Special tool for installing connecting terminal on end of steel wire rope
By designing a specialized tool that includes a frame and a pressing mechanism, the automated connection of wire rope ends was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and difficulty in guaranteeing quality in the existing technology, improving connection efficiency and reducing labor intensity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a special tool for installing terminals on the ends of steel wire ropes. Background Technology
[0002] In the use of wire ropes, it is often necessary to connect two rope ends or to connect two broken wire ropes.
[0003] Currently, the most common method for docking is using connecting terminals, especially in some specialized fields, such as the steel wire ropes used in highway steel wire rope fences. Firstly, during installation, it is necessary to connect two or more sections of steel wire rope into a whole. Secondly, during maintenance, it is necessary to reconnect broken steel wire ropes.
[0004] The connecting terminals generally include two clamps and a connector for connecting the clamps. In actual use, the ends of the wire ropes to be connected must first be inserted into the clamps, and then a conical wedge is used to wedge into the wire ends so that the wire ends are squeezed and become one with the clamps. Finally, the two clamps are connected to each other using the connector.
[0005] Currently, the conical wedge is driven into the end of the steel wire manually by striking it with a hammer. This method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and, in particular, difficult to guarantee quality.
[0006] Therefore, a special tool for installing terminals on the ends of steel wire ropes that can improve efficiency and ensure quality has emerged. Summary of the Invention
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a special tool for installing terminals on the ends of steel wire ropes, which can improve efficiency and ensure quality.
[0008] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following structure: including a frame (11) and a pressing mechanism, the pressing mechanism being a telescopic mechanism with a power output end for linear travel, characterized in that: at least two clamps are provided in the travel path of the pressing mechanism, the clamps including a base (31) and a first upper pressure plate (34), a clamping hole (32) is provided between the base (31) and the first upper pressure plate (34), and the base (31) and the first upper pressure plate (34) are fixed by fixing bolts (33).
[0009] Further, the above-mentioned clamp is preferably: one end of the base (31) is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate (34), and a fastener (36) is provided between the other end of the base (31) and the other end of the first upper pressure plate (34). A second upper pressure plate (35) is provided in the clamping hole (32), and a fixing bolt (33) is provided on the first upper pressure plate (34). The second upper pressure plate (35) is connected to the end of the fixing bolt (33). Alternatively, the clamp is: one end of the base (31) is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate (34), and the other end of the base (31) is connected to the other end of the first upper pressure plate (34) by a fixing bolt (33).
[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a push rod (21) between the aforementioned pressing mechanism and the clamp. The push rod (21) is located in the sliding sleeve (23) and can slide in the sliding sleeve (23). One end of the push rod (21) is pressed against the power output end of the pressing mechanism, and the other end of the push rod (21) is opposite to the clamping hole (32) of the clamp.
[0011] Furthermore, a wedge support (25) is preferably provided on the end of the top rod (21) opposite to the clamping hole (32). The wedge support (25) is a cylindrical body that fits on the end of the top rod (21) and can slide on the top rod (21).
[0012] Furthermore, a second return spring (24) is preferably provided between the aforementioned wedge support (25) and the top rod (21).
[0013] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned fixtures, one of the fixtures preferably has a clamping stop (37) in the clamping hole (32), which is composed of at least one column with a semi-circular cross-section.
[0014] The aforementioned pressing mechanism includes a pressing rod (12), a transmission (16), and a drive (15).
[0015] The preferred pressing mechanism is a hydraulic mechanism: the pressing rod (12) is a hydraulic cylinder, the transmission (16) is a hydraulic pump, the driver (15) is a handle or motor, and is equipped with an oil tank (13) and a drive direction controller (14), the drive direction controller (14) being an oil circuit reversing device.
[0016] The pressing mechanism can also be a mechanical mechanism: the pressing rod (12) is a telescopic device composed of a sliding rod and a sliding groove, the transmission (16) is a gearbox, the driver (15) is a handle, and the drive direction controller (14) is a two-way ratchet and pawl mechanism.
[0017] In use, first select a connector with two pairs of clamps, insert the end of the wire rope into one clamp, and then place the wire rope after the clamp into the clamping hole (32) of the clamp base (31) away from the pressure rod (12). Press the first upper pressure plate (34) onto the base 31 and fix it with the fixing bolt (33). Place the clamp with the wire rope into the clamping hole (32) of the base 31 on one side of the top rod 12. Press the first upper pressure plate (34) onto the base 31 and fix it with the fixing bolt (33). Insert or align the tip of the wedge into the center of the wire rope in the clamp (if there is a wedge support 25, put it into the wedge support 25). Start the top pressing mechanism, and the wedge can be pushed into the middle of the wire rope in the clamp. The end of the wire rope is then connected and fixed with the clamp. The two ends of the wire rope with clamps can be quickly connected.
