A ferrule for a cable
By designing a detachable connection structure for the numeral sleeve, the problem of needing to cut the wire lugs for replacement with traditional sleeves is solved, enabling convenient label replacement and stable installation, and improving the wiring efficiency and safety of electrical equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional horn sleeves require cutting the wire lugs during replacement, resulting in a large workload, time and effort, and may damage or shorten the cable, affecting the normal operation of electrical equipment.
A numeral sleeve comprising a sleeve wall flat plate and a detachable connection structure is designed. The sleeve body is securely installed by means of a snap or magnet connection, and a label slot is set inside the sleeve to facilitate label replacement and avoid the need for cutting the thread nose.
It enables label replacement without cutting the cable lugs, reducing workload, improving installation stability and information viewing convenience, and avoiding cable damage and shortening.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cable marking technology. Specifically, it relates to a cable header sleeve. Background Technology
[0002] In the wiring process of electrical equipment, the cable header sleeve is an important component used to mark information such as panel numbers, terminal numbers, and cable numbers on both sides of the wiring. However, in practical applications, when equipment is modified or the wiring position is changed, it is often necessary to replace the cable header sleeve. The traditional method of replacing cable headers has obvious drawbacks: it requires cutting off the cable lugs at the front end of the cable, then replacing the cable header sleeve, and then remaking the cable lugs. This operation method is acceptable when replacing a small number of cable headers, but when dozens or even hundreds of cable headers need to be replaced, the workload increases dramatically. It not only consumes a lot of time and manpower, but may also damage the cables or shorten their length due to frequent operations, affecting the normal operation of electrical equipment.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a type of connector sleeve that can be installed without remaking the wire lugs, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and improve the efficiency and convenience of wiring work. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cable nut sleeve that addresses the aforementioned shortcomings, solving the problems of existing nut sleeves being unreusable, cumbersome to disassemble (potentially damaging or shortening the cable), and time-consuming and labor-intensive processes. To achieve this objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A cable header sleeve includes a sleeve wall flat plate; the sleeve wall flat plate has detachable connection structures on both sides; the sleeve wall flat plate is connected by the detachable connection structures on both sides to form a sleeve body; the sleeve body has a cavity inside for accommodating the cable and stably sleeved on the cable; the inner wall of the sleeve body has a label groove, on which a label is placed.
[0006] Furthermore, the detachable connection structure includes at least two snap fasteners disposed on one side of the sleeve wall flat plate; the detachable connection structure also includes a locking block disposed on the side of the sleeve wall flat plate opposite to the snap fasteners; the number and position of the locking blocks correspond one-to-one with the snap fasteners; the snap fasteners and locking blocks cooperate to achieve a fixed connection.
[0007] Furthermore, the buckle is provided with a slot; the buckle block engages in the slot.
[0008] Furthermore, the cross-section of the card block is larger than that of the card slot; the card block is made of rubber material and is elastic.
[0009] Furthermore, two of the aforementioned clips are respectively disposed at both ends on one side of the sleeve wall plate.
[0010] Furthermore, the detachable connection structure includes magnets disposed inside both sides of the sleeve wall flat plate, which connect the two sides of the sleeve wall flat plate to form the sleeve body by the magnetism of the magnets.
[0011] Furthermore, the cross-section of the sleeve wall plate is rectangular or square.
[0012] Furthermore, the sleeve wall plate is made of rubber material, which is flexible and can be bent to form the sleeve body.
[0013] Furthermore, the label slot is made of transparent, flexible plastic material, making it easy to observe the information on the label.
[0014] Furthermore, the label groove has a trapezoidal cross-section.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. Easy to replace labels and reduce workload: The cavity design means that there is no need to cut the wire lugs when replacing labels. You can simply open the clips and replace the labels in the label slots. This greatly reduces the workload of remaking wire lugs due to modifications or changes in wiring positions. The advantage is even more obvious when replacing dozens or hundreds of cable connectors.
[0017] 2. Secure installation: The slots on the buckle and the buckle blocks are compatible. The buckle allows the two ends of the sleeve body to contact each other to form a stable cylindrical tube, which is then firmly wrapped around the surface of the cable and is not easy to fall off.
[0018] 3. Convenient information viewing: The label slot of the sleeve body is made of transparent flexible plastic. When the label slot is inserted with a label containing terminal information, personnel can directly observe the terminal information on the label through the sleeve body without disassembling the sleeve, thus improving the convenience of viewing information. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bending of the sleeve wall flat plate of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 The front view;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sleeve body of this utility model;
[0022] In the attached diagram: 1. Sleeve wall plate; 2. Sleeve body; 3. Cavity; 4. Label groove; 5. Buckle; 6. Locking block; 7. Locking slot. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0024] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the figures, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. 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 element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," etc., do not indicate that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0025] Example:
[0026] See attached Figures 1-3This embodiment provides a cable header sleeve, including a sleeve wall plate 1, which can be bent under force. Detachable connection structures are provided on both sides of the sleeve wall plate 1. When the detachable connection structures on both sides of the sleeve wall plate 1 are connected, a sleeve body 2 is formed, and a cavity 3 is formed inside the sleeve body 2. In specific operation, the inner wall of the sleeve wall plate 1 is pressed tightly against the surface of the cable, and then force is applied to bend both sides of the sleeve wall plate 1 until the two sides are aligned. The detachable connection structures are then fixed to the cable. A label slot 4 is provided on the sleeve body 2, and a label is placed in the corresponding label slot 4. The label records information such as the tray number, terminal number, and cable number on both sides of the corresponding cable. When the corresponding cable needs to be replaced or the information on the label needs to be changed, the detachable connection structure is unlocked, and then the cable is replaced with the corresponding cable or the label information is changed. The sleeve wall plate 1 is then bent and locked again. The operation is simple and quick, without the need to cut or remake cable lugs. When dealing with the replacement of dozens or even hundreds of cable lugs, it can save a lot of work, improve efficiency, and eliminate the cutting process, thus avoiding cable damage caused by improper operation by staff or shortening of cable length by directly cutting the cable.
