Removable Connector Management System for Computer Cart Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer carts require significant labor and physical effort to wire and maintain electrical connectors for multiple portable computing devices, as technicians need to individually install and secure connectors within the cart, making it time-consuming and physically demanding.
Innovation Solution
A removable electrical connector management system is introduced, allowing connectors to be installed and managed externally, then easily inserted into the cart, along with a numbering system for identification and maintenance, facilitating easier installation and troubleshooting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If electrical connectors are individually installed and secured within the cart, then each connector can be properly positioned and secured, but significant labor and physical effort are required making the process time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The cart is divided into modular sections with standardized connector mounting points. Each bay or section can be independently configured, allowing connectors to be installed in organized groups rather than as individual isolated tasks, reducing overall installation time while maintaining positioning accuracy through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
Connector mounting structures and routing pathways are pre-configured during cart manufacturing. This preliminary preparation of mounting points, cable channels, and organizational structures enables rapid connector installation without requiring technicians to create these elements during the time-consuming individual installation process.
2Manufacturing precision
If electrical connectors are individually installed and secured within the cart, then each connector can be properly positioned, but significant physical effort is required making the process physically demanding
Solution Approach 1:
The cart structure is segmented into modular bays with standardized connector mounting interfaces. This segmentation allows connectors to be installed in organized sequences within each module rather than requiring technicians to individually position and secure each connector across the entire cart, reducing physical effort while maintaining positioning accuracy through standardized mounting points.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized mounting brackets, cable management systems, and organizational structures serve as intermediaries between the connector and the cart structure. These intermediary components simplify the installation process by providing pre-configured mounting interfaces and routing pathways, reducing the physical effort required while ensuring proper positioning.
3Ease of operation
If electrical adapters are stored in the cart with leads fed through into individual storage bays, then users have easy access to computers, but significant labor is required to wire the cart
Solution Approach 1:
The cart is divided into standardized storage bays with pre-configured cable access points and mounting locations. This segmentation allows for systematic wiring where connectors and cables can be routed through standardized pathways in each bay, maintaining user access convenience while reducing wiring labor through organized, repeatable installation patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The cart employs universal connector types and standardized mounting interfaces that work across all storage bays. This universality allows the same wiring approach to be applied repeatedly across multiple bays, significantly reducing the labor required compared to custom wiring for each bay, while maintaining easy user access through consistent interface design.
4Reliability
If one electrical adapter fails in a cart with 30 adapters, then the failed adapter needs to be replaced, but the technician needs to isolate which adapter should be replaced making maintenance difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The cart is organized into segmented bays or zones with standardized numbering and identification systems. Each electrical adapter is associated with a specific bay number or identifier, allowing technicians to quickly locate and isolate the failed adapter by checking which bay is not charging or displaying an error, significantly reducing the time to identify and replace the faulty component compared to searching through all 30 adapters.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer cart has removable electrical connector management system which may be removed from the computer cart to install electrical connectors and then reinserted into the computer cart to facilitate wiring of the cart. A numbering system is implemented to uniquely identify corresponding electrical and physical characteristics of the cart to facilitate maintenance of computers stored within the cart.