Flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder

The flexible connection system with a screw and retaining spring addresses the limitations of existing connectors by integrating the flexible connector and wiring terminal, providing enhanced bending flexibility and preventing loose connections, ensuring a firm and secure contact.

CN222190607UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17ZHEJIANG TAIKONG ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420923795.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-30

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible connectors for outdoor insulating cylinders have limited bending adjustment in compact spaces, are not integrated with wiring terminals, and suffer from loose connections that loosen over time, leading to poor contact.

Method used

A flexible connection system with a screw and retaining spring that integrates the flexible connector and wiring terminal, featuring a double-section design with adjustable retaining springs to prevent loosening, ensuring a firm and tight connection.

Benefits of technology

Enhances flexibility in bending adjustment, improves installation convenience, and maintains a secure connection by preventing screw loosening, thereby ensuring a tight and safe contact.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a flexible connector for an outdoor insulating cylinder. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide the flexible connection for the outdoor insulating cylinder, which is firm and tight in connection. According to the technical scheme, the flexible connection structure comprises a flexible connection part, a screw and a clamp spring, the flexible connection part comprises a flexible connection main installation part, a flexible connection first bending part, a flexible connection middle connection part, a flexible connection second bending part and a flexible connection wiring part which are sequentially connected end to end from left to right, and the flexible connection wiring part is provided with a binding post. The binding post is internally provided with a binding post threaded hole which is vertically arranged, and the flexible connection main installation part is provided with a main installation hole. A screw thread part is arranged on the screw, and a snap spring positioning groove is formed in the middle of the screw thread part. The utility model has the advantages that the double-section flexible connection and the integrated design of the flexible connection and the wiring terminal enable the bending adjustment to be more flexible in use, the installation to be more convenient, and the connection to be tighter; the clamp spring and the clamp spring locking adjusting opening can effectively prevent the screw from loosening after threaded connection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a soft connection for an outdoor insulating cylinder. Background Art

[0002] Flexible connectors are important conductive components in circuit breakers and are often used in places where the position needs to be adjusted. The existing flexible connectors for outdoor insulating cylinders only have one flexible connector, and the bending adjustment is still limited in some compact spaces. In addition, the existing flexible connectors and wiring terminals are two independent components, and the connection is not tight enough. When the wiring terminals are connected to the external parts, the threads are prone to loosening after long-term use, resulting in poor contact. Further improvements are needed to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a soft connection for an outdoor insulating cylinder with a firm and tight connection.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model of the flexible connection for outdoor insulating cylinder is characterized in that it includes a flexible connection, a screw and a retaining spring connecting the external connection and the flexible connection together, the flexible connection includes a flexible connection main installation part, a flexible connection first bending part, a flexible connection middle connection part, a flexible connection second bending part and a flexible connection wiring part which are connected end to end from left to right, a wiring post is provided on the flexible connection wiring part, a wiring post threaded hole vertically arranged is provided in the wiring post, and a main installation hole is provided on the main installation part of the flexible connection;

[0005] The screw is provided with a screw threaded portion connected to the threaded hole of the terminal post, a retaining spring positioning groove for retaining the retaining spring is provided in the middle of the screw threaded portion, a retaining spring limiting groove for limiting the retaining spring is provided in the threaded hole of the terminal post, and a retaining spring locking adjustment port is provided outside the terminal post, which is communicated with the retaining spring limiting groove and used for adjusting the retaining spring.

[0006] The width of the retaining spring limiting groove is the same as the width of the retaining spring locking adjustment opening, and the width of the retaining spring limiting groove is greater than the width of the retaining spring positioning groove.

[0007] The terminal post is provided with a terminal post block at the upper end of the retaining spring locking adjustment port, and a top column is provided below the terminal post block to prevent the retaining spring from retreating.

[0008] A waist-shaped adjustment hole is provided on the flexible connection middle connection portion.

[0009] The soft connection main installation part is provided with a main positioning groove, and the main installation hole is provided in the main positioning groove.

[0010] The bending directions of the first curved portion of the flexible connection and the second curved portion of the flexible connection are both on the same side as the terminal.

