Helical cable management system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11721965
APP PUB NO 20210309339A1
SERIAL NO

16840748

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Aspects of the technology relate to rotational electromechanical systems, in which data and or power are supplied to components while one part of the system is rotating relative to another part of the system. Repeated rotation may create strain on or otherwise cause the cables to intermittently or permanently fail. A helical cable management system is provided that enables full rotation to the extent permitted. One or more cables are wound in a helical shape around the axis of rotation, which distributes the deformation of the cable along the helical length. Rotation in one direction causes the helix diameter to increase, while rotation in the other direction causes the helix diameter to decrease. A structure is used to maintain the distance between helical turns, while permitting the increase and decrease of the helix diameter. This reduces the overall strain on the cables, which can significantly extend their useful lifetime.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hijmans, Carey Morgan Hill, US 8 7
Solum, David Sunnyvale, US 12 231

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