WO2018167541A1

WO2018167541A1 - Module and set of modules for covering and arranging cables on a desk surface

Info

Publication number: WO2018167541A1
Application number: PCT/IB2017/051564
Authority: WO
Inventors: Вадимс ДЕМЧЕНКО; Ольга ПАРШИНА; Юрис КОЗЛОВС
Original assignee: Вадимс ДЕМЧЕНКО
Priority date: 2017-03-17
Filing date: 2017-03-17
Publication date: 2018-09-20
Also published as: RU199983U1; LV15364B; CN211089001U; LV15364A

Abstract

A module (10) for use in a set having similar modules for covering and arranging cables on a desk surface, including: a base side (12) installable on a flat surface without rocking; two end sides (14, 16); a groove (18) for a cable, said groove configured in the module (10) on the base side (12) from one end side (14) to the other end side (16); and a minimum of one magnet (20, 22) installed at each of the end sides (14, 16) of the module (10).

Description

Module and a set of modules for covering and arranging cables on the table surface

The technical field The invention relates to desktop accessories, and in particular to devices for covering and arranging cables and wires on a desk.

State of the art

Various modern cables and wires often lead to electronic devices located on the desk on the desk of a modern person. For example, a cable from a monitor to a computer, from a computer to a keyboard, from a computer to a phone, etc. Cables and wires lying on the surface of the table, firstly, do not look very aesthetically pleasing, secondly, documents and other objects used by humans cling to them, and thirdly, loose cables are subject to tangling. Various devices can be used to organize the cables and wires on the table.

Cable boxes are known which are boxes fixed on a flat surface and covered by a lid. Boxes are usually fixed to the surface with screws, which leads to damage to the surface under the box and requires surface repair in case of dismantling the box. Therefore, such cable boxes are not well suited for use on a table surface. In addition, cable boxes are usually cut to obtain the required length, which complicates their use and configuration changes.

A 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. As well as partial visibility of the wires through the cracks between the turns of the spiral, which does not always look good enough.

A device for covering cables is a tubular cover with a slit, closed with one or more fasteners. Disadvantages 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 when approaching the table and to organize the cables on the invisible rear surface of the table, therefore, when placed on the top surface of the tabletop, they do not look quite aesthetically pleasing.

The objective of the invention is to create an aesthetic and convenient device for covering cables and wires with the possibility of disassembly and

reconfiguration, for example, adding wires and changing the location of wires on the desk.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The technical result is achieved in that the module for use in conjunction with similar modules for covering and arranging cables on the table surface comprises a base side configured 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 in each of the end sides of the module.

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

It is desirable to equally position the magnets in each of the end faces. This arrangement allows you to connect one of the modules with any end side of the other module.

Conveniently place magnets on both sides of the cable groove. This arrangement reduces the height of the module, which in turn makes the module more convenient to use and aesthetically more attractive. It is preferable to use an even number of magnets in each end side of the module; an even number of magnets allows for the same the location of the magnets on each side of the module, taking into account the same pole orientation for the respective magnets.

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

Conveniently carry out the bottom of the cable groove flat. The flat bottom of the cable groove, firstly, allows you to reduce the overall height of the module, secondly, allows you to neatly place several cables inside the module, and finally provides the opportunity for convenient application of the adhesive layer on the groove surface, and for a more reliable fit of this adhesive layer to the cable surface .

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

Preferably, the kit contains length modules which are related as 1-2-3-6-9-9-15. This ratio of module lengths allows you to create cable tunnels of various configurations.

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

It is desirable that the set of modules contains at least one

an additional part made with the possibility of fastening to the edge of the table and adapted for fastening the module to it. The part allowing fixing the cable tunnel on the edge of the table gives additional stability to the whole structure and prevents the cable tunnel from moving around the table in case someone accidentally pulls the cable.

Preferably, the kit comprises one or more lower covers provided with tabs with latches for fastening to the bottom surface of the module. Such covers allow you to hold the cable inside the module in case of strong bending or increased cable stiffness.

Conveniently, include at least one of the following modules: a L-shaped module, a T-shaped module, and a cross-shaped module. Such modules allow you to diversify the capabilities of the kit to create cable tunnels of various configurations.

It is advisable to include at least one terminal module or plug for closing the end of the tunnel.