[0018] This invention is highly efficient and ensures installation quality when installing connection terminals at the ends of steel wire ropes, and in particular, it greatly reduces the labor intensity of manual labor. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-down structural diagram.
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure along section A_A.
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure along section B_B.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure along the C_C cross section.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 4 of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure along the D_D cross section.
[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 5 of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture in Embodiment 5 of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 6 of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 7 of this utility model.
[0032] As shown in the attached figures: frame 11, top pressure rod 12, oil tank 13, drive direction controller 14, driver 15, transmission 16, battery 17, top rod 21, first return spring 22, sliding sleeve 23, second return spring 24, wedge support 25, base 31, clamping hole 32, fixing bolt 33, first upper pressure plate 34, second upper pressure plate 35, fastener 36, and clamp stop 37. Detailed Implementation
[0033] Implementation Example 1: Refer to Figure 1-4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model, which is an example of a hydraulic mechanism. It includes a frame 11 and a pressing mechanism, a pressing rod 12 is a hydraulic cylinder, a transmission 16 is a hydraulic pump, a driver 15 is a handle, and an oil tank 13 and a drive direction controller 14 are provided. The drive direction controller 14 is an oil circuit reversing device.
[0034] Two clamps are provided in the travel path of the top pressing mechanism. One clamp is a wire rope end clamp and the other is a wire rope clamp. The clamp includes a base 31 and a first upper pressure plate 34. A clamping hole 32 is provided between the base 31 and the first upper pressure plate 34, and the base 31 and the first upper pressure plate 34 are fixed by fixing bolts 33.
[0035] Furthermore, a push rod 21 is provided between the pressing mechanism and the clamp. The push rod 21 is disposed in the sliding sleeve 23 and can slide in the sliding sleeve 23. One end of the push rod 21 abuts against the power output end of the pressing mechanism, and the other end of the push rod 21 is opposite to the clamping hole 32 of the clamp.
[0036] Furthermore, a wedge support 25 is provided on the end of the push rod 21 opposite to the clamping hole 32. The wedge support 25 is a cylindrical body that is sleeved on the end of the push rod 21 and can slide on the push rod 21.
[0037] Furthermore, a second return spring 24 is provided between the wedge block support 25 and the top rod 21, and a first return spring 22 is also provided between one end of the top rod 21 that is in contact with the pressing mechanism and the sliding sleeve 23.
[0038] Implementation Example 2: Refer to Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model, which is an example of a hydraulic mechanism. In Embodiment 2, the clamp is preferably: one end of the base 31 is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate 34, and the other end of the base 31 is connected and fixed to the other end of the first upper pressure plate 34 by a fixing bolt 33.
[0039] Implementation Example 3: Refer to Figure 6-7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of the present utility model, which is an example of a mechanical mechanism. In this embodiment, the top pressure rod 12 is a telescopic device composed of a sliding rod and a sliding groove, the gearbox 16 is a gearbox, the driver 15 is a handle, and the drive direction controller 14 is a bidirectional ratchet and pawl mechanism.
[0040] Implementation Example 4: Refer to Figure 8-9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 4 of the present utility model, which is an example of a hydraulic mechanism. In this embodiment, the clamp is preferably: one end of the base 31 is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate 34, and a fastener 36 is provided between the other end of the base 31 and the other end of the first upper pressure plate 34. A second upper pressure plate 35 is provided in the clamping hole 32, and a fixing bolt 33 is provided on the first upper pressure plate 34. The second upper pressure plate 35 is connected to the end of the fixing bolt 33.
[0041] Implementation Example 5: Refer to Figure 10-11 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 5 of the present utility model, which is an example of a hydraulic mechanism. In this embodiment, the driver 15 is a motor and is equipped with a battery 17. One end of the push rod 21 is connected to the power output end of the pressing mechanism through the connecting sleeve 27, so that the push rod 21 and the power output end of the pressing mechanism are linked.
[0042] The two clamps are spaced apart, and one end of the base 31 of the two clamps is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate 34. A fastener 36 is provided between the other end of the base 31 and the other end of the first upper pressure plate 34. A retaining sleeve 37 is provided in the clamping hole 32 of the clamp on the side of the top rod 21. The retaining sleeve 37 is composed of two columns with a semi-circular cross section. A second upper pressure plate 35 is provided in the clamping hole 32 of the clamp on the side away from the top rod 21. The second upper pressure plate 35 is connected to the end of the fixing bolt 33.
