Plastic cable tie removing tool

Abstract

The invention discloses a plastic cable tie dismantling tool which comprises a clamp, a positioning insertion piece assembled at one end of the clamp in the same length direction and a shifting tongue unit assembled at the other end of the clamp and matched with the positioning insertion piece, and the shifting tongue unit comprises an unlocking piece which can be inserted between a spring bolt and a cable tie body and can push the spring bolt to be separated from the cable tie body. The length direction of the unlocking piece is perpendicular to the length direction of the clamp end connected with the clamp, the plane where the positioning inserting piece is located is perpendicular to the plane where the unlocking piece is located, when the cable tie is used, the unlocking piece can be inserted into a gap between the spring bolt and the cable tie body, the spring bolt is separated from the cable tie body, and at the moment, the cable tie body can be pulled to be detached, so that the cable tie is convenient to use. According to the clamp, the wire can be prevented from being damaged, the detached binding belt can be reused, the two ends of the clamp can conveniently stretch into a narrow space to be used, the unlocking piece and the positioning inserting piece cannot puncture and scratch the wire in the using process, and the wire does not need to be scratched and punctured when the clamp is used in the narrow space or in the environment with poor light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to cable tie removal tools, and in particular to a plastic cable tie removal tool. Background Art

[0002] Cable ties offer high strength, self-locking, insulation safety, high efficiency, and low cost. Combined with their adaptability and diverse special variants, they have become an irreplaceable binding tool in modern engineering and everyday life. Cable ties typically consist of a tie body, a tie head, and a locking tongue mounted on the head. The tie body is equipped with tie teeth that interact with the tongue to achieve self-locking and anti-loosening properties.

[0003] Wiring modifications are a common occurrence in the daily work of civil aircraft maintenance. Modifying existing aircraft wiring inevitably involves adding or removing wiring from the complex wiring. The wiring is typically tied together with plastic ties, especially on the rear panel of a computer, where the wires are very thin and can cross.

[0004] The existing method for removing cable ties is to use pliers. However, due to the dense wiring and lack of good lighting, the pliers are very sharp, making it extremely easy to cut the wrong wire, or even sever it without the worker noticing. Sometimes, the pliers even cut the wrong wire as they approach the tie. If a wire is cut or damaged but not disconnected, it can cause a malfunction or intermittent failure, posing a serious safety hazard. Even if the error is discovered, the flight delays and material consumption caused by replacing the wires are significant economic losses, necessitating the design of a plastic cable tie removal tool. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the problem in the prior art that wires are easily accidentally cut or damaged when using pliers to remove cable ties.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a plastic cable tie removal tool, comprising: a clamp, a positioning insert assembled at one end of the clamp in the same length direction, and a tongue unit assembled at the other end of the clamp and matching the positioning insert, the tongue unit including an unlocking piece that can be inserted between a locking tongue and a cable tie body and can push the locking tongue to separate from the cable tie body, the length direction of the unlocking piece is perpendicular to the length direction of the clamp end to which the clamp is connected, and the plane where the positioning insert is located is perpendicular to the plane where the unlocking piece is located.

[0007] Preferably, the tongue-pulling unit also includes a mounting block fixedly connected to the end of the clamp and a slider which has an obtuse angle with the unlocking piece and is fixedly connected to the unlocking piece. The slider is slidably connected to the mounting block along its own length direction, and the unlocking piece is assembled on the end of the slider close to the positioning plug.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting block is equipped with an elastic member that abuts against the end of the slider away from the unlocking piece.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting block includes a pair of blocks assembled together by a number of first mounting bolts, and a first strip slide groove matching the slider is recessed on the block, and the end of the first strip slide groove close to the unlocking piece is connected to a second strip slide groove whose length direction is consistent with the length direction of the unlocking piece, and the width of the second strip slide groove is greater than the thickness of the unlocking piece.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic member is a spring located in the first strip-shaped slide groove, and both ends of the spring respectively conflict with the end of the first strip-shaped slide groove away from the second strip-shaped slide groove and the end of the slider away from the unlocking piece.

