Wire duct with hinge
By introducing a hinge structure and a cantilever buckle head limit buckle design into the cable tray, a rotatable connection between the cable tray cover and the bottom tray is achieved, solving the problem of traditional cable tray covers being prone to loosening and falling off. This improves the ease of installation and stability, and is suitable for cable management in buildings and industries.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cable tray covers are prone to sliding or falling off during installation and disassembly, causing inconvenience in construction and maintenance. Moreover, their complex structure cannot meet the reliability and stability requirements of building and industrial cable management.
The cover and bottom groove are connected by a hinge structure, which allows the cover to be rotated and opened. The precise cooperation between the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle ensures that the cover and the bottom groove are tightly connected, preventing loosening or falling off.
It simplifies installation, improves structural stability and safety, prevents cover separation or loss, enhances the reliability and aesthetics of cable trays, and is suitable for cable management in complex environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of threading technology, specifically relating to a thread groove with a hinge. Background Technology
[0002] Cable trays are widely used cable management devices in construction, industrial, and commercial sectors, primarily for protecting and guiding cable lines. Traditional cable trays typically consist of a base and a cover plate, with the cover plate fixed to the base via clips, sliding, or direct embedding. However, traditional cable tray covers are prone to sliding or detaching during installation and removal, especially in vertical installations or complex wiring environments, causing inconvenience and increasing the difficulty of construction and maintenance. Over time, clip-on or embedded covers may loosen due to vibration or environmental changes, leading to exposed cables and reduced safety. Furthermore, traditional cable tray covers are prone to gaps or deformation during frequent opening and closing or operation, affecting the appearance of the cable tray and the neatness of the wiring. With the increasing demand for parallel installation of high-voltage and low-voltage lines, cable trays require higher reliability and stability to avoid cable interference or safety hazards caused by loose covers.
[0003] For example, there is a Chinese patent with publication number CN220401357U, which relates to a wire trough with a hinge structure, including an integrated wire trough. The integrated wire trough includes a support plate, a first binding plate is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the support plate, and two fasteners are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate. An integrated plate cover and the integrated wire trough are used in conjunction with each other. The integrated plate cover includes a sealing cover, which is rotatably connected to the first binding plate through a bending hinge. A second binding plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the support plate, and a sealing strip is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the sealing cover. The sealing strip matches the second binding plate. This utility model utilizes the combined use of an integrated cable tray, an integrated cover, and a bending tie. The integrated cover, in conjunction with the integrated cable tray, can bind and organize the cable harness. Under the action of the bending tie, the integrated cover can rotate relative to the integrated cable tray to open or close, and a loose integrated cover will not fall off or be lost. However, the Chinese patent with publication number CN220401357U is applicable to the automotive parts field and cannot meet the needs of cable management in construction and industry. Furthermore, it requires multiple bends, blocks, and buckles for fixation, resulting in a complex structure, high processing costs, low maintenance efficiency, and lack of ease of installation. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the issues of low reliability and stability in cable trays, this invention proposes a hinged cable tray. By introducing a hinge structure between the bottom tray and the cover plate, the cover plate can maintain a permanent connection with the bottom tray, thereby significantly improving the ease of installation, structural stability, and service life of the cable tray. This not only improves construction efficiency but also enhances the reliability and aesthetics of the cable tray, meeting the cable management needs in complex environments.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a wire groove with a hinge.
[0006] The device includes a cable tray cover and a cable tray bottom. The edge of the cable tray cover is provided with a cantilever buckle head, and the side wall of the cable tray bottom is provided with a limit buckle. The cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle are matched. The first end of the cable tray cover is connected to a hinge, which connects the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, so that the cable tray cover can rotate and open relative to the cable tray bottom.
[0007] In this technical solution, a hinge is used to achieve an integrated connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, allowing the cable tray cover to rotate freely relative to the cable tray bottom and open and close. This effectively prevents the cable tray cover from separating or being lost during opening, closing, or maintenance. The precise cooperation between the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle ensures that the cover plate and the bottom groove are tightly connected, preventing loosening or falling off and improving the stability of the structure and the safety of use.
