Alligator clip

Abstract

The invention relates to an alligator clip, which comprises a clamp group and an insulation group, the clamp group is provided with two clamping pieces, a clamping structure and an elastic piece, the clamping structure is arranged between the two clamping pieces, so that the two clamping pieces are combined through the clamping structure, the clamping structure is provided with a clamping part and a clamping part, and the elastic piece is arranged on the clamping part. The clamping part is arranged on one clamping piece and provided with a free end, the clamping part is arranged on the other clamping piece and combined with the free end of the clamping part in a clamping mode, and the elastic piece is arranged between the two clamping pieces, abuts against the two clamping pieces and is adjacent to the clamping structure. The insulation group is combined with the clamp group and is provided with two outer covers, and the two outer covers are respectively combined with the two clamping pieces, so that the alligator clip which is simple in structure, convenient to assemble and cost-saving is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a clamp, in particular to an alligator clamp with a simple structure, convenient assembly and cost saving. Background Art

[0002] Existing alligator clip 40 such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, there is a clamp group 41 and an insulating group 42, the clamp group 41 is provided with two clamping parts 43 and a torsion spring 44, the two clamping parts 43 are connected by a pivot 45, so that the two clamping parts 43 can move closer to or away from each other with the pivot 45 as a fulcrum, the torsion spring 44 is arranged between the two clamping parts 43 and abuts against the two clamping parts 43, thereby maintaining one end of the two clamping parts 43 in a state of abutment, wherein the pivot 45 passes through the torsion spring 44 and is combined with the two clamping parts 43 to provide an axial clamp group 41, the insulating group 42 is combined with the clamp group 41 and is provided with two outer covers 46, the two outer covers 46 are respectively combined with the two clamping parts 43, so as to provide an insulation effect, so that the existing crocodile clip 40 can be used to conduct electricity or telecommunications.

[0003] However, the existing alligator clip 40 is not easy to assemble. Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, since the two outer covers 46 are respectively covered on the outside of the two clamping members 43, if the two outer covers 46 are first combined with the two clamping members 43, the pivot 45 cannot pass through the two clamping members 43. Therefore, when assembling the existing alligator clip 40, the pivot 45 must first pass through the two clamping members 43 and the torsion spring 44, and then Figure 15 As shown, after the pivot 45 is riveted, the torsion spring 44 may be set between the two clamping parts 43. Moreover, during the assembly process, in order to keep one end of the two clamping parts 43 in a state of abutment, the torsion spring 44 needs to be pressed between the two clamping parts 43 for assembly. At this time, on the one hand, the pivot 45 needs to be correspondingly passed through the two clamping parts 43 and the torsion spring 44, and on the other hand, the torsion spring 44 needs to be pressed through the two clamping parts 43, which relatively increases the time and inconvenience required for assembly. Further, after completing the above-mentioned assembly, the two outer covers 46 are respectively connected to the The two clamping parts 43 are combined, and in order to prevent the two outer covers 46 from falling off during the use of the existing crocodile clip 40, the two outer covers 46 need to be fixed to the two clamping parts 43 respectively by hot melting. Since the two outer covers 46 need to be hot-melted through the inner sides of the two clamping parts 43, the two clamping parts 43 need to be opened and fixed with a jig before the hot melting operation can be performed. This not only increases the time required for assembly, but also requires the purchase of an additional jig for use, which relatively increases the cost required for assembly. In summary, the existing crocodile clip 40 still has room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing alligator clips in actual operation, the present invention has been developed through continuous testing and research to improve the existing shortcomings. The alligator clip of the present invention has a streamlined structure that not only does not require a pivot joint, but also eliminates the need for the purchase and use of additional jigs during the assembly process, allowing for convenient assembly. This provides an alligator clip with a streamlined structure, easy assembly, and cost-saving.

[0005] Based on the above objectives, the present invention provides an alligator clip, which includes:

[0006] A clamp assembly comprising two clamping members, a locking structure, and an elastic member. The locking structure is disposed between the two clamping members to couple the two clamping members together. The locking structure comprises a locking portion and a locking portion. The locking portion is disposed on one of the clamping members and has a free end. The locking portion is disposed on the other clamping member and is locked and coupled to the free end of the locking portion. The elastic member is disposed between the two clamping members, abutting against the two clamping members, and adjacent to the locking structure.

