Modular Line Organizer With Snap-Locking Cable Labeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing line organizers, such as clips and ties, face challenges in maintaining a neat appearance as the number of lines increases, and they are difficult to label and reuse efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A line organizer system featuring snap-locking connectors and a resilient strap retainer that allows for adjustable clamping force, labeling, and easy attachment to a substrate, enabling flexible connection and reconfiguration of multiple organizers while minimizing obstruction and facilitating access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple clips are used to manage multiple lines, then the ability to retain multiple lines is improved, but the difficulty to maintain a neat appearance and the complexity of labeling increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple line organizers are merged into a single integrated unit through the connector system. The base structure combines multiple retainers and connectors into one piece, eliminating the need for separate clips for each line. This reduces the number of discrete components while maintaining the ability to manage multiple lines, thereby improving neatness while preserving versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector system provides multi-functionality by enabling both structural connection between line organizers and labeling functionality. The flat surface on connectors serves dual purposes: mechanical attachment and label attachment, eliminating the need for separate labeling components and simplifying the overall system.
2Ease of operation
If traditional ties or clips are used, then lines can be secured, but the ease of reuse and reconfiguration is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system transitions from static, permanent fastening to dynamic, reversible connection. The snap-fit mechanism allows connectors to be easily attached and detached multiple times, enabling reconfiguration and reuse without damage. This dynamic connection system maintains secure line retention while facilitating easy repositioning and reuse.
3Loss of information
If labels are tied to clips or lines using prior methods, then labeling is achieved, but the time and effort required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The labeling function is merged with the connector structure itself. The flat surface on each connector serves as both a mechanical connection element and a label attachment surface. This integration eliminates the need for separate labeling steps and components, allowing labels to be applied directly during the connection process and significantly reducing labeling time.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple discrete line organizers are used, then each can be optimized for its function, but the overall system complexity and obstruction increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple line organizers are merged into a single integrated base structure that contains multiple retainers and connectors. This consolidation reduces the total number of discrete components in the system while maintaining the functional capabilities of individual organizers. The integrated design minimizes obstruction and simplifies the overall system architecture.
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 effectively manages multiple lines by allowing secure, adjustable, and reusable organization with easy labeling and attachment, maintaining a tidy appearance and enabling efficient access to the lines.
Implementation Method 1
The strap is resilient
Implementation Method 2
the tab is snap-lockingly engagable in the slot
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AI summary
A line organizer (1) comprising: a base (2); a retainer (3) attachable to the base (2) for retaining a line between the base (2) and the retainer (3); a first connector (4) on the base (2); and a second connector (5) on the base (2). The line organizer (1) is a first line organizer (1), and the first connector (4) on the first line organizer (1) is attachable to the second connector (5) on a second said line organizer (1a) to connect the first and second line organizers (1,1a) to each other.