Quick splicing mechanical connecting piece for mounting electric power engineering cable bridge
By using the vertical and horizontal positioning components of the snap-fit splicing mechanical connectors, combined with the lifting components, the stability problem of cable trays during rapid splicing is solved, achieving stability and balance of the cable trays.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing cable trays have poor stability when quickly assembled and are easily affected by external vibrations, which can impact their overall stability.
The system employs snap-fit mechanical connectors, including vertical and horizontal positioning components. By utilizing the combination of U-shaped tie rods, movable plates, and positioning pins, along with a lifting component to adjust the height, it achieves rapid and stable fixing of the cable tray.
It effectively prevents lateral and longitudinal vibration of cable trays, ensuring the stability and balance of cable trays, and adapts to the installation requirements of cable trays of different widths.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power engineering technology, and in particular to a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing power engineering cable trays. Background Technology
[0002] Cable trays are support systems used in electrical engineering to support, protect, and manage cables and wires. They are typically made of metal, plastic, or other durable materials and offer advantages such as a wide variety of types, broad application, high strength, lightweight structure, low cost, simple construction, flexible wiring, standardized installation, and aesthetically pleasing appearance. They are widely used in building interiors, industrial facilities, and other locations to ensure the safety, aesthetics, and reliability of cable wiring. The main types include trough-type cable trays, tray-type cable trays, and ladder-type cable trays. Mechanical connectors are used for quick assembly during cable tray installation.
[0003] A search revealed a novel cable tray connector with announcement number CN215580174U. This connector comprises two cable tray bodies located inside a frame, and multiple limiting mechanisms located on both sides of the frame. Each limiting mechanism includes a sliding plate and a limiting post. Sliding grooves are symmetrically formed on both sides of the frame. The sliding plate is located inside the sliding groove, and one end of the limiting post is fixedly connected to the sliding plate. The limiting post is located on the cable tray body. A pushing mechanism is provided inside the sliding groove, comprising a fixed rod and a spring. Two circular grooves are formed on one side of the inner wall of the sliding groove, and one end of the fixed rod is slidably inserted into the inner cavity of the circular groove.
[0004] Based on the aforementioned patents, the existing technology has the following shortcomings: Existing cable trays use an elastic snap-fit fixing method involving a frame, sliding plate, limiting post, fixing rod, spring, and pulling rod for rapid splicing. While this achieves rapid splicing, its stability is poor. When external vibrations occur, the cable tray vibrates accordingly, affecting the stability of the entire cable tray support system. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a rapid splicing mechanical connector for power engineering cable tray installation to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering includes a U-shaped support arm. The U-shaped support arm has a support platform inside and a lifting assembly for adjusting the height of the support platform. Two cable tray bodies are attached to the top of the support platform. Each of the two cable tray bodies has equidistant second positioning holes at one bottom end. A vertical positioning assembly for reinforcing the second positioning holes is provided on the support platform. Each of the two cable tray bodies has a first positioning hole at one end of its outer side wall, and a horizontal positioning assembly for reinforcing the first positioning holes is provided on the support platform.
[0008] The above technical solutions enable snap-fit mechanical connectors, which can quickly fix cable trays and ensure their stability.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the lifting assembly includes threaded columns rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped support arm, and transmission wheels are fixedly installed on the bottom of the outer walls of the threaded columns. A transmission belt is connected to the two transmission wheels. A through hole is opened at one end of the bottom of the U-shaped support arm. A second rotating shaft passing through the through hole is fixed at the bottom of one of the threaded columns. Lifting sleeves are screwed onto both threaded columns, and the support platform is fixed between the two lifting sleeves.
[0010] The above technical solutions allow for adjustment of the support platform's height, enabling the cable tray to be installed at the desired height and ensuring its balance.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the transverse positioning component includes a U-shaped groove formed in the middle of the support platform, and a bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the U-shaped groove. Both ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional screw are screwed with movable sleeves. The top of each of the two movable sleeves is fixed with a clamping plate that fits against the top surface of the support platform. A plurality of first positioning pins are fixed on one side of each clamping plate. The positions of the first positioning pins correspond to the positions of the first positioning holes. A rotating component for driving the bidirectional screw to rotate is installed on the support platform.
[0012] The above technical solutions facilitate the lateral clamping and positioning of cable trays.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the rotating component includes a mounting hole formed on the support platform, and the mounting hole communicates with the U-shaped groove. A first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting hole. A bevel gear is fixedly installed on one end of the first rotating shaft and the outer wall of the bidirectional screw, and the two bevel gears mesh with each other.
[0014] The above technical solutions facilitate the operation of the lateral positioning components.
