Cane-Shaped Cable Support for Flat Cable Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management systems fail to effectively prevent lateral movement of flat cables, leading to organizational and storage issues, particularly in vehicles where space management is critical.
Innovation Solution
A cable support system featuring a cane-shaped base with a combination of straight and curved portions and discrete side walls that align to secure the cable, preventing lateral movement by resting on the cable-side major surface between the side walls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cable management systems are used, then cables can be routed, but lateral movement of flat cables cannot be prevented, leading to organizational issues and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flat cable structure that rests on a support surface, utilizing the cable's inherent flexibility while the support structure provides lateral constraints through side walls, preventing unwanted movement while maintaining operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds lateral dimension constraints through side walls positioned at specific distances from each other, creating a three-dimensional constraint system that prevents lateral movement while allowing the cable to maintain its flat profile and electrical functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If numerous cables are used with devices, then connectivity is achieved, but organizational and storage issues arise and cables may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The cable support structure is divided into distinct components including a support body and multiple side walls positioned at specific intervals, creating modular segments that can be independently configured to manage different cable arrangements
Solution Approach 2:
The cable support acts as an intermediary element between the cable and the device or mounting surface, providing a structured interface that organizes cables while simplifying the overall management system through a single integrated support component
3Volume of moving object
If space management is prioritized in vehicles, then efficient routing is achieved, but cable movement and organization become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The cable support structure incorporates curved or contoured surfaces that conform to the cable's flat profile, allowing efficient routing through constrained vehicle spaces while the curved geometry naturally guides and stabilizes the cable position
Solution Approach 2:
The side walls are positioned at specific local positions along the cable support, providing targeted lateral constraints only where needed, allowing flexible routing in other areas while maintaining stability in critical zones, optimizing space utilization in vehicle environments
Data Source
AI summary
A cable support for receiving and supporting a cable that includes a plurality of conductors extending along the length of the cable and arranged along the width of the cable, includes: a cane-shaped base having a substantially straight base portion and a curved base portion. The cane-shaped base includes a cable-side major surface and an opposing back-side major surface. At least a first portion of the back-side major surface in the curved base portion faces a second portion of the back-side major surface in the straight base portion. A plurality of discrete spaced apart side walls are disposed on the cable-side major surface along each longitudinal edge of the cane-shaped base. At least one side wall is disposed on the straight base portion and at least one side wall is disposed on the curved base portion.