Multi-segment, nesting, low profile cable management arm

Details Multi-segment, nesting, low profile cable management arm Multi-segment, nesting, low profile cable management arm

1998-10-28

2000-06-06

Gibson, Jr., Robert W.

Supports: racks

Special article

Electrically powered

361727, 361826, A47F 500

Patent

active

060707429

ABSTRACT:
A foldable cable management apparatus for holding cables in a rack mounted system. The apparatus includes a plurality of segments pivotally attached to one another. One or more of the plurality of segments include cable trays for holding the cables and include cable fasteners. One or more of the plurality of segments is adapted to nest with other segments so that the combined depth of the apparatus is less than the sum of the depths of the individual segments. In a three segment embodiment, a first segment of the plurality of segments is pivotally attached to a first attachment plate, the first attachment plate securing the first segment to a rack and also pivotally attached to a second segment of the plurality of segments, which in turn is pivotally attached to a third segment of the plurality of segments, the third segment being pivotally attached to a rack mounted component, wherein the cable tray of the third segment substantially fits within the depth of the second segment and adjacent to the channel formed in the second segment when the third segment is folded into the second segment.

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