[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a turntable is fixed to the other end of the first rotating shaft and the bottom end of the second rotating shaft, and a reinforcing component for reinforcing the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft is provided on one side of the outer wall of the support platform and at one bottom end of the U-shaped support arm.
[0016] The above technical solutions facilitate the rotation of the first and second rotating shafts via the turntable, making it convenient to adjust the lifting and lateral positioning components.
[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the reinforcing component includes a reinforcing sleeve fixed to one side of the outer wall of the support platform and one bottom end of the U-shaped support arm, and the reinforcing sleeve is provided with a screw hole, and a reinforcing screw is screwed into the inner wall of the screw hole.
[0018] The above technical solutions can lock the first and second rotating shafts, making the lifting assembly and the lateral positioning assembly more stable after adjustment.
[0019] The present invention is further configured such that the vertical positioning component includes mounting grooves formed on both sides of the top of the support platform, and the inner walls of the mounting grooves are fitted with movable plates. The top of each movable plate is fixed with second positioning pins distributed at equal intervals, the positions of the second positioning pins corresponding to the positions of the second positioning holes. Through holes are formed on both sides of the bottom of the mounting grooves, and a U-shaped tie rod passing through the through hole is fixed to the bottom of the movable plate. Springs are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the movable plate and the bottom of the mounting groove.
[0020] The above technical solutions facilitate the rapid pre-assembly of cable trays, preventing lateral vibration problems.
[0021] The present invention is further configured such that the width of the U-shaped support arm is greater than the width of the cable tray body, and the U-shaped support arm is disposed at the joint of the two cable tray bodies.
[0022] The above technical solutions enable the entire connector to be adapted to cable trays of different widths.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] 1. The quick-connect mechanical connector for cable tray installation in this power project utilizes a U-shaped pull rod within the vertical positioning assembly to pull the movable plate and the second positioning pin downwards. Once the cable tray body is placed on the support platform, the U-shaped pull rod is released, and the spring's reset action drives the movable plate and the second positioning pin to reset, causing the second positioning pin to engage with the second positioning hole on the cable tray body. This facilitates rapid pre-connection of the cable trays to be installed, preventing lateral vibration issues.
[0025] 2. The quick-connect mechanical connector for cable tray installation in this power engineering project utilizes a rotating component to drive the bidirectional screw within the transverse positioning component to rotate, shortening the distance between the two movable sleeves and the two clamping plates. This allows the clamping plates to fit against both sides of the cable tray body, and also allows the first positioning pin to engage with the first positioning hole on the cable tray body. This achieves a snap-fit mechanical connector, preventing longitudinal vibration and thus quickly fixing the cable tray. It replaces the elastic snap-fit fixing method in existing technologies, ensuring the stability of the cable tray and preventing vibration caused by external forces, thereby ensuring the stability of the entire cable tray support system.
[0026] 3. The quick-connect mechanical connectors for cable tray installation in this power project can splice and fix cable trays of different widths, and can adjust the height of the support platform under the action of the lifting components, so as to facilitate the installation of cable trays at the required height and ensure the balance of the cable trays. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering, as proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 2 This is a front view of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering, as proposed in this utility model.
[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the first and second positioning holes of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering, as proposed in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the lifting assembly structure of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing power engineering cable trays, as proposed in this utility model;
[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the vertical positioning component structure of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing power engineering cable trays, as proposed in this utility model;
[0032] Figure 6 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the transverse positioning component structure of a quick-connect mechanical connector for installing power engineering cable trays.
