Flexible wire storage device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of storage, and particularly relates to a flexible wire storage device which comprises a shell, a rotating wheel is arranged in the shell, a winding wheel is arranged on the rotating wheel, a first clamping body and a second clamping body are arranged in the shell, and the first clamping body and the second clamping body are arranged at the two ends of a flexible wire. A moving mechanism for driving the second clamp body to be close to or away from the first clamp body is arranged in the shell, the flexible wire can be wound on a winding wheel of the rotating wheel or unwound from the winding wheel through the rotating wheel, the first clamp body and the second clamp body control the flexible wire to enter or exit, and when the flexible wire is wound, the flexible wire can be wound around the winding wheel or be unwound from the winding wheel. The moving mechanism controls the first clamping body and the second clamping body to be close to each other, so that the first clamping body and the second clamping body make contact with each other from the two sides of the flexible line, the flexible line from the clamping bodies to the winding wheel is in a tightened state, then gaps generated when the flexible line is wound are reduced or avoided, and the flexible line is wound stably and can be completely stored.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of storage technology, and in particular relates to a flexible wire storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Taking data cables as an example, as the data cable is wound, the number of turns increases and the diameter increases. When the number of turns increases, the outer diameter of each new layer of coil increases significantly, resulting in a non-linear increase in storage volume, making it difficult to fit into storage space. In addition, gaps are easy to appear during winding. The accumulation of gaps causes the winding structure to loosen. Even shaking may cause the entire flexible cable to collapse after winding, resulting in problems such as unstable winding of flexible cables and inability to be fully stored. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, this application provides a flexible wire storage device.

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a flexible cable storage device.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of this application, the technical solution of this application is as follows:

[0006] A flexible wire storage device includes a housing, a rotating wheel inside the housing, a winding wheel on the rotating wheel, a first clamp and a second clamp inside the housing, the first clamp and the second clamp arranged at both ends of the flexible wire, and a motion mechanism inside the housing that drives the second clamp to move closer to or away from the first clamp.

[0007] Furthermore, a first wheel is provided inside the housing, and a first clamping body is arranged on the first wheel.

[0008] Furthermore, as one embodiment, the motion mechanism includes a fixing strip on the housing, with a second fixing block provided on the outer side of both ends of the fixing strip, and a first elastic element provided between the fixing strip and the second fixing block.

[0009] Furthermore, a second wheel is provided inside the housing, a second clamp is arranged on the second wheel, the rotating wheel contacts the second wheel, the second wheel contacts the fixing strip, a guide groove is arranged on the housing, and the lower end of the second wheel is arranged in the guide groove.

[0010] Furthermore, as one embodiment, the motion mechanism includes a fixed body fixed to the housing and a movable body movably arranged on the housing, a second clamp connecting the movable body, and a second elastic element disposed between the fixed body and the movable body.

[0011] Furthermore, as one embodiment, the motion mechanism includes an auxiliary wheel, which contacts another auxiliary wheel. A bevel gear set is provided inside the housing. The head end of the bevel gear set is connected to a rotating wheel, and a lead screw is provided at the end of the bevel gear set. A movable body is provided on the lead screw, and the movable body is connected to the second clamp.

[0012] Furthermore, the winding wheel includes a drum, with a clamping plate on the outside of the drum, and a gap between the clamping plate and the outer periphery of the drum, with a portion of the flexible line arranged between the clamping plate and the drum; or, the winding wheel includes a drum with a notch, with a portion of the flexible line arranged within the notch; or, the drum has a buckle plate, with a portion of the flexible line arranged on the buckle plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the first wheel is in direct or indirect contact with the rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel drives the first wheel to rotate. The first wheel and the rotating wheel are in frictional contact, or the first wheel and the rotating wheel are in meshing contact, or the rotating wheel is indirect contact with the first wheel through a transmission mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, as one option, a first drive device is provided on the housing, and the output shaft of the first drive device is connected to the rotating wheel.

[0015] Furthermore, as another option, the housing is provided with a first driving device and a second driving device, the output shaft of the first driving device is connected to the rotating wheel, and the output shaft of the second driving device is connected to the first clamp.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0017] This application utilizes a rotating wheel to allow flexible thread to wind onto or unwind from the winding wheel. A first clamp and a second clamp control the entry and exit of the flexible thread. When the flexible thread is winding, a motion mechanism controls the first and second clamps to move closer together, causing them to contact the flexible thread from both sides. This keeps the flexible thread taut from the clamps to the winding wheel, thereby reducing or avoiding gaps that occur during winding, ensuring stable winding and complete storage of the flexible thread. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the non-motion mechanism in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the third embodiment of this application.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Shell, 2. Rotating wheel, 3. Winding wheel, 4. First wheel, 5. First clamping body, 6. Second wheel, 7. Second clamping body, 8. Intermediate wheel;

