Splice Tray Holder Spring Biasing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fiber optic cable network systems lack a compact and secure organization solution for excess fiber optic cables and splice trays, which can lead to cable damage and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A cable storage system comprising a chassis with pivotally engaged splice tray holders, each with a retention portion and spring mechanism, that securely holds and organizes splice trays, preventing accidental disengagement and maintaining cable integrity during handling and installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cable storage methods are used, then cable organization is simple, but cable security and protection from damage are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into modular components: individual retention portions for each cable, separate spring portions for each retention portion, and distinct receiving grooves. This segmentation allows each cable to be independently secured while maintaining overall system simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The spring portions automatically engage with cables when inserted into the receiving grooves, providing self-securing functionality without requiring additional fastening operations. The springs maintain constant biasing force to ensure continuous cable retention
2Volume of moving object
If compact cable organization is implemented, then space efficiency increases, but access difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention portions are designed to be dynamically adjustable along the length of the receiving grooves, allowing cables to be inserted at various positions and secured at optimal locations. This dynamic positioning maintains compact organization while facilitating easy cable access and installation
3Reliability
If secure engagement mechanisms are added, then accidental disengagement is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing force function is extracted from the main retention structure and implemented through separate spring portions. This extraction allows the retention mechanism to achieve secure engagement through simple spring-cable interaction rather than complex locking mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
All retention portions use identical spring-based mechanisms with uniform biasing forces, creating a homogeneous retention system. This homogeneity simplifies the overall design while ensuring consistent security across all cable positions
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a compact and secure organization of fiber optic cables, reducing the risk of damage and operational errors by ensuring secure engagement of splice trays and maintaining optical connection, while allowing easy access and compact configuration for increased density.
Implementation Method 1
A spring portion is disposed on each of the first and second portions, wherein the spring portion is adapted to provide a biasing force
Implementation Method 2
The splice tray is selectively frictionally engaged with the retention portion of the splice tray holder
Data Source
AI summary
A splice tray holder includes a body with a first portion, a second portion, and a front surface. A retention portion is disposed on an outer periphery of each of the first and second portions and defines a receiving groove having an inner surface that faces toward the front surface of the body. A spring portion is disposed on each of the first and second portions, wherein the spring portion is adapted to provide a biasing force in a direction from the front surface of the body toward the inner surface of the receiving groove.