Other advantages of using the invention are described in the section embodiments of the invention.

Brief Description of the Drawings

In FIG. 1 shows the main module.

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

In FIG. 3 shows the L-shaped module.

In FIG. 4 shows a T-shaped module.

In FIG. 5 shows a cross-shaped module.

In FIG. 6 shows a terminal module.

In FIG. 7, 8, 9 depict the angular module angle down.

In FIG. 10 shows the angular module angle up

In FIG. 11, 12 shows the bottom cover.

In FIG. 13 shows an additional part for mounting on the edge of the table.

In FIG. 14 shows a tunnel assembled from modules.

In FIG. 12 shows a variant of the tunnel.

Embodiments of the invention

The main module 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a section of a U-shaped profile 24 (FIG. 2) of anodized aluminum in which the lower open side is the base side 12 or the base and is intended for installation on a flat surface, such as a countertop. The base side 12 is made as flat as possible so that the module stably, in the sense of without swinging, lies 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.

Two magnets 20, 22 are installed in each of the ends of module 10. Magnets 20, 22 are installed near the sides of the profile 24, symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the profile 24, and approximately in the middle of the overall height of the profile 24. In order to facilitate the installation of magnets in the profile, special channels 26, 28 the size of which is slightly smaller than the size of the magnets. When the module 10 is argued, 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 allows the modules 10 to be connected in length to 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 outward by the north pole and the other 20 (left) by the north pole inward of the module. The specialist should be clear that other options for the orientation of the magnets are possible, for example, both magnets can be oriented parallel to the end plane 14, 16 (the magnetic induction vectors of both magnets can be parallel to the end plane and rotated horizontally in one direction, for example to the right. Other possible options, for example, the number of magnets on each side can be more or less than two.

It is possible to execute modules 10 from other materials and using another technology. For example, the modules 10 can be made of a plastic profile,

extrude or mold from plastic, etc. To build a cable covering tunnel, it is convenient to use a set of modules containing basic modules 10 of various lengths. For example, in

The preferred implementation includes modules with lengths of 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 15 arbitrary units. Each conventional unit is 1.1 cm. The width of all 10 modules is constant - 3 conventional units for all modules. In addition to the main modules 10, special modules 38, 40, 42 may also be included in the package, for example, a cross-shaped module 38, a T-shaped module 40, an L-shaped module 42, shown in FIG. 3, 4, and 5, respectively. These modules similar to the main module 10 in that they have the same ends 14, 16 as the main module 10, which allows you to connect the main modules 10 to special modules, as well as connect the special modules to each other. Places of possible attachment to special modules of other modules are indicated by the letters a, b, c, d.

The width of all modules is constant and the same, and the height too - All modules have the same width and the same height, but different lengths and different

configurations.

It is also desirable to include at least one terminal element or plug for closing the end of the tunnel, that is, for attaching to the last of the series-connected modules 10 in order to close the output of the cable groove 18. A possible appearance of the terminal element shown in FIG. 6. The terminal element 44 is made of plastic. A hole corresponding to the size of the cable or cables passing through the tunnel can be made in the wall of the terminal 44.

Angular modules can also be included in the designer, that is, modules with which you can build a vertical angle up or down from the table surface.

In FIG. 7, 8, 9 depict a variant of such a module 46 for constructing a vertical angle downward. In the angular module 46, one of the ends 14 of the module is placed in the plane of the orthogonal plane of the other end 16. The angular module 46 can serve for the formation of vertical channels, for example at the edge of the table, for directing the cable down from the table surface.

Corner module 46, designed to build a vertical angle down, can also be used as a terminal element or stub. In this case, one end 14 of the angular module 46 is attached to the main module 10, and the second end 16 of the angular module 46 lies on the table surface.

To form vertical channels upward, the angle module 48 shown in FIG. 10. In the angular module 48 as well as in the angular module 46, one of the ends 14 of the module is placed in the plane orthogonal to the plane of the other end 16. Such an angular module 48 can be used for creating a tunnel rising above the surface of the table, for example, for a cable leading to the monitor.

Shown in FIG. 2, the 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 recesses 30, 32 can be used to attach the bottom cover 50 to the module 10.

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

The bottom cover 50 is mounted 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.