[0025] 11. First fixing block; 12. Second fixing block; 13. First elastic element; 14. Guide groove; 15. Fixing strip;

[0026] 21. Auxiliary wheel; 22. Bevel gear set; 23. Lead screw; 24. Moving body;

[0027] 31. Fixed body; 32. Second elastic element; 33. Moving body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0030] In this application, terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "side", and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to facilitate the description of the structural relationship between the various parts or elements of this application and do not specifically refer to any part or element in this application. They should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment describes the basic structure of a storage device, specifically, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the storage device includes a housing 1, which has a channel or opening for the flexible wire to enter and exit. Taking a data cable as an example, when the data cable is stored in the housing 1, the housing 1 is required to be thin and small. Therefore, when the data cable is wound, the gap generated during the winding process needs to be reduced to ensure the stability of the data cable winding and the ability to wind the data cable to a longer length.

[0033] In this embodiment, the support structure is also considered as a form of the housing 1.

[0034] A rotating wheel 2 is installed inside the housing 1. The rotating wheel 2 has a winding wheel 3. During manufacturing, the rotating wheel 2 and the winding wheel 3 can be made as one piece, or the rotating wheel 2 and the winding wheel 3 can be made separately and fixed together by fasteners, so that when the rotating wheel 2 rotates, the winding wheel 3 can also rotate. Specifically, as one embodiment, the winding wheel 3 includes a drum with a clamp on the outside of the drum. There is a gap between the clamp and the outer periphery of the drum. A portion of the flexible thread is arranged between the clamp and the drum, so that the flexible thread is fixed by the winding wheel 3. Alternatively, as a second embodiment, the winding wheel 3 includes a drum with a notch. A portion of the flexible thread is arranged in the notch, so that the flexible thread is fixed by the winding wheel 3. Alternatively, as a third embodiment, a buckle plate is installed on the drum. A portion of the flexible thread is arranged on the buckle plate, and the buckle plate fixes or presses the portion of the flexible thread onto the drum, thereby fixing the flexible thread by the winding wheel 3.

[0035] In this embodiment, a first clamp 5 and a second clamp 7 are installed inside the housing 1. The first clamp 5 and the second clamp 7 are arranged at both ends of the flexible wire. When the flexible wire is wound, the first clamp 5 and the second clamp 7 contact the side of the flexible wire, so that the flexible wire from the clamp to the winding wheel 3 is in a taut state. This solution can be achieved by a motion mechanism, which makes the second clamp 7 move closer to or away from the first clamp 5.

[0036] In one implementation scheme, a first wheel 4 is installed inside the housing 1, and a first clamping body 5 is arranged on the first wheel 4. Specifically, a first driving device is installed on the housing 1, and the output shaft of the first driving device is connected to the rotating wheel 2. The first driving device drives the rotating wheel 2 to rotate. The first wheel 4 is in direct or indirect contact with the rotating wheel 2. The rotating wheel 2, which is rotating, drives the first wheel 4 to rotate. In one specific implementation scheme, the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2 are in frictional engagement. The first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2 can be friction wheels. In another specific implementation scheme, the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2 are in meshing engagement. The first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2 are gear structures, wherein the rotating wheel 2 is a large gear and the first wheel 4 is a small gear. Alternatively, the rotating wheel 2 is indirectly in contact with the first wheel 4 through a transmission mechanism. For example, a pulley is installed on the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2, and the transmission belt is a belt. Alternatively, a synchronous pulley is installed on the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2, and the transmission belt is a synchronous belt. Alternatively, a sprocket is installed on the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2, and the transmission belt is a chain.

[0037] As an alternative implementation, a first wheel 4 is installed inside the housing 1, but the first wheel 4 does not directly or indirectly contact the rotating wheel 2.

[0038] As another implementation, a first driving device and a second driving device are installed on the housing 1. The output shaft of the first driving device is connected to the rotating wheel 2, and the output shaft of the second driving device is connected to the first clamping body 5. By controlling the rotation of the rotating wheel 2 and the rotation of the first clamping body 5 through the two independent driving devices, it is also possible to ensure that the length of the flexible wire entering per unit time is consistent with the length of the flexible wire winding per unit time, reduce or avoid the gap generated when the flexible wire is winding, ensure the stability of the flexible wire winding, and enable the flexible wire to be wound to a longer length.

[0039] The aforementioned driving devices include, but are not limited to, motors, rotary cylinders, and manual cranks. The motors mainly adopt types such as geared motors and stepper motors.

