An adjustable connector

Abstract

This utility model proposes an adjustable connector, including a base with a vertically mounted connector on the base. The connector includes a central rod fixedly connected to the base and vertically positioned; it also includes a vertically positioned elongated connecting strip with a connecting groove on one side along its length, and the other side of the connecting strip connected to the central rod via a circular rotating member. The rotating member slides vertically and rotates circumferentially with the central rod. At least two connecting strips are provided and spaced apart circumferentially from the central rod, located within a cylindrical area formed by the outer circumference of the base. Two plates are connected by the vertically positioned connector, and each plate is connected to a connecting strip. The connecting strip can rotate around the central rod via the rotating member, allowing the position of the connecting strip to be adjusted according to the pre-planned installation position of the plates, thus solving the problem of misalignment between the connecting strip and the plates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plate mounting technology, specifically to an adjustable connector. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as architectural decoration, the connection between protective panels and baffles usually requires specialized connectors to ensure the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0003] Currently, a common guard plate and baffle connection structure has a core component that is vertically arranged. The left and right sides of the connector are respectively provided with U-shaped connecting grooves for connecting with the guard plate.

[0004] In actual on-site installation, the common process involves first fixing the connectors, and then connecting the guard plate to the connecting grooves on both sides of the connectors. However, since the guard plate is often designed with a specific installation direction and angle, it is frequently difficult to accurately align the connecting grooves on the connectors with the guard plate during installation. This difficulty in alignment not only significantly increases the difficulty of installation, reduces installation efficiency, and prolongs the construction period, but may also damage the guard plate or connectors due to forced installation, affecting the stability and service life of the overall structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems pointed out in the background art, this utility model proposes an adjustable connector to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] An adjustable connector includes a base, on which the connector is vertically mounted.

[0008] The connecting component includes a central rod that is fixedly connected to the base and is vertically arranged;

[0009] It also includes a vertically arranged elongated connecting strip, one side of which has a connecting groove along its length, and the other side of which is connected to the central rod through a circular rotating component;

[0010] The rotating component is connected to the central rod by sliding up and down and rotating circumferentially.

[0011] There are at least two connecting bars, which are spaced apart around the center rod and are located within the cylindrical area formed by the outer circumference of the base.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a nut corresponding to the rotating component is threadedly connected to the central rod, the nut is located on the upper side of the corresponding rotating component, and the lower end of the connecting strip abuts against the upper side of the base.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the connecting strip is provided with two rotating parts spaced vertically apart, and the rotating parts on different connecting strips are staggered vertically.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the rotating component is provided with a snap-fit ​​inlet, the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the central rod.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the base is cylindrical and has fixing holes that penetrate through its upper and lower sides.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that a support plate with an adjustable position is threadedly connected to the base.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the upper end of the central rod is higher than the upper end of the connecting strip, the upper end of the central rod is threadedly connected to a circular pressure plate, the center of the pressure plate is provided with a downwardly extending connecting section, and also includes a threaded hole penetrating the pressure plate and the connecting section.

[0018] The present invention is further provided that the outer side wall of the nut is provided with a hexagonal operating hole.

[0019] The present invention is further provided that the connecting strip is provided with fastening holes that penetrate both sides of its connecting groove.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the support plate is annular, and the support plate is provided with connecting holes that penetrate through its upper and lower sides, and support bolts are connected in the connecting holes.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] The adjustable connector provided by this utility model consists of two plates connected by a vertically arranged connector. Each plate is connected to a connecting strip, which can rotate around a central rod via a rotating component. This allows the position of the connecting strip to be adjusted according to the pre-planned installation position of the plates, thus solving the problem of misalignment between the connecting strip and the plates. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the plate body of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connector and the plate of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connector of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the connector of this utility model.

