Drag chain anti-warping device

By using a flexible anti-warping sleeve and a concave anti-bend frame structure, combined with a buffer pad and springs, the warping problem of the cable chain is solved, thereby achieving the stability of the cable chain, protecting components, and extending its service life.

CN224266535UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22KENTAITE MASCH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KENTAITE MASCH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-05-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the cable chain approaches the fixed end at the moving end, it is prone to warping, causing the cable chain to deviate from the preset movement track, resulting in wear on the upper cover plate, lower support plate and partition plate, and affecting its service life.

Method used

The design incorporates a flexible anti-warping sleeve and a concave anti-bend frame structure, combined with a buffer pad and a buffer spring. The concave anti-bend frame is installed at key locations via a triangular bracket, providing the cable chain with a certain degree of freedom and anti-warping effect, thus reducing warping.

Benefits of technology

Improve the stability and safety of cable chain movement, reduce wear on cable chain components caused by warping, and extend service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-warping device for a drag chain, which belongs to the technical field of drag chain support component equipment and comprises the drag chain, the drag chain is divided into a moving end drag chain and a fixed end drag chain, the fixed end drag chain is fixed inside a mounting bin box with a lower opening, the mounting bin box is fixed on a rack, and the moving end drag chain and the fixed end drag chain are fixed on the rack. Rectangular through grooves are formed in the lower end of the outer side face of the mounting bin box, a flexible anti-warping sleeve is arranged between the rectangular through grooves, triangular supports are forwards connected to the two sides of the front end of the lower side face of the mounting bin box through screws, and concave anti-warping clamping frames are connected between the three vertexes of each triangular support. According to the anti-warping device for the drag chain, by designing the flexible anti-warping sleeve and the concave anti-bending clamping frame structure, warping generated on the drag chain can be reduced when the moving end of the drag chain is close to the fixed end, the stability, safety and reliability of movement of the drag chain are improved, abrasion damage caused by warping of the drag chain to the upper cover plate, the lower supporting plate and the partition pieces is reduced, and the service life of the drag chain is prolonged. And the overall service life of the drag chain is prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cable chain support components and equipment, and more specifically, to a cable chain anti-warping device. Background Technology

[0002] For bridge-type plastic cable carriers that support cables, they generally include an upper cover plate and a lower support plate, as well as separators and connecting sections between the upper cover plate and the lower support plate. In actual use, vertical installation is inevitable. Under these conditions, the cable carrier generally has a large stroke. In addition, due to its own weight and the bending of the internal cables, when the moving end of the cable carrier approaches the fixed end, the bending area below the cable carrier is very prone to warping. This causes the cable carrier to deviate from the preset movement track, resulting in significant wear and damage to the upper cover plate, lower support plate, and separators, thus affecting the service life of the cable carrier. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cable chain anti-warping device. This cable chain anti-warping device, through the design of a flexible anti-warping sleeve and a concave anti-warping frame structure, can reduce the warping generated on the cable chain when the moving end approaches the fixed end, improve the stability, safety and reliability of the cable chain movement, and thus reduce the wear damage caused by cable chain warping to the upper cover plate, lower support plate and separator, and extend the overall service life of the cable chain.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A cable chain anti-warping device includes a cable chain, which is divided into a moving end cable chain and a fixed end cable chain. The fixed end cable chain is fixed inside a mounting compartment with an opening at the bottom. The mounting compartment is fixed on a frame. A rectangular through groove is provided at the lower end of the outer side of the mounting compartment. Flexible anti-warping sleeves are provided between the rectangular through grooves. Triangular brackets are connected forward on both sides of the lower front side of the mounting compartment via screws. A concave anti-warping clip is connected between the three vertices of the triangular bracket. When the moving end cable chain approaches the fixed end cable chain, the three concave anti-warping clips are respectively located at the middle position of the inclined cable chain cover plate below the fixed end cable chain, the middle position of the horizontal cable chain cover plate at the junction of the moving end cable chain and the fixed end cable chain, and the middle position of the vertical cable chain cover plate at the bottom of the moving end cable chain.

[0006] As a further optimization of this solution, the inner side of the concave anti-bend card frame is provided with a concave adhesive buffer pad, and both sides of the concave anti-bend card frame are connected to the inner side of the three vertices of the triangular bracket by bolts.

