Cable bridge connector

By designing a cable tray connector including a U-shaped connecting shell, a cable tray support plate and a flip cover plate, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and unadjustable connection length in the prior art is solved, and a higher Applicability and maintenance efficiency.

CN222508693UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18JINAN CHANGTONG IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420466260.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-12
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-12

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Technical Problem

Existing cable tray connectors are inconvenient to disassembly after installation, resulting in inefficient maintenance and the inability to flexibly adjust the connection length to suit cable trays of different sizes.

Method used

A cable tray connector including a U-shaped connecting shell, cable tray support plate and flip cover plate is designed. Through the removal of the cable tray support plate and the adjustment of the bolt, flexible adjustment of the connection length is achieved, and through hinges and fixation. The mechanism simplifies the removal and installation of cover plates.

Benefits of technology

Improves the suitability and maintenance efficiency of cable tray connectors, ensures a firm connection between cable trays, and simplifies the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cable bridge connector, which relates to the technical field of cable bridges and comprises a connecting shell, the cross section of the connecting shell is of a U-shaped structure, cable bridge supporting plates are symmetrically arranged at the bottoms of the two ends of the connecting shell, and a cover plate is arranged at the top end of the connecting shell. A fixing mechanism matched with the cover plate is arranged at the top of one side of the connecting shell; positioning holes matched with cable bridge supporting plates are formed in the bottoms of the two ends of the connecting shell, and pin shafts are arranged at the bottoms of the two ends of one side of the connecting shell in a penetrating and inserting mode; mounting grooves are formed in the two ends of the two sides of the connecting shell correspondingly. The cable bridge connector is reasonable and reliable in structure, the cable bridge connector can provide convenience for subsequent maintenance of a cable by a worker through the arrangement of the flip cover type cover plate, and the cable bridge connector can ensure firm connection between cable bridges, so that the stability and the safety of the whole structure are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cable bridges, in particular to a cable bridge connector. Background Art

[0002] Cable trays are divided into trough, tray, ladder, and grid structures, and are composed of brackets, brackets, and installation accessories. The cable trays in buildings can be erected independently or laid on various buildings and pipe gallery brackets. Most of the current cable trays are laid in sections, and connectors are needed to connect and fix the two cable trays. After the connectors are installed, it is necessary to ensure that the cables can be easily maintained.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN219833678U discloses a connector for a cable tray, including a fixed connection mechanism and a support mechanism, wherein the fixed connection mechanism includes a bottom plate, side plates located on both sides of the top of the bottom plate and provided with connection grooves on both sides, and a latch adapted to the connection grooves; the support mechanism is detachably mounted at both ends of the fixed connection mechanism, which avoids the problem that the cable trays of different lengths cannot be fixedly connected, resulting in a problem of great limitations in use. However, after the above connector is installed, it is not easy to disassemble it because it is installed by sliding to both sides, so it is difficult for the staff to maintain its internal connection, which results in low maintenance efficiency.

[0004] Currently, no effective solution has been proposed for the problems in the related technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the related technology, the utility model proposes a cable tray connector to overcome the above technical problems existing in the existing related technology.

[0006] To this end, the specific technical solutions adopted by the utility model are as follows:

[0007] A cable tray connector comprises a connecting shell, the cross section of the connecting shell is a U-shaped structure, the bottoms of both ends of the connecting shell are symmetrically provided with cable tray support plates, the top of the connecting shell is provided with a cover plate, and the top of one side of the connecting shell is provided with a fixing mechanism that matches the cover plate.

[0008] Furthermore, in order to achieve a coordinated connection with the cable tray, the cable tray can be supported by a cable tray support plate, and then the cable tray can be installed and fixed by a mounting plate and bolts, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector after being connected to the cable tray, positioning holes that match the cable tray support plate are provided at the bottom of both ends of the connecting shell, and pins are inserted at the bottom of both ends of one side of the connecting shell; mounting grooves are provided at both ends of both sides of the connecting shell, a mounting plate is provided inside one of the mounting grooves, and the mounting groove and the mounting plate are connected by bolts; the cross-section of the mounting groove is a T-shaped structure, and the side wall of the mounting groove is provided with a plurality of threaded holes 1 that match the bolts; the cross-section of the mounting plate is a square structure, and one side of the mounting plate is provided with a plurality of threaded holes 2 that match the bolts.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to realize the installation and disassembly of the cable tray support plate, when the connector length is not enough, one of the cable tray support plates can be removed to realize the installation between multiple connectors, thereby increasing the connection length and improving the applicability of the connector. The cross-section of the cable tray support plate is a square structure, and one side of the cable tray support plate is symmetrically provided with pin shaft holes that match the pin shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, in order to realize convenient opening of the cover, one side of the cover is connected to the connecting shell through a plurality of hinges, a fixing block is provided in the middle of the other side of the cover, and a socket is provided at the bottom of one side of the fixing block.