[0040] As a more specific implementation, in this embodiment, a second wheel 6 is arranged at the lower end of the second clamping body 7. When the second wheel 6 contacts the first wheel 4, the first wheel 4 and the second wheel 6 are engaged or in contact, so that when the first wheel 4 rotates, the second wheel 6 can also rotate, thereby enabling the first clamping body 5 on the first wheel 4 and the second clamping body 7 on the second wheel 6 to rotate synchronously.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is based on embodiment 1 and illustrates the structure of a more specific storage device.

[0043] The motion mechanism of this embodiment includes a fixed strip 15 that does not move on the housing 1. A second fixed block 12 is arranged on the outer side of both ends of the fixed strip 15. A first elastic member 13 is arranged between the fixed strip 15 and the second fixed block 12. Specifically, as one option, a first fixed block 11 is installed on the end of the fixed strip 15, and a second elastic member 32 is arranged between the first fixed block 11 and the second fixed block 12.

[0044] The first elastic element 13 pushes the second fixed block 12 toward the first clamp 5. Specifically, the second clamp 7 is connected to the second wheel 6, so that the second clamp 7 can rotate on the second wheel 6, so that the second clamp 7 is close to the first clamp 5, and thus the first clamp 5, the second clamp 7 and the flexible line come into contact.

[0045] In one specific implementation, a second wheel 6 is installed inside the housing 1, and a second clamping body 7 is arranged on the second wheel 6. The rotating wheel 2 contacts the second wheel 6, and the second wheel 6 contacts the fixing strip 15. Specifically, the rotating wheel 2 is a gear, the second wheel 6 is a gear, the fixing strip 15 is a rack with an arc shape, and the lower end of the second fixing block 12 is a toothed block. In this structure, an intermediate wheel 8 is added in this embodiment. The intermediate wheel 8 serves as a transition structure between the first wheel 4 and the rotating wheel 2. The first wheel 4 is connected to the driving device. The first wheel 3 drives the intermediate wheel 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating wheel 2 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating wheel 2 then drives the second wheel 6 to rotate. The second wheel 6 also moves within the guide groove 14, thereby causing the second clamping body 7 and the first clamping body 5 to contact the flexible line.

[0046] As another specific implementation scheme, the first wheel 4, the second wheel 6, the intermediate wheel 8, and the rotating wheel 2 are friction wheel structures, with friction structures, such as protrusions, on the outer side of the wheels, and the outer side of the fixing strip 15 is also a friction structure.

[0047] In this embodiment, a guide groove 14 is provided on the housing 1, and the lower end of the second wheel 6 is arranged in the guide groove 14 so that the second wheel 6 moves along the guide groove 14.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first elastic element 13 includes, but is not limited to, springs, rubber blocks, airbags, and other components.

[0049] When the second wheel 6 reaches the end of the guide groove 14, the first elastic member 13 presses the second wheel 6 against the end of the guide groove 14, so that the second clamp 7 and the second clamp 5 maintain a fixed distance.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is based on embodiment 1 and illustrates the structure of a more specific storage device.

[0052] The motion mechanism of this embodiment includes an auxiliary wheel 21, which contacts the rotating wheel 2. Specifically, the rotating wheel 2 is a gear structure, and the auxiliary wheel 21 is also a gear structure. A bevel gear set 22 is installed inside the housing 1. The head end of the bevel gear set 22 is connected to the auxiliary wheel 21. Specifically, the bevel gear set 22 includes a first bevel gear arranged on the auxiliary wheel 21. The first bevel gear meshes with a second bevel gear. The second bevel gear has a connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is a third bevel gear. The third bevel gear meshes with a fourth bevel gear, and an extension rod is installed on the fourth bevel gear. A lead screw 23 is installed at the end of the bevel gear set 22. The lead screw 23 is connected to the extension rod. More specifically, the connecting rod has a connecting seat, which is similar to a bearing seat. The connecting seat is used to stably arrange the connecting rod horizontally and enable the connecting rod to rotate. The lead screw 23 also has a mounting seat, which is similar to a bracket structure. The mounting seat is used to stably arrange the lead screw 23 horizontally and enable the lead screw 23 to rotate stably.

[0053] In addition, other structures that can make the connecting rod and the lead screw 23 rotate stably can also be used.

[0054] In this embodiment, a movable body 24 is installed on the lead screw 23. The movable body 24 is connected to the second clamp 7. When the rotating wheel 2 rotates and the flexible line is wound on the winding wheel 3, the auxiliary wheel 21 also rotates and drives the bevel gear set 22 to move. This causes the movable body 24 to be driven by the lead screw 23 and move towards the first clamp 5. The second clamp 7 is driven by the movable body 24 and moves closer to the first clamp 5, thereby causing the second clamp 7, the first clamp 5 and the flexible line to come into contact.

