Pivoting Cable Cover for Water-Resistant Power Outlet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water-resistant boxes for power outlets are inconvenient to use and prone to misplacement of parts, as they often require disassembly and reassembly of the cable passage cover, which can get lost.
Innovation Solution
A water-resistant box with a pivotally coupled cable passage cover that can be easily opened and closed, featuring a rotating shaft slot, installation clamps, snap retaining edges, and a sealing groove to ensure secure closure, along with an adapter plate for accommodating various power outlet receptacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cable passage cover is formed as one piece with the base, then the structure is simple and reliable, but the user cannot access the power outlet receptacle and the box cannot be used
Solution Approach 1:
The cable passage cover is changed from a fixed integrated structure to a dynamically movable structure that can pivot between covering and uncovering the power outlet receptacle. The rotating shaft enables the cover to rotate relative to the base, allowing users to access the receptacle when needed while maintaining protection when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The base is divided into separate functional components: the base body, the cable passage cover, and the power outlet receptacle. This segmentation allows the cable passage cover to be independently movable while remaining connected to the base through the rotating shaft, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If the cable passage cover can be disassembled and re-assembled, then the box can be used, but the cable passage cover often gets lost
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring complete disassembly, the cable passage cover is designed to pivot dynamically on the rotating shaft while remaining connected to the base. This maintains a reliable mechanical connection that prevents loss while still allowing easy access to the power outlet receptacle during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating shaft acts as an intermediary component that connects the cable passage cover to the base, enabling movement while maintaining a secure connection. This intermediary mechanism prevents the cover from getting lost while still allowing the necessary access functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cable passage cover is fixed to the base, then the structure is simple, but the box cannot be used when wet conditions require protection
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed, allowing the cable passage cover to pivot open for access while maintaining protective closure when not in use. This dynamic connection provides adaptability for different usage scenarios including wet conditions without requiring complex additional mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivoting cable passage cover serves multiple functions: it protects the power outlet receptacle from water when closed, allows access when opened, and can be easily manipulated by users. This multi-functionality provides versatility for various usage conditions without significantly increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
A water resistant box includes a front cover, a base for accommodating a power outlet receptacle, and a cable passage cover. The base is coupled to the front cover. The cable passage cover is pivotally coupled to the base, configured to pivot to an open position when the water resistant box is in use and pivot to a closed position when the water resistant box is not in use. The water resistant box can protect power outlets against water when used ins outdoor or wet conditions. It also makes the box easier to use and solves the problem of parts being misplaced.