Connector for cable end connection

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of conductive connection, in particular to a connector for cable end connection, which comprises a data line and USB connectors connected to the two ends of the data line, a first bracket is arranged on the side of the data line, a clamping frame is fixedly mounted at the rear end of the first bracket, the inner surface of the clamping frame is matched with the outer surface of an industrial gateway, and the USB connectors are arranged on the outer surface of the industrial gateway. A second bracket is arranged in front of the first bracket, an adaptive column is arranged between the second bracket and the first bracket in a sliding mode, and a pressing piece for locking the adaptive column is arranged on the first bracket. According to the data line, the service life of the data line is prolonged, data transmission is facilitated, the data line can be suitable for hard disk cartridges of different sizes and USB interfaces in different positions of the hard disk cartridges to be inserted, the data line can be flexibly used independently or used in a combined mode, limitation is effectively reduced, and use requirements are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of conductive connection, in particular to a connector for connecting cable ends. Background Art

[0002] An industrial gateway is a device that connects different communication protocols and networks, enabling interoperability between various devices and systems within the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It serves as the hub connecting industrial field equipment with cloud platforms or other management systems. For operations like data backup, a short cable with a USB connector, such as a data cable, is typically used to connect the hard drive enclosure to the industrial gateway mounted inside the gateway cabinet.

[0003] However, during the connection process, when the short data cable connects the hard drive box and the industrial gateway fixed in the gateway cabinet, the short data cable is relatively soft and cannot support the hard drive box. Therefore, after the connection, the hard drive box is mostly in a suspended state under the pull of the short data cable. At this time, the short data cable is affected by the weight of the hard drive box and is very likely to break, seriously affecting its service life. At the same time, it will also cause the USB connector on the short data cable and the interface between the hard drive box and the industrial gateway to loosen, which is not conducive to data transmission. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the background technology and to propose a connector for connecting cable ends.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a connector for cable end connection, comprising a data cable and a USB connector connected to both ends of the data cable, a No. 1 bracket is provided on the side of the data cable, a card frame is fixedly installed at the rear end of the No. 1 bracket, the inner surface of the card frame is adapted to the outer surface of the industrial gateway, a No. 2 bracket is provided in front of the No. 1 bracket, an adaptation column is slidingly arranged between the No. 2 bracket and the No. 1 bracket, a pressing piece for locking the adaptation column is provided on the No. 1 bracket, an embracing piece is provided between the end of the adaptation column and the front USB connector, and between the No. 1 bracket and the rear USB connector, a threaded rod is rotatably installed through the front end of the No. 2 bracket, the threads at both ends of the threaded rod are symmetrically arranged, and threaded sleeves are screwed on both ends of the threaded rod, and the sides of the two threaded sleeves are connected to L-shaped brackets, and the two L-shaped brackets are symmetrically arranged.

[0006] Preferably, a No. 1 rotating claw is fixedly installed on the upper end of the threaded rod, and a sleeve display frame is extended from the opposite sides of the two L-shaped brackets, and the ends of the sleeve display frame are fixed to the threaded sleeves. A vertical frame is provided on the side of the threaded rod, and the vertical frame is fixed to the No. 2 bracket. Two groove slides are symmetrically and slidably installed on the outer surface of the vertical frame, and the ends of the two groove slides are respectively fixed to the two threaded sleeves.

[0007] Preferably, a column-fixing sleeve is slidably installed on the outer surface of the adapting column, and the column-fixing sleeve is fixed between the No. 1 bracket and the No. 2 bracket. A limiting rib is extended on the inner surface of the column-fixing sleeve, and a rib groove is provided on the outer surface of the adapting column, and the limiting rib is slidably installed inside the rib groove.

[0008] Preferably, the pressing piece includes a carrier fixedly installed at the front edge of the upper end of bracket No. 1, the end of the carrier is penetrated by a threaded column screwed therethrough, the lower end of the threaded column is rotatably installed with a pressure head, the pressure head penetrates the upper end surface of the fixed column sleeve, and the pressure head is pressed against the upper end of the adaptation column.

