Modular Cable Clamp Cascade for Confined Space Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of cable catchment devices in cramped spaces, such as cable shafts, is difficult due to the complexity of intercepting light wave conductor cables and distributing tensile forces effectively.
Innovation Solution
A cable catchment device with a distribution device and a support base, designed to facilitate the assembly of multiple cable catchment devices in a cascade or step-like arrangement, allowing for efficient interception and distribution of tensile forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cable clamp devices are installed in confined spaces such as cable ducts, then the cable strain relief function is achieved, but the installation difficulty increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The cable clamp device is divided into separate modular components: a clamp body with cable receiving channel, strain relief element, and fastening mechanism. This segmentation allows the components to be assembled in confined spaces more easily than a monolithic design, while still providing the complete strain relief function.
Solution Approach 2:
The strain relief element is nested within the clamp body structure, and the fastening mechanism is integrated into the same assembly. This nested configuration reduces the overall space requirement during installation, enabling the device to be installed in confined cable ducts while maintaining full functionality.
2Strength
If multiple cable clamps are installed in cascade arrangement, then the tensile force distribution is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each cable clamp device is designed as a universal module that can function both as a standalone strain relief device and as part of a cascade arrangement. The standardized interface and identical structure of each module allow them to be connected in series to distribute tensile forces across multiple points, while the modularity actually reduces overall system complexity compared to custom-designed multi-component systems.
3Productivity
If the cable clamp device includes integrated support base and fastening mechanisms, then the installation efficiency is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support base, cable receiving channel, and fastening mechanisms are merged into a single integrated clamp body component. This consolidation improves installation efficiency by reducing the number of separate parts that need to be assembled on-site. The integrated design is manufactured as a single molded or formed piece, which while requiring more complex manufacturing tooling, eliminates the need for multiple assembly steps during production.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cable arresting device (50) for arresting at least one optical fiber cable (90), wherein the cable arresting device (50) has a cable receptacle (55) for receiving at least one cable (90), wherein the cable (90) has at least one conductor (92) with optical fibers and at least one strain relief element (93) extending along a longitudinal extent of the cable (90), wherein the cable receptacle (55) extends along a longitudinal axis (L) of the cable arresting device (50), wherein the cable arresting device (50) has a strain relief fixing means (60) for tensile-resistant fixing of the at least one strain relief element (93) with respect to the longitudinal axis (L) of the cable arresting device (50), wherein the cable arresting device (50) has a fastening section (70) with at least one fastening form-fit contour (75) for form-fit support of the cable arresting device (50) transversely. to its longitudinal axis (L) at a support base (27),in particular a distribution device (10). It is provided that the cable catch device (50) has a support section (80) separate from the fastening section (70) for supporting a second cable catch device (50), which has a cable receptacle (55) extending along its longitudinal axis (L) for an optical fiber cable (90), wherein at least one support form-fitting contour (85) for positively interlocking support of the second cable catch device (50) is arranged transversely to its longitudinal axis (L) on the support section (80).