Cable braid processing device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a cable braid layer processing device and a cable braid layer processing method. The cable braid layer processing device comprises a clamp which comprises a pair of clamp half bodies used for being clamped on an outer coating layer of a cable; and the pair of roller brushes is used for backwards folding the exposed braid layer of the cable onto the clamp. When the braid layer is turned over, the braid layer of the cable enters the position between the pair of roller brushes and is turned over backwards to the clamp by the rotating pair of roller brushes. According to the cable braid layer processing device, the cable braid layer can be automatically turned over and cut, and the processing efficiency of the cable braid layer is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cable braided layer processing device and a method for processing a cable braided layer by using the cable braided layer processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the folding and cutting of the cable braid is usually done manually, which is very time-consuming and labor-intensive, and seriously reduces the processing efficiency of the cable braid. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a cable braid processing device is provided. The device comprises a clamp comprising a pair of clamp halves for clamping the outer covering of a cable; and a pair of roller brushes for folding the exposed braid of the cable back onto the clamp. During folding, the cable braid enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded back onto the clamp by the rotating pair of roller brushes.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the roller brush is capable of rotating around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the clamped cable and is capable of moving along the axial direction of the clamped cable; when the braided layer is folded, the roller brush moves toward the braided layer along the axial direction of the cable and rotates around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable braiding layer processing device further includes: a movable seat, which can move along the axial direction of the cable and the pair of roller brushes are rotatably mounted on the movable seat; a rotary drive, which is mounted on the movable seat and connected to the roller brushes, for driving the roller brushes to rotate around the axis; and a translation drive, which is connected to the movable seat, for driving the movable seat and the roller brushes to move along the axial direction of the cable.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamp half has a semi-cylindrical inner cavity suitable for cooperating with the cable; when the pair of clamp halves are clamped on the cable, the semi-cylindrical inner cavities of the pair of clamp halves are combined into a complete cylindrical inner cavity, and the cable is accommodated in the cylindrical inner cavity.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamp half has a semi-cylindrical portion; when the pair of clamp halves are clamped on the cable, the semi-cylindrical portions of the pair of clamp halves are combined into a complete cylindrical portion; the pair of roller brushes are used to fold the braided layer backward onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamp half also has a semi-block portion connected to the rear end of the semi-cylindrical portion; when the pair of clamp halves are clamped on the cable, the semi-block portions of the pair of clamp halves are combined into a complete block portion; the block portion of the clamp is suitable for being positioned in the positioning groove on the fixing seat to position and fix the clamp and the cable clamped by the clamp.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable braided layer processing device also includes: a fixing seat, on which a positioning groove suitable for cooperating with the block portion of the clamp is formed, for positioning and fixing the clamp to prevent the clamp from moving along its axial direction and rotating around its axis.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a semi-annular cutting feature is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the semi-cylindrical portion of the clamp half; when the pair of clamp halves are clamped on the cable, the semi-annular cutting features of the pair of clamp halves are combined into a complete annular cutting feature; the annular cutting feature is used to cooperate with the annular matching cutting feature in the stamping sleeve to cut the braided layer folded onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable braid processing device further includes a stamping sleeve adapted to be fitted onto one end of the cylindrical portion of the clamp and having an annular mating cutting feature formed on its inner circumference. When a predetermined axial stamping force is applied to the stamping sleeve fitted onto the clamp, the annular cutting feature cooperates with the mating cutting feature to cut the braid folded onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the annular cutting feature is an annular rib formed on the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion of the clamp, and the annular rib has a first annular cutting edge; the annular matching cutting feature is an annular step formed on the inner circumferential surface of the stamping sleeve, and the annular step has a second annular cutting edge; the first annular cutting edge is used to cooperate with the second annular cutting edge to cut the woven layer folded onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable braided layer processing device further includes: a stamping cylinder connected to the stamping sleeve, for driving the stamping sleeve to move toward one end of the clamp and applying a predetermined axial stamping force on the stamping sleeve.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for processing a cable braid layer is provided. The method for processing a cable braid layer comprises the following steps:

[0016] S10: providing the aforementioned cable braid layer processing device;

[0017] S20: Clamping a pair of clamp halves of the clamp onto the outer covering of one end of the cable;

[0018] S30: driving the pair of roller brushes to move toward one end of the clamped cable, so that the exposed braided layer of the cable enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded backward onto the clamp by the rotating pair of roller brushes;

[0019] S40: moving the pair of roller brushes away;

[0020] S50: driving the punching sleeve to move toward one end of the fixture to fit the punching sleeve onto one end of the cylindrical portion of the fixture;

[0021] S60: applying a predetermined axial punching force to the punching sleeve sleeved on the clamp, so as to cut the braided layer folded onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp through the annular cutting feature on the clamp and the annular matching cutting feature in the punching sleeve;

[0022] S70: removing the punching sleeve and releasing the clamp; and

[0023] S80: Take away the processed cables.

