A quick-release tool for locking nuts and its usage method

Abstract

This application relates to a quick-installation tool for clip-on nuts and its method of use, belonging to the field of clip-on nut installation technology. The quick-installation tool for clip-on nuts includes: a main body, with a pusher and a clamping part at its end. The pusher is located within the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the clip of the clip-on nut. The clamping part is used to clamp the clip-on nut and the cabinet mounting post. The main body also has a drive part for driving the clamping part to close. This application can solve the problems of low efficiency and easy injury to operators during the installation and removal of clip-on nuts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clip nut installation technology, specifically to a clip nut quick-installation tool and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Clip-on nuts are widely used in communication cabinets for fixing equipment. They consist of a flexible outer shell with clips and a square nut with a through threaded hole. During installation, the flexible clips are compressed and inserted into the pre-drilled square hole on the cabinet mounting post. The clips spring back, thus completing the positioning and installation of the clip-on nut, and finally fixing the equipment inside the cabinet.

[0003] In engineering production, clip-on nuts are typically installed or removed by prying with a flathead screwdriver or clamping with needle-nose pliers. However, due to the small contact area of ​​the flathead screwdriver and the smooth surface of the clip-on nut, the contact is unstable, causing the screwdriver to slip and injure the operator's hand. The nut can also easily fall into narrow spaces inside the cabinet, making it difficult to remove, resulting in wasted resources and hindering later cleaning of the machine room. Furthermore, the contact surfaces of the needle-nose pliers and the clip-on nut are angled, making it easy for them to slip and detach, further complicating the installation and removal process. When a large number of clip-on nuts need to be installed and removed, the lack of convenient tools requires significant manpower, resources, and time, and can easily cause serious injury to operators. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a quick-installation tool for clip nuts and a method for using it, which can solve the problems of low efficiency and easy injury to operators when installing and removing clip nuts.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a quick-release tool for snap-fit ​​nuts, the quick-release tool for snap-fit ​​nuts comprising:

[0006] The main body has a pusher and a clamping part at its end. The pusher is located in the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the clamping foot of the clip nut. The clamping part is used to clamp the clip nut and the cabinet hanging column. The main body is also provided with a drive part for driving the clamping part to close.

[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the clamping part includes a pressure plate and a support part spaced apart from the pressure plate, the pressure plate being used to hold a snap-fit ​​nut and the support part being used to hold a cabinet hanging post.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the pressing tablet is inclined toward the clamping area.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the support portion is L-shaped, with one end perpendicularly connected to the end of the main body portion and the other end extending horizontally towards the front edge.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the main body is an elastic frame structure formed by bending back a sheet-like component.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the drive unit includes a pressing section located in the middle of the main body.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the drive unit further includes a pull arm disposed at the pressing section.

[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the bend of the main body portion forms an inclined curved portion.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the pusher is a pusher piece that matches the size of the clip foot of the clip nut.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a method for using a quick-release tool for clip-on nuts, characterized in that the method for using the quick-release tool for clip-on nuts includes:

[0016] Tilt the clip nut and insert one of the clips into the hole of the rack mounting post;

[0017] Use the pusher of the quick-release tool to push the other clip of the clip nut to the hole next to the rack post;

[0018] The drive unit drives the clamping unit to press against the clip nut, and with the help of the clamping unit and the support point of the rack column, the other clip of the clip nut is pressed into the hole of the rack column.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include:

[0020] The quick-release tool for snap-fit ​​nuts in this application includes a main body 1. The end of the main body 1 is provided with a pusher 11 and a clamping part. The pusher 11 is located in the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the snap-fit ​​nut's clip. The clamping part is used to clamp the snap-fit ​​nut and the cabinet hanging column. The main body 1 is also provided with a drive part for driving the clamping part to close.

[0021] Therefore, for the installation environment of clip-on nuts, a specially shaped pusher 11 is used to push the neck of the elastic clip. When aligned with the installation hole, the drive part of the clip-on nut quick-installation tool is pinched or pulled, and the elastic clip enters the square hole and springs back to release, completing the installation of the clip-on nut. When applying force, the hand does not need to touch the clip-on nut, eliminating the risk of hand injury. Moreover, the structure is simple, reliable, compact, and portable, making it suitable for use on-site or in confined spaces. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the quick-release tool for clip nuts according to this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an application scenario diagram of the quick-release tool for clip nuts in this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clip nut assembly;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the pre-installed state of the device in this application.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the push-top locking pin in this application;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the squeezed-in position of this application.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the tension and compression positioning state of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the state after the installation of this application is completed;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the method for using the quick-release tool for clip nuts in this application.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 11. Push-out component; 12. Pressure plate; 13. Support; 14. Pressing section; 15. Pull arm; 2. Clip nut; 21. Elastic shell; 211. First clip; 212. Second clip; 22. Square nut; 3. Cabinet hanging column; 31. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] This application provides a quick-release tool for clip-on nuts.

