Table wire duct adjustable connecting structure

By designing an adjustable cable trough connection structure, the inconvenience caused by the fixed installation of cable troughs in the existing technology is solved, the flexible adjustment and stable positioning of the cable trough position are achieved, the convenience and safety of use are improved, and it adapts to diverse wiring needs.

CN223391048UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26ZHEJIANG ZHONGWEI SMART FURNITURE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422781943.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

The existing fixed installation method of cable troughs on office desks or desks cannot be flexibly adjusted, which makes it inconvenient to adjust the desktop layout or rearrange cables, and cannot adapt to the diverse connection needs of electronic devices.

Method used

An adjustable cable trough connection structure is designed. By setting connecting plates at both ends of the cable trough to slide with the connecting long grooves of the beam, and equipping it with elastic positioning mechanisms and positioning mechanisms, the free sliding and stable positioning of the cable trough can be achieved, thereby enhancing the flexibility and stability of position adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of the cable duct position, simplifies the maintenance process, improves the stability and safety of use, promotes personalized customization, and extends the service life of cable equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a desk-to-desk wire duct adjustable connecting structure which comprises a desk-to-desk support and a wire duct on a cross beam. Connecting plates are arranged at the two ends of the wire groove, extend into the connecting long grooves in the side wall of the cross beam and are in sliding fit with the connecting long grooves. Elastic positioning mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the connecting long groove, and the wire groove can slide along the connecting long groove under the action of external force and is fixed to the needed position through the positioning mechanisms. The clamping sliding grooves and the movable balls are arranged on the connecting plates, so that the sliding smoothness is enhanced. The elastic positioning mechanism comprises a base, a spring and a sliding plate, and ensures stable positioning and buffering effects of the wire duct. Guide long grooves are formed in the bottoms of the connecting long grooves, guide columns and rolling wheels are arranged on the sliding plates, the rolling wheels are provided with concave faces embedded with the guide long grooves, and stability is improved. Openings are arranged at two ends of the trunking to facilitate wiring. The base is fixed on the bottom wall of the wire groove through bolts, and the structure is ensured to be stable. The structure improves the flexibility of wire duct position adjustment and the convenience of use, and is suitable for various office and learning environments.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of table accessories, in particular to an adjustable wire trough connection structure for a table. Background Art

[0002] As modern office environments and home learning spaces continue to evolve, demand for office furniture and learning tools is also increasing. Especially in open office areas or shared learning spaces, managing electrical and network cables has become a critical issue. Traditional desks and desks typically feature fixed cable ducts underneath to store various wires, keeping the surface tidy and reducing safety hazards.

[0003] However, existing cable troughs are often fixed directly to the table's supporting structure (e.g., beams). While this fixed installation method can meet basic cable management needs, it has certain limitations in practical applications. For example, when adjusting the desktop layout or rearranging cables to meet different user needs, the fixed position of the cable trough makes it difficult to flexibly adapt to changes, causing significant inconvenience to the user.

[0004] Furthermore, with the increasing variety of electronic devices, the ways in which they connect are becoming more diverse, requiring desks and tables to be more adaptable and flexible to better support diverse work scenarios and personal preferences. Against this backdrop, developing a solution that allows for quick and easy adjustment of cable duct positions and allows for stable fixation in any desired location is crucial.

[0005] To sum up, the present application aims to provide an adjustable cable trough connection structure for a table. By improving the fixed relationship between the traditional cable trough and the crossbeam, the free sliding of the cable trough along the length direction of the crossbeam and the fixed-point locking function are realized, thereby effectively solving the shortcomings of the existing technology and greatly improving the user's convenience in adjusting the cable trough position and the overall comfort of use. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the background technology, the utility model provides an adjustable wire trough connection structure for a table.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an adjustable wire trough connection structure for a table, comprising a table bracket and a wire trough arranged on the crossbeam of the table bracket, connecting plates extending from both ends of the wire trough, and a connecting long groove being provided on the side wall of the crossbeam, the connecting plate extending into the connecting long groove and slidingly cooperating with the connecting long groove, elastic positioning mechanisms being provided on both sides of the connecting long groove, the wire trough being able to overcome the elastic force of the elastic positioning mechanism under the action of external force and move in the direction of the force along the length direction of the connecting long groove, and positioning mechanisms for positioning the wire trough at a certain position are provided on both ends of the wire trough.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting plate is provided with an engaging groove that engages with the step on the connecting long groove, and a movable ball is provided at the bottom of the engaging groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the elastic positioning mechanism includes a base, a spring and a slide. The base is fixed on the wire groove, the slide is movably matched with the inner cavity of the wire groove, one end of the spring is connected to the spring column on the base, and the other end is connected to the spring column on the slide.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide long groove is provided at the bottom of the connecting long groove, a guide column extending from the guide long groove is provided on one side of the slide, and a roller is provided on the guide column, and the roller is in rolling cooperation with the above-mentioned guide long groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the roller is provided with a concave surface which engages with the upper and lower walls of the guide slot.

