Swivel Pivot Connector Adapter for Cable Strain Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard telecommunications cables are limited in their bend angle due to rigid connections in infrastructure patch panels, leading to excessive cable strain and potential signal degradation or failure.
Innovation Solution
A flexible swivel pivoting hinge connector adapter with a pivot connector frame, clamping shroud, and sliding sheath that allows omni-directional and bi-directional movement, reducing cable strain and enhancing connectivity by providing adjustable and protective mechanisms for cable connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If standard rigid connections are used in infrastructure patch panels, then structural stability is maintained, but cable bend angle is limited causing excessive cable strain
Solution Approach 1:
The connector adapter incorporates a pivot connector frame with a sliding sheath that enables dynamic movement between fixed and rotated positions, allowing the cable connection point to adapt its orientation. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction by providing both structural stability when fixed and flexible cable routing when rotated, eliminating excessive cable strain while maintaining connection integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the operational parameters of the connector by introducing rotatable movement capability. The sliding sheath can rotate to different angles, changing the orientation parameter of the cable connection. This parameter change allows the system to optimize cable bend angle based on installation requirements while maintaining reliable connections, directly addressing the contradiction between flexibility and strain reduction
2Adaptability or versatility
If rigid connections are used in patch panels, then connection stability is ensured, but cable flexibility and routing options are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector adapter is segmented into distinct functional components: a pivot connector frame, a sliding sheath, and a bulkhead adapter cavity. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the frame provides structural support, the sliding sheath enables rotation, and the cavity houses the connector. This modular segmentation achieves cable routing flexibility without excessive overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs a nested structure where the sliding sheath is positioned within the pivot connector frame, and the bulkhead adapter cavity is housed within the sliding sheath. This nesting arrangement allows multiple functional elements to be compactly integrated, providing rotatable flexibility and connector housing in a space-efficient manner that balances adaptability with manageable device complexity
3Reliability
If fixed cable connections are used, then installation simplicity is maintained, but cable strain and signal degradation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding sheath is designed to be manually rotatable by the installer, allowing the connection orientation to be self-adjusted during installation without requiring additional tools or complex mechanisms. This self-service feature maintains ease of manufacture and installation while enabling the connector to achieve optimal positioning that reduces cable strain and prevents signal degradation, thereby improving reliability without significantly increasing installation complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A connector adapter including a pivot connector frame, a clamping shroud configured to fit through the pivot connector frame, a connector case disposed within the clamping shroud, a sliding sheath to which the connector case is connected, and a bulkhead adapter cavity formed within the connector case, wherein the connector case is configured for rotatable movement and slidable movement within the pivot connector frame.