Movable Cable Splice Coupling for Multi-Angle Signal Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hardline splice blocks have unused cable ports that act as antennae, leading to degraded signal quality due to unused internal components configured for forming electrical couplings.
Innovation Solution
A cable splicing device with movable coupling portions that allow for selective adjustment of angular orientation between communication cables, eliminating unused ports and their corresponding internal components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional hardline splice block has four cable ports with fixed internal components, then multiple cable orientations can be accommodated, but unused ports and internal components act as antennae causing signal degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The internal components (coupling portions and pin receiving portions) are made movable relative to each other, allowing the splice block to dynamically reconfigure its internal electrical connections based on the desired cable orientation. This dynamic adjustment enables the system to accommodate multiple cable orientations (0°, 90°, 180°) without having fixed unused ports that would act as antennae and degrade signal quality.
2Reliability
If a conventional hardline splice block uses fixed internal components for electrical coupling, then the structure is simple, but signal quality is degraded due to unused ports acting as antennae
Solution Approach 1:
The splice block employs movable coupling portions and pin receiving portions that can reposition relative to each other to establish appropriate electrical connections. This dynamic mechanism allows the device to activate only the necessary internal components for the selected cable orientation, preventing unused components from acting as antennae while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal components are designed to perform multiple functions: the coupling portions and pin receiving portions can be positioned to support different cable orientations (0°, 90°, 180°) and can be electrically connected or disconnected as needed. This multi-functionality allows a single splice block to replace multiple fixed-configuration blocks, eliminating the need for unused ports while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a cable splicing device has movable coupling portions to adjust angular orientation, then installation versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling portions and pin receiving portions are designed with movable capabilities that allow angular adjustment for different cable orientations. The movement mechanism is integrated into the splice block structure, enabling the internal components to reposition and reconfigure electrical connections dynamically during installation without requiring complex external adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable internal components serve multiple purposes: they enable different cable orientations (0°, 90°, 180°), establish appropriate electrical connections, and prevent signal degradation by keeping unused components disconnected. This multi-functionality is achieved within a unified structure that does not significantly increase overall device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable splicing device having a coupling portion structurally configured to move relative to a conducting portion to permit adjustment of a relative orientation between communication cables. The device may include a first connecting portion having a first cable interface port, a second cable interface port, and a first coupling portion and a second connecting portion having a third cable interface port, a fourth cable interface port, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling portion may be structurally configured to move between a first position operatively associated with the first cable interface port and a second position operatively associated with the second cable interface port so as to permit adjustment of an angular orientation of the first coupling portion relative to the second coupling portion and improve installation versatility and/or electrical performance.