EP1759442A2 - Systemes de cablage a longueur reglable - Google Patents

Systemes de cablage a longueur reglable

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EP1759442A2
EP1759442A2 EP05733140A EP05733140A EP1759442A2 EP 1759442 A2 EP1759442 A2 EP 1759442A2 EP 05733140 A EP05733140 A EP 05733140A EP 05733140 A EP05733140 A EP 05733140A EP 1759442 A2 EP1759442 A2 EP 1759442A2
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Prior art keywords
cable
seats
length
conductor
storage unit
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EP1759442A4 (fr
Inventor
Paul C. Burke
Mark Holmes
John A. Runzel
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Telefonix Inc
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/72Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02GINSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G11/00Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
    • H02G11/02Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64DEQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/06Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
    • B64D11/0624Arrangements of electrical connectors, e.g. for earphone, internet or electric supply
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02GINSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G1/00Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing or dismantling electric cables or lines
    • H02G1/06Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H02GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02GINSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G11/00Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02TCLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T50/00Aeronautics or air transport
    • Y02T50/40Weight reduction

Definitions

  • the present disclosure relates generally to cabling and, more particularly, to adjustable length cable systems.
  • Seating arrangements associated with transportation such as, for example, busses, trains, aircraft, etc. typically provide multiple rows of seats for passengers. Each row may include one or more adjacent seats, which may be joined via a mounting rail assembly, base unit, or any other suitable frame or structure that facilitates attachment of the seats to the transport.
  • the rows of seats are typically arranged to provide a walkway or aisle, which is often located along the longitudinal axis of the transport. Thus, rows of seats may be disposed on each side and along the length of such an aisle or walkway.
  • passenger seats typically provide a variety of electronic functions that require power signals, communication signals, etc.
  • aircraft passenger seats typically provide access to in-flight entertainment such as audio programming, video programming, etc., communication systems such as, for example, telephone service, etc.
  • in-flight entertainment such as audio programming, video programming, etc.
  • communication systems such as, for example, telephone service, etc.
  • fixed length cables or wiring harnesses electrically couple one row of seats to a next row of seats. In this manner, rows of passenger seats may be daisy-chained together with these fixed length cables or wiring harnesses to provide electrical power signals, communication signals, etc. to all of the seats.
  • Fig. 1 depicts a row of aircraft seats.
  • Fig. 2 depicts a known manner in which fixed length cable assemblies are used to provide power, data and other signals to aircraft seats and to electrically couple one row of seats to another.
  • Fig. 3 depicts an example adjustable length cable system.
  • Fig. 4 depicts another example adjustable length cable system.
  • Fig. 5 depicts an example manner in which the adjustable length cable systems of Figs. 3 and 4 may be used to couple signals between aircraft seats.
  • Fig. 6 is a detailed depiction of one manner in which the cabling used in the examples of Figs. 3 and 4 may be implemented.
  • Fig. 7 is a detailed depiction of one manner in which the Ethernet cable shown in Fig. 6 may be implemented.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015]
  • Fig. 1 depicts a row of aircraft seats. While the row of seats depicted in Fig. 1 shows three adjacent seats, any other number of seats could be used instead.
  • the example adjustable cable systems described herein are described as being used in connection with aircraft seats, the example adjustable cables systems are more generally applicable.
  • the adjustable cable systems described herein may be used in connection with any other types of seats.
  • the adjustable cable systems described herein may be used in any other applications desired.
  • Fig. 2 depicts a known manner in which fixed length cable assemblies are used to provide power, data and other signals to aircraft seats and to electrically couple one row of seats to another.
  • cables having extra length are used to enable the rows of seats to be moved apart without having to replace the cable assemblies.
  • the extra length of cabling is loosely placed underneath the seat and, as a result, presents a potential hazard and/or failure if the excess cabling is dislodged and falls onto the floor underneath the seat.
  • Fig. 3 depicts an example adjustable length cable system. The example system depicted in Fig.
  • the cable storage unit 300 includes a cable storage unit 300 and a cable assembly 302 having connectors or terminations 304, 306, 308 and 310.
  • the cable storage unit 300 includes a spool or reel 312 upon which a portion of the length of the cable assembly 302 is wound.
  • the cable storage unit 300 also includes a base or housing 314.
