Foldable Chamber Connector for Covered Wires and Compact Closure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional chambers have exposed wires that are prone to scratching and folding, posing safety risks and aesthetic concerns.
Innovation Solution
A connector system comprising a first sub connector, a second sub connector, and a plurality of foldable connectors, which pivotally connect a box and a cover, allowing wires to be covered and organized, with protrusions sliding into accommodation spaces to reduce volume.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wires are exposed in the conventional chamber, then the chamber structure is simple, but the wires are prone to scratching and folding causing safety problems and poor appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs a nested structure where multiple foldable connectors are sequentially received within each other's accommodation spaces. The first foldable connector is received in the first sub connector, the second foldable connector is received in the first foldable connector, and so on, creating a compact nested arrangement that protects wires while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector utilizes dynamic foldable connectors that can change their configuration between extended and retracted states. These foldable connectors include lateral walls that can pivot or fold, allowing the connector to adapt its shape and size based on operational requirements, thereby protecting wires when extended and minimizing space when retracted.
2Reliability
If a connector system is added to cover wires, then wire protection is improved, but the volume of the chamber increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector components are arranged in a nested configuration where each foldable connector is received within the accommodation space of the preceding connector. This nesting arrangement ensures that when the connectors are in their retracted position, they occupy minimal space within the chamber, thus protecting wires without significantly increasing the chamber volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable connectors utilize dimensional transformation by pivoting or folding their lateral walls between extended and retracted positions. This allows the connector to transition from a space-consuming extended state (when wire protection is needed) to a compact retracted state (when space is constrained), effectively managing volume requirements.
3Volume of stationary object
If foldable connectors are used with slide tracks, then the connector volume is reduced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system is divided into discrete modular components including multiple foldable connectors, each with its own lateral walls and accommodation spaces. Each foldable connector can be manufactured as a separate unit and then assembled into the final nested structure, simplifying the manufacturing process while achieving volume reduction through the foldable design.
Solution Approach 2:
The nested arrangement of foldable connectors within each other's accommodation spaces creates a compact overall volume. The slide tracks are integrated into the lateral walls of each connector, allowing for straightforward assembly where connectors are sequentially inserted into one another, reducing manufacturing complexity despite the sophisticated folded structure.
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AI summary
A connector and a chamber are provided. The connector of the chamber includes the first sub connector, the second sub connector and the plurality of foldable connectors. Each wire can be covered by the connector and does not need to be exposed. The wire is protected and organized, and the appearance of the chamber is aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, when the chamber is in the close operation, the protrusion of each sub connector is disposed in the slide track of the former sub connector, and each sub connector is received in the accommodation space of the former sub connector, so that the requirement space of the connector is reduced and the volume of the chamber is reduced.