A multifunctional cable tie

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of cable tie technology, specifically disclosing a multifunctional cable tie, including a tie body. One end of the tie body is connected to a first connecting end via a movable component, and a second connecting end is fixedly installed at the end of the tie body away from the first connecting end. A connector snap-fit ​​component is provided inside the first connecting end. Rails are fixedly installed on both sides of the front of the tie body. Two rollers are slidably installed inside the two sets of rails. An elastic band is connected to the outer side of the two rollers that are close to each other via a connector. The elastic band is divided into three sections, and the three sections are connected by connecting bands between adjacent sections. This invention integrates separation, adjustability, heat dissipation, anti-slip, and ease of use, significantly improving the efficiency and reliability of cable tie management.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cable tie technology, and specifically discloses a multifunctional cable tie. Background Technology

[0002] Cable ties, as the name suggests, are straps used to bundle things together. They are designed with a backstop function, meaning they can only be tightened further. There are also detachable cable ties.

[0003] However, traditional cable ties have the following obvious shortcomings in practical use: The inability to separate and guide the wire harness in situ means that when multiple wire harnesses are bundled together, their outer sheaths press against each other. For wire harnesses that generate significant heat, prolonged contact can shorten the lifespan of the wire harness and may lead to electrical safety hazards.

[0004] In summary, there is an urgent need for a new type of cable tie structure that can effectively solve the problem of separating, sorting, and storing cable harnesses while maintaining convenient bundling performance, thereby improving the overall efficiency of managing multi-strand cable harnesses. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the background art, and to propose a multifunctional cable tie, including a tie body. One end of the tie body is connected to a first connecting end through a movable component. A second connecting end is fixedly installed at the end of the tie body away from the first connecting end. A connector snap-fit ​​component is provided inside the first connecting end. Rails are fixedly installed on both sides of the front of the tie body. Two rollers are slidably installed inside the two sets of rails. An elastic band is connected to the outside of the side of the two rollers that are close to each other through a connector. The elastic band is divided into three sections, and the three sections of elastic band are connected to each other through adjacent connecting bands.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the connector snap-fit ​​component further includes a circular shell that is installed through the inside of the first connecting end. A snap-fit ​​is fixedly embedded in the middle of the circular shell, and the outer edges of the upper and lower ends of the snap-fit ​​are both machined with bevels.

[0007] In the above technical solution, furthermore, multiple fixing buttons are fixedly installed on both the second connecting end and the back of the belt body, and the multiple fixing buttons are all made of silicone material.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the connecting member further includes a connecting seat fixedly installed on the outside of the rollers on opposite sides, a sliding shell slidably installed on the outside of the connecting seat, and a fixing member provided on the outside of one end of the sliding shell.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the two ends of the elastic band are respectively connected to the outside of the two sets of sliding shells that are close to each other. Rotating parts are provided inside the connecting seat and at the corresponding fixing parts. Multiple vent holes are opened on the surface of the elastic band.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the movable component further includes a connector fixedly installed at one end of the belt body, the connector being fixedly installed with a rotating shaft, and one end of the first connecting end being rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the fixing component further includes a card seat fixedly installed on the outside of one end of the sliding shell. The card seat is L-shaped and a card post is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the card seat.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the rotating component further includes a retaining shaft that is rotatably inserted inside the connecting seat and corresponds to the retaining seat. A retaining rod is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the retaining shaft. A through hole is opened on the lower surface of the end of the retaining rod away from the retaining shaft. The outer edge of the through hole is curved.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention utilizes a three-section elastic band design. During use, one end of the elastic band is sequentially wrapped around and inserted into the outer surface of each wire harness, wrapping multiple strands in an alternating pattern. Specifically, the waveform-path wrapping method ensures the multiple strands are arranged in an orderly manner, enabling the separation and positioning of the strands. This solves the problem of obscuring the identification features of the wire harnesses after traditional cable ties, significantly improving identification efficiency during later maintenance and replacement, and preventing confusion regarding wire harness ownership.

[0014] 2. The silicone retaining buttons on the back of the strap and at the second connecting end ensure a tight fit with the surface of the object being bundled. The elasticity and anti-slip properties of the silicone material effectively prevent the cable tie from slipping or falling off during use. Simultaneously, the sliding engagement structure of the rail and roller allows for flexible adjustment of the strap's movement according to the cable harness diameter, accommodating the bundling needs of multi-strand cable harnesses of different specifications. The beveled guide design of the connector makes insertion and removal at the second connecting end more convenient. Combined with the rotating structure of the movable component, the bundling angle of the cable tie can be easily adjusted. Furthermore, the cooperation between the retaining and rotating components allows for free adjustment and fixation of the elastic band length, enabling repeated adjustments and use of the cable tie according to different application scenarios, reducing operating costs.

