Releasable Cable Holder with Adhesive Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable holders require tools for installation, can damage cables, and pose risks due to limited space and potential injury during use, especially when securing multiple cables in a confined area.
Innovation Solution
A releasable cable holder that attaches to a structure without tools, featuring a non-metallic design with a base plate that can be secured with nails or screws, and includes a flexible hinge and latching system for easy opening and closing, allowing securement of various cable sizes and types without damaging them, and can be stacked for additional support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional cable holders (staples or brackets) are used to secure cables, then cables can be secured to the structure, but installation requires tools (hammers, nails) and poses injury risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical fastening system (hammers, nails, staples) with an adhesive bonding system. The cable holder incorporates adhesive material that chemically bonds to the structure, eliminating the need for tools and associated injury risks while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable holder is designed to be self-installing through the adhesive mechanism. The installer simply applies the adhesive and presses the holder onto the structure, allowing the material itself to perform the attachment function without requiring external fastening tools or operations.
2Productivity
If conventional cable holders are used, then cables can be secured, but the installation process takes time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
By replacing the multi-step mechanical fastening process (positioning, hammering, securing) with a single adhesive application and pressing operation, the installation time is dramatically reduced. The adhesive sets quickly to form a strong bond, eliminating the time-consuming mechanical fastening steps.
3Reliability
If conventional cable holders are used, then cables can be secured to the structure, but the cables may be damaged during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive bonding system replaces mechanical fastening methods that can crush, cut, or damage cables during installation. The adhesive provides a cushioning effect that protects the cable while maintaining secure attachment, preventing the harmful mechanical stresses that occur with hammering and nail-driven staples.
4Quantity of substance
If multiple cables need to be secured in the same area, then cable capacity is increased, but the confined space limits access and increases injury risk
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive application process requires minimal hand movement and can be performed with one hand, allowing the installer to easily manage multiple cables in confined spaces without requiring complex manual operations or creating finger-pinching hazards associated with traditional stapling tools.
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
The solution provides a safe, tool-free method for securing cables and wires, reducing installation time and risk, while accommodating different cable sizes and allowing for easy addition or removal, enhancing versatility and safety in cable management.
Implementation Method 1
The bottom cover of the releasable cable holder may have an adhesive material on the outer surface. The adhesive material is made to attach to an underlying structure and absorb shock, stress, and strain applied to the releasable cable holder.
Data Source
AI summary
A cable support for securing wires and cables to an underlying structure without the use of tools and allows the cable support to be opened or closed to add or remove cables and wires. The cable support may further include padding material or impediments for protecting and securing the wires and cables in place.