Plugging-free network cable connector for automatic system

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of network equipment, and particularly discloses a plugging-free network cable connector for an automatic system, which comprises a shell, network cable interfaces are arranged on two sides of the shell, and wiring terminals matched with network cable cores are arranged in the network cable interfaces; the sliding rail assembly is installed in the shell, the sliding rail assembly comprises a sliding block, and the two sides of the sliding block are in sliding fit with the two side walls of the shell correspondingly; each contact assembly comprises two contact pieces which are correspondingly arranged, and the two contact pieces are respectively connected with the two wiring terminals which are correspondingly arranged in the two network cable interfaces; and the control assembly can stir the sliding block to horizontally slide, so that the two ends of the sliding block can be in contact connection or disconnection with the contact pieces in the contact assembly. According to the invention, through a non-plugging connection operation mode, safety risks such as recovery position errors or omission caused by traditional plugging operation are avoided, and the stability and reliability of network connection of an automatic system are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of network equipment technology, and more specifically to a pluggable network cable connector for automated systems. Background Technology

[0002] During the operation of automated systems, network cable plugging and unplugging is frequently required during equipment installation and commissioning, fault diagnosis and repair, network upgrades and maintenance, and related testing. After the work is completed, restoration operations are also necessary. However, there is a safety risk of incorrect or missed restoration points during these processes. Such occurrences can lead to communication interruptions and data transmission errors within the automated system, severely impacting the stable operation of the power system.

[0003] Traditional network cable connections rely on physical plugging and unplugging, which is cumbersome and prone to human error, making it difficult to meet the stability and reliability requirements of automated systems. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of network cable connection device to address the problems existing in current technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a pluggable network cable connector for automation systems, aiming to improve the stability and reliability of network connections in automation systems by avoiding safety risks such as incorrect or missed restoration positions caused by traditional plugging and unplugging operations through a non-pluggable connection operation.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a pluggable network cable connector for an automation system, comprising: The outer casing has network cable interfaces on both sides, and the network cable interfaces have terminals that are compatible with the core of the network cable. A slide rail assembly is installed inside the housing, the slide rail assembly includes a slider, and the two sides of the slider are respectively slidably engaged with the two side walls of the housing; The contact assembly includes two corresponding contact pieces, and the two contact pieces are respectively connected to two corresponding terminals in the two network cable interfaces. The control component is capable of moving the slider horizontally, so that both ends of the slider can make or break contact with the contact pieces in the contact component.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, this solution has the following advantages and beneficial effects: This solution uses network cable interfaces on both sides of the casing. In practical applications, two network cables are used to connect to the terminals inside the network cable interfaces on both sides of the casing. If it is necessary to disconnect the two network cables later, there is no need to use the traditional method of plugging and unplugging the network cables. In this solution, when it is necessary to connect or disconnect the network cables, the control component only needs to drive the slider to slide, which can automatically complete the connection or disconnection of the two network cables. This replaces the traditional manual operation of plugging and unplugging network cables, avoiding safety risks such as incorrect restoration position or omission caused by traditional plugging and unplugging operations, and improving the stability and reliability of the network connection of the automated system.

[0007] In this solution, the control component moves the slider to disconnect or connect the network cable. This avoids problems such as interface wear and poor wire contact caused by frequent plugging and unplugging, extending the lifespan of the connector and network cable and reducing system downtime caused by physical connection failures. Furthermore, the contact component achieves conductivity through the precise engagement of the contact piece and the slider. Compared to the randomness of manual plugging and unplugging, the contact pressure and position are more stable, resulting in higher consistency and reliability of signal transmission.

[0008] Furthermore, the slide rail assembly also includes a slide rail or slide groove arranged along the sliding direction of the slider. The slide rail or slide groove is arranged on both sides inside the housing, and the two sides of the slider slide in cooperation with the slide rail or slide groove on both sides of the housing.

[0009] Beneficial effects: This solution guides the slider by setting slide rails or grooves, preventing the slider from deviating, getting stuck or tilting during the sliding process.

[0010] Furthermore, when both ends of the slider are in contact with the two oppositely arranged contact pieces, the two network cables are connected to each other; when one end of the slider is separated from one of the two oppositely arranged contact pieces, the two network cables are disconnected from each other.