[0009] Preferably, a square sliding hole is formed through the upper end surface of the column fixing sleeve, the pressure head is slidably mounted inside the square sliding hole, and a No. 2 rotating claw is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the threaded column.

[0010] Preferably, the embracing part includes two concave lock seats that are fitted onto the outer surfaces of the two USB connectors, the end of the adapting column is fixed to one side of the front concave lock seat, a connecting column is extended from one side of the rear concave lock seat, the end of the connecting column is fixed to the No. 1 bracket, the upper end of the concave lock seat is covered with a locking plate, the locking plate is pressed against the upper end of the USB connector, and two top claws are symmetrically extended from the opposite surfaces of the two concave lock seats, and the ends of the top claws are pressed against the USB connector.

[0011] Preferably, two positioning holes are symmetrically provided on one side of the upper end of the lock plate, and positioning posts are inserted into the interior of the two positioning holes, and the lower ends of the positioning posts are fixed to the concave lock seat, and a slot is provided on the inner side of the concave lock seat, and a plate tongue extends from the edge of one side of the lower end of the lock plate, and the plate tongue is inserted into the interior of the slot, and an extending frame extends from the other side of the concave lock seat, and a top plate is slidably installed inside the extending frame, and an arc-shaped lock tongue extends from the middle of the side surface of the top plate, and a tongue groove is provided on the side surface of the plate tongue, and the arc-shaped lock tongue is inserted into the interior of the tongue groove.

[0012] Preferably, a spring is fixedly mounted on the inner side surface of the extension frame, an end portion of the spring is fixed to the top plate, and a pusher claw extends from the upper end of the top plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Place the card frame on the industrial gateway fixed in the gateway cabinet. At this time, the USB connector at the rear is gradually inserted into the USB port on the industrial gateway. Then place the hard drive enclosure between the two L-shaped brackets and push it backward so that the USB connector at the front is gradually inserted into the USB port on the hard drive enclosure. This connects the industrial gateway and the hard drive enclosure together for data backup. During this process, the weight of the hard drive enclosure will be transferred to the fixed industrial gateway through the second bracket, the first bracket, and the card frame. The industrial gateway will then bear the weight of the hard drive enclosure to avoid stress on the data cable, thereby preventing the data cable from breaking and loosening between the USB connector and the USB port. This will extend the service life of the data cable and facilitate data transmission.

[0014] 2. By rotating the threaded rod, the two threaded sleeves can be driven to move in opposite directions to adjust the distance between the two L-shaped brackets to adapt to hard disk enclosures of different sizes. At the same time, by loosening the threaded column, the pressure head can be driven to slide upward in the square sliding hole to disengage from the adaptation column, so that the adaptation column can move without the action of the pressure head, thereby driving the front USB connector to move, so as to adjust the position of the front USB connector to adapt to the USB interfaces at different positions on the hard disk enclosure for insertion.

[0015] 3. By moving the paw, the top plate can be driven to slide sideways in the extended frame, so that the arc-shaped lock tongue on the top plate can be disengaged from the tongue groove on the plate tongue. Then, the lock plate can be pulled upward to remove the lock plate from the concave lock seat, and then the USB connector can be taken out from the concave lock seat. In this way, the data cables can be flexibly used individually or in combination, which effectively reduces limitations and meets usage needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a connector for connecting cable ends according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a threaded column of a connector for cable end connection according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an L-shaped support portion of a connector for connecting cable ends according to the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a USB connector of a connector for connecting a cable end according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the extension frame of a connector for cable end connection according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the connection between the concave lock seat and the lock plate of a connector for cable end connection according to the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a fixing sleeve of a connector for connecting a cable end according to the present invention; Figure 8This is a usage view of a connector for cable end connection according to the present invention.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Data cable; 2. Top claw; 3. Card frame; 4. Bracket No. 1; 5. Bracket No. 2; 6. Adaptive column; 7. USB connector; 8. L-shaped bracket; 9. Threaded rod; 10. No. 1 rotating claw; 11. Slot slide; 12. Connecting column; 13. Stand; 14. Threaded sleeve; 15. Sleeve display rack; 16. Fixed column sleeve; 17. Limiting edge; 18. Edge slide groove; 19. Carrier; 20. Threaded column; 21. No. 2 rotating claw; 22. Press head; 23. Square slide hole; 24. Concave lock seat; 25. Lock plate; 26. Slot; 27. Spring; 28. Top plate; 29. ​​Push claw; 30. Extension frame; 31. Positioning column; 32. Positioning hole; 33. Plate tongue; 34. Tongue groove; 35. Arc-shaped lock tongue; 36. Hard disk box; 37. Industrial gateway. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and those skilled in the art may conceive of other obvious variations.

