Wire Comb Assembly With Indicia for Accurate Wire Migration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Migrating wires from an old device to a new device is a tedious and time-consuming process, often resulting in incorrect connections that can cause safety hazards and damage to devices.
Innovation Solution
A wire comb with a comb assembly that organizes and retains wires, featuring first indicia on the interior surface to guide wire organization and second indicia on the outer surface to facilitate correct installation into the new device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wires are manually disconnected and connected without organization tools, then the process is simple, but the time consumption and error rate increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The wire comb allows wires to be pre-organized and labeled in a controlled state before the actual migration process. The comb structure enables preliminary arrangement of wires according to the destination device's terminal layout, so that when migration occurs, the wires are already positioned correctly, eliminating time-consuming on-site organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire comb acts as an intermediary tool between the old and new devices. It provides a structured medium that holds wires in specific positions, facilitating the transfer process. The comb's organized structure serves as a bridge that guides wire placement, reducing the complexity of direct wire handling during migration.
2Manufacturing precision
If wires are organized without visual guidance, then the process is faster, but the accuracy of wire connection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The wire comb employs color-coded indicia (labels, markings, or visual indicators) that correspond to wire functions, colors, or destination terminals. This visual guidance system allows users to quickly identify correct wire placements through color matching or pattern recognition, significantly improving connection accuracy without requiring complex organizational procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire comb divides the wire organization task into discrete, manageable segments. Each compartment or position in the comb is designated for specific wire types or destinations, creating a segmented organizational structure. This segmentation simplifies the complex task of wire management by breaking it down into individual, easily identifiable units.
3Reliability
If conventional wire handling methods are used, then the process is straightforward, but safety hazards and device damage risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
By pre-organizing and pre-positioning wires in the comb according to the destination device's terminal configuration, the system eliminates the need for complex on-site wire management. This preliminary arrangement ensures that wires are correctly positioned before connection, reducing the risk of incorrect connections, short circuits, or safety hazards during the migration process.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire comb's structured design with visual indicators enables the user to self-guide the wire connection process. The indicia system provides built-in instructions that guide the user through correct wire placements without requiring external reference materials or complex procedures, thereby improving both safety and ease of operation simultaneously.
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AI summary
A wire comb can include a comb assembly defining a plurality of openings configured to organize and retain a plurality of wires associated with a first device. The comb assembly can be configured to allow insertion and organization of the plurality of wires in an open state, and to retain the plurality of wires in a relative position in a closed state. The wire comb can include first indicia disposed within the comb assembly on an interior surface of at least a portion of the comb assembly. The first indicia can be positioned to underlay the plurality of wires to allow the wires to be organized over the first indicia in accordance with the first indicia in the open state. The wire comb can include second indicia disposed on an outer surface of the comb assembly. The second indicia can be positioned to correspond to the plurality of wires retained within the comb assembly to allow the wires to be installed into terminals of a second device in accordance with the second indicia.