Light-emitting flat cable structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a light-emitting flat cable, in particular to a light-emitting flat cable structure, which comprises a flat cable harness used for transmitting a power supply or a control signal; the light-emitting part is arranged above or / and below the flat cable harness in the length direction, and the light-emitting part is used for emitting light and guiding light; the at least one group of first fixing pieces is used for restraining the flat cable harness at the end part of the light-emitting piece, and each group of first fixing pieces comprises a fixing piece body and a positioning part; the fixing piece body is assembled and connected with the end part of the light-emitting piece, and the fixing piece body is detachably connected with the positioning part, so that the flat cable harness is arranged between the fixing piece body and the positioning part, and the flat cable harness is restrained at the end part of the light-emitting piece; therefore, the problem that the end part of the light-emitting module of the light-emitting flat cable structure in the prior art is easy to separate from the flat cable harness and is exposed and warped outwards from the shell is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a light-emitting ribbon cable, and more particularly to a light-emitting ribbon cable structure. Background Technology

[0002] Inside a computer case, LED ribbon cables illuminate various hardware components, such as the motherboard, hard drive, and graphics card. This helps technicians more clearly observe the connections and operating status of the hardware during maintenance, upgrades, or troubleshooting. For example, when checking if memory modules are installed correctly, the light emitted by the ribbon cable can brighten the area around the memory slots, making it easier to see if the memory modules are properly seated. Furthermore, LED ribbon cables can also indicate the operating status of various computer components, such as using different colors to represent hard drive read / write activity (green for normal read / write, red for errors, etc.).

[0003] Because of its bendable properties, LED ribbon cables are often bent and assembled inside computer mainframes. It is precisely because of this bent assembly that the two ends of the LED ribbon cable are prone to warping outwards, affecting the normal use of the LED ribbon cable.

[0004] In response, CN209880986 U discloses a light-emitting ribbon cable structure, which includes several optical fibers, several signal lines, several insulators, and an outer sheath. Each insulator covers each signal line, and the outer sheath covers several optical fibers. The outer sheath is made of a light-transmitting material. The housing includes a receiving groove. Based on the entire specification and accompanying drawings, it includes a cover that covers the light-emitting module and is connected to a first housing. That is, the light-emitting module is first assembled in the first housing, and then the cover closes at the junction of the housing and the light-emitting module. Although this technology represents an improvement, the junction between the light-emitting module and the first housing is easily subjected to bending forces. Furthermore, the end of the light-emitting module is still prone to detaching from the ribbon cable bundle and protruding out of the first housing, thus affecting the normal use of the light-emitting ribbon cable structure.

[0005] Therefore, the aforementioned technical problems need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model proposes a light-emitting ribbon cable structure, which aims to solve the problem that the end of the light-emitting module in the existing light-emitting ribbon cable structure is easy to detach from the ribbon cable bundle and be exposed and protruded from the housing.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A light-emitting ribbon cable structure includes a ribbon cable bundle for transmitting power or control signals;

[0009] A light-emitting element is arranged above and / or below the cable bundle along its length, and the light-emitting element is used to emit light and guide light.

[0010] At least one set of first fixing members is provided for constraining the cable harness at the end of the light-emitting element, wherein each set of first fixing members includes a fixing member body and a positioning part;

[0011] The fixing body is assembled and connected to the end of the light-emitting element, and the fixing body is detachably connected to the positioning part to place the ribbon cable harness between the fixing body and the positioning part to constrain the ribbon cable harness at the end of the light-emitting element.

[0012] Furthermore, after the positioning part is assembled onto the fixing body, a constraint cavity is formed between the positioning part and the fixing body. The constraint cavity is used for the ribbon cable harness to pass through, thereby fixing the light-emitting element onto the ribbon cable harness.

[0013] Furthermore, the constraint cavity has two abutment portions located on both sides of the constraint cavity, and each abutment portion is provided at the connection between the positioning portion and the fixing body.

