A frame type scalable trunking
The frame-type scalable cable tray design solves the problems of traditional cable trays being bulky and difficult to maintain, enabling lightweight and convenient cable laying and maintenance, and meeting the scalability requirements of vehicle cable laying.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BOMBARDIER SIFANG QINGDAO TRANSPORTATION
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cable trays are bulky and inconvenient for cable routing, and have high maintenance and modification costs, making it difficult to meet the requirements of scalability and convenient maintenance for vehicle cable laying.
The frame-type expandable cable tray uses specific components to construct the cable tray structure, including L-shaped side walls, beams, cable tie frames, and expansion interfaces, to facilitate cable laying, maintenance, and upgrades, while reducing interfaces and weight.
It achieves a lightweight cable tray structure, which facilitates cable layout and maintenance, reduces construction and maintenance costs, and improves space utilization and scalability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of rail vehicle technology, specifically to a frame-type scalable cable tray. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional cable trays are mostly U-shaped or covered box-type structures, fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body by brackets. The cable trays are bulky, inconvenient for cable exit, and require special protection at the exit point. Furthermore, due to space constraints, once the vehicle is completed, subsequent maintenance and cable additions require disassembling the cable trays and various surrounding equipment, as well as secondary processing of the vehicle body to add installation interfaces, making construction difficult and modifications costly.
[0003] With the rapid development of science and technology, the types and quantities of onboard equipment for rail vehicles are increasing, and the system functions are being updated and iterated more frequently. This makes the requirements for the scalability and ease of maintenance of vehicle cable laying more urgent.
[0004] Therefore, to meet practical needs, a frame-type scalable cable tray is provided. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide a frame-type expandable cable tray. The cable tray structure is constructed by specific components, which not only meets the laying requirements of existing cables, but also facilitates maintenance, repair and upgrades. The overall structure is lightweight, energy-saving and effectively meets practical needs.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:
[0007] This application provides a frame-type scalable cable tray, the cable tray comprising:
[0008] A set of oppositely arranged cable tray sidewalls, the cable tray sidewalls including sidewall horizontal plates and sidewall vertical plates, the sidewall horizontal plates and sidewall vertical plates being arranged in an L-shape;
[0009] Multiple horizontal beams are arranged side by side at intervals in the middle area of the two cable tray sidewalls. The top surfaces of both ends of the horizontal beams are connected to the bottom surfaces of the horizontal plates of the two cable tray sidewalls, and the two cable tray sidewalls and the horizontal beams form a U-shaped receiving space.
[0010] Multiple mounting brackets are provided on the outer side of the side wall uprights of the two cable tray side walls. Each mounting bracket includes a bracket upright and a bracket horizontal. The bracket horizontal is connected to the outer wall of the side wall upright. The bracket upright and the bracket horizontal are arranged in an L-shape.
[0011] Multiple expansion interfaces I are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the side wall uprights of the two cable tray side walls;
[0012] The U-shaped accommodating space is equipped with multiple wire binding frames of strip-shaped plate structure. The two ends of each wire binding frame are engaged with the corresponding expansion interfaces I on the inner sides of the side wall uprights of the two wire trough side walls; wherein...
[0013] One of the wire binding frames corresponds to one of the crossbeams, and the wire binding frame is located directly below the corresponding crossbeam.
[0014] Based on the above technical solution, the cable tray further includes:
[0015] The air pipe is detachably mounted on multiple expansion ports II located on the outer side of the side wall panel.
[0016] Based on the above technical solution, the cable tray further includes:
[0017] Branch cables are detachably mounted on multiple expansion interfaces II located on the outer side of the side wall panel.
[0018] Based on the above technical solution, the cable tray further includes:
[0019] An extension bracket is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of crossbeams.
[0020] Based on the above technical solution, the cable tray further includes:
[0021] A wire clamp, which is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of crossbeams.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are:
[0023] This application constructs a cable tray structure using specific components, which not only meets the existing cable laying requirements but also facilitates inspection, maintenance, and upgrades. The overall structure is lightweight, energy-saving, and effectively meets practical needs. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the frame-type expandable cable tray structure according to an embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural detail diagram of the frame-type expandable cable tray according to an embodiment of this application;
[0027] In the picture:
[0028] 1. Cable tray sidewall; 1a. Sidewall horizontal plate; 1b. Sidewall vertical plate; 2. Horizontal beam; 3. Mounting bracket; 3a. Bracket vertical plate; 3b. Bracket horizontal plate; 4. Cable tie; 5. Expansion interface; 6. Expansion interface; 7. Gas pipeline; 8. Branch cable; 9. Expansion bracket; 10. Cable clamp; A. U-shaped accommodating space. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0030] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031] This application provides a frame-type expandable cable tray. The cable tray structure is constructed through specific components, which not only meets the existing cable laying requirements, but also facilitates inspection, maintenance, and upgrades. The overall structure is lightweight, reduces weight and saves energy, effectively meeting practical needs.
