A drag chain convenient to disassemble

By designing plug-in and mounting parts on the cable chain links, the rapid connection and disassembly of the links are achieved, solving the problem of high assembly and disassembly costs of existing cable chains, and making it suitable for wire harness protection of mechanical equipment.

CN224352329UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12SUZHOU YIHEDA AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU YIHEDA AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cable chains have complex link structures, resulting in high assembly and disassembly costs and making them inconvenient for quick assembly and disassembly.

Method used

The design incorporates a connector and a mounting section. The connector allows for quick connection and disassembly of the chain links. The disassembly slot in the connector enables the separation of the chain links, which are then fixed to the equipment via a joint.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency of cable chains, facilitates quick assembly and disassembly, and is suitable for wire harness protection in mechanical equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tow chain, disclose a kind of tow chain of convenient dismounting, including tow chain body, the tow chain body includes several chain links, the both sides of several chain links are respectively provided with plug-in part and mounting portion, the installation of two chain links can be completed by inserting plug-in part into mounting portion, the side of plug-in part is provided with dismounting groove, for separating two chain links, the both ends of the tow chain body are equipped with joint, two the joint is respectively installed in the side of corresponding chain link, by the plug-in part and mounting portion of setting, when installing two chain links, corresponding plug-in part can be inserted into mounting portion, so that two chain links can be connected together, when disassembling two chain links, plug-in part can be separated from mounting portion by pressing plug-in part through dismounting groove, so that two chain links can be disassembled, in this way increase the assembly efficiency of chain link, facilitate quick dismounting, and by the joint of installation, the tow chain body can be installed on corresponding equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable chain technology, and in particular to a cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Background Technology

[0002] Cable drag chains, also known as tank chains or cable protection drag chains, are devices used to secure cable, wire, air compressor pipe, hydraulic pipe, and other wire harnesses. They protect these wire harnesses from damage during the reciprocating motion of mechanical equipment, while providing traction and support. Cable drag chains resemble tank chains in appearance and are composed of multiple unit links. Each link consists of left and right chain plates and upper and lower cover plates. The links can rotate freely, facilitating installation and maintenance.

[0003] In the existing technology, the drag chain links are U-shaped and have contracted and deformed from both sides towards the middle. In addition, because crossbars need to be installed, there are many parts, resulting in high assembly and disassembly costs and making it inconvenient to quickly disassemble and assemble. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing a cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble includes a cable chain body, the cable chain body includes several links, and each of the links has a plug-in part and a mounting part on both sides. Two links can be installed by inserting the plug-in part into the mounting part. A disassembly groove is provided on one side of the plug-in part for separating the two links.

[0007] Preferably, the insertion part includes a protrusion mounted on one side of the chain link.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting part includes a circular hole disposed on the other side of the link, the circular hole being adapted to the protrusion.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the protrusion is provided with an inverted step, and one side of the inverted step is provided with an inclined portion, one side of which extends to the edge of the protrusion for limiting the protrusion when it is inserted into the round hole.

[0010] Preferably, a guide groove is installed on one side of the chain link, so that the protrusion can be inserted into the round hole through the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the plug portion is provided with a plug block, and the plug block is located on the side of the plug portion closer to the mounting portion.

[0012] Preferably, the position of the plug-in block corresponds to the position of the guide groove, and the position of the edge of the guide groove is used to limit the position of the plug-in block.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the connector is connected to a chain link via a plug-in assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the plug-in assembly includes a mounting groove disposed on one side of the connector, the mounting groove being adapted to the chain link for snapping the connector onto the chain link via the mounting groove.

[0015] Preferably, each of the two connectors has a mounting hole on its upper part for mounting the connector onto the corresponding equipment.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This utility model, through the provided plug-in part and mounting part, allows the corresponding plug-in part to be inserted into the mounting part when installing two chain links, so that the two chain links can be connected together. When disassembling the two chain links, the plug-in part can be pressed through the disassembly slot to separate the plug-in part from the mounting part, thus disassembling the two chain links. This increases the assembly efficiency of the chain links and facilitates quick assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, through the installed connector, the drag chain body can be installed onto the corresponding equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly groove for a cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble, as proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cable chain connector that is easy to assemble and disassemble, as proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cable chain link that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a cable chain connector block and guide groove that are easy to assemble and disassemble, as proposed in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Cable chain body; 2. Chain link; 3. Insertion part; 4. Mounting part; 5. Disassembly groove; 6. Joint; 7. Protrusion platform; 8. Round hole; 9. Inverted step; 10. Guide groove; 11. Insertion block; 12. Mounting groove; 13. Mounting hole; 14. Inclined part. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5 A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble includes a cable chain body 1. The cable chain body 1 includes several links 2. Each of the links 2 has a plug-in part 3 and a mounting part 4 on both sides. Two links 2 can be installed by inserting the plug-in part 3 into the mounting part 4. A disassembly groove 5 is provided on one side of the plug-in part 3 for separating the two links 2. The plug-in part 3 has a certain degree of elasticity. For example, in this embodiment, a hard plastic is used. The two links 2 can be separated by using the disassembly groove 5.

