RU199983U1 - MODULE FOR COVERING AND ORDERING CABLES ON THE SURFACE OF THE TABLE - Google Patents

Abstract

Module (10) for use in a set with similar modules for covering and organizing cables on the table surface, containing a base side (12) designed to be installed on a flat surface without swinging, two end sides (14, 16), a groove (18) for the cable, made in the module (10) from the base side (12) and extending from one end side (14) to the other end side (16), and at least one magnet (20, 22) installed on each from the end sides (14, 16) of the module (10). 11 p.p. f-ly, 13 ill.

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The utility model refers to desktop accessories, in particular, to devices for covering and organizing cables and wires on a desk.

PRIOR ART

A modern person's desk often contains various cables and wires leading to electronic devices on the table. For example, a cable from a monitor to a computer, from a computer to a keyboard, from a computer to a telephone, etc. The cables and wires lying on the surface of the table, firstly, do not look very aesthetically pleasing, secondly, documents and other objects used by a person cling to them, and thirdly, freely lying cables are prone to tangling. Various devices can be used to organize cables and wires on the table.

Known cable boxes, representing a box, fixed on a flat surface and closed with a lid. The boxes are usually fixed to the surface with screws, which leads to damage to the surface under the box and requires surface repair if the box is dismantled. Therefore, these cable boxes are not suitable for use on a tabletop. In addition, cable ducts are usually cut to the required length, which makes them difficult to use and change the configuration of the structure.

Known device for covering cables is a decorative spiral made of plastic which is wrapped around a bundle of several cables or wires. The disadvantages of this device are the complexity of disassembly and the complexity of reconfiguration. And also partial visibility of the wires through the slots between the turns of the spiral, which does not always look good enough.

Known device for covering cables, which is a tubular cover with a cut, closed by one or more fasteners. The disadvantages of such devices are the complexity of building a branched configuration, and an outdated look.

In addition, cable sleeves or cable boxes are mainly designed to protect the cable during entry to the table and to organize cables on the invisible back of the table, therefore, when placed on the top surface of the table top, they do not look very aesthetically pleasing.

The task of the utility model is to create an aesthetic and convenient device for covering cables and wires with the possibility of disassembling and reconfiguring, for example, adding wires and changing the arrangement of wires on a desk.

ESSENCE OF THE USEFUL MODEL

The technical result is achieved in that the module for use in conjunction with similar modules for covering and organizing cables on the table surface contains a base side configured to be installed on a flat surface without swinging, two end sides, a cable groove made in the module from the base side from one end side to the other end side and at least one magnet installed in each of the end sides of the module.

It is preferable to use two magnets in the module at each end of the module. The use of two magnets provides a stronger attraction of the modules to each other compared to using one magnet or using one magnet and one piece of ferromagnet on each end face.

It is desirable to place the magnets in the same way on each of the end faces. This arrangement allows one of the modules to be connected to either side of the other module.

It is convenient to place magnets on both sides of the cable groove. This arrangement allows the height of the module to be reduced, which in turn makes the module more convenient to use and more aesthetically pleasing.

It is preferable to use an even number of magnets in each end side of the module, the even number of magnets makes it possible to ensure the same arrangement of magnets on each side of the module, taking into account the same orientation of the poles for the respective magnets.

It is desirable to provide the module with two longitudinal grooves on the base side of the module, one on each side of the cable groove, with internal protrusions for fastening inside the grooves. The grooves with internal protrusions make it possible to attach to the module from the bottom side additional parts equipped with latches, which can enter the longitudinal recesses and snap into the internal protrusions.

It is convenient to make the bottom of the cable groove flat. The flat bottom of the cable groove, firstly, allows to reduce the overall height of the module, secondly, it allows you to neatly arrange several cables inside the module, and finally, it allows for convenient application of an adhesive layer to the groove surface and for a more reliable adhesion of this adhesive layer to the surface cable.

The technical result is also achieved by using a set of modules containing a plurality of individual modules according to claim 1.

Preferably, the kit contains modules, the lengths of which are 1: 2: 3: 6: 9: 15. This ratio of the lengths of the modules allows the creation of cable tunnels of various configurations.

