Segmented Cable Hangers for Organized Building Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cables in buildings are often installed in a disorganized and haphazard manner due to the lack of guidance on routing, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A cable hanging system comprising a plurality of cable hangers with dedicated supports for specific types of cables, providing a predetermined pathway and support system that simplifies installation and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cables are installed by separate contractors without guidance, then each contractor can install their specific cable type, but the cable routing becomes disorganized and haphazard
Solution Approach 1:
The cable support system is segmented into multiple dedicated supports, with each support designed for a specific cable type (e.g., electrical cables, communication cables, HVAC cables). This segmentation allows different contractors to install their respective cables in predetermined organized locations while maintaining overall routing structure
Solution Approach 2:
The cable supports are pre-installed in the building structure during construction, establishing predetermined cable routing pathways before any cable installation occurs. This preliminary action provides guidance for all subsequent cable installations, ensuring organized routing while accommodating multiple cable types
2Reliability
If multiple subcontractors are used for cable installation, then different cable types can be installed by specialists, but installation time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable support system is pre-installed with clear identification and organization, allowing multiple subcontractors to work simultaneously in predetermined zones without coordination delays. Each subcontractor can efficiently install their cable type in the designated support without interfering with others, maintaining both quality and productivity
3Adaptability or versatility
If cables are routed without predetermined pathways, then installation flexibility is maintained, but material usage and labor hours increase
Solution Approach 1:
Predetermined cable pathways are established through pre-installed supports during building construction, providing clear routing guidance that reduces installation time and material waste while maintaining flexibility for different cable types and future modifications
4Productivity
If cables are installed in a haphazard manner, then installation speed may be faster initially, but future expansions and maintenance become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The organized support system segments cables by type and location, making future maintenance and expansions easier by providing clear access to specific cable groups without disturbing other cables, thus balancing initial installation efficiency with long-term maintainability
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments described herein comprise a cable system. The cable system has a plurality of cables and a plurality of cable hangers. The cable hangers are configured to support the plurality of cables in a building. The plurality of cable hangers have one or more cable supports configured to hold at least one of the plurality of cables and a support configured to couple the cable support to the building.