CN211089001U

CN211089001U - Module and module set for covering and arranging cables on a table top

Info

Publication number: CN211089001U
Application number: CN201790001615.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 瓦迪姆·杰姆琴科; 奥尔加·帕斯娜; 尤里斯·科兹洛夫
Original assignee: Wa DimuJiemuqinke
Current assignee: Wa DimuJiemuqinke
Priority date: 2017-03-17
Filing date: 2017-03-17
Publication date: 2020-07-24
Anticipated expiration: 2027-03-17
Also published as: WO2018167541A1; LV15364A; RU199983U1; LV15364B

Abstract

A module (10) and a set of modules for covering and arranging cables on a desktop, the module (10) comprising: a base side (12) which is placed on a flat surface in a non-swingable manner; two end sides (14, 16); a cable groove (18) formed in the base side (12) of the module (10) from one end side to the other end side; and at least one magnet (20, 22) mounted to each end side (14, 16) of the module (10).

Description

Module and module set for covering and arranging cables on a table top

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a desktop accessory, and more particularly to a device for covering and laying a cable on a desktop.

Background

On modern desks, there are usually various cables connecting the electronic equipment, for example, display to computer, computer to keyboard, computer to telephone, etc. First, cables placed on the table surface are not very aesthetically pleasing; second, cables on the desktop can become entangled with documents and other items used by individuals; furthermore, loose cables become entangled. Various means may be used to collect the cable on the organizer table.

A cable box is known which is fixed in the form of a box on a flat surface and closed by a cover. The cassette is typically secured to the surface by screws, which can cause damage to the surface beneath the cassette and require repair of the surface when the cassette is removed. Therefore, such cable boxes are not suitable for use on a table top. In addition, the cable box is often cut to the required length, which makes the cable box difficult to use and difficult to change the configuration of the structure.

A cable covering device in the form of a spiral decoration made of plastic for winding a bundle of cables is known in the art. The disadvantage of this device is that it is difficult to disassemble and complicated to reconfigure. At the same time, part of the thread can be seen through the gaps between the helical turns, and therefore, it sometimes appears less pleasant.

A cable covering device in the form of a tubular sleeve having a slit and being closable by one or more clasps is known in the art. The disadvantage of this device is that the construction of the branching structure is complicated and the appearance is outdated.

Further, the cable bushing or the cable box is mainly used to protect the cable leading to the desk and to arrange the cable on the hidden rear surface of the desk, and thus, it looks unattractive when placed on the upper surface of the desk top.

The object of the present invention is to create an aesthetically pleasing and convenient device for covering cables that can be disassembled and reconfigured, for example, to add and change the position of the line on a table.

Disclosure of Invention

The technical effect of the utility model is realized through following mode: a module for covering and routing cables on a desktop, comprising: a base side placed on the flat surface in a non-swingable manner; two end sides; a cable groove formed in a base side of the module from one end side to the other end side; and at least one magnet mounted on each end side of the module.

Preferably, the module comprises two magnets, one at each end side. The use of two magnets provides a stronger attraction of the modules to each other than the use of one magnet or one magnet and one ferromagnetic body at each end side, respectively.

Preferably, the magnets are arranged uniformly at each end side. This arrangement allows one module to be connected to either end side of another module.

Advantageously, the magnets are arranged on both sides of the cable trough. This arrangement reduces the height of the module, making the module more convenient and aesthetically pleasing in operation.

Preferably, an even number of magnets is used per end side of the module, which allows for a uniform arrangement of magnets on each end side of the module, considering that the magnetic pole orientations of the respective magnets are the same.

Ideally, the base side is provided with two longitudinal grooves, one on each side of the cable trough, with an internal projection for fastening located in a recess. The cable trough with the inner protrusion makes it possible to fasten an additional component to the module from the bottom side provided with the plug pins, which can enter the longitudinal grooves and snap into the inner protrusion.

Advantageously, the bottom of the cable trough is made flat. The flat bottom of the cable trough first reduces the overall height of the module; secondly, allowing precise placement of multiple cables within the module; finally, the option of conveniently coating the adhesive layer on the cable trough surface is provided and the adhesive layer can be made to adhere more firmly to the cable surface.

This technical effect can also be achieved by using a module set comprising a plurality of said individual modules.