[0028] The following are the labels in the attached diagram: 1. Base, 2. Center rod, 3. Connecting strip, 4. Connecting groove, 5. Rotating part, 6. Nut, 7. Snap-fit ​​inlet, 8. Fixing hole, 9. Support plate, 10. Pressure plate, 11. Connecting section, 12. Operating hole, 13. Fastening hole, 14. Connecting hole, 15. Support bolt, 16. Plate. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] For reference as follows Figures 1-4 The present invention will be described as follows:

[0031] Example: An adjustable connector includes a base 1. The base 1 serves as the basic support component of the entire connector and is rigidly connected to the ground using conventional fixing methods such as bolts and expansion screws. This provides a stable load-bearing foundation for the subsequent installation of other components, ensuring that the overall structure will not shift or shake due to external forces during use. The connector is vertically mounted on the base 1.

[0032] The connector includes a vertically positioned center rod 2 that is fixedly connected to the base 1. The center rod 2 is vertical, with its lower end rigidly connected to the base 1 by welding, bolting, or other fixing methods, and its upper end extending upwards to form the core support shaft of the connector. The center rod 2 provides an installation reference and motion guide for other movable parts.

[0033] It also includes a vertically arranged elongated connecting strip 3, with a connecting groove 4 on one side along its length, and the cross-section of the connecting strip 3 is U-shaped.

[0034] The connecting strip 3 is long and vertically arranged, with a U-shaped cross-section and a connecting groove 4 on one side along its length. The size of the connecting groove 4 is adapted to the edge of the guard plate or baffle to be connected, and the initial connection with the guard plate or baffle can be achieved by embedding.

[0035] The other side of the connecting strip 3 is connected to the central rod 2 via a circular rotating part 5;

[0036] The rotating component 5 is connected to the central rod 2 by sliding up and down and rotating in the circumferential direction. The sliding up and down is achieved by the clearance fit between the inner ring of the rotating component 5 and the outer wall of the central rod 2, so that the rotating component 5 can be adjusted in position along the length direction of the central rod 2. The circumferential rotation is achieved by the circular motion of the rotating component 5 around the axis of the central rod 2.

[0037] The other side of the connecting strip 3 (the side facing away from the connecting groove 4) is fixedly connected to the rotating part 5. This connection allows the connecting strip 3 to slide up and down and rotate circumferentially in sync with the rotating part 5.

[0038] Two connecting strips 3 are provided and are spaced apart circumferentially on the central rod 2. This layout can meet the simultaneous connection requirements of the side guards and baffles.

[0039] The connecting strip 3 is located within the cylindrical area formed by the outer circumference of the base 1. This arrangement allows the lower end of the connecting strip 3 to abut against the upper side of the base 1, and the base 1 provides support for the connecting strip 3 from below.

[0040] Based on the above structural design, the adjustable connector's adjustment function is specifically manifested as follows: when the guard plate or baffle to be connected deviates from the initial position of the connecting strip 3 due to the preset installation direction and angle, the connecting strip 3 can be moved up and down along the central rod 2 by driving the rotating component 5 to adjust the height position of the connecting strip 3; simultaneously, the connecting strip 3 can be rotated circumferentially around the central rod 2 by driving the rotating component 5 to adjust the horizontal angle of the connecting strip 3. Through bidirectional adjustment of height and angle, the connecting groove 4 on the connecting strip 3 can be precisely aligned with the connecting edges of the guard plate and baffle.

[0041] This adjustable design fundamentally solves the problem of misalignment between the connecting groove and the protective plate in traditional fixed connectors: no forced installation of the protective plate or connector is required, and precise alignment can be achieved by adjusting the position of the connecting strip 3, reducing the difficulty of installation; reducing the time spent on alignment adjustment, which helps to improve installation efficiency; avoiding damage to the protective plate or connector that may be caused by forced installation, ensuring the stability of the overall structure, and extending its service life.

[0042] The center rod 2 is threaded with a nut 6 corresponding to the rotating component 5 (the outer wall of the center rod 2 has an external thread, which matches the internal thread of the nut 6 to form a threaded connection). The nut 6 is located on the upper side of the corresponding rotating component 5, and the lower end of the connecting bar 3 abuts against the upper side of the base 1. The connecting bar 3 has two vertically spaced rotating components 5. This vertically spaced layout ensures that the supporting points of the rotating components 5 and the connecting bar 3 are at a certain distance in the vertical direction, improving the overall rigidity of the connection between the connecting bar 3 and the rotating components 5 and reducing the possibility of the connecting bar 3 bending or shaking under stress.