[0015] 3. By creating multiple ventilation holes on the surface of the elastic band, the wire harness can be secured while allowing airflow between the wire harness and the outside environment. This avoids the heat dissipation problems caused by the traditional wire harness completely wrapping the wire harness, helps extend the service life of the wire harness, and ensures the operational stability of the electrical equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the elastic band and the connecting band of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the roller and the connector of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the connection structure between the connecting seat, sliding shell, fixing member, and rotating member of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partial connection structure between the fixing button and the retaining shell at the second connecting end of the present invention; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Belt body; 2. Fixing button; 3. First connecting end; 4. Round shell; 5. Clamping shell; 6. Connecting head; 7. Second connecting end; 8. Clamping rail; 9. Elastic band; 10. Sliding shell; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Connecting belt; 13. Vent hole; 14. Roller; 15. Clamping post; 16. Clamping seat; 17. Clamping shaft; 18. Clamping rod; 19. Through hole; 20. Inclined surface; 21. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0020] like Figures 1-7 The multifunctional cable tie shown includes a tie body 1. One end of the tie body 1 is connected to a first connecting end 3 via a movable component. A second connecting end 7 is fixedly installed at the end of the tie body 1 away from the first connecting end 3. A connector snap-fit ​​component is provided inside the first connecting end 3. Rails 8 are fixedly installed on both sides of the front of the tie body 1. Two rollers 14 are slidably installed inside the two sets of rails 8. An elastic band 9 is connected to the outside of the two rollers 14 on the side that is close to each other via a connector. The elastic band 9 is divided into three sections, and the three sections of elastic band 9 are connected to each other by a connecting band 12 between adjacent sections. In this embodiment, the belt body 1 is made of nylon material, the elastic band 9 is made of TPE elastic material, and there is a gap between the rail 8 and the roller 14 to ensure smooth sliding and no obvious shaking when the belt body 1 is unfolded. Specifically, after the multi-strand wire harness is arranged, three elastic bands 9 are sequentially and alternately wrapped around one side of the multi-strand wire harness. The elastic contraction force of the elastic bands 9 is used to separate and position the multi-strand wire harness. Pushing the rollers 14 to slide within the guide rail 8 can move the elastic bands 9 as a whole. In the initial state, the two rollers 14 are located at one end of the guide rail 8, and the wrapping position and tension of the elastic bands 9 can be adjusted by sliding along the guide rail 8 to meet the bundling needs of wire harnesses of different diameters or numbers.

[0021] The connector includes a round shell 4 that is installed through the inside of the first connecting end 3. A retainer 5 is fixedly embedded in the middle of the round shell 4. The outer edges of the upper and lower ends of the retainer 5 are machined with bevels 20. Multiple retaining buttons 2 are fixedly installed on the back of the second connecting end 7 and the belt body 1. The multiple retaining buttons 2 are all made of silicone material. In this embodiment, the design of the inclined surface 20 is to guide the second connecting end 7 and one of the fixing buttons 2 on the back of the belt body 1 to be quickly inserted, reducing the difficulty of insertion and removal and improving convenience. When the fixing button 2 is inserted into the inside of the housing 5, it is elastically engaged to prevent accidental loosening. Specifically, depending on the wrapping degree of the belt body 1, the second connecting end 7 or one of the fixing buttons 2 on the back of the belt body 1 can be inserted into the round shell 4 as needed. When the fixing button 2 is inserted, the end of the fixing button 2 slides in along the inclined surface 20, squeezing the retaining shell 5 to temporarily deform it until it is fully inserted and then the retaining shell 5 resets and locks in place. When disassembling, press the retaining shell 5 from both sides to deform it or press the fixing button 2 to deform it. After disengaging from the retaining shell 5, the belt body 1 can be unfolded. This structure enables quick insertion and removal when the belt body 1 is fixed.

[0022] The connector includes a connecting seat 11 fixedly installed on the outside of rollers 14 on opposite sides, a sliding shell 10 slidably installed on the outside of the connecting seat 11, and a fixing member provided on the outside of one end of the sliding shell 10; In this embodiment, the connection of the sliding shell 10 allows the elastic element to be easily installed and disassembled.

