Modular Cable Duct With Spring Access for Angled Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable duct arrangements are inflexible and cumbersome for routing cables along angled or curved paths, requiring multiple pieces or complex assembly, which complicates the insertion and removal of cables.
Innovation Solution
A modular cable duct system comprising interconnected pieces that can be linked straight or angled via pin connections, with spring-loaded fastening devices allowing adjustment to increase the distance between the duct and the tabletop for easy cable access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-piece cable duct is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot be routed along angled or curved paths
Solution Approach 1:
The cable duct is divided into multiple individual pieces that can be connected together. Each piece can be independently positioned and oriented, allowing the cable duct system to follow angled or curved paths while maintaining a relatively simple individual piece structure
Solution Approach 2:
The cable duct pieces are designed to be movable relative to each other during installation, allowing adjustment to different angles and positions. This dynamic assembly capability enables versatile routing paths without requiring complex pre-formed structures
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cable duct pieces are used to achieve angled routing, then routing flexibility is improved, but assembly and cable insertion becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cable duct is segmented into multiple pieces with standardized connection interfaces. This segmentation allows flexible angled routing while maintaining simple, repeatable connection and cable access operations at each segment
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structure between cable duct pieces is designed to be universal, allowing the same connection mechanism to handle both structural assembly and cable access functions. This multi-functionality simplifies operation by using the same interface for positioning and cable insertion
3Reliability
If the cable duct is firmly mounted to the tabletop, then attachment security is improved, but cable access requires complex disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the cable duct to be easily moved from a secured mounted position to an accessible removed position. This dynamic mounting enables firm attachment during normal use while allowing simple disassembly for cable access
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 system provides a flexible and user-friendly solution for routing cables along various paths, simplifying the insertion and removal of cables while maintaining secure attachment to the tabletop.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded fastening devices allowing adjustment to increase the distance between the duct and the tabletop
Data Source
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AI summary
The duct has two cable duct-pieces linked with each other and positioned in upright or in an angular orientation to each other around an axis in a linked region of the duct-pieces. The axis is perpendicular to a mounting surface. The pieces have a fixing unit for fixing at the mounting surface, and a spring unit is provided between a carrying- and fixing device and the duct pieces. The pieces are moved away from the mounting surface against force of the spring unit. Cable duct-side walls (7) run transverse or perpendicular to a cable duct-base (5) and/or to the mounting surface.