[0011] Preferably, a mounting sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning insert, and the mounting sleeve is assembled on the end of the clamp through at least one second mounting bolt.

[0012] Preferably, the clamp comprises a pair of rotating arms hinged to each other at the middle, and one end of the rotating arm is provided with a rubber sleeve.

[0013] Preferably, the step difference between the side wall of the slider away from the elastic member and the side wall of the unlocking piece away from the elastic member is greater than or equal to the thickness between the side wall of the second strip through groove away from the elastic member and the adjacent side wall of the mounting block.

[0014] According to the above technical solution, the present invention provides a plastic cable tie removal tool, which has the following beneficial technical effects compared with the prior art: First, when in use, the unlocking piece can be inserted into the gap between the lock tongue and the cable tie body, and the lock tongue and the cable tie body are separated. At this time, the cable tie body can be pulled out in the cable tie head to remove the cable tie, which not only avoids damaging the wire, but also allows the removed cable tie to be reused; Secondly, the ends of the clamp are easy to insert into small spaces for use, and the unlocking piece and positioning insert will not puncture or scratch the wires during use, so there is no need to worry about scratching or puncturing the wires when using it in small spaces or poorly lit environments; Thirdly, this tool is not only suitable for cable ties used to bind wires, but also for cable ties used in other fields, and can be used for cable ties of various specifications.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation methods; and the parts not involved in the present invention are the same as the existing technology or can be implemented by using the existing technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the present invention but do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a plastic cable tie removal tool provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of a plastic cable tie removal tool provided by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a tongue-pulling unit of a plastic cable tie removal tool provided by the present invention; Figure 4 It is a partial schematic diagram of a tongue-pulling unit of a plastic cable tie removal tool provided by the present invention.

[0017] Description of Reference Numerals 1. Clamp; 2. Positioning insert; 3. Unlocking piece; 4. Mounting block; 5. Slider; 6. Elastic member; 7. First mounting bolt; 8. Block; 9. First strip slide; 10. Second strip slide; 11. Mounting sleeve; 12. Second mounting bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0019] In the present invention, unless otherwise stated, directional words such as "upper, lower, inside, outside" contained in a term merely represent the orientation of the term in normal usage, or are common names understood by those skilled in the art, and should not be regarded as limitations on the term.

[0020] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a plastic cable tie removal tool comprises: a clamp 1, a positioning insert 2 assembled at one end of the clamp 1 in the same length direction, and a tongue unit assembled at the other end of the clamp 1 and matching with the positioning insert 2, the tongue unit comprising an unlocking piece 3 that can be inserted between a locking tongue and a cable tie body and can push the locking tongue to separate from the cable tie body, the length direction of the unlocking piece 3 is perpendicular to the length direction of the end of the clamp 1 to which the clamp 1 is connected, and the plane where the positioning insert 2 is located is perpendicular to the plane where the unlocking piece 3 is located.

[0021] In the above technical solution, when in use, the positioning insert 2 is inserted between the cable tie head and the wire, and then the unlocking piece 3 is inserted into the gap between the lock tongue and the cable tie body, and then the unlocking piece 3 is moved away from the cable tie body, so that the lock tongue and the cable tie body are separated. At this time, the cable tie body can be pulled in the cable tie head to remove the cable tie. Compared with the use of traditional pliers, not only can damage to the wire be avoided, but the removed cable tie can be reused, and the two ends of the clamp 1 are also convenient for inserting into a narrow space for use. The tip and blade of the pliers will inadvertently puncture and scratch the wire, while the unlocking piece 3 and the positioning insert 2 will not puncture the wire, so there is no need to worry about scratching or puncturing the wire when using it in a narrow space. The positioning insert 2 is in the form of a sheet, so it can be inserted between the cable tie and the wire, and its function is to play a positioning role, thereby facilitating the use of the unlocking piece 3; and the unlocking piece 3 is also in the form of a sheet, so it can also be inserted between the lock tongue and the cable tie body; This tool is not only suitable for cable ties used to bind wires, but also suitable for cable ties used in other fields, and can be used for cable ties of various specifications.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tongue-pushing unit further includes a mounting block 4 fixedly connected to the end of the clamp 1 and a slider 5 which has an obtuse angle with the unlocking piece 3 and is fixedly connected to the unlocking piece 3. The slider 5 is slidably connected to the mounting block 4 along its own length direction, and the unlocking piece 3 is assembled on the end of the slider 5 close to the positioning insert 2.

