Tapered Module Pulling Container for Snag-Free Cable Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication module installation methods face challenges when pulling pre-terminated modules with cables through tight spaces in facilities, as they tend to snag or get stuck on obstructions.

Innovation Solution

A module pulling container with a tapered front end and retention members to enclose and protect modules, featuring front and rear eyelets for interconnecting multiple containers, reducing snagging risks and facilitating smooth installation by maintaining a cross-sectional area similar to the modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If pre-terminated modules with cables are pulled through tight spaces in facilities, then installation can be completed, but the modules tend to snag or get stuck on obstructions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of pulling modules through tight spacesVSAvoidrisk of snagging or getting stuck

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A pulling container is introduced as an intermediary device that encloses the module and cable assembly. The container has a tapered front end that acts as a mediator to push away obstructions and prevent snagging during the pulling operation through tight spaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The module and cable are pre-assembled into a pulling container with a tapered front end before the pulling operation. This preliminary preparation ensures that the module is protected and guided properly during installation through tight spaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If modules are pulled through tight spaces without protection, then installation can proceed, but damage to modules or cables may occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation speedVSAvoidpotential damage to modules or cables

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The pulling container provides protective enclosure around the module and cable before the pulling operation begins. The container walls cushion and protect the contents from external forces and obstructions during installation through tight spaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The pulling container serves as a protective intermediary between the vulnerable module/cable assembly and the harsh installation environment, preventing direct contact with obstructions that could cause damage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20240170931A1Module pulling container

Publication Date: 2024.05.23 VIAPHOTON LLC

AI summary

An apparatus embodies module pulling container. The module pulling container includes a housing structured to enclose at least one module terminating a cable. The module pulling container includes a front eyelet of the housing and a tapered front end of the housing. The module pulling container further includes a back eyelet and one or more retention members structured to support the at least one module within the module pulling container.