[0008] Preferably, the groove cover includes a rectangular, flat, plate-shaped middle portion, the middle portion having a first side and a second side that are not adjacent, and the first side and the second side of the middle portion extending perpendicularly to the rectangular plate to the same side having a first bend and a second bend to form a semi-enclosed structure.
[0009] Preferably, the cantilever buckle head is an elastic structure, located at the first end of the cable tray cover, and can quickly engage and disengage with the limiting buckle through elastic deformation. The angle between the beam and the wall of the cantilever buckle head on the hook claw side is an acute angle.
[0010] Preferably, the limiting buckle has a groove structure, and the cantilever buckle head is engaged in the limiting buckle, so that the wire groove cover is tightly connected to the bottom of the wire groove.
[0011] Preferably, the hinge is an external hinge, fixedly connected to one end of the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom. The hinge includes a rotating shaft and two connecting arms, which are fixedly connected to the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, respectively.
[0012] Preferably, the hinge is a built-in hinge, hidden inside the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and a hinge mounting groove is provided at the connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and the hinge is installed in the mounting groove.
[0013] Preferably, the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom are provided with a plurality of cantilever buckle heads and limit buckles along the length direction, and the cantilever buckle heads and limit buckles are evenly distributed along the length direction of the cable tray.
[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the wire trough is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for fixing the wire trough to the mounting surface by bolts.
[0015] Preferably, the first bent portion is connected to a connector, and the connector is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove.
[0016] Preferably, the outer surface of the cable tray cover is provided with an anti-slip texture, and the inner surface of the bottom of the cable tray is provided with a cable fixing groove for fixing the cable and preventing the cable from shifting.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] 1) The hinge design enables the cable tray cover to be integrated with the bottom of the cable tray, which simplifies the installation operation and ensures the flexibility of the cable tray cover during opening and closing. It can rotate freely, which facilitates the inspection and maintenance of cables.
[0019] 2) The precise fit between the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle ensures that the cover plate and the bottom groove are tightly connected, preventing loosening or falling off, and improving the stability of the structure and the safety of use.
[0020] 3) The hinge's anti-loss design effectively prevents the traditional cable tray cover from separating and being lost during opening, closing, or maintenance, significantly improving the product's practicality and reliability. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a hinged groove structure according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a wire groove cover with a hinge according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a wire groove with a hinge according to the present invention.
[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a hinged groove with hinge according to the present invention.
[0025] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cable tray cover; 1-1. Cantilever buckle head; 1-2. Middle part; 1-3. Bending part; 2. Hinge; 3. Cable tray bottom; 3-1. Limit buckle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only one preferred embodiment of this utility model and are only used to explain this utility model. They do not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] Example 1
[0028] This embodiment provides a wire groove with a hinge, see reference. Figure 1 The cable tray includes a cable tray cover 1, a hinge 2, and a cable tray bottom 3. It is suitable for cable management in building, industrial, and commercial fields. The structure of the cable tray is described in detail below.
[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the cable tray cover includes a rectangular flat plate-shaped middle part. Two non-adjacent sides of the middle part extend perpendicularly to the rectangular plate to the same side with bent portions 1-3 to form a semi-enclosed structure. The first bent portion is connected to a connector, and the cable tray cover is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cable tray through the connector.
[0030] The edge of the cable tray cover is equipped with a cantilever buckle head 1-1, such as... Figure 3 As shown, a limit buckle 3-1 is provided at the corresponding position on the bottom side wall of the cable tray, and the two are securely connected by a snap-fit structure.
[0031] This design allows the cable tray cover to easily snap onto the bottom of the cable tray when closed, and to open the cover by applying external force to separate the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle when needed, facilitating maintenance.
[0032] The hinge connects the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, allowing the cable tray cover to rotate and open relative to the cable tray bottom.
[0033] The hinge enables a rotatable connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, forming a simple and flexible integrated structure.
[0034] The introduction of hinges ensures that the cable tray cover remains connected to the bottom of the cable tray during opening and closing, preventing separation or loss. It also simplifies installation and operation, improves structural stability and construction efficiency, and is very suitable for cable management needs in various scenarios.
[0035] In this embodiment, the hinge is an external hinge, fixedly connected to one end of the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. The hinge includes a rotating shaft and two connecting arms, which are fixedly connected to the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray, respectively. The hinge structure is referenced below. Figure 4 .
