Connector Holder Plate with Flexible Lock for Coaxial Cable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting coaxial cable connectors to outlet box assemblies are complex, insecure, and often require bending the cables with radii below the minimum recommended, leading to potential wear and an unsightly installation.
Innovation Solution
A connector holder plate with a flexible lock mechanism and circumferential flanges that secure the connector without forcing the cable to bend excessively, providing a snap-lock function to prevent displacement and hide internal components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods using nuts and threads are used to fasten the connector, then the connector can be securely fixed to the cover plate, but the mounting process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into modular components: the connector holder plate with integrated flexible lock members, the connector with circumferential flange, and the base frame. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall mounting process while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible lock members are designed to automatically engage with the circumferential flange when the connector is inserted into the holder plate. The lock members flex outward during insertion and then snap back to secure the connector in place without requiring manual intervention, nuts, or threads, thereby eliminating complex fastening operations.
2Area of stationary object
If the connector is mounted close to the wall using traditional methods, then space is saved, but the cable must be bent with a radius below the minimum recommended, causing wear and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The connector holder plate is designed with a specific geometry that positions the connector at an optimal distance from the wall, creating additional spatial dimension for cable routing. The plate's structure includes recesses and protrusions that accommodate the cable's natural bending radius, allowing the cable to enter the connector without excessive bending against the wall surface.
3Ease of operation
If the connector mounting structure is made visible to the user, then installation and maintenance access is improved, but the aesthetic appearance of the outlet box assembly is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connector holder plate is nested within the base frame of the outlet box assembly, with the plate's outer dimensions matching the internal cavity of the base frame. This nested arrangement allows the holder plate to be securely positioned while remaining hidden behind the cover plate, maintaining the aesthetic appearance of the outlet box while providing proper support and alignment for the connector.
4Productivity
If a simple mounting structure is used, then installation is faster and easier, but the connector may become displaced during use
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible lock members are designed with specific material properties and geometric parameters that allow them to flex within a controlled range. The lock members have an optimized thickness and elasticity that enable them to deform during connector insertion and then maintain a secure locking force, preventing displacement while keeping the structure simple and fast to install.
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 offers a stable, secure, and aesthetically pleasing mounting of coaxial cable connectors that prevent cable wear and keep internal components hidden, ensuring the connector remains fixed without tilting or being pushed into the wall.
Implementation Method 1
a first flexible lock member configured for being temporarily flexed from a first configuration to a second configuration by the circumferential flange during insertion of the connector into the first reduced size portion and to return to the first configuration when the part of the connector is received by the first reduced size portion
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AI summary
The invention relates to a connector holder plate for fixating a connector of a cable, such as a coaxial-cable, to a base frame fixed to a building wall, such connector and a cable holding kit comprising the connector holder plate and the connector. The connector holder plate comprising a through going aperture having a first reduced size portion configured for receiving a part of a first connection interface of the connector between a circumferential flange and a connector body, wherein the connector holder plate comprises a first flexible lock member configured for being temporarily flexed from a first configuration to a second configuration by the circumferential flange during insertion of the connector into the first reduced size portion and to return to the first configuration when the part of the connector is received by the first reduced size portion and for being manually temporarily flexed by the user from said first configuration to said second configuration to allow for removal of said connector from said first reduced size portion.