Steel bar meter connecting device
By designing a rebar gauge connection device, a sliding structure and a plug-in rod are used to achieve rapid connection and disconnection of cables, solving the problem of inconvenience caused by numerous cables during rebar gauge measurement, improving measurement efficiency and accuracy, and enhancing the stability and waterproofness of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN HUASHI JIANXIN TESTING TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing rebar gauges use numerous cables, making measurement inconvenient and hindering efficient differentiation and connection.
A rebar connector device was designed, including a wiring section comprising a connecting end, a sealing end, and a detachable wiring plate. The wiring plate is provided with a rectangular groove and a metal strip. The cable can be quickly connected and disconnected through a sliding structure and a plug-in rod. Insulating and waterproof materials are used to improve stability and waterproofness.
It enables flexible assembly based on the number of rebars, simplifies the cable connection process, improves measurement efficiency and accuracy, avoids messy cable tangling, and enhances the stability and waterproof performance of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rebar gauge measurement technology, and specifically to a rebar gauge connection device. Background Technology
[0002] A rebar gauge is a high-precision measuring instrument primarily used to monitor and record stress changes in reinforcing bars under various environmental conditions. Rebar gauges are typically embedded in various concrete engineering projects, such as building foundations, pile foundations, diaphragm walls, tunnel linings, bridges, and slopes. By fixing the gauge to the reinforcing bar, it can acquire real-time stress data, thereby determining whether the bar is within a safe operating range. The gauge accurately measures stress changes in the reinforcing bar, especially in concrete structures such as bridges, dams, or high-rise buildings. The gauge provides real-time feedback of stress values through changes in the frequency of its internal vibrating wire. This monitoring is like a regular check-up, promptly detecting whether the reinforcing bar is "over-fatigued," avoiding the risk of breakage due to overloading. Rebar gauges are usually distributed and centrally measured to collect data. A large number of gauges are pre-embedded, each with two cables, resulting in dozens of cables at a single measurement point. During measurement, multiple cables need to be identified and matched, and then a portable frequency reader is used to collect the data. The large number of cables introduces many inconveniences to the measurement process. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a rebar gauge connection device, which can be assembled according to the number of rebar gauges at the measuring points, making it easy to distinguish the numerous cables at the measuring points, facilitating measurement, and improving measurement efficiency.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the rebar connector includes a wiring part, the wiring part includes a connecting end and a sealing end, and N wiring plates are arranged between the connecting end and the sealing end, where N is an integer greater than or equal to one;
[0005] The connecting end, N terminal blocks, and sealing end are sequentially and detachably connected.
[0006] Each terminal block is provided with a first rectangular groove and a second rectangular groove, and the length of the two grooves is equal to the length of the terminal block.
[0007] A first metal strip is provided in the first rectangular groove and is closely attached to the rear side wall of the first rectangular groove. A plurality of first terminals are evenly distributed on the front end face of the terminal block through a sliding structure and correspond to the first metal strip.
[0008] The second rectangular groove is provided with a second metal strip and is closely attached to the front side wall of the second rectangular groove. The rear end face of the terminal block is provided with a plurality of second terminals evenly distributed through a sliding structure. The number of the plurality of second terminals is the same as the number of the plurality of first terminals and they correspond one-to-one. When N terminal blocks are connected in sequence, the plurality of first metal strips are connected end to end in sequence.
[0009] The right end face of the connecting end is provided with two connecting holes for connecting the frequency reader. The two acquisition ends of the frequency reader are connected to the first metal strip and the second metal strip respectively through the two connecting holes.
[0010] Furthermore, the sliding structure includes multiple sliding holes disposed on the front or rear end face of the terminal block and communicating with the corresponding rectangular grooves, and multiple first terminals or multiple second terminals are respectively located in the multiple sliding holes and the two are interference fit.
[0011] Furthermore, the right end face of the terminal block is provided with two first sockets, which are located outside the first rectangular groove and the second rectangular groove, respectively.
[0012] The left end face of the terminal block is provided with two first plugs and each corresponds to two first sockets. The two first plugs located on the left end face of the right terminal block are respectively located on the two first sockets on the right end face of the adjacent left terminal block and are interference fit.
[0013] The left end face of the connecting end is provided with two second inserts, which correspond to the two first inserts located on the far right. The two second inserts are respectively located in the two corresponding first inserts and are interference fit.
