Electrical Equipment Rack With Openable Frame for Cable Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing racks for storing electrical equipment have inferior workability when introducing cables due to structural limitations, such as hole-shaped cable introduction portions, which hinder efficient cable installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A rack design featuring a columnar frame with a horizontal frame that includes a movable connecting member attached via hinges, allowing parts of the frame to open and close, and a cover mechanism to ensure dustproofing while improving access for cable introduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a hole-shaped cable introduction portion is used in the horizontal frame, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the workability for cable introduction is inferior
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal frame is designed with a movable connecting member that can rotate between a closed state (for protection and compactness) and an open state (for cable introduction). This dynamic structure allows the frame to adapt its configuration based on operational needs, improving workability while maintaining structural integrity and ease of manufacture in its default closed position.
Solution Approach 2:
The horizontal frame is segmented into multiple portions connected by movable connecting members, allowing independent movement of each segment. This segmentation enables the cable introduction portion to be opened without affecting the overall structural stability of the rack, thus improving cable installation workability while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If the horizontal frame is made movable to improve cable access, then the workability is improved, but the structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal frame incorporates movable connecting members that enable dynamic opening and closing of the frame portions. When closed, the frame maintains full structural stability; when opened, it provides improved access for cable introduction. This dynamic capability allows the structure to adapt between stability and accessibility as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connecting member is extracted as a separate functional component from the rigid frame structure. This allows the connecting member to provide the necessary movement for cable access while the main frame structure retains its stability. The connecting member acts as a dedicated mechanism that isolates the movement function from the structural support function.
3Ease of operation
If the horizontal frame is opened for cable introduction, then the workability is improved, but the dustproof property may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal frame with movable connecting members provides a dynamic seal that maintains dustproof properties when closed and allows controlled access when opened. The movable design enables the frame to transition between sealed and open states, protecting internal components from dust during normal operation while facilitating cable introduction when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connecting member acts as a flexible barrier that can move to allow cable passage while maintaining the dustproof enclosure. When in the closed position, it forms a continuous seal with the frame; when opened, it provides a controlled opening for cable introduction while minimizing exposure to external contaminants.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances workability by allowing easy access and installation of cables within the rack while maintaining dustproof properties, simplifying the cable introduction process and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a connecting member attached to the horizontal frame, in which the horizontal frame has a first portion including the connecting member and a second portion other than the first portion, and in which the connecting member is movably attached to the second portion
Data Source
AI summary
A rack for storing electrical equipment includes a columnar frame formed by combining a vertical frame and a horizontal frame and a connecting member attached to the horizontal frame. The horizontal frame has a first portion including the connecting member and a second portion other than the first portion. The connecting member is movably attached to the second portion so that an inside of the rack is opened in the first portion.