[0011] Beneficial effects: In this design, when both ends of the slider are in contact with the contact piece simultaneously, a stable contact structure with two-point support is formed, resulting in uniform contact pressure. This avoids loosening or signal fluctuations that may occur with single-point contact, ensuring the signal transmission quality when the network cable is connected. When one end of the slider separates from the contact piece, the signal path is directly cut off, eliminating the possibility of partial contact or false disconnection. This effectively prevents signal crosstalk or false connection, ensuring the reliability of circuit isolation in the disconnected state.

[0012] Furthermore, the contact components are provided in multiple sets, each set of the contact components includes two corresponding contact pieces, and the multiple sets of contact components are arranged side by side.

[0013] Beneficial effects: Multiple sets of contact components can correspond to multiple pairs of network cable cores (e.g., the 8 cores of a network cable can be divided into 4 groups), enabling simultaneous switching of multiple channel signals and meeting the on / off control requirements of a complete network cable or multiple network cables.

[0014] Furthermore, the control component includes a toggle switch and a connecting plate. The toggle switch is disposed on the outside of the housing. One end of the connecting plate is connected to the slider, and the other end of the connecting plate extends out of the top of the housing and is connected to the toggle switch. The toggle switch can drive the connecting plate to slide back and forth, thereby causing the slider to slide back and forth.

[0015] Beneficial effects: In this solution, the control component moves the connecting plate by turning on the toggle switch, which in turn causes the slider connected to the connecting plate to slide back and forth, thus achieving the purpose of connecting and disconnecting the network cable.

[0016] This solution uses a toggle switch to control the on / off state of the network cable, which is simple and quick to operate, requiring no special tools, reducing the difficulty and labor intensity of operators, and improving work efficiency. The overall structure is rationally designed, compact in size, easy to install and use, and can be widely applied to various equipment and scenarios in automation systems.

[0017] Furthermore, the toggle switch includes a control box and a limit box. A connecting block, a sliding block, and a connecting rod are horizontally slidably fitted inside the control box. One end of the connecting rod slides into the control box and is coaxially connected to the sliding block and the connecting block. The other end of the connecting rod is located outside the control box. There is a gap between the sliding block and the connecting block; a first spring is connected between one end of the sliding block and one side of the control box; and one end of the connecting block is connected to the connecting plate. The limiting box is vertically connected to the control box. A locking block is vertically slidably fitted inside the limiting box. A guide rod is connected to the locking block. A second spring is connected between the locking block and the top wall of the limiting box. One end of the guide rod extends out of the top of the limiting box. Pulling the connecting rod drives the slider to slide, causing one end of the slider to disconnect from one of the contact pieces. At this time, the locking block can be reset under the action of the second spring and lock into the gap between the connecting block and the sliding block. Pulling the guide rod upward causes the locking block to leave the gap between the connecting block and the sliding block. At this time, the connecting block can be reset under the action of the first spring and drive the slider to slide in the opposite direction, so that both ends of the slider can contact and conduct electricity with the two corresponding contact pieces again.

[0018] Beneficial effects: To prevent accidental contact with the toggle switch that could cause the network cable to be passively disconnected, or to prevent the network cables from accidentally reconnecting when not in a necessary state, or to prevent accidental disconnection due to accidental contact during the interconnection of the two contact plates, this technical solution has been further improved to ensure the stability of the toggle switch during use and to avoid accidental contact that could affect usage requirements.

[0019] In this design, when the connecting rod is pulled to disconnect the network cable, the locking block automatically engages with the gap between the connecting block and the sliding block under the action of the second spring, forming a mechanical lock. This design can fix the position of the connecting block, prevent the slider from resetting itself due to vibration, accidental contact, or other factors, ensure a stable disconnected state, and prevent accidental reconnection of the network signal.

[0020] In this solution, the locking state is achieved entirely through mechanical structure, requiring no additional electrical energy or external force. It can still stably maintain the disconnected state in scenarios with power failure or no external control, thus meeting the safety requirements under complex working conditions.

[0021] In this design, pulling the guide rod upwards will disengage the locking block from the gap, releasing the lock. At this point, the connecting block automatically resets under the action of the first spring, driving the slider back to its original position to reconnect the network cable. The operation is simple and requires no complex adjustments. The entire process of pulling to disconnect, automatically locking, pulling to unlock, and spring resetting forms a closed loop. The actions of each component are closely coordinated, and the logic of switching on and off is clear. Operators can intuitively judge the current status through feel and movement, reducing the probability of operational errors.

[0022] The first and second springs not only perform reset and locking functions, but also act as buffers during operation, reducing impact wear between components and extending the switch's lifespan. This purely mechanical structure, independent of the electrical control system, can serve as an emergency manual control device for automated systems. Even in the event of a fault in the system's electrical control components, manual operation can still switch the network cable on / off, enhancing the overall redundancy and safety of the equipment.