[0032] To achieve the aforementioned technical effects, the overall concept of this application is as follows:
[0033] A frame-type scalable cable tray, the cable tray comprising:
[0034] A set of oppositely arranged cable tray sidewalls 1, the cable tray sidewall 1 includes a sidewall horizontal plate 1a and a sidewall vertical plate 1b, the sidewall horizontal plate 1a and the sidewall vertical plate 1b are arranged in an L-shape;
[0035] Multiple horizontal beams 2 are arranged side by side at intervals in the middle area of the two wire trough side walls 1. The top surfaces of both ends of the horizontal beams 2 are respectively connected to the bottom surfaces of the side wall horizontal plates 1a of the two wire trough side walls 1. The two wire trough side walls 1 and the horizontal beams 2 form a U-shaped receiving space A.
[0036] Multiple mounting brackets 3 are provided on the outer side of the side wall uprights 1b of the two wire trough side walls 1. Each mounting bracket 3 includes a bracket upright 3a and a bracket horizontal plate 3b. The bracket horizontal plate 3b is connected to the outer wall of the side wall upright 1b. The bracket upright 3a and the bracket horizontal plate 3b are arranged in an L-shape.
[0037] Multiple expansion interfaces I5 are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the side wall uprights 1b of the two cable tray side walls 1;
[0038] The U-shaped accommodating space A is equipped with multiple wire binding frames 4 of strip-shaped plate structure. The two ends of each wire binding frame 4 are engaged with the corresponding expansion interfaces I5 on the inner sides of the side wall uprights 1b of the two wire trough side walls 1.
[0039] One of the wire binding frames 4 corresponds to one of the crossbeams 2, and the wire binding frame 4 is located directly below the corresponding crossbeam 2.
[0040] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0041] See Figures 1-2 As shown, this application embodiment provides a frame-type scalable cable tray, which includes:
[0042] A set of oppositely arranged cable tray sidewalls 1, the cable tray sidewall 1 includes a sidewall horizontal plate 1a and a sidewall vertical plate 1b, the sidewall horizontal plate 1a and the sidewall vertical plate 1b are arranged in an L-shape;
[0043] Multiple horizontal beams 2 are arranged side by side at intervals in the middle area of the two wire trough side walls 1. The top surfaces of both ends of the horizontal beams 2 are respectively connected to the bottom surfaces of the side wall horizontal plates 1a of the two wire trough side walls 1. The two wire trough side walls 1 and the horizontal beams 2 form a U-shaped receiving space A.
[0044] Multiple mounting brackets 3 are provided on the outer side of the side wall uprights 1b of the two wire trough side walls 1. Each mounting bracket 3 includes a bracket upright 3a and a bracket horizontal plate 3b. The bracket horizontal plate 3b is connected to the outer wall of the side wall upright 1b. The bracket upright 3a and the bracket horizontal plate 3b are arranged in an L-shape.
[0045] Multiple expansion interfaces I5 are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the side wall uprights 1b of the two cable tray side walls 1;
[0046] The U-shaped accommodating space A is equipped with multiple wire binding frames 4 of strip-shaped plate structure. The two ends of each wire binding frame 4 are engaged with the corresponding expansion interfaces I5 on the inner sides of the side wall uprights 1b of the two wire trough side walls 1.
[0047] One of the wire binding frames 4 corresponds to one of the crossbeams 2, and the wire binding frame 4 is located directly below the corresponding crossbeam 2.
[0048] In this embodiment, a cable tray structure is constructed using specific components, which not only meets the existing cable laying requirements but also facilitates maintenance, repair, and upgrades. The overall structure is lightweight, energy-saving, and effectively meets practical needs.
[0049] Furthermore, the cable tray also includes:
[0050] The air pipe 7 is detachably mounted on multiple expansion ports II 6 located on the outer side of the side wall panel 1b.
[0051] Furthermore, the cable tray also includes:
[0052] Branch cable 8, which is detachably mounted on multiple expansion interfaces II6 provided on the outer side of the side wall panel 1b.