[0007] An insulation group is combined with the clamp group and is provided with two outer covers, and the two outer covers are respectively combined with the two clamping pieces.

[0008] Furthermore, as described above in the alligator clip, the locking portion of the locking structure is provided on one of the clamping parts and is composed of two locking pieces that are arranged at intervals and can be elastically deformed, each of the locking pieces has a locking end and the locking end forms the free end of the locking portion, the locking portion of the locking structure is provided on the other clamping part and is composed of two locking holes that are arranged at intervals and are respectively locked and combined with the two locking pieces, and the inner surface of each locking portion abuts against the locking end of the corresponding locking piece.

[0009] Furthermore, as mentioned above, each of the clamping parts has a plurality of assembly holes arranged at intervals, and each of the outer covers has a plurality of assembly parts on its inner surface, and the plurality of assembly parts are respectively inserted into the assembly holes of the corresponding clamping parts.

[0010] Preferably, as described above, the two clamping members are respectively a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the two outer covers are respectively a first outer cover and a second outer cover, the first outer cover is combined with the first clamping member, and the second outer cover is combined with the second clamping member.

[0011] Preferably, as described above, the two clamping members are provided with a coupling seat on the inner surface thereof, and both ends of the elastic member are respectively coupled to the coupling seats of the two clamping members, so that the elastic member can be firmly disposed between the two clamping members.

[0012] Preferably, in the aforementioned alligator clip, the elastic member is a compression spring.

[0013] Due to the above-mentioned technical features, when assembling the crocodile clip of the present invention, since it is not necessary to connect the two clamping parts through a pivot, the two outer covers can be first respectively connected to the two clamping parts and fixed by hot melting. After the two outer covers are fixed on the two clamping parts, the elastic part is set between the connecting seats of the two clamping parts. At this time, it is only necessary to bring the two clamping parts relatively close to each other so that the clamping ends of the two clamping pieces of the clamping part can be clamped and connected with the two clamping holes of the clamping part, thereby conveniently completing the assembly of the crocodile clip of the present invention. Not only is the assembly relatively convenient and time-saving, but there is no need to purchase additional jigs for use, which is relatively cost-effective, thereby providing a crocodile clip with a streamlined structure, easy assembly and cost-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of the alligator clip of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the alligator clip of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 FIG. 2 is another exploded perspective view of the alligator clip of the present invention. FIG.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional side view of the alligator clip of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is another cross-sectional side view of the alligator clip of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of the alligator clip clamp assembly of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the clamp assembly of the alligator clip of the present invention (the elastic member is omitted).

[0021] Figure 8 1 is a cross-sectional side view of the clamp assembly of the alligator clip of the present invention (the elastic member is omitted).

[0022] Figure 9 A side sectional view of the alligator clip of the present invention in operation.

[0023] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the operation of the alligator clip clamp assembly of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 11 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the alligator clip clamp assembly of the present invention when in operation (the elastic member is omitted).

[0025] Figure 12This is a three-dimensional exploded view of an existing alligator clip.

[0026] Figure 13 The figure is a three-dimensional appearance diagram of a conventional alligator clip fixture set.

[0027] Figure 14 It is a cross-sectional side view of a conventional alligator clip fixture assembly.

[0028] Figure 15 The figure is a partial cross-sectional side view of a clamp assembly of an existing alligator clip.

[0029] Description of main component symbols:

[0030] 10 fixture sets

[0031] 11 first clamping member 111 assembly hole

[0032] 12 Second clamping member 121: assembly hole

[0033] 13 snap-fit structure 14 elastic member

[0034] 15 locking portion 16 locking portion

[0035] 17 joint seat 18 card setting piece

[0036] 181 card end 19 card hole

[0037] 20: Insulation group

[0038] 21 first outer cover 211 assembly

[0039] 22 Second outer cover 221 assembly

[0040] 40: Alligator clip

[0041] 41 clamp group 42 insulation group

[0042] 43 clamping member 44 torsion spring

[0043] 45 pivot 46 outer cover DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "one side," "one end," "one side," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] It should also be understood that the terms used in the present specification are only for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used in the present specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0048] It should be further understood that the term "and / or" used in the present description and the appended claims refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0049] The accompanying drawings illustrate various schematic diagrams of structures according to embodiments disclosed herein. These figures are not drawn to scale; for clarity, some details are exaggerated and some details may be omitted. The shapes of the various regions and layers shown in the figures, as well as their relative sizes and positional relationships, are merely exemplary and may deviate in practice due to manufacturing tolerances or technical limitations. Those skilled in the art may design regions / layers with different shapes, sizes, and relative positions as needed.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the alligator clip of the present invention comprises a clamp assembly 10 and an insulation assembly 20, wherein:

