Illuminated Cable Ramp with Rotatable Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable ramps do not completely eliminate the risk of tripping or entanglement, especially in dark conditions, as they can be overlooked by individuals.
Innovation Solution
An illuminated cable ramp with light sources, such as LEDs, integrated into the structure to increase visibility, particularly in dark environments, and a rotatable lid for easy access and coverage of cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional cable ramp is used to cover cables, then the risk of tripping or entanglement is decreased at the ramp location, but the risk remains in dark conditions as the ramp can be overlooked by individuals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies illumination to change the visual appearance of the cable ramp, making it visible in dark conditions. The light source emits light that reflects off the ramp surface or passes through translucent portions, creating a visible signal that warns pedestrians of the ramp's presence without altering the ramp's physical structure or cable coverage function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light as an intermediary element between the cable ramp and the observer. The illumination system acts as a mediator that conveys information about the ramp's presence to pedestrians, especially in dark conditions where the ramp itself is not visually detectable, thereby preventing tripping hazards.
2Ease of operation
If a rotatable lid is added to provide access to cable channels, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable ramp is divided into functional segments: a base structure containing cable channels, a rotatable lid for access, and an illumination system. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the base provides cable management, the lid provides controlled access, and the illumination provides visibility - while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular design.
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
Significantly reduces the risk of tripping or entanglement by enhancing awareness of the ramp's presence, facilitating safe passage over or around it, especially in low-light conditions.
Implementation Method 1
Light sources (e.g., light emitting diodes) are placed at various locations on a cable ramp and illuminate the cable ramp helping users to see it, particularly in dark conditions.
Implementation Method 2
the lid 66 is sufficiently translucent to allow light from the light sources 77 to pass through the lid 66
Data Source
AI summary
Cable ramps are illuminated in an effort to increase awareness of the ramp thereby decreasing the risk of a person tripping or entanglement with the ramp. Light sources (e.g., light emitting diodes) are placed at various locations on a cable ramp and illuminate the cable ramp helping users to see it, particularly in dark conditions. In one exemplary embodiment, the cable ramp has a movable lid, and at least one light source is positioned such that light emitted from the light source passes through the movable lid.