[0014] When the positioning part is assembled on the fastener body, the upper surface of each abutting part abuts against the lower surface of the fastener body, and the two abutting parts together with the lower surface of the fastener body form the constraint cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, the detachable connection is a snap-fit ​​connection;

[0016] The fastener body has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the positioning part adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove has a hook end. The hook end is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the fastener body and the positioning part.

[0017] Furthermore, the end of the hook is curved;

[0018] The angular position of the fixing body adapted to the curved surface described herein has a guide surface;

[0019] The end of the hook enters the buckle along the guide surface.

[0020] Furthermore, the fastener body includes an assembly groove;

[0021] The inner top surface of the assembly groove has at least one limiting protrusion;

[0022] A limiting groove is formed between each of the aforementioned limiting protrusions;

[0023] The light-emitting surface of the light-emitting element has at least one anti-slip convex strip;

[0024] Each of the anti-slip strips has an anti-slip groove between it;

[0025] After the light-emitting element is assembled in the assembly groove, each of the anti-slip protrusions is placed into each of the limiting grooves, and each of the first protrusions is placed into each of the anti-slip grooves.

[0026] Furthermore, the first fixing member has two parts, located at both ends of the light-emitting element along its length.

[0027] Furthermore, it includes an auxiliary fixing member, which is placed in the middle region of the light-emitting element to constrain the light-emitting element onto the ribbon cable harness;

[0028] The auxiliary fastener includes a first fastening part and a second fastening part;

[0029] The first fastening part is used to assemble the light-emitting element;

[0030] The second fastening part is used to assemble the ribbon cable harness.

[0031] Furthermore, a partition extends inward at the connection between the first and second fastening portions.

[0032] Furthermore, the light-emitting element includes a light source and an outer casing;

[0033] The outer cover is hollow inside, and the light source is placed inside the outer cover.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0035] This utility model provides a light-emitting cable structure, which uses at least one set of first fixing members to constrain the cable bundle at the end of the light-emitting element. Specifically, each set of first fixing members includes a fixing body and a positioning part; the fixing body is assembled and connected to the end of the light-emitting element, and the fixing body and the positioning part are detachably connected to place the cable bundle between the fixing body and the positioning part to constrain the cable bundle at the end of the light-emitting element. Because the end of the light-emitting element is constrained to the cable bundle, the end of the light-emitting element is less likely to detach from the cable bundle and protrude or warp outward from the first fixing member. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram along the length direction of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-emitting element of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixing member of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a side view of the first fixing member of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the first fixing member in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the first fixing member in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary fixing component of this utility model; Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following will be combined with the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 7 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] In industrial automated production lines, LED ribbon cables are used to display the operating status of various industrial equipment (such as motors, sensors, control cabinets, etc.). For example, in a motor control cabinet, the LED ribbon cable can use different lighting modes to indicate the motor's running, stopped, or overloaded status. When the motor is overloaded, the ribbon cable can emit a flashing red light to alert the operator to take timely action. This helps improve the visual management level of industrial equipment and reduces the risk of equipment failure.

[0045] However, in the existing technology, the end of the light-emitting module in the light-emitting cable structure is prone to detach from the cable bundle and protrude out of the housing, thus making the light-emitting cable structure unusable.

[0046] In response, the inventors have provided a light-emitting cable structure, the purpose of which is to constrain the cable bundle at the end of the light-emitting element, so as to prevent the end of the light-emitting element from detaching from the cable bundle and causing the problem of outward bending.

