Cable management system and method of installation and operation thereof
US6646893B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1491
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for supporting at least one electrical cable is provided. The at least one electrical cable may be secured to a movable electronic device disposed within a chassis. A harness is provided that is securable to at least one electrical cable. A flexible support member is provided to support the harness and the at least one electrical cable. The flexible support member may move with the electrical device as the electrical device is moved. The flexible support member may comprise wire. A wire reel may be provided to extend and retract the wire. The wire of the wire reel may be unwound as the electrical device is moved from a normal position to a withdrawn position. The wire of the wire reel may be wound as the electronic device is moved from the withdrawn position to the normal position.
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