Pivoting Cable Carrier Structure for Fast Component Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable guides in power systems are cumbersome and time-consuming to assemble and disassemble, leading to increased system downtime and potential cable damage due to bending or kinking.
Innovation Solution
A cable carrier with a frame and legs that define a U-shaped configuration, featuring channels and clips for cable guidance and retention, and allowing the frame to pivot and lock at various angles for easy access and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional cable guides are used with multiple sealing tags, then cables can be guided and affixed, but component replacement becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The cable guide is divided into modular sections that can be independently attached and detached. Each module can be quickly connected or disconnected without affecting the entire cable management system, enabling rapid component replacement while maintaining cable organization and protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable guide incorporates dynamic attachment mechanisms that allow for quick connection and disconnection during component replacement. The system transitions from a static, permanently fixed cable guide to a dynamic one that can be easily reconfigured, reducing system downtime while maintaining cable integrity.
2Ease of operation
If conventional cable guides are frequently assembled and disassembled, then component access is improved, but cables may bend or kink beyond allowable minimum bend radius
Solution Approach 1:
The cable guide is pre-configured with sufficient cable length and routing paths that maintain the minimum bend radius even when the system is disassembled for component replacement. Cables are pre-positioned in a way that prevents kinking during assembly and disassembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable guide incorporates flexible elements that can bend without causing damage to the cables. These flexible components accommodate the movement and reconfiguration needed for component access while maintaining cable integrity by preventing sharp bends or kinks.
3Reliability
If conventional cable guides are designed for secure cable retention, then cable routing is maintained, but assembly and disassembly become cumbersome and challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The cable guide is segmented into modular units that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Each module maintains cable retention functionality while allowing for simple connection and disconnection, making the overall assembly process more convenient without compromising cable routing integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable guide uses dynamic fastening mechanisms that provide secure cable retention during operation but allow for easy release during assembly and disassembly. The system transitions from a static, permanently fixed design to a dynamic one that adapts between secure retention and easy assembly states.
4Reliability
If multiple sealing tags are used to affix cables, then cable guidance is achieved, but the process of breaking seals and unplugging cables increases labor intensity
Solution Approach 1:
The cable guide system is divided into modular sections that can be independently accessed and removed. This eliminates the need to break multiple sealing tags across the entire system, as only the specific module requiring maintenance needs to be accessed, significantly reducing labor intensity while maintaining cable guidance.
Solution Approach 2:
The essential cable guidance function is extracted from the sealing tag system and integrated into the modular cable guide structure itself. This eliminates the need for separate sealing tags that must be broken during maintenance, as the modular design provides guidance while allowing easy access and removal of components.
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AI summary
A cable carrier may include a frame, a first leg extending from a first end of the frame, and a second leg extending from a second end of the frame opposite the first end. The cable carrier may also include a first bracket mounted on a first flange of the first leg, and a second bracket mounted on a second flange of the second leg. A first surface of the frame may include at least one channel configured to guide at least one cable.