[0012] Furthermore, both ends of the wire trough are provided with openings.

[0013] Furthermore, the base includes a bottom plate fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the wire trough on one side of the opening and a seat plate extending into the wire trough. The seat plate and the bottom plate are arranged vertically, and the bottom plate and the bottom wall of the wire trough are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1. Enhanced Flexibility: By designing connecting plates at both ends of the cable trough, combined with the connecting slots on the sidewalls of the beam, the cable trough can slide freely along the length of the beam under the influence of external forces. This design greatly enhances the flexibility of cable trough position adjustment, allowing users to easily change the position of the cable trough according to actual needs to adapt to different wiring requirements or desktop layout changes.

[0016] 2. Improve practicality: In addition to the sliding function, this application also sets a positioning mechanism at both ends of the wire trough, which ensures that the wire trough can be firmly fixed after reaching the designated position, avoiding displacement due to slight touch, and improving the stability and safety of daily use.

[0017] 3. Simplified maintenance process: Due to the adjustable design, when line maintenance or replacement of new cables is required, there is no need to dismantle the entire trunking system. Only the positioning mechanism needs to be unlocked to quickly complete the relevant operations, which greatly simplifies the maintenance process and saves time and cost.

[0018] 4. Promote personalized customization: Allow users to customize the cable duct layout according to personal preferences and actual needs, promote the personalized decoration trend of office or study space, and help create a more comfortable and pleasant working and learning atmosphere.

[0019] 5. Buffering Protection: The introduction of an elastic positioning mechanism not only provides stable positioning but also acts as a buffer in the event of unexpected situations, such as sudden pulling of the wire. This buffering property helps reduce the risk of damage caused by sudden and large forces acting on the cable, thereby extending the service life of the cable and its connected equipment, and improving the safety of the entire system.

[0020] In addition to the above-described purposes, features and advantages, the present invention has other purposes, features and advantages. The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local connection between beams and cable ducts.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the bottom of the beam and cable duct.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the beam and cable duct from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 1-5 Middle: 1. Desk bracket; 2. Crossbeam; 3. Wire duct; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Connecting long slot; 6. Elastic positioning mechanism; 7. Engaging slide; 8. Movable ball bearing; 9. Base; 10. Spring; 11. Slide plate; 12. Guide long slot; 13. Guide column; 14. Roller; 15. Concave surface; 16. Opening; 17. Bottom plate; 18. Seat plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments 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.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0029] The utility model provides an adjustable wire trough connection structure for a table.

[0030] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1-5 The adjustable wire trough connection structure of the pair of tables includes a pair of table brackets 1 and a wire trough 3 arranged on the crossbeam 2 of the pair of table brackets. Connecting plates 4 are extended at both ends of the wire trough 3. A connecting long groove 5 is provided on the side wall of the crossbeam. The connecting plate extends into the connecting long groove and slides with the connecting long groove. Elastic positioning mechanisms 6 are provided on both sides of the connecting long groove. Under the action of external force, the wire trough can overcome the elastic force of the elastic positioning mechanism and move in the direction of the force along the length direction of the connecting long groove. Positioning mechanisms for positioning the wire trough at a certain position are provided on both ends of the wire trough.

[0031] In the above technical solution, the cable trough is designed with connecting plates at both ends, which can be inserted into the connecting slots on the side walls of the crossbeam. An elastic positioning mechanism is installed inside the connecting slot to provide the necessary resistance and positioning capability. To move the cable trough, the user simply applies sufficient force to overcome the resistance of the elastic positioning mechanism, allowing the cable trough to slide along the connecting slot to the new position. Once adjusted, the positioning mechanism can be used to reposition it.

[0032] The above solution allows the cable trough to slide freely along the length of the beam, enhancing the flexibility of cable trough position adjustment. The elastic positioning mechanism allows the cable trough to maintain its current position when not subject to external forces, while being able to slide to a new position and reposition when subjected to external forces. This design greatly enhances the flexibility of cable trough position adjustment, allowing users to easily change the position of the cable trough according to actual needs to adapt to different wiring requirements or desktop layout changes.

