Slide rail assembly and cable management device thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable management assemblies for slide rail systems have limited extended length, making them inadequate for applications requiring increased distance between movable and stationary rails.
Innovation Solution
A multi-section cable management device with pivotally connected arms, including a first set and a second set of arms, and an additional arm, which can be switched between states to accommodate longer slide rail assemblies by using a supporting member and a locking mechanism to enable extended movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If a traditional two-arm cable management assembly is used, then the structure is simple, but the extended length is limited and cannot meet the requirement for increased distance between movable and stationary rails
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management device is divided into multiple arm sets (first set of arms and second set of arms) that can be sequentially deployed. Each arm set includes multiple arms that can move relative to each other, allowing the device to achieve extended length through segmented movement rather than requiring a single long arm structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The multiple arm sets are arranged in a nested configuration where the second set of arms is positioned within or adjacent to the first set of arms. This nesting allows the cable management device to maintain a compact form when retracted while enabling extended deployment when needed, effectively increasing the extended length without proportionally increasing the retracted size.
2Length of moving object
If multiple arm sets are added to increase extended length, then the cable management capability is improved, but the stability of opening and closing operations may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The arm sets are designed with movable connections that allow dynamic adjustment during opening and closing operations. The arms within each set can move relative to each other, and the multiple arm sets can deploy in sequence, providing dynamic adaptability that maintains stability throughout the range of motion while achieving extended length.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable management device is configured to open and close in a sequential manner, with the first set of arms deploying before the second set of arms. This preliminary action sequence ensures that each arm set is properly positioned and stabilized before the next set deploys, maintaining overall stability during the extended opening operation.
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AI summary
A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail movable with respect to the first rail, and a cable management device. The cable management device includes a first set of arms and a second set of arms connected to the first set of arms. The first set of arms include two arms that are movable with respect to each other. The second set of arms also include two arms that are movable with respect to each other. The cable management device has a portion connected to the first rail and is switched from a first state to a second state in response to the second rail moving with respect to the first rail from a first position to a second position.