[0036] The cantilever buckle head has an elastic structure, which can achieve quick engagement and disengagement with the limit buckle through elastic deformation.
[0037] The limiting buckle has a groove structure, and the cantilever buckle head can be inserted into the limiting buckle to ensure a tight fit between the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. This design not only improves the stability of the cover plate, but also facilitates installation and disassembly.
[0038] In this embodiment, the cable tray cover and bottom are made of plastic or metal, and the hinge is made of metal or high-strength plastic. This material selection not only ensures the durability of the cable tray but also reduces production costs.
[0039] In this embodiment, the cable tray cover is connected to the bottom of the cable tray by a hinge, so that the cover can be rotated and opened and closed, ensuring that the cover does not separate from the bottom tray when opening and closing, thus improving the convenience of construction and maintenance.
[0040] The edge of the cable tray cover is equipped with a cantilever buckle head with an elastic design, which can be quickly snapped together with the limit buckle at the bottom of the cable tray to ensure that the cover is fixed firmly and easy to install or remove.
[0041] Limit buckles are installed on the side wall of the bottom of the online groove. The shape of the buckle is precisely matched with the cantilever buckle head to ensure a stable connection between the cover plate and the bottom groove, while also realizing the limiting function to prevent the cover plate from loosening.
[0042] This embodiment ensures the reliability and operability of the buckle through the elastic design of the cantilever buckle head and the precise matching of the limit buckle; through the innovative combination of hinges and buckles, it improves the installation efficiency, anti-loss performance and stability of the cable tray, providing greater applicability and practical value for cable management; through the combination of hinges, buckles and limit structures, it realizes the integrity and functionality of the cable tray, greatly improving the convenience and reliability of the product.
[0043] Example 2
[0044] This embodiment provides a wire groove with a hinge, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cable tray includes a cover 1, a hinge 2, and a bottom 3. It is suitable for cable management in building, industrial, and commercial fields. In building wiring, the cable tray can effectively protect cables and prevent cable failures caused by external damage or environmental influences. In industrial environments, the high-strength design of the cable tray can withstand complex machinery.
[0045] The structure of the cable tray is described in detail below.
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the edge of the cable tray cover is provided with a cantilever buckle head 1-1, such as... Figure 3 As shown, a limit buckle 3-1 is provided at the corresponding position on the bottom side wall of the cable tray, and the two are securely connected by a snap-fit structure.
[0047] This design allows the cable tray cover to easily snap onto the bottom of the cable tray when closed, and to open the cover by applying external force to separate the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle when needed, facilitating maintenance.
[0048] The hinge connects the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, allowing the cable tray cover to rotate and open relative to the cable tray bottom.
[0049] The hinge enables a rotatable connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, forming a simple and flexible integrated structure.
[0050] The introduction of hinges ensures that the cable tray cover remains connected to the bottom of the cable tray during opening and closing, preventing separation or loss. It also simplifies installation and operation, improves structural stability and construction efficiency, and is very suitable for cable management needs in various scenarios.
[0051] In this embodiment, the hinge is an external hinge, fixedly connected to one end of the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. The hinge includes a rotating shaft and two connecting arms, which are fixedly connected to the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray, respectively. The hinge structure is referenced below. Figure 4 .
[0052] In some other embodiments, the hinge may also be a built-in hinge, hidden inside the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, with a hinge mounting groove provided at the connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and the hinge is installed in the mounting groove.
[0053] The cantilever buckle head has an elastic structure, which can achieve quick engagement and disengagement with the limit buckle through elastic deformation.
[0054] The limiting buckle has a groove structure, and the cantilever buckle head can be inserted into the limiting buckle to ensure a tight fit between the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. This design not only improves the stability of the cover plate, but also facilitates installation and disassembly.
[0055] In this embodiment, the cable tray cover and bottom are made of plastic or metal, and the hinge is made of metal or high-strength plastic. This material selection not only ensures the durability of the cable tray but also reduces production costs.
[0056] In this embodiment, preferably, the bottom of the cable tray has multiple fixing holes for fixing the cable tray to the mounting surface with bolts. This design ensures the stability of the cable tray after installation and is suitable for various complex environments.