It is convenient to use in a set modules, the width of which is equal to three conventional units, and the lengths are expressed in an integer number of conventional units. This length-to-width ratio allows cable tunnels of various configurations, and in particular, parallel channel tunnels.

It is desirable that the set of modules contains at least one additional part adapted to be attached to the edge of the table and adapted to attach the module to it. The part that allows the cable tunnel to be secured to the edge of the table gives additional stability to the entire structure and prevents the cable tunnel from moving around the table if someone accidentally pulls on the cable.

Preferably, the kit contains one or more bottom covers provided with latching projections for attachment to the bottom surface of the module.

Such covers allow you to keep the cable inside the module in case of strong bending or increased cable rigidity.

It is convenient to include in the kit at least one of the following modules: L-shaped module, T-shaped module and cruciform module. Such modules allow you to diversify the capabilities of the kit for creating cable tunnels of various configurations.

It is desirable to include at least one end module or plug to close the end of the tunnel.

Other advantages of using the utility model are described in the section on embodiments of the utility model.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the main module.

FIG. 2 shows a cross-section of the profile from which the main module is made.

FIG. 3 shows an L-shaped module.

FIG. 4 shows a T-shaped module.

FIG. 5 shows a cruciform module.

FIG. 6 shows an end module.

FIG. 7, 8, 9 shows a corner module, angle down.

FIG. 10 shows a corner module, angle up.

FIG. 11, 12 show the bottom cover.

FIG. 13 shows an optional attachment to the edge of a table.

FIG. 14 shows a tunnel assembled from modules.

FIG. 15 shows another version of the tunnel, built from different modules.

UTILITY MODEL OPTIONS

The main module 10 shown in FIG. 1, is a section of an U-shaped profile 24 (Fig. 2) of anodized aluminum, in which the lower open side is the base side 12 or base and is intended to be installed on a flat surface, such as a table top. The base side 12 is made as flat as possible so that the module lies stably, without swinging, on a flat, flat surface. The cutting ends 14, 16 of the module are made perpendicular to the plane of the base and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the profile.

In each of the ends of the module 10, two magnets 20, 22 are installed. Magnets 20, 22 are installed near the lateral sides of the profile 24, symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis of the profile 24, and in height - approximately in the middle of the total height of the profile 24. To facilitate the installation of the magnets in the profile special channels 26 are made, 28 of which are slightly smaller than the size of the magnets. When assembling the module 10, the magnets 20, 22 are pressed into the channels 26, 28. The position and orientation of the magnets 20, 22 are the same at both ends 14, 16, this makes it possible to connect the modules 10 along the length with each other, i.e. connect the modules 10 to each other by each of the ends 14, 16. In this embodiment, one of the magnets 22 (right) is oriented with the north pole outward, and the other 20 (left) with the north pole inside the module. The specialist should understand that other options for the orientation of the magnets are possible, for example, both magnets can be oriented parallel to the plane of the end face 14, 16 (the magnetic induction vectors of both magnets can be parallel to the plane of the end face and rotated horizontally in one direction, for example, to the right. and other options, for example, the number of magnets on each side can be more or less than two.

It is possible to perform modules 10 from other materials and other technology. For example, modules 10 can be made from a plastic profile, extruded or molded from plastic, and the like.

To construct a tunnel covering the cable, it is convenient to use a set of modules containing 10 main modules of various lengths. For example, in a preferred implementation, modules with lengths of 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 15 conventional units are included in the kit. Each conventional unit is 1.1 cm. The width of all modules 10 is constant - 3 conventional units for all modules.

In addition to the main modules 10, the kit can also contain special modules 38, 40, 42, for example, a cruciform module 38, a T-shaped module 40, an L-shaped module 42, shown in FIG. 3, 4, and 5, respectively. These modules are similar to the main module 10 in that they have the same ends 14, 16 as the main module 10, which makes it possible both to attach the main modules 10 to special modules, and to connect special modules to each other. Places of possible connection to special modules of other modules are designated by the letters a, b, c, d.

