Convenient joint for protection type drag chain

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drag chains, and discloses a convenient connector for a protection type drag chain, which comprises a drag chain link, two fixing plates are fixedly mounted at the top of the drag chain link, a mounting mechanism is arranged on the outer side of each fixing plate, a convex guide block is arranged on the front side of the mounting mechanism on the rear side, and the convex guide block is fixedly mounted on the drag chain link. A concave guide block is arranged on the rear side of the mounting mechanism on the front side, a clamping mechanism which extends to the outer side of the fixing plate and is connected with the mounting mechanisms is arranged on the inner side of the fixing plate, and a driving mechanism which is connected with the clamping mechanism and extends to the top of the fixing plate is arranged on the inner side of the fixing plate. The installation mechanism, the clamping mechanism and the driving mechanism are arranged to install the convex guide block and the concave guide block, the bending angle of the cable is limited through the arrangement of the convex guide block and the concave guide block, the bending angle of the cable is prevented from being too large, the cable is protected, and the purposes that the protection structure is arranged, and the protection structure is convenient to install are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drag chains, in particular to a convenient connector for protective drag chains. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, more and more factories use robots for processing. These robots can greatly reduce the workload, especially for grabbing and processing some relatively bulky workpieces more conveniently and quickly. In order to prevent the cables on the robot from moving when working, drag chains are usually used for fixing and protection. Most of the existing connectors do not have corresponding protection structures. Some cables need to be bent before they can be connected due to their connection positions. However, the bending angle of the cable is too large, causing the inner core of the cable to break at the bend, and also causing the protective layer of the cable to be damaged, affecting its use. It is also not convenient to quickly install the protection structure, causing inconvenience in use. Therefore, a convenient connector for a protective drag chain is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] (1) Technical problems solved

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a convenient connector for a protective drag chain, which has the advantages of having a protective structure and being easy to install, and solves the problems mentioned in the above background technology.

[0005] (2) Technical solution

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of having a protective structure and facilitating installation of the protective structure, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a convenient joint for a protective drag chain, comprising a drag chain link, wherein two fixing plates are fixedly installed on the top of the drag chain link, a drag chain connecting plate is movably installed on the right side of the drag chain link, a mounting mechanism is provided on the outer side of the fixing plate, a convex guide block is provided on the front side of the mounting mechanism on the rear side, and a concave guide block is provided on the rear side of the mounting mechanism on the front side, a clamping mechanism extending to the outer side thereof and connected to the mounting mechanism is provided on the inner side of the fixing plate, and a driving mechanism connected to the clamping mechanism and extending to the top of the fixing plate is provided on the inner side of the fixing plate;

[0007] The mounting mechanism includes a U-shaped block, and two U-shaped blocks are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the two fixed plates. A rectangular plate extending to the outside thereof is movably installed on the inner side of the U-shaped block, and connecting plates are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the rectangular plates on the front and rear sides. An arc-shaped plate that fits the fixed plate is fixedly installed between the connecting plates on the left and right sides. The convex guide block is fixedly installed on the front side of the rear arc-shaped plate, and the concave guide block is fixedly installed on the rear side of the front arc-shaped plate.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a movable plate, two movable plates are slidably installed between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixed plate, two fixed springs are fixedly installed between the movable plates on the left and right sides, first wedge blocks are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the movable plates on the left and right sides, and clamping rods extending to the outside of the fixed plate are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the movable plates on the left and right sides, and one end of the clamping rod passes through the connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a stabilizing block, two stabilizing blocks are fixedly installed between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixed plate, a push rod is slidably installed on the bottom of the stabilizing block, which passes through the stabilizing block and extends to the top of the fixed plate, a second wedge-shaped block that fits in with the top of the first wedge-shaped block is fixedly installed on the bottom of the push rod, and a handle is fixedly installed on one end of the top of the push rod.

[0010] Preferably, the interior of the fixing plate is hollow, and rectangular holes adapted to the clamping rod are provided on both left and right sides of the inner wall of the fixing plate, and a through hole adapted to the push rod is provided on the inner top wall of the fixing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting hole is provided inside the connecting plate, and the size of the limiting hole is adapted to the clamping rod.

[0012] Preferably, the side of the fixing plate close to the arc-shaped plate is designed to be arc-shaped, and the two arc-shaped plates are symmetrically distributed.