[0019] like Figures 1-8 The connector shown is for connecting the cable ends, including a data cable 1 and a USB connector 7 connected to both ends of the data cable 1. A No. 1 bracket 4 is provided on the side of the data cable 1. A card frame 3 is fixedly installed on the rear end of the No. 1 bracket 4. The inner surface of the card frame 3 is adapted to the outer surface of the industrial gateway 37, which can ensure that the card frame 3 is fully fitted on the industrial gateway 37, so that the L-shaped bracket 8 is in a horizontal state to support the hard disk box 36. A No. 2 bracket 5 is provided in front of the No. 1 bracket 4. Both the No. 1 bracket 4 and the No. 2 bracket 5 play a supporting role. An adaptation column 6 is slidingly provided between the No. 2 bracket 5 and the No. 1 bracket 4. The bracket 4 is provided with a pressing piece for locking the adaptation column 6, and an embracing piece is provided between the end of the adaptation column 6 and the front USB connector 7, and between the No. 1 bracket 4 and the rear USB connector 7. The adaptation column 6 can support the front USB connector 7. The front end of the No. 2 bracket 5 is rotatably installed with a threaded rod 9. The threads at both ends of the threaded rod 9 are symmetrically arranged, which can drive the two threaded sleeves 14 to move in opposite directions. The two ends of the threaded rod 9 are tightened with threaded sleeves 14, and the sides of the two threaded sleeves 14 are connected to L-shaped supports 8. The L-shaped supports 8 serve to support the hard disk box 36, and the two L-shaped supports 8 are symmetrically arranged.

[0020] The upper end of the threaded rod 9 is fixedly installed with a No. 1 claw 10, which facilitates the rotation of the threaded rod 9. A sleeve display frame 15 is extended from the opposite sides of the two L-shaped brackets 8. The end of the sleeve display frame 15 is fixed to the threaded sleeve 14. The sleeve display frame 15 serves to fix the L-shaped bracket 8 and the threaded sleeve 14 together. A stand 13 is provided on the side of the threaded rod 9. The stand 13 is fixed to the No. 2 bracket 5. Two groove slides 11 are symmetrically slidably installed on the outer surface of the stand 13. The cooperation between the stand 13 and the groove slide 11 guides the threaded sleeve 14. The ends of the two groove slides 11 are respectively fixed to the two threaded sleeves 14.

[0021] A column sleeve 16 is slidably installed on the outer surface of the adaptation column 6. The column sleeve 16 is fixed between the No. 1 bracket 4 and the No. 2 bracket 5. The column sleeve 16 plays the role of supporting the adaptation column 6. A limiting rib 17 is extended on the inner surface of the column sleeve 16. A rib groove 18 is provided on the outer surface of the adaptation column 6. The limiting rib 17 is slidably installed inside the rib groove 18. The cooperation between the limiting rib 17 and the rib groove 18 prevents the adaptation column 6 from rotating.

