Rail-mounted wiring terminal
Through the design of rail-type terminals, a stable conductive path is formed by using conductive bridges and metal spring presses, which solves the problem of unstable connection of traditional terminals, achieves higher stability and reliability, and simplifies the replacement and maintenance of wires.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422360128.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-27
AI Technical Summary
The elastic clamping force of the plastic clamping mechanism of traditional wiring terminals is poor, and it is prone to aging after long-term use, resulting in unstable wire connections and inconvenient operation, and frequent plugging and failure.
The rail-type terminal design is adopted, and a stable conductive path is formed by using a conductive bridge and a metal spring press. The spring press tilts downward to limit the wire to be released. Combined with the unlocking member, the conductive bridge is removable and designed to improve flexibility and maintainability.
It improves the stability and reliability of the terminals, reduces the risk of wire disengagement, enhances the structure's vibration and impact resistance, and simplifies the wire replacement and maintenance operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical connections, and particularly to an orbital terminal block. Background Art
[0002] In the field of electrical connections, terminal blocks are indispensable components for realizing current transfer between electrical devices.
[0003] Traditional terminal blocks usually adopt a fixed design. Generally, a plastic clamping mechanism integrated with the housing is provided on the housing, and the inserted conductors are clamped and fixed through the plastic clamping mechanism. However, the elastic clamping force of the plastic clamping mechanism is poor, and problems such as aging may occur after long-term use, resulting in a decrease in the clamping force, thereby affecting the connection stability of the conductors. In addition, when it is necessary to frequently adjust the wiring position or quantity, the operation of traditional terminal blocks is inconvenient, and frequent plugging and matching may also pose a risk of deformation and failure. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to improve the stability of the terminal block during use, the present application provides an orbital terminal block.
[0005] The present application provides an orbital terminal block, adopting the following technical solutions:
[0006] An orbital terminal block includes:
[0007] A terminal housing, in which a wiring hole for inserting a conductor is provided.
[0008] A conductive bridge, which is arranged in the terminal housing. Connecting pieces are arranged at both ends of the conductive bridge, and the connecting pieces are in contact with the side wall of the conductor to form a conductive path.
[0009] A spring pressing piece, which is arranged on the terminal housing and inside the wiring hole. The spring pressing piece has a positioning end and an elastic end. The outside of the positioning end is in contact with the terminal housing, and the elastic end extends obliquely downward into the wiring hole and is in contact with the side wall of the connecting piece.
[0010] An unlocking member, which is arranged in the terminal housing and can release the contact state between the elastic end and the side wall of the conductor.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the terminal block is inserted into the wire through the wiring hole on the terminal housing, the power connection plate on the conductive bridge abuts against the side wall of the wire to form a conductive path, and the spring pressure plate uses its elastic end to maintain close contact with the power connection plate and the side wall of the wire to ensure the reliability of the electrical connection; at the same time, the downward inclined setting of the spring pressure plate can limit the wire from falling out, thereby ensuring the stability of the wire insertion; compared with the existing technology, the spring pressure plate has stronger stability when used, is less prone to failure risks, and at the same time, the structural setting of the spring pressure plate can also reduce the risk of wire falling out.
[0012] Optionally, a blocking piece is further provided on the conductive bridge, and the blocking piece is located on a side of the power connection piece away from the terminal housing, and the spring pressing piece is provided between the terminal housing and the blocking piece.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring pressing piece can be restricted from escaping from the terminal housing, thereby improving the stability of the structure.
[0014] Optionally, two groups of the power connection plates and the blocking plates are provided at the same end of the conductive bridge, wherein one of the power connection plates is inserted between the outer wall of the elastic end and the terminal housing, and the other power connection plate is inserted between the outer wall of the positioning end and the terminal housing.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the structure can be further improved.
[0016] Optionally, a support plate is provided in the terminal housing, and a receiving groove for inserting the conductive bridge is provided above the support plate, and a chamfer is provided on the side of the power connection plate away from the blocking plate, and the inclined surface formed by the chamfer faces the direction of the spring pressing plate.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the support plate provides a stable supporting environment for the conductive bridge, and the chamfered design on the contact plate facilitates the smooth insertion of the wire and guides it into the correct contact position; the detachable installation method of the conductive bridge facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the conductive bridge.
[0018] Optionally, the conductive bridge extends along the length direction of the terminal housing, and a plurality of conductive bridges are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the terminal housing; the spring pressing sheet and the wiring hole are respectively arranged at both ends of the conductive bridge, and a plurality of groups are arranged corresponding to the conductive bridge.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, this arrangement method is conducive to improving the space utilization of the wiring terminals, while improving the flexibility of the wiring terminals, and is suitable for a variety of different electrical connection requirements.
