Payment Terminal Support Device Cable Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing payment terminal supports struggle with managing numerous connection cables, which can be unsightly and difficult to arrange due to unpredictable cable directions, leading to cable tangling and overlapping.
Innovation Solution
A support device with a base and cover system that allows cables to exit in four directions (left, right, rear, or ground) while using guide means like ribs and hooks to maintain cable alignment, enabling easy cable management and hiding cables from view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If connection cables are plugged into the base of the payment terminal stand, then the payment terminal can be connected to power supply and communication network, but the cables become unsightly and difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a cover structure that nests over the base, concealing the connection cables within the base enclosure. The cover acts as an outer shell that contains the cables, similar to nested dolls where one object is placed inside another. This nesting approach hides the cables from view while maintaining access through dedicated openings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces guide ribs as intermediary elements between the cable entry point and the exit openings. These ribs mediate the cable path, directing cables from the rear face openings toward the side or front openings in an organized manner. The guide ribs act as intermediate structures that facilitate smooth cable transition without tangling.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection cables are arranged to accommodate different equipment configurations, then the support can adapt to various retail premises layouts, but cable tangling and overlapping occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cable management system into multiple segmented exit paths. Instead of a single cable opening, the base includes multiple openings at different locations (rear face, sides, front) with dedicated guide ribs for each path. This segmentation allows cables to be routed through different openings based on specific installation needs, preventing tangling by providing separate, organized pathways for each cable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing different types of openings and guide structures at different locations on the base. Each opening position (rear, side, front) has specific characteristics tailored to its function, with guide ribs configured to direct cables in appropriate directions. This localized optimization enables adaptable cable routing while maintaining ease of installation at each specific location.
3Device complexity
If the base is covered to hide cables, then the cables are concealed from view, but access to cables for installation and maintenance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates preliminary action by pre-configuring guide ribs and openings in the base before the cover is installed. The guide ribs are already positioned to direct cables through specific paths, and openings are pre-placed at optimal locations. This preliminary preparation ensures that when cables need to be accessed or installed, they can be easily routed through the pre-established pathways without requiring modification of the cover or base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the cover removable rather than fixed. The cover can be taken off to provide full access to cables and connectors for installation or maintenance purposes, then reattached to conceal the cables during normal operation. This dynamic design allows the system to switch between concealed (aesthetic) mode and accessible (maintenance) mode as needed.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a payment terminal support device (100), comprising a base (102) adapted to receive a plurality of connection cables on its rear face, and a cover (107) adapted to be mounted in translation on the base (102) and allowing the connection cables to be concealed when the plurality of connection cables are plugged into said rear face of the base (102). The cover (107) comprises three openings (32a, 32b, 32c) configured to allow the passage of connection cables plugged into said rear face (30) of the base (102), the three openings (32a, 32b, 32c) being formed respectively on a left side face, on a right side face, and on a rear face of the cover (107). The base (102) is mounted on a plinth (108) comprising an opening (31) configured to allow the passage of connection cables plugged into said rear face (30) towards the ground.