[0022] The pressing piece includes a carrier 19 fixedly installed at the upper front edge of the No. 1 bracket 4, and a threaded column 20 is screwed through the end of the carrier 19. The carrier 19 serves to support the threaded column 20. The lower end of the threaded column 20 is rotatably installed with a pressure head 22, which passes through the upper end surface of the fixed column sleeve 16. The pressure head 22 is pressed against the upper end of the adaptation column 6 to loosen the threaded column 20, thereby driving the pressure head 22 to slide upward in the square sliding hole 23 to disengage from the adaptation column 6, so that the adaptation column 6 can move without the action of the pressure head 22, thereby driving the front USB connector 7 to move, so as to adjust the position of the front USB connector 7 to adapt to the position of the USB interface on the hard disk box 36.

[0023] A square sliding hole 23 is formed through the upper end surface of the fixed column sleeve 16, and the pressure head 22 is slidably installed inside the square sliding hole 23. The square sliding hole 23 serves to allow the pressure head 22 to slide. A No. 2 rotating claw 21 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the threaded column 20. The No. 2 rotating claw 21 serves to facilitate the rotation of the threaded column 20.

[0024] The embracing part includes two concave lock seats 24 that are fitted onto the outer surfaces of the two USB connectors 7. The end of the adaptation column 6 is fixed to one side of the front concave lock seat 24. A connecting column 12 is extended from one side of the rear concave lock seat 24. The end of the connecting column 12 is fixed to the No. 1 bracket 4. The connecting column 12 plays a connecting role. The upper end of the concave lock seat 24 is covered with a locking plate 25. The concave lock seat 24 and the lock plate 25 play a role of holding the USB connector 7 tightly. The lock plate 25 is pressed against the upper end of the USB connector 7. Two top claws 2 are symmetrically extended from the opposite surfaces of the two concave lock seats 24. The end of the top claw 2 is pressed on the USB connector 7. The top claw 2 can support the USB connector 7 when plugged in to prevent the USB connector 7 from moving backward.

[0025] The lock body 24 is fixed with the lock core 24 at the bottom, and the lock core 24 is fixed with the lock core 24 at the bottom.

[0026] A spring 27 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the extension frame 30, and the end of the spring 27 is fixed to the top plate 28. The spring 27 can push the top plate 28 so that the arc-shaped lock tongue 35 on the top plate 28 is inserted into the tongue groove 34. A pusher claw 29 extends from the upper end of the top plate 28, and the pusher claw 29 serves to facilitate the movement of the top plate 28.

[0027] The two L-shaped brackets 8 are then placed between the two L-shaped brackets 8 and pushed backwards to gradually insert the USB connector 7 in the front of the hard disk box 36. In the SB interface, the industrial gateway 37 and the hard disk box 36 are connected together for data backup. During this process, the weight of the hard disk box 36 will be transferred to the fixed industrial gateway 37 through the No. 2 bracket 5, the No. 1 bracket 4, and the card frame 3, so that the industrial gateway 37 can be used to bear the weight of the hard disk box 36 to avoid the stress on the data cable 1, thereby preventing the data cable 1 from breaking and the loosening between the USB connector 7 and the USB interface, thereby extending the service life of the data cable 1 and facilitating data transmission. If the data cable 1 needs to be used alone, the claw 29 can be moved to drive the top plate 28 to slide sideways in the extension frame 30, so that the arc-shaped lock tongue 35 on the top plate 28 can be disengaged from the tongue groove 34 on the plate tongue 33, and then the lock plate 25 can be pulled upward to remove the lock plate 25 from the concave lock seat 24, and then the USB connector 7 can be removed from the concave lock seat 24, so that the data cable 1 can be used alone flexibly.

[0028] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions merely illustrate the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector for connecting cable ends, comprising a data cable (1) and a USB connector (7) connected to both ends of the data cable (1), characterized in that: A No. 1 bracket (4) is provided on the side of the data cable (1), and a card frame (3) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the No. 1 bracket (4), and the inner surface of the card frame (3) is adapted to the outer surface of the industrial gateway. A No. 2 bracket (5) is provided in front of the No. 1 bracket (4), and an adaptation column (6) is slidably provided between the No. 2 bracket (5) and the No. 1 bracket (4). A pressing piece for locking the adaptation column (6) is provided on the No. 1 bracket (4), and an embracing piece is provided between the end of the adaptation column (6) and the front USB connector (7), and between the No. 1 bracket (4) and the rear USB connector (7). A threaded rod (9) is rotatably installed through the front end of the No. 2 bracket (5), and the threads at both ends of the threaded rod (9) are symmetrically arranged. Both ends of the threaded rod (9) are screwed with threaded sleeves (14), and the sides of the two threaded sleeves (14) are connected with L-shaped brackets (8), and the two L-shaped brackets (8) are symmetrically arranged.

