Rotatable Cable Duct Connector for Angular Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable duct system connection arrangements struggle with non-right-angled corners, leading to gaps, visual impairment, and insecure connections due to rigid designs that do not adapt well to angular deviations, resulting in costly and complex assembly processes.
Innovation Solution
A connection arrangement featuring rotatable connection elements with pins and webs that allow for adjustable alignment, ensuring a secure and visually appealing fit in any corner angle without gaps, using polymer materials for cost-effectiveness and ease of production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If rigid connector designs are used for cable duct systems, then manufacturing precision and structural stability are improved, but adaptability to non-right-angled corners deteriorates, resulting in gaps and visual impairment
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates a rotatable element that allows dynamic adjustment between different angular positions, enabling the rigid connector structure to adapt to various corner angles while maintaining precise alignment and secure locking throughout the range of motion
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable connection arrangements with rotatable elements are used, then adaptability to non-right-angled corners is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable element, locking mechanism, and connector body are merged into an integrated assembly where the rotatable element is directly formed as part of the connector structure, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity
3Reliability
If locking elements are arranged on the connection assembly for force-fit mounting, then connection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates when angular adjustment is required
Solution Approach 1:
The locking elements are pre-positioned on the connector body in such a way that they automatically engage with the cable duct elements during the angular adjustment process, eliminating the need for separate locking operations and simplifying the assembly procedure
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AI summary
The connection assembly (1) has two connecting elements (10,20) that are connected with each other, such that connecting elements are provided with base surfaces and top surfaces respectively. The cable channel elements (31,41) of cable duct systems (3,4) are connected with connecting elements by a latching element. A pin provided in connecting element (10) is rotatably inserted in an opening of the connecting element (20).