The width of all modules is constant, and the height is the same too. All modules are the same width and the same height, but different lengths and different configurations.

It is also desirable to include in the kit at least one terminal element or plug intended to close the end of the tunnel, that is, to be connected to the last of the series-connected modules 10, in order to close the exit of the cable groove 18. Possible appearance of the terminal element is shown in FIG. 6. End piece 44 is made of plastic. An opening can be made in the wall of the end piece 44 to suit the size of the cable or cables passing through the tunnel.

The design can also include corner modules, that is, modules with which you can build a vertical angle up or down from the table surface.

FIG. 7, 8, 9 show a variant of such a module 46 for constructing a vertical downward angle. In the corner module 46, one of the ends 14 of the module is located in a plane orthogonal to the plane of the other end 16. The corner module 46 can serve to form vertical channels, for example, at the edge of the table, to guide the cable down from the table surface.

The corner module 46 for constructing a vertical downward angle can also be used as an end piece or plug. In this case, one end 14 of the corner module 46 is attached to the main module 10, and the second end 16 of the corner module 46 is placed on the table surface.

The corner module 48 shown in FIG. 1 can be used to form vertical channels upward. 10. In the corner module 48, as well as in the corner module 46, one of the ends 14 of the module is placed in a plane orthogonal to the plane of the other end 16. Such a corner module 48 can be used to create a tunnel that rises above the table surface, for example, for a cable leading to the monitor.

Shown in FIG. 2 U-shaped profile 24 used for the manufacture of modules 10 has two longitudinal recesses 30, 32, one on each side of the cable groove 18. Moreover, at least one inner wall of the longitudinal recesses 30, 32 has a hook-shaped protrusion 34, 36. Longitudinal grooves 30, 32 can be used to attach the bottom cover 50 to the module 10.

An exemplary bottom cover 50 is shown in FIG. 11, 12. The bottom cover 50 has a dual function. First, it can be used to attach the module 10 to a surface. In this case, the cover 50 can be fixed to the table surface, for example, using an adhesive layer applied either to the cover 50 or to the table surface, and the module 10 is attached to the cover 50 by means of latches 52 that enter the longitudinal recesses 30, 32 of the module 10 and cling to the hook-shaped protrusions 34, 36. Secondly, the presence of the cover 50 serves as an additional factor preventing bending of the cable. In other words, by using the covers 50, a more rigid cable can be hidden under the modules 10.

The bottom cover 50 is flush with the bottom surface of the module 10, so the module 10 always rests on the table with its base (side) sides 12, regardless of whether the bottom cover 50 is installed under the module 10 or not.

A variant of using the module 10 with an additional adhesive layer on the inner side of the cable groove 18 is possible. The adhesion of the cable to the surface of the module 10 adds additional rigidity to the overall structure and allows covering a more rigid cable. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the tacky layer can be applied to both the inside of the groove 18 and the inside of the cover 50.

Modules 10 with magnetic fastening already create a fairly rigid structure by themselves, the rigidity of which in most cases is sufficient not to bend or rise above the table under the influence of the cable. The addition of bottom covers 50 further increases the rigidity of the device structure. The application of an adhesive layer to the inner surface of the cable groove 18 of the module 10 provides additional adhesion of the module 10 to the cable, which also increases the overall rigidity of the structure.

A set of modules can be used as follows. The wires are placed on the table in approximately the places where they will lie. Modules 10 are laid one by one on the wires so that the wire is in the cable groove 18 of the module 10, while the newly laid module 10 is moved to the previously laid module 10 and attached to it using magnets 20, 22 installed in the ends 14, 16 of the modules. In the event that the wire turns out to be sufficiently rigid or strongly bent and does not allow the modules 10 to be installed evenly, the lower covers 50 can be used to increase the rigidity of the structure. The lower cover 50 is placed on the table, under the cable, with latches 52 upwards in the place where the curvature of the cable requires increased structural rigidity, and the corresponding module 10 is placed on the cable and the bottom cover 50 so that the latches 52 of the bottom cover 50 fit into the lower slots 30, 32 of the module 10. Special elements for fastening the module 10, for example, detail 54 shown in FIG. 13 can also be attached to the edges of a table, for example glued under a table top. In some cases, if the surface of the table allows it, it is possible to adhere the bottom cover 50 to the table, for example, using double-sided adhesive tape.