[0047] Detailed, such as Figure 1 As shown, a light-emitting ribbon cable structure of this technical solution includes a ribbon cable harness 1 for transmitting power or control signals; the two ends of the ribbon cable harness 1 have terminals for connecting to computer equipment to obtain power from the computer equipment.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the light-emitting element 2 is arranged above and / or below the length of the ribbon cable harness. The light-emitting element 2 is used for emitting and guiding light. The light-emitting element 2 includes an outer sheath 21 made of soft silicone, which allows the light-emitting element 2 to be bent. The outer sheath 21 has a light-emitting surface 211 and a backlighting surface 212. The light-emitting surface 211 is used to allow light from the light source to pass through. The surface of the light-emitting surface 211 has at least one anti-slip protrusion 2111, and each anti-slip protrusion 2111 has an anti-slip groove 2112 between it. Each anti-slip groove 2112 is coated with an electrostatic coating to prevent static electricity from accumulating on the surface of the light-emitting element 2, thereby increasing the service life of the ribbon cable. Similarly, an electrostatic coating is also coated on the surface of the backlighting surface 212 to prevent static electricity from accumulating on its surface.

[0049] The outer casing 21 has a hollow structure 213 inside, in which a light source 22 is installed. The light source 22 is an LED lamp bead board, and the lamp beads on the LED lamp bead board can have various colors according to actual needs. One end of the LED lamp bead board is electrically connected to a USB connector. By plugging the USB connector into an external device (such as a computer), power can be obtained from the external device.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, it includes at least one set of first fixing members 3 for constraining the ribbon cable harness 1 to the end 23 of the light-emitting element 2, wherein each set of first fixing members 3 includes a fixing member body 31 and a positioning part 32; the fixing member body 31 includes an assembly groove 313; the inner top surface 3131 of the assembly groove 313 has at least one limiting protrusion 3132; a limiting groove 3133 is formed between each of the limiting protrusions 3132.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in use, the fixing body 31 is assembled with the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2. The end 214 is located at the end of the outer cover 21 in the length direction. The fixing body 31 and the positioning part 32 are detachably connected to place the ribbon cable harness 1 between the fixing body 31 and the positioning part 32 to constrain the ribbon cable harness 1 at the end 21 of the light-emitting element 2.

[0052] It should be noted that the fixing body 31 is located above the positioning part 32. When the fixing body 31 is used to assemble the end 214 of the outer cover 21, and the positioning part 32 is used to assemble the ribbon cable harness 1, when the first fixing part 3 is assembled on the light-emitting ribbon cable structure, it is precisely because of the assembly position relationship between the fixing body 31 and the positioning part 32 that the light-emitting element 2 is constrained above the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0053] It should be understood that since the ribbon cable harness 1 is constrained at the end 21 of the light-emitting element 2, the end 21 is not easily separated from the ribbon cable harness 1, thereby solving the problem in the prior art that the end of the light-emitting element 2 is easily separated from the ribbon cable harness 1, causing the end of the light-emitting element 2 to warp outward.

[0054] Furthermore, after the light-emitting element 2 is assembled in the assembly groove 313, each of the aforementioned anti-slip protrusions 2111 is placed into each of the limiting grooves 3133, and each of the limiting protrusions 3132 is placed into each of the anti-slip grooves 2112.

[0055] The light-emitting surface 211 and the inner top surface 3131 of the assembly groove 313 form an engaging connection, which makes it difficult for the end 214 placed in the assembly groove 313 to fall out of the assembly groove 313. As a result, when the fixing body 31 and the positioning part 32 are assembled, the end 214 is not easy to separate from the cable harness 1.

[0056] Furthermore, after the positioning part 32 is assembled onto the fixing body 31, a constraint cavity 33 is formed between the positioning part 32 and the fixing body 31. The constraint cavity 33 is used for the ribbon cable harness 1 to pass through, thereby fixing the light-emitting element 2 onto the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0057] It should be understood that this design facilitates the confinement of the cable bundle 2 within the confinement cavity 33, making the area near where the cable bundle emerges from its terminals more organized and avoiding the problem of untidy wiring at the connection point between the cable bundle and its terminals, which could lead to cable misalignment.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the constraint cavity 33 has two abutment portions 331 located on both sides of the constraint cavity 33, and each abutment portion 331 is provided at the connection between the positioning portion 32 and the fixing body 31; when the positioning portion 32 is assembled on the fixing body 31, the upper surface 3311 of each abutment portion 331 abuts against the lower surface 311 of the fixing body 31, and the two abutment portions 331 together with the lower surface 311 of the fixing body 31 form the constraint cavity 33.