  • the housing 314 includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced tabs 316 configured to enable the reel 312 to be rotatable relative to the housing 314. Additionally, the tabs 316 may be further configured to retain the wound portion of the cable assembly 302 against the reel 312.
  • the housing 314 may also provide mounting holes 318 to facilitate mounting of the cable storage unit 300 underneath a seat, or in some other location.
  • the connectors 304, 306, 308 and 310 may include any desired combination of DIN connectors, RCA connectors, or any other types of electrical connectors.
  • the effective length of the adjustable cabling system shown in Fig. 3 may be changed by rotating the reel 312 relative to the housing 314. In the example of Fig. 3, rotating the reel 312 clockwise reduces the effective (e.g., overall) length of the cabling system and rotating the reel 312 counter-clockwise increases the effective length of the cabling system.
  • Fig. 4 depicts another example adjustable length cable system. Similar to the example adjustable cabling system depicted in Fig. 3, the example adjustable cabling system of Fig. 4 includes a cable storage unit 400 and a cable assembly 402 having connectors or terminations 404, 406, 408 and 410. In contrast to the example system of Fig. 3, the cable storage unit 400 depicted in Fig. 4 does not include a reel or spool to enable rotatable retraction and/or extension of a length of the cable assembly.
  • Fig. 5 depicts an example manner in which the adjustable length cable systems of Figs. 3 and 4 may be used to couple signals between aircraft seats.
  • the adjustable length cable systems described herein may be used to eliminate loose lengths of cable (e.g., as depicted in Fig. 2) that facilitate changes in the distances between rows of seats (e.g., in aircraft).
  • Fig. 2 depicts an example manner in which the adjustable length cable systems of Figs. 3 and 4 may be used to couple signals between aircraft seats.
  • the adjustable length cable systems described herein may be used to eliminate loose lengths of cable (e.g., as depicted in Fig. 2) that facilitate changes in the distances between rows of seats (e.g., in aircraft).
  • Fig. 6 is a detailed depiction of one manner in which the cabling used in the examples of Figs. 3 and 4 may be implemented. As depicted in the example implementation of Fig.
  • the cabling may be a multi-conductor cable 600 configured to convey various power, data (e.g., Ethernet), and other electrical signals in conformance with commercial aircraft requirements.
  • the example cabling of Fig. 6 utilizes Litz wire, which meets the voltage (e.g., 600 VAC), temperature (e.g., 200 °C) and flammability requirements (e.g., FAA FAR 25.869) of commercial aircraft.
  • voltage e.g., 600 VAC
  • temperature e.g., 200 °C
  • flammability requirements e.g., FAA FAR 25.869
  • other specifications may be met as well.
  • Litz wire is constructed of individual film insulated wires bunched or braided together in a uniform pattern of twists and length of lay.
  • the example multi- conductor cable 600 of FIG. 6 includes an Ethernet cable (e.g., a 26 AWG 100 ohm cable) 602, five Litz wire conductors (e.g., 16 AWG 19/29), one of which is shown at reference number 604, and a single smaller gauge (e.g., 24 AWG, 19/36) Litz wire conductor 606.
  • Ethernet cable e.g., a 26 AWG 100 ohm cable
  • five Litz wire conductors e.g., 16 AWG 19/29
  • reference number 604 e.g., 24 AWG, 19/36
  • Fig. 7 is a detailed depiction of one manner in which the Ethernet cable 602 shown in Fig. 7 may be implemented.
  • the example Ethernet cable 602 is fabricated using Litz wire (e.g., 26 AWG, 19/38) to minimize weight, maximize mechanical flexibility while meeting the environmental requirements associated with commercial aircraft.
  • the example Ethernet cable 602 includes four conductors (one of which is shown at reference number 700), which may be wrapped around an optional filler (not shown).
  • the example cable 602 includes a double shield 704 and may include a PTFE binder between the conductors 700, the shield 704, and the outside of the shield 704. Using the example cabling construction depicted in Figs.
  • a seventy-five inch long cable may weigh approximately .73 pounds.
  • known fixed length cables for use in commercial aircraft seat-to- seat cabling having a length of about 47 inches may weigh more than .85 pounds.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Insulated Conductors (AREA)
  • Electric Cable Installation (AREA)
  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne des systèmes de câblage à longueur réglable, notamment un système de câblage destiné à un véhicule de tourisme comprenant plusieurs rangées de sièges, et comprenant un câble multiconducteur présentant une longueur donnée et une première et une seconde extrémité couplées à un premier et à un second connecteur correspondants. Ce câble multiconducteur est conçu pour transporter des signaux électriques dans au moins une rangée de sièges. Le système de câblage décrit comprend en outre une unité de stockage de câble conçue pour contenir une portion enroulée du câble multiconducteur. Cette unité de stockage de câble comprend une partie boîtier conçue pour pouvoir être installée sous au moins un des sièges passagers.
EP05733140A 2004-03-26 2005-03-28 Systemes de cablage a longueur reglable Withdrawn EP1759442A4 (fr)

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CN (1) CN101432939A (fr)
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KR20070041433A (ko) 2007-04-18
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CN101432939A (zh) 2009-05-13
AU2005228208B2 (en) 2011-06-16
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WO2005094290A3 (fr) 2009-04-09
US20070262185A1 (en) 2007-11-15

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