Cable management system and method of use thereof
US7032277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/318
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
What is disclosed is a cable management system having a flexible main strap with an upper portion adapted to be secured to a first supporting surface in an electronic device, a middle portion with a plurality of mini straps attached thereon, and a lower portion adapted to be secured to a second supporting surface in the electronic device. The mini straps are capable of forming loops around a cable or cable assembly to restrict movement of the cable or cable assembly. Also disclosed is a method for managing cables in an electronic device. The method contains the steps of: attaching an upper portion of a main strap having a plurality of mini straps attached thereon to a first surface on the electronic device; organizing cables in the electronic device using the mini straps attached to the main strap; and attaching a lower portion of the main strap to a second surface on the electronic device.
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