Installation tools

Abstract

This application provides an installation tool, including an installation rod and an operating part. The operating part includes an adapter rod and a retaining member. The adapter rod is connected to the installation rod, and the retaining member is located at the end of the adapter rod away from the installation rod. The retaining member is inclined to the adapter rod, and the end of the retaining member away from the adapter rod is used to connect the ribbon cable to be installed. By providing an operating part connected to the installation rod, including an adapter rod and a retaining member, with the adapter rod connected to the installation rod and the retaining member inclined to the adapter rod and the end away from the adapter rod used to connect the ribbon cable, this application allows the installation tool to be inserted into a confined assembly space to align the ribbon cable with the connector on the electronic device. The operator applies pressure to the retaining member by pushing the installation rod, thereby inserting the ribbon cable into the connector. This reduces the difficulty of aligning the ribbon cable with the connector on the electronic device in a confined space, thus reducing assembly time and improving assembly quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to electronic device assembly technology, and more particularly to an assembly tool. Background Technology

[0002] A flexible flat cable (FFC) is a type of connector cable with a flat, flexible, and thin sheet-like structure. It is widely used for signal transmission between electronic devices and is found in electronic equipment, automotive parts, and other products. When using a FFC, both ends of the cable must be plugged into the corresponding connectors on the electronic device.

[0003] In related technical solutions, the installation of ribbon cables mainly relies on manual labor, with operators using their fingers to insert the ribbon cables into the sockets on the electronic components. However, when the assembly space is small, these technical solutions struggle to accurately align the ribbon cables with the sockets on the electronic components, resulting in a lengthy assembly process and poor assembly quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects in related technologies, the purpose of this application is to provide an installation tool that helps to reduce the difficulty of aligning ribbon cables with the sockets on electronic devices in confined spaces, thereby reducing assembly time and improving assembly quality.

[0005] This application provides an installation tool, including:

[0006] Mounting rod;

[0007] The operating unit includes an adapter rod and a retaining member. The adapter rod is connected to the mounting rod, and the retaining member is disposed at the end of the adapter rod away from the mounting rod. The retaining member is inclined to the adapter rod, and the end of the retaining member away from the adapter rod is used to connect the ribbon cable to be installed.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the retaining member includes a first segment and a second segment connected to each other. The first segment is obliquely connected to the adapter rod, and the second segment is disposed at the end of the first segment away from the adapter rod and is oblique to the first segment. The second segment has a groove for connecting the ribbon cable.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the second segment is parallel to the adapter rod, and the groove includes two opposing openings disposed along the extension direction of the adapter rod.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the retaining member further includes a third segment connected to the first segment, and the third segment is located between the second segment and the adapter rod;

[0011] The groove is fitted with the ribbon cable with a clearance, and a slot is provided between the second section and the third section, with the ribbon cable overlapping in the slot.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the width of the groove is 0.05-0.1 mm wider than the width of the ribbon cable.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the mounting rod has a mounting groove, and at least a portion of the adapter rod is located within the mounting groove.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the adapter rod is detachably disposed within the mounting slot; the extension length of the adapter rod is adjustable.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the mounting groove is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting groove; the adapter rod is provided with a plurality of through holes, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the adapter rod; the fixing holes are adapted to the through holes, and the fastener passes through the through holes and is detachably connected to the fixing holes.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a grip portion is further included, which is disposed at the end of the mounting rod away from the operating part. The grip portion includes a body and a flexible layer, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the body. The mounting rod is connected to the body.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the mounting rod is movably or detachably connected to the body.

[0018] This application provides an installation tool, including a mounting rod and an operating part. The operating part includes an adapter rod and a retaining member. The adapter rod is connected to the mounting rod, and the retaining member is located at the end of the adapter rod away from the mounting rod. The retaining member is inclined to the adapter rod, and the end of the retaining member away from the adapter rod is used to connect the ribbon cable to be installed. By providing an operating part connected to the mounting rod, including an adapter rod and a retaining member, with the adapter rod connected to the mounting rod and the retaining member inclined to the adapter rod and the end away from the adapter rod used to connect the ribbon cable, this application allows the installation tool to be inserted into a confined assembly space to align the ribbon cable with the connector on the electronic device. The operator applies pressure to the retaining member by pushing the mounting rod, thereby inserting the ribbon cable into the connector. This reduces the difficulty of aligning the ribbon cable with the connector on the electronic device in a confined space, thus reducing assembly time and improving assembly quality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A simplified structural diagram of an installation tool provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the operating unit in use according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 10- Ribbon cable;