2. A connector for cable end connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A No. 1 rotating claw (10) is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the threaded rod (9), and a sleeve display frame (15) is extended from the opposite sides of the two L-shaped brackets (8), and the end of the sleeve display frame (15) is fixed to the threaded sleeve (14). A vertical frame (13) is provided on the side of the threaded rod (9), and the vertical frame (13) is fixed to the No. 2 bracket (5). Two groove slides (11) are symmetrically slidably mounted on the outer surface of the vertical frame (13), and the ends of the two groove slides (11) are respectively fixed to the two threaded sleeves (14).

3. The connector for cable end connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A column-fixing sleeve (16) is slidably mounted on the outer surface of the adapting column (6), and the column-fixing sleeve (16) is fixed between the No. 1 bracket (4) and the No. 2 bracket (5). A limiting rib (17) is extended from the inner surface of the column-fixing sleeve (16), and a rib sliding groove (18) is provided on the outer surface of the adapting column (6), and the limiting rib (17) is slidably mounted inside the rib sliding groove (18).

4. A connector for connecting cable ends according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing member includes a carrier (19) fixedly mounted at the front edge of the upper end of the No. 1 bracket (4), the end of the carrier (19) is penetrated by a threaded column (20) and screwed thereon, the lower end of the threaded column (20) is rotatably mounted with a pressure head (22), the pressure head (22) penetrates the upper end surface of the fixed column sleeve (16), and the pressure head (22) is pressed against the upper end of the adapting column (6).

5. The connector for cable end connection according to claim 4, characterized in that: A square sliding hole (23) is formed through the upper end surface of the column fixing sleeve (16), the pressure head (22) is slidably mounted inside the square sliding hole (23), and a No. 2 rotating claw (21) is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the threaded column (20).

6. The connector for connecting cable ends according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clasping member comprises two concave lock seats (24) fitted on the outer surfaces of the two USB connectors (7), the end of the adapting column (6) is fixed to one side of the front concave lock seat (24), a connecting column (12) is extended from one side of the rear concave lock seat (24), the end of the connecting column (12) is fixed to the No. 1 bracket (4), the upper end of the concave lock seat (24) is covered with a locking plate (25), the locking plate (25) is pressed against the upper end of the USB connector (7), and two top claws (2) are symmetrically extended from the opposite surfaces of the two concave lock seats (24), and the ends of the top claws (2) are pressed on the USB connector (7).

7. The connector for cable end connection according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two positioning holes (32) are symmetrically provided on one side of the upper end of the lock plate (25), and positioning columns (31) are inserted into the interior of the two positioning holes (32). The lower end of the positioning column (31) is fixed to the concave lock seat (24), and a slot (26) is provided through the inner side of the concave lock seat (24). A plate tongue (33) extends from the edge of one side of the lower end of the lock plate (25), and the plate tongue (33) is inserted into the interior of the slot (26). A protruding frame (30) is extended from the other side of the concave lock seat (24), and a top plate (28) is slidably installed inside the protruding frame (30). An arc-shaped lock tongue (35) extends from the middle part of the side of the top plate (28), and a tongue groove (34) is provided on the side of the plate tongue (33), and the arc-shaped lock tongue (35) is inserted into the interior of the tongue groove (34).

8. The connector for cable end connection according to claim 7, characterized in that: A spring (27) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the extension frame (30), an end of the spring (27) is fixed to the top plate (28), and a pusher claw (29) extends from the upper end of the top plate (28).

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