DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of cable management systems.
BACKGROUND
Some electric circuits use a large number of cables. It is very important that these cables are properly managed, i.e., properly arranged in a secure, organized manner such that the cables do not tangle with each other, making it easy and convenient to handle the cables. Cable management systems facilitate the mounting of cables in a well-organized manner, such that, a person who is assembling cables or is involved in maintenance and repair of associated electrical circuitry has knowledge of each opening that holds each of the cables in a cable management system is holding which cable. Cable management systems have varied applications, such as, mounting of cables in cabinets, walls, enclosures housing electronic circuitries, and the like.
The conventional cable management systems for standard cables, however, have a very complex construction. Such a complex construction leads to an increase in material cost as well as the machining cost of components. Moreover, for a complex construction more number of auxiliary components are required for assembling the system. As the number of the components increases, the overall manufacturing cost also increases, and this is not desirable. There is, therefore, felt a need to provide a cable management system for standard cables which is simple, modular, cost effective, and easily installable.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the conventional practices or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables that has a simplified construction which results in less material costs and thus is cost-effective.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables that does not cause any damage to cables due to any kind of structural deformation during handling thereof.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables that provides an air-tight and fluid-tight sealing arrangement.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables that is easily installable and easily operable.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a modular cable management system for standard cables that exhibits an extended service life.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a modular cable management system for standard cables comprising at least two rigid plates, at least one resilient plate and a housing. Each of the at least two rigid plates have a plurality of cavities configured thereon. The resilient plate is sandwiched between the at least two rigid plates to configure an assembly thereof. The resilient plate has a plurality of perforable recesses configured therein such that in the assembly, the plurality of perforable recesses the resilient plate register with the plurality of cavities. The housing is configured to receive and securely hold the assembly.
In an embodiment, each of the plurality of perforable recesses is capable of stretching to change an internal dimension thereof, thereby contouring a portion of a cable inserted inside each of the plurality of perforable recesses. Each of the plurality of perforable recesses is comprised of a perforable base wall, a reinforcing projection, and a profile defining groove. The perforable base wall is configured to be punctured when the cable is pressed against the perforable base wall, thereby forming a cavity through which the cable can be inserted. The reinforcing projection is concentrically surrounding the perforable base wall. Walls of the reinforcing projection are configured to be deformed operatively when the cable is inserted in each of the plurality of perforable recesses such that the resilient material of the resilient plate flows around the portion of the cable inserted through the perforable base wall of each of the plurality of perforable recesses. The profile defining groove is concentrically surrounding the reinforcing projection. The profile defining groove is configured to limit deformation of the reinforcing projection within a periphery defined by the profile defining groove such that dimensions and profiles of the rest of the plurality of perforable recesses are not affected in any manner.
In another embodiment, the plurality of perforable recesses is configured to receive cables of varying diameters selected from a predetermined range of diameters. In yet another embodiment, layout of the plurality of cavities formed on the at least two rigid plates is identical to the layout of the plurality of perforable recesses formed on the resilient plate such that the plurality of perforable recesses register with the plurality of cavities . In still another embodiment, the assembly is press-fitted inside the housing to secure placement of the assembly inside the housing. In yet another embodiment, each of the at least two rigid plates is provided with a peripheral groove on a periphery of each of the at least two rigid plates. The peripheral groove is configured to receive a gasket thereby making the modular cable management system air-tight and fluid-tight. In still another embodiment a gasket arrangement is integrally configured in the housing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The modular cable management system for standard cables of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the non-limiting accompanying drawing, in which:
Fig. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a modular cable management system for standard cables in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 1B illustrates an exploded view of the modular cable management system for standard cables of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 1C to Fig. 1G illustrate different views of the modular cable management system for standard cables of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 1H illustrates a sectional view of the modular cable management system for standard cables along a sectional line A-A of the Fig. 1D;
Fig. 1I illustrates a bottom view of the modular cable management system for standard cables of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 2A illustrates an exploded view of a modular cable management system for standard cables in accordance with a second embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2B to Fig. 2F illustrate different views of the modular cable management system for standard cables of Fig. 2A;
Fig. 2G illustrates a sectional view of the modular cable management system for standard cables along a sectional line B-B of Fig. 2C;
Fig. 3A illustrates an exploded view of a modular cable management system for standard cables in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3B to Fig. 3F illustrate different views of the modular cable management system for standard cables of Fig. 3A; and
Fig. 3G illustrates a sectional view of the modular cable management system for standard cables along a sectional line C-C of Fig. 3C.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Some electric circuits use a large number of cables. It is very important that these cables are properly managed, i.e., properly arranged in a secure, organized manner such that the cables do not tangle with each other, making it easy and convenient to handle the cables. Cable management systems facilitate the mounting of cables in a well-organized manner, such that, a person who is assembling cables or is involved in maintenance and repair of associated electrical circuitry has knowledge of each opening that holds each of the cables in a cable management system is holding which cable.
