Cable joint head with protection function

By designing a protected cable joint head, using shackles and pin connections, and encasing it in a cast steel spindle shell, the problems of unstable connections and poor safety of existing cable joint heads are solved, achieving stability, safety, and convenient installation.

CN223648444UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09YANGTZE THREE GORGES EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520222761.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-12

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Technical Problem

Existing cable joints suffer from unstable connections, poor safety, and inconvenience in installation and disassembly.

Method used

Design a protected cable joint head, including an upper cable joint head and a lower cable joint head connected by shackles and pins, and covered by a shell. The shell is made of cast steel spindle structure with through holes at both ends to allow flexible connectors to pass through. The two halves of the shell are fixed by bolts.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and safety of the connection, simplifies the installation and disassembly process, enhances structural strength, reduces the risk of loosening and falling off the connection, avoids entanglement and wear, and improves construction safety.

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Abstract

A cable joint head with a protection function comprises an upper cable joint head and a lower cable joint head, the upper cable joint head and the lower cable joint head are connected in series through a shackle and a bolt to form a connecting body, the connecting body is wrapped with a shell, the two ends of the shell are provided with through holes, and flexible connecting pieces connected with the connecting body can pass through the through holes. According to the rope joint head with the protection function, the stability and safety of connection are improved, and on-site mounting and dismounting work is greatly facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cable joint head, and in particular to a cable joint head with protection. Background Technology

[0002] A rigging joint, also known as a rigging connector or rigging link, is a device designed to connect wire ropes, chains, or other flexible linear components. It ensures that the rope or chain maintains stable mechanical properties and safety at the connection point, guaranteeing smooth lifting, towing, and other operations. It is a commonly used and crucial connecting device on ships.

[0003] The commonly used cable joints on ships are open joints, where two wire ropes are connected by a shackle. One end of the joint is a hollow cone to insert into the end of the steel cable, and then molten lead alloy is cast and fused together. This connection has many large gaps, and the shackle protrudes, increasing the risk of it becoming entangled, colliding, or jammed with other objects. For example, when offshore wind power construction vessels are deploying or retrieving anchors, the steel wire rope used for traction on the anchor needs to be wound into the winch on the deck after anchoring. Its joint often gets stuck on the protruding part of the ship's side, which may not only affect the smoothness of operation but also pose a safety hazard to equipment and personnel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cable joint head with protection, which not only improves the stability and safety of the connection, but also greatly facilitates on-site installation and disassembly.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A protected cable joint head includes an upper cable joint head and a lower cable joint head. The upper cable joint head and the lower cable joint head are connected in series by shackles and pins to form a connecting body. The connecting body is covered with an outer shell, and the two ends of the outer shell have through holes for flexible connectors connected to the connecting body to pass through.

[0007] The upper cable joint and the lower cable joint have the same structure, both including a conical head. The large end of the conical head is integrated with the connector, and the connector has an interface that matches the shackle.

[0008] The shackle is a U-shaped part with a pin hole at one end. The pin passes through the pin hole and the interface of the upper or lower cable joint to achieve a series connection.

[0009] The outer shell has a spindle-shaped structure.

[0010] The outer shell is composed of two halves, which are locked together by bolts.

[0011] The outer shell is made of cast steel.

[0012] The thickness of the outer shell is between 0.5cm and 2cm.

[0013] This utility model provides a protected cable joint head, which has the following technical effects:

[0014] 1) Simplified connection process: The design of shackles and pins greatly simplifies the connection process of the cable joint head and improves work efficiency.

[0015] 2) Improved safety: The robust connection design and easy-to-operate pin locking mechanism effectively reduce the risk of loosening or falling off the connection, thus improving construction safety.

[0016] 3) Easy to install and disassemble on site: All components are designed to be easy to carry and operate, facilitating quick installation and disassembly at offshore construction sites.

[0017] 4) Enhanced structural strength: The addition of components such as the outer shell and through bolts further enhances the structural strength of the connecting device, improving its ability to withstand external forces. Furthermore, the rounded outer shell prevents entanglement with other objects, thus avoiding jamming of the wire rope during movement, significantly reducing wear and tear at the connection points, and greatly ensuring operator safety. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal components in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front view of the outer shell of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shackle structure in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Upper cable joint head, 2. Shackle, 3. Pin, 4. Lower cable joint head, 5. Housing, 6. Bolt, 7. Pin hole, 8. Tapered head, 9. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0025] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a protected cable joint head includes an upper cable joint head 1, a shackle 2, a pin 3, a lower cable joint head 4, a housing 5, a bolt 6, and a pin hole 7.

[0026] The upper cable joint 1 and the lower cable joint 4 have the same structure, both including a conical head 8, which is connected to the wire rope to be connected. The larger end of the conical head is integrated with the connector 9, which has an interface that matches the shackle 2 for quick connection.

[0027] The shackle 2 is a U-shaped component made of cast steel, possessing high strength and wear resistance. The shackle 2 has a pin hole 7. One end of the shackle 2 is connected in series with the upper cable joint 1 or the lower cable joint 4, and the other end is connected in series with the lower cable joint 4 or the upper cable joint 1 via a pin 3, thus effectively connecting the upper cable joint 1 and the lower cable joint 4. The pin 3 is designed for easy insertion and removal while preventing accidental dislodgement.

[0028] The outer shell 5 has a spindle-shaped structure, which wraps around the key connection parts, serving to protect and enhance the structural strength. The design of the spindle-shaped outer shell takes corrosion resistance into account and forms an arc-shaped shell to avoid entanglement with other objects and reduce wear.

[0029] The outer casing 5 consists of two halves, left and right, which are tightly connected by bolts 6. This facilitates disassembly and installation.

[0030] The thickness of the outer shell 5 is between 0.5cm and 2cm. Different specifications of cable joint heads have different sizes, and the size of the outer shell 5 selected varies, resulting in different thicknesses. The selection should be based on actual needs to ensure sufficient strength and rigidity.

Claims

1. A protected cable joint head, characterized in that: It includes an upper cable joint (1) and a lower cable joint (4). The upper cable joint (1) and the lower cable joint (4) are connected in series by a shackle (2) and a pin (3) to form a connecting body. The connecting body is covered with a shell (5). The shell (5) has through holes at both ends, which allow the flexible connectors connected to the connecting body to pass through.

2. The protected cable joint head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cable joint (1) and the lower cable joint (4) have the same structure, both including a conical head (8). The large end of the conical head (8) is integrated with the connector (9), and the connector (9) has an interface that matches the shackle (2).

3. A protected cable joint head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shackle (2) is a U-shaped part with a pin hole (7) at one end. The pin (3) passes through the pin hole (7) and the interface of the upper cable joint (1) or the lower cable joint (4) to achieve serial connection.

4. A protected cable joint head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (5) has a spindle structure.

5. A protected cable joint head according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer shell (5) is composed of two halves, which are locked together by bolts (6).

6. A protected cable joint head according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer shell (5) is made of cast steel.

7. A protected cable joint head according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the outer shell (5) is between 0.5cm and 2cm.