[0014] The right end face of the sealing end is provided with two second insertion holes, which correspond to the two first insertion rods located on the leftmost side. The two first insertion rods are respectively located in the two second insertion holes and are interference fit.
[0015] Furthermore, connecting strips are provided between the bottom of the connecting end and the bottom of the connected terminal block, between the sealing end and the bottom of the connected terminal block, and between the bottoms of any two adjacent terminal blocks.
[0016] Furthermore, each of the first metal strips or the second metal strips has a connecting post on its right end face and a connecting hole adapted to the connecting post on its left end face.
[0017] The connecting post of the metal strip on the left extends into the connecting hole of the adjacent metal strip on the right, and the two are interference-fitted.
[0018] Furthermore, a baffle made of transparent material is provided above both the first rectangular groove and the second rectangular groove.
[0019] Furthermore, a fixing clip for securing the entire device is provided on the left end face of the sealing end.
[0020] Furthermore, the connecting end, the N terminal blocks, and the sealing end are all made of insulating and waterproof material.
[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of first numbers are sequentially arranged on the front edge of the upper surface of the terminal block, and the number of the plurality of first numbers is the same as the number of the plurality of first terminals and corresponds one-to-one.
[0022] Multiple second numbers are sequentially arranged on the rear edge of the upper surface of the terminal block, and the number of the multiple second numbers is the same as the number of the multiple second terminals and corresponds one-to-one.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0024] 1. Depending on the number of pre-embedded rebar gauges, an appropriate number of terminal blocks, connection ends, and sealing ends can be selected for assembly. By using multiple first terminal blocks and corresponding multiple second terminal blocks, the two cables of each rebar gauge can be connected accordingly, avoiding more messy cable tangling and effectively improving measurement efficiency.
[0025] 2. Multiple first terminals and multiple second terminals are mounted on the terminal block via a sliding structure. During measurement, simply push the first terminal inward until it contacts the first metal strip, and push the corresponding second terminal inward until it contacts the second metal strip. Then, connect the two acquisition terminals of the frequency reader to the first and second metal strips respectively through two sockets. The operation is simple and each rebar gauge measures independently without affecting the others. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rebar measuring and connecting device described in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal block described in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the terminal block described in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the terminal block described in this utility model from another perspective;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting end of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing end of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the rebar gauge connection device described in this utility model;
[0033] Figure 8 This is a top view of a specific embodiment of the junction box described in this utility model;
[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another specific embodiment of the terminal block described in this utility model;
[0035] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Connecting end; 2. Sealing end; 3. Terminal block; 4. First rectangular groove; 5. Second rectangular groove; 6. First metal strip; 7. Second metal strip; 8. First terminal; 9. Second terminal; 10. Connecting socket; 11. Frequency reader; 12. Sliding hole; 13. First socket; 14. Second terminal; 15. Second socket; 16. Connecting strip; 17. Connecting post; 18. Connecting hole; 19. Baffle; 20. Fixing clip; 21. First number; 22. Second number; 23. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0037] It should be noted that all directional indicator terms such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" in the embodiments of this application indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. They are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
[0040] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the rebar connection device includes a wiring section, which includes a connecting end 1 and a sealing end 2. N wiring plates 3 are provided between the connecting end 1 and the sealing end 2, where N is an integer greater than or equal to one.
[0041] The connecting end 1, the N terminal blocks 3, and the sealing end 2 are sequentially and detachably connected.
[0042] Each terminal block 3 is provided with a first rectangular groove 4 and a second rectangular groove 5, and the length of the two is equal to the length of the terminal block 3. The first rectangular groove 4 and the second rectangular groove 5 are the same size and are arranged symmetrically front and back.
[0043] A first metal strip 6 is disposed in the first rectangular groove 4 and is closely attached to the rear side wall of the first rectangular groove 4. The left and right length of the first metal strip 6 is equal to the length of the first rectangular groove 4, the front and back width of the first metal strip 6 is equal to half the front and back width of the first rectangular groove 4, and the top and bottom width of the first metal strip 6 is less than the depth of the first rectangular groove 4. Multiple first terminals 8 are evenly distributed on the front end face of the terminal block 3 through a sliding structure and correspond to the first metal strip 6. The number of multiple first terminals 8 is preferably six. It should be noted that the multiple first terminals 8 slide independently and do not affect each other. After the first terminal 8 slides inward, its rear end face is in complete contact with the front end face of the first metal strip 6.
