Firearm Cable Management Assembly Groove Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable management solutions for firearms fail to securely and efficiently route cables along desired directions, especially when multiple accessories are mounted, leading to cable exposure and interference during operations.
Innovation Solution
A cable management assembly with a main body featuring grooves and retaining lips that securely embed cables, combined with a rail securing protrusion for attachment to firearm rails, allowing cables to be guided and secured along specific paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cable management methods (tapes, glue, zips) are used to secure cables on the handguard, then the cables can be attached to the firearm, but the cables cannot be tightly secured and easily fall down during shooting operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cable management assembly as an intermediary device between the cable and the firearm rail. This assembly includes a body with grooves that receive and secure the cable, and a rail engagement portion that attaches to the firearm's rail system, providing reliable cable retention without directly attaching the cable to the handguard
Solution Approach 2:
The cable management assembly is segmented into distinct functional portions: a body portion with grooves for cable routing, a rail engagement portion for attachment to the firearm, and retaining features. This segmentation allows each portion to perform its specific function effectively, with the grooves securing the cable and the rail engagement portion providing stable mounting
2Reliability
If a cover clip is installed on the rail slot to organize and route electrical cables, then the cables can be secured on the rail, but the cables cannot be sufficiently organized when multiple electrical devices are utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional linear cable routing (single direction) to three-dimensional multi-directional cable management. The body portion includes grooves that extend in multiple directions, allowing cables to be routed to different locations and angles, thus accommodating multiple electrical devices mounted at various positions on the firearm
Solution Approach 2:
The cable management assembly is designed with universal adaptability to handle multiple cables and route them in different directions. The grooves can accommodate various cable configurations and the assembly can be positioned at different locations on the rail system, making it suitable for organizing cables from multiple electrical devices
3Ease of operation
If an improved cover clip guides cables along one single direction, then the cables can be controlled in that direction, but it becomes a hassle to control or store all wires/cables along the right direction when more than one electrical device is utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces multi-directional grooves that extend in various directions from the body portion, enabling cables to be routed not just in a single linear direction but in multiple dimensions. This allows cables from different devices to be organized and directed to appropriate locations without interference
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the cable management assembly have specialized features tailored to specific routing needs. The grooves are configured with specific geometries and directions in different regions of the body, allowing optimized cable routing for devices mounted at various positions and angles on the firearm
Data Source
AI summary
A cable management assembly for attachment to a rail of a firearm may include a main body having a bottom surface; a plurality of grooves formed on the bottom surface; a cable selectively embedded within the plurality of the grooves; wherein one of the plurality of grooves is communicated with the other one of the plurality of grooves.