[0023] Furthermore, the top of the sliding block is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and the bottom of the locking block is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion that matches the groove. When the two ends of the slider are in contact with the two corresponding contact pieces, the arc-shaped protrusion at the bottom of the locking block can be locked into the groove.

[0024] Beneficial effects: By setting grooves and arc-shaped protrusions in this design, the arc-shaped protrusion at the bottom of the locking block can engage with the groove at the top of the sliding block during the process of the slider connecting the left and right contact pieces. This further ensures the stability of the toggle switch, making it less likely for the connecting rod in the toggle switch to slip, thus ensuring the stable connection of the slider. In addition, both the groove and the protrusion in this design are curved. When the locking block is reset downwards under the action of the second spring, the curved surface will guide the protrusion to slide precisely into the groove, avoiding incomplete engagement or jamming due to positional deviation, and ensuring that the locking action is successful on the first attempt.

[0025] Furthermore, during the unlocking (pulling the guide rod upwards) and locking (the locking block falling down) processes, the curved surfaces exhibit sliding friction, and the contact area gradually changes with the movement. This design effectively reduces operational resistance, making the locking and unlocking actions lighter and smoother, and improving the user experience.

[0026] Furthermore, a pull member is attached to the top of the guide rod, and a control member is attached to one end of the connecting rod extending out of the control box. Both the pull member and the control member are circular ring structures.

[0027] Beneficial effects: The design of the pulling and control components in this solution provides a force application point for pulling the guide rod and connecting rod, making operation more convenient.

[0028] Furthermore, the connecting block and the sliding block each have symmetrically arranged wedge surfaces on their opposite sides, and the two sides of the locking block have inclined surfaces that match the wedge surfaces.

[0029] Beneficial effects: When the guide rod is pulled upward, the connecting block will reset under the action of the first spring, and the slider will make contact with the contact piece again. During this process, the first spring will generate an instantaneous rebound force when it resets, which will drive the slider to slide rapidly towards the contact piece and make rapid contact with the contact piece. This can easily cause the slider to violently impact / collision with the contact piece. Over time, this can easily damage the contact piece and affect its service life and performance.

[0030] In this solution, due to the wedge-shaped relationship between the locking block and the wedge surface, when the guide rod is pulled upward, the sliding block will gradually move laterally towards the contact piece along the inclined surface of the locking block under the action of the first spring. This makes the reset process of the first spring slow and smooth, avoiding instantaneous rebound. As a result, the slider can smoothly contact the contact piece, restore the conductive state, and ensure the stability and reliability of the network connection.

[0031] Furthermore, both the contact piece and the slider are made of conductive metal material.

[0032] Beneficial effects: Metallic materials have extremely low resistivity, which can quickly conduct electrical signals, minimizing the attenuation and delay of network cable signals during the contact and conduction process, and ensuring the integrity and timeliness of data transmission.

[0033] Furthermore, the contact piece is made of beryllium copper alloy or phosphor bronze alloy.

[0034] Beneficial effects: Both alloys used in the contact pieces of this solution possess excellent elasticity. During repeated contact and separation with the slider, the contact pieces can quickly return to their original shape, maintaining stable contact pressure at all times. This avoids poor contact caused by elasticity failure, ensuring the continuous reliability of the signal transmission path.