[0043] The rotating parts 5 on different connecting bars 3 are staggered vertically. That is, the upper rotating part 5 on one connecting bar 3 corresponds to the lower rotating part 5 on another connecting bar 3 in terms of height. This staggered layout can avoid mutual interference between the rotating parts 5 on different connecting bars 3 during circumferential rotation adjustment, increase the circumferential adjustment range of each rotating part 5 and connecting bar 3, and ensure the independence of the movement of each component during adjustment.

[0044] When it is necessary to fix the rotating component 5 and the connecting bar 3, the nut 6 is turned downwards. Utilizing the principle of threaded transmission, the nut 6 moves downwards along the axial direction of the central rod 2. As the nut 6 moves downwards, its lower end face contacts the upper end face of the rotating component 5 and generates pressure. This pressure is transmitted to the connecting bar 3 through the rotating component 5. Since the lower end of the connecting bar 3 abuts against the upper side of the base 1, under the combined action of the downward pressure of the nut 6 and the upward supporting force of the base 1, the connecting bar 3 is restricted to a specific position in the vertical direction and can no longer slide up and down along the central rod 2, thus achieving rigid fixation in the vertical direction.

[0045] Simultaneously, under the pressure applied by the nut 6, frictional forces are generated between the rotating part 5 and the central rod 2, at the connection point between the rotating part 5 and the connecting strip 3, and at the contact point between the connecting strip 3 and the base 1. These frictional forces cause the rotating part 5 to experience significant resistance in the circumferential direction, making it difficult for it to rotate around the central rod 2. This, in turn, restricts the circumferential rotation of the connecting strip 3, thus achieving stable constraint of the connecting strip 3 in the circumferential direction.

[0046] The lower end face of the connecting bar 3 abuts against the upper side of the base 1. This structure provides a vertical support reference for the connecting bar 3. When the nut 6 applies downward pressure to the rotating part 5, the base 1, through its abutment against the lower end of the connecting bar 3, generates a reverse support force, ensuring that the pressure is effectively transmitted and converted into frictional force between the components, thus enhancing the stability of the overall structure after fixing. At the same time, this abutment relationship also limits the downward movement tendency of the connecting bar 3 when no external force is applied, providing a lower limit reference for the position adjustment of the rotating part 5 and the connecting bar 3.

[0047] The rotating component 5 is provided with a snap-fit ​​inlet 7, the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the central rod 2. This snap-fit ​​inlet 7 provides a separable connection path for the assembly of the rotating component 5 and the central rod 2.

[0048] During assembly, the center rod 2 can enter the inner ring of the rotating component 5 through the locking inlet 7. Since the width of the locking inlet 7 is smaller than the diameter of the center rod 2, the center rod 2 exerts an outward force on both sides of the locking inlet 7 upon entry, forcing the locking inlet 7 to elastically open and deform. Once the center rod 2 is fully inside the inner ring of the rotating component 5, the locking inlet 7 contracts under its own elastic restoring force, returning its width to its initial state. At this point, the center rod 2 is confined within the inner ring of the rotating component 5 and cannot detach from the locking inlet 7, ensuring the reliable connection between the rotating component 5 and the center rod 2 during normal use.

[0049] This elastic snap-fit ​​structure design allows for the assembly and disassembly of the rotating component 5 and the central rod 2 without the need for additional tools, simplifying the installation and maintenance process of the connector. Simultaneously, after the central rod 2 enters the inner ring, the elastic contraction of the snap-fit ​​inlet 7 ensures the stable mounting of the rotating component 5 on the central rod 2, without affecting the function of the rotating component 5 sliding up and down and rotating circumferentially along the central rod 2.

[0050] The base 1 is cylindrical, and has fixing holes 8 running through its upper and lower sides. The fixing holes 8 provide an installation channel for the base 1 to connect with the ground. During construction, bolts or expansion screws or other fasteners can be selected according to site requirements. After the fasteners are passed through the fixing holes 8, they are connected to the preset installation positions on the ground. The locking force of the fasteners makes the base 1 rigidly fixed to the ground, ensuring that the base 1 will not shift or shake during subsequent assembly and use.

