Integrated Shielding Assembly for Cable TV Filter and Connector Security

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current security measures for coaxial cable television connections require multiple devices and tools to secure both filters and connectors, increasing costs and complexity for cable providers, while existing solutions do not provide a single device capable of securing both components effectively.

Innovation Solution

A unitary shielding assembly that securely encloses both the filter and coaxial cable connector within a single security shield, featuring a locking mechanism that allows selection between non-rotatable and rotatable engagement, and can be easily assembled and disassembled with a single specialized tool.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple separate security devices are used to secure both filter and connector, then security coverage is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity coverageVSAvoidnumber of security devices

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the filter security shield and connector security shield into a single integrated shielding assembly. The assembly includes a first receptacle for receiving a coaxial cable connector and a second receptacle for receiving a filter, both protected within one unified shield structure. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate security devices while maintaining comprehensive security coverage for both components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated shielding assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the connector, protects the filter, provides structural support for both components, and offers a unified access point for authorized users. The assembly can accommodate different filter types (frequency-selective, channel-selective, broadband) and connector configurations, making it a universal security solution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If multiple separate security devices are used to secure both filter and connector, then security coverage is improved, but installation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity coverageVSAvoidinstallation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If multiple separate security devices are used to secure both filter and connector, then security coverage is improved, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity coverageVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Device complexity

If a single integrated shielding assembly is used to secure both filter and connector, then device complexity is reduced, but security against physical damage may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of security devicesVSAvoidresistance to physical damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated shielding assembly is divided into distinct functional sections: a first receptacle for the connector and a second receptacle for the filter. Each receptacle can be independently accessed using a specialized tool, allowing separate installation and removal of the filter and connector. This segmentation maintains security while enabling independent access to each component within the unified shield structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

5Ease of operation

If traditional separate security devices are used, then specialized tools are required for each device, but installation time and productivity decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetool specializationVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS7335060B1Integrated filter-connector shield

Publication Date: 2008.02.26 PPC BROADBAND INC

AI summary

Disclosed in this specification is a shielding assembly comprised of a contact shield for an electrical connector for a cable television filter. The shield restricts access to the connector from environmental effects, and more specifically, restricts access to the connector from an unauthorized user.