Preferably, the module set comprises modules with a length relationship of 1-2-3-6-9-15. This ratio of the module lengths allows for the creation of various configurations of cable channels.

It is convenient to use in the set of modules a module equal to three regular units in width and the length of the module is represented by an integer number of regular units. This ratio of length to width allows for the formation of various configurations of cable channels, particularly channels having parallel passages.

It is desirable that the modules of the set of modules include at least one additional part that can be attached to an edge of the table and that is adapted to attach the modules. This feature allows the cable channel to be secured to the edge of the table, provides additional stability to the overall structure, and prevents the cable channel from moving around the table if someone inadvertently pulls on the cable.

Preferably, the set of modules comprises one or more bottom covers provided with protruding latches for attachment to the bottom surface of the modules. The bottom cover allows the cables to be retained within the module in the event of a strong bending of the cables or an increase in cable stiffness.

Advantageously, the set of modules includes at least one of an L-shaped module, a T-shaped module, and a cross-shaped module.

Desirably, the module set includes at least one end module or cover for closing the ends of the channel.

Further advantages of using the invention are described in the detailed description section of the invention.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a main module;

FIG. 2 shows a cross-section of the outline of the main module;

FIG. 3 shows an L-shaped module;

FIG. 4 shows a T-shaped module;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-shaped module;

FIG. 6 shows an end module;

FIGS. 7, 8, 9 show the angle module angled down;

FIG. 10 shows the angle module angled upward;

fig. 11, 12 show the bottom cover;

figure 13 shows additional components for mounting the module on the edge of a table;

FIG. 14 shows a channel assembled from modules;

figure 15 shows another channel.

Detailed Description

As shown in FIG. 1, the main module 10 has a cross-section of U-shaped profile 24 (FIG. 2) made of anodized aluminum, wherein the lower open side of the main module 10 is the base side 12 or base and is designed to rest on a surface that is flat like a table top. The base side 12 is as flat as possible so that the module remains stable, i.e. the module rests on a flat surface in a non-swingable manner. The

cut end sides

14, 16 of the modules are perpendicular to the base plane and to the longitudinal axis of the profile.

Two

magnets

20, 22 are mounted at each end side of the module 10. The

magnets

20, 22 are mounted near both sides of the profile 24 and are both symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the profile 24, approximately in the middle of the overall height of the profile 24. To facilitate mounting of the magnets,

special passages

26, 28 are formed in the profile and the dimensions of these passages are slightly smaller than the dimensions of the magnets. When the module 10 is assembled, the

magnets

20, 22 are pressed into the

passages

26, 28. The position and orientation of the

magnets

20, 22 at both

end sides

14, 16 is the same, which makes it possible to connect the modules 10 to each other in length, i.e. to connect the modules 10 to each other through each

end side

14, 16. In this embodiment, the north pole of one of the magnets 22 (right) is oriented outward and the north pole of the other magnet 20 (left) is oriented inward of the module. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other types of orientations of the magnets are possible, for example, two magnets may be oriented parallel to the plane of the end sides 14, 16 (the magnetic induction vectors of the two magnets may be positioned parallel to the plane of the end sides and rotated horizontally in one direction, for example to the right). Other options are possible, for example, the number of magnets on each side may be more or less than two.

Other materials and techniques may be used to fabricate the module 10. For example, the module 10 may be made of a plastic type material by extrusion or plastic molding, etc.

It is convenient to construct the cable cover channel using a modular set comprising main modules 10 of various lengths. For example, in a preferred embodiment, the module set includes modules of 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 15 conventional units in length. Each conventional cell is 1.1 cm. Wherein the width of all modules 10 is constant, i.e. 3 regular units.

In addition to the main module 10, the module set contains

special modules

38, 40 and 42, such as cross-shaped modules 38, T-shaped modules 40, L-shaped modules 42 as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, respectively, these modules are similar to the main module 10 in that they have the same end sides 14, 16 as the main module 10 so that the main module 10 can be connected to the special modules and the special modules can be connected to each other.

The width and height of all modules are the same and constant, i.e. all modules have the same width and the same height, but different lengths and different configurations.