[0013] (3) Beneficial effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a convenient connector for a protective drag chain, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The convenient connector for the protective drag chain is used to install the convex guide block and the concave guide block by setting an installation mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a driving mechanism. The setting of the convex guide block and the concave guide block limits the bending angle of the cable to avoid excessive bending angle of the cable, thereby protecting the cable. When installing the convex guide block and the concave guide block, the convex guide block is installed on the outside of the rear fixing plate through the installation mechanism, and the concave guide block is installed on the outside of the front fixing plate through the installation mechanism. The push rod is pushed downward by the handle, and the push rod pushes the second wedge block downward under the support of the stabilizing block, squeezing the two The first wedge block on the side causes the movable plate to move relative to each other, the movable plate moves and squeezes the fixed spring, and the movement of the movable plate drives the clamping rod to move to the inner side of the fixed plate, and then the rectangular plate is moved from top to bottom and placed on the inner side of the U-shaped block, and then the handle is pulled upward to release the limit of the first wedge block on the second wedge block. Under the tension of the fixed spring, the movable plate and the clamping rod are reset, and the clamping rod extends to the inner side of the connecting plate, thereby completing the fixation of the installation mechanism, realizing the installation of the convex guide block and the concave guide block, and achieving the purpose of having a protective structure and the protective structure being easy to install. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a rear perspective view of the structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the local structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a sectional perspective view of the local structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1 drag chain link, 2 fixed plate, 3 mounting mechanism, 31 U-shaped block, 32 rectangular plate, 33 connecting plate, 34 arcuate plate, 4 convex guide block, 5 concave guide block, 6 clamping mechanism, 61 movable plate, 62 fixed spring, 63 first wedge block, 64 clamping rod, 7 driving mechanism, 71 stabilizing block, 72 push rod, 73 second wedge block, 74 handle, 8 drag chain connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a convenient joint for a protective drag chain, including a drag chain link 1, two fixing plates 2 are fixedly installed on the top of the drag chain link 1, a drag chain connecting plate 8 is movably installed on the right side of the drag chain link 1, a mounting mechanism 3 is provided on the outside of the fixing plate 2, a convex guide block 4 is provided on the front side of the rear mounting mechanism 3, and a concave guide block 5 is provided on the rear side of the front mounting mechanism 3. The convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5 play a guiding and positioning role. A clamping mechanism 6 extending to its outside and connected to the mounting mechanism 3 is provided on the inner side of the fixing plate 2, and a driving mechanism 7 connected to the clamping mechanism 6 and extending to the top of the fixing plate 2 is provided on the inner side of the fixing plate 2.

[0024] The mounting mechanism 3 includes a U-shaped block 31. Two U-shaped blocks 31 are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the two fixed plates 2. The U-shaped blocks 31 on the left and right sides are symmetrically distributed. A rectangular plate 32 extending to the outside of the U-shaped block 31 is movably installed on the inner side of the U-shaped block 31. Connecting plates 33 are fixedly installed on the opposite sides of the front and rear rectangular plates 32. An arc-shaped plate 34 that fits the fixed plate 2 is fixedly installed between the left and right connecting plates 33. The convex guide block 4 is fixedly installed on the front side of the rear arc-shaped plate 34, and the concave guide block 5 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the front arc-shaped plate 34.

[0025] The side of the fixing plate 2 close to the arc-shaped plate 34 is designed to be arc-shaped, and the two arc-shaped plates 34 are symmetrically distributed.

[0026] The clamping mechanism 6 includes a movable plate 61. Two movable plates 61 are slidably installed between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixed plate 2. Two fixed springs 62 are fixedly installed between the left and right movable plates 61. The elastic coefficient of the fixed spring 62 can be set according to needs. The opposite sides of the left and right movable plates 61 are fixedly installed with a first wedge block 63. The top of the first wedge block 63 is inclined. The opposite sides of the left and right movable plates 61 are fixedly installed with a clamping rod 64 extending to the outside of the fixed plate 2. The clamping rod 64 is used to fix the connecting plate 33. One end of the clamping rod 64 passes through the connecting plate 33.

[0027] A limiting hole is provided inside the connecting plate 33 , and the size of the limiting hole is adapted to the clamping rod 64 .

[0028] The driving mechanism 7 includes a stabilizing block 71. Two stabilizing blocks 71 are fixedly installed between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixed plate 2. The setting of the stabilizing block 71 ensures the stability of the up and down movement of the push rod 72. A push rod 72 that penetrates the stabilizing block 71 and extends to the top of the fixed plate 2 is slidably installed at the bottom of the stabilizing block 71. A second wedge block 73 that fits with the top of the first wedge block 63 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the push rod 72. A handle 74 is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the push rod 72. The outer side of the handle 74 is wrapped with a sponge cover, which provides a comfortable grip and is convenient for user operation.

[0029] The interior of the fixing plate 2 is hollow in design. Rectangular holes adapted to the clamping rod 64 are provided on both the left and right sides of the inner wall of the fixing plate 2 , and a through hole adapted to the push rod 72 is provided on the inner top wall of the fixing plate 2 .

