A clamping device for an SMA joint

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of clamping device of SMA joint, comprising: clamping component and transmission component;The clamping component includes transmission wheel and the clamping piece being arranged in the transmission wheel, the channel is arranged in the clamping piece, the clamping piece is provided with the clamping port being communicated with the channel, the clamping port and the channel are matched to form clamping channel, and the clamping channel is used to clamp joint;The transmission component includes driving wheel and passive wheel being engaged with each other, and the passive wheel is also engaged with the transmission wheel, and under the condition that the passive wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate, the clamping piece drives the joint to rotate.The clamping device of the SMA joint provided by the embodiment of the present application drives passive wheel and transmission wheel to rotate by driving wheel rotation, so that the clamping piece is tightened to joint, and the effect of improving joint assembly efficiency is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of manufacturing technology, and in particular to a clamping device for an SMA connector. Background Technology

[0002] The diverse, low-volume production characteristics of aerospace products mean that assembly is primarily manual. However, with the increasing number of aerospace production missions and the growing variety of models, traditional manual assembly methods can no longer meet the quality and efficiency demands of production. The following problems exist when installing high-frequency cables:

[0003] High-frequency cables are connected via a Sub-Miniature Version A (SMA) connector. Existing methods require manual tightening. When tightening the SMA connector, the wrench rotation angle is limited to 120° due to the cable position and wrench size. This requires repeated preparation for tightening the SMA connector, resulting in low assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a clamping device for SMA connectors, which solves the problem of low assembly efficiency of connector devices in the prior art.

[0005] This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, comprising: a clamping assembly and a transmission assembly;

[0006] The clamping assembly includes a drive wheel and a clamping member disposed inside the drive wheel. The clamping member has a channel inside and a clamping port communicating with the channel on the clamping member. The clamping port and the channel cooperate to form a clamping channel, which is used to clamp the connector.

[0007] The transmission assembly includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel that mesh with each other. The driven wheel also meshes with the transmission wheel. When the driven wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate, the clamping member drives the joint to rotate.

[0008] Optionally, it may also include a stop assembly that abuts against the drive wheel.

[0009] Optionally, the stop assembly includes a fixing part, a rod part, and an elastic element;

[0010] The fixing part includes a base and a connector disposed on the base, the base being used to fix it to the first external contact surface;

[0011] One end of the rod is disposed on the connector, and the other end of the rod abuts against the drive wheel;

[0012] One end of the elastic element is disposed on the rod portion, and the other end of the elastic element is used to fix it to the second external contact surface.

[0013] Optionally, the drive wheel includes teeth that abut against the rod when the drive wheel rotates in a first direction, and the rod prevents the drive wheel from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the elastic element is a spring.

[0015] Optionally, the fixing part is rotatably connected to the rod part.

[0016] Optionally, the driven wheel is located between the transmission wheel and the driving wheel, and the driven wheel meshes with both the transmission wheel and the driving wheel.

[0017] Optionally, the driven wheel includes a first driven wheel and a second driven wheel. The first driven wheel meshes with the transmission wheel and the driving wheel, respectively, and the second driven wheel meshes with the transmission wheel and the driving wheel, respectively. The first driven wheel and the second driven wheel are arranged opposite to each other.

[0018] Optionally, the drive shaft of the motor is connected to the drive wheel to drive the drive wheel to rotate.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping channel is a hexagonal structure that matches the connector.