The conventional cable management systems for standard cables, however, have a very complex construction. Such a complex construction leads to an increase in material cost as well as the machining cost of the components and. Moreover, the more complex the construction is, the more number of auxiliary components are required for assembling the system. As the number of the components increases, the overall manufacturing cost also increases, and this is not desirable. There is, therefore, felt a need to provide a cable management system for standard cables which is simple, modular, cost effective, and easily installable.
The present disclosure envisages a modular cable management system for standard cables with simple yet efficient construction.
Fig. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a modular cable management system 100 for standard cables, and Fig. 1B illustrates an exploded view of the of the modular cable management system 100 for standard cables, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The modular cable management system for standard cables 100 (hereinafter referred to as “the system 100”) comprises two rigid plates 101A and 101B having a plurality of cavities 103A and 103B configured therein respectively. A resilient plate 102 is sandwiched between the two rigid plates 101A and 101B to configure an assembly thereof. The resilient plate 102 has a plurality of perforable recesses 103 configured therein, such that, in the assembled configuration, the plurality of perforable recesses 103 on the resilient plate 102 register with the plurality of cavities 103A and 103B on the two rigid plates 101A and 101B configured to receive a cable. A housing 104 is configured to receive the assembly of the resilient plate 102 sandwiched between the two rigid plates 101A and 101B.
In one embodiment the system 100 comprises at least two rigid plates having a plurality of cavities configured therein. In another embodiment, the system 100 comprises at least one resilient plate having a plurality of perforable recesses configured therein.
In another embodiment layout of the plurality of cavities 103A and 103B formed on the two rigid plates 101A and 101B is identical to layout of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 configured on the resilient plate 102.
Further, each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 are made of resilient material, capable of stretching to change an internal dimension thereof, thereby contouring a portion of a cable inserted inside each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103.
As shown in Figure 1A, 1D and 1I, each of the plurality of perforable recesses is comprised of a perforable base wall 111, a reinforcing projection 112 and a profile defining groove 113. The perforable base wall 111 configured to be easily punctured when the cable is pressed against the perforable base wall 111, thereby forming a cavity through which the cable can be inserted. The reinforcing projection 112 is concentrically surrounding the perforable base wall 111. Walls of the reinforcing projection 112 are configured to be deformed operatively when the cable is inserted in each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 such that the resilient material of the resilient plate 102 flows around the portion of the cable inserted through the perforable base wall 111 of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103. The profile defining groove 113 is concentrically surrounding the reinforcing projection 112. The profile defining groove 113 is configured to limit deformation of the reinforcing projection 112 within a periphery defined by the profile defining groove 113 such that dimensions and profiles of the rest of the perforable recesses of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 are not affected in any manner.
