Pivotally Mounted Cable Management Bracket Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management assemblies with cantilever-type supporting structures are limited in their ability to effectively support cable management arms over extended lengths, as they require both ends of the supporting member to be mounted to slide rail assemblies, which is inappropriate for arms that only need to extend a small distance.
Innovation Solution
A cable management assembly where the supporting member is pivotally connected to a supporting base, allowing it to rotate relative to the base when displaced by the cable management brackets, with an upright standing actuator aiding in the rotation and an elastic member providing ease of movement, enabling the supporting member to extend and retract as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If both ends of the supporting member are mounted to slide rail assemblies to form a stable structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the extension capability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member is divided into two distinct parts: a fixed supporting base mounted to the slide rail assembly and a movable supporting member that can extend and retract. This segmentation allows the base to provide stability while the movable member provides extension capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting member transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic movable structure that can change its length. The movable supporting member is designed to slide relative to the fixed base, enabling it to adapt its extension length based on operational requirements while maintaining structural integrity.
2Length of moving object
If a cantilever-type retractable supporting member is used to support extended cable management arms, then the extension length is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The actuator mechanism is extracted as a separate component from the supporting member itself. This allows the supporting member to maintain a simple structural form while the actuator, mounted on the supporting base, provides the necessary extension and retraction functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuator serves as an intermediary mechanism between the power source and the movable supporting member. It converts rotational motion into linear motion to drive the extension and retraction of the supporting member, simplifying the overall system architecture.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the supporting member is fixed to the slide rail assembly to ensure stability, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting system is designed with multi-functionality: the fixed supporting base provides stable mounting and houses the actuator, while the movable supporting member provides adjustable extension. This combination allows the system to adapt to different cable management requirements while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to adapt to different operational conditions. The movable supporting member can extend to various lengths based on the cable management needs, while the actuator provides controlled movement to achieve the desired configuration.
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
This design allows for efficient rotation and extension of the supporting member, effectively supporting cable management arms over varying lengths and facilitating easy adjustment and retraction, enhancing the usability of the cable management assembly.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member providing ease of movement
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AI summary
A cable management assembly (20) adapted for first and second slide rail assemblies (22, 24) includes first and second cable management brackets (32, 34) which are connected together, a supporting base (38), and a supporting member (40) pivotally connected to the supporting base (38). The first slide rail assembly (22) includes first and second rails (44, 46). The cable management brackets (32, 34) are connectable to the rails (44, 46) respectively. The supporting base (38) is connectable to the second slide rail assembly (24). The supporting member (40) has a portion located between the cable management brackets (32, 34). When the second rail (46) is longitudinally displaced relative to the first rail (44) from a retracted position toward an extended position, the first cable management bracket (32) drives the portion of the supporting member (40) and thereby rotates the supporting member (40) relative to the supporting base (38).