[0044] A second metal strip 7 is provided in the second rectangular groove 5 and is closely attached to the front side wall of the second rectangular groove 5. The size of the second metal strip 7 is exactly the same as that of the first metal strip 6 and both are made of copper. Multiple second terminals 9 are evenly distributed on the rear end face of the terminal block 3 through a sliding structure. The number of multiple second terminals 9 is the same as the number of multiple first terminals 8 and they correspond one-to-one. Both the multiple second terminals 9 and the multiple first terminals 8 are made of copper. It should be noted that the multiple second terminals 9 slide independently and do not affect each other. After the second terminal 9 slides inward, its rear end face is in complete contact with the rear end face of the second metal strip 7. When N terminal blocks 3 are connected in sequence, the multiple first metal strips 6 are connected end to end in sequence, and at the same time, the multiple second metal strips 7 are connected end to end in sequence.
[0045] The right end face of the connecting end 1 is provided with two connecting holes 10 for connecting the frequency reading instrument 11. The two acquisition ends of the frequency reading instrument 11 are connected to the right ends of the first metal strip 6 and the second metal strip 7 respectively through the two connecting holes 10. In use, the two wires of the rebar gauge are connected to the first terminal 8 and the corresponding second terminal 9 respectively. During measurement, it is only necessary to slide the first terminal 8 inward until its rear end face is in complete contact with the front end face of the first metal strip 6, and slide the corresponding second terminal 9 inward until its rear end face is in complete contact with the rear end face of the second metal strip 7. The remaining first terminal 8 is separated from the first metal strip 6, and the remaining second terminal 9 is separated from the second metal strip 7. The rebar gauge can then be measured by the frequency reading instrument 11. After the measurement is completed, the first terminal 8 and the corresponding second terminal 9 are pulled outward. By repeating the above steps, multiple rebar gauges can be measured.
[0046] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the sliding structure includes multiple sliding holes 12 disposed on the front or rear end face of the terminal block 3 and communicating with the corresponding rectangular grooves. Multiple first terminals 8 or multiple second terminals 9 are respectively located in the multiple sliding holes 12 and are interference-fitted. That is, the front end face of the terminal block 3 is provided with multiple sliding holes 12, and the multiple first terminals 8 are respectively located in the multiple sliding holes 12 disposed on the front end face of the terminal block 3. The rear end face of the terminal block 3 is also provided with multiple sliding holes 12, and the multiple second terminals 9 are respectively located in the multiple sliding holes 12 disposed on the rear end face of the terminal block 3. In this way, the independent operation of the multiple first terminals 8 or second terminals 9 can be achieved without affecting each other.
[0047] like Figure 2-6 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate detachable connection, each terminal block 3 has two first sockets 13 on its right end face, which are located outside the first rectangular groove 4 and the second rectangular groove 5, respectively.
[0048] Each terminal block 3 has two first plugs 14 on its left end face, which correspond to two first sockets 13 respectively. The two first plugs 14 on the left end face of the right terminal block 3 are respectively located on the two first sockets 13 on the right end face of the adjacent left terminal block 3, and the two are interference fit. That is, the first plugs 14 and the corresponding first sockets 13 require external force to be inserted and separated, and will not separate naturally.
[0049] The left end face of the connecting end 1 is provided with two second insertion rods 15, which correspond to the two first insertion holes 13 located on the far right. The two second insertion rods 15 are respectively located in the two corresponding first insertion holes 13 and are interference fit. That is, the second insertion rods 15 and the corresponding first insertion holes 13 require external force to be inserted and separated, and will not separate naturally.
[0050] The right end face of the sealing end 2 is provided with two second insertion holes 16, which correspond to two first insertion rods 14 located on the left end face of the leftmost terminal block 3. The two first insertion rods 14 are respectively located in the two second insertion holes 16 and are interference fit. That is, the first insertion rod 14 and the corresponding second insertion hole 16 require external force to be inserted and separated, and will not separate naturally. Through this design of insertion rods and insertion holes, the connection end 1, N terminal blocks 3 and sealing end 2 can be quickly connected in sequence.