[0030] When in use, place the drag chain link 1 at the position where it needs to be connected, install the installation mechanism 3 and then complete the installation of the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5. The cable bending part is located between the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5, which effectively protects the cable.

[0031] Meanwhile, the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] In summary, the convenient connector for the protective drag chain is installed by setting the installation mechanism 3, the clamping mechanism 6 and the driving mechanism 7 to install the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5. The setting of the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5 limits the bending angle of the cable to avoid excessive bending angle of the cable and protect the cable. When installing the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5, the convex guide block 4 is installed on the outside of the rear fixed plate 2 through the installation mechanism 3, and the concave guide block 5 is installed on the outside of the front fixed plate 2 through the installation mechanism 3. The push rod 72 is pushed downward by the handle 74. Under the support of the stabilizing block 71, the push rod 72 pushes the second wedge block 73 downward, squeezing the first wedge blocks 63 on both sides to cause the movable plate 61 to move relative to each other, and the movable plate 61 moves and squeezes the fixed spring 62. The movement of the movable plate 61 drives the clamping rod 64 to move and retract to the fixed plate 2 The inner side is then moved from top to bottom to be placed on the inner side of the U-shaped block 31, and then the handle 74 is pulled upward to release the limit of the first wedge block 73 on the second wedge block 63. Under the tension of the fixing spring 62, the movable plate 61 and the card rod 64 are reset, and the card rod 64 extends to the inner side of the connecting plate 33, thereby completing the fixation of the mounting mechanism 3, realizing the installation of the convex guide block 4 and the concave guide block 5, and achieving the purpose of having a protective structure and the protective structure being easy to install, solving the problem that most of the existing joints do not have corresponding protective structures. Some cables need to be bent before they can be connected because of their connection position, but the bending angle of the cable bend is too large, causing the inner core of the cable at the bend to break, and also causing the protective layer of the cable to be damaged, affecting use, and not being convenient for quick installation of the protective structure, causing inconvenience in use.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A convenient connector for a protective drag chain, comprising a drag chain link (1), two fixing plates (2) fixedly mounted on the top of the drag chain link (1), and a drag chain connecting plate (8) movably mounted on the right side of the drag chain link (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the fixing plate (2) is provided with a mounting mechanism (3), the front side of the rear side mounting mechanism (3) is provided with a convex guide block (4), the rear side of the front side mounting mechanism (3) is provided with a concave guide block (5), the inner side of the fixing plate (2) is provided with a clamping mechanism (6) extending to the outer side thereof and connected to the mounting mechanism (3), and the inner side of the fixing plate (2) is provided with a driving mechanism (7) connected to the clamping mechanism (6) and extending to the top of the fixing plate (2); The mounting mechanism (3) comprises a U-shaped block (31), two U-shaped blocks (31) are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the two fixed plates (2), a rectangular plate (32) extending to the outside thereof is movably mounted on the inner side of the U-shaped block (31), connecting plates (33) are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the rectangular plates (32) on the front and rear sides, and an arc-shaped plate (34) affixed to the fixed plate (2) is fixedly mounted between the connecting plates (33) on the left and right sides, the convex guide block (4) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the rear arc-shaped plate (34), and the concave guide block (5) is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the front arc-shaped plate (34).

2. The convenient connector for a protective drag chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (6) comprises a movable plate (61), two movable plates (61) are slidably mounted between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixed plate (2), two fixed springs (62) are fixedly mounted between the movable plates (61) on the left and right sides, first wedge blocks (63) are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the movable plates (61) on the left and right sides, and clamping rods (64) extending to the outside of the fixed plate (2) are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the movable plates (61) on the left and right sides, one end of the clamping rod (64) passes through the connecting plate (33).

3. The convenient connector for a protective drag chain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (7) comprises a stabilizing block (71), two stabilizing blocks (71) are fixedly mounted between the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the fixing plate (2), a push rod (72) is slidably mounted at the bottom of the stabilizing block (71) and extends above the fixing plate (2), a second wedge-shaped block (73) is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the push rod (72) and is in contact with the top of the first wedge-shaped block (63), and a handle (74) is fixedly mounted at one end of the top of the push rod (72).

4. The convenient connector for a protective drag chain according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interior of the fixing plate (2) is hollow in design, and rectangular holes adapted to the clamping rod (64) are provided on both the left and right sides of the inner wall of the fixing plate (2), and a through hole adapted to the push rod (72) is provided on the inner top wall of the fixing plate (2).

5. The convenient connector for a protective drag chain according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting hole is provided inside the connecting plate (33), and the size of the limiting hole is adapted to the clamping rod (64).

6. The convenient connector for a protective drag chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the fixed plate (2) close to the arc-shaped plate (34) is designed to be arc-shaped, and the two arc-shaped plates (34) are symmetrically distributed.

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