Chassis Wire Entry Bracket with Faceplate Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wire management systems for electronic equipment chassis are inadequate in preventing wire damage and are impractical for applications with limited space, especially when conduits are too large or inflexible, and fail to provide independent coverage for multiple wire entry holes.
Innovation Solution
A bracket system that attaches to the equipment chassis, allowing the cover to be removed without disturbing the wires, covers unoccupied wire entry holes, and supports various cable sizes and directions, using a faceplate and wire support portion with adjustable fasteners and cable ties for secure attachment and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conduits are used to protect wires and cover chassis openings, then wire protection and chassis security are improved, but device size and flexibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management system is divided into separate functional components: a bracket for mounting to the chassis, wire support portions for organizing cables, and faceplate portions for covering openings. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, replacing the monolithic conduit structure with smaller, more flexible elements that collectively provide the same protective functions without requiring large conduit volumes.
2Reliability
If conduits are used to make direct connection to chassis openings, then wire protection is improved, but ease of installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is pre-configured with mounting features and wire support structures before installation. The faceplate portions are designed to be pre-assembled with the bracket, allowing the entire wire management system to be installed as a integrated unit. This preliminary preparation simplifies the installation process compared to fitting custom conduits, while maintaining wire protection through the pre-engineered support and coverage structures.
3Device complexity
If a single bracket design is used for multiple wire entry holes, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket design incorporates multiple faceplate portions and wire support portions that can accommodate different numbers and sizes of wire entry holes. The modular structure allows the same basic bracket design to be configured for various applications by selectively using different faceplate and support components, providing adaptability across multiple wire entry scenarios without requiring entirely different bracket designs for each case.
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket is disclosed for managing the entry of one or more wires into an opening of an electronic equipment chassis. The bracket includes mounting holes configured to accept fasteners for engaging the bracket to the chassis. The bracket also includes a wire support portion having openings for receiving ends of a cable tie to secure one or more wires to the bracket. A faceplate portion of the bracket is positionable to overlie the portion of the chassis opening that is not occupied by the wire(s) to prevent access to the interior of the chassis. A plurality of brackets can be provided for electronic equipment chassis that have multiple openings. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.