System for cross-axis management of conventional and fiber optic cables

摘要

A cross axis cable management system comprising a bird cage mechanism, a clock spring mechanism and a rolling loop mechanism positioned about a first axis, second axis and third axis of a gimbal mechanism respectively. Each mechanism provides defined channels and protective elements to prevent cable damage. The mechanisms also have one fixed end, one rotational end, and an optimized amount of slack for repeatable cable motion. The system effectively manages a large number of conventional and fiber optic cables while minimizing the friction or drag associated with the motion about the multiple axes and preventing cable damage and the resultant loss of performance.

主权项

1. A system for cross axis management of a plurality of conventional and fiber optic or fiber optic ribbon cables comprising:
a torsional bird cage mechanism positioned about a first axis of a gimbal mechanism; and a spiral clock spring cable mechanism positioned about a second axis of said gimbal mechanism, wherein said cables are routed from said torsional bird cage mechanism to said spiral clock spring mechanism.