Two-Part Connector Enclosure for Reusable Cable-End Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for protecting connectors of cables or wires, such as electrical tape, are not reusable and can leave sticky residue, necessitating a more robust and scalable solution.
Innovation Solution
A modular enclosure housing system comprising two parts that attach to form a chamber to enclose connectors, with an opening for the cable or boot to extend through, providing reusability, dust, and water resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electrical tape is used to protect connectors, then the connector is protected from dust and water, but the tape cannot be reused and leaves sticky residue
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cap is divided into two separate parts: a cap body that encloses the connector and a cable access portion that allows cable insertion and removal. This segmentation enables the cap body to be reused multiple times while the cable can be accessed repeatedly, resolving the contradiction between protection reliability and reusable duration
Solution Approach 2:
The cable access portion is designed to be removable and replaceable, allowing users to discard the access portion after use and recover/reuse the main cap body. This enables single-use cable access while maintaining reusable connector protection, solving the reusability issue
2Reliability
If electrical tape is used to protect connectors, then the connector is protected from dust and water, but sticky residue is left on the connector
Solution Approach 1:
The cable access portion is designed as a disposable component that is easily removed after use, replacing the need for sticky electrical tape. This disposable element provides temporary protection during cable connection while leaving no residue on the reusable cap body or connector
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful sticky residue function is completely extracted from the protective cap system. Instead of using adhesive materials, the design relies on mechanical fit and removable access portions, eliminating the source of contamination while maintaining protective functionality
3Reliability
If a modular enclosure housing system is used, then reusability and resistance to dust and water are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cap body is designed as a universal protective enclosure that can accommodate different connector types and cable configurations. The standardized opening and cable access portion allow the same cap body to serve multiple functions and protect various connectors, justifying the modular complexity through enhanced versatility and reusable durability
Data Source
AI summary
Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing an enclosure for protecting at least one connector of a cable. In some embodiments, an enclosure comprises an enclosure housing. The enclosure housing includes a first part and a second part. The first part of the enclosure housing is attached to the second part of the enclosure housing. The first part of the enclosure housing and the second part of the enclosure housing together define a chamber to fully enclose a connector assembly and a connector housing the at least one connector of the cable. The enclosure includes at least one opening disposed at a first end of the enclosure housing. The at least one opening is configured to allow a boot of the at least one connector or the cable of the at least one connector to extend through the at least one opening.