[0020] This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, comprising: a clamping assembly and a transmission assembly; the clamping assembly includes a transmission wheel and a clamping member disposed inside the transmission wheel, the clamping member having a channel inside and a clamping opening communicating with the channel, the clamping opening and the channel cooperating to form a clamping channel for clamping the connector; the transmission assembly includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel that mesh with each other, the driven wheel also meshing with the transmission wheel, and when the driven wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate, the clamping member drives the connector to rotate. This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, where the rotation of the driving wheel drives the driven wheel and the transmission wheel to rotate, thereby tightening the connector with the clamping member, achieving the effect of improving connector assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping device for an SMA connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of a clamping device for an SMA connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of a clamping device for an SMA connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "connected" or "linked" and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up," "down," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship also changes accordingly.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping device for an SMA connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The clamping device includes a clamping assembly 10 and a transmission assembly 20. The clamping assembly 10 includes a transmission wheel 11 and a clamping member 12 disposed inside the transmission wheel 11. The clamping member 12 has a channel inside and a clamping port communicating with the channel. The clamping port and the channel cooperate to form a clamping channel for clamping the connector. The transmission assembly 20 includes a driving wheel 21 and a driven wheel 22 that mesh with each other. The driven wheel 22 also meshes with the transmission wheel 11. When the driven wheel 22 drives the transmission wheel 11 to rotate, the clamping member 12 drives the connector to rotate.

[0027] In this embodiment, high-frequency cables are generally connected via SMA connectors, and the connector used in this embodiment is described as an example. SMA connectors, also known as SMA connectors, are suitable for microwave applications up to 26.5 GHz, including telecommunications, networking, wireless communication, and testing and measuring instruments. They are used for connecting radio frequency signals and feature wide bandwidth, excellent performance, and long service life. Optionally, the clamping channel is a hexagonal structure that matches the connector. Specifically, SMA connectors are generally hexagonal connectors. By connecting the connector to the high-frequency cable and tightening it, the connector's connection function is achieved.

[0028] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 10 includes a drive wheel 11 and a clamping member 12 disposed inside the drive wheel 11. Specifically, the drive wheel 11 and the clamping member 12 form an integral structure. The clamping member 12 has a channel inside and a clamping port connected to the channel. The clamping port and the channel cooperate to form a clamping channel. The SMA connector enters the clamping channel through the clamping port. The clamping channel clamps the SMA connector. Specifically, the clamping is matched with the shape of the SMA connector to avoid the situation where the SMA connector cannot be properly clamped by the clamping channel.

[0029] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly 20 includes a driving wheel 21 and a driven wheel 22 that mesh with each other. The driven wheel 22 meshes with the transmission wheel 11. Specifically, the driving wheel 21, the driven wheel 22, and the transmission wheel 11 can all be gears and are matched with each other. When the driving wheel 21 rotates under external force, the driving wheel 21 drives the driven wheel 22 to rotate, and the driven wheel 22 drives the transmission wheel 11 to rotate. During the rotation of the transmission wheel 11, the SMA connector held by the clamping channel is driven to rotate, thereby tightening the SMA connector.

[0030] This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, comprising: a clamping assembly and a transmission assembly; the clamping assembly includes a transmission wheel and a clamping member disposed inside the transmission wheel, the clamping member having a channel inside and a clamping opening communicating with the channel, the clamping opening and the channel cooperating to form a clamping channel for clamping the connector; the transmission assembly includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel that mesh with each other, the driven wheel also meshing with the transmission wheel, and when the driven wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate, the clamping member drives the connector to rotate. This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, where the rotation of the driving wheel drives the driven wheel and the transmission wheel to rotate, thereby tightening the connector with the clamping member, achieving the effect of improving connector assembly efficiency.

[0031] Optionally, a stop assembly 30 is also included, which abuts against the drive wheel 21. The stop assembly 30 includes a fixing part 31, a rod part 32, and an elastic element 33; the fixing part 31 includes a base and a connector disposed on the base, the base being used to fix with a first external contact surface; one end of the rod part 32 is disposed on the connector, and the other end of the rod part 32 abuts against the drive wheel 21; one end of the elastic element 33 is disposed on the rod part 32, and the other end of the elastic element 33 is used to fix with a second external contact surface.