[0035] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the quick-release tool for clip-on nuts according to this application. Figure 1 As shown, the quick-release tool for clip nuts includes: main body 1.

[0036] The main body 1 has a pusher 11 and a clamping part at one end. The pusher 11 is located in the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the clamping foot of the clip nut. The clamping part is used to clamp the clip nut and the cabinet hanging column. The main body 1 is also provided with a drive part for driving the clamping part to close.

[0037] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the clip nut 2 includes an elastic outer shell 21 and a square nut 22. The elastic outer shell 21 is provided with two clips: a first clip 211 and a second clip 212. The rack mounting post 3 has a large number of mounting holes 31, which serve as the clip fixing holes for the clip nut 2.

[0038] In practical use, first tilt the first clamping foot 211 on one side of the clip nut 2 and install it into the mounting hole 31 of the rack post 3. Then, use the drive unit to close the clamping part, so that the clip nut quick-install tool clamps the clip nut 2 and the rack post 3. Then, use the pusher 11 to push the second clamping foot 212, so that the second clamping foot 212 also enters into the mounting hole of the rack post, thus completing the installation. Throughout the process, the operator's hands do not need to touch the clip nut 2, which can effectively prevent injury to the operator. The pusher 11 is a pusher piece that matches the size of the clamping foot of the clip nut.

[0039] In one embodiment, the clamping part includes a pressure plate 12 and a support part 13 spaced apart from the pressure plate 12. The pressure plate 12 is used to hold the clip nut 2, and the support part 13 is used to hold the cabinet hanging column 3.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to better clamp, the pressure plate 12 is inclined inward into the clamping area, so as to better abut against the clip nut 2; the support part 13 is L-shaped, one end of which is vertically connected to the end of the main body part 1, and the other end extends horizontally in the front direction. When in use, it can extend to the bottom of the cabinet hanging column 3, so as to provide support as a good fulcrum.

[0041] In one embodiment, the main body 1 is an elastic frame structure formed by bending a sheet-like piece, and the bending point of the main body 1 forms an inclined curved portion. Thus, it can deform by squeezing itself, thereby closing the clamping portion. Therefore, in this embodiment, the driving portion includes a pressing section 14 located in the middle of the main body 1.

[0042] Furthermore, when the installation space is limited and it is inconvenient to squeeze, the drive unit also includes a pull arm 15 located at the pressing section. In this way, pulling the pull arm 15 can also close the clamping part.

[0043] The following explains the specific working principle of the quick-release tool for clip-on nuts:

[0044] First, perform pre-installation positioning, see [link / reference] Figure 4 As shown, select the mounting hole 31 on the rack mounting post 3, tilt the clip nut 2, and insert its first clip 211 into the mounting hole 31 and fit it against the hole wall.

[0045] Then proceed with pushing and clamping the feet, see below. Figure 5 As shown, the tongue-shaped pusher of the quick-release tool for the clip nut extends into the recess (neck) of the second clip foot 212 of the clip nut 2, and the notch at the support part 13 "engages" with the wall of the cabinet hanging column 3. Push the quick-release tool for the clip nut in the direction of the arrow, and the second clip foot 212 of the clip nut 2 reaches the position of the mounting hole 31 due to the push.

[0046] Next, squeeze and position the object, see [link / reference] Figure 6 As shown, when there is enough operating space, keep the state of step 2, pinch the quick-release tool for the clip nut with two fingers in the direction of the arrow, and with the help of the force fulcrum provided by the support part 13, the pressure plate 12 presses against the elastic shell 21 of the clip nut and presses the second clip 212 into the mounting hole 31. The second clip 212 automatically springs back and snaps into the mounting hole 31.

[0047] If the operating space is narrow and squeezing is inconvenient, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, while maintaining the state of step 2, pull the pull arm 15 of the clip nut with two fingers in the direction of the arrow. With the help of the fulcrum, the pressure plate 12 presses against the elastic outer shell 21 of the clip nut and presses the second locking foot 212 into the mounting hole 31. The second locking foot 212 automatically springs back and locks into the mounting hole 31.

