U-Turn Cable Connector Tool With Guide Grooves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional distributed antenna systems (DAS) face challenges in efficiently connecting and disconnecting U-turn cables with semi-rigid connectors, which can lead to damage if not managed properly, due to the low flexibility of these cables and the requirement for simultaneous connection or disconnection of both cable connectors.
Innovation Solution
A tool with a body featuring spaced guide grooves and an engaging flange is designed to align and manipulate U-turn cable connectors with component connectors, allowing for simultaneous connection or disconnection, ensuring both connectors are engaged or disengaged simultaneously to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual connection methods are used for U-turn cable connectors, then operational flexibility is maintained, but the risk of connector damage increases due to inability to ensure simultaneous connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized connection tool as an intermediary device between the operator and the cable connectors. This tool features guide grooves that simultaneously engage both cable connectors, ensuring they are connected or disconnected together. The tool mediates the connection process, preventing the harmful scenario where one connector is connected while the other remains disconnected, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
2Reliability
If simultaneous connection of both cable connectors is enforced, then connector damage is prevented, but the complexity of the connection process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection tool is designed with guide grooves that automatically align and engage both cable connectors simultaneously during the connection process. The tool's structure itself enforces the simultaneous connection requirement through its geometric design, eliminating the need for complex control systems or multiple操作步骤. The tool performs the simultaneous connection function through its inherent mechanical design, resolving the contradiction between reliability and device complexity.
3Reliability
If specialized tools are introduced for cable connector management, then connector damage is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection tool is designed with distinct functional segments: guide grooves for aligning and engaging cable connectors, and an engaging flange for manipulating the tool. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall tool structure simple and manageable. The segmented design resolves the contradiction by providing specialized functionality without excessive complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A tool for connecting and disconnecting a pair of connectors is provided. The tool has a body. The body includes a first edge that is spaced from a second edge. A first portion of the body that includes the first edge is positioned at a first angle in relation to a second portion of the body that includes the second edge. The first edge has a first pair of spaced guide grooves and the second edge has a second pair of spaced guide grooves. The first pair of spaced grooves and the second pair of spaced grooves are configured to selectively receive portions of a cable and portions of component connectors.