[0033] In the diagram: 1. Cable tray body; 2. U-shaped support arm; 3. Support platform; 4. Lateral positioning assembly; 401. Clamping plate; 402. First positioning pin; 403. U-shaped groove; 404. Bidirectional screw; 405. Movable sleeve; 406. Bevel gear; 407. First rotating shaft; 5. First positioning hole; 6. Lifting assembly; 601. Threaded column; 602. Transmission belt; 603. Second rotating shaft; 604. Lifting sleeve; 7. Vertical positioning assembly; 701. U-shaped tie rod; 702. Mounting groove; 703. Movable plate; 704. Second positioning pin; 705. Spring; 706. Through hole; 8. Reinforcing sleeve; 9. Reinforcing screw; 10. Second positioning hole. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] Reference Figure 1-6A quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering includes a U-shaped support arm 2, with a support platform 3 inside the U-shaped support arm 2. A lifting assembly 6 for adjusting the height of the support platform 3 is provided on the U-shaped support arm 2. Two cable tray bodies 1 are attached to the top of the support platform 3. Each of the two cable tray bodies 1 has equidistantly distributed second positioning holes 10 at one bottom end. A vertical positioning assembly 7 for reinforcing the second positioning holes 10 is provided on the support platform 3. The vertical positioning assembly 7 includes mounting grooves 702 on both sides of the top of the support platform 3, and movable plates 703 are attached to the inner walls of the mounting grooves 702. The top of each cable tray body 1 is fixed with equally spaced second positioning pins 704, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the second positioning holes 10. Through holes 706 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting groove 702. A U-shaped pull rod 701 passing through the through hole 706 is fixed to the bottom of the movable plate 703. Springs 705 are fixed to both sides of the bottom of the movable plate 703 and the bottom of the mounting groove 702. First positioning holes 5 are provided at one end of the outer walls on both sides of each of the two cable tray bodies 1. A transverse positioning assembly 4 for reinforcing the first positioning holes 5 is provided on the support platform 3. The transverse positioning assembly 4 includes a U-shaped groove 40 opened in the middle of the support platform 3. 3. A bidirectional screw 404 is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the U-shaped groove 403. Movable sleeves 405 are screwed to both ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional screw 404. A clamping plate 401, which fits against the top surface of the support platform 3, is fixed to the top of each of the two movable sleeves 405. Multiple first positioning pins 402 are fixed to one side of each clamping plate 401. The positions of the first positioning pins 402 correspond to the positions of the first positioning holes 5. A rotating assembly for driving the bidirectional screw 404 to rotate is installed on the support platform 3. The rotating assembly includes a mounting hole on the support platform 3, which communicates with the U-shaped groove 403. A first rotating shaft 407 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting hole. A bevel gear 406 is fixedly installed on one end of the first rotating shaft 407 and on the outer wall of the bidirectional screw 404. The two bevel gears 406 mesh with each other. Using the above-mentioned vertical positioning component 7, the second positioning pin 704 can be inserted into the second positioning hole 10, which facilitates the rapid pre-assembly of the cable tray and prevents lateral vibration. Using the above-mentioned lateral positioning component 4, the clamping plate 401 can be attached to both sides of the cable tray body 1, and the first positioning pin 402 can be inserted into the first positioning hole 5 to realize the snap-fit splicing mechanical connection, prevent longitudinal vibration, and thus quickly fix the cable tray.
[0036] To install the cable tray at the required height, refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 4The lifting assembly 6 includes threaded posts 601 rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped support arm 2, and transmission wheels are fixedly installed on the bottom of the outer wall of each threaded post 601. A transmission belt 602 is connected to the two transmission wheels. A through hole is opened at one end of the bottom of the U-shaped support arm 2. A second rotating shaft 603 passing through the through hole is fixed to the bottom of one of the threaded posts 601. Lifting sleeves 604 are screwed onto both threaded posts 601. The support platform 3 is fixed between the two lifting sleeves 604. By using the above-mentioned lifting assembly 6, the second rotating shaft 603, threaded posts 601 and transmission belt 602 are driven to rotate. The height of the support platform 3 can be adjusted so that the cable tray can be installed at the required height and the balance of the cable tray can be ensured.
[0037] To ensure the stability of the lifting assembly 6 and the lateral positioning assembly 4, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Turntables are fixed to the other end of the first rotating shaft 407 and the bottom end of the second rotating shaft 603. A reinforcing component for reinforcing the first rotating shaft 407 and the second rotating shaft 603 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the support platform 3 and the bottom end of the U-shaped support arm 2. The reinforcing component includes a reinforcing sleeve 8 fixed to one side of the outer wall of the support platform 3 and the bottom end of the U-shaped support arm 2. A screw hole is provided on the reinforcing sleeve 8. A reinforcing screw 9 is screwed into the inner wall of the screw hole. By using the above-mentioned reinforcing component, the reinforcing screw 9 can be gradually put into the screw hole, and the first rotating shaft 407 and the second rotating shaft 603 can be locked, so that the lifting component 6 and the lateral positioning component 4 are more stable after adjustment.
[0038] To meet the installation requirements of cable trays of different widths, refer to Figure 1 The width of the U-shaped support arm 2 is greater than the width of the cable tray body 1, and the U-shaped support arm 2 is set at the joint of the two cable tray bodies 1, so that the entire connector can adapt to cable trays of different widths.