[0023] In the above technical solution, after the positioning plug 2 is inserted between the cable tie and the wire or into the wire, the unlocking piece 3 is inserted between the lock tongue and the cable tie body, and then the clamp 1 is held so that the two ends of the clamp 1 are close to each other. Because the unlocking piece 3 will be stuck after being inserted between the lock tongue and the cable tie body, and the positioning plug 2 cannot move after being inserted, at this time only the mounting block 4 moves close to the positioning plug 2. Because the angle between the slider 5 and the unlocking piece 3 is an obtuse angle, and the slider 5 is slidably connected to the mounting block 4 in the direction of its own length, the mounting block 4 moves close to the positioning plug 2, which will force the slider 5 to slide along its own length on the mounting block 4, that is, the unlocking piece 3 and the slider 5 will move laterally, thereby pushing the lock tongue to separate from the cable tie body.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting block 4 is equipped with an elastic member 6 that abuts against the end of the slider 5 away from the unlocking piece 3 .

[0025] In the above technical solution, the function of the elastic member 6 is to enable the slider 5 to slide back to its original position on the mounting block 4 after use. If there is no elastic member 6, manual reset is required. Setting the elastic member 6 can increase the convenience of using the tool.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting block 4 includes a pair of blocks 8 assembled together by a plurality of first mounting bolts 7, and a first strip slide groove 9 matching the slider 5 is recessed on the block 8. The end of the first strip slide groove 9 close to the unlocking piece 3 is connected to a second strip slide groove 10 whose length direction is consistent with the length direction of the unlocking piece 3, and the width of the second strip slide groove 10 is greater than the thickness of the unlocking piece 3.

[0027] In the above technical solution, the mounting block 4 is divided into a pair of sub-blocks 8, which facilitates the assembly of the slider 5. When the unlocking piece 3 is damaged, the first mounting bolt 7 can be loosened and removed, and one of the sub-blocks 8 can be removed to replace the slider 5 and the unlocking piece 3. The slider 5 is assembled in the first strip slide groove 9, and the unlocking piece 3 passes through the second strip slide groove 10 and is fixedly connected to the slider 5. After the unlocking piece 3 is inserted between the lock tongue and the cable tie body, the mounting block 4 is pressed, and the slider 5 will be forced to move in the first strip slide groove 9 away from the second strip slide groove 10. At this time, the unlocking piece 3 needs to move laterally in the second strip slide groove 10, so the width of the second strip slide groove 10 needs to be greater than the thickness of the unlocking piece 3, so that the slider 5 can drive the unlocking piece 3 to move laterally in the second strip slide groove 10, thereby pushing the lock tongue to separate from the cable tie body.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic member 6 is a spring located in the first strip slide groove 9, and the two ends of the spring respectively conflict with the end of the first strip slide groove 9 away from the second strip slide groove 10 and the end of the slider 5 away from the unlocking piece 3.

[0029] In the above technical solution, the spring is arranged in the first strip slide groove 9. When the mounting block 4 is pressed, the slider 5 slides in the first strip slide groove 9 and further compresses the spring. After use, the spring pushes the slider 5 to slide in the first strip slide groove 9 and return to its original position, so that the slider 5 contacts the side wall of the second strip slide groove 10.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mounting sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning insert 2 , and the mounting sleeve 11 is assembled on the end of the clamp 1 through at least one second mounting bolt 12 .