[0048] The installation is now complete. See below. Figure 8 As shown, after the second locking foot 212 of the clip nut 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 31 of the rack post 3, the squeezing or pulling pressure is released, the clip nut quick-install tool is retracted, and the installation is completed.

[0049] In summary, the quick-release tool for snap-fit ​​nuts in this application includes a main body 1. The end of the main body 1 is provided with a pusher 11 and a clamping part. The pusher 11 is located in the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the snap-fit ​​nut's clip. The clamping part is used to clamp the snap-fit ​​nut and the cabinet hanging column. The main body 1 is also provided with a drive part for driving the clamping part to close.

[0050] Therefore, for the installation environment of clip-on nuts, a specially shaped pusher 11 is used to push the neck of the elastic clip. When aligned with the installation hole, the drive part of the clip-on nut quick-installation tool is pinched or pulled, and the elastic clip enters the square hole and springs back to release, completing the installation of the clip-on nut. When applying force, the hand does not need to touch the clip-on nut, eliminating the risk of hand injury. Moreover, the structure is simple, reliable, compact, and portable, making it suitable for use on-site or in confined spaces.

[0051] This application also provides a method for using a quick-release tool for clip-on nuts.

[0052] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the method for using the quick-release nut tool of this application. Figure 9 As shown, the method of using the quick-release nut tool includes:

[0053] S1. Inclined clip nut: Insert one of the clips of the clip nut into the mounting hole of the rack column;

[0054] S2. Use the pusher 11 of the quick-release tool for the clip nut to push the other clip of the clip nut to the mounting hole next to the rack post.

[0055] S3. The drive unit drives the clamping unit to press against the clip nut, and with the help of the clamping unit and the support point of the rack column, the other clip of the clip nut is pressed into the mounting hole of the rack column.

[0056] In one embodiment, the clamping part includes a pressure plate 12 and a support part 13 spaced apart from the pressure plate 12, wherein the pressure plate 12 abuts against the clip nut and the support part 13 abuts against the cabinet hanging column.

[0057] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the pressure plate 12 is inclined toward the clamping area.

[0058] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the support portion 13 is L-shaped, with one end vertically connected to the end of the main body portion 1, and the other end extending horizontally towards the front edge.

[0059] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the main body 1 is an elastic frame structure formed by bending back a sheet-like component.

[0060] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the driving part includes a pressing section 14 located in the middle of the main body 1.

[0061] when

[0062] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the drive unit further includes a pull arm 15 disposed at the pressing section.

[0063] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the bend of the main body 1 is formed into an inclined curved portion.

[0064] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the pusher 11 is a pusher piece that matches the size of the clip foot of the clip nut.

[0065] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0066] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0067] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A quick-release tool for locking nuts, characterized in that, The quick-release tool for the clip-on nut includes: The main body (1) has a pusher (11) and a clamping part at its end. The pusher (11) is located in the clamping area formed by the clamping part and is used to push the clamping foot of the clip nut. The clamping part is used to clamp the clip nut and the cabinet hanging column. The main body (1) is also provided with a drive part for driving the clamping part to close.

2. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping part includes a pressure plate (12) and a support part (13) spaced apart from the pressure plate (12). The pressure plate (12) is used to hold the clip nut, and the support part (13) is used to hold the cabinet hanging column.

3. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing tablet (12) is inclined toward the clamping area.

4. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The support part (13) is L-shaped, with one end vertically connected to the end of the main body part (1), and the other end extending horizontally towards the front edge.

5. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) is an elastic frame structure formed by bending back a sheet.

6. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The drive unit includes a pressing section (14) located in the middle of the main body (1).

7. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The drive unit also includes a pull arm (15) disposed at the pressing section.

8. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The main body (1) has a bend that is set at an angle.

9. The quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pusher (11) is a pusher piece that matches the size of the clip foot of the clip nut.

10. A method of using the quick-release tool for clip-on nuts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method of using the quick-release tool for clip-on nuts includes: Tilt the clip nut and insert one of the clips into the mounting hole of the rack post; Using the pusher (11) of the quick-install tool for clip nuts, push the other clip of the clip nut to the mounting hole next to the rack post; The drive unit drives the clamping part to press against the clip nut, and with the help of the clamping part and the support point of the rack column, the other clip of the clip nut is pressed into the mounting hole of the rack column.

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