[0035] Furthermore, the contact pieces are made of high-quality metal materials, possessing excellent conductivity, elasticity, and wear resistance, ensuring the stability and reliability of network cable connections and reducing communication failures caused by poor contact. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of embodiments of the invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the slider is in contact with the contact pieces on both sides in one embodiment of the pluggable network cable connector for an automated system according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the slider is separated from the contact pieces on both sides in one embodiment of the pluggable network cable connector for an automated system according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the slider is in contact with the contact pieces on both sides in another embodiment of the pluggable network cable connector for an automation system according to the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the slider is separated from the contact pieces on both sides in another embodiment of the pluggable network cable connector for an automated system according to the present invention. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0037] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names: 1. Outer shell, 101. Sliding hole, 2. Sliding block, 3. Slide rail, 4. Contact piece, 5. Network cable interface, 6. Connecting plate, 7. Control box, 8. Connecting block, 9. Sliding block, 10. Limiting plate, 11. Control component, 12. First spring, 13. Limiting box, 14. Locking block, 15. Second spring, 16. Guide rod, 17. Pulling component, 18. Wedge surface, 19. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0039] As one embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a pluggable network cable connector for an automation system, including: The outer casing 1 has network cable interfaces 5 on both sides, and the network cable interfaces 5 have wiring terminals that are compatible with the core of the network cable. The slide rail 3 assembly is installed inside the housing 1. The slide rail 3 assembly includes a slider 2. The two sides of the slider 2 are slidably engaged with the two side walls of the housing 1. Specifically, in this embodiment, the slide rail 3 assembly also includes a slide rail 3 or a slide groove arranged along the sliding direction of the slider 2. The slide rail 3 or the slide groove is arranged on both sides inside the housing 1. The two sides of the slider 2 are slidably engaged with the slide rail 3 or the slide groove on both sides of the housing 1. The contact components include two corresponding contact pieces 4, which are respectively connected to two corresponding terminals in the two network cable interfaces 5. The contact pieces 4 on the left and right sides of the housing 1 are arranged facing each other and are located on the same horizontal line, which can improve the accuracy of the contact between the slider 2 and the two terminals. The control component can move the slider 2 horizontally, allowing both ends of the slider 2 to make or break contact with the contact piece 4 in the contact component, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when both ends of slider 2 are in contact with the two oppositely arranged contact pieces 4, the two wires are connected to each other; as Figure 2 As shown, when one end of the slider 2 separates from one of the two oppositely arranged contact pieces 4, the two network cables disconnect from each other.

[0040] In one embodiment, the slide rails 3 are provided on both sides of the inside of the housing 1 as an example. The slide rails 3 are fixed to the inside of the housing 1 by means of screws or adhesives. The two sides of the slider 2 are provided with grooves that cooperate with the slide rails 3, and the two sides of the slider 2 slide with the slide rails 3 through their grooves.

[0041] In one embodiment, the slide rail 3 is replaced with a slide groove. By opening slide grooves on both sides inside the housing 1, the sides of the slider 2 are embedded in the slide grooves and can slide within the slide grooves.

[0042] In one embodiment, multiple sets of contact components are provided, each set of contact components includes two corresponding contact pieces 4, and multiple sets of contact components are arranged side by side. In this embodiment, four sets of contact components are provided, each set of contact components includes eight contact pieces 4. The eight contact pieces 4 are divided into four groups, so that eight network cables can be connected or disconnected at the same time. Each pair of network cables is a pair, thus forming four pairs of network cables, which correspond one-to-one with the four sets of contact components. The width of the slider 2 needs to cover the side-by-side width of the four sets of contact components, so as to meet the requirements of simultaneous on / off control of multiple network cables.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the control component includes a toggle switch and a connecting plate 6. The toggle switch is located on the outside of the housing 1. One end of the connecting plate 6 is connected to the slider 2, and the other end of the connecting plate 6 extends out of the top of the housing 1 and is connected to the toggle switch. The toggle switch can drive the connecting plate 6 to slide back and forth, thereby causing the slider 2 to slide back and forth.

[0044] In this embodiment, a sliding hole 101 is provided on the top of the outer shell 1 along its length direction. The connecting plate 6 is located in the sliding hole 101. The sliding hole 101 provides sliding space for the connecting plate 6 to slide, ensuring that the connecting plate 6 can slide normally and smoothly, thereby driving the slider 2 to slide smoothly.

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the toggle switch includes a control box 7 and a limit box 14. The end of the control box 7 facing the connecting plate 6 is an open end. The control box 7 has a horizontally sliding connection block 8, a sliding block 10 and a connecting rod 9. One end of the connecting rod 9 slides into the control box 7 and is coaxially connected with the sliding block 10 and the connecting block 8. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 9 is threaded, welded or integrally formed with the sliding block 10 and the connecting block 8. The other end of the connecting rod 9 is located outside the control box 7. There is a gap between the sliding block 10 and the connecting block 8. A first spring 13 is connected between one end of the sliding block 10 and one side of the control box 7. One end of the connecting block 8 is connected to the connecting plate 6. In this embodiment, the connecting block 8 and the connecting plate 6 are fixedly connected by screws or bolts. The limit box 14 is vertically connected to the control box 7. In this embodiment, the limit box 14 is vertically arranged, and the limit box 14 and the control box 7 are fixed by welding or by thread. In this embodiment, the limit box 14 and the control box 7 are threadedly connected, and the bottom of the limit box 14 is an open end, and the limit box 14 and the control box 7 are interconnected.

