High-Density Bridge Adapter for Cable Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional network systems face challenges in cable management, leading to increased complexity, downtime, and reconnection errors during switch upgrades or hardware failures, due to the high number of patch cables and lack of organization in server rooms, which complicates tracing, tagging, and reconnecting cables.
Innovation Solution
A high-density (HD) cable system with HD switches and patch panels, utilizing a 192-pin HD bridge adapter that acts as a single coupler between two HD jacks, reducing the need for elaborate cable management and minimizing clutter, with a design that simplifies installation and reduces downtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional patch panels with multiple individual patch cables are used, then network connectivity is achieved, but cable management complexity and clutter increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual patch cable connections into a single high-density bridge adapter that interfaces with two HD jacks. This merging approach consolidates what would traditionally require multiple separate patch cables into one unified connection device, thereby reducing cable management complexity while maintaining network connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The high-density bridge adapter serves multiple functions: it provides network connectivity between devices, organizes multiple cable connections within a single unit, and simplifies the interface between HD jacks. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate management systems for each connection.
2Reliability
If multiple patch cables are used for network connections, then connectivity is established, but installation and reconnection time increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple connection functions into a single bridge adapter, the system reduces the number of individual connections that need to be made during installation or reconnection. This consolidation directly reduces the time required for these tasks while maintaining full network connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge adapter is pre-configured with its internal connection structure, allowing for quicker deployment. The pre-organized internal wiring and standardized interface enable faster installation compared to manually managing multiple individual patch cables.
3Area of stationary object
If high-density connections are implemented, then space utilization improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The high-density bridge adapter utilizes a multi-row pin configuration (20 rows with varying numbers of pins per row) to achieve high-density connections in a compact form factor. This dimensional organization allows efficient use of space while managing the complexity through structured arrangement.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a high density (HD) cable to accommodate HD jacks. The HD bridge adapter acts as a single cable coupler between two HD jacks. The bridge can be formed with two connectors having a predetermined space between them, or be separated by a flexible extended cable for remote positioning of the connectors. In one embodiment each connector has 192 pins comprising 16 rows of 10 pins each and 4 rows of 8 pins each. Alternatively 200 pins comprising 20 rows of 10 pins each with 4 of said rows having 2 pins in a stand-by mode.