Magnetic Cable Clip Layout for Display Accessory Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display assemblies face challenges in managing cables effectively, leading to clutter, risk of damage, and theft of accessories due to inadequate cable management solutions, which can result in mechanical damage and unauthorized removal of accessories.
Innovation Solution
A system with a display assembly that includes a serial bus socket and a removably attachable cable clip on its back side, which guides and secures cables with a connector receivable by the socket, utilizing magnetic and vent-based mechanisms to manage cables efficiently and prevent theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If no cable management solution is provided, then the display assembly has simple structure, but cables become cluttered and accessories are vulnerable to damage and theft
Solution Approach 1:
The cable clip is pre-positioned on the display assembly back side, creating a ready-made cable management solution before cables are even connected. This preliminary positioning ensures cables are immediately guided and protected upon connection, preventing clutter and damage without requiring complex additional structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable clip acts as an intermediary component between the display assembly and the cable. It mediates the interaction by providing a dedicated pathway and securing mechanism, isolating the cable from potential damage sources while maintaining a clean appearance without adding significant structural complexity to the display assembly itself.
2Reliability
If adhesive is used to attach the cable clip, then the cable clip is securely fixed, but the attachment process becomes permanent and difficult to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static permanent bond (adhesive) to a dynamic reversible connection. The cable clip can be attached and detached multiple times through mechanical engagement features, allowing the connection state to change based on user needs while maintaining secure fixation during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for easy discarding (removal) and recovering (reattachment) of the cable clip. The reversible attachment mechanism enables users to remove the cable clip when needed and reattach it to the same or different locations, providing flexibility without the permanence of adhesive bonding.
3Ease of operation
If the cable clip is integrated into the display assembly, then cable management is built-in, but the design complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system is segmented into a separate cable clip component rather than being integrated into the display assembly housing. This segmentation allows the cable clip to be manufactured independently using simpler processes and then attached to the display assembly, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining the appearance of integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable clip is designed as a universal component that can be applied to various display assembly models and configurations. By creating a standalone multi-functional piece that serves both cable guidance and securing functions, the design achieves integrated cable management without requiring custom manufacturing for each display model.
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 solution provides a clean and organized workspace, reduces the risk of cable-related damage to the display assembly, and acts as an anti-theft mechanism by securely fastening accessories, enhancing the durability and usability of the display assembly.
Implementation Method 1
A cable clip can include a connector portion removably attachable to a back side of a display assembly; and a cable guide portion that receives a portion of a cable
Data Source
AI summary
A system can include a display assembly that includes a display, a display side, a back side, a frame and a serial bus socket; and a cable clip, removably attachable to the back side of the display assembly, that receives a portion of a cable that includes a serial bus connector receivable by the serial bus socket.