[0046] A locking block 15 is vertically slidably fitted inside the limiting box 14. A guide rod 17 is coaxially connected to the locking block 15. In this embodiment, the guide rod 17 is threaded, welded, or connected to the locking block 15 in other ways. A second spring 16 is connected between the locking block 15 and the top wall of the limiting box 14. One end of the guide rod 17 slides out of the top of the limiting box 14. like Figure 2 As shown, pulling the connecting rod 9 can drive the slider 2 to slide, causing one end of the slider 2 to disconnect from one of the contact pieces 4. At this time, the locking block 15 can be reset under the action of the second spring 16 and locked into the gap between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10. In this embodiment, the distance between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10 matches the width of the locking block 15. Pulling the guide rod 17 upward can cause the locking block 15 to leave the gap between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10. At this time, the connecting block 8 can be reset under the action of the first spring 13, causing the slider 2 to slide in the opposite direction. Figure 1 As shown, the two ends of the slider 2 are brought into contact with the two corresponding contact pieces 4 again to conduct electricity.

[0047] In this embodiment, the locking block 15 can form a mechanical locking function after it is inserted into the gap between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10, so as to prevent the slider from resetting itself due to vibration, accidental contact or other factors, thus ensuring the stability of the disconnected state and preventing the network signal from being mistakenly connected.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the top of the guide rod 17 is connected to a pull member 18, and the end of the connecting rod 9 extending out of the control box 7 is connected to a control member 12. Both the pull member 18 and the control member 12 are circular ring structures. The pull member 18 and the control member 12 provide a force application point and a gripping point for pulling the guide rod 17 and the connecting rod 9, which facilitates operation.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting plate 11 is coaxially fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting rod 9. In this embodiment, the limiting plate 11 and the connecting rod 9 are integrally formed. In this embodiment, when the limiting plate 11 abuts against the outer wall of the control box 7, both ends of the slider 2 are in close contact with the contact pieces 4 on the left and right sides respectively, thus conducting electricity. The limiting plate 11 can serve as a prompt and limit for the slider 2 to slide into position.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the top of the sliding block 10 is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and the bottom of the locking block 15 is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion that matches the groove. When the two ends of the slider 2 are in contact with the two corresponding contact pieces 4, the arc-shaped protrusion at the bottom of the locking block 15 can be locked into the groove. This ensures the stability of the position of the slider 2 after it is in contact with the contact pieces on both sides, thereby ensuring the stability of the contact between the slider 2 and the contact pieces 4.

[0051] In one embodiment, both the contact piece 4 and the slider 2 are made of conductive metal materials. In this embodiment, the contact piece 4 is made of beryllium copper alloy or phosphor bronze alloy. The contact piece 4 is made of high-quality metal materials and has good conductivity, elasticity and wear resistance, which ensures the stability and reliability of the network cable connection and reduces communication failures caused by poor contact.

[0052] In another embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10 are provided with symmetrically arranged wedge surfaces 19 on their opposite sides, and the wedge surfaces 19 are located on the upper part of the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10. In this embodiment, the two sides of the locking block 15 are provided with inclined surfaces that match the wedge surfaces 19 of the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the locking block 15 is stuck in the gap between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10, the slider 2 is disengaged from the network cable interface 5 on the left and is in a disconnected state. When it is necessary to restore the conductivity between the slider 2 and the network cable interface 5, the locking block 15 is gradually moved upward by slowly pulling the pulling member 18 to leave the gap between the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10. During this process, the locking block 15 forms a wedge-shaped fit with the wedge surface on the connecting block 8 and the sliding block 10. Thus, as the locking block 15 moves upward, the connecting block 8 can gradually slide to the left and reset under the action of the first spring 13. During this process, due to the wedge-shaped fit between the locking block 15 and the wedge surface 19, the first spring 13 can slowly reset, avoiding the instantaneous rebound of the first spring 13 during reset, which would cause the slider 2 to slide rapidly to the left and make rapid contact with the contact piece 4, resulting in the slider 2 causing a violent impact / impact on the contact piece 4, thereby extending the service life and performance of the contact piece 4.

[0054] The specific implementation process is as follows: When using the pluggable network cable connector of the present invention, first insert the two network cables to be connected into the two network cable interfaces 5 on both sides of the housing 1, so that the core of the network cable is accurately connected to the terminal block inside the network cable interface 5.