[0023] The two ends of the elastic band 9 are respectively connected to the outside of the two sets of sliding shells 10 on the side that are close to each other. Rotating parts are provided inside the connecting seat 11 and at the corresponding fixed parts. Multiple vent holes 13 are opened on the surface of the elastic band 9. In this embodiment, opening vent holes 13 on the surface of the elastic band 9 can promote airflow, prevent the wire harness from overheating, and also reduce the weight of the elastic band 9 and improve its flexibility.

[0024] Specifically, after the elastic band 9 is wrapped around the wire harness, the vent holes 13 on its surface form a heat dissipation channel. When the sliding shell 10 is fitted onto the outside of the connecting seat 11, the fixing member is locked by the rotating part to prevent the sliding shell 10 from retracting.

[0025] The movable component includes a connector 6 fixedly installed at one end of the belt body 1, a rotating shaft 21 fixedly installed on the connector 6, and one end of the first connecting end 3 rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 21. In this embodiment, the first connecting end 3 can rotate around the rotating shaft 21, so that the belt body 1 has a higher degree of mobility when binding.

[0026] The fastener includes a card holder 16 fixedly installed on the outside of one end of the sliding shell 10. The card holder 16 is L-shaped and a card post 15 is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the card holder 16. In this embodiment, after the sliding shell 10 is slidably sleeved onto the outside of the connecting seat 11, the locking pin 15 on the locking seat 16 is inserted into the through hole 19 in the rotating part, preventing the sliding shell 10 from sliding out from one end of the connecting seat 11.

[0027] The rotating component includes a rotatable shaft 17 that is rotatably inserted inside the connecting seat 11 and corresponds to the card seat 16. A card rod 18 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotat 17. A through hole 19 is opened on the lower surface of the end of the card rod 18 away from the rotat 17. The outer edge of the through hole 19 is curved. In this embodiment, the edge of the through hole 19 is provided with a curved surface, which makes it easier to slide in and out when rotating the locking pin 15; Specifically, when the retaining seat 16 approaches, the retaining rod 18 rotates toward the retaining seat 16, and the retaining post 15 slides along the curved edge into the through hole 19, completing the engagement. To disassemble, the retaining rod 18 is pulled upward to disengage the through hole 19 from the retaining post 15, thereby releasing the sliding shell 10.

[0028] In summary, the innovative structure integrates multiple practical functions: Firstly, it realizes the function of separation and identification. The three-section elastic band 9 and connecting band 12 design can cross-separate and bundle multiple wire harnesses, solving the problem of confusion and difficulty in distinguishing wire harnesses after traditional bundling. The separated and bundled wire harnesses can be distinguished by color and position from one end through the corresponding external ventilation holes 13.

[0029] Secondly, it enables flexible disassembly by using the cooperation of the first connecting end 3, the second connecting end 7, the fixing button 2, the connecting seat 11, the sliding shell 10, the rotating part and the fixing part to achieve quick engagement of the belt body 1 and quick disassembly of the elastic belt 9.

[0030] Thirdly, it achieves heat dissipation and ventilation by using multiple sets of ventilation holes 13 to ensure heat dissipation of the wiring harness.

[0031] The above design achieves a transformation from simple bundling to identifiable, detachable, heat-dissipating, and reusable wire harness management.

[0032] Working principle: In use, first unfold the cable tie, then pull the elastic band 9 out from the roller 14. In the initial unused state, the two rollers 14 are located at the same end of the two sets of retaining rails 8 (the end closer to the first connecting end 3 or the second connecting end 7). At this time, the elastic band 9 is in a naturally contracted state and is not in contact with the cable tie. The roller 14 and the retaining rail 8 are in a sliding fit, and the initial position of the roller 14 is limited by the limiting structure (such as a protrusion or closed end) at the end of the retaining rail 8 to prevent it from sliding out freely.

