Cable bridge connector

By designing cable tray connectors with plug-in ends, grooves, press plates, side plates and limiting components, the shortcomings of existing connectors in terms of connection stability and assembly ease are solved, and fast and stable tray connection and simplified assembly process is achieved.

CN222673382UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25ZHENJIANG JUXIAN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421221649.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

Existing cable tray connectors have shortcomings in connection stability and assembly ease, which are easy to shake and have a long assembly time.

Method used

A cable tray connector is designed, which includes multiple plug-in ends, grooves, press plates, side plates and limiting components. Through the cooperation of these components, the bottom and side walls of the bridge can be limited, allowing for a fast and stable connection.

Benefits of technology

This device can effectively shorten the assembly and fixing time, improve the connection stability between the bridge frame and the connector body, and is simple to install and disassemble, without the need for cumbersome bolt connections.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cable bridge connector, and belongs to the technical field of cable bridge connectors. A cable bridge connector comprises a connector main body, the connector main body is provided with a plurality of plugging ends, the plugging ends are provided with grooves for plugging of bridges, the grooves are rotatably provided with pressing plates for limiting the bottoms of the inner walls of the bridges, and the two sides of the inner walls of the grooves are rotatably provided with side plates for pressing the pressing plates. Compared with the prior art, the device can limit the bottom of the bridge frame and the side wall of the bridge frame, is simple to mount and dismount, does not need tedious bolt connection, is reliable and stable in connection, can effectively shorten the assembling and fixing time, improves the assembling efficiency, and improves the assembling efficiency. And the bridge body can be quickly clamped and positioned, and field use is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Cable trays are divided into trough type, tray type, ladder type, grid type and other structures. They are composed of brackets, supports and installation accessories. Cable trays are set up separately and must be coordinated with other cable trays to lay cables. In order to ensure the safety of cable laying, the trays need to be connected, so connectors are needed.

[0003] Existing connectors are generally fixed between bridge frames by bolts. On the one hand, the connection stability is not good enough and it is easy to shake. Secondly, the connection between the bridge frames cannot be quickly performed during assembly. The assembly is not convenient and time-consuming, which affects the actual use of the staff. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a cable bridge connector, which can overcome certain defects of the prior art.

[0005] According to the utility model, a cable tray connector includes a connector body, a plurality of plug-in ends are provided on the connector body, each of the plug-in ends is provided with a groove for the bridge to be plugged in, a pressure plate for limiting the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge is rotatably provided on the groove, and side plates for pressing the pressure plate are rotatably provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove; installation cavities are provided on both sides of the plug-in ends, and a limiting component for limiting the side plate is provided inside the installation cavity.

[0006] Preferably, a first inclined surface is provided on the top of the pressing plate, and openings for plugging in the side walls of the bridge are provided between the two sides of the pressing plate and the groove.

[0007] The above structure not only facilitates the insertion of the side walls of the bridge, but also can cooperate with the side plates to press the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge.

[0008] Preferably, a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface is provided at the bottom of the side plate, and a through opening for plugging in the side wall of the plug-in bridge is also provided between the side plates on both sides and the groove.

[0009] Through the above structure, when the side plates are pressed against the bridge frame, the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge frame can be better limited, and the side walls of the bridge frame can also be limited at the same time.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting assembly also includes a slider slidably arranged inside the installation cavity and a pin fixedly arranged on the side panel, the slider is fixedly provided with an installation cavity for the limiting pin, and a spring for clamping the insertion rod is fixedly provided between the installation cavity and the bottom of the slider.

[0011] Through the above structure, the pin inserted into the socket can be limited, so that the side plate limits the side wall of the bridge, thereby improving the connection stability between the bridge and the connector body.

[0012] Preferably, a connecting plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the insertion rod, and a through groove for the connecting plate to slide is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity.

[0013] With the above structure, when dismantling is to be carried out, the connecting plate can be pressed to make the plug rod disengage from the limit of the plug pin, and the disassembly is simple and quick.

[0014] Preferably, the inner side of the installation cavity is connected to a socket for a plug pin to be inserted into, the bottom of the plug pin is provided with a slide groove for the top of the plug rod to slide, and the slide groove is provided with a through hole for limiting the plug rod.

[0015] The above structure can make the plug pin better inserted, and the setting of the slide groove facilitates the insertion of the plug rod into the through hole.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, this device can limit the bottom of the bridge frame, as well as the side wall of the bridge frame. It is easy to install and disassemble, does not require complicated bolt connections, and has reliable and stable connections. It can effectively shorten the assembly and fixing time, and can quickly clamp and position the bridge frame body, making it convenient for on-site use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cable tray connector and a cable tray installation structure;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connector body structure of a cable tray connector;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the side plate structure of a cable tray connector;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a groove and a pressure plate of a cable tray connector;

[0022] Figure 5 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a limit assembly of a cable tray connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to further understand the content of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail in conjunction with the embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments are only used to explain the utility model but not to limit it.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] See also Figure 1-5The present embodiment provides a cable tray connector including a connector body 100, on which a plurality of plug-in terminals are arranged, each of which is provided with a groove 210 for the bridge to be plugged in, a pressure plate 220 for limiting the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge is rotatably provided on the groove 210, and side plates 230 for pressing the pressure plate 220 are rotatably provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove 210; installation cavities 510 are provided on both sides of the plug-in terminals, and a limiting component 240 for limiting the side plate 230 is provided inside the installation cavity 510.