[0053] Furthermore, the cable tray also includes:
[0054] The extension bracket 9 is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of crossbeams 2.
[0055] Furthermore, the cable tray also includes:
[0056] The wire clamp 10 is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of crossbeams 2.
[0057] In specific implementation, the technical solution based on the embodiments of this application is as follows:
[0058] First: The frame-type cable tray consists of two side walls 1, a crossbeam 2, and a mounting bracket 3. The side walls 1 and the crossbeam 2 are connected by riveting. Holes are made on the horizontal bracket for fixing cables. The main frame is fixed to the vehicle body interface by the bracket 3.
[0059] Secondly, the expansion interface 5 and cable tie 4 on the inner side of the side wall 1 allow for double-layer cable arrangement within the cable tray, improving space utilization. Cables can exit through the gap between any two crossbeams 2 or two cable tie 4, avoiding the need for openings at the bottom of traditional box-type cable trays, saving space for cable bending radii, and eliminating the need for additional protective joints at the exit point, making cable exit convenient and quick.
[0060] Third: The expansion interface 6 on the outside of the side wall 1 allows for convenient installation of air pipes 7 or branch cables 8, avoiding the need for pre-installed interfaces on the vehicle body for pipes and cables. This enables modular pre-assembly of cable trays and pipes, reduces component interfaces, simplifies the structure, and saves costs.
[0061] Fourth: Through the bottom expansion interface of the crossbeam 2, an expansion bracket 9 and a wire clamp 10 can be added to meet the needs of adding wires without changing the main structure of the wire trough.
[0062] In summary, the technical solutions of this application have the following technical advantages:
[0063] First, the cable tray has a simple structure and is lightweight, achieving a lightweight design.
[0064] Secondly, it facilitates wiring construction and outgoing line layout, reducing additional outgoing line joints and cable protection;
[0065] Third, it has the function of expanding wiring space and the structure is easy to upgrade and maintain;
[0066] Fourth, reduce the number of small component installation interfaces to improve space utilization.
[0067] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0068] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0069] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.
Claims
1. A frame-type expandable cable tray, characterized in that, The cable tray includes: A set of oppositely arranged cable tray sidewalls (1), the cable tray sidewalls (1) include sidewall horizontal plates (1a) and sidewall vertical plates (1b), the sidewall horizontal plates (1a) and the sidewall vertical plates (1b) are arranged in an L-shape; Multiple horizontal beams (2) are arranged side by side at intervals in the middle area of the two wire trough sidewalls (1). The top surfaces of the two ends of the horizontal beams (2) are respectively connected to the bottom surfaces of the sidewall horizontal plates (1a) of the two wire trough sidewalls (1). The two wire trough sidewalls (1) and the horizontal beams (2) form a U-shaped receiving space (A). Multiple mounting brackets (3) are provided on the outer side of the side wall uprights (1b) of the two cable tray side walls (1). The mounting brackets (3) include bracket uprights (3a) and bracket horizontals (3b). The bracket horizontals (3b) are connected to the outer wall of the side wall uprights (1b). The bracket uprights (3a) and the bracket horizontals (3b) are arranged in an L-shape. Multiple expansion interfaces I (5) are symmetrically provided on the inner side of the side wall uprights (1b) of the two cable tray side walls (1); The U-shaped accommodating space (A) is provided with multiple wire binding frames (4) of strip plate structure. The two ends of the wire binding frames (4) are snapped into the expansion interfaces I (5) corresponding to the inner sides of the side wall uprights (1b) of the two wire trough side walls (1); wherein, One of the wire binding frames (4) corresponds to one of the crossbeams (2), and the wire binding frame (4) is located directly below the corresponding crossbeam (2).
2. The framed scalability line duct of claim 1, wherein, The cable groove also includes: The air pipe (7) is detachably mounted on multiple expansion interfaces II (6) provided on the outside of the side wall panel (1b).
3. The framed scalability line slot of claim 1, wherein, The cable groove also includes: Branch cable (8), which is detachably mounted on multiple expansion interfaces II (6) provided on the outside of the side wall panel (1b).
4. The framed scalability line slot of claim 1, wherein, The cable groove also includes: An extension bracket (9) is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of beams (2).
5. The framed scalability line slot of claim 1, wherein, The cable groove also includes: A wire clamp (10) is detachably connected to the bottom surface of the plurality of beams (2).