[0025] 100 - Mounting rod; 110 - Mounting slot; 111 - Fixing hole;

[0026] 200 - Operating part; 210 - Adapter rod; 211 - Through hole; 220 - Holding part; 221 - First section; 222 - Second section; 2221 - Groove; 223 - Third section; 224 - Slot;

[0027] 300 - Grip section. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.

[0029] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0030] As described in the background section, when installing ribbon cables manually in related technologies, if the assembly space is small, it is difficult to accurately align the ribbon cables with the connectors on the electronic devices, resulting in a long assembly time and poor assembly quality.

[0031] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide an installation tool, which includes an installation rod and an operating part. The operating part includes an adapter rod and a retaining member. The adapter rod is connected to the installation rod, and the retaining member is inclined to the adapter rod, with its end away from the adapter rod used to connect a ribbon cable. In use, the installation tool can be inserted into a narrow assembly space to align the ribbon cable with the socket on the electronic device. The operator applies pressure to the retaining member by pushing the installation rod, thereby inserting the ribbon cable into the socket. This reduces the difficulty of aligning the ribbon cable with the socket on the electronic device in a narrow space, thereby reducing assembly time and improving assembly quality.

[0032] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can gain a more detailed understanding of the content of this application.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides an installation tool, including:

[0034] Mounting rod 100 may be made of a high-strength alloy (e.g., stainless steel) to provide it with a certain degree of rigidity and toughness. The shape of mounting rod 100 may be configured as needed, for example, it may resemble the cross-sectional shape of the assembly space. Exemplarily, the diameter of mounting rod 100 may be, for example, 10 ± 2 mm, so that mounting rod 100 can penetrate into confined assembly spaces. The dimensions of mounting rod 100 may be slightly smaller than the cross-sectional dimensions of the assembly space, so that mounting rod 100 can penetrate deep into the interior of the assembly space.

[0035] The operating part 200 may be made of engineering plastic or high-strength alloy (e.g., stainless steel) to provide sufficient strength. The overall size of the operating part 200 is also smaller than the cross-sectional size of the assembly space, ensuring that the operating part 200 can penetrate deep into the assembly space. The operating part 200 includes an adapter rod 210 and a retaining member 220. The adapter rod 210 is connected to the mounting rod 100. Exemplarily, the adapter rod 210 may be fixedly connected to the mounting rod 100; alternatively, the adapter rod 210 may be movably or detachably connected to the mounting rod 100 to change the total length of the adapter rod 210 and the mounting rod 100, adapting to the needs of assembly spaces of different depths. The retaining member 220 is located at the end of the adapter rod 210 facing away from the mounting rod 100, and is inclined to the adapter rod 210. The end of the retaining member 220 away from the adapter rod 210 is used to connect the ribbon cable 10 to be installed. By tilting the retaining member 220 to the adapter rod 210, it can be ensured that the cable 10 fixed on the retaining member 220 and the adapter rod 210 are not in the same plane. This allows the cable 10 to be connected to the retaining member 220 in a direction approximately parallel to the adapter rod 210, which helps to reduce the overall size of the operating part 200 and the cable 10 after assembly, so that it can be inserted into the interior of the assembly space.

[0036] In this embodiment, the operator can hold the end of the mounting rod 100 and insert the tool into the confined assembly space to align the ribbon cable 10 with the connector on the electronic device, reducing the difficulty of aligning the ribbon cable 10 with the connector in a confined space. Subsequently, the operator applies pressure to the retaining member 220 by pushing the mounting rod 100, thereby inserting the ribbon cable 10 into the connector, which helps to reduce assembly time and improve assembly quality.