FIG. 14 shows a variant of a tunnel built from various modules. The variant consists of several main modules of different lengths, otherwise similar to module 10 shown in FIG. 1. The main modules are designated by numbers 60-78. Several end modules 80-88, corner module, upward angle 90, corner module, downward angle 92, as well as L-shaped module 94, T-shaped module 96 and cruciform module 98. Module 78 is closed by a cover 100.

FIG. 15 shows another version of the tunnel, built from different modules. In this embodiment, four L-shaped modules 102, 104, 106, 108, four T-shaped modules 110, 112, 114, 116, two cruciform modules 118 and 120, four end modules 122, 124, 126, 128, two corner modules, angle down 130, 132, and 13 main modules 134-158. This tunnel option features two parallel cable channels.

The proposed set of modules or constructor for organizing electrical wires on the desktop has the following features.

The main modules of the constructor are located above the wire or wires and cover the wire or wires with themselves.

The lengths of the constructor modules are proportional to their width; in this case, the step of the module length is one third of its width.

The positioning and fastening of the parts of the constructor is carried out using a magnetic fastening. On each end part of each detail of the designer, there are two magnets with different directions of their poles. The magnets are arranged so that when two parts are folded together with their end parts, the magnets of one part are attracted to the magnets of another part and form a clearly positioned connection, creating a tunnel from the connected parts under which the wire or wires can be hidden. The location of the magnets and their poles is the same for all parts of the kit, which makes all the parts of the kit mutually compatible.

To give additional rigidity to the parts of the designer folded into the tunnel, inside some parts, on the inner surface of the cable groove, an adhesive coating can be applied to which a wire or wires passing under the specified module can be attached. In this case, the specified wire or wires become an additional axis of rigidity connecting the parts of the designer in addition to the magnetic fastening of the parts.

For fastening the parts of the constructor assembled into the tunnel to the horizontal and / or vertical surface, there are internal parts that are attached to the horizontal and / or vertical surface with an adhesive layer. Internal parts are attached to the main parts of the designer using a special fastening-latch. Also, attachment to a horizontal and / or vertical surface can occur by adhesion of the main parts of the designer to these surfaces.

Parts of the constructor can be assembled in a vertical state, without touching a vertical surface. In this case, the parts of the designer are attached to each other with their lower parts, with which they usually lie on a horizontal and / or vertical surface, and form a closed tunnel, inside which the wire or wires pass. Fastening of one part of the tunnel to another in this case is carried out using either one or several, fastened together, internal parts, to which the main parts of the designer are attached using a special fastening-latch.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The utility model can be used to organize and cover wires and cables on the table surface both in offices and at home.

Claims (16)

1. A module for use in conjunction with similar modules for covering and organizing cables on the table surface, containing a base side designed to be mounted on a flat surface without swinging, two end sides, a cable groove made in the module from the base side from one end side to the other end side, and, at least one magnet installed on each end side of the module. 2. The module according to claim. 1, containing at least two magnets on each of the end sides. 3. The module of claim. 1, wherein the magnets are equally located on each of the end faces. 4. The module of claim 1, wherein the magnets are located on both sides of the cable groove. 5. The module according to claim. 1, containing an even number of magnets, equally located on each of the end sides. 6. The module of claim. 1, provided with two longitudinal recesses in the base side of the module, located on both sides of the groove for the cable and provided with internal protrusions. 7. The module according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the cable groove is flat. 8. The module according to any one of paragraphs. 2-6 in which magnets are located on both sides of the cable groove. 9. The module according to claim 1, wherein the end faces are perpendicular to the base side of the module. 10. The module of claim 1, wherein the end faces are parallel to each other. 11. The module according to claim 1, in which the length of the module from one end side to the other is in the range from 1 cm to 25 cm. 12. The module according to any one of paragraphs. 1 or 6, in which the bottom of the cable groove is covered with an adhesive layer.

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