Threaded Cable Sheath Anchor for Pull-Resistant Fiber Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable anchoring techniques for fiber optic cables are expensive and time-consuming, failing to effectively resist pulling forces that can damage the cables or cause them to become loose from anchoring points.
Innovation Solution
A cost-effective cable anchoring system featuring a sheath with a threaded portion, an elongated member, and a stopper wall with a crimp ring or anchor that securely engages with the sheath, preventing the cable from being pulled loose by utilizing a crimped crimp ring or threaded anchor to resist pulling forces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current cable anchoring techniques are used, then cable securing function is provided, but the deployment cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is divided into separate functional components: a sheath with threaded portion, an anchor element, and a stopper wall. This segmentation allows for simplified assembly and deployment while maintaining secure cable anchoring functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs cost-effective anchoring components that can be easily deployed and installed by field technicians. The design prioritizes economical materials and simple construction to reduce deployment costs while providing adequate anchoring function.
2Reliability
If current cable anchoring techniques are used, then cable securing function is provided, but the complexity and cost of deployment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is divided into separate functional components: a sheath with threaded portion, an anchor element, and a stopper wall. This segmentation allows for simplified assembly and deployment while maintaining secure cable anchoring functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The threaded portion of the sheath enables self-contained anchoring without requiring external complex tools or mechanisms. The components work together autonomously to provide secure cable retention.
3Productivity
If simpler anchoring methods are used, then deployment cost and time are reduced, but resistance to pulling forces decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The threaded portion is pre-formed on the sheath during manufacturing, allowing the anchor to be securely fastened during deployment without requiring complex field threading operations. This preliminary preparation maintains pulling force resistance while simplifying deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring system combines different material properties and structural elements (threaded metal sheath, anchor element, stopper wall) to achieve high pulling force resistance through the composite action of multiple components working together.
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 simple, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy solution that effectively prevents damage from pulling forces, ensuring the cable remains securely anchored while being easy to install by field technicians.
Implementation Method 1
the sheath includes a threaded portion; an anchor configured to threadably engage with the threaded portion of the sheath
Implementation Method 2
a crimp ring configured to be secured to the sheath
Implementation Method 3
a stopper wall including an opening having an opening dimension, the opening dimension being smaller than the first dimension, wherein the opening is configured to receive the sheath when the anchor is threadably engaged with the threaded portion of the sheath
Data Source
AI summary
A system including a sheath having a first end and a second end, at least one elongated member positioned within the sheath, the at least one elongated member extending at least between the first and the second end of the sheath, an anchor configured to be secured to the sheath, the anchor having a first dimension, and a stopper wall comprising an opening having an opening dimension, the opening dimension being smaller than the first dimension, wherein the opening is configured to receive the sheath when the anchor is secured to the at least one end of the sheath.