[0037] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 The retaining member 220 in this embodiment includes a first segment 221 and a second segment 222 that are connected to each other. The first segment 221 is obliquely connected to the adapter rod 210, and the second segment 222 is disposed at the end of the first segment 221 away from the adapter rod 210, and the second segment 222 is oblique to the first segment 221. The second segment 222 is provided with a groove 2221 for connecting the ribbon cable 10.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first segment 221 is inclinedly connected to the adapter rod 210, thereby ensuring that the ribbon cable 10 fixed on the retainer 220 and the adapter rod 210 are not in the same plane. For example, the first segment 221 may include an arc segment with a bending angle of 90°. By setting the groove 2221 for connecting the ribbon cable 10 on the second segment 222 of the first segment 221 away from the adapter rod 210, it can be ensured that the ribbon cable 10 will not interfere with the first segment 221, ensuring that the ribbon cable 10 can be smoothly inserted into the groove 2221, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the ribbon cable 10.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second segment 222 can be parallel to the adapter rod 210, and the groove 2221 includes two opposing openings arranged along the extension direction of the adapter rod 210.

[0040] When it is necessary to secure the ribbon cable 10, the terminals of the ribbon cable 10 can be inserted through one opening of the groove 2221 and protrude through the other opening of the groove 2221 to connect with the socket on the electronic device. For example, the groove 2221 can be connected to the ribbon cable 10 by an interference fit, thereby ensuring that the ribbon cable 10 will not fall out of the groove 2221. The connection force between the groove 2221 and the ribbon cable 10 can be less than the insertion force between the ribbon cable 10 and the socket on the electronic device. After the ribbon cable 10 is connected to the socket on the electronic device, it can be ensured that the ribbon cable 10 will not fall out when the installation tool is removed.

[0041] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 The retaining member 220 in this embodiment also includes a third segment 223, which is connected to the first segment 221 and is located between the second segment 222 and the adapter rod 210. The third segment 223 can be arranged parallel to the second segment 222 and the adapter rod 210.

[0042] In this embodiment, the groove 2221 and the ribbon cable 10 can be fitted with a clearance fit, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the ribbon cable 10 and the groove 2221. To prevent the ribbon cable 10 from falling off, a slot 224 is also provided between the second segment 222 and the third segment 223 in this embodiment. It can be understood that the slot 224 is formed between the parallel second segment 222 and the third segment 223, and the terminal of the ribbon cable 10 can be provided with a corresponding overlapping structure to overlap the ribbon cable 10 in the slot 224, thereby ensuring that the ribbon cable 10 will not fall off from the groove 2221 when the groove 2221 and the ribbon cable 10 are fitted with a clearance fit. In other possible embodiments, the size of the slot 224 formed between the second segment 222 and the third segment 223 can be, for example, 1-2 mm, and the size of the corresponding terminal of the ribbon cable 10 can be, for example, 0.9-1.8 mm. The slot 224 can also be fitted with the terminal of the ribbon cable 10 with an interference fit, thereby also ensuring that the ribbon cable 10 will not fall off from the groove 2221.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the width of the groove 2221 can be 0.05-0.1mm wider than the width of the ribbon cable 10, thereby ensuring that the groove 2221 and the ribbon cable 10 can smoothly achieve a clearance fit. For example, the width of the ribbon cable 10 can be 0.5-5mm, thereby meeting the installation requirements of most specifications of ribbon cables on the market.

[0044] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the mounting rod 100 is provided with a mounting groove 110, and at least part of the adapter rod 210 is located in the mounting groove 110.

[0045] In this embodiment, by placing the adapter 210 inside the mounting groove 110, a portion of the mounting rod 100 can overlap with a portion of the operating part 200, which helps to reduce the overall size of the installation tool to meet the needs of narrow assembly spaces.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adapter rod 210 is detachably disposed within the mounting slot 110, thereby facilitating installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement. Operators can replace different operating parts 200 based on the dimensions of the cable 10 and the dimensions of the installation space. The extension length of the adapter rod 210 is adjustable, thereby easily adapting to the needs of installation spaces with different depths.

[0047] In other possible implementations, the adapter rod 210 may also be a telescopic rod, and the length of the adapter rod 210 may be adjusted by telescopic means to adapt to the needs of installation spaces of different depths.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In one possible implementation, the mounting groove 110 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 111, which are spaced apart along the extending direction of the mounting groove 110. The fixing holes 111 can be threaded holes. The adapter rod 210 is provided with a plurality of through holes 211, which are spaced apart along the extending direction of the adapter rod 210. The fixing holes 111 are adapted to the through holes 211, and the fastener passes through the through hole 211 and is detachably connected to the fixing hole 111.

