Desk Edge Wire Organizer With Gap-Blocking Extension Rail
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for managing electrical wires on a desk are either cumbersome to install or require significant time and labor, and fail to keep wires separate and organized, while also not effectively preventing objects from falling into gaps between the desk and the wall.
Innovation Solution
A desk top edge attachment apparatus with a body featuring holes and slits to retain electrical wires and display objects upright, using adhesive materials or a hook-and-loop system for easy attachment and detachment, and a groove system to prevent wires from being removed, combined with extension members to fill gaps between the desk and the wall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If existing wire management solutions are used, then wires can be contained, but they require significant time and labor to install and are cumbersome to attach
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management apparatus is divided into modular components including a front rail, rear rail, and multiple wire retention devices that can be independently attached and adjusted. This segmentation allows for quick installation by simply attaching individual modules rather than installing a complete complex system at once.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire retention devices feature self-adjusting mechanisms with resilient strips and friction-fit components that automatically adapt to wire thickness and positioning requirements without requiring precise manual adjustment or additional fastening steps during installation.
2Ease of operation
If existing wire management solutions are used, then wires can be contained, but they do not keep wires separate and organized
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual wire retention devices are distributed along the rear rail at different positions and orientations. Each device handles specific wires independently, keeping them separate and organized without requiring a complex integrated mechanism. The modular nature allows selective placement of retention devices only where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Wire retention is achieved not only through horizontal positioning but also through vertical separation using the resilient strip mechanism that extends wires upward into designated slots. This multi-dimensional approach to wire organization prevents tangling without adding horizontal complexity to the system layout.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing wire management solutions are used, then wires can be managed, but they cannot effectively prevent objects from falling into gaps between the desk and the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The wire management apparatus serves multiple functions: it manages electrical wires through retention devices, prevents objects from falling into gaps through the extension members that fill the space between desk and wall, and provides structural support for mounting. This multi-functionality is achieved through a unified rail-based structure rather than separate devices, avoiding additional complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The gap-filling extension members are integrated into the same rail system that houses wire retention devices. The front and rear rails work together to simultaneously achieve wire management and gap prevention functions, combining multiple protective functions into a single coordinated apparatus rather than separate systems.
4Ease of operation
If existing wire management solutions are used, then wires can be contained, but they require multiple fastening methods and are difficult to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system uses standardized, uniform attachment mechanisms for all components rather than different fastening methods for different parts. Each wire retention device and rail section uses the same mounting interface, allowing any component to be removed and repositioned using the same simple procedure without dealing with multiple types of fasteners or complex disassembly sequences.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides an efficient and easy-to-use system for keeping electrical wires organized and preventing objects from falling, allowing for quick installation and removal, while maintaining wires and objects in a tidy and upright position.
Implementation Method 1
using adhesive materials or a hook-and-loop system for easy attachment and detachment
Implementation Method 2
using adhesive materials or a hook-and-loop system for easy attachment and detachment
Data Source
AI summary
A desk attachment apparatus and system that prevents items from falling off a desk top, to provide electrical wire management, and provides support for functional and artistic displays. The apparatus includes a body with a plurality of holes of to receive and retain electrical wires, a plurality of slits in which the wires can be inserted into the holes, a front groove configured to tightly cover a protruding edge of a desk top and back groove extending along a back face of the body to receive an insert to block wires from being removed from the holes through the slits. Also included is an extension member that can be inserted in the back groove of the desk dam attachment apparatus to extend the desk dam apparatus.