It is possible to use module 10 with an additional adhesive layer on the inner side of the cable groove 18. Adhesion of the cable to the surface of module 10 gives additional rigidity to the overall structure and again allows you to close a more rigid cable. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the sticky layer can be applied both to the inside of the groove 18 and the inside of the lid 50.

Modules 10 with magnetic fastening by themselves already create a rather rigid structure, the rigidity of which in most cases is sufficient to not bend or rise above the table under the influence of the cable. Adding bottom covers 50 further increases the rigidity of the device. Putting a sticky layer on the inner surface of the cable the grooves 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 located on the table in about 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 earlier

laid module 10 and attached to it with magnets 20, 22 installed in the ends 14, 16 of the modules. If the wire is sufficiently rigid or strongly curved and does not allow the modules 10 to be mounted evenly, lower covers 50 can be used to increase the structural rigidity. The lower cover 50 is placed on the table, under the cable, with latches 52 up in the place where the cable bends require increased rigidity, and the corresponding module 10 is laid on the cable and the lower cover 50 so that the latches 52 of the lower cover 50 fit into the lower grooves 30, 32 of the module 10. Special elements for mounting the module 10, for example, part 54 shown in FIG. 13 can also be fixed at the edges of the table, for example, glued under the countertop. In some cases, if the surface of the table allows this, you can glue the bottom cover 50 to the table, for example using double-sided adhesive tape. In FIG. 14 shows a variant of a tunnel constructed from various modules.

The embodiment consists of several main modules of various lengths, which are otherwise similar to the module 10 shown in FIG. 1. The main modules are indicated by the numbers 60-78. Several terminal modules 80-88, an angular module, an angle up 90, an angular module, an angle down 92, as well as an L-shaped module 94, a T-shaped module 96 and a cross-shaped module 98. The module 78 is closed by a cover 100.

In FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of a tunnel constructed from various modules. In this embodiment, four L-shaped modules 102, 104, 106, 108, four T-shaped software modules, 112, 114, 116, two cross-shaped modules 118 and 120, four terminal modules 122, 124, 126, 128, two corner modules, angle down 130, 132, and 13 main modules 134-158. This version of the tunnel is characterized by the presence of two parallel channels for the cable. Proposed set of modules or constructor for organizing

The electrical wires on the desktop have the following features:

The main modules of the designer are located above the wire or wires and cover the wire or wires themselves. The lengths of the designer modules are proportional to their width, in this case, the length step of the module is one third of its width.

The positioning and fastening of the parts of the designer takes place using magnetic fastening. On each end part of each part of the designer there are two magnets having different orientations 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 the other part and form a clearly positioned connection, creating a tunnel from the connected parts, under which a wire or wires can be hidden. The arrangement of magnets and their poles is invariable for all parts of the designer, which makes all parts of the designer mutually compatible.

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

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

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

Industrial applicability

The invention can be used to organize and cover wires and cables on the table surface, both in institutions and at home.

Claims

Claim

1. A module for use in conjunction with similar modules for covering and arranging cables on a table surface comprising: a base side configured to be mounted on a flat surface without swinging; two end faces; 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 faces of the module.

2. The module according to paragraph 1, containing at least two magnets in each of the end faces.

3. The module according to paragraph 1, in which the magnets are equally located in 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 in each of the end sides.

6. The module according to claim 1, equipped with two longitudinal recesses in the base side of the module located on both sides of the cable groove and

equipped with internal protrusions.

7. The module according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the cable groove is flat.

8. The module according to one of paragraphs 2-6, in which the 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 according to 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 to 25 cm.

12. The module according to claim 1 or 6, in which the bottom of the cable groove is covered with an adhesive layer.

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

14. A set of modules according to claim 13, in which the lengths of the modules (the distance between the end faces) are referred to as 1-2-3-6-9-15

15. A set of modules according to claim 14, in which the width of the module is 3.

16. A set of modules according to one of paragraphs 13-15 further comprising at least one additional part adapted for attachment to the table surface and provided with a latch protrusion that is complementary to the recesses with a latch on the module.

17. The module kit according to claim 12, further comprising at least one lower cover provided with tabs-latches for fastening to the bottom surface of the module.

18. A module set according to claim 12, further comprising at least one of the following modules: L-shaped module, T-shaped module, cross-shaped module, terminal module.