The profile of the reinforcing projection 112 along with the profile defining groove 113 is such that the walls of the reinforcing projection 112 dampen the forces of expansion in the walls of the perforable base wall 111, when the cable is inserted through the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of the perforable recess Since the deformation of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 is contained within the periphery defined by the profile defining groove 113 therein, the dimensions and the profile of the remaining perforable recesses of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 are not affected in any manner. The dampening action caused by the reinforcing projection 112 along with the profile defining groove 113 causes a certain amount of load to be applied on the cable portion that is inserted through the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103, i.e., a certain amount of compressive load / gripping load is acting on the cable portion. However, the compressive load / gripping load is of a small magnitude, and does not cause any undesired deformation of the cable portion inserted through the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103. Since the resilient plate 102 is made from a resilient material, the compressive load/ gripping load enables air-tight and fluid-tight sealing of the cable inside the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103. Furthermore, this compressive load/ gripping load also holds the cable securely inside the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of each of the perforable recesses, such that a resistance is offered to any kind of movement of the cable, thus facilitating in the secure placement of the cable inside the cavity formed by puncturing of the perforable base wall 111 of each of the plurality of perforable recesses 103.
Also, the plurality of perforable recesses 103 are such that, when a cable is inserted inside one perforable recess of the plurality of perforable recesses 103, the perforable recess deforms accordingly to conform to the shape of the cable being inserted, thus preventing any kind of damage to the cable, associated with incorrect insertion of the cable. Each perforable recess of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 is configured to snugly fit onto the cable being inserted inside the perforable recess, such that the cable is not damaged along the points of contact between the cable and the perforable recess of the plurality of perforable recesses 103 by any kind of deformation caused to the cable during handling thereof.
In an embodiment, the plurality of perforable recesses 103 on the resilient plate 102 are configured to receive cables of varying diameters selected from a predetermined range of diameters.
In another embodiment, the assembly of the resilient plate 102 sandwiched between the two the rigid plates 101A and 101B is press-fitted inside the housing to secure placement of the assembly inside the housing. The function of the two rigid plates 101A and 101B is to receive the resilient plate 102 between them in a sandwiched manner such that it provides structural integrity sufficient to support the cables received in the plurality of perforable recesses. Due to such configuration, the assembly of the resilient plate 102 sandwiched between the two rigid plates 101A and 101B press-fitted inside the housing 104 provides a sufficient amount of resilience to optimally receive the cable without causing any structural deformation of the cable, as well as a sufficient amount of rigidity to provide the system with structural integrity, required to sufficiently support the cables. In another embodiment, the profile of the housing 104 is such that it applies a certain amount of load to the assembly of resilient plate 102 sandwiched between the two rigid plates 101A and 101B from all directions, i.e., it is compressing the assembly. The compression further facilitates the secure placement of the assembly of the resilient plate 102 sandwiched between the two rigid plates 101A and 101B inside the housing 104.
In yet another embodiment, each of the two rigid plates 101A and 101B is provided with a peripheral groove 110 on the periphery of each of the two rigid plates 101A and 101B. The peripheral groove 110 is configured to receive a gasket. This further facilitates making the system 100 air-tight and fluid-tight. In yet another embodiment, a gasket arrangement 109 is integrally configured in the housing.
The system 100 of the present embodiment can be better understood with reference to Fig. 1C to Fig. 1E. Fig. 1C to Fig. 1E illustrate the different views of the system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 1H is the sectional view of the system 100 along sectional line A-A of Fig. 1D.
Fig. 2A illustrates an exploded view of a modular cable management system for standard cables 200 (hereinafter referred to as “the system 200”) in accordance with a second embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 200 illustrates another layout of perforable recesses of a plurality of perforable recesses 203 formed on a resilient plate 202. The layout of the plurality of perforable recesses 203 configured on the resilient plate 202 is identical to layout of plurality of cavities 203A and 203B formed on rigid plates 201A and 201B respectively. All the other features of the system 200 of the present embodiment are similar to those disclosed with respect to the system 100 in accordance with the first embodiment, and hence are not explained in detail for the sake of brevity of the present document.
The system 200 can be better understood with reference to Fig. 2B to Fig. 2F. Fig. 2B to Fig. 2F illustrate the different views of the system 200 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2G is the sectional view of the system 200 along a sectional line B-B of Fig. 2C.
