Two-Way Cable Connection Structure for Flexible Rack Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic apparatuses lack flexibility in cable routing orientation after mounting, requiring a fixed forward or rearward orientation determination during design, limiting adaptability to field cable layouts.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with a two-way cable connection construction featuring a casing kit and non-coplanar main and auxiliary circuit boards, allowing for interchangeable forward and rearward cable routing orientations through multiple insertion directions and electrical connector configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the cable routing orientation is determined during design stage, then the electronic apparatus can be manufactured with a fixed structure, but the flexibility to adapt to different field cable layouts is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic cable routing system where the cable connection orientation can be changed after mounting on the rack. The electronic apparatus allows cable routing to be switched between forward orientation and rearward orientation by detaching and reattaching cables to different electrical connectors on opposite sides of the device, enabling adaptation to different field layouts without remanufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic apparatus is designed with multi-functional cable connection capabilities, providing both forward-facing and rearward-facing electrical connectors. This universal design allows the same device to serve multiple cable routing configurations, accommodating various installation scenarios and field requirements without needing different specialized models.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the electronic apparatus is mounted on a rack, then the installation is stable and secure, but the cable routing orientation cannot be changed at will
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic system where the mounted electronic apparatus can still undergo cable routing reconfiguration. The stability of the mounting is maintained while the cable connections can be dynamically adjusted by accessing electrical connectors on different sides of the device, allowing operational flexibility without compromising installation stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable connection system is segmented into multiple independent electrical connectors positioned on different sides of the electronic apparatus. This segmentation allows individual cable connections to be modified independently while the device remains securely mounted, enabling easy reconfiguration of cable routing without affecting the overall mounting stability.
3Device complexity
If a fixed forward or rearward orientation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to various field cable layouts is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic apparatus incorporates universal cable connection capabilities by providing electrical connectors on both forward and rearward sides. This multi-functional design enables the device to adapt to various field cable layouts without requiring complex structural modifications, achieving versatility while maintaining relatively simple device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs asymmetric placement of electrical connectors on different sides of the electronic apparatus, allowing flexible cable routing configurations. The asymmetric design provides adaptability to various field layouts while maintaining a simple overall device structure, as the asymmetry is limited to the connector positions rather than the entire device architecture.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus with a two-way cable connection construction is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a casing kit and an electronic device. The casing kit includes a casing, a main circuit board and an auxiliary circuit board. The main circuit board and the auxiliary circuit board are disposed inside the casing. The auxiliary circuit board and the main circuit board are electrically connected to each other and non-coplanar with each other. When the electronic device is inserted into a mounting slot of the casing along a first direction, a mating electrical connector of the electronic device is connected to a first electrical connector of the auxiliary circuit board. When the electronic device is inserted into the mounting slot of the casing along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the mating electrical connector of the electronic device is connected to a second electrical connector of the auxiliary circuit board.