[0051] like Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, to further ensure the stability of the connection between the connecting end 1, the N terminal blocks 3, and the sealing end 2, connecting strips 17 are provided between the bottom of the connecting end 1 and the connected terminal block 3, between the bottom of the sealing end 2 and the connected terminal block 3, and between the bottoms of any two adjacent terminal blocks 3. The two ends of the connecting strip 17 are fixed with screws. Specifically, connecting strips 17 are provided between the bottom of the connecting end 1 and the adjacent terminal block 3, and the two ends of the connecting strip 17 are respectively fixed with screws to the bottom of the connecting end 1 and the bottom of the adjacent terminal block 3, further enhancing stability; connecting strips 17 are provided between the bottom of the sealing end 2 and the adjacent terminal block 3, and the two ends of the connecting strip 17 are respectively fixed with screws to the bottom of the sealing end 2 and the bottom of the adjacent terminal block 3, further enhancing stability; connecting strips 17 are provided between the bottoms of any two adjacent terminal blocks 3, and the two ends of the connecting strip 17 are respectively fixed with screws to the bottoms of the two terminal blocks 3, further enhancing stability.
[0052] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to further ensure the integrity of the connection of multiple metal strips and avoid inaccurate measurement due to poor contact, a connecting post 18 is provided on the right end face of each first metal strip 6 or second metal strip 7. It should be noted that the material of the connecting post 18 is the same as that of the metal strip. The two connecting posts 18 located on the far right are respectively located in the connecting socket 10 and connected to the two acquisition ends of the frequency reader 11. A connecting hole 19 adapted to the connecting post 18 is provided on the left end face of each first metal strip 6 or second metal strip 7.
[0053] The connecting post 18 of the metal strip on the left extends into the connecting hole 19 of the adjacent metal strip on the right, and the two are interference-fitted. By plugging them in, the integrity of the metal strip connection can be ensured, the inaccuracy of measurement due to poor contact can be effectively avoided, and the stability of the connection between the N terminal blocks 3 can be further enhanced.
[0054] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, in order to avoid external rainwater and other factors causing corrosion to the metal strip and affecting its service life and accuracy, a baffle 20 made of transparent material is provided above the first rectangular groove 4 and the second rectangular groove 5. The baffle 20 can seal the upper end of the corresponding rectangular groove to reduce external rainwater and other factors from causing corrosion to the metal strip. In addition, the use of transparent material also makes it easier to observe whether the first connecting post 18 or the second connecting post 18 is in complete contact with or separated from the corresponding metal strip, further improving the accuracy of the measurement.
[0055] like Figure 6As shown in this embodiment, in order to facilitate the fixing of the rebar connection device, a fixing clip 21 for fixing the entire device is provided on the left end face of the sealing end 2. The fixing clip 21 is used to fix the entire device to the exposed rebar, so as to prevent the device from shaking randomly.
[0056] In this embodiment, preferably, the connecting end 1, the N terminal blocks 3, and the sealing end 2 are all made of insulating and waterproof material; in addition, a sealing and waterproof gasket is provided at the edge of the end faces of the connecting end 1, the N terminal blocks 3, and the sealing end 2 that come into contact with each other, to further improve the waterproof effect.
[0057] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate the correspondence between the corresponding terminals and the rebar gauge, a plurality of first numbers 22 are sequentially arranged on the front edge of the upper surface of the terminal block 3. The plurality of first numbers 22 are generally numbered sequentially as 1, 2, 3... The number of the plurality of first numbers 22 is the same as the number of the plurality of first terminals 8 and corresponds one-to-one.
[0058] Multiple second numbers 23 are sequentially arranged on the rear edge of the upper surface of the terminal block 3. The multiple second numbers 23 are generally numbered sequentially as 1, 2, 3... The number of multiple second numbers 23 is the same as the number of multiple second terminals 9 and corresponds one-to-one. The two ends of the two cables of the same steel bar are respectively connected to the first terminal 8 and the second terminal 9 with the same number for easy matching.
[0059] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, to prevent the cables and terminals from being corroded by rainwater, a plurality of first terminals 8 and a plurality of second terminals 9 are fitted with protective sleeves 24. The protective sleeves 24 are made of transparent flexible material, and elastic cords are provided at both ends of the protective sleeves 24. By binding the terminals and cables with elastic cords, the terminals and cable connectors can be effectively protected from corrosion by rainwater, etc., thus improving their service life. Since they are made of transparent flexible material, they will not affect the operation of the terminals.