[0011] Furthermore, in order to achieve the fixation of the cover plate, after the connector is installed, the cover plate can achieve a protective function, and through the cooperation of the plug plate and the socket, the cover plate can be quickly and conveniently opened for maintenance after the connector is installed, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency. The fixing mechanism includes a mounting block arranged in the middle of one side of the connecting shell, and the interior of the mounting block is a hollow structure, one side of the mounting block is interspersed with a plug plate that matches the socket, and the cross-section of the plug plate is an L-shaped structure; a limit plate is arranged on the outside of the plug plate and inside the mounting block, and springs are arranged on the top and bottom of one side of the limit plate, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting block.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] 1. The utility model has a reasonable and reliable structure. The cable tray connector can provide convenience for the staff to maintain the cables later through the setting of the flip cover. The cable tray connector can ensure a firm connection between the cable trays, thereby improving the stability and safety of the overall structure.

[0014] 2. By setting a connecting shell and a cable tray support plate, a coordinated connection with the cable tray is achieved. The cable tray can be supported by the cable tray support plate, and then the cable tray is installed and fixed by the mounting plate and bolts, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector after the cable tray is connected. At the same time, when the connector is not long enough, one of the cable tray support plates can be removed to achieve installation between multiple connectors, thereby increasing the connection length and improving the applicability of the connector.

[0015] 3. By setting a fixing mechanism, the cover plate is fixed. After the connector is installed, the cover plate can realize the protection function. And through the cooperation of the plug plate and the socket, the cover plate can be opened quickly and conveniently for maintenance after the connector is installed, which improves the maintenance efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cable tray connector according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cable tray connector from another angle according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a cable tray connector according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0021] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a fixing mechanism in a cable tray connector according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a plurality of cable tray connectors assembled according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure:

[0024] 1. Connecting shell; 101. Positioning hole; 102. Pin; 103. Mounting slot; 1031. Threaded hole 1; 104. Mounting plate; 1041. Threaded hole 2; 105. Bolt; 2. Cable tray support plate; 201. Pin hole; 3. Cover plate; 301. Hinge; 302. Fixing block; 303. Socket; 4. Fixing mechanism; 401. Mounting block; 402. Plug plate; 4021. Limiting plate; 4022. Spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] The present invention is now further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Figure 1-5 As shown, the cable tray connector according to the embodiment of the utility model includes a connecting shell 1, the cross-section of the connecting shell 1 is a U-shaped structure, cable tray support plates 2 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of both ends of the connecting shell 1, a cover plate 3 is arranged at the top of the connecting shell 1, and a fixing mechanism 4 matching the cover plate 3 is arranged at the top of one side of the connecting shell 1.

[0027] With the aid of the above-mentioned technical scheme of the utility model, the structure of the utility model is reasonable and reliable. The cable tray connector can provide convenience for the staff's subsequent maintenance of the cables through the setting of the flip-type cover, and the cable tray connector can ensure a firm connection between the cable trays, thereby improving the stability and safety of the overall structure.

[0028] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned connection shell 1 and cable tray support plate 2, positioning holes 101 that match the cable tray support plate 2 are opened at the bottom of both ends of the connection shell 1, and pins 102 are inserted at the bottom of both ends of one side of the connection shell 1; installation grooves 103 are opened at both ends of both sides of the connection shell 1, and a mounting plate 104 is set inside one of the mounting grooves 103, and the mounting groove 103 and the mounting plate 104 are connected by bolts 105; the cross-section of the mounting groove 103 is a T-shaped structure, and the side wall of the mounting groove 103 is opened with a plurality of threaded holes 1031 that match the bolts 105; the cross-section of the mounting plate 104 is a square structure, and the mounting plate 104 is One side is provided with a plurality of threaded holes 1041 which cooperate with the bolts 105; the cross-section of the cable tray support plate 2 is a square structure, and one side of the cable tray support plate 2 is symmetrically provided with pin holes 201 which cooperate with the pin 102, thereby realizing the coordinated connection with the cable tray. The cable tray can be supported by the cable tray support plate 2, and then the cable tray is installed and fixed by the mounting plate 104 and the bolts 105, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector after being connected to the cable tray. At the same time, when the length of the connector is not enough, one of the cable tray support plates 2 can be removed to realize the installation between multiple connectors, thereby increasing the connection length and improving the applicability of the connector.

[0029] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned cover plate 3 and fixing mechanism 4, one side of the cover plate 3 is connected to the connection shell 1 through a plurality of hinges 301, a fixing block 302 is provided in the middle of the other side of the cover plate 3, and a plug hole 303 is provided at the bottom of one side of the fixing block 302; the fixing mechanism 4 includes a mounting block 401 provided in the middle of one side of the connection shell 1, and the interior of the mounting block 401 is a hollow structure, a plug plate 402 matching with the plug hole 303 is inserted on one side of the mounting block 401, and the cross section of the plug plate 402 is an L-shaped structure; the outer side of the plug plate 402 and the bottom of the mounting block 401 are provided with a plurality of hinges 301, and the fixing block 302 is provided with a plurality of hinges 301; the fixing block 302 is ... A limit plate 4021 is provided inside the mounting block 401, and springs 4022 are provided on the top and bottom of one side of the limit plate 4021. In addition, in specific applications, the spring 4022 is configured as a compression spring, and one end of the spring 4022 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting block 401, thereby fixing the cover plate 3. After the connector is installed, the protection function can be achieved through the cover plate 3, and through the cooperation of the plug plate 402 and the socket 303, the cover plate 3 can be quickly and conveniently opened for maintenance after the connector is installed, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0030] The working principle of the fixing mechanism 4 is as follows: first, when the cover 3 needs to be disassembled, the plug plate 402 is pulled to make the plug plate 402 away from the fixing block 302, and then the plug plate 402 leaves the socket 303, and then the cover 3 can be opened. When installing the cover 3, the plug plate 402 is pulled to compress the spring 4022, and then the cover 3 is covered to make the fixing block close to the installation block 401, and then the plug plate 402 is released. Under the action of the spring 4022, the plug plate 402 enters the socket 303 and fixes the cover 3.

