Cabinet cable following mechanism

By designing a cabinet cable management frame mechanism with components such as support beams and movable end adapter plates, the problem of small equipment cables not being able to move and be disassembled with the equipment is solved, and the functions of quick locking and unlocking are realized to meet the cable management needs of small equipment.

CN116193791BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24BEIJING INST OF COMP TECH & APPL
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Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-04-03
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Existing cabinet cable and cable tray mechanisms cannot meet the functional requirements of moving cables with equipment and disassembling and maintaining them when dealing with small equipment.

Method used

A cabinet cable management frame mechanism was designed, which includes components such as a support beam, a movable end adapter plate, a retainer, a sliding door lock, and a hinge. It achieves quick locking and unlocking through welding and hinge connection, meeting the cable management needs of small equipment.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick locking and unlocking of cables for small equipment, allowing cables to move with the equipment and be disassembled for maintenance. The structure is simple and requires no additional tools.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of cabinet cable follow line frame mechanism, belong to cable connection structure design field.The mechanism of the present application includes support beam 1, movable end adapter plate 2, holder 3, sliding door lock 4, first hinge 5, long walk line plate 6, short walk line plate 7, fixed end adapter plate 8, second hinge 9 and third hinge 10;The structure of the present application is simple, and follow line frame can be quickly locked and unlocked without additional tools.At the same time, it can meet the cable follow line work of small equipment, and fundamentally solve the short board that cable cannot move with equipment and is inconvenient to disassemble and repair for small equipment.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cable connection structure design, specifically relating to a cabinet cable and cable tray mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, many devices allow cables to move along with the equipment during product movement, ensuring that the equipment can be easily pulled out and disassembled. However, traditional cabinet cable trays and racks are often large-sized, which cannot be utilized effectively with smaller products, failing to meet the needs of product movement and disassembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is how to provide a cabinet cable support mechanism to solve the problem that cabinet cable support mechanisms are mostly large-sized devices, which cannot give full play to their advantages when encountering small products, and cannot meet the movement and disassembly functions of the products.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention proposes a cabinet cable routing frame mechanism, which includes a support beam (1), a movable end adapter plate (2), a retainer (3), a sliding door lock (4), a first hinge (5), a long cable routing plate (6), a short cable routing plate (7), a fixed end adapter plate (8), a second hinge (9), and a third hinge (10).

[0007] The support beam (1) is a rectangular sheet metal structure. The four sides are bent and welded to strengthen the support beam. There are two through holes with a diameter of 4.5mm at the center of the short side bends on both sides, which facilitates the fixed connection with the guide rails on both sides. The bottom surface of the support beam (1) has a rectangular slot to facilitate the connector and cable to pass through. At the same time, there are two countersunk holes on one side of the bottom surface to facilitate the connection and installation with the retainer (3).

[0008] The movable end adapter plate (2) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the hinge (5); eight countersunk holes on the long side for easy installation with the retainer (3); and two through holes with a diameter of 10mm in the middle to prevent interference between the retainer (3) and the movable end adapter plate (2).

[0009] The retainer (3) is a stainless steel “I-shaped” rotating structure with a 4.5mm diameter through hole in the center, which facilitates the passage and fastening of screws.

[0010] The sliding door lock (4) is a stainless steel component consisting of a fixed door lock and a locking door lock. The fixed door lock is fixedly installed with the movable end adapter plate (2) through two 3.5mm diameter through holes, and a 11.5mm diameter through hole is left in the middle to facilitate the passage of the retainer (3). The locking door lock is an "L-shaped" sheet metal structure installed with the edging on both sides of the fixed door lock, which can slide. There is a locking structure at the front end of the locking door lock, which can achieve quick locking and quick disassembly functions with the retainer (3).

[0011] The first hinge (5) is a stainless steel component, which is assembled from a central pin and two stainless steel plates. One side of the stainless steel plate is connected to the movable end adapter plate (2), and the other side is connected to the long cable plate (6) to realize the angle opening and closing function.

[0012] The long cable tray (6) is made of stainless steel plate with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity; two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with the first hinge (5) and the second hinge (9); a weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable;

[0013] The short cable tray (7) is made of stainless steel plate with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity; two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with the second hinge (9) and the third hinge (10); a weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable.