Ideally, the module set includes at least one end member or plug for closing the channel, i.e. connecting with the last module 10 in series, to close the outlet of the cable trough 18. One possible appearance of the end member is shown in fig. 6, with the end member 44 being made of plastic. Corresponding holes may be formed in the wall of the end member 44 depending on the size of the cable passing through the passage.

The module set also includes an angle module, i.e., a module that can establish a vertical upward or downward angle from the desktop.

In fig. 7, 8, 9, an embodiment of a module 46 for constructing a vertical downward angle is shown. In the angle module 46, the plane in which one end side 14 of the module lies is orthogonal to the plane of the other end side 16. The angle module 46 may be used to form a vertical path, for example, at the edge of a table, to guide cables down the table top.

The vertical downward angle design of angle module 46 may also be used as an end member or plug. In this case, one end side 14 of the angle module 46 is attached to the main module 10, and the second end side 16 of the angle module 46 is located on the surface of the table.

The vertical upward path may be formed using an angle module 48 as shown in fig. 10. Like the angle module 46, the angle module 48 has one end side 14 lying in a plane orthogonal to the plane of the other end side 16. The angle module 48 may be used to form a channel that rises above the table surface, such as a cable for connecting a display.

As shown in fig. 2, the U-shaped profile 24 used to manufacture the module 10 has two

longitudinal recesses

30, 32, one on each side of the cable trough 18. Furthermore, at least one inner wall of the

longitudinal recess

30, 32 has a hook-shaped

protrusion

34, 36. The longitudinal recesses 30, 32 may be used to attach the bottom cover 50 to the module 10.

One possible embodiment of the bottom cover 50 is shown in fig. 11 and 12. The bottom cover 50 has a dual function. First, it may attach the module 10 to a surface. Wherein the bottom cover 50 may be secured to the table top, for example, using a layer of adhesive applied to the bottom cover 50 or the table top, and the module 10 is attached to the bottom cover 50 by means of the latches 52, the latches 52 entering the

longitudinal grooves

30, 32 of the module 10 and engaging the hook-shaped

projections

34, 36. Second, the presence of the bottom cover 50 provides an additional function of preventing the cables from bending. In other words, when the bottom cover 50 is used, more rigid cables can be hidden under the module 10.

The bottom cover 50 is mounted flush with the bottom surface of the module 10 so that the module 10 always rests on a table with its base side 12 regardless of whether the bottom cover 50 is mounted under the module 10 or not.

The module 10 may be used with an additional layer of adhesive on the inside of the cable trough 18. The bonding of the cables to the surface of module 10 provides additional rigidity to the overall structure so that more rigid cables can be enclosed. It should be clear to those skilled in the art that an adhesive layer may be coated on the inside of the cable trough 18 and the inside of the bottom cover 50.

The modules 10 with magnetic fastening create a rather rigid structure which in most cases is rigid enough that the structure does not bend or lift from the table under the influence of the cables. The addition of the bottom cover 50 further adds to the rigidity of the device structure. Applying an adhesive layer on the inner surface of the cable trough 18 of the module 10 provides the module 10 with additional adhesion to the cable, which also increases the overall rigidity of the structure.

The module set may be used as follows. On the table, the wires are laid where they will be. The modules 10 are placed one-by-one on the wire so that the wire is located in the cable trough 18 of the module 10 with the newly laid module 10 moved closer to the previously laid module 10 and attached by

magnets

20, 22 mounted on the module end sides 14, 16. If the wires are too stiff or strongly curved such that the module 10 cannot be mounted flat, a bottom cover 50 may be used to increase the rigidity of the structure. At locations where cable bending requires increased structural rigidity, the bottom cover 50 is placed up on the table and under the cables by the latches 52 and the corresponding module 10 is placed over the cables and bottom cover 50 so that the latches 52 of the bottom cover 50 snap into the

recesses

30, 32 in the lower portion of the module 10. Special elements for fastening the module 10, such as the part 54 shown in fig. 13, can also be fixed on the edge of the table, for example under the table top. In some cases, the bottom cover 50 may be secured to the table (e.g., using double-sided adhesive tape) if the surface of the table permits.

