Industrial Device Holding Frame With Protected Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for holding and connecting industrial mobile devices under harsh conditions are bulky, heavy, and impose mechanical stress on connection cables, leading to potential cable breakage and disruption.
Innovation Solution
A holding apparatus with a friction hinge and support block that allows for a compact design, providing stable and reliable cable routing with minimal twisting, using POGO PIN connectors and a flexible holding frame for secure attachment to MOLLE/PALS clothing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the device is turned near right angle to the chest for watching the display, then the user can view the display comfortably, but the cable length changes and imposes pulling or pushing force on the cable which may lead to cable breakage
Solution Approach 1:
A cable management component is introduced as an intermediary element between the device and the user's body. This component includes a cable exit positioned at the bottom of the holding frame and a cable routing path that guides the cable through the frame structure, preventing direct pulling forces on the connector during device rotation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable routing is designed to utilize the three-dimensional space within and around the holding frame. The cable exits at the bottom of the frame and routes through designated paths, changing the cable's spatial arrangement from a direct connection to a routed path that absorbs mechanical stress through the frame structure rather than the cable itself.
2Reliability
If the connector size and cable thickness are increased to protect against cable breakage, then the connection reliability improves, but the weight and size of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding frame acts as a mediator that protects the cable connection without requiring thicker cables or larger connectors. The frame structure absorbs and distributes mechanical forces, allowing the use of standard-weight cables and connectors while maintaining connection reliability during device rotation and movement.
3Reliability
If a separate member is used to connect the device with the suspension assembly to prevent forward bending, then the connection reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management function is merged with the holding frame structure. The frame includes integrated features such as a cable exit at the bottom, internal cable routing paths, and structural elements that naturally prevent forward bending of the cable. This eliminates the need for separate cable protection components while maintaining connection stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding frame serves multiple functions simultaneously: it holds the device, provides structural support, routes the cable, prevents forward bending, and manages cable exit positioning. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the system while maintaining reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus ensures a lightweight and compact solution with protected cable routing, reducing mechanical stress on cables and enabling comfortable, hands-free use of industrial devices under outdoor conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The holding unit comprises a friction hinge and a support block connected both to the hinge and the device
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AI summary
Holding apparatus (1) for supporting and connecting an industrial mobile device (30), that has a flat body and comprises a pair of oppositely located parallel sides (32, 35), and an industrial-type connector plug (36), the holding apparatus (1) can be connected to a suspension assembly (7, 7') and comprises a holding unit (2) with a support block (3) that has a hollow interior, and a connector socket (22) is arranged at a side of the support block (3) to receive the connector plug (36), and the socket (22) has a shaped profile that in addition to providing electrical connection both holds and fixes the industrial connector plug (36) and the device (30), and to a rear side of the support block (3) the bottom of a flat holding frame (5) is connected that has a height corresponding to the distance between the two holding sides (32, 35) of the device (30), and the holding frame (5) has an upper side from which a fixing nest (6) is extending out, wherein the height and the material of the holding frame (5) is designed so that a resilient pressure acts on the device (30).