[0032] In this embodiment, the stop assembly 30 is used to ensure that the SMA connector can be smoothly disengaged after the clamping assembly 10 tightens the SMA connector. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The fixing part 31 of the stop assembly 30 consists of a base and a connector disposed on the base. The base is fixedly connected to a first external contact surface. In this embodiment, the first external contact surface can be a wall or other fixed surface, which can be adaptively adjusted according to actual conditions. No specific limitation is made in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the fixing part 31 is rotatably connected to the rod part 32. The rod part 32 is a long rod type, and one end of the rod part 32 is rotatably connected to the connector. Specifically, the rod part 32 can swing within a range to the left and right of the connector as a reference point. One end of the elastic element 33 is disposed on the rod part 32, specifically near the drive wheel 21. The other end of the elastic element 33 is used to fix to a second external contact surface, which can be a wall or other fixed surface, which can be adaptively adjusted according to actual conditions. No specific limitation is made in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the elastic element 33 is a spring. The other end of the lever 32 can abut against the drive wheel 21. Specifically, the drive wheel 21 includes teeth, which abut against the lever 32 when the drive wheel 21 rotates in a first direction, preventing the drive wheel 21 from continuing to rotate in the first direction. Specifically, the drive wheel 21 is provided with teeth, and the drive wheel 21 rotates clockwise. When it reaches... Figure 2 In the indicated position, the spring can be compressed, causing the stop assembly 30 to retract, without hindering the forward rotation of the gear to tighten the SMA connector. After tightening the SMA connector, the drive wheel 21 can rotate counterclockwise to... Figure 3 At the position shown, the presence of the stop assembly 30 prevents the drive gear from rotating, thereby restoring the opening direction of the clamping device to its initial position and allowing it to be removed smoothly.

[0033] Optionally, the driven wheel 22 is located between the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21, and the driven wheel 22 meshes with both the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21. The driven wheel 22 includes a first driven wheel 221 and a second driven wheel 222. The first driven wheel 221 meshes with both the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21, and the second driven wheel 222 meshes with both the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21. The first driven wheel 221 and the second driven wheel 222 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0034] In this embodiment, the passive wheel 22 includes a first passive wheel 221 and a second passive wheel 222. The driving wheel 21 rotates clockwise, driving the first passive wheel 221 and the second passive wheel 222 to rotate, thereby driving the transmission wheel 11 to rotate, and thus tightening the SMA connector. The first passive wheel 221 meshes with the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21 respectively, and the second passive wheel 222 meshes with the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21 respectively. In this embodiment, the first passive wheel 221 and the second passive wheel 222 are arranged on the same vertical horizontal line.

[0035] Optionally, it also includes a motor, the drive shaft of which is connected to the drive wheel 21 to drive the drive wheel 21 to rotate.

[0036] In this embodiment, the motor includes a drive shaft. When the motor is powered on, it drives the drive shaft to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, thereby driving the drive wheel 21 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The specific rotation direction of the drive wheel 21 can be adaptively adjusted according to the actual situation.

[0037] In another embodiment, this embodiment also provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, including: a clamping assembly 10 and a transmission assembly 20; the clamping assembly 10 includes a transmission wheel 11 and a clamping member 12 disposed inside the transmission wheel 11, the clamping member 12 is provided with a channel inside, and the clamping member 12 is provided with a clamping port communicating with the channel, the clamping port and the channel cooperate to form a clamping channel, the clamping channel is used to clamp the connector; the transmission assembly 20 includes a driving wheel 21 and a driven wheel 22 that mesh with each other, the driven wheel 22 also meshes with the transmission wheel 11, and when the driven wheel 22 drives the transmission wheel 11 to rotate, the clamping member 12 drives the connector to rotate.

[0038] Furthermore, it also includes a stop assembly 30, which abuts against the drive wheel 21.

[0039] Furthermore, the stop assembly 30 includes a fixing part 31, a rod part 32, and an elastic element 33; the fixing part 31 includes a base and a connector disposed on the base, the base being used to fix with a first external contact surface; one end of the rod part 32 is disposed on the connector, and the other end of the rod part 32 abuts against the drive wheel 21; one end of the elastic element 33 is disposed on the rod part 32, and the other end of the elastic element 33 is used to fix with a second external contact surface.

