are adaptable to different cable geometries, allowing a single device to perform multiple cable retention functions rather than requiring separate specialized retainers for each cable type.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining element is divided into two separate frames that define distinct receiving areas. This segmentation allows each frame to be optimized for specific cable types while working together to provide versatile retention capability. The modular frame structure enables adaptation to different cable configurations without requiring a completely different retaining mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If retaining means are added to accommodate different cable types, then cable retention capability improves, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The two frames are merged into a single integrated retaining element that attaches to the cable box as one unit. This combining approach allows the system to accommodate multiple cable types through a unified structure rather than using separate retaining devices, thereby improving versatility while minimizing the increase in overall system complexity.
3Reliability
If friction members are added to prevent cable sliding, then cable retention stability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Friction members are added only at specific locations within the receiving areas where cable sliding is most likely to occur, rather than throughout the entire retaining structure. This localized approach improves retention stability at critical points while minimizing the additional manufacturing complexity compared to a complete redesign of the retaining element.
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 solution effectively retains and centers both figure-8 and standard cables, preventing movement and ensuring a secure sealing effect.
Implementation Method 1
the retaining element comprises friction members at the joining area configured to prevent sliding of the figure-eight cable arranged between the frames along the longitudinal direction
Data Source
AI summary
A cable retaining arrangement for retaining at least a cable with respect to an opening formed on a wall of a cable box having an attaching element configured to be attached to the wall of the cable box, a retaining element extending from the attaching element along a longitudinal direction and which is configured to retain at least a cable passing through the opening, the retaining element having two frames mutually spaced apart along a spacing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the two frames defining therebetween: a first receiving area for accommodating a first portion of a figure-eight cable; a second receiving area for accommodating a second portion of the figure-eight cable; a joining area for joining the first receiving area and the second receiving area and configured to accommodate an intermediate portion of the figure-eight cable connecting the first portion and the second portion of the figure-eight cable.