[0020] Optionally, the conductive bridge is provided with reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing ribs extend along the length direction of the conductive bridge.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the reinforcing rib extends along the length direction of the conductive bridge, enhancing the strength and stiffness of the conductive bridge, preventing it from deforming or being damaged under external force, improving the overall durability and reliability of the terminal, and extending the service life.
[0022] Optionally, a jumper is detachably arranged on the terminal housing. A jumper channel for inserting the jumper is provided on the terminal housing. Jumper holes for inserting the jumper are provided on two adjacent conductive bridges. The jumper channel and the two corresponding jumper holes on the two adjacent conductive bridges are located on the same straight line, and the jumper can conduct electricity between the two adjacent conductive bridges.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the jumper realizes the conduction between two adjacent conductive bridges through the jumper channel and the jumper holes, providing a flexible electrical connection path.
[0024] Optionally, it further includes a connection buckle for buckling two adjacent conductive bridges up and down. The connection buckle is made of a conductive material. When the connection buckle is buckled on the terminal housing, it can electrically connect the two adjacent conductive bridges up and down.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, it can replace the jumper to realize the conduction between two adjacent conductive bridges up and down, providing a flexible electrical connection path and connection method; at the same time, it can press two adjacent conductive bridges tightly against the corresponding support plates, enhancing the structural stability of the entire terminal and further improving the anti-vibration and anti-impact capabilities of the terminal.
[0026] Optionally, it further includes a terminal cover covering the terminal housing. A clamping post is provided on the terminal cover. A clamping groove for press-fitting the clamping post is provided on the terminal housing. The clamping groove is a waist-shaped groove, and a chamfer is provided at the end of the clamping post.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the terminal cover is press-fitted with the clamping groove on the terminal housing through the clamping post, realizing the quick installation and disassembly of the cover. The chamfer design at the end of the clamping post facilitates the insertion operation. At the same time, the waist-shaped setting of the clamping groove can ensure that the clamping group can be inserted into the clamping groove when the processing accuracy deviates, reducing the processing accuracy requirements.
[0028] Optionally, a positioning post is provided on the terminal housing. The spring clip further includes a connecting portion connected between the elastic end and the positioning end. The connecting portion winds around the positioning post. The unlocking member is an unlocking button. A sliding groove for the unlocking button to slide up and down is provided on the upper surface of the terminal housing. The lower end of the unlocking button abuts against the outer side wall of the elastic end.
[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the unlocking button slides up and down on the upper surface of the terminal housing through the sliding groove, and its lower end abuts against the outer side wall of the elastic end of the spring pressing piece. Pressing the unlocking button can release the pressing state of the spring pressing piece on the wire, providing a convenient unlocking method and making the replacement or maintenance operation of the wire simpler and faster.
[0030] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:
[0031] 1. Fixing the wire by the metal spring pressing piece can ensure the fixing effect and improve the stability after long-term use;
[0032] 2. The wiring terminal realizes a high degree of integration through modular design, can flexibly adjust the capacity and layout according to actual needs, and improves the flexibility and scalability of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the terminal housing;
[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the terminal cover;
[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the terminal housing;
[0036] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of the conductive bridge;
[0037] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting buckle.
[0038] Description of the reference numerals: 1. Terminal housing; 11. Wiring hole; 12. Support plate; 13. Cross-connection channel; 14. Clamping groove; 15. Positioning post; 16. Connection seat; 2. Conductive bridge; 21. Power connection piece; 22. Flap; 23. Reinforcing rib; 24. Cross-connection hole; 3. Spring pressing piece; 31. Positioning end; 32. Elastic end; 33. Connection part; 4. Unlocking member; 41. Unlocking button; 5. Connecting buckle; 51. Connecting rod; 52. Tightening rod; 53. Buckling rod; 6. Terminal cover; 61. Clamping post. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0039] The following will further describe the present application in detail Figures 1-5 with reference to the attached drawings.
[0040] The embodiment of the present application discloses an orbital wiring terminal. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The terminal comprises a terminal housing 1, a terminal cover 6, a spring pressure piece 3, a conductive bridge 2 and an unlocking piece 4, wherein the terminal housing 1, the terminal cover 6 and the unlocking piece 4 are all made of non-conductive materials, the conductive bridge 2 is made of conductive materials, and the spring pressure piece 3 is made of metal materials. The terminal cover 6 is buckled on the terminal housing 1 to protect the internal parts. The conductive bridge 2 is used to connect the wires to form a passage, which can limit the wires from escaping from the terminal housing 1 and ensure the stability of the connection. The unlocking piece 4 can unlock the restriction of the spring pressure piece 3 on the wires to pull out the wires.