[0014] The fixed end adapter plate (8) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the third hinge (10); and three through holes on the long side for easy installation with the cabinet.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] This invention proposes a cabinet cable tracking mechanism. The patented structure of this invention is simple and allows for quick locking and unlocking of the cable tracking frame without the need for additional tools. It also meets the cable tracking requirements of small devices, fundamentally solving the shortcomings of small devices where cables cannot move with the equipment and are inconvenient to disassemble and maintain. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet cable support frame mechanism of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding door lock and retainer of the present invention in a stationary locked state;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the fixed end adapter plate of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the quick separation of the sliding door lock and retainer in this invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting beam model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the active-end adapter board model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a retainer model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a sliding door lock model;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a hinge model;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a long cable tray model;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a short wiring board model;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a fixed-end adapter plate model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, contents, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0030] The present invention discloses a cabinet cable routing frame mechanism, comprising: a support beam (1), a movable end adapter plate (2), a retainer (3), a sliding door lock (4), a first hinge (5), a long cable routing plate (6), a short cable routing plate (7), a fixed end adapter plate (8), a second hinge (9), and a third hinge (10).

[0031] The support beam (1) is a rectangular sheet metal structure. The four sides are bent and welded to strengthen the support beam. There are two through holes with a diameter of 4.5mm at the center of the short side bends on both sides, which facilitates the fixed connection with the guide rails (inner rails) on both sides. The bottom surface of the support beam (1) has a rectangular slot to facilitate the passage of connectors and cables. At the same time, there are two countersunk holes on one side of the bottom surface to facilitate the connection and installation with the retainer (3).

[0032] The movable end adapter plate (2) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the hinge (5). The long side has eight countersunk holes for easy installation with the retainer (3). There are two through holes with a diameter of 10mm in the middle to prevent interference between the retainer (3) and the movable end adapter plate (2).

[0033] The retainer (3) is a stainless steel “I-shaped” rotating structure with a 4.5mm diameter through hole in the center, which facilitates the passage and fastening of screws.

[0034] The sliding door lock (4) is a stainless steel component consisting of a fixed door lock and a locking door lock. The fixed door lock is mainly fixed and installed using two 3.5mm diameter through holes and the movable end adapter plate (2). An 11.5mm diameter through hole is left in the middle to facilitate the passage of the retainer (3). The locking door lock is an "L-shaped" sheet metal structure that is installed with the edging on both sides of the fixed door lock. It can slide, and there is a locking structure at the front end of the locking door lock to achieve quick locking and quick unlocking functions with the retainer (3).

[0035] The first hinge (5) is a stainless steel component, which is assembled from a central pin and two stainless steel plates. One side of the stainless steel plate is connected to the movable end adapter plate (2), and the other side is connected to the long cable plate (6) to realize the angle opening and closing function.

[0036] The long cable tray (6) is made of stainless steel with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity. Two rivet screw holes are provided at each end to facilitate riveting installation with the first hinge (5) and the second hinge (9). A weight-reducing hole is provided in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable.

[0037] The short cable tray (7) is made of stainless steel with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity. Two rivet screw holes are provided at each end for riveting installation with the second hinge (9) and the third hinge (10). A weight-reducing hole is provided in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable.

[0038] The fixed end adapter plate (8) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the third hinge (10). Three through holes on the long side facilitate installation with the cabinet.

[0039] When the cabinet cable support mechanism is stationary ( Figure 1 The sliding door lock (4) and retainer (3) remain locked. Figure 2 The support beam (1), movable end adapter plate (2), hinge (5), long cable tray (6), short cable tray (7), and fixed end adapter plate (8) remain relatively stationary.

[0040] The cable tray mechanism in the cabinet moves to the far end along the three-section guide rails on both sides. Figure 3 When it is necessary to quickly remove the support beam (1) and perform equipment maintenance, quickly unlock the sliding door lock (4) and retainer (3). Figure 4 This allows for rapid separation from the cable tray.

[0041] This invention features a simple structure that allows for quick locking and unlocking of the cable guide without the need for additional tools. It also facilitates cable tracking for small devices, fundamentally addressing the shortcomings of small devices where cables cannot move with the equipment and where disassembly and maintenance are inconvenient.

