Universal Cable Bracket for Fiber Optic Strain Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fiber optic cable management systems require different types of strain-relief brackets, clamps, and fasteners for round and flat cables, necessitating various tools for technicians, complicating quick and efficient cable preparation and termination at terminals.
Innovation Solution
A universal cable bracket with interchangeable parts, including pin-and-receptacle configurations and sliding clamps, that can securely hold both round and flat fiber optic cables, allowing for easy installation and connection without the need for multiple tools, and can be attached to a terminal end cap for strain relief.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If different types of strain-relief brackets and clamps are used for round and flat fiber optic cables, then the cable can be securely held, but the device complexity and tool requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable bracket is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate both round and flat fiber optic cables using the same bracket type. The bracket includes a cable receiving area with adjustable features and a securement assembly that can adapt to different cable geometries, eliminating the need for separate bracket designs for different cable types.
Solution Approach 2:
The securement assembly incorporates adjustable and adaptable components that can be configured for different cable types. The bracket features movable or adjustable elements within the cable receiving area that allow the same bracket to dynamically adapt its configuration based on whether a round or flat cable is installed, providing secure holding without requiring multiple fixed-design brackets.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of fasteners and clamps are used, then different cable types can be secured, but the ease of operation decreases due to requiring multiple tools
Solution Approach 1:
The securement assembly is designed as a universal mechanism that can secure both round and flat cables using the same fastening method and tool. The assembly includes standardized mounting features and a single type of fastener that works across different cable configurations, allowing technicians to use one tool type for all cable installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable bracket is divided into functional segments: a universal cable receiving area that accepts different cable types, an adaptable securement assembly that provides consistent securing mechanics, and standardized mounting features. This segmentation allows each component to maintain simplicity while the system as a whole achieves versatility across cable types.
3Reliability
If different brackets and clamps are required for different cable types, then proper strain relief can be achieved, but the productivity decreases due to longer preparation time
Solution Approach 1:
The cable bracket provides effective strain relief for both round and flat cables through a single universal design. The securement assembly maintains proper cable positioning and tension relief mechanics regardless of cable type, eliminating the time technicians would otherwise spend selecting and installing different bracket types while preserving the reliability of strain relief.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal cable bracket is pre-configured with adaptable features in the cable receiving area and securement assembly that are ready to accommodate any cable type upon installation. The design includes pre-positioned mounting features and adjustable elements that require minimal configuration, allowing technicians to quickly install the same bracket type for different cables without extensive preparation or tool changes.
Data Source
AI summary
A universal cable bracket for strain relieving a cable in a fiber management system includes a first portion having a cable receiving area defined therein for holding a section of an optic fiber cable with a notch to prevent postponing; a second portion having a complementary cable receiving area for the section of the optic fiber cable, the second portion being configured to mate with the first portion; a routing window defined in at least one of the first and second portions for routing a fiber of the optic fiber cable therethrough; and a sacrament assembly being configured to hold the first and second portions together and to secure the section of the optic fiber cable there between.