Modularized drag chain capable of being quickly spliced

The modular cable chain's combination design of knobs, bidirectional threaded rods, and rubber clamps solves the problems of complex pipe protection and cable chain disassembly, achieving secure pipe fixing and simplified installation, and improving the cable chain's service life and working efficiency.

CN224017634UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20AOFENG TOWLINE TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, pipe clamps offer limited protection for pipelines, cannot effectively buffer external forces, and are prone to causing pipeline damage. Furthermore, the disassembly and installation of cable chains are complex and cannot meet the needs of various engineering scenarios.

Method used

The modular design, featuring components such as knobs, two-way threaded rods, limit plates, and rubber clamps, achieves secure fixing and buffer protection for pipelines through threaded connections and springs. The design of the pivot and limit rod simplifies the disassembly and assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It achieves secure fixing of pipes of different sizes, prevents pulling and breaking, reduces maintenance and replacement costs, improves the maintainability and scalability of the cable chain, simplifies the installation process, and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drag chains, and discloses a modular drag chain capable of being quickly spliced, which comprises a plurality of chain links, the tops of the plurality of chain links penetrate through and are rotationally connected with a knob, the bottom of the knob is fixedly connected with a bidirectional threaded rod, and the top and the bottom of the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod are both in threaded connection with limiting plates. Sliding blocks are slidably connected to the inner walls of the limiting plates, first springs are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the sliding blocks, sliding rods are fixedly connected to one ends of the first springs, connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the sliding rods, and second springs are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the sliding blocks. According to the pipeline fixing device, through cooperation of the rotary knob, the two-way threaded rod, the limiting plate, the first spring, the sliding rod, the connecting block, the second spring and the rubber clamp, the pipeline fixing device can adapt to pipelines of different sizes, firm fixing of various pipelines is achieved, the pipelines are prevented from being broken due to too large tension, and reliable protection is provided for the pipelines.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a drag chain technical field, concretely is a modularization drag chain of quick splicing. BACKGROUND

[0002] The drag chain is a device for protecting and managing pipelines such as electric wires, cables, oil pipes and gas pipes. It is usually composed of a series of chain links connected with each other, which can flexibly bend and stretch with the movement of the equipment during the operation of the equipment, so that the pipelines are well protected from damage such as abrasion, stretching and extrusion, and at the same time, the pipelines can be arranged in order, which is widely used in numerical control machine tools, automatic production lines, robots and other equipment and occasions requiring moving pipelines.

[0003] In the prior art, the pipe is clamped by using a pipe clamp. The pipe clamp is usually made of metal or plastic, and has a semicircular or circular shape. The pipe clamp is tightened by bolts or other fastening devices to fix the pipe at a specific position.

[0004] The clamp is generally rigid, and has limited protection effect on the pipe. When the pipe is impacted or vibrated by external force, the pipe clamp cannot effectively buffer and absorb energy, which is easy to cause friction or collision between the pipe and the pipe clamp, and further damage the surface of the pipe. Therefore, the pipe cannot be clamped efficiently. In view of the above problems, a modularization drag chain of quick splicing is provided. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a modularization drag chain of quick splicing, which solves the problem of inefficient clamping of the pipe in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a modularization drag chain of quick splicing, comprising a plurality of chain links, a plurality of knobs are rotatably connected to the top of the chain links, a double-thread rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the knob, a limiting plate is threadedly connected to the top and bottom of the outer circle of the double-thread rod, a sliding block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate, a first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding block, a sliding rod is fixedly connected to one end of the first spring, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding rod, a second spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding block, a rubber clamp is fixedly connected to one end of the second spring, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to one side of the two ends of the chain link, and a dismounting assembly is arranged on the inner wall of the rotating shaft.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, the limiting plates at the top and bottom are internally provided with nut pairs. The rotation of the double-thread rod causes the limiting plates to move simultaneously or outward. The rubber clamp can facilitate the clamping of the pipe, and can prevent the pipe from being pulled.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the dismounting assembly comprises a limiting rod, the limiting rod is penetrated through and slidably connected with the inner wall of the rotating shaft, the top of the rotating shaft is penetrated through and slidably connected with a limiting block, and the top of the limiting block is fixedly connected with a handle.

[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, the limiting block can be moved upward by the handle, and the limiting block can prevent the limiting rod from sliding out.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the chain link inner wall two sides another side is penetrated and rotatably connected with a swivel, and the swivel inner wall is fixedly connected with a fixed block.

