Dual-Layer Cable Connector for Compact Multi-Cable Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation cost and size of base stations have increased due to the separation of digital and radio units, and existing connectors for cables in these units are prone to damage and lack versatility, requiring separate connectors for each cable, which increases the size of the electronic device.
Innovation Solution
A dual layer connector is introduced, comprising an inner and outer shell with a receptacle, allowing multiple cables to be connected and separated efficiently, reducing the risk of damage and minimizing the device's size while maintaining versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate connectors are used for each cable, then cable connection reliability is improved, but device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate connectors into a single integrated connector that can accommodate multiple cables simultaneously. The connector includes a housing with multiple cable access points and an internal mechanism that can independently secure each cable while maintaining a unified structure, thereby reducing overall device complexity while preserving connection reliability for each individual cable.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can handle multiple different types of cables through a single interface. The housing structure includes multiple openings and securing mechanisms that can accommodate various cable types and configurations, allowing one connector to perform the function of what would traditionally require multiple separate connectors.
2Reliability
If multiple separate connectors are installed, then each cable can be securely connected, but installation cost and device size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs a nested structure where multiple cable pathways and securing mechanisms are integrated within a single housing. Each cable can be independently routed through its own opening and secured by internal mechanisms that are contained within the unified housing structure, allowing multiple connections to be nested within one compact unit rather than requiring separate external connectors for each cable.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple cable connection functions are merged into a single integrated housing structure. The connector consolidates what would traditionally be multiple separate connector units into one unified component, reducing the overall volume occupied by cable connection mechanisms while maintaining secure connection capabilities for each individual cable through internal positioning and securing features.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing connectors are used, then current cable connections are maintained, but they are prone to damage and lack versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate multiple cable types and configurations through a single interface. The housing includes multiple openings of different sizes and shapes, along with adjustable securing mechanisms that can adapt to various cable diameters and types, providing versatility that exceeds traditional single-purpose connectors while maintaining robust construction for durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector incorporates protective features built into its structure to prevent damage before it occurs. This includes reinforced housing materials, protective routing paths for cables that prevent bending stress, and secure retention mechanisms that hold cables firmly in place to prevent accidental disconnection or damage during installation and operation.
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AI summary
This connector may comprise: a receptacle comprising a first fastening portion and a hole positioned to surround ports for a plurality of cables; an inner shell connected to the receptacle; and an outer shell connected to the receptacle by surrounding the inner shell. The inner shell may comprise a first portion comprising a first opening connected to the hole of the receptacle, a second portion comprising a plurality of second openings through which the plurality of cables pass, and a third portion in which the plurality of cables are arranged. The third portion may comprise a third opening through which the plurality of cables are exposed to the outside of the inner shell. The outer shell may comprise a second fastening portion which moves, relative to the outer shell, to be coupled with the first fastening portion so that the outer shell is fastened to the receptacle or to be spaced apart from the first fastening portion so that the outer shell can be separated from the receptacle.