[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the clamp assembly 10 includes a first clamping member 11, a second clamping member 12, a locking structure 13 and an elastic member 14, wherein the two clamping members 11 and 12 are made of a conductive material and are rotatably combined. The locking structure 13 is provided between the two clamping members 11 and 12 so that the two clamping members 11 and 12 are combined by the locking structure 13. The locking structure 13 includes a locking portion 15 and a locking portion 16. The locking portion 15 is provided on one of the clamping members 11 and 12 and has a free end, and the locking portion 16 is provided on the other of the clamping members 11 and 12 and is connected to the free end of the locking portion 15. The elastic member 14 is arranged between the two clamping members 11 and 12 and abuts against the two clamping members 11 and 12 and is adjacent to the clamping structure 13. The elastic member 14 pushes the two clamping members 11 and 12 so that the ends away from the elastic member 14 are close to each other and abut against each other. Further, the two clamping members 11 and 12 are respectively provided with a combination seat 17 on the inner surface. The two ends of the elastic member 14 are respectively combined with the combination seats 17 of the two clamping members 11 and 12, so that the elastic member 14 can be firmly arranged between the two clamping members 11 and 12. Preferably, the elastic member 14 is a compression spring. Further, please refer to the following Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, each of the clamping members 11 , 12 is provided with a plurality of assembly holes 111 , 121 arranged at intervals.

[0052] Preferably, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the locking portion 15 of the locking structure 13 is provided on the first clamping member 11 and is composed of two spaced-apart and elastically deformable locking pieces 18. The two locking pieces 18 can be formed on the first clamping member 11 by stamping and have a locking end 181. The locking end 181 of each of the locking pieces 18 forms the free end of the locking portion 15. The locking portion 16 of the locking structure 13 is provided on the second clamping member 12 and is composed of two spaced-apart locking holes 19 respectively locked with the two locking pieces 18. Each of the locking holes 19 can be formed on the second clamping member 12 by stamping, so that The inner surface of each engaging hole 19 abuts against the engaging end 181 of the corresponding engaging piece 18, allowing the two clamping members 11 and 12 to be rotatably coupled together without providing a pivot by engaging the two engaging pieces 18 with the corresponding engaging holes 19, thereby providing a non-axial clamp assembly 10; furthermore, the positions of the engaging portion 15 and the engaging portion 16 of the engaging structure 13 can be interchanged, that is, the engaging portion 15 can be provided on the second clamping member 12, and the engaging portion 16 can be provided on the first clamping member 11, as long as the engaging portion 16 can be coupled with the engaging portion 15.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 2 to 5As shown, the insulation group 20 is combined with the clamp group 10 and is provided with a first outer cover 21 and a second outer cover 22. The two outer covers 21 and 22 are made of an insulating material and are respectively combined with the two clamping parts 11 and 12, wherein each of the outer covers 21 and 22 is provided with a plurality of assembly parts 211 and 221 on the inner surface, and the plurality of assembly parts 211 and 221 are respectively penetrated into the plurality of assembly holes 111 and 121 of the corresponding clamping parts 11 and 12. When the two outer covers 21 and 22 are respectively combined with the two clamping parts 11 and 12, the two outer covers 21 and 22 are respectively fixed to the two clamping parts 11 and 12 by hot melting. Preferably, the first outer cover 21 is fixedly combined with the first clamping part 11, and the second outer cover 22 is fixedly combined with the second clamping part 12.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, when the user uses the alligator clip of the present invention, the two outer covers 21 and 22 can be pressed to drive the two clamping members 11 and 12 to move. Figure 11 As shown, relative movement is generated by using the locking structure 13 as a fulcrum, thereby pressing against the elastic member 14 and causing the two clamping members 11 and 12 to move away from each other at one end away from the elastic member 14. At this time, the alligator clip of the present invention can be moved to a wire or a signal line, and after releasing the force on the two outer covers 21 and 22, the elastic member 14 in the compressed state will push the two clamping members 11 and 12 to rotate and return to the initial position, causing the two clamping members 11 and 12 to clamp against the wire or signal line at one end away from the elastic member 14, thus completing the use of the alligator clip of the present invention. When the alligator clip of the present invention is to be separated from the wire or signal line after use, the two outer covers 21 and 22 only need to be pressed to separate the two clamping members 11 and 12 from the wire or signal line.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when assembling the crocodile clip of the present invention, since it is not necessary to connect the two clamping members 11 and 12 through a pivot, the two outer covers 21 and 22 can be respectively combined with the two clamping members 11 and 12 for hot-melt fixing. After the two outer covers 21 and 22 are fixed on the two clamping members 11 and 12, the elastic member 14 is set between the combination seats 17 of the two clamping members 11 and 12. At this time, it is only necessary to bring the two clamping members 11 and 12 closer together, and then the clamping ends 181 of the two clamping pieces 18 of the clamping portion 15 can be fixed as shown in FIG. Figure 5 The two engaging holes 19 of the engaging portion 16 are engaged with each other to conveniently complete the assembly of the alligator clip of the present invention. Not only is the assembly relatively convenient and time-saving, but there is no need to purchase additional jigs for use, which is relatively cost-effective. This provides an alligator clip with a streamlined structure, easy assembly, and cost-saving.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An alligator clip, characterized in that: Includes: A clamp assembly comprising two clamping members, a locking structure, and an elastic member. The locking structure is disposed between the two clamping members to couple the two clamping members together. The locking structure comprises a locking portion and a locking portion. The locking portion is disposed on one of the clamping members and has a free end. The locking portion is disposed on the other clamping member and is locked and coupled to the free end of the locking portion. The elastic member is disposed between the two clamping members, abutting against the two clamping members, and adjacent to the locking structure. An insulation group is combined with the clamp group and is provided with two outer covers, and the two outer covers are respectively combined with the two clamping pieces.