[0060] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A rebar connector, comprising a wiring section, characterized in that: The wiring section includes a connecting end (1) and a sealing end (2), and N wiring boards (3) are provided between the connecting end (1) and the sealing end (2), where N is an integer greater than or equal to one; The connecting end (1), N terminal blocks (3), and sealing end (2) are sequentially detachably connected; Each terminal block (3) has a first rectangular groove (4) and a second rectangular groove (5) on its upper surface, and the length of the two grooves is equal to the length of the terminal block (3). The first rectangular groove (4) is provided with a first metal strip (6) and is closely attached to the rear side wall of the first rectangular groove (4). The front end face of the terminal block (3) is provided with a plurality of first terminals (8) evenly distributed through a sliding structure and corresponding to the first metal strip (6). The second rectangular groove (5) is provided with a second metal strip (7) and is closely attached to the front side wall of the second rectangular groove (5). The rear end face of the terminal block (3) is provided with multiple second terminals (9) evenly distributed through a sliding structure. The number of multiple second terminals (9) is the same as the number of multiple first terminals (8) and they correspond one-to-one. When N terminal blocks (3) are connected in sequence, multiple first metal strips (6) are connected end to end in sequence, and at the same time, multiple second metal strips (7) are connected end to end in sequence. The right end face of the connecting end (1) is provided with two connecting holes (10) for connecting the frequency reader (11). The two acquisition ends of the frequency reader (11) are connected to the first metal strip (6) and the second metal strip (7) respectively through the two connecting holes (10).
2. The rebar connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding structure includes multiple sliding holes (12) provided on the front or rear end face of the terminal block (3) and connected to the corresponding rectangular grooves. Multiple first terminals (8) or multiple second terminals (9) are located in the multiple sliding holes (12) and are interference-fitted.
3. The rebar connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end face of the terminal block (3) is provided with two first sockets (13) and they are located outside the first rectangular groove (4) and the second rectangular groove (5), respectively. The left end face of the terminal block (3) is provided with two first plugs (14) and they correspond to two first sockets (13) respectively. The two first plugs (14) located on the left end face of the right terminal block (3) are respectively located on the two first sockets (13) on the right end face of the adjacent left terminal block (3) and the two are interference fit. The left end face of the connecting end (1) is provided with two second inserts (15) and they correspond to the two first inserts (13) located on the far right. The two second inserts (15) are respectively located in the two corresponding first inserts (13) and are interference fit. The right end face of the sealing end (2) is provided with two second insertion holes (16) and corresponds to the two first insertion rods (14) located on the leftmost side. The two first insertion rods (14) are respectively located in the two second insertion holes (16) and are interference fit.
4. A rebar connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting strip (17) is provided between the bottom of the connecting end (1) and the bottom of the connected terminal block (3), between the sealing end (2) and the bottom of the connected terminal block (3), and between the bottoms of any two adjacent terminal blocks (3). The two ends of the connecting strip (17) are fixed by screws.
5. A rebar connection device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: Each of the first metal strips (6) or the second metal strips (7) has a connecting post (18) on its right end face and a connecting hole (19) adapted to the connecting post (18) on its left end face. The connecting post (18) of the metal strip on the left extends into the connecting hole (19) of the metal strip on the right side adjacent to it, and the two are interference-fitted.
6. A rebar connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A baffle (20) made of transparent material is provided above the first rectangular groove (4) and above the second rectangular groove (5).
7. A rebar connection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The left end face of the sealing end (2) is provided with a fixing clip (21) for fixing the entire device.
8. A rebar connection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting end (1), N terminal blocks (3), and sealing end (2) are all made of insulating and waterproof material.
9. A rebar connection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Multiple first numbers (22) are sequentially arranged on the front edge of the upper surface of the terminal block (3). The number of multiple first numbers (22) is the same as the number of multiple first terminals (8) and they correspond one-to-one. Multiple second numbers (23) are sequentially arranged on the rear edge of the upper surface of the terminal block (3). The number of multiple second numbers (23) is the same as the number of multiple second terminals (9) and they correspond one-to-one.