[0033] When bundling wire harnesses, the operator can manually push the rollers 14 along the length of the guide rail 8 according to the diameter and number of wire harnesses. This causes the two rollers 14 to move relative to each other, thereby tightening or loosening the elastic band 9 and adjusting the wrapping range and tightness of the elastic band 9 around the wire harness. The sliding range of the rollers 14 is determined by the length of the guide rail 8 and the limiting structures at both ends, ensuring that the rollers 14 will not come off the guide rail 8 during the adjustment process. Then, they are sequentially and alternately wrapped around the surface of the multi-strand wire harness. Specifically, the first section of the elastic band 9 is bent downward to form a trough and inserted into the bottom of the first wire harness. Then it is bent upward to form a peak, passing over the top of the first wire harness, and bent downward to form a second trough and inserted into the bottom of the second wire harness. The above actions are repeated. By using the alternating peak and trough structure of the three sections of the elastic band 9, the multi-strand wire harnesses are embedded in the corresponding trough positions, and the peaks are placed in the gaps between two adjacent wire harnesses. The elastic band 9 adopts a three-section design and is connected by the connecting band 12. It can wrap multi-strand wire harnesses in a separate and breathable way, realizing the physical separation between wire harnesses. The elastic band 9 wraps the multi-strand wire harnesses together. This structure can avoid the problem of wire harnesses being wrapped and crossed after traditional wire harnesses are tied. It realizes the function of independent separation of multi-strand wire harnesses inside the band body 1, which is convenient for quick identification during later maintenance. After winding, slide the sliding shells 10 at both ends of the elastic band 9 onto one end of the connecting seat 11, push the retainer 16 on the sliding shell 10 into the corresponding position of the connecting seat 11, and insert the retainer 15 into the through hole 19 of the retainer 18. The retainer 18 rotates around the retainer 17 and locks, preventing the sliding shell 10 from retracting, thereby positioning the elastic band 9 on the band body 1. According to the diameter of the wire harness and the tightness of the binding, the two rollers 14 can slide along the retainer 8 to adjust the wrapping movement of the band body 1. Finally, curl the second connecting end 7. According to the diameter of the wrapped wire harness, insert one set of fixing buttons 2 on the back of the band body 1 into the round shell 4 of the first connecting end 3. The inclined surface 20 of the retainer 5 serves as a guide, making it easy for the fixing button 2 to be smoothly inserted and locked. As a result, the multiple strands of wire bundle are gathered inside the belt body 1. During use, because the elastic band 9 is separated by the connecting band 12 and the ventilation holes 13 are opened through the surface, air circulation is maintained after the wire bundle is bundled, avoiding the situation where the wire bundle is completely wrapped and poor heat dissipation occurs.

[0034] When disassembly is required, press the corresponding fixing button 2 or press the retaining clip 5 to deform it, so that the fixing button 2 can be disengaged from the retaining clip 5, and the belt body 1 can be unfolded. Then the multi-strand wire harness is exposed at the belt body 1. The wire harness can be repeatedly adjusted and used, and has many functions and is quite comprehensive.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional cable tie, comprising a tie body (1), characterized in that: One end of the belt (1) is connected to a first connecting end (3) through a movable part. The end of the belt (1) away from the first connecting end (3) is fixedly installed with a second connecting end (7). The first connecting end (3) is provided with a connector snap-fit ​​part. Both sides of the front of the belt (1) are fixedly installed with rails (8). Two rollers (14) are slidably installed inside the two sets of rails (8). The outer sides of the two rollers (14) that are close to each other are connected with elastic bands (9) through connecting parts. The elastic bands (9) are divided into three sections, and the three sections of elastic bands (9) are connected to each other through connecting bands (12) between adjacent sections. The connector includes a connecting seat (11) fixedly installed on the outside of rollers (14) that are close to each other. A sliding shell (10) is slidably installed on the outside of the connecting seat (11). A fixing member is provided on the outside of one end of the sliding shell (10). The two ends of the elastic band (9) are respectively connected to the outside of the two sets of sliding shells (10) that are close to each other. A rotating member is provided inside the connecting seat (11) and at the position corresponding to the fixing member. Multiple vent holes (13) are opened on the surface of the elastic band (9). The fixing member includes A card holder (16) is fixedly installed on the outside of one end of the sliding shell (10). The card holder (16) is L-shaped and a card post (15) is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the card holder (16). The rotating component includes a card shaft (17) that is rotatably inserted inside the connecting seat (11) and corresponds to the card holder (16). A card rod (18) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the card shaft (17). A through hole (19) is opened on the lower surface of the end of the card rod (18) away from the card shaft (17). The outer edge of the through hole (19) is curved.

2. The multifunctional cable tie according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a circular shell (4) that is installed through the inside of the first connecting end (3). A retainer (5) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the circular shell (4). The outer edges of the upper and lower ends of the retainer (5) are machined with bevels (20).

3. The multifunctional cable tie according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple fixing buttons (2) are fixedly installed on the back of the second connecting end (7) and the belt body (1), and the multiple fixing buttons (2) are made of silicone material.

4. A multifunctional cable tie according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable component includes a connector (6) fixedly installed at one end of the belt body (1), and a rotating shaft (21) is fixedly installed on the connector (6). One end of the first connecting end (3) is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (21).

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