Detachable Rail Connection for Cable Management Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection devices for cable management arms are either fixedly connected to rail members, making them superfluous components that hinder maintenance and structural arrangements, or lack detachability, affecting market demand.
Innovation Solution
A connection device with a detachable design comprising a connecting member, engaging member, and operating member, allowing for secure attachment and detachment from rail members using engaging portions and resilient arms, enabling easy removal and reattachment to cable management arms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the insertion piece is fixedly connected to the rail, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the device cannot be removed or repositioned, reducing operational flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic detachable connection. The engagement member can be inserted into and removed from the rail, allowing the connection state to change between engaged (stable) and disengaged (flexible) positions, resolving the contradiction between connection stability and operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The connection device is divided into separate functional components: the engagement member with engaging portion, the rail with receiving space, and the mounting member. This segmentation allows the engagement member to be independently inserted into the rail to create a stable connection, while still permitting removal when flexibility is needed
2Device complexity
If the insertion piece is fixedly connected to the rail, then the structural arrangement is simple, but the device becomes a superfluous component affecting market demand
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device serves multiple functions: it provides stable connection when engaged, allows easy removal when disengaged, and can be repeatedly installed and removed. This multi-functionality makes the device valuable rather than superfluous, addressing market demand for both stability and flexibility in cable management systems
3Reliability
If the engaging portion is always engaged with the rail, then the connection device remains securely attached, but maintenance and repositioning operations become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement member can dynamically transition between engaged and disengaged states. During normal operation, it remains engaged for secure attachment. During maintenance or repositioning, it can be easily disengaged from the rail, providing both secure attachment during use and ease of maintenance when needed
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AI summary
A connection device (34, 200) is detachably connected to an object. The object includes a connecting feature (36, 203) . The connection device (34, 200) includes a connecting member (42, 204), an engaging member (44, 206) and a mounting member (46, 208) . The connecting member (42, 204) includes a base (52, 210) and a connecting portion (54, 212) connected to the base (52, 210) . The engaging member (44, 206) is connected to the connecting member (42, 204) and has an engaging portion (56, 214). The mounting member (46, 208) is attached to the connecting member (42, 204). When the mounting member (46, 208) abuts against the connecting feature (36, 203) of the object, the engaging portion (56, 214) of the engaging member (44, 206) is able to be engaged with the object at a position such that the base (52, 210) of the connecting member (42, 204) is connected to the object. The engaging member (44, 206) is operable to disengage the engaging portion (56, 214) from the object such that the mounting member (46, 208) is able to detach from the connecting feature (36, 203) of the object and allow the connecting member (42, 204) to be removed from the object.