[0055] When it is necessary to connect the network cable, toggle the switch on the outside of the outer casing 1 to move the slider 2 on the slide rail 3. As the slider 2 slides, the left end of the slider 2 gradually moves closer to the terminal block inside the network cable interface 5 on the left. When the slider 2 slides to the designated position, the slider 2 makes tight contact with the contact piece 4 on the left, thereby connecting the 8 network cables and completing the network connection.

[0056] When it is necessary to disconnect the network cable, toggle the switch again to make slider 2 slide in the opposite direction (i.e., to the right), so that slider 2 gradually separates from the contact piece 4 on the left, and finally disconnects the 8 network cables, thus cutting off the network connection.

[0057] Throughout the operation, the operator can visually determine the continuity of the network cable by observing the positions of the guide rod 17 and the connecting rod 9 in the toggle switch, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the operation.

[0058] This invention eliminates the need for traditional network cable plugging and unplugging operations. The network cable can be connected and disconnected simply by sliding the slider 2, effectively avoiding safety risks such as incorrect or missed restoration positions caused by plugging and unplugging operations, and improving the security and reliability of network connections in automated systems.

[0059] It should be noted that the above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use 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 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 disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A pluggable network cable connector for an automation system, characterized in that, The utility model provides a network cable contact device, including: A shell, both sides of the shell are provided with network cable interfaces, the inside of network cable interface is provided with the terminal of the wire core of adaptation with network cable, A slide rail assembly is installed in the shell, the slide rail assembly includes a slider, both sides of the slider are respectively slidably connected with both side walls of the shell, A contact assembly includes two corresponding contact pieces, two terminals of the two network cable interfaces are connected with two corresponding contact pieces, A control assembly can drive the slider to slide horizontally, and the two ends of the slider can be in contact with the contact pieces of the contact assembly to be connected or disconnected.

2. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 1, wherein, The slide rail assembly further includes a slide rail or a slide groove arranged along the sliding direction of the slider, the slide rail or the slide groove is arranged on both sides of the shell, and both sides of the slider are slidably connected with the slide rail or the slide groove on both sides of the shell.

3. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 1, wherein, When both ends of the slider are in contact with two opposite contact pieces, two network cables are connected with each other; when one end of the slider is separated from one of the two opposite contact pieces, the two network cables are disconnected with each other.

4. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 1, wherein, The contact assembly is provided with multiple groups, each group of the contact assembly includes two corresponding contact pieces, and multiple groups of the contact assembly are arranged side by side.

5. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The control assembly includes a toggle switch and a connecting plate, the toggle switch is arranged on the outside of the shell, one end of the connecting plate is connected with the slider, the other end of the connecting plate extends out of the top of the shell and is connected with the toggle switch, and the toggle switch can drive the connecting plate to slide back and forth to drive the slider to slide back and forth.

6. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 5, wherein, The toggle switch includes a control box and a limiting box, a connecting block, a sliding block and a connecting rod are slidably connected in the control box, one end of the connecting rod slides into the control box and is coaxially connected with the sliding block and the connecting block, and the other end of the connecting rod is located outside the control box. There is a gap between the sliding block and the connecting block, a first spring is connected between one end of the sliding block and one side of the control box, and one end of the connecting block is connected with the connecting plate. The limiting box is vertically connected with the control box, a clamping block is vertically slidably connected in the limiting box, a guide rod is connected to the clamping block, a second spring is connected between the clamping block and the top wall of the limiting box, and one end of the guide rod extends out of the top end of the limiting box. Pulling the connecting rod can drive the slider to slide so that one end of the slider is disconnected with one of the contact pieces, at this time, the clamping block can be reset in the gap between the connecting block and the sliding block under the action of the second spring; pulling the guide rod upwards can make the clamping block leave the gap between the connecting block and the sliding block, at this time, the connecting block can be reset under the action of the first spring to drive the slider to slide in the opposite direction, so that both ends of the slider are in contact with two corresponding contact pieces again.

7. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 6, wherein, The top of the sliding block is provided with a circular-arc-shaped recess, and the bottom of the clamping block is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion matched with the recess.

8. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 6, wherein, The top end of the guide rod is connected with a pulling member, and the end of the connecting rod extending out of the control box is connected with a control member.

9. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 6, wherein, The side of the connecting block and the side of the sliding block facing each other are both provided with wedge surfaces symmetrically arranged, and the two sides of the clamping block are provided with inclined surfaces matched with the wedge surfaces.

10. The plugless network cable connector for an automation system of claim 1, wherein, The contact piece and the sliding block are both made of conductive metal material.

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