Shielded Cable Branching Structure with Integrated Shield Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric wire branching structures for connecting apparatuses in metal cases require multiple connectors, increasing space requirements and manufacturing costs due to the need for multiple shielded wires to prevent electromagnetic wave radiation.
Innovation Solution
An electric wire branching structure that branches a shielded electric wire into multiple wires using an electroconductive shield member with insertion openings, reducing the need for multiple connectors and allowing the use of existing shield members, thereby minimizing space and manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple shielded electric wires are used to connect multiple apparatuses, then electromagnetic wave radiation is prevented, but the space for arrangement of connectors is increased
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple shielded electric wires are merged into a single shield member that covers all wires collectively. The shield member integrates multiple shielding functions into one component, allowing multiple wires to share a common shield and connector arrangement, thereby reducing the total connector space while maintaining electromagnetic wave prevention for all connected apparatuses
Solution Approach 2:
The shield member is designed with multiple insertion openings to serve multiple functions: it shields multiple electric wires simultaneously, provides multiple connection points for different apparatuses, and acts as a unified connector structure. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate connectors for each wire, reducing overall space requirements
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors are provided for branching wires, then connection between multiple apparatuses is enabled, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connector functions are merged into a single shield member structure. Instead of manufacturing separate connectors for each electric wire, the shield member itself serves as the connector with multiple insertion openings, reducing the total number of components and simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining the ability to connect multiple apparatuses
Solution Approach 2:
The shield member is designed as a universal connector that can accommodate multiple electric wires and connect to multiple apparatuses simultaneously. This single multi-functional component replaces multiple specialized connectors, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while preserving full connectivity capabilities
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively prevents electromagnetic wave radiation while reducing the space required for connectors and lowering manufacturing costs by using a single shield member to cover both the main and branch wires, enhancing versatility and adaptability to various branching patterns.
Implementation Method 1
an electroconductive shield member configured to cover the electric wires corresponding to the main wire and the branch wires... the radiation of electromagnetic waves can be prevented
Data Source
AI summary
An electric wire branching structure (1) branches a shielded electric wire (30) with a plurality of electric wires (10) from a main wire (30A) to a plurality of branch wires (30B, 30C). The electric wire branching structure (1) includes an electroconductive shield member (100) configured to cover the electric wires (10) corresponding to the main wire (30A) and the branch wires (30B, 30C). The shield member (100) has a plurality of electric wire insertion openings (111, 112) for the electric wires (10) corresponding to the branch wires (30B, 30C) to be inserted for each of the branch wires (30B, 30C).