[0057] In this embodiment, multiple cantilevered buckle heads and limiting buckles are provided along the length of the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and the cantilevered buckle heads and limiting buckles are evenly distributed along the length of the cable tray. This multi-point buckle design further improves the fixing stability of the cover plate and ensures the reliability of the cable tray during use.
[0058] In this embodiment, the cable tray cover is connected to the bottom of the cable tray by a hinge, so that the cover can be rotated and opened and closed, ensuring that the cover does not separate from the bottom tray when opening and closing, thus improving the convenience of construction and maintenance.
[0059] The edge of the cable tray cover is equipped with a cantilever buckle head with an elastic design, which can be quickly snapped together with the limit buckle at the bottom of the cable tray to ensure that the cover is fixed firmly and easy to install or remove.
[0060] Limit buckles are installed on the side wall of the bottom of the online groove. The shape of the buckle is precisely matched with the cantilever buckle head to ensure a stable connection between the cover plate and the bottom groove, while also realizing the limiting function to prevent the cover plate from loosening.
[0061] This invention utilizes a hinge design to achieve an integrated connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom. This simplifies installation while ensuring the cover's flexibility during opening and closing, allowing for free rotation and facilitating cable inspection and maintenance. Simultaneously, the precise engagement of the cantilever latch and the limit latch ensures a tight fit between the cover and the bottom tray, preventing loosening or detachment and improving structural stability and safety. The hinge's anti-loss design further prevents the separation and loss of traditional cable tray covers during opening, closing, or maintenance, significantly enhancing the product's practicality and reliability.
[0062] Example 3
[0063] This embodiment provides a wire groove with a hinge, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cable tray includes a cover 1, a hinge 2, and a bottom 3. It is suitable for cable management in building, industrial, and commercial fields. In building wiring, the cable tray can effectively protect cables and prevent cable failures caused by external damage or environmental influences. In industrial environments, the high-strength design of the cable tray can withstand complex machinery.
[0064] The structure of the cable tray is described in detail below.
[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, the edge of the cable tray cover is provided with a cantilever buckle head 1-1, such as... Figure 3 As shown, a limit buckle 3-1 is provided at the corresponding position on the bottom side wall of the cable tray, and the two are securely connected by a snap-fit structure.
[0066] This design allows the cable tray cover to easily snap onto the bottom of the cable tray when closed, and to open the cover by applying external force to separate the cantilever buckle head and the limit buckle when needed, facilitating maintenance.
[0067] The hinge connects the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, allowing the cable tray cover to rotate and open relative to the cable tray bottom.
[0068] The hinge enables a rotatable connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, forming a simple and flexible integrated structure.
[0069] The introduction of hinges ensures that the cable tray cover remains connected to the bottom of the cable tray during opening and closing, preventing separation or loss. It also simplifies installation and operation, improves structural stability and construction efficiency, and is very suitable for cable management needs in various scenarios.
[0070] In this embodiment, the hinge is an external hinge, fixedly connected to one end of the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. The hinge includes a rotating shaft and two connecting arms, which are fixedly connected to the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray, respectively. The hinge structure is referenced below. Figure 4 .
[0071] In some other embodiments, the hinge may also be a built-in hinge, hidden inside the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, with a hinge mounting groove provided at the connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and the hinge is installed in the mounting groove.
[0072] The cantilever buckle head has an elastic structure, which can achieve quick engagement and disengagement with the limit buckle through elastic deformation.
[0073] The limiting buckle has a groove structure, and the cantilever buckle head can be inserted into the limiting buckle to ensure a tight fit between the cable tray cover and the bottom of the cable tray. This design not only improves the stability of the cover plate, but also facilitates installation and disassembly.
[0074] In this embodiment, the cable tray cover and bottom are made of plastic or metal, and the hinge is made of metal or high-strength plastic. This material selection not only ensures the durability of the cable tray but also reduces production costs.
[0075] In this embodiment, preferably, the inner surface of the cable tray cover is provided with a sealing strip, which matches the upper surface of the cable tray bottom to improve the sealing performance of the cable tray. This design can effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering the inside of the cable tray, protecting the cable from environmental influences.