[0033] Specifically, the connecting plate is provided with a locking groove 7 that engages with the step on the connecting long groove, and a movable ball 8 is provided at the bottom of the locking groove 7.

[0034] The design of the snap-in chute and step increases the connection strength between the trough and the beam, preventing the trough from accidentally falling off. The movable ball bearing reduces friction, making the trough slide more smoothly.

[0035] Specifically, the elastic positioning mechanism includes a base 9, a spring 10 and a slide 11. The base is fixed on the wire groove, the slide is movably matched with the inner cavity of the wire groove, one end of the spring is connected to the spring column on the base, and the other end is connected to the spring column on the slide.

[0036] The elastic positioning mechanism provides a reliable positioning function while allowing the cable duct to move smoothly under load. The spring design ensures the stability of the positioning while also allowing a certain degree of buffering.

[0037] Specifically, a guide slot 12 is provided at the bottom of the connecting slot, a guide column 13 extending from the guide slot 12 is provided on one side of the slide, and a roller 14 is provided on the guide column 13, and the roller 14 is in rolling engagement with the guide slot 12.

[0038] A guide slot is added to the bottom of the connecting slot. A guide post is installed on one side of the slide, passing through the slot and equipped with rollers to ensure smooth movement along the slot. The combination of the guide slot and the post further enhances the stability of the cable tray during sliding. The roller design reduces sliding resistance and improves movement efficiency.

[0039] Specifically, the roller is provided with a concave surface 15 that engages with the upper and lower walls of the guide slot.

[0040] The concave surface of the roller fits into the upper and lower walls of the guide slot, increasing the stability of the roller movement and preventing the roller from derailing. This reduces the shaking of the roller in the guide slot and ensures the sliding accuracy of the wire trough.

[0041] Specifically, openings 16 are provided at both ends of the wire trough.

[0042] Openings at both ends of the trunking facilitate cable entry and exit, simplifying the wiring process. They also make it easy to replace and install internal components of the trunking, such as the elastic positioning mechanism.

[0043] Specifically, the base includes a bottom plate 17 fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the wire trough on one side of the opening 16 and a seat plate 18 extending into the wire trough. The seat plate and the bottom plate are vertically arranged, and the bottom plate and the bottom wall of the wire trough are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0044] Improvements to the base structure strengthen the connection between the elastic positioning mechanism and the cable duct, ensuring long-term reliability. Bolt connections facilitate installation and maintenance.

[0045] Technical personnel please note: Although the utility model has been described according to the above specific implementation methods, the concept of the utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification using the concept of the utility model will be included in the scope of protection of this patent right.

Claims

1. A wire trough adjustable connection structure for a table, comprising a table support and a wire trough provided on a crossbeam of the table support, characterized in that: Connecting plates extend from both ends of the wire trough, and a connecting long groove is provided on the side wall of the crossbeam. The connecting plates extend into the connecting long groove and slide in cooperation with the connecting long groove. Elastic positioning mechanisms are provided on both sides of the connecting long groove. Under the action of external force, the wire trough can overcome the elastic force of the elastic positioning mechanism and move in the direction of the force along the length direction of the connecting long groove. Positioning mechanisms for positioning the wire trough at a certain position are provided on both ends of the wire trough.

2. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a locking groove that engages with the step on the connecting long groove, and a movable ball is provided at the bottom of the locking groove.

3. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The elastic positioning mechanism includes a base, a spring and a slide. The base is fixed on the wire groove. The slide is movably matched with the inner cavity of the wire groove. One end of the spring is connected to the spring column on the base, and the other end is connected to the spring column on the slide.

4. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide long groove is provided at the bottom of the connecting long groove, a guide column extending from the guide long groove is provided on one side of the slide, and a roller is provided on the guide column, and the roller is in rolling cooperation with the above-mentioned guide long groove.

5. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 4, characterized in that: The roller is provided with a concave surface which is engaged with the upper and lower walls of the guide long groove.

6. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the wire trough are provided with openings.

7. The adjustable cable trough connection structure for tables according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base includes a bottom plate fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the wire trough on one side of the opening and a seat plate extending into the wire trough. The seat plate and the bottom plate are arranged vertically, and the bottom plate and the bottom wall of the wire trough are fixedly connected by bolts.