[0039] Working principle: In use, the construction personnel first install the U-shaped support arm 2 at the cable tray installation position. The turntable drives the second rotating shaft 603, threaded column 601, and transmission belt 602 within the lifting assembly 6 to rotate, adjusting the height of the support platform 3. Then, one of the reinforcing screws 9 is used to lock the second rotating shaft 603. Next, the construction personnel use the U-shaped pull rod 701 within the vertical positioning assembly 7 to pull the movable plate 703 and the second positioning pin 704 downwards. When the cable tray body 1 is placed on the support platform 3, the U-shaped pull rod 701 is released. The spring 705 resets the movable plate 703 and the second positioning pin 704, causing the second positioning pin to... 704 is inserted into the second positioning hole 10 on the cable tray body 1, thereby quickly pre-assembling the cable tray. Then, the construction personnel use the first rotating shaft 407 in the rotating assembly to drive the bevel gear 406 to rotate, which in turn drives the bidirectional screw 404 in the transverse positioning assembly 4 to rotate, shortening the distance between the two movable sleeves 405 and the two clamping plates 401, so that the clamping plates 401 fit against both sides of the cable tray body 1, and also so that the first positioning pin 402 is inserted into the first positioning hole 5 on the cable tray body 1, thereby quickly fixing the cable tray. Finally, the construction personnel use another reinforcing screw 9 to lock the first rotating shaft 407.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering, comprising a U-shaped support arm (2), characterized in that, The U-shaped support arm (2) is provided with a support platform (3) inside, and the U-shaped support arm (2) is provided with a lifting component (6) for adjusting the height of the support platform (3). Two cable tray bodies (1) are attached to the top of the support platform (3). The bottom end of each of the two cable tray bodies (1) is provided with equally spaced second positioning holes (10), and the support platform (3) is provided with a vertical positioning component (7) for reinforcing the second positioning holes (10). The vertical positioning component (7) includes mounting grooves (702) opened on both sides of the top of the support platform (3), and the mounting grooves (702) are... The inner walls of the two cable tray bodies (1) are fitted with movable plates (703). The top of each movable plate (703) is fixed with second positioning pins (704) distributed at equal intervals. The positions of the second positioning pins (704) correspond to the positions of the second positioning holes (10). Through holes (706) are opened on both sides of the bottom of the mounting groove (702). A U-shaped tie rod (701) passing through the through hole (706) is fixed to the bottom of the movable plate (703). Springs (705) are fixed to the bottom of the movable plate (703) and the bottom of the mounting groove (702). A first positioning hole (5) is provided at one end of each side outer wall, and a transverse positioning component (4) for reinforcing the first positioning hole (5) is provided on the support platform (3). The transverse positioning component (4) includes a U-shaped groove (403) opened in the middle of the support platform (3), and a bidirectional screw (404) is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the U-shaped groove (403). Both ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional screw (404) are screwed with movable sleeves (405). The top of each movable sleeve (405) is fixed with a clamping plate (401) that fits against the top surface of the support platform (3). One end of the clamping plate (401) is... Multiple first positioning pins (402) are fixed on each side. The positions of the first positioning pins (402) correspond to the positions of the first positioning holes (5). A rotating assembly for driving the bidirectional screw (404) to rotate is installed on the support platform (3). The rotating assembly includes a mounting hole opened on the support platform (3) and the mounting hole communicates with the U-shaped groove (403). A first rotating shaft (407) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting hole. A bevel gear (406) is fixedly installed on one end of the first rotating shaft (407) and the outer wall of the bidirectional screw (404). The two bevel gears (406) mesh with each other.
2. The quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (6) includes threaded columns (601) rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the U-shaped support arm (2), and transmission wheels are fixedly installed on the bottom of the outer wall of each threaded column (601). A transmission belt (602) is connected to the two transmission wheels. A through hole is opened at one end of the bottom of the U-shaped support arm (2). A second rotating shaft (603) passing through the through hole is fixed at the bottom of one of the threaded columns (601). Lifting sleeves (604) are screwed onto both threaded columns (601). The support platform (3) is fixed between the two lifting sleeves (604).
3. The quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering according to claim 2, characterized in that, A turntable is fixed to the other end of the first rotating shaft (407) and the bottom end of the second rotating shaft (603), and a reinforcing component for reinforcing the first rotating shaft (407) and the second rotating shaft (603) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the support platform (3) and the bottom end of the U-shaped support arm (2).
4. The quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcement component includes a reinforcement sleeve (8) fixed to one side of the outer wall of the support platform (3) and one bottom end of the U-shaped support arm (2), and the reinforcement sleeve (8) is provided with a screw hole, and a reinforcement screw (9) is screwed into the inner wall of the screw hole.
5. A quick-connect mechanical connector for installing cable trays in power engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the U-shaped support arm (2) is greater than the width of the cable tray body (1), and the U-shaped support arm (2) is located at the joint of the two cable tray bodies (1).
Citation Information
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Novel cable bridge connecting piece
CN215580174U