[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Specifically, a clamping column 61 is integrally formed on one side of the terminal cover 6 facing the terminal housing 1. The clamping column 61 is set as a circular column, and the end of the clamping column 61 has a rounded corner. The terminal housing 1 is provided with a clamping groove 14 for insertion. The clamping column 61 can be inserted into the clamping groove 14 by interference fit, thereby fixing the terminal housing 1 and the terminal cover 6. Further, in order to reduce the possibility that the clamping column 61 is difficult to insert into the clamping groove 14 due to processing errors, the clamping groove 14 is set as a waist-shaped groove, so that the side wall of the clamping groove 14 has a deformation space, so that the clamping column 61 can be smoothly inserted. A connecting seat 16 is also provided at the lower end of the terminal housing 1, and the terminal housing 1 can be connected to the corresponding track through the cooperation of the connecting seat 16.
[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the main body of the conductive bridge 2 is a rectangular long plate structure made of conductive metal. Electrical connection plates 21 are fixed to the upper surfaces of both ends of the conductive bridge 2. When the wire is inserted into the wiring hole 11, the inner wall of the electrical connection plate 21 abuts against the wire to form an electrical connection, and the outer wall of the electrical connection plate 21 abuts against the terminal housing 1 to limit the electrical connection plate 21.
[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, a wiring hole 11 for wire insertion is provided on the upper surface of the terminal housing 1, and a spring pressure piece 3 is arranged inside the wiring hole 11. The spring pressure piece 3 is in a "V" shape as a whole, and includes a positioning end 31, an elastic end 32, and a connecting portion 33 connected between the positioning end 31 and the elastic end 32, wherein the connecting portion 33 is a semicircular metal sheet, and a positioning column 15 is integrally formed on the terminal housing 1, and the positioning column 15 is a cylinder. The inner side of the connecting portion 33 is wound around the positioning column 15, and cooperates with the baffle plate arranged in the terminal housing 1, so that the connecting portion 33 can be positioned outside the positioning column 15.
[0044] For the convenience of understanding, the side of the spring clip 3 facing the positioning post 15 is the inner side, and the side facing away from the positioning post 15 is the outer side. The positioning end 31 extends downward, and the outer side of the positioning end 31 abuts against the baffle provided inside the terminal housing 1. The elastic end 32 extends obliquely downward toward the wiring hole 11 and is located inside the wiring hole 11. When a wire is inserted into the wiring hole 11, it can first abut against the outer side of the elastic end 32 and drive the elastic end 32 to rotate toward the positioning end 31. When the wire is inserted in place, the resilience of the elastic end 32 can drive the wire to tightly abut against the side wall of the electrical contact piece 21. At the same time, due to the obliquely downward arrangement of the elastic end 32, the wire is restricted from sliding toward the outside of the wiring hole 11, thereby clamping and fixing the wire.
[0045] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the unlocking member 4 is an unlocking button 41. A sliding groove is provided on the upper surface of the terminal housing 1, and the unlocking button 41 can slide up and down in the sliding groove. The lower end of the unlocking button 41 abuts against the outer side wall of the elastic end 32. When the unlocking button 41 is pressed, it can drive the elastic end 32 to rotate toward the inner side, so that the elastic end 32 is separated from the wire. At this time, the wire can be pulled out upward. Preferably, in order to prevent the unlocking button 41 from slipping out of the sliding groove upward, a limiting block protrudes from the lower end side wall of the unlocking button 41, and the terminal housing 1 is correspondingly provided with a limiting groove for the block to slide up and down. When the unlocking button 41 slides upward under the action of the elastic force until the upper surface of the limiting block abuts against the side wall of the limiting groove, the unlocking button 41 is restricted from continuing to slide upward. At this time, the upper end of the unlocking button 41 is not higher than the upper surface of the terminal housing 1 to avoid accidentally touching the unlocking button 41.
[0046] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, optionally, a retaining piece 22 is further provided at the end of the conductive bridge 2. The retaining piece 22 is located on the side of the electrical contact piece 21 away from the terminal housing 1 and is preferably parallel to the terminal housing 1; the spring clip 3 is arranged between the terminal housing 1 and the retaining piece 22, so that the retaining piece 22 can limit the spring clip 3 from moving away from the terminal housing 1, thereby improving the stability of the spring clip 3. Further, preferably, two sets of electrical contact pieces 21 and retaining pieces 22 are provided at the same end of the conductive bridge 2. For one set, the electrical contact piece 21 is inserted between the outer side wall of the elastic end 32 and the terminal housing 1, and the retaining piece 22 is located outside the elastic end 32; for the other set, the electrical contact piece 21 is inserted between the outer side wall of the positioning end 31 and the terminal housing 1, and the retaining piece 22 is located outside the positioning end 31; further improving the stability of the spring clip 3.
