Flexible Cable Retention Device with Zigzag Slot and Multi-Angle Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing retention devices for flexible cables are not versatile enough to manage entanglement, space occupation, and multi-device connectivity, as they often interfere with the cable housing and lack adjustable mounting configurations.
Innovation Solution
A retention device with a perimeter wall featuring axial and radial openings, slots for zigzag cable insertion, and multiple angularly spaced fastening/unfastening means allows for various mounting configurations and easy connection of multiple devices, enabling flexible cable management and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fastening means are disposed in a given position of the device, then the device structure is simple, but the device is not versatile and does not permit different mounting configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening means are designed with universal applicability through multiple disposal positions (first, second, and third positions) on the perimeter wall, allowing the same fastening mechanism to serve multiple mounting configurations and orientations, thereby achieving versatility without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Volume of stationary object
If fastening means are disposed in a given position, then the device structure is simple, but the fastening means interfere with the housing that contains the cable, thus considerably reducing the space of the housing
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening means are segmented into multiple discrete disposal positions (first, second, and third positions) distributed around the perimeter wall, allowing selection of positions that do not interfere with the cable housing space, thereby optimizing both housing volume and fastening functionality
3Ease of operation
If the housing of the cable is overdimensioned to accommodate interfering fastening means, then the fastening means can be positioned, but the total volume of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the fastening means into multiple discrete positions around the perimeter wall, the design allows selection of optimal positions that do not require overdimensioning the housing, thus maintaining compact device volume while ensuring ease of fastening operation
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening means are positioned in multiple angular dimensions around the perimeter wall rather than in a single linear arrangement, allowing spatial optimization that prevents interference with the cable housing and eliminates the need for increased device volume
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AI summary
A retention device (100) for a flexible cable (F) comprises: a perimeter wall (2) that defines an axial cavity (1) intended to house the flexible cable (F); two axial openings (11) disposed at the ends of the perimeter wall (2) and in communication with the axial cavity (1); at least two radial openings (12, 13) obtained in the perimeter wall (2) and in communication with the axial cavity (1); a slot (14) obtained in said perimeter wall (2) and disposed between said two radial openings (12, 13), in such a way that the flexible cable (F) can be inserted in the radial openings (12, 13) and in the slot (14), in a zigzag configuration; first, second and third fastening/unfastening means (3) disposed in said perimeter wall (2) to fasten/unfasten the device (100) to other devices (100); the fastening/unfastening means (3) being angularly spaced, in such a way that a device (100) can be fastened to three devices (100) according to different mounting configurations.