Hinged Cable Cuff with Flex Retention for Universal Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable management solutions, such as colored electrical tape, are labor-intensive and not durable in severe environments, and existing cable cuffs are often sized for specific diameters, requiring technicians to carry multiple sizes and colors, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A cable cuff design featuring a hinged structure with flex retention sections and securing features that form a pocket to grip cables of varying diameters, allowing for easy identification and management through color coding, and the ability to lock multiple cuffs together for longer cable coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sizes of cable cuffs are used to fit different cable diameters, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to requiring technicians to carry and manage multiple sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The cable cuff is designed with a single size that can universally fit multiple cable diameters through its adjustable mechanism. The cuff includes a first portion and a second portion that can be positioned at different distances from each other, allowing the same cuff to accommodate various cable sizes without requiring multiple specialized cuffs.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable cuff incorporates a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the first portion can be positioned at different distances from the second portion along the cuff body. This dynamic positioning capability allows the cuff to adapt its effective size to match different cable diameters, transforming a static single-size design into a dynamically adjustable universal fit solution.
2Reliability
If cable cuffs with securing features are used to grip cables securely, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to difficulty in opening and closing the cuffs
Solution Approach 1:
The cable cuff employs different structural characteristics in different regions: the first portion includes a gripping feature with teeth for secure cable engagement, while the second portion includes a smooth surface that facilitates easy sliding and positioning. This local differentiation of properties allows the cuff to simultaneously achieve strong cable grip and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable cuff is divided into distinct functional segments: a first portion with gripping teeth for secure attachment, a second portion with smooth surface for easy manipulation, and a positioning feature with indicia for precise placement. This segmentation of functions across different regions of the cuff enables both secure gripping and ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution reduces labor costs and improves durability by allowing technicians to manage and identify cables efficiently with a single set of cuffs that fit multiple sizes and can be color-coded for sector identification, while also providing a secure and flexible locking mechanism for longer cable assemblies.
Implementation Method 1
The first half and the second half may be connected via a hinge
Implementation Method 2
The first cable recess may include a first flex retention section and the second cable recess may include a second flex retention section
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure describes cable cuffs. A cable cuff may include a first half including a main body with a first cable recess and a first securing feature, and a second half including a main body with a second cable recess and a second securing feature. The first cable recess may include a first flex retention section and the second cable recess may include a second flex retention section. The first half and the second half may be connected via a hinge. The first half is mated with the second half such that the first and second cable recesses form a pocket for receiving and grasping a cable. The first and second securing features engage to maintain the first half and the second half in a mated condition. The first and second flex retention sections reside within and extend into the pocket to engage a cable grasped therein. Cable management systems are also provided herein.