[0026] The number of the plug-in terminals on the connector body 100 is at least 2. If there are 3 plug-in terminals, they can be used for connection with 3 bridges. If there are 4 plug-in terminals, they can be used for connection with 4 bridges.

[0027] When using this embodiment, it is only necessary to insert the bridge to be connected into the groove 210, and then rotate the side plate 230 to press the pressure plate 220 tightly against the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge end, and at the same time insert the pin 310 on the side plate 230 into the socket 330, so that the limiting assembly 240 limits the pin 310 to complete the connection of the bridge. Compared with the prior art, the present device can limit the bottom of the bridge and the side wall of the bridge. It is simple to install and disassemble, does not require complicated bolt connections, and has reliable and stable connections. It can effectively shorten the assembly and fixing time, and can quickly clamp and position the bridge body, which is convenient for on-site use.

[0028] In this embodiment, a first inclined surface 410 is provided on the top of the pressing plate 220 , and openings for plugging into the side walls of the bridge are provided between the two sides of the pressing plate 220 and the groove 210 .

[0029] The above structure not only facilitates the insertion of the side wall of the bridge, but also can cooperate with the side plate 230 to press the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge.

[0030] In this embodiment, a second inclined surface 420 matching the first inclined surface 410 is provided at the bottom of the side plate 230 , and openings for plugging in the side walls of the plug-in bridge are also provided between the side plates 230 and the groove 210 .

[0031] Through the above structure, when the side plates 230 are pressed against the bridge frame, the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge frame can be better limited, and the side wall of the bridge frame can also be limited at the same time.

[0032] In this embodiment, the limiting assembly 240 also includes a slider 530 slidably arranged inside the installation cavity 510 and a pin 310 fixedly arranged on the side panel 230, and an installation cavity 510 for the limiting pin 310 is fixedly arranged on the slider 530, and a spring 550 for pressing the insertion rod 540 is fixedly arranged between the installation cavity 510 and the bottom of the slider 530.

[0033] Through the above structure, the pin 310 inserted into the plug hole 330 can be limited, so that the side plate 230 limits the side wall of the bridge, thereby improving the connection stability between the bridge and the connector body 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, a connecting plate 560 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the inserting rod 540 , and a through groove 520 for the connecting plate 560 to slide is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity 510 .

[0035] With the above structure, when dismantling is to be performed, the connecting plate 560 can be pressed to make the plug rod 540 disengage from the limit of the latch pin 310, and the disassembly is simple and quick.

[0036] In this embodiment, the inner side of the installation cavity 510 is connected to a socket 330 for the plug pin 310 to be inserted into, the bottom of the plug pin 310 is provided with a slide groove 570 for the top of the plug rod 540 to slide, and the slide groove 570 is provided with a through hole 320 for limiting the plug rod 540.

[0037] Through the above structure, the latch pin 310 can be better inserted, and the setting of the slide groove 570 facilitates the insertion of the insertion rod 540 into the through hole 320.

[0038] It is easy to understand that those skilled in the art can combine, split, reorganize, etc. the embodiments of the present application to obtain other embodiments based on one or several embodiments provided in the present application, and these embodiments do not exceed the protection scope of the present application.

[0039] The above is a schematic description of the present invention and its implementation methods, which is not restrictive. The embodiments shown are only part of the implementation methods of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if ordinary technicians in this field are inspired by it and design structural methods and embodiments similar to the technical solution without creativity without departing from the purpose of the invention of the present invention, they should all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable tray connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connector body (100), wherein a plurality of plug-in ends are provided on the connector body (100), each of the plug-in ends is provided with a groove (210) for a bridge to be plugged into, a pressure plate (220) for limiting the bottom of the inner wall of the bridge is rotatably provided on the groove (210), and side plates (230) for pressing the pressure plate (220) are rotatably provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove (210); and installation cavities (510) are provided on both sides of the plug-in ends, and a limiting assembly (240) for limiting the side plates (230) is provided inside the installation cavity (510).

2. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first inclined surface (410) is provided on the top of the pressing plate (220), and openings for plugging into the side walls of the bridge are provided between the two sides of the pressing plate (220) and the groove (210).

3. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second inclined surface (420) matching the first inclined surface (410) is provided at the bottom of the side plate (230), and openings for plugging in the side walls of the plug-in bridge are also provided between the side plates (230) and the grooves (210).

4. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (240) further comprises a slider (530) slidably arranged inside the installation cavity (510) and a latch (310) fixedly arranged on the side plate (230); a mounting cavity (510) for the limiting latch (310) is fixedly arranged on the slider (530); and a spring (550) for pressing the insertion rod (540) is fixedly arranged between the installation cavity (510) and the bottom of the slider (530).

5. A cable tray connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting plate (560) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the insertion rod (540), and a through groove (520) for the connecting plate (560) to slide is provided at the bottom of the installation cavity (510).

6. A cable tray connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the installation cavity (510) is connected to a socket (330) for the plug pin (310) to be plugged in, the bottom of the plug pin (310) is provided with a slide groove (570) for the top of the plug rod (540) to slide, and the slide groove (570) is provided with a through hole (320) for limiting the plug rod (540).