New Open Hardware Concept: Cable Armour
Submitted by Sebastian on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 13:08
Why has nobody come up with a versatile system how any cable connector that we use everyday can be properly protected? This Open Hardware Concept proposes a solution. We think the key here is simplicity.
If you love your, cables protect them - with Cable A(r)mour!
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3 Comments
Seams like a really good idea but is a Really Bad Idea.
Normal cables hdmi, usb and network don't have the structual strengh to really hold being pulled, So are required to fail at plug to protect the integerity of the rest of the cable. You design there will see wire pull out of plug or the wire ruined in the cable. There are IP67 and higher rated cables out there. Bigger screw threaded section around the plug. Some of those have steel rope/wire inside them so you can hang 100+ kg off them.
Basically secure hold in place requires better than your stock cables.
Issue here I have done a cablers course for network cabling and other items inside buildings. Rule of you have a port requiring to stay put you add a mounting plate holding IP67 or better sockets and plugs then make the cable to higher spec.
Of course a compact lock in place plug and socket style would be good. You cannot do it as a addon device to existing plugs because exsiting plugs and cables connected to them are only rated to a particular level of force(the ammount required to remove plug from socket). You need to change design of plug and require a higher cable rating..
@Peter Dolding
"...they are rather vulnerable to damage when sideway force is applied to the connector..."
I think you misunderstand the concept. I would totally use this. Basically the socket itself is holding the cable. The socket is usually soldered onto a PCB. However, the housing of the device may be much stronger than solder. In these cases, this is a great idea. I would personally rather the cord rip than the socket get damaged when applying sideways force.
Why not actually read the page this post linked too? Then you could provide your valuable input to the design.
Actually, if we were to look
Actually, if we were to look at automotive electrical connections we can see that they are normally locked into eachother and are then clipped onto a bracket. If there was a small enclosure that covers all the connectors on the body as they are in use it will protect the pcb from lateral force and most likely save the product. Another idea would be similar to the newer Apple power plug, it snaps right off when too much porce is applied to it.
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