[0059] It should be understood that when the cable bundle 1 passes through the positioning part 32, the abutment parts 331 on both sides can cause the cable bundle 1 to move closer to and concentrate in the middle area of ​​the positioning part 32, preventing the cable bundle 1 from expanding outward from both sides of the positioning part 32, so as to better organize the cable bundle 1. Furthermore, the upper surfaces 3311 of the two abutment parts 331 on both sides cooperate with the lower surface 311 of the fixing body 31 to form the constraint space 33, thereby constraining the cable bundle 2 in the constraint space 33, so that the cable bundle 1 is concentrated in the constraint space 33, so as to better organize the cable bundle 1.

[0060] To facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the first fixing member 3 from the light-emitting cable structure, the fixing member body 31 and the positioning part 32 are detachably connected.

[0061] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the detachable connection is a snap-fit ​​connection; in detail, the fastener body 31 has a snap-fit ​​groove 41, and the positioning part 32 adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove 41 has a hook end 42. The hook end 42 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 41 to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the fastener body 31 and the positioning part 32.

[0062] In use, the fixing body 1 is first assembled onto the positioning part 32, which is pressed tightly against the ribbon cable 1 by external force until the ribbon cable 1 abuts against the surface of the backlight surface 212. Then, the hook end 42 is placed into the fastening groove 41 to constrain the ribbon cable 1 on the lower surface 311 of the fixing body 31, thereby fixing the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2 to the ribbon cable 1, thus solving the problem that the ribbon cable 1 and the end of the light-emitting element 2 are easily separated in the prior art.

[0063] In order to better assemble the positioning part 32 with the fixing body 31, the end of the hook end 42 is curved; the corner position 312 of the fixing body 31 adapted to the curved surface has a guide surface 3121; the guide surface 3121 is an inclined surface, and the end of the hook end 42 enters the buckling groove 41 along the guide surface 3121.

[0064] During the process of inserting the hook end 42 into the buckle groove 41, the curved surface and the guide surface 3121 maintain surface contact. The inclined surface of the guide surface 3121 guides the curved surface into the buckle groove 41, making the insertion of the hook end 42 into the buckle groove 41 smoother and avoiding jamming during assembly.

[0065] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the detachable connection is a sliding connection. Specifically, the side of the fastener body 31 in the width direction has a groove 43. The groove 43 changes from large to small along the sliding direction. The positioning part 32 adapted to the groove has a slider 44. The slider 44 enters the narrow end of the groove 43 along the sliding direction, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the fastener body 31 and the positioning part 32.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing member 3 has two parts, which are respectively located at both ends of the light-emitting member 2 along its length.

[0067] This ensures that both sides of the ribbon cable harness 1 are bound together with the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2, preventing any end 214 of the light-emitting element 2 from separating from the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0068] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, an auxiliary fixing member 5 is included. The auxiliary fixing member 5 is placed in the middle region A of the light-emitting element 1 to constrain the light-emitting element 2 onto the ribbon cable harness 1. It should be understood that this design allows both ends of the light-emitting element 2 to be constrained together with the ribbon cable harness 1, and also allows the middle region A of the light-emitting element 2 to be constrained together with the ribbon cable harness 1, so that the light-emitting element 2 and the ribbon cable harness 1 have more contact positions, thereby effectively avoiding the problem of the light-emitting element 2 separating from the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, the auxiliary fixing buckle 5 includes a first fastening part 51, a second fastening part 52, and a partition part 53. The partition part 53 is located at the connection between the first fastening part 51 and the second fastening part 52 and extends inward, dividing the first fastening part 51 and the second fastening part 52 into two different areas. The first fastening part 51 is used to assemble the light-emitting element 2; the second fastening part 52 is used to assemble the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0070] The partition 53 separates the first fastening part 51 and the second fastening part 52, which helps to assemble the light-emitting element 2 and the ribbon cable harness 1.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the first fastening part 51 is bent outward and extended inward to form an arc-shaped groove 511. The shape of the arc-shaped groove 511 is adapted to the shape of the anti-slip protrusion 2111. When the auxiliary fixing member 5 is assembled on the light-emitting member 2, the groove surface of the arc-shaped groove 511 slides in contact with the surface of the anti-slip protrusion 2111, so that the auxiliary fixing member 5 can move along the length direction of the outer cover 21 of the light-emitting member 2.