[0051] The base 1 is threadedly connected to a support plate 9 whose position can be adjusted vertically. The outer side wall of the base 1 has external threads, and the inner side wall of the support plate 9 has matching internal threads. The two are connected by threads to form an adjustable fit. The support plate 9 can rotate up and down along the axial direction of the base 1, thereby realizing the adjustment of its height position.

[0052] During installation, the lower end face of the panel abuts against the upper side of the support plate 9, which provides vertical support for the panel. When the panel needs to be adjusted in height to meet installation requirements, its height can be changed by rotating the support plate 9, thereby causing the panel to rise and fall synchronously, achieving precise adjustment of the panel's installation position.

[0053] The support plate 9 has a circular structure with connecting holes 14 extending through its upper and lower sides. Once the height of the support plate 9 is adjusted to the correct position, the exposed (not obstructed by the plate) connecting holes 14 can be selected, and the support bolts 15 can be screwed into them. The lower ends of the support bolts 15 abut against the ground. This rigid contact between the support bolts 15 and the ground provides additional support and constraint for the support plate 9 and the base 1, further distributing the load and preventing the support plate 9 from rotating or settling under stress. This significantly improves the overall stability of the base 1 and the support plate 9.

[0054] The upper end of the center rod 2 is positioned higher than the upper end of the connecting strip 3. A circular pressure plate 10 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the center rod 2. The pressure plate 10 has a downwardly extending connecting section 11 at its center and also includes a threaded hole penetrating the pressure plate 10 and the connecting section 11. The pressure plate 10, as a cover structure, can cover the upper end of the center rod 2 and the top area of ​​the connecting strip 3, providing protection on one hand; on the other hand, it can limit the upper end of the connecting strip 3, preventing the connecting strip 3 from detaching from the upper end of the center rod 2 when subjected to accidental force, while also making the overall structure more regular in appearance.

[0055] The outer wall of nut 6 is provided with a hexagonal operating hole 12. During installation or adjustment, a wrench can be inserted into the operating hole 12 to apply torque and drive nut 6 to rotate.

[0056] The connecting strip 3 has fastening holes 13 that pass through both sides of its connecting groove 4. When the plate is inserted into the connecting groove 4, screws can be screwed into the fastening holes 13, and the ends of the screws will penetrate into the plate to form a rigid connection.

[0057] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable connector, comprising a base, wherein the connector is vertically mounted on the base, characterized in that: The connecting component includes a central rod that is fixedly connected to the base and is vertically arranged; It also includes a vertically arranged elongated connecting strip, one side of which has a connecting groove along its length, and the other side of which is connected to the central rod through a circular rotating component; The rotating component is connected to the central rod by sliding up and down and rotating circumferentially. There are at least two connecting bars, which are spaced apart around the center rod and are located within the cylindrical area formed by the outer circumference of the base.

2. An adjustable connection as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The central rod is threaded with a nut corresponding to the rotating component. The nut is located on the upper side of the corresponding rotating component, and the lower end of the connecting bar abuts against the upper side of the base.

3. An adjustable connection as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The connecting strip is provided with two rotating parts spaced vertically apart, and the rotating parts on different connecting strips are staggered vertically.

4. An adjustable connection as defined in claim 1, wherein: The rotating component is provided with a snap-fit ​​inlet, the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the central rod.

5. An adjustable connection as defined in claim 1, wherein: The base is cylindrical, and has fixing holes that pass through its upper and lower sides.

6. An adjustable connection as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The base is threadedly connected to a support plate whose position can be adjusted up and down.

7. An adjustable connection as defined in claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the central rod is set higher than the upper end of the connecting strip. A circular pressure plate is threadedly connected to the upper end of the central rod. The center of the pressure plate is provided with a downwardly extending connecting section, and a threaded hole is also provided through the pressure plate and the connecting section.

8. An adjustable connection as defined in claim 2, wherein: The nut has a hexagonal operating hole on its outer side wall.

9. An adjustable connection as defined in claim 1, wherein: The connecting strip is provided with fastening holes that penetrate both sides of its connecting groove.

10. An adjustable connection as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The support plate is circular, and has connecting holes that extend through its upper and lower sides, with support bolts connected inside the connecting holes.

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