Swivel Docking Station Cable Retraction for Reliable User Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for mounting electronic devices in shared spaces, such as conference rooms, often disrupt meetings when users need to access the devices, and they can cause cable disconnections during repositioning, lacking efficient cable management systems.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable docking station with a swivel mount assembly and integrated cable retractors that securely mount electronic devices, allowing for easy rotation and minimizing cable disconnections, while providing retractable power and data connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electronic device is physically moved along the table top from one user to another, then user access is enabled, but cable disconnection occurs and meeting disruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the cable management function into separate retractable cable units that can independently extend and retract, allowing the electronic device to be rotated or moved without dragging cables across the surface, thus preventing disconnection and wear
Solution Approach 2:
The cable retractors provide dynamic cable length adjustment, automatically extending when the device is rotated to a new position and retracting when not in use, maintaining constant cable connection while enabling flexible user access
2Ease of operation
If the electronic device is rotated to different users, then user access is improved, but cable management becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple cable retractors are integrated into a single docking station unit, combining power cables, data cables, and audio cables into one organized system that rotates with the device, simplifying cable management while enabling multi-user access
3Reliability
If cables are left extended for continuous use, then connectivity is maintained, but cable wear and tear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable retractors periodically extend and retract based on usage patterns, keeping cables retracted during non-use periods to minimize wear, and extending only when needed for user access, thus maintaining connectivity while extending cable lifespan
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 solution enables seamless user access to electronic devices without disrupting meetings and effectively manages cables, ensuring they are always connected and out of sight when not in use, enhancing usability and reducing cable wear and tear.
Implementation Method 1
a spring having a coiled part wound around the at least one spring spool, and having a segment that extends away from the coiled part and is coupled to the slideable block
Data Source
AI summary
A rotatable docking station includes a swivel mount assembly for rotational mounting of an electronic device. The swivel mount assembly includes an insertable part to be inserted into an opening in a structure and a lip part. A securing body secures the assembly body to a surface of the structure. A rotatable body includes another insertable part to be inserted into an opening in the insertable part of the assembly body, a plate part, side walls with at least one side aperture, and a platform part. At least one first roller directs a cable extending through an opening in the another insertable part into a volume disposed between the plate part and the platform part. At least one second roller directs the further cable to pass through the at least one side aperture.