[0040] Furthermore, the drive wheel 21 includes teeth, which abut against the rod portion 32 when the drive wheel 21 rotates in the first direction, and the rod portion 32 prevents the drive wheel 21 from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

[0041] Furthermore, the elastic element 33 is a spring.

[0042] Furthermore, the fixing part 31 is rotatably connected to the rod part 32.

[0043] Furthermore, the passive wheel 22 is located between the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21, and the passive wheel 22 meshes with both the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21.

[0044] Furthermore, the passive wheel 22 includes a first passive wheel 221 and a second passive wheel 222. The first passive wheel 221 meshes with the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21 respectively, and the second passive wheel 222 meshes with the transmission wheel 11 and the driving wheel 21 respectively. The first passive wheel 221 and the second passive wheel 222 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0045] Furthermore, it also includes a motor, the transmission shaft of which is connected to the drive wheel 21 to drive the drive wheel 21 to rotate.

[0046] Furthermore, the clamping channel is a hexagonal structure that matches the connector.

[0047] This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, comprising: a clamping assembly and a transmission assembly; the clamping assembly includes a transmission wheel and a clamping member disposed inside the transmission wheel, the clamping member having a channel inside and a clamping opening communicating with the channel, the clamping opening and the channel cooperating to form a clamping channel for clamping the connector; the transmission assembly includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel that mesh with each other, the driven wheel also meshing with the transmission wheel, and when the driven wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate, the clamping member drives the connector to rotate. This invention provides a clamping device for an SMA connector, where the rotation of the driving wheel drives the driven wheel and the transmission wheel to rotate, thereby tightening the connector with the clamping member, achieving the effect of improving connector assembly efficiency.

[0048] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A clamping device for an SMA joint, characterized in that The utility model relates to a connector clamping device, comprising: A clamping assembly and a transmission assembly; The clamping assembly comprises a transmission wheel and a clamping piece arranged inside the transmission wheel, a channel is arranged inside the clamping piece, a clamping opening is arranged on the clamping piece and connected with the channel, the clamping opening and the channel cooperate to form a clamping channel for clamping a connector; The transmission assembly comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel which are engaged with each other, the driven wheel is also engaged with the transmission wheel, and the clamping piece drives the connector to rotate under the condition that the driven wheel drives the transmission wheel to rotate; A stop assembly is further included, the stop assembly is in abutment with the driving wheel, the stop assembly comprises a fixed part, a rod part and an elastic piece, the fixed part comprises a base and a connecting piece arranged on the base, the base is used for being fixed with a first external contact surface, one end of the rod part is arranged on the connecting piece, the other end of the rod part is in abutment with the driving wheel, one end of the elastic piece is arranged on the rod part, and the other end of the elastic piece is used for being fixed with a second external contact surface; The driving wheel comprises a gear, the gear is in abutment with the end surface of the rod part when the driving wheel rotates in a first direction, and the rod part prevents the driving wheel from continuing to rotate in the first direction.

2. The clamping device of claim 1, wherein The elastic piece is a spring.

3. The clamping device of claim 1, wherein The fixed part and the rod part are rotatably connected.

4. The clamping device of claim 1, wherein The driven wheel is located between the transmission wheel and the driving wheel, and the driven wheel is engaged with the transmission wheel and the driving wheel respectively.

5. The clamping device of claim 4, wherein The driven wheel comprises a first driven wheel and a second driven wheel, the first driven wheel is engaged with the transmission wheel and the driving wheel respectively, the second driven wheel is engaged with the transmission wheel and the driving wheel respectively, and the first driven wheel and the second driven wheel are arranged oppositely.

6. The clamping device of claim 5, wherein A motor is further included, a transmission shaft of the motor is connected with the driving wheel, and the motor is used for driving the driving wheel to rotate.

7. The clamping device of claim 1, wherein The clamping channel is a hexagonal structure matched with the connector.

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