[0055] Example 4

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment is based on embodiment 1 and illustrates the structure of a more specific storage device.

[0057] The motion mechanism of this embodiment includes a fixed body 31 fixed on the housing 1 and a movable body 33 movably arranged on the housing 1. A second clamping body 7 connects to the movable body 33, and a second elastic member 32 is installed between the fixed body 31 and the movable body 33.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fixed body 31 is fixed inside the housing 1. As a more detailed structure, the fixed body 31 is plate-shaped, the moving body 33 is an L-shaped plate, the second clamping body 7 is rotatably mounted on the moving body 33, and the second elastic member 32 pushes the second clamping body 7 toward the first clamping body 5, so that the second clamping body 7, the first clamping body 5 and the flexible line come into contact.

[0059] As another detailed structure, the fixed body 31 in this embodiment has a plate for supporting the second elastic member 32. The plate has a connecting plate that extends to the first clamping body 5 and is connected to the first clamping body 5 by a shaft, so that the first clamping body 5 can be supported at both the upper and lower ends.

[0060] As a further detailed structure, the lower end of the second clamping body 7 has a second wheel 6. The first wheel 4 and the second wheel 6 are meshing or contacting, so that when the first wheel 4 rotates, the second wheel 6 can also rotate, thereby enabling the first clamping body 5 on the first wheel 4 and the second clamping body 7 on the second wheel 6 to rotate synchronously.

[0061] In this embodiment, the second elastic element 32 includes, but is not limited to, springs, rubber blocks, airbags, and other components.

[0062] In addition, in this embodiment, if the flexible wire suddenly becomes thicker or thinner, the first clamp 5 and the second clamp 7 in this embodiment can still contact the flexible wire, which has good adaptability.

[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

[0064] While the specific embodiments of this application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solutions of this application are still within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A flexible wire storage device, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1), a rotating wheel (2) is provided inside the housing (1), and a winding wheel (3) is provided on the rotating wheel (2); The housing (1) is provided with a first clamp (5) and a second clamp (7), which are arranged at both ends of the flexible wire; The housing (1) is provided with a motion mechanism that drives the second clamp (7) to approach or move away from the first clamp (5).

2. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first wheel (4) and a first clamp (5) is arranged on the first wheel (4).

3. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The motion mechanism includes a fixing strip (15) on the housing (1), and a second fixing block (12) is provided on the outer side of both ends of the fixing strip (15). A first elastic element (13) is provided between the fixing strip (15) and the second fixing block (12).

4. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a second wheel (6), and the second clamp (7) is arranged on the second wheel (6); The rotating wheel (2) contacts the second wheel (6), the second wheel (6) contacts the fixing bar (15), and a guide groove (14) is arranged on the housing (1). The lower end of the second wheel (6) is arranged in the guide groove (14).

5. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The motion mechanism includes a fixed body (31) fixed on the housing (1) and a movable body (33) movably arranged on the housing (1). A second clamp (7) connects the movable body (33), and a second elastic element (32) is provided between the fixed body (31) and the movable body (33).

6. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The motion mechanism includes an auxiliary wheel (21) that contacts the rotating wheel (2). A bevel gear set (22) is provided inside the housing (1). The head end of the bevel gear set (22) is connected to the auxiliary wheel (21). A lead screw (23) is provided at the end of the bevel gear set (22). A movable body (24) is provided on the lead screw (23). The movable body (24) is connected to the second clamp (7).

7. The flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The winding wheel (3) includes a drum, a clamp is provided on the outside of the drum, and there is a gap between the clamp and the outer periphery of the drum. A portion of the flexible line is arranged between the clamp and the drum. Alternatively, the winding wheel (3) includes a drum, a notch is provided on the drum, and a portion of the flexible line is arranged in the notch. Alternatively, a buckle is provided on the drum, and a portion of the flexible line is arranged on the buckle.

8. A flexible wire storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first wheel (4) is in direct or indirect contact with the rotating wheel (2). The rotating wheel (2) drives the first wheel (4) to rotate. The first wheel (4) and the rotating wheel (2) are in frictional contact, or the first wheel (4) and the rotating wheel (2) are in meshing contact, or the rotating wheel (2) is indirect contact with the first wheel (4) through a transmission mechanism.

9. A flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first driving device, and the output shaft of the first driving device is connected to the rotating wheel (2).

10. A flexible wire storage device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first driving device and a second driving device. The output shaft of the first driving device is connected to the rotating wheel (2), and the output shaft of the second driving device is connected to the first clamp (5).

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