18146952. ABOVE RACK CABLE PULL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Oracle International Corporation)

ABOVE RACK CABLE PULL SYSTEM

Organization Name

Oracle International Corporation

Inventor(s)

Dario Fabio Bindi of Zurich (CH)

Thiago Yokoyama Dos Santos of Zürich (CH)

Mauricio Valerio of Zürich (CH)

ABOVE RACK CABLE PULL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18146952 titled 'ABOVE RACK CABLE PULL SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for positioning cables within a server room using a wire-pulley system and a cable carrier.

• The system includes a wire-pulley system with a wire looped around two pulley wheels, allowing lateral movement of a point in the wire.
• A cable carrier is removably coupled to the point in the wire, with a central body and posts defining receiving slots for electronics cables.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in data centers, server rooms, and networking facilities to efficiently manage and organize cables.

Problems Solved

1. Cable management: The system helps in organizing and positioning cables within a server room, reducing clutter and improving accessibility. 2. Space optimization: By efficiently routing cables using the wire-pulley system and cable carrier, space within the server room can be optimized.

Benefits

1. Improved organization: Cables are neatly positioned and easily accessible, reducing the risk of tangling or damage. 2. Space efficiency: The system allows for better utilization of space within the server room, creating a more organized environment.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Efficient Cable Positioning System for Server Rooms: Improving Organization and Space Optimization"

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing systems or methods for cable management within server rooms, such as cable trays, cable ties, or cable management racks.

How does the system handle different types of cables, such as fiber optic cables or power cables?

The patent application does not specify how the system accommodates various types of cables with different thicknesses or properties.

Is the wire-pulley system motorized or manually operated?

It is not clear from the abstract whether the wire-pulley system is motorized for automated cable positioning or if it requires manual operation.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is a system for positioning cables within a server room, which includes a wire-pulley system which includes a wire operably coupled to a first pulley wheel and a second pulley wheel. The wire is looped around the first and second pulley wheel such that a point in the wire is laterally movable between the first and second pulley wheels when the first and second pulley wheels are rotated. The system for positioning cables includes a cable carrier which is removably coupled to the point in the wire. The cable carrier includes a central body defining an elongated vertical structure. The cable carrier includes a plurality of posts extending laterally from the central body, where gaps defined between adjacent posts define receiving slots, where each of the plurality of receiving slots are configured to removably receive a segment of an electronics cable.