[0047] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4, in this embodiment, the conductive bridge 2 is detachably installed in the terminal housing 1. Specifically, a support plate 12 is fixed in the terminal housing 1 along the horizontal length direction. A receiving groove for inserting the conductive bridge 2 is formed above the support plate 12, and the conductive bridge 2 can be snapped into the receiving groove. Since interference will occur between the power connection piece 21 at the end and the spring pressing piece 3, in order to facilitate the insertion of the conductive bridge 2, a chamfer is formed on the side of the power connection piece 21 facing away from the blocking piece 22, that is, the side facing the terminal housing 1, and the inclined plane formed by the chamfer faces the direction of the spring pressing piece 3.
[0048] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , in this embodiment, the conductive bridge 2 extends along the length direction of the terminal housing 1, and a plurality of conductive bridges 2 can be arranged at intervals along the height direction of the terminal housing 1; in this embodiment, a total of three conductive bridges 2 are provided, and wiring holes 11 are correspondingly arranged at both ends of each conductive bridge 2 to cooperate with the spring pressing piece 3 to insert wires; the lengths of the three conductive bridges 2 increase in sequence from top to bottom, and all the wiring holes 11 are arranged in a stepped and staggered manner, so that it is convenient to insert wires at both ends of each conductive bridge 2. This setting method can connect multiple groups of wires at the same time.
[0049] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , in this embodiment, since the conductive bridge 2 is relatively long, in order to improve the anti-bending property of the conductive bridge 2, a reinforcing rib 23 is fixed on the upper surface of the conductive bridge 2, and the reinforcing rib 23 extends along the length direction of the conductive bridge 2. In order to adapt to the structure in the terminal housing 1, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 23 can be arranged at intervals along the length direction.
[0050] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , further optionally, the terminal also includes a jumper. The jumper can connect two adjacent upper and lower wire bridges. Specifically, the jumper can be a rectangular rod supported by a conductive material (not shown in the figure). A jumper channel 13 for inserting the jumper is formed on the terminal housing 1. The jumper channel and the terminal housing 1 are also made of non-conductive materials; the jumper channel 13 extends upward to the upper surface of the terminal housing 1 and is staggered from the position of the wiring hole 11; a jumper hole 24 for inserting the jumper is formed between two adjacent upper and lower conductive bridges 2. The jumper channel 13 and the jumper holes 24 on two adjacent conductive bridges 2 are located on the same vertical line, so that after the jumper is inserted into the jumper channel 13 and passes through the two jumper holes 24, the two adjacent wire bridges can be electrically connected. In this embodiment, a jumper channel 13 is arranged between the uppermost conductive bridge 2 and the middle conductive bridge 2; a jumper channel 13 is arranged between the middle conductive bridge 2 and the lowermost conductive bridge 2; a jumper channel 13 is arranged on the lowermost conductive bridge 2, and this jumper channel 13 can be used to connect two adjacent terminals.
[0051] Refer toFigure 1 and Figure 5 , in an optional embodiment, the terminal also includes a connecting buckle 5, which is buckled on two adjacent upper and lower conductive bridges 2 during use. The connecting buckle 5 is made of a conductive material, so that it can replace the jumper to connect two adjacent conductive bridges 2; at the same time, the connecting buckle 5 can further strengthen and fix the adjacent upper and lower conductive bridges 2. It should be noted that in actual use, the connecting buckle 5 and the jumper are alternative solutions, that is, one of them is selected according to actual needs for connection.
[0052] Specifically, the connecting buckle 5 includes a connecting rod 51, abutting rods 52 arranged on both sides of the connecting rod 51, and buckling rods 53 arranged at the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod 51; correspondingly, grooves for the connecting rod 51 to be clamped can be opened on the side walls of the support rod and the conductive bridge 2. When the connecting buckle 5 is arranged on the terminal housing 1 and buckled on two adjacent upper and lower conductive bridges 2, the buckling rod 53 at the upper end abuts against the upper surface of the upper conductive bridge 2, and the buckling rod 53 at the lower end abuts against the lower surface of the lower support plate 12. The upper surfaces of the abutting rods 52 on both sides abut against the lower surface of the upper support plate 12, and the lower surfaces of the abutting rods 52 abut against the upper surface of the lower conductive bridge 2. At this time, the connecting buckle 5 can conduct the two conductive bridges 2 and fix and abut the conductive bridges 2 on the corresponding support plates 12.