In fig. 14, there is shown a channel comprised of various modules, the channel being comprised of several primary modules of different lengths but similar to the module 10 shown in fig. 1, the primary modules being indicated by the numerals 60-78, several end modules being indicated by the numerals 80-88, an angle module 90 angled upward, an angle module 92 angled downward, and modules 94 shaped L, a T-shaped module 96 and a cross-shaped module 98, the modules 78 being closed by a cover 100.

In this embodiment, four L-shaped

modules

102, 104, 106, 108, four T-shaped

modules

110, 112, 114, 116, two

cross-shaped modules

118 and 120, four

end modules

122, 124, 126, 128, two angled

downward modules

130, 132, and 13

main modules

134 and 158 are used, the channel of this embodiment is characterized by two parallel cable paths.

The modular set or structural kit according to the invention for arranging electrical lines on a table top has the following features:

the primary module of the construction kit is positioned over and overlies the line.

The length of the modules of the construction kit is proportional to their width, and in this embodiment the step size of the modules is one third of their width.

The positioning and fastening of the components in the construction kit is performed by magnetic fastening. On each end side of each component of the construction kit there are two magnets with different magnetic pole directions. The magnets are arranged so that the two parts are joined together by their ends, the magnets of one part attracting the magnets of the other part and forming a well-positioned connection, so that the connected parts form a channel that can hide the wires. The position of the magnets and their poles remains unchanged for all the components of the construction kit, which makes all the components of the construction kit compatible with each other.

To provide additional rigidity to the components of the structural kit placed in the channel, inside some components, an adhesive coating may be applied on the inner surface of the cable trough, to which the wires under the module may be attached. Wherein the wire becomes an additional rigid axis to connect the components of the structural kit in addition to the magnetic fastening of the components.

To mount the components assembled in the channels of the structural kit to the horizontal and/or vertical surfaces, the internal components are adhered to the horizontal and/or vertical surfaces using an adhesive layer. The internal components are secured to the main components of the structural kit by special latches. Also, attachment to horizontal and/or vertical surfaces may be accomplished by attaching the primary components of the structural kit to the surface.

The components of the structural kit may also be assembled in a vertical state without contact with a vertical surface. In this case, the components of the construction kit are connected to one another by their lower portions, which are usually located on horizontal and/or vertical surfaces and form closed channels through which the wires can pass. In this case, one part of the channel is fastened to the other by one or more internal parts fastened together, the main parts of the construction set being attached to the internal parts by special latches.

Claims

1. A module for covering and routing cables on a desktop, comprising:

a base side which is placed on a flat surface in a non-swingable manner;

two end sides;

a cable groove formed in a base side of the module from one end side to the other end side; and the number of the first and second groups,

at least one magnet mounted to each end side of the module.

2. The module of claim 1, comprising at least two magnets at each end side.

3. The module of claim 1, wherein the magnets are uniformly arranged on each of the end sides.

4. The module of claim 1, wherein the magnets are located on both sides of the cable trough.

5. The module of claim 1, comprising an even number of magnets, said magnets being evenly arranged at each of said end sides.

6. The module of claim 1, wherein on the base side of the module, the cable trough is provided with two longitudinal grooves on both sides and with an internal protrusion.

7. The module of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the cable trough is flat.

8. The module of any of claims 2-6, wherein the magnets are located on both sides of the cable trough.

9. The module of claim 1, wherein the end side is perpendicular to the base side of the module.

10. The module of claim 1, wherein the end sides are parallel to each other.

11. The module of claim 1, wherein the length of the module from one end side to the other end side ranges from 1 to 25 cm.

12. The module of claim 1 or 6, wherein the bottom of the cable trough is coated with an adhesive layer.

13. A module set for covering and arranging cables on a table top comprising a plurality of modules according to claim 1.

14. The set of modules of claim 13, wherein the length of the modules is in a relationship of 1-2-3-6-9-15, the length of the modules being the distance between the end sides.

15. The module set of claim 14, wherein the module has a width of 3.

16. A set of modules according to any one of claims 13 to 15, further comprising at least one additional part adapted to be attached to a table top and provided with a complementary protruding latch with respect to the recess with the latch of the module.

17. The module set of claim 13, further comprising at least one bottom cover provided with protruding latches for attachment to a bottom surface of the modules.

18. The set of modules of claim 13, further comprising at least one of an L-shaped module, a T-shaped module, a cross-shaped module, an end module.