[0072] It should be understood that this design facilitates the adjustment and sliding of the auxiliary fixing member 5 to the area where the light-emitting element 2 needs to be constrained and fixed with the ribbon cable harness 1, thereby enabling better use of the light-emitting ribbon cable structure.

[0073] In summary, the light-emitting cable structure of this technical solution, by providing at least one set of first fixing members 3 at the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2, effectively constrains the cable bundle 1 at the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2. This effectively solves the problem in the prior art where the end 214 of the light-emitting element 2 easily detaches from the cable bundle 1 and is exposed or protrudes from the first fixing member 3.

[0074] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. A light-emitting ribbon cable structure, characterized in that: Ribbon harnesses are used to transmit power or control signals; A light-emitting element is arranged above and / or below the ribbon cable harness along its length, and the light-emitting element is used to emit light and guide light. At least one set of first fixing members are used to constrain the ribbon cable harness at the end of the light-emitting element, wherein each set of first fixing members includes a fixing member body and a positioning part; The fixing body is assembled and connected to the end of the light-emitting element, and the fixing body is detachably connected to the positioning part to place the ribbon cable harness between the fixing body and the positioning part to constrain the ribbon cable harness at the end of the light-emitting element.

2. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: After the positioning part is assembled onto the fixing body, a constraint cavity is formed between the positioning part and the fixing body. The constraint cavity is used for the ribbon cable harness to pass through, thereby fixing the light-emitting element onto the ribbon cable harness.

3. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The constraint cavity has two abutment portions located on both sides of the constraint cavity, and each abutment portion is provided at the connection between the positioning portion and the fixing body. When the positioning part is assembled on the fastener body, the upper surface of each abutting part abuts against the lower surface of the fastener body, and the two abutting parts together with the lower surface of the fastener body form the constraint cavity.

4. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection is a snap-fit ​​connection; The fastener body has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the positioning part adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove has a hook end. The hook end is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the fastener body and the positioning part.

5. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the hook is curved; The angular position of the fixing body adapted to the curved surface has a guide surface; The end of the hook enters the locking groove along the guide surface.

6. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The fastener body includes an assembly groove; The inner top surface of the assembly groove has at least one limiting protrusion; A limiting groove is formed between each of the aforementioned limiting protrusions; The light-emitting surface of the light-emitting element has at least one anti-slip convex strip; Each of the aforementioned anti-slip protrusions has an anti-slip groove between it; After the light-emitting element is assembled in the assembly groove, each of the anti-slip protrusions is placed into each of the limiting grooves, and each of the limiting protrusions is placed into each of the anti-slip grooves.

7. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing member has two parts, which are located at both ends of the light-emitting element along its length.

8. A light-emitting cable structure as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: Includes an auxiliary fixing member, which is placed in the middle area of ​​the light-emitting element to constrain the light-emitting element onto the ribbon cable harness; The auxiliary fastener includes a first fastening part and a second fastening part; The first fastening part is used to assemble the light-emitting element; The second fastening part is used to assemble the ribbon cable harness.

9. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A partition extends inward from the connection between the first and second fastening parts.

10. The light-emitting cable structure as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The light-emitting element includes a light source and an outer casing; The outer cover is hollow inside, and the light source is placed inside the outer cover.

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