Universal Conduit Support Assembly for Multi-Orientation Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable management systems are inadequate for efficiently organizing and routing cables in both horizontal and vertical orientations, lacking versatility and compatibility with various cable sizes and types.
Innovation Solution
A universal conduit support receiver with opposing retaining arms, raised platform necks, and a cable support chassis featuring central and alignment orifices that accommodate multiple cable diameters, along with recessed tab extensions for secure fastening, enabling efficient routing in both orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cable management systems are used, then installation is simple, but versatility and compatibility with various cable sizes and types is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system employs a universal receiver design with multiple cable alignment orifices of varying diameters that can accommodate different cable sizes and types. The system integrates both horizontal and vertical routing capabilities within a single receiver structure, eliminating the need for multiple specialized components and achieving multi-functionality in one device.
2Productivity
If conventional cable management systems are used, then device structure is simple, but organizational efficiency and cable alignment capability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is segmented into multiple functional zones with dedicated cable alignment orifices for different cable types and routing directions. Each orifice is positioned and sized specifically to handle particular cable configurations, allowing simultaneous organization of multiple cables with different requirements within a single receiver unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional single-plane cable management to three-dimensional routing by incorporating both horizontal and vertical cable alignment orifices. This multi-dimensional approach allows cables to be routed in different spatial directions from the same receiver, significantly improving organizational efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cable management systems are used, then installation is straightforward, but support for multiple cable routing orientations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver incorporates both horizontal and vertical cable alignment orifices within a single universal design, enabling support for multiple routing orientations without requiring separate specialized receivers. This universal design maintains ease of installation while providing orientation flexibility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If cable alignment orifices with different diameters are implemented, then compatibility with various cable sizes is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Each cable alignment orifice is designed with locally optimized diameter and positioning specific to the cable types it accommodates. The receiver features non-uniform orifice dimensions distributed throughout the structure, with each location tailored to handle particular cable sizes and routing requirements, achieving high adaptability through localized customization rather than uniform design.
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AI summary
A universal conduit support receiver device and system. In one embodiment, a cable support to align a plurality of cables in a horizontal orientation or vertical orientation includes a pair of opposing retaining arms, a pair of raised platform neck, and a cable support chassis. The result is a hybrid pull-through receiver for enhancing the organizational and interchangeable routing of cables and wires.