The commonly used cable arranging mechanism was introduced. The structure and characteristics of two types of cable arranging mechanism suitable for coal mine equipment were introduced, and the advantages and disadvantages of the two technologies were analyzed. On this basis, a new type of cable arranging mechanism which integrated the advantages of the two structures was designed. The improved method and the structural characteristics of the improved cable arranging mechanism were introduced. The design essentials and technical upgrading points of the improved cable arranging mechanism were briefly introduced.