[0042] Example 1:

[0043] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cabinet cable and cable tray mechanism that allows the cables of small devices to move with the cabinet and enables quick locking and unlocking.

[0044] A cabinet cable routing mechanism includes: a support beam (1), a movable end adapter plate (2), a retainer (3), a sliding door lock (4), a first hinge (5), a long cable routing plate (6), a short cable routing plate (7), a fixed end adapter plate (8), a second hinge (9), and a third hinge (10).

[0045] The support beam (1) is a rectangular sheet metal structure with the following dimensions: length 524mm, width 42mm, height 30mm, and plate thickness 2mm. The four sides are welded to enhance the strength of the support beam. Two 4.5mm diameter through holes are located at the center of the short side bends on both sides for easy connection to the guide rails (inner rails). The bottom surface of the support beam (1) has a rectangular slot (length 400mm, width 33mm) for connectors and cables to pass through. It also has two countersunk holes for easy connection and installation with the retainer (3).

[0046] The movable adapter plate (2) is an L-shaped steel plate with the following dimensions: length 55mm, width 25mm, height 40mm, and thickness 2mm. Two countersunk holes are provided on the short side for easy connection and installation with the hinge (5). Eight countersunk holes are provided on the long side for easy installation with the retainer. Two 10mm diameter through holes are provided in the middle to prevent interference between the retainer (3) and the movable adapter plate (2).

[0047] The retainer (3) is a stainless steel “I-shaped” rotating structure with the following dimensions: diameter 9.5mm and height 7.5mm. It has a 4.5mm diameter through hole in the center to facilitate the passage and fastening of screws.

[0048] The sliding door lock (4) has the following dimensions: length 44.5mm, width 17mm, height 11.5mm. It consists of two parts: a fixed door lock and a locking door lock. The fixed door lock is mainly installed by using two 3.5mm diameter through holes and the movable end adapter plate. There is an 11.5mm diameter through hole in the middle to facilitate the passage of the retainer (3). The locking door lock is an "L-shaped" sheet metal structure that is installed with the fixed door lock. It can slide and has a locking structure at the front end of the locking door lock to achieve quick locking and quick unlocking functions with the retainer.

[0049] The first hinge (5) has the following dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, and plate thickness 2mm. It is assembled from a central pin and stainless steel plates on both sides. One side of the stainless steel plate is connected to the movable end adapter plate (2), and the other side is connected to the long cable tray plate (6) to realize the angle opening and closing function.

[0050] Long cable tray (6), external dimensions: length 327mm, width 41mm, height 25mm, thickness 2mm. The long side has bends on both sides to strengthen the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity. Two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with hinges. A weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable.

[0051] Short cable tray (7), external dimensions: length 320mm, width 41mm, height 25mm, thickness 2mm. The long side has bends on both sides to strengthen the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity. Two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with hinges. A weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable.

[0052] The fixed end adapter plate (8) is an L-shaped steel plate with the following dimensions: length 40mm, width 32.5mm, height 40mm, and plate thickness 2mm. Two countersunk holes are left on the short side for easy connection and installation with hinges, and three through holes with a diameter of 4.5mm are left on the long side for easy installation with the cabinet.

[0053] The second hinge (9) has the following dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, and plate thickness 2mm. It is assembled from a central pin and stainless steel plates on both sides. One side of the stainless steel plate has a long cable tray (6), and the other side is connected to a short cable tray (7) to achieve the angle opening and closing function.

[0054] The third hinge (10) has the following dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, and plate thickness 2mm. It is assembled from a central pin and stainless steel plates on both sides. One side of the stainless steel plate has a short wiring plate (7), and the other side has a fixed end adapter plate (8) to realize the angle opening and closing function.