[0027] In this embodiment, the detachable connection mechanism includes a buckle 5 disposed on one side of the sleeve wall flat plate 1. At least two buckles 5 are provided, and two of them are located near the two ends of one side. The corresponding detachable connection mechanism also includes a locking block 6 disposed on the other side of the sleeve wall flat plate 1 corresponding to the buckle 5. The number and position of the locking blocks 6 correspond to the number and position of the buckles 5. Locking is achieved by connecting the buckles 5 and the locking blocks 6.
[0028] In this embodiment, the locking mechanism between the buckle 5 and the locking block 6 is achieved by providing a slot 7 structure on the buckle 5. The slot 7 is a through groove with a cross-sectional area slightly smaller than that of the locking block 6. The locking block 6 is made of plastic or rubber and is elastic. When force is applied, it can deform and pass through the slot 7 to lock onto the slot 7, thus achieving locking. Additionally, the detachable connection between the buckle 5 and the locking block 6 in this embodiment can also include a locking connection using a male and female buckle, such as the locking mechanism of a backpack zipper.
[0029] In this embodiment, the detachable connection structure can also be replaced by a detachable structure that is magnetically attracted. The corresponding detachable connection structure includes two sets of mutually attracted magnets, respectively positioned on both sides of the sleeve wall plate 1 and embedded inside. When the two sides of the sleeve wall plate 1 are bent and aligned, the magnetic attraction force forms the sleeve body 2 structure, which is then fitted onto the cable. The type of magnet can be selected from existing technologies, choosing one with suitable magnetic force that provides sufficient magnetic force for stable attraction while also allowing for separation by applying appropriate force from the operator.
[0030] In this embodiment, the sleeve wall flat tube is made of flexible plastic or rubber material to meet its bending requirements. It is preferably rectangular or square in structure and is matched according to the diameter of the cable to ensure that it is completely wrapped on the outer wall of the cable.
[0031] In this embodiment, the label slot 4 is made of transparent flexible plastic material, which makes it easy to observe the information on the label strip on the label slot 4 from the outside. When the label strip is flipped inside the label slot 4, the information on the label strip is upright when viewed from the outside. Furthermore, the label slot 4 is set to have a trapezoidal cross-section, which makes it easy to hold the label strip inside.
[0032] Installation process: Align the part of the cable where the head sleeve needs to be installed with the sleeve wall plate 1, then wrap the sleeve wall plate 1 around the cable, aligning the buckle 5 on one side of the sleeve wall plate 1 with the buckle 6 on the other side, press firmly to make the slot 7 and the buckle 6 snap together; or after alignment, use the magnetic force of the magnet to attract and connect, thereby forming a stable cylindrical sleeve body 2 pipe wrapped around the surface of the cable.
[0033] Label replacement process: When it is necessary to replace the label, there is no need to cut the thread lug. Just open the buckle 5, take out the old label from the label slot 4, insert the new label into the label slot 4, and then close the sleeve body 2. The information on the new label can be clearly seen through the transparent label slot 4.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A ferrule for a cable, characterized by: Includes a sleeve wall flat plate (1); the sleeve wall flat plate (1) has detachable connection structures on both sides; the sleeve wall flat plate (1) is connected by the detachable connection structures on both sides to form a sleeve body (2); the sleeve body (2) has a cavity (3) inside for accommodating the cable and stably sleeved on the cable; the inner wall of the sleeve body (2) is provided with a label groove (4), and a label is placed on the label groove (4).
2. A ferrule for a cable according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection structure includes at least two buckles (5) on one side of the sleeve wall plate (1); the detachable connection structure also includes a locking block (6) on the side of the sleeve wall plate (1) opposite to the buckle (5); the number and position of the locking blocks (6) correspond one-to-one with the buckles (5); the buckles (5) and the locking blocks (6) cooperate to achieve a fixed connection.
3. A ferrule for a cable according to claim 2, wherein: The buckle (5) is provided with a slot (7); the card block (6) is engaged in the slot (7).
4. A ferrule for a cable according to claim 3, wherein: The cross-section of the card block (6) is larger than that of the card slot (7); the card block (6) is made of rubber material and has elasticity.
5. A cable connector sleeve according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two of the buckles (5) are respectively located at both ends of one side of the sleeve wall plate (1).
6. The cable header sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection structure includes magnets disposed inside both sides of the sleeve wall flat plate (1), which connect both sides of the sleeve wall flat plate (1) to form the sleeve body (2) by the magnetism of the magnets.
7. A cable connector sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the sleeve wall plate (1) is rectangular or square.
8. The cable connector sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve wall plate (1) is made of rubber material, which is flexible and can be bent to form the sleeve body (2).
9. A cable header sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label slot (4) is made of transparent flexible plastic material, which makes it easy to observe the information on the label.
10. A cable header sleeve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The label groove (4) has a trapezoidal cross-section.