[0024] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the cable braided layer processing device can automatically perform folding and cutting operations on the cable braided layer, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the cable braided layer.

[0025] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a clamp of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a clamp of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention clamped on an outer covering of one end of a cable;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a pair of roller brushes of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving toward one end of a clamped cable;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing a pair of roller brushes of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention folding the exposed braid of a cable backward onto a clamp;

[0031] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing a punching sleeve of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving toward one end of a clamp;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a punch sleeve of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention being fitted onto one end of a clamp;

[0033] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a punching sleeve and a clamp of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention cooperating to cut a braid folded onto the clamp;

[0034] Figure 9 A schematic perspective view showing a cable processed by a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0036] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0037] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a cable braid processing device is provided. The cable braid processing device includes: a clamp comprising a pair of clamp halves for clamping the outer covering of a cable; and a pair of roller brushes for folding the exposed braid of the cable back onto the clamp. During folding, the braid enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded back onto the clamp by the rotating pair of roller brushes.

[0038] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a cable braid processing method is provided. The cable braid processing method includes the following steps: providing the aforementioned cable braid processing device; clamping a pair of clamp halves of a clamp on the outer covering of one end of a cable; driving the pair of roller brushes toward one end of the clamped cable so that the exposed braid of the cable enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded back onto the clamp by the rotating pair of roller brushes; removing the pair of roller brushes; driving the stamping sleeve toward one end of the clamp so that the stamping sleeve is fitted onto one end of the cylindrical portion of the clamp; applying a predetermined axial stamping force on the stamping sleeve fitted on the clamp so that the braid folded onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp is cut through the annular cutting feature on the clamp and the annular matching cutting feature in the stamping sleeve; removing the stamping sleeve and releasing the clamp; and removing the processed cable.

[0039] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a clamp 1 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a clamp 1 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention clamped on an outer covering 4a at one end of a cable 4; Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a pair of roller brushes 3 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving toward one end of a clamped cable 4; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing a pair of roller brushes 3 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention folding the exposed braid 4b of a cable 4 backward onto a clamp 1.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cable braid processing device is disclosed. The cable braid processing device includes a clamp 1 and a pair of roller brushes 3. The clamp 1 includes a pair of clamp halves 10 for clamping the outer covering 4b of a cable 4. The pair of roller brushes 3 are used to fold the exposed braid 4b of the cable 4 back onto the clamp 1. During the folding process, the braid 4b of the cable 4 enters between the pair of roller brushes 3 and is folded back onto the clamp 1 by the rotating pair of roller brushes 3.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the roller brush 3 can rotate about an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the clamped cable 4 and can move along the axial direction of the clamped cable 4. When the braided layer 4b is folded, the roller brush 3 moves along the axial direction of the cable 4 toward the braided layer 4b and rotates about an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable 4.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable braiding layer processing device further includes: a movable seat (not shown), a rotary drive (not shown) and a translation drive (not shown). The movable seat is capable of moving along the axial direction of the cable 4 and a pair of roller brushes 3 are rotatably mounted on the movable seat. The rotary drive is mounted on the movable seat and connected to the roller brush 3, and is used to drive the roller brush 3 to rotate around the axis. The rotary drive may be, but is not limited to, a rotary motor. The translation drive is connected to the movable seat, and is used to drive the movable seat and the roller brush 3 to move along the axial direction of the cable 4. The translation drive may be, but is not limited to, a linear motor.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the clamp half 10 has a semi-cylindrical inner cavity suitable for cooperating with the cable 4. When the pair of clamp half 10 is clamped on the cable 4, the semi-cylindrical inner cavities of the pair of clamp half 10 are combined into a complete cylindrical inner cavity, and the cable 4 is accommodated in the cylindrical inner cavity.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the clamp halves 10 have semi-cylindrical portions 10b. When the pair of clamp halves 10 are clamped onto the cable 4, the semi-cylindrical portions 10b of the clamp halves 10 combine to form a complete cylindrical portion 1b. A pair of roller brushes 3 are used to fold the braid 4b back onto the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the clamp half 10 further includes a semi-block portion 10c connected to the rear end of the semi-cylindrical portion 10b. When the pair of clamp halves 10 are clamped onto the cable 4, the semi-block portions 10c of the pair of clamp halves 10 combine to form a complete block portion 1c. The block portion 1c of the clamp 1 is adapted to be positioned in a positioning groove on a fixing base (not shown) to position and secure the clamp 1 and the cable 4 clamped therein.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable braided layer processing device also includes a fixing seat, on which a positioning groove suitable for cooperating with the block portion 1c of the clamp 1 is formed, for positioning and fixing the clamp 1 to prevent the clamp 1 from moving along its axial direction and rotating around its axis.

