Illuminated Cable Comb with Translucent Body and LED Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The unsightly and disorganized appearance of wires within computer cases, which can lead to tangling and difficulty in identifying specific wires, detracts from the aesthetic appeal and functionality of gaming PCs, and existing cable combs do not effectively manage the increased number of wires associated with lighting effects.
Innovation Solution
An illuminated cable comb with a comb body made of translucent material, incorporating a light source powered by wires that can change color based on user input or computer activity, and featuring channels to organize cables while maintaining a clean and organized appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional cable combs are used to organize wires, then wire organization is improved, but aesthetic appeal deteriorates due to visible wires and lack of customization
Solution Approach 1:
The cable comb incorporates an illuminated element that emits light in various colors to match different aesthetic schemes. The lighting component can display different colors (e.g., red, green, blue, purple) to complement the computer case and components, transforming the cable comb from a purely functional item to an aesthetic enhancement that resolves the contradiction between wire organization and visual appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a translucent cover as an intermediary element that encloses the cable comb teeth and wires. This cover acts as a mediator between the functional wire-organizing teeth and the aesthetic requirements, providing a clean, uniform appearance while still allowing the illuminated element to shine through and enhance the visual appeal.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more wires are added for lighting effects, then aesthetic customization is improved, but wire organization difficulty worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the cable comb structure with an illuminated element and control circuitry into a single integrated component. By combining the wire-organizing function with the lighting function in one unit, the patent eliminates the need for separate lighting wires and controls, thereby maintaining aesthetic customization capabilities while reducing overall wire complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable comb is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it organizes cables through its teeth structure, provides aesthetic illumination through the light-emitting element, and offers customization through programmable lighting patterns. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components and wires, addressing the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
3Shape
If transparent computer cases are used for aesthetic display, then visual appeal is improved, but wire disorganization becomes more visible
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminated element within the cable comb emits light that can change colors to match the aesthetic theme of the transparent computer case. This lighting effect draws attention away from the wires and enhances the overall visual appeal, making the wire organization less noticeable while maintaining the aesthetic benefits of the transparent case.
Solution Approach 2:
The translucent cover serves as an intermediary that conceals the wires and cable comb structure from view while still allowing the illuminated element to shine through. This mediator element resolves the contradiction by providing a clean appearance that hides wire disorganization while maintaining the aesthetic display capabilities of the transparent case.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The illuminated cable comb enhances the aesthetic appeal of computer cases by organizing wires and lighting, allowing for customizable color schemes that match the computer's design, while simplifying the identification and replacement of cables, thus maintaining a sterile and functional interior.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a light source powered by wires that can change color based on user input or computer activity
Data Source
AI summary
There is disclosed an illuminated cable comb including a body incorporating at least two openings for removably retaining a corresponding at least two cables in a fixed position relative to the body. The comb further includes a light source within the body, and conductive material within the body capable of transmitting power to the at least one light such that the at least one light illuminates the body when power is supplied.