Modular Cable Management Drawer With Integrated Fixation Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management systems are inefficient in terms of assembly, cost, and space utilization, particularly when managing optical fiber cables, as they often require separate trays with connection management units.
Innovation Solution
A modular cable management system comprising a cable management unit with a receiving space for drawer units, each with fixation units for connection management units, allowing flexible and space-efficient assembly and management of optical fiber cables, including features like snap connections, interchangeable connection management units, and cable strengthening members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate trays with connection management units are used, then cable management functionality is provided, but assembly complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The drawer unit integrates both cable management functionality and connection management units into a single unified structure. The fixation units are built-in components of the drawer unit itself, eliminating the need for separate trays and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining full cable management functionality.
2Ease of operation
If separate trays with connection management units are used, then cable management functionality is provided, but space utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The drawer unit combines cable management and connection management functions into one integrated unit, eliminating the need for separate trays. This consolidation reduces the total space required while maintaining full cable management functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for cable management, then functionality is comprehensive, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drawer unit is manufactured as an integrated component with built-in fixation units, combining multiple functions into a single manufacturable part. This reduces the number of separate components that need to be produced and assembled, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining comprehensive cable management functionality.
4Stability of the object's composition
If drawer units are fixed in position, then cable management is stable, but flexibility and adaptability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The drawer unit incorporates movable elements including sliding mechanisms and adjustable fixation units that can be positioned at different locations. This dynamic design allows the drawer unit to adapt to different cable management configurations while maintaining stable cable organization through the fixation units.
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AI summary
The invention is based on a cable management system (10) comprising: at least one drawer unit (16) configured for a management of cables. For the purpose of providing a cable management system with improved characteristics regarding a construction, it is proposed that the drawer unit (16) comprises at least one first fixation unit (18) for a fixation of at least one first connection management unit (20) and at least one second fixation unit (22) for a fixation of at least one second connection management unit (24).