Fig. 3A illustrates an exploded view of a modular cable management system for standard cables 300 (hereinafter referred to as “the system 300”) in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 300 illustrates yet another layout of perforable recesses in a plurality of perforable recesses 303 formed on a resilient plate 302. The layout of the plurality of perforable recesses 303 configured on the resilient plate 302 is identical to layout of plurality of cavities 303A and 303B formed on rigid plates 301A and 301B respectively. All the other features of the system 300 of the present embodiment are similar to those disclosed with respect to the system 100 of the first embodiment, and hence are not explained again for the sake of brevity of the present document.
The system 300 can be better understood with reference to Fig. 3B to Fig. 3F. Fig. 3B to Fig. 3F illustrate the different views of the system 300 in accordance with the third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3G is the sectional view of the system 300 along a sectional line B-B of Fig. 3C.
Although the modular cable management system for standard cables of the above embodiments have been described for holding cables of different diameters, the shape of the plurality of cavities in the rigid plates and the plurality of perforable recesses in the resilient plate of the modular cable management system is not limited to a circle, and the plurality of cavities can be of any other shape configured to hold any other component. Hence, the plurality of cavities in the rigid plates and the plurality of perforable recesses in the resilient plate configured to receive the components of different shapes and dimensions are well within the ambit of the present disclosure.
Also, alternate layouts of the plurality of cavities and the plurality of perforable recesses are described in the second (Fig. 2A to Fig. 2G) and third (Fig. 3A to Fig. 3G) embodiments of the present disclosure, the layouts of the plurality cavities and the plurality of perforable recesses are not limited to the aforementioned layouts only. Other layouts or configurations of the plurality of cavities and the plurality of perforable recesses for accommodating the components of different shapes and dimensions are well within the ambit of the present disclosure.

TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of modular cable management system for standard cables that:
? is adapted to receive standard cables to systematically arrange the cables;
? has a simplified construction which results in less material costs;
? does not cause any damage to the cable by any kind of structural deformation;
? has an integrated air-tight and fluid-tight sealing arrangement;
? is easily installable and easily operable; and
? is cost-effective and exhibits an extended service life.
The present disclosure is described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments explained hereinabove and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation ,CLAIMS:1. A modular cable management system for standard cables comprising
i. at least two rigid plates having a plurality of cavities configured thereon;
ii. at least one resilient plate, having a plurality of perforable recesses configured therein, sandwiched between said at least two rigid plates to configure an assembly thereof, such that, said plurality of perforable recesses register with said plurality of cavities; and
iii. a housing configured to receive and securely hold said assembly.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of perforable recesses is capable of stretching. to change an internal dimension thereof, thereby contouring a portion of a cable inserted inside each of said plurality of perforable recesses, said plurality of perforable recesses comprising:
i. a perforable base wall configured to be punctured when said cable is pressed against said perforable base wall, thereby forming a cavity through which said cable can be inserted;
ii. a reinforcing projection concentrically surrounding said perforable base wall, wherein walls of said reinforcing projection are configured to be deformed operatively when said cable is inserted in each of said plurality of perforable recesses such that the resilient material of said at least one resilient plate flows around the portion of said cable inserted through said perforable base wall of each of said plurality of perforable recesses; and
iii. a profile defining groove concentrically surrounding said reinforcing projection, wherein said profile defining groove is configured to limit deformation of said reinforcing projection within a periphery defined by said profile defining groove such that, dimensions and profiles of the rest of the plurality of perforable recesses are not affected in any manner.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of perforable recesses are configured to receive cables of varying diameters selected from a predetermined range of diameters.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein layout of said plurality of cavities formed on said at least two rigid plates is identical to layout of said plurality of perforable recesses formed on said at least one resilient plate such that said plurality of perforable recesses register with said plurality of cavities.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said assembly is press-fitted inside said housing to secure placement of said assembly inside said housing.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said at least two rigid plates is provided with a peripheral groove on the periphery of each of said at least two rigid plates, said peripheral groove is configured to receive a gasket thereby making said modular cable management system for standard cables air-tight and fluid-tight.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a gasket arrangement is integrally configured in said housing.