[0055] This invention features a simple structure that allows for quick locking and unlocking of the cable guide without the need for additional tools. It also facilitates cable tracking for small devices, fundamentally addressing the shortcomings of small devices where cables cannot move with the equipment and where disassembly and maintenance are inconvenient.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cabinet cable tray mechanism, characterized in that, The mechanism includes a support beam (1), a movable end adapter plate (2), a retainer (3), a sliding door lock (4), a first hinge (5), a long cable tray (6), a short cable tray (7), a fixed end adapter plate (8), a second hinge (9), and a third hinge (10). The support beam (1) is a rectangular sheet metal structure. The four sides are bent and welded to strengthen the support beam. There are two through holes with a diameter of 4.5mm at the center of the short side bends on both sides, which facilitates the fixed connection with the guide rails on both sides. The bottom surface of the support beam (1) has a rectangular slot to facilitate the connector and cable to pass through. At the same time, there are two countersunk holes on one side of the bottom surface to facilitate the connection and installation with the retainer (3). The movable end adapter plate (2) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the hinge (5); eight countersunk holes on the long side for easy installation with the retainer (3); and two through holes with a diameter of 10mm in the middle to prevent interference between the retainer (3) and the movable end adapter plate (2). The retainer (3) is a stainless steel "I-shaped" rotating structure with a 4.5mm diameter through hole in the center, which facilitates the passage and fastening of screws. The sliding door lock (4) is a stainless steel component consisting of a fixed door lock and a locking door lock. The fixed door lock is fixedly installed with the movable end adapter plate (2) through two 3.5mm diameter through holes, and a 11.5mm diameter through hole is left in the middle to facilitate the passage of the retainer (3). The locking door lock is an "L-shaped" sheet metal structure installed with the edging on both sides of the fixed door lock, and can slide. There is a locking structure at the front end of the locking door lock, which can achieve quick locking and quick disassembly functions with the retainer (3). The first hinge (5) is a stainless steel component, which is assembled from a central pin and two stainless steel plates. One side of the stainless steel plate is connected to the movable end adapter plate (2), and the other side is connected to the long cable plate (6) to realize the angle opening and closing function. The long cable tray (6) is made of stainless steel plate with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity; two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with the first hinge (5) and the second hinge (9); a weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable. The short cable tray (7) is made of stainless steel plate with bends on both sides of the long side to enhance the sheet metal strength and load-bearing capacity; two rivet screw holes are left at both ends to facilitate riveting and installation with the second hinge (9) and the third hinge (10); a weight reduction hole is left in the middle to provide a binding position for the cable. The fixed end adapter plate (8) is an L-shaped steel plate with two countersunk holes on the short side for easy connection and installation with the third hinge (10); and three through holes on the long side for easy installation with the cabinet. in, The second hinge (9) has the following dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, and plate thickness 2mm. It is assembled from a central pin and stainless steel plates on both sides. One side of the stainless steel plate has a long cable tray (6), and the other side is connected to a short cable tray (7) to achieve the angle opening and closing function. The third hinge (10) has the following dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, and plate thickness 2mm. It is assembled from a central pin and two stainless steel plates on both sides. One side of the stainless steel plate is connected to a short cable board (7), and the other side is connected to a fixed end adapter plate (8) to achieve the angle opening and closing function.

2. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Support beam (1) External dimensions: length 524mm, width 42mm, height 30mm, plate thickness 2mm.

3. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The dimensions of the movable end adapter plate (2) are: length 55mm, width 25mm, height 40mm, and plate thickness 2mm.

4. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Retainer (3) External dimensions: Diameter 9.5mm, height 7.5mm.

5. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Sliding door lock (4), external dimensions: length 44.5mm, width 17mm, height 11.5mm.

6. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, First hinge (5), external dimensions: length 38mm, width 38mm, height 6mm, plate thickness 2mm.

7. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Long cable board (6), external dimensions: length 327mm, width 41mm, height 25mm, board thickness 2mm.

8. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Short cable board (7), external dimensions: length 320mm, width 41mm, height 25mm, board thickness 2mm.

9. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Fixed end adapter plate (8) External dimensions: length 40mm, width 32.5mm, height 40mm, plate thickness 2mm.

10. The cabinet cable tray mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, When the cabinet cable tray mechanism is stationary, the sliding door lock (4) and the retainer (3) remain locked, and the support beam (1), the movable end adapter plate (2), the hinge (5), the long cable tray (6), the short cable tray (7), and the fixed end adapter plate (8) remain relatively stationary. When the cabinet cable tray mechanism moves to the far end with the three-section guide rails on both sides and it is necessary to quickly remove the support beam (1) and perform maintenance on the equipment, the sliding door lock (4) and the retainer (3) are quickly unlocked to achieve a state of rapid separation from the cable tray.

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