[0011] By adopting the above technical scheme, the rotation of the fixed block causes the swivel to rotate in the chain link.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: the fixed block inner wall is fixedly connected with a third spring, and one end of the third spring is in contact with the limiting rod.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the third spring can be pressed by the movement of the limiting rod.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: one side of the chain link is rotatably connected with a chain head.

[0015] By adopting the above technical scheme, the chain head is usually located at the starting end or a specific position of the drag chain, and is used for connecting the drag chain and the equipment or part that needs to be moved.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: the chain head two ends are fixedly connected with a mounting block, and the mounting block top is provided with a mounting hole.

[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, the mounting hole and the mounting block can facilitate the fixation of the chain head.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: the limiting plate two sides are provided with through holes.

[0019] By adopting the above technical scheme, the through holes can facilitate the movement of the limiting plate.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: the chain link inner wall top is fixedly connected with a fixed rod, and the outer circle of the fixed rod is penetrated through and slidably connected with the limiting plate.

[0021] By adopting the above technical scheme, the fixed rod can limit the movement of the limiting plate.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0023] 1. The utility model provides a modularized tow chain of quick splicing, first through the cooperation between knob, two -way screw rod, limit plate, first spring, slide rod, connecting block, second spring, rubber clamp, can adapt to different size pipeline, realizes firm fixation to all kinds of pipeline, satisfies the demand of various engineering scene, the buffer effect of second spring can effectively absorb the external force generated because of pulling, prevents the pipeline from breaking because of receiving too big tension, provides reliable protection for the pipeline, prolongs the service life of pipeline, reduces the maintenance and replacement cost caused by pipeline damage.

[0024] 2. The utility model provides a modularized tow chain of quick splicing passes through the cooperation between pivot, limit block, limit rod, third spring, swivel, fixed block, when needing to maintain, replace parts or adjust length to tow chain, chain link can also be conveniently disassembled, improve the maintainability and expandability of tow chain, need not help external tool, according to the demand to select the number of splicing chain link, the operation process is simple and efficient, greatly reduces the installation difficulty and time cost, improves work efficiency. DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is the perspective drawing of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is the two -way screw rod schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is the chain link sectional view perspective drawing of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is the fixed block schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is the limit block explosion drawing of the utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1, chain link; 2, knob; 3, two -way screw rod; 4, limit plate; 5, first spring; 6, slide rod; 7, connecting block; 8, second spring; 9, rubber clamp; 10, pivot; 11, limit block; 12, limit rod; 13, third spring; 14, swivel; 15, fixed block; 16, chain head; 17, mounting block; 18, mounting hole; 19, handle; 20, through -hole; 21, fixed rod; 22, sliding block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application.

[0033] To further understand the content of the present application, the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 4 The present application is a modular drag chain that can be quickly spliced, comprising a plurality of chain links 1, one side of the chain link 1 is rotatably connected with a chain head 16. When the drag chain needs to carry a certain weight of cable, pipeline or other objects during movement, the chain head 16 can bear and disperse the pressure generated by these weights, evenly transmitting the pressure to each part of the drag chain, preventing the drag chain from being damaged due to excessive local pressure, and improving the carrying capacity and stability of the drag chain. The chain head 16 is fixedly connected with a mounting block 17 at both ends, the mounting block 17 is provided with a mounting hole 18 at the top, the mounting hole 18 is convenient for fixing the mounting block 17, the limiting plate 4 is provided with a through hole 20 at both sides, the inner wall of the chain link 1 is fixedly connected with a fixed rod 21 at the top, and the outer ring of the fixed rod 21 is penetrated through the limiting plate 4 and is in sliding connection, the fixed rod 21 can prevent the limiting plate 4 from rotating during movement.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A plurality of chain links 1 are rotatably connected with a knob 2 at the top, the knob 2 is fixedly connected with a bidirectional threaded rod 3 at the bottom, the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod 3 is threadedly connected with a limiting plate 4 at the top and the bottom, the limiting plate 4 can clamp the pipeline, the inner wall of the limiting plate 4 is slidingly connected with a sliding block 22, the sliding block 22 can slide in the limiting plate 4, the inner wall of the sliding block 22 is fixedly connected with a first spring 5, one end of the first spring 5 is fixedly connected with a sliding rod 6, the first spring 5 can reset the sliding rod 6 when the pressure is released, the bottom of the sliding rod 6 is fixedly connected with a connecting block 7, the connecting block 7 can facilitate the sliding of the sliding rod 6, the bottom of the sliding block 22 is fixedly connected with a second spring 8, one end of the second spring 8 is fixedly connected with a rubber clamp 9, the rubber clamp 9 can facilitate the clamping of the pipeline and can prevent the self-rotation of the pipeline, one side of both ends of the chain link 1 is penetrated and rotatably connected with a rotating shaft 10, the rotating shaft 10 rotates in the chain link 1, and the inner wall of the rotating shaft 10 is provided with a disassembly assembly.

