Foldable Chamber Connector for Protected Wire Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional chambers have exposed wires that are prone to scratching and folding, posing safety risks and aesthetic issues.
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 when closed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wires are exposed in the 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 the first sub-connector, second sub-connector, and multiple foldable connectors are arranged in sequence with each accommodated within the space of the former. The protrusion of each sub-connector is disposed in the slide track of the former sub-connector, enabling one connector to be received in the accommodation space of the previous connector, thereby protecting wires while maintaining compact dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is divided into multiple independent sub-connectors (first sub-connector, second sub-connector, and several foldable connectors), each with its own accommodation space for wires. This segmentation allows each portion to independently protect specific wire segments, improving overall wire safety and organization.
2Reliability
If a traditional connector structure is used, then the wire protection is adequate, but the chamber volume is large
Solution Approach 1:
The connector components are nested within each other to minimize space occupation. The first sub-connector includes an accommodation space that receives the second sub-connector and foldable connectors, which in turn have accommodation spaces for subsequent components. This nested arrangement ensures adequate wire protection while significantly reducing the overall chamber volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector incorporates foldable connectors that can change their configuration between extended and retracted states. When not in use, the foldable connectors can be folded into a compact position within the accommodation spaces, reducing the volume required by the connector system while maintaining wire protection capability when extended.
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AI summary
A connector (5) and a chamber (1) are provided. The connector (5) of the chamber (1) includes the first sub connector (51), the second sub connector (52) and the plurality of foldable connectors (53). Each wire (6) can be covered by the connector (5) and does not need to be exposed. The wire is protected and organized, and the appearance of the chamber (1) is aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, when the chamber (1) is in the close operation, the protrusion (525, 533b) of each sub connector (51, 52, 53) is disposed in the slide track (511a, 513a, 531a, 533a) of the former sub connector (51, 52, 53), and each sub connector (51, 52, 53) is received in the accommodation space (516, 528, 536) of the former sub connector (51, 52, 53), so that the requirement space of the connector (5) is reduced and the volume of the chamber (1) is reduced.