2. The alligator clip according to claim 1, wherein: The locking portion of the locking structure is provided on one of the clamping parts and is composed of two locking pieces that are arranged at intervals and can be elastically deformed. Each of the locking pieces has a locking end and the locking end forms the free end of the locking portion. The locking portion of the locking structure is provided on the other clamping part and is composed of two locking holes that are arranged at intervals and are respectively locked and combined with the two locking pieces. The inner surface of each locking portion abuts against the locking end of the corresponding locking piece.

3. The alligator clip according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the clamping pieces is provided with a plurality of assembling holes arranged at intervals, and each of the outer covers is provided with a plurality of assembling pieces on the inner surface. The plurality of assembling pieces are respectively passed through the plurality of assembling holes of the corresponding clamping pieces.

4. The alligator clip according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The two clamping members are respectively a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the two outer covers are respectively a first outer cover and a second outer cover, the first outer cover is combined with the first clamping member, and the second outer cover is combined with the second clamping member.

5. The alligator clip according to claim 4, wherein: The two clamping members are respectively provided with a coupling seat on the inner surface, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively coupled with the coupling seats of the two clamping members, so that the elastic member can be stably arranged between the two clamping members.

6. The alligator clip according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The elastic member is a compression spring.

7. The alligator clip according to claim 1, wherein: The two clamping members are respectively a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the two outer covers are respectively a first outer cover and a second outer cover, the first outer cover is combined with the first clamping member, and the second outer cover is combined with the second clamping member.

8. The alligator clip according to claim 7, wherein: The locking portion of the locking structure is provided on the first clamping piece and is composed of two locking pieces that are arranged at intervals and can be elastically deformed. Each of the locking pieces has a locking end and the locking end forms the free end of the locking portion. The locking portion of the locking structure is provided on the second clamping piece and is composed of two locking holes that are arranged at intervals and are respectively locked and combined with the two locking pieces. The inner surface of each locking portion abuts against the locking end of the corresponding locking piece.

9. The alligator clip according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: Each of the clamping pieces is provided with a plurality of assembling holes arranged at intervals, and each of the outer covers is provided with a plurality of assembling pieces on the inner surface. The plurality of assembling pieces are respectively passed through the assembling holes of the corresponding clamping pieces.

10. The alligator clip according to claim 9, wherein: The elastic member is a compression spring.

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