[0036] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5The dismounting assembly comprises a limiting rod 12, the limiting rod 12 is penetrated through and slidably connected with the inner wall of the rotating shaft 10, the top of the rotating shaft 10 is penetrated through and slidably connected with a limiting block 11, the limiting block 11 can block the limiting rod 12, the top of the limiting block 11 is fixedly connected with a handle 19, the handle 19 can facilitate pulling the limiting block 11 outwards, the inner wall of the chain link 1 is penetrated through and rotatably connected with a rotating ring 14 on the other side, the inner wall of the rotating ring 14 is fixedly connected with a fixing block 15, the fixing block 15 and the limiting rod 12 are matched with each other, the inner wall of the fixing block 15 is fixedly connected with a third spring 13, one end of the third spring 13 is in contact with the limiting rod 12, and the third spring 13 can make the limiting rod 12 pop out in reset.

[0037] Working principle: firstly, when the chain links 1 need to be spliced, the two chain links 1 are spliced, the limiting rod 12 is inserted into the rotating shaft 10, then the third spring 13 is pressed, and the limiting block 11 is inserted into the rotating shaft 10 in the process of moving the limiting rod 12, so that the position of the limiting rod 12 can be fixed, when the limiting rod 12 reaches the limit position, the limiting rod 12 enters the inner wall of the fixing block 15, then when the chain link 1 needs to be bent, the rotating shaft 10 and the rotating ring 14 are rotated to drive the fixing block 15 and the limiting rod 12 to rotate synchronously, so that the chain links 1 can be quickly dismounted, firstly, the pipeline is placed in the chain, then the sliding block 7 is slidably connected, the sliding rod 6 is slid inward, the sliding rod 6 completely enters the sliding block 22, the connection between the limiting plate 4 and the sliding block 22 is released, then the sliding block 22 is slid, the sliding block 22 moves to the specified position, the sliding rod 6 is popped out by releasing the pressure of the first spring 5, the sliding rod 6 enters the through hole 20, so that the fixing between the sliding block 22 and the limiting plate 4 is completed, the knob 2 is rotated, the rotating limiting plate 4 is rotated inward, the pipeline is clamped by the rubber clamp 9, and the pipelines of different sizes can be fixed by the characteristics of the second spring 8, so that the position of the pipeline can be fixed, and the pipeline can be prevented from being broken due to pulling.

[0038] It should be noted that, in the present document, the terms“first”,“second”, etc. are used merely to differentiate one entity or action from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms“comprises”,“comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled, comprising several chain links (1), characterized in that: A knob (2) is rotatably connected through the top of multiple chain links (1). A bidirectional threaded rod (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the knob (2). A limit plate (4) is threadedly connected to the top and bottom of the outer ring of the bidirectional threaded rod (3). A slider (22) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit plate (4). A first spring (5) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slider (22). A slide rod (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the first spring (5). A connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide rod (6). A second spring (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider (22). A rubber clip (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the second spring (8). A rotating shaft (10) is rotatably connected through one side of both ends of the chain link (1). A disassembly assembly is provided on the inner wall of the rotating shaft (10).

2. The modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly assembly includes a limiting rod (12), which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rotating shaft (10), and a limiting block (11) is slidably connected to the top of the rotating shaft (10), with a handle (19) fixedly connected to the top of the limiting block (11).

3. The modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating ring (14) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the chain link (1) on the other side, and a fixing block (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating ring (14).

4. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 3, characterized in that: A third spring (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing block (15), and one end of the third spring (13) is in contact with the limiting rod (12).

5. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the chain link (1) is rotatably connected to the chain head (16).

6. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both ends of the chain head (16) are fixedly connected to mounting blocks (17), and the top of the mounting block (17) is provided with mounting holes (18).

7. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate (4) has through holes (20) on both sides.

8. A modular cable chain that can be quickly assembled according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing rod (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the chain link (1), and the outer ring of the fixing rod (21) is connected to the limiting plate (4) through and in a sliding manner.