Elastic Cord Wrap Assembly for Compact Cable Bundling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods fail to effectively secure cords in compact configurations, leading to clutter and inconvenience, especially for electronic device cords and cables.

Innovation Solution

A flexible elastic cord wrapping assembly with attachment portions at both ends, allowing the elastic portion to stretch around cords, compress them into compact configurations, and secure them using connectable attachment apparatuses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If cords are left loose and unsecured, then they are easily accessible and flexible, but they create clutter and are difficult to manage

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveCord accessibilityVSAvoidClutter

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The cord management system divides the cord into manageable sections using multiple attachment portions along its length, allowing different segments to be organized separately rather than as one large tangled mass

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic portion is wrapped around bundles of cords in a nested configuration, with attachment portions securing layers of cords within each other, creating a compact organized structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If cords are bundled tightly to reduce clutter, then organization improves, but accessibility and ease of use deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveClutter reductionVSAvoidCord accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-generated harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic portion provides dynamic tension that maintains cord organization while allowing natural movement and expansion when cords need to be accessed or pulled out for use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Different portions of the cord bundle have different characteristics - the elastic portion provides compression and organization, while attachment portions provide secure anchoring points, creating zones with different functional properties

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Stability of the object's composition

If a rigid securing mechanism is used to hold cords firmly, then cord stability improves, but flexibility and adaptability to different cord configurations worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveCord bundle stabilityVSAvoidAccommodation of different cord sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic portion's key property is its ability to change its physical state - it can be stretched to accommodate larger cord bundles and contracts to provide secure holding force, dynamically adjusting its parameters to match different cord configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The cord management system combines materials with different properties - the elastic portion provides flexibility and adaptability, while attachment portions made of more rigid materials provide stable securing points

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

4Adaptability or versatility

If cords are allowed to move freely, then adaptability to different configurations is maintained, but organization and compactness are lost

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveConfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidSpace occupied by cords

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment portions are pre-positioned at strategic locations along the cord, ready to secure the cord in organized configurations before use, preventing random movement and clutter formation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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 assembly efficiently secures cords in various compact configurations, maintaining tension to keep them organized and easily attachable/detachable, accommodating different cord sizes and configurations.

Implementation Method 1

The elastic portion can be formed of a substantially flexible material that further can have a selected elasticity such that it can be stretched to extend/wrap around one or more cords

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11465818B2Systems and methods for securing cords

Publication Date: 2022.10.11 SALOTTO ARNOLD G

AI summary

An assembly for securing a cord in a selected compact configuration. The assembly can include a first attachment apparatus configured to connect to the cord. An elongate body can extend from the first attachment apparatus. The elongate body can be configured to be positioned to extend at least partially around the cord to at least partially secure the cord in the selected compact configuration. A second attachment apparatus can be positioned along at least a portion of the elongate body. The second attachment apparatus can be configured to connect to the first attachment apparatus to at least partially secure the elongate body at least partially about the cord in the selected compact configuration.