[0031] In order to facilitate understanding of the above technical solution of the present invention, the working principle or operation method of the present invention in the actual process is described in detail below.

[0032] In actual application, first, the cable tray to be connected is supported by the cable tray support plates 2 at both ends, and then one end of the mounting plate 104 is connected to one side of the cable tray to be connected, and then the mounting plate 104 and the cable tray to be connected are fixedly connected by one of the bolts 105. After the installation is completed, the cover plate 3 can be fixed by the fixing mechanism 4. When maintenance is required later, the cover plate 3 can be conveniently opened to maintain the cables.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, in addition, when it is necessary to extend the connection length, two connecting shells 1 can be prepared, and then the pin shaft 102 and the bolt 105 at one end of one of the connecting shells 1 are removed, and the cable tray support plate 2 and the mounting plate 104 are removed, and then the cable tray support plate 2 at one end of the other connecting shell 1 is inserted into the positioning hole of one of the connecting shells 1, and then fixed by the pin shaft 102, and then one of the mounting plates 104 is inserted into the mounting groove 103 of the other connecting shell 1, and then fixed by the bolt 105, thereby increasing the connection length.

[0034] In summary, with the help of the above-mentioned technical scheme of the utility model, the structure of the utility model is reasonable and reliable. The cable tray connector can provide convenience for the subsequent maintenance of the cable by the staff through the setting of the flip cover, and the cable tray connector can ensure the firm connection between the cable trays, thereby improving the stability and safety of the overall structure; by setting the connecting shell 1 and the cable tray support plate 2, the coordinated connection with the cable tray is realized, the cable tray can be supported by the cable tray support plate 2, and then the cable tray is installed and fixed by the mounting plate 104 and the bolt 105, ensuring the stability of the connector after the cable tray is connected. At the same time, when the length of the connector is not enough, one of the cable tray support plates 2 can be removed to achieve the installation between multiple connectors, increase the connection length, and thus improve the applicability of the connector; by setting the fixing mechanism 4, the cover plate 3 is fixed. After the connector is installed, the protection function can be realized by the cover plate 3, and through the cooperation of the plug plate 402 and the socket 303, the cover plate 3 can be quickly and conveniently opened for maintenance after the connector is installed, thereby improving the maintenance efficiency.

[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] 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, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable tray connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connecting shell (1), wherein the cross section of the connecting shell (1) is a U-shaped structure, the bottoms of both ends of the connecting shell (1) are symmetrically provided with cable tray support plates (2), the top of the connecting shell (1) is provided with a cover plate (3), and the top of one side of the connecting shell (1) is provided with a fixing mechanism (4) that matches the cover plate (3); The bottoms of both ends of the connection housing (1) are provided with positioning holes (101) that match the cable tray support plate (2), and the bottoms of both ends of one side of the connection housing (1) are interspersed with pin shafts (102); Both ends of the connecting shell (1) are provided with mounting grooves (103), a mounting plate (104) is arranged inside one of the mounting grooves (103), and the mounting groove (103) and the mounting plate (104) are connected by bolts (105); The cross section of the installation groove (103) is a T-shaped structure, and the side wall of the installation groove (103) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes (1031) that match the bolts (105); The cross section of the mounting plate (104) is a square structure, and one side of the mounting plate (104) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes (1041) matched with the bolts (105).

2. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the cable tray support plate (2) is a square structure, and a pin hole (201) matching with the pin (102) is symmetrically provided on one side of the cable tray support plate (2).

3. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the cover plate (3) is connected to the connection housing (1) via a plurality of hinges (301); a fixing block (302) is provided in the middle of the other side of the cover plate (3); and a plug hole (303) is provided at the bottom of one side of the fixing block (302).

4. A cable tray connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) comprises a mounting block (401) arranged in the middle of one side of the connecting shell (1), and the interior of the mounting block (401) is a hollow structure, and a plug plate (402) matching the plug hole (303) is inserted through one side of the mounting block (401), and the cross section of the plug plate (402) is an L-shaped structure.

5. A cable tray connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting plate (4021) is arranged outside the plug plate (402) and inside the mounting block (401), and a spring (4022) is arranged on the top and bottom of one side of the limiting plate (4021), and one end of the spring (4022) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting block (401).

Citation Information

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  • Connector for cable bridge

    CN219833678U