[0043] Of the two clamps, the clamp located on one side of the top rod 21 may be selected without the fixing bolt 33, and is fixed only by the fastener 36.
[0044] Implementation Example 6: Refer to Figure 12The diagram below shows the structure of Embodiment 6 of this utility model. In this embodiment, two clamps are connected. One end of the base 31 is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate 34. The two clamps share a fastener 36 and each clamping hole 32 is provided with a second upper pressure plate 35. The second upper pressure plate 35 is connected to the end of the fixing bolt 33. A hoop stop 37 is provided in the clamp on the side away from the top rod 21. In this embodiment, the hoop stop 37 is approximately the same length as the clamping hole 32 and can fix the wire rope together with the second upper pressure plate 35.
[0045] Implementation Example 7: Refer to Figure 13 The diagram below is a structural schematic of embodiment 7 of this utility model. In this embodiment, the base 31 of the clamp located on one side of the top rod 21 is integrated with the first upper pressure plate 34. A second upper pressure plate 35 is provided in the clamping hole 32, and the second upper pressure plate 35 is connected to the end of the fixing bolt 33.
[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments should not be considered as limitations on this utility model, and the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims. For those skilled in the art, various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A special tool for installing terminals on the ends of steel wire ropes, comprising a frame (11) and a pressing mechanism, wherein the pressing mechanism is a telescopic mechanism with a linearly traveling power output end, characterized in that: At least two clamps are provided in the travel path of the top pressing mechanism. The clamps include a base (31) and a first upper pressure plate (34). A clamping hole (32) is provided between the base (31) and the first upper pressure plate (34), and the base (31) and the first upper pressure plate (34) are fixed by a fixing bolt (33).
2. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp is as follows: one end of the base (31) is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate (34), and a fastener (36) is provided between the other end of the base (31) and the other end of the first upper pressure plate (34). A second upper pressure plate (35) is provided in the clamping hole (32), and a fixing bolt (33) is provided on the first upper pressure plate (34). The second upper pressure plate (35) is connected to the end of the fixing bolt (33). Alternatively, the clamp is: one end of the base (31) is hinged to one end of the first upper pressure plate (34), and the other end of the base (31) is connected to the other end of the first upper pressure plate (34) by a fixing bolt (33).
3. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of steel wire ropes according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A push rod (21) is provided between the pressing mechanism and the clamp. The push rod (21) is located in the sliding sleeve (23) and can slide in the sliding sleeve (23). One end of the push rod (21) is pressed against the power output end of the pressing mechanism, and the other end of the push rod (21) is opposite to the clamping hole (32) of the clamp.
4. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top rod (21) is provided with a wedge support (25) at the end opposite to the clamping hole (32). The wedge support (25) is a cylindrical body that is fitted onto the end of the top rod (21) and can slide on the top rod (21).
5. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second return spring (24) is provided between the wedge support (25) and the top rod (21).
6. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In the aforementioned clamps, a retaining member (37) is provided in the clamping hole (32) of one of the clamps. The retaining member (37) is composed of at least one column with a semi-circular cross-section.
7. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the aforementioned clamps, a retaining member (37) is provided in the clamping hole (32) of one of the clamps. The retaining member (37) is composed of at least one column with a semi-circular cross-section.
8. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the aforementioned clamps, a retaining member (37) is provided in the clamping hole (32) of one of the clamps. The retaining member (37) is composed of at least one column with a semi-circular cross-section.
9. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a steel wire rope according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the aforementioned clamps, a retaining member (37) is provided in the clamping hole (32) of one of the clamps. The retaining member (37) is composed of at least one column with a semi-circular cross-section.
10. The special tool for installing connecting terminals on the ends of a wire rope according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism includes a pressing rod (12), a transmission (16), a drive direction controller (14), and a driver (15). The top pressing mechanism is a hydraulic mechanism: the top pressing rod (12) is a hydraulic cylinder, the gearbox (16) is a hydraulic pump, the driver (15) is a handle or motor, and is equipped with an oil tank (13) and a drive direction controller (14), the drive direction controller (14) is an oil circuit reversing device; Alternatively, the pressing mechanism is a mechanical mechanism: the pressing rod (12) is a telescopic device composed of a sliding rod and a sliding groove, the transmission (16) is a gearbox, the driver (15) is a handle, and the drive direction controller (14) is a two-way ratchet and pawl mechanism.