[0007] As a further optimization of this solution, the flexible anti-warping sleeve is mounted on the mounting shaft, and both sides of the mounting shaft are connected to the slider through rotating bearing seats. Vertical blind grooves are provided on both sides of the rectangular through groove of the mounting chamber. A vertical guide rod is provided in the middle of the vertical blind groove. The slider is slidably mounted on the guide rod, and a buffer spring is mounted on the guide rod above the slider.

[0008] As a further optimization of this solution, the width of the rectangular through slot is greater than the width of the cable chain.

[0009] As a further optimization of this solution, the outer side of the buffer pad contacts the outer side of the connecting joints on both sides of the cable chain and the outer side of the upper cover plate. When the moving end cable chain is far away from the fixed end cable chain, the concave anti-bending frame is suspended in the air by the triangular bracket.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0011] This invention utilizes a triangular support structure to install three concave anti-bend clips. When the moving-end cable chain approaches the fixed-end cable chain, the three concave anti-bend clips are positioned at the middle of the inclined cable chain cover plate below the fixed-end cable chain, the middle of the horizontal cable chain cover plate at the junction of the moving-end and fixed-end cable chains, and the middle of the vertical cable chain cover plate at the bottom of the moving-end cable chain. This reduces bending misalignment between adjacent cable chains in the lower bending area, achieving anti-bend operation below the cable chain and ensuring motion stability. Simultaneously, a flexible anti-tilting sleeve is designed to prevent tilting of the inclined cable chain below the fixed end, utilizing sliding... The structure, including blocks, buffer springs, and guide rods, provides a certain degree of upward freedom for the cable chain tilting below the fixed end. The elasticity of the buffer spring limits the upward position of the slider, thereby limiting the flexible anti-tilting sleeve and ultimately limiting the position of the cable chain tilting below the fixed end, resulting in a good anti-tilting effect. The flexible anti-tilting sleeve, combined with the buffer pad structure, provides the cable chain with a certain degree of freedom. Compared with rigid contact anti-tilting structures without any degree of freedom, it provides better protection for the cable chain components, reduces wear and tear on the upper cover plate, lower support plate, and separator caused by cable chain warping, and extends the overall service life of the cable chain. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the anti-warping device for cable chains of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the anti-warping device for cable chains of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the flexible anti-tilting sleeve connection structure of this utility model (with part of the mounting compartment shell removed);

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Moving end of cable chain; 2. Fixed end of cable chain; 3. Mounting bin; 4. Triangular bracket; 5. Concave anti-bend clip; 6. Flexible anti-warping sleeve; 7. Buffer pad; 8. Bolt; 9. Screw; 10. Mounting shaft; 11. Rotating bearing seat; 12. Slider; 13. Guide rod; 14. Return spring; 15. Blind groove. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the following description, in conjunction with specific illustrations, further elaborates on this utility model.

[0017] To address the existing problem that warping easily occurs in the bending area below the cable chain when the moving end approaches the fixed end, causing the cable chain to deviate from the preset movement track, resulting in significant wear and damage to the upper cover plate, lower support plate, and separator plates, and affecting the service life of the cable chain;

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, this application includes a cable chain, which is divided into a moving end cable chain 1 and a fixed end cable chain 2. The fixed end cable chain 2 is fixed inside the mounting compartment 3 with an opening at the bottom. The mounting compartment 3 is fixed on the frame. A rectangular through groove is opened at the lower end of the outer side of the mounting compartment 3. A flexible anti-warping sleeve 6 is provided between the rectangular through grooves. The front sides of the lower side of the mounting compartment 3 are connected to triangular brackets 4 by screws 9. A concave anti-bend frame 5 is connected between the three vertices of the triangular bracket 4. When the moving end cable chain 1 approaches the fixed end cable chain 2, the three concave anti-bend frames 5 are respectively located at the middle position of the inclined cable chain cover plate below the fixed end cable chain 2, the middle position of the horizontal cable chain cover plate at the junction of the moving end cable chain 1 and the fixed end cable chain 2, and the middle position of the vertical cable chain cover plate at the bottom of the moving end cable chain 1.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, the inner side of the concave anti-bend frame 5 is provided with concave adhesive buffer pads 7, and both sides of the concave anti-bend frame 5 are connected to the inner side of the three vertices of the triangular bracket 4 by bolts 8.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, the flexible anti-warping sleeve 6 is mounted on the mounting shaft 10. Both sides of the mounting shaft 10 are connected to the slider through the rotating bearing seat 11. Vertical blind grooves 15 are provided on both sides of the rectangular through groove of the mounting box 3. A vertical guide rod 13 is provided in the middle of the vertical blind groove 15. The slider 12 is slidably mounted on the rod of the guide rod 13. A buffer spring 14 is mounted on the rod of the guide rod 13 above the slider 12.