[0076] In this embodiment, preferably, the bottom of the cable tray has multiple fixing holes for fixing the cable tray to the mounting surface with bolts. This design ensures the stability of the cable tray after installation and is suitable for various complex environments.
[0077] In this embodiment, preferably, the outer surface of the cable tray cover is provided with an anti-slip texture, and the inner surface of the cable tray bottom is provided with a cable fixing groove for fixing the cable and preventing cable displacement. This design not only improves the aesthetics of the cable tray but also enhances its functionality and practicality.
[0078] In this embodiment, multiple cantilevered buckle heads and limiting buckles are provided along the length of the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom, and the cantilevered buckle heads and limiting buckles are evenly distributed along the length of the cable tray. This multi-point buckle design further improves the fixing stability of the cover plate and ensures the reliability of the cable tray during use.
[0079] In this embodiment, a hinge is provided to connect the cable tray cover to the bottom of the cable tray, so that the cover plate can be rotated and opened and closed, ensuring that the cover plate does not separate from the bottom tray when opening and closing, thereby improving the convenience of construction and maintenance.
[0080] The edge of the cable tray cover is equipped with a cantilever buckle head with an elastic design, which can be quickly snapped together with the limit buckle at the bottom of the cable tray to ensure that the cover is fixed firmly and easy to install or remove.
[0081] Limit buckles are installed on the side wall of the bottom of the online groove. The shape of the buckle is precisely matched with the cantilever buckle head to ensure a stable connection between the cover plate and the bottom groove, while also realizing the limiting function to prevent the cover plate from loosening.
[0082] This invention utilizes a hinge design to achieve an integrated connection between the cable tray cover and the cable tray bottom. This simplifies installation while ensuring the cover's flexibility during opening and closing, allowing for free rotation and facilitating cable inspection and maintenance. Simultaneously, the precise engagement of the cantilever latch and the limit latch ensures a tight fit between the cover and the bottom tray, preventing loosening or detachment and improving structural stability and safety. The hinge's anti-loss design further prevents the separation and loss of traditional cable tray covers during opening, closing, or maintenance, significantly enhancing the product's practicality and reliability.
Claims
1. A hinged trunk, characterized by, The utility model provides a cable slot cover and cable slot bottom, the edge of the cable slot cover is equipped with a cantilever buckle head, the sidewall of the cable slot bottom is equipped with a limiting buckle, the cantileve buckle head and the limiting buckle are matched, the first end of the cable slot cover is connected with a hinge, the hinge connects the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom, and the cable slot cover can be opened and closed relative to the cable slot bottom.
2. A trunking with hinges according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable slot cover includes a rectangular flat plate-shaped middle part, and two non-adjacent edges of the middle part extend perpendicularly to the same side of the rectangular plate to form a half-enclosed structure.
3. A raceway with hinges according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cantilever buckle head is an elastic structure arranged at the first end of the cable slot cover, and the included angle between the beam and the wall on the hook claw side is an acute angle.
4. The hinged raceway of claim 1, wherein, The limiting buckle is a groove structure, and the cantilever buckle head is clamped in the limiting buckle, so that the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom are tightly combined.
5. The hinged raceway of claim 1, wherein, The hinge is an external hinge fixedly connected to one end of the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom, and the hinge includes a rotating shaft and two connecting arms fixedly connected to the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom.
6. A raceway with hinges as defined in claim 1, wherein The hinge is an internal hinge hidden in the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom, and the hinge is installed in a hinge mounting groove arranged at the connection between the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom.
7. The hinged raceway of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of cantilever buckle heads and limiting buckles are arranged along the length direction of the cable slot cover and the cable slot bottom.
8. The hinged raceway of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the cable slot bottom is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and bolts are connected in the fixing holes to fix the cable slot to a mounting surface.
9. A raceway with hinges according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the bending parts is connected with a connecting piece fixedly connected to the cable slot bottom.
10. A hinged trunk according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that The outer surface of the cable slot cover is provided with anti-slip texture, and the inner surface of the cable slot bottom is provided with a cable fixing groove.
Citation Information
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Wire duct with hinge structure
CN220401357U