[0053] The implementation principle of an orbital terminal in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: when installing the terminal, first snap the spring clip 3 and the conductive bridge 2 into the corresponding positions in sequence. The connecting buckle 5 can be fixed if necessary, and finally the terminal cover 6 is covered on the terminal housing 1. During use, just insert the wire into the corresponding wiring hole 11 according to the need to form a circuit. If you want to pull out the wire, first press the unlocking button 41 to pull out the wire. At the same time, according to the need, when the connecting buckle 5 is not connected and the conductive bridge 2 needs to be connected, the corresponding jumper can be inserted to connect the corresponding conductive bridge 2 to merge the circuit.
[0054] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An orbital terminal block, characterized in that: Comprising: A terminal housing (1) having a wiring hole (11) for inserting a wire; A conductive bridge (2) disposed within the terminal housing (1), with electrical connection pieces (21) provided at both ends of the conductive bridge (2), and the electrical connection pieces (21) being in contact with the side wall of the wire to form a conductive path; A spring clip (3) disposed on the terminal housing (1) and inside the wiring hole (11), the spring clip (3) having a positioning end (31) and an elastic end (32), the outer side of the positioning end (31) being in contact with the terminal housing (1), and the elastic end (32) extending obliquely downward into the wiring hole (11) and being in contact with the side wall of the electrical connection piece (21); An unlocking member (4) disposed within the terminal housing (1), and the unlocking member (4) being capable of releasing the contact state between the elastic end (32) and the side wall of the wire.
2. The orbital terminal according to claim 1, wherein: A retaining piece (22) is further provided on the conductive bridge (2), the retaining piece (22) being located on the side of the electrical connection piece (21) away from the terminal housing (1), and the spring clip (3) being disposed between the terminal housing (1) and the retaining piece (22).
3. The orbital terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two sets of the electrical connection pieces (21) and the retaining pieces (22) provided at the same end of the conductive bridge (2). One of the electrical connection pieces (21) is inserted between the outer side wall of the elastic end (32) and the terminal housing (1), and the other electrical connection piece (21) is inserted between the outer side wall of the positioning end (31) and the terminal housing (1).
4. The orbital terminal according to claim 3, wherein: A support plate (12) is provided within the terminal housing (1), and a receiving groove for inserting the conductive bridge (2) is provided above the support plate (12). A chamfer is provided on the side of the electrical connection piece (21) facing away from the retaining piece (22), and the inclined surface formed by the chamfer faces the direction of the spring clip (3).
5. The orbital terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conductive bridge (2) extends along the length direction of the terminal housing (1), and a plurality of conductive bridges (2) are spaced apart along the height direction of the terminal housing (1); the spring clips (3) and the wiring holes (11) are respectively provided at both ends of the conductive bridge (2), and multiple sets are provided corresponding to the conductive bridge (2).
6. The orbital terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: Reinforcing ribs (23) are provided on the conductive bridge (2), and the reinforcing ribs (23) extend along the length direction of the conductive bridge (2).
7. The orbital terminal according to claim 5, wherein: A jumper is detachably provided on the terminal housing (1). A jumper channel (13) for inserting the jumper is provided on the terminal housing (1). Jumper holes (24) for inserting the jumper are provided on two adjacent conductive bridges (2). The jumper channel (13) and the two corresponding jumper holes (24) on two adjacent conductive bridges (2) are located on the same straight line, and the jumper is capable of conducting between two adjacent conductive bridges (2).
8. The orbital terminal according to claim 5, characterized in that: It further includes a connection buckle (5) for buckling two adjacent conductive bridges (2) up and down. The connection buckle (5) is made of a conductive material. When the connection buckle (5) is buckled on the terminal housing (1), it can electrically connect two adjacent conductive bridges (2) up and down.
9. The orbital terminal according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a terminal cover body (6) covering the terminal housing (1). The terminal cover body (6) is provided with a clamping post (61). The terminal housing (1) is provided with a clamping groove (14) for the interference insertion of the clamping post (61). The clamping groove (14) is a kidney-shaped groove, and the end of the clamping post (61) is provided with a chamfer.
10. The orbital terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal housing (1) is provided with a positioning post (15). The spring pressing piece (3) further includes a connecting portion (33) connected between the elastic end (32) and the positioning end (31). The connecting portion (33) is wound around the positioning post (15). The unlocking member (4) is an unlocking button (41). The upper surface of the terminal housing (1) is provided with a sliding groove for the up and down sliding of the unlocking button (41). The lower end of the unlocking button (41) abuts against the outer side wall of the elastic end (32).