[0011] The advantages of the flexible connection for outdoor insulating cylinders of the utility model are: double-section flexible connection and integrated design of the flexible connection and the wiring terminal, which makes the bending adjustment more flexible, the installation more convenient, and the connection tighter; the retaining spring and the retaining spring locking adjustment port can effectively prevent the screw from loosening after the threaded connection, the contact is tight and firm, and the safety is higher. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the flexible connection for outdoor insulating cylinder of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the soft connection of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified image of

[0016] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the screw of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the soft connection of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the utility model relates to a flexible connection for an outdoor insulating cylinder, comprising a flexible connection 1, a screw 2 and a retaining spring 3 for connecting an external connection member and the flexible connection 1 together, the flexible connection 1 comprising a flexible connection main mounting portion 5, a flexible connection first bending portion 6, a flexible connection middle connecting portion 7, a flexible connection second bending portion 8 and a flexible connection wiring portion 9 which are sequentially connected end to end from left to right, the flexible connection wiring portion 9 is provided with a terminal post 10, a terminal post threaded hole 11 which is vertically arranged is provided in the terminal post 10, the flexible connection main mounting portion 5 is provided with a main mounting hole 12; the screw 2 is provided with a screw threaded portion 13 connected to the terminal post threaded hole 11, the screw threaded portion 13 is provided in the middle There is a retaining spring positioning groove 14 for clamping the retaining spring 3, a retaining spring limiting groove 16 for limiting the retaining spring 3 is provided in the threaded hole 11 of the terminal, and a retaining spring locking adjustment port 17 which is in communication with the retaining spring limiting groove 16 and is used for adjusting the retaining spring 3 is provided on the outside of the terminal 10. The first flexible connection bend 6 and the second flexible connection bend 8 are designed as double-section flexible connections, and the flexible connection is integrated with the terminal. The bending adjustment is more flexible in use, the installation is more convenient, and the connection is tighter. After the retaining spring 3 is inserted, a tool is inserted into the retaining spring locking adjustment port 17 to stretch it, so that it can effectively prevent the screw 2 from loosening and retreating after the threaded connection. The contact is tight and firm, and the safety is higher.

[0019] The width of the retaining spring limiting groove 16 is the same as the width of the retaining spring locking adjustment opening 17 . The width of the retaining spring limiting groove 16 is greater than the width of the retaining spring positioning groove 14 , so that the retaining spring 3 can be adjusted to facilitate the insertion of tools.

[0020] The terminal 10 is provided with a terminal block 18 at the upper end of the retaining spring locking adjustment port 17, and a top column 19 is provided below the terminal block 18 to prevent the retaining spring 3 from retreating, thereby further enhancing the anti-retreat ability of the retaining spring 3. By stretching the retaining spring 3 and putting it on the top column 19, it is prevented from being locked and retreated due to factors such as vibration.

[0021] The flexible connection middle connecting portion 7 is provided with a waist-shaped adjustment hole 21, which makes installation more flexible.

[0022] The soft connection main installation portion 5 is provided with a main positioning groove 22 , and the main installation hole 12 is provided in the main positioning groove 22 .

[0023] The bending directions of the first flexible connection curved portion 6 and the second flexible connection curved portion 8 are both on the same side as the terminal 10 , which is more in line with the user's installation habits.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder, characterized in that: The flexible connection (1) comprises a screw (2) and a retaining spring (3) for connecting an external component and the flexible connection (1), wherein the flexible connection (1) comprises a flexible connection main mounting portion (5), a flexible connection first bending portion (6), a flexible connection middle connecting portion (7), a flexible connection second bending portion (8) and a flexible connection wiring portion (9) which are connected end to end from left to right in sequence, wherein a wiring post (10) is provided on the flexible connection wiring portion (9), wherein a wiring post threaded hole (11) arranged vertically is provided in the wiring post (10), and a main mounting hole (12) is provided on the flexible connection main mounting portion (5); The screw (2) is provided with a screw threaded portion (13) connected to the terminal threaded hole (11); a retaining spring positioning groove (14) for retaining the retaining spring (3) is provided in the middle of the screw threaded portion (13); a retaining spring limiting groove (16) for limiting the retaining spring (3) is provided in the terminal threaded hole (11); and a retaining spring locking adjustment opening (17) is provided on the outside of the terminal (10) and is communicated with the retaining spring limiting groove (16) and is used for adjusting the retaining spring (3).

2. The flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the retaining spring limiting groove (16) is the same as the width of the retaining spring locking adjustment opening (17), and the width of the retaining spring limiting groove (16) is greater than the width of the retaining spring positioning groove (14).

3. The flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal post (10) is provided with a terminal post stopper (18) at the upper end of the retaining spring locking adjustment opening (17), and a top post (19) is provided below the terminal post stopper (18) for preventing the retaining spring (3) from retreating.

4. The flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible connection middle connecting portion (7) is provided with a waist-shaped adjustment hole (21).

5. The flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft connection main installation portion (5) is provided with a main positioning groove (22), and the main installation hole (12) is provided in the main positioning groove (22).

6. The flexible connector for outdoor insulating cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bending directions of the first flexible connection bend (6) and the second flexible connection bend (8) are both on the same side as the terminal (10).