[0031] In the above technical solution, the second mounting bolt 12 is loosened and removed so as to facilitate replacement of the positioning insert 2 after the positioning insert 2 is damaged.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the clamp 1 includes a pair of rotating arms hinged to each other at the middle, and one end of the rotating arm is provided with a rubber sleeve.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step difference between the side wall of the slider 5 away from the elastic part 6 and the side wall of the unlocking piece 3 away from the elastic part 6 is greater than or equal to the thickness between the side wall of the second strip-shaped through groove away from the elastic part 6 and the adjacent side wall of the mounting block 4.

[0034] In the above technical solution, when the cable tie is in normal use, the cable tie body will pass through the cable tie head. Therefore, when using the tool, in order to solve the obstruction caused by the cable tie body, the unlocking piece 3 is set on the side of the mounting block 4 close to the cable tie body, and then the step difference between the side wall of the slider 5 away from the elastic part 6 and the side wall of the unlocking piece 3 away from the elastic part 6 is set to be greater than or equal to the thickness between the side wall of the second strip through groove away from the elastic and the adjacent side wall of the mounting block 4, so that when the head of the cable tie body is not cut off, the unlocking piece 3 can move in accordance with the cable tie body, thereby being inserted between the cable tie body and the lock tongue.

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention, and these simple modifications all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0037] In addition, the various embodiments of the present invention may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present invention, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A plastic cable tie removal tool, characterized in that: include: A clamp (1), a positioning insert (2) assembled at one end of the clamp (1) in the same length direction, and a tongue unit assembled at the other end of the clamp (1) and matched with the positioning insert (2), wherein the tongue unit includes an unlocking piece (3) that can be inserted between a locking tongue and a cable tie body and can push the locking tongue to separate from the cable tie body, wherein the length direction of the unlocking piece (3) is perpendicular to the length direction of the end of the clamp (1) to which the clamp (1) is connected, and the plane where the positioning insert (2) is located is perpendicular to the plane where the unlocking piece (3) is located.

2. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tongue-pulling unit further comprises a mounting block (4) fixedly connected to the end of the clamp (1) and a slider (5) having an obtuse angle with the unlocking piece (3) and fixedly connected to the unlocking piece (3); the slider (5) is slidably connected to the mounting block (4) along its own length direction, and the unlocking piece (3) is assembled on the end of the slider (5) close to the positioning insert (2).

3. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting block (4) is equipped with an elastic member (6) that abuts against the end of the slider (5) away from the unlocking piece (3).

4. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting block (4) comprises a pair of sub-blocks (8) assembled together by a plurality of first mounting bolts (7), a first strip-shaped slide groove (9) matching the slider (5) is recessed on the sub-block (8), the first strip-shaped slide groove (9) is connected to the end of the unlocking piece (3) close to the second strip-shaped slide groove (10) with a length direction consistent with the length direction of the unlocking piece (3), and the width of the second strip-shaped slide groove (10) is greater than the thickness of the unlocking piece (3).

5. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic member (6) is a spring located in the first strip-shaped slide groove (9), and both ends of the spring respectively contact the end of the first strip-shaped slide groove (9) away from the second strip-shaped slide groove (10) and the end of the slider (5) away from the unlocking piece (3).

6. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting sleeve (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the positioning insert (2), and the mounting sleeve (11) is assembled on the end of the clamp (1) via at least one second mounting bolt (12).

7. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (1) comprises a pair of rotating arms hinged to each other at the middle, and one end of the rotating arm is provided with a rubber sleeve.

8. A plastic cable tie removal tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The step difference between the side wall of the slider (5) away from the elastic member (6) and the side wall of the unlocking piece (3) away from the elastic member (6) is greater than or equal to the thickness between the side wall of the second strip through groove away from the elastic member (6) and the adjacent side wall of the mounting block (4).

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