[0026] When using this device, the plug-in part 3 and the mounting part 4 are provided. When installing two chain links 2, the corresponding plug-in part 3 can be inserted into the mounting part 4 so that the two chain links 2 can be connected together. When disassembling two chain links 2, the plug-in part 3 can be pressed through the disassembly slot 5 to separate the plug-in part 3 from the mounting part 4, so that the two chain links 2 can be disassembled. This increases the assembly efficiency of the chain links 2 and facilitates quick assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, the cable chain body 1 can be installed onto the corresponding equipment through the installed connector 6.

[0027] Furthermore, the insertion part 3 includes a protrusion 7 installed on one side of the link 2, and the mounting part 4 includes a circular hole 8 provided on the other side of the link 2. The circular hole 8 is adapted to the protrusion 7. One side of the protrusion 7 is provided with an inverted step 9, and one side of the inverted step 9 is provided with an inclined part 14. One side of the inclined part 14 extends to the edge of the protrusion 7 and is used to limit the protrusion 7 when it is inserted into the circular hole 8. One side of the link 2 is provided with a guide groove 10, which is used for the protrusion 7 to be inserted into the circular hole 8 through the guide groove 10. When the protrusion 7 is inserted, the guide groove 10 and the inclined part 14 can guide the protrusion 7 so that the protrusion 7 can be accurately inserted into the circular hole 8. Then, the inverted step 9 provided on one side of the protrusion 7 restricts it in the circular hole 8 to prevent the two links 2 from separating.

[0028] Furthermore, the surface of the insertion part 3 is provided with an insertion block 11. The insertion block 11 is located on the side of the insertion part 3 near the mounting part 4. The insertion block 11 corresponds to the position of the guide groove 10. The position of the edge of the guide groove 10 is used to limit the position of the insertion block 11. With the insertion block 11, after the protrusion is inserted into the round hole 8, the width of the guide groove 10 is greater than the insertion block 11. In this way, when the two chain links 2 rotate, the rotation amplitude of the insertion block 11 can be limited by the guide groove 10 to prevent the rotation amplitude from being too large.

[0029] Furthermore, both ends of the cable chain body 1 are equipped with connectors 6. The two connectors 6 are respectively installed on one side of the corresponding chain link 2. One side of the connector 6 is connected to the chain link 2 through a plug-in assembly. The plug-in assembly includes a mounting groove 12 on one side of the connector 6. The mounting groove 12 is adapted to the chain link 2 and is used to snap the connector 6 onto the chain link 2 through the mounting groove 12. The length of the mounting groove 12 is the same as the distance between the plug-in part 3 and the mounting part 4. In this way, the chain link 2 is snapped into the mounting groove 12 by friction during installation. Each of the two connectors 6 has a mounting hole 13 on its upper part for installing the connector 6 onto the corresponding equipment. Through the mounting groove 12, the connector 6 can be snapped onto the corresponding chain link 2. Then, through the mounting hole 13 on the connector 6, the bolt can pass through the mounting hole 13 to connect to the equipment, thus installing the cable chain body 1 onto the equipment, which facilitates the protection of multiple power lines.

[0030] 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 cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble, comprising a cable chain body (1), wherein the cable chain body (1) comprises a plurality of chain links (2), characterized in that: Each of the links (2) has a plug-in part (3) and a mounting part (4) on both sides. The two links (2) can be installed by inserting the plug-in part (3) into the mounting part (4). A disassembly groove (5) is provided on one side of the plug-in part (3) to separate the two links (2).

2. The cable chain for easy assembly and disassembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug part (3) includes a protrusion (7) installed on one side of the link (2).

3. The cable chain for easy assembly and disassembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting part (4) includes a round hole (8) provided on the other side of the link (2), the round hole (8) being adapted to the protrusion (7).

4. The cable chain for easy assembly and disassembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protruding platform (7) has an inverted step (9) on one side, and an inclined part (14) is provided on one side of the inverted step (9). The inclined part (14) extends to the edge of the protruding platform (7) and is used to limit the protruding platform (7) when it is inserted into the round hole (8).

5. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide groove (10) is installed on one side of the link (2) for the protrusion (7) to be inserted into the round hole (8) through the guide groove (10).

6. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the plug-in part (3) is provided with a plug-in block (11), and the plug-in block (11) is located on the side of the plug-in part (3) near the mounting part (4).

7. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 6, characterized in that: The position of the plug-in block (11) corresponds to the position of the guide groove (10), and the position of the edge of the guide groove (10) is used to limit the position of the plug-in block (11).

8. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both ends of the drag chain body (1) are equipped with connectors (6), and the two connectors (6) are respectively installed on one side of the corresponding link (2). One side of the connector (6) is connected to the link (2) through a plug-in assembly.

9. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 8, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly includes a mounting groove (12) disposed on one side of the connector (6), the mounting groove (12) being adapted to the link (2) for engaging the connector (6) onto the link (2) via the mounting groove (12).

10. A cable chain that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 9, characterized in that: Each of the two connectors (6) has a mounting hole (13) on its upper part for mounting the connector (6) onto the corresponding equipment.