[0047] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing a punching sleeve 2 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention moving toward one end of a clamp 1; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a punching sleeve 2 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention being fitted onto one end of a clamp 1; Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a punching sleeve 2 of a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and a clamp 1 cooperating to cut a braid 4b folded onto the clamp 1; Figure 9 A schematic perspective view showing a cable 4 processed by a cable braid processing device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a semi-annular cutting feature 10a is formed on the outer circumference of the semi-cylindrical portion 10b of the clamp half 10. When the pair of clamp halves 10 are clamped onto the cable 4, the semi-annular cutting features 10a of the pair of clamp halves 10 combine to form a complete annular cutting feature 1a. The annular cutting feature 1a is designed to cooperate with the matching annular cutting feature 2a in the punch sleeve 2 to cut the braid 4b folded onto the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable braid processing device further includes a punch sleeve 2. The punch sleeve 2 is adapted to be fitted onto one end of the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1 and has an annular mating cutting feature 2a formed on its inner circumference. When a predetermined axial punching force is applied to the punch sleeve 2 fitted onto the clamp 1, the annular cutting feature 1a and the mating cutting feature 2a cooperate to cut the braid 4b folded onto the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9In the illustrated embodiment, the annular cutting feature 1a is an annular rib formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1, and the rib has a first annular cutting edge. The annular mating cutting feature 2a is an annular step formed on the inner circumference of the stamping sleeve 2, and the step has a second annular cutting edge. The first annular cutting edge cooperates with the second annular cutting edge to cut the braided layer 4b folded over the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable braided layer processing device further includes a stamping cylinder, which is connected to the stamping sleeve 2 and is used to drive the stamping sleeve 2 to move toward one end of the clamp 1 and apply a predetermined axial stamping force on the stamping sleeve 2.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cable braid layer processing method is also disclosed. The cable braid layer processing method includes the following steps:

[0053] S10: providing the aforementioned cable braid layer processing device;

[0054] S20: Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a pair of clamp halves 10 of the clamp 1 are clamped on the outer covering 4b of one end of the cable 4;

[0055] S30: Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pair of roller brushes 3 are driven to move toward one end of the clamped cable 4, so that the exposed braided layer 4b of the cable 4 enters between the pair of roller brushes 3 and is folded back onto the clamp 1 by the rotating pair of roller brushes 3;

[0056] S40: Figure 6 As shown, a pair of roller brushes 3 are removed;

[0057] S50: Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the punch sleeve 2 is driven to move toward one end of the fixture 1 to fit the punch sleeve 2 onto one end of the cylindrical portion 1b of the fixture 1;

[0058] S60: Figure 8 As shown, a predetermined axial punching force is applied to the punching sleeve 2 sleeved on the clamp 1 to cut the braided layer 4b folded onto the cylindrical portion 1b of the clamp 1 through the annular cutting feature 1a on the clamp 1 and the annular matching cutting feature 2a in the punching sleeve 2;

[0059] S70: Figure 9 As shown, the punch sleeve 2 is removed and the clamp 1 is released; and

[0060] S80: Take away the processed cable 4.

[0061] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cut braided layer 4b has a predetermined length and a flat annular cutting surface.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0063] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0064] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0065] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A cable braid layer processing device, characterized in that: include: A clamp (1) comprising a pair of clamp halves (10) for clamping onto an outer covering (4b) of a cable (4); and A pair of roller brushes (3) are used to fold the exposed braided layer (4b) of the cable (4) backward onto the clamp (1). When the braided layer (4b) is folded, the braided layer (4b) of the cable (4) enters between the pair of roller brushes (3) and is folded backward onto the clamp (1) by the rotating pair of roller brushes (3).

2. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller brush (3) is capable of rotating about an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the clamped cable (4) and is capable of moving along the axial direction of the clamped cable (4); When the braided layer (4b) is folded, the roller brush (3) moves along the axial direction of the cable (4) toward the braided layer (4b) and rotates around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable (4).

3. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A movable seat capable of moving along the axial direction of the cable (4) and on which the pair of roller brushes (3) are rotatably mounted; A rotary driver, mounted on the movable seat and connected to the roller brush (3), for driving the roller brush (3) to rotate around the axis; and A translation driver is connected to the movable seat and is used to drive the movable seat and the roller brush (3) to move along the axial direction of the cable (4).

4. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp half (10) has a semi-cylindrical inner cavity suitable for cooperating with the cable (4); When the pair of clamp halves (10) are clamped on the cable (4), the semi-cylindrical inner cavities of the pair of clamp halves (10) are combined into a complete cylindrical inner cavity, and the cable (4) is accommodated in the cylindrical inner cavity.

5. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp half (10) has a semi-cylindrical portion (10b); When the pair of clamp halves (10) are clamped on the cable (4), the semi-cylindrical portions (10b) of the pair of clamp halves (10) are combined into a complete cylindrical portion (1b); The pair of roller brushes (3) are used to fold the braided layer (4b) backward onto the cylindrical portion of the clamp (1).

6. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamp half body (10) further comprises a semi-block portion (10c) connected to the rear end of the semi-cylindrical portion (10b); When the pair of clamp halves (10) are clamped on the cable (4), the half block portions (10c) of the pair of clamp halves (10) are combined into a complete block portion (1c); The block portion (1c) of the clamp (1) is suitable for being positioned in a positioning groove on a fixing seat to position and fix the clamp (1) and the cable (4) clamped by the clamp (1).

7. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A fixing seat is formed with a positioning groove suitable for cooperating with the block portion (1c) of the clamp (1), and is used to position and fix the clamp (1) to prevent the clamp (1) from moving along its axial direction and rotating around its axis.

8. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A semi-annular cutting feature (10a) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the semi-cylindrical portion (10b) of the clamp half body (10); When the pair of clamp halves (10) are clamped on the cable (4), the semi-annular cutting features (10a) of the pair of clamp halves (10) are combined into a complete annular cutting feature (1a); The annular cutting feature (1a) is used to cooperate with the annular matching cutting feature (2a) in the punching sleeve (2) to cut the braided layer (4b) folded onto the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1).

9. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A stamping sleeve (2) is adapted to be fitted onto one end of the cylindrical portion of the fixture (1) and is provided with an annular matching cutting feature (2a) on its inner circumference. When a predetermined axial punching force is applied to the punching sleeve (2) sleeved on the clamp (1), the annular cutting feature (1a) cooperates with the annular matching cutting feature (2a) to cut the braided layer (4b) folded onto the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1).

10. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The annular cutting feature (1a) is an annular rib formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1), and the annular rib has a first annular cutting edge; The annular matching cutting feature (2a) is an annular step formed on the inner circumference of the punching sleeve (2), and the annular step has a second annular cutting edge; The first annular cutting edge is used to cooperate with the second annular cutting edge to cut the braided layer (4b) folded onto the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1).

11. The cable braid layer processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: A stamping cylinder is connected to the stamping sleeve (2) and is used to drive the stamping sleeve (2) to move toward one end of the clamp (1) and to apply a predetermined axial stamping force on the stamping sleeve (2).

12. A method for processing a cable braid layer, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S10: Providing the cable braid layer processing device according to claim 9; S20: Clamping a pair of clamp halves (10) of the clamp (1) onto the outer covering (4b) of one end of the cable (4); S30: driving the pair of roller brushes (3) to move toward one end of the clamped cable (4), so that the exposed braided layer (4b) of the cable (4) enters between the pair of roller brushes (3) and is folded backward onto the clamp (1) by the rotating pair of roller brushes (3); S40: moving the pair of roller brushes (3) away; S50: driving the punching sleeve (2) to move toward one end of the clamp (1) so as to fit the punching sleeve (2) onto one end of the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1); S60: applying a predetermined axial punching force to the punching sleeve (2) sleeved on the clamp (1) to cut the braided layer (4b) folded onto the cylindrical portion (1b) of the clamp (1) through the annular cutting feature (1a) on the clamp (1) and the annular matching cutting feature (2a) in the punching sleeve (2); S70: removing the punching sleeve (2) and releasing the clamp (1); and S80: Take away the processed cable (4).

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