[0021] Specifically, the width of the rectangular through slot is greater than the width of the cable chain, which facilitates the lifting of the inclined cable chain below the fixed end cable chain 2 to a certain height. When the moving end cable chain 1 moves away from the fixed end cable chain 2, the concave anti-bend bracket 5 is suspended by the triangular bracket 4. When the moving end cable chain 1 approaches the fixed end cable chain 2, the three concave anti-bend brackets 5 respectively block and limit the inclined cable chain below the fixed end cable chain 1, the horizontal cable chain at the junction of the moving end cable chain 1 and the fixed end cable chain 2, and the middle position of the vertical cable chain at the bottom of the moving end cable chain 1. The outer side of the buffer pad 7 contacts the outer side of the connecting joints on both sides of the cable chain and the outer side of the upper cover plate, reducing the bending misalignment between adjacent cable chains in the lower bending area, thus achieving the protection of the lower part of the cable chain. The flexible anti-warping sleeve 6 prevents the cable chain from warping below the fixed end 2. The flexible anti-warping sleeve 6 blocks the cable chain and moves upward a certain distance to compress the return spring 14. Then, under the elastic force of the return spring 14, the flexible anti-warping sleeve 6 returns to its original position, effectively limiting the position of the cable chain below the fixed end 2. The anti-warping effect is good. The flexible anti-warping sleeve 6, combined with the buffer pad 7 structure, provides the cable chain with a certain degree of freedom. Compared with a rigid contact anti-warping structure without freedom, it provides better protection for the cable chain components, reducing wear damage to the upper cover plate, lower support plate, and separator caused by cable chain warping, and extending the overall service life of the cable chain.

[0022] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0023] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of this utility model, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cable chain anti-warping device, comprising a cable chain, wherein the cable chain is divided into a moving end cable chain and a fixed end cable chain, wherein the fixed end cable chain is fixed inside a mounting compartment with an opening at the bottom, and the mounting compartment is fixed on a frame, characterized in that: The lower end of the outer side of the installation compartment box is provided with a rectangular through groove, and a flexible anti-warping sleeve is provided between the rectangular through grooves. The front sides of the lower side of the installation compartment box are connected to triangular brackets by screws. The three vertices of the triangular brackets are connected to concave anti-bending frames. When the moving end drag chain approaches the fixed end drag chain, the three concave anti-bending frames are respectively located at the middle position of the inclined drag chain cover plate below the fixed end drag chain, the middle position of the horizontal drag chain cover plate at the junction of the moving end drag chain and the fixed end drag chain, and the middle position of the vertical drag chain cover plate at the bottom of the moving end drag chain.

2. The anti-warping device for a cable chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the concave anti-bend card frame is provided with a concave adhesive buffer pad, and both sides of the concave anti-bend card frame are connected to the inner side of the three vertices of the triangular bracket by bolts.

3. The anti-warping device for a cable chain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flexible anti-warping sleeve is mounted on the mounting shaft. Both sides of the mounting shaft are connected to the slider via rotating bearing seats. Vertical blind grooves are provided on both sides of the rectangular through groove of the mounting chamber. A vertical guide rod is provided in the middle of the vertical blind groove. The slider is slidably mounted on the guide rod. A buffer spring is mounted on the guide rod above the slider.

4. The anti-warping device for a cable chain according to claim 3, characterized in that: The width of the rectangular through slot is greater than the width of the cable chain.

5. The anti-warping device for a cable chain according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the buffer pad contacts the outer side of the connecting sections on both sides of the cable chain and the outer side of the upper cover plate. When the moving end cable chain is away from the fixed end cable chain, the concave anti-bending frame is suspended in the air by the triangular bracket.