[0049] For example, the fastener can be a bolt or screw, which passes through the through hole 211 and connects to the fixing hole 111 to enable the adapter rod 210 to be detached from the mounting groove 110. Furthermore, when it is necessary to change the extension length of the adapter rod 210, only the position of the fixing hole 111 connected to the fastener needs to be adjusted.

[0050] In other possible embodiments, the mounting groove 110 may also be provided with multiple fixing posts, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting groove 110, and each fixing post has a threaded section. The adapter rod 210 is provided with multiple through holes 211, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the adapter rod 210. The fixing posts are adapted to the through holes 211, and the through holes 211 are fitted onto the fixing posts and detachably connected by fasteners. For example, the fastener can be a nut, which is fitted onto the threaded section of the fixing post and locks the adapter rod 210 into the mounting groove 110 to achieve detachability between the adapter rod 210 and the mounting groove 110. Furthermore, when it is necessary to change the extension length of the adapter rod 210, only the position of the fixing post connected to the fastener needs to be adjusted.

[0051] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The installation tool in this embodiment may further include a grip portion 300, which is disposed at the end of the mounting rod 100 away from the operating portion 200. The grip portion 300 includes a body and a flexible layer, the flexible layer being sleeved on the outer periphery of the body, and the mounting rod 100 being connected to the body. For example, the length of the grip portion 300 may be 120±20mm and the diameter may be 30±10mm to accommodate the hand size of most operators. When using the installation tool, the operator can grip the grip portion 300 to perform the operation. The flexible layer of the grip portion 300 may be, for example, a rubber layer, and the surface of the flexible layer may be provided with anti-slip grooves to enhance the anti-slip effect, making it easier for the operator to grip and suitable for production environments with high levels of oil contamination. The body may be made of the same material as the mounting rod 100, thereby facilitating the connection between the body and the mounting rod 100. In this embodiment, the body and the mounting rod 100 may be integrally formed, or the body and the mounting rod 100 may be detachably connected.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mounting rod 100 is movably or detachably connected to the main body, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the overall length of the installation tool to adapt to the needs of installation spaces of different depths. When the mounting rod 100 is detachably connected to the main body, if the length of the mounting rod 100 cannot meet the requirements, the mounting rod 100 can be removed and replaced with a mounting rod 100 of appropriate length.

[0053] For example, the main body may be provided with a threaded hole, and one end of the mounting rod 100 may be provided with a threaded section. The mounting rod 100 is connected and fixed to the main body by a threaded connection. When it is necessary to change the length of the installation tool, it can be achieved by adjusting the depth of the mounting rod 100 screwed into the threaded hole, without changing the assembly structure between the mounting rod 100 and the operating part 200, further improving the ease of use of the installation tool.

[0054] The installation tool in this embodiment consists of only three parts: an installation rod 100, an operating part 200, and a gripping part 300. The installation rod 100 and the operating part 200, as well as the installation rod 100 and the gripping part 300, can be assembled in a detachable manner. This simple structure facilitates processing, reduces manufacturing costs, and makes the tool suitable for mass production and widespread use on various production lines. Furthermore, the components of the installation tool are replaceable; when a component is damaged, only the corresponding component needs to be replaced, reducing tool maintenance costs.

[0055] The installation tool in this embodiment can ensure that the ribbon cable 10 is accurately aligned with the connector on the electronic device, which can avoid misalignment or damage to components due to manual operation and reduce the product defect rate.

[0056] The installation tool in this embodiment has an ergonomic grip 300, which makes it more comfortable for operators to hold, reduces hand fatigue when operating in confined spaces, and lowers labor intensity.

[0057] The installation tool in this embodiment can be adapted to different widths of ribbon cables and different sizes of assembly space by replacing the operating part 200 of different specifications, thus meeting the needs of various production scenarios.

[0058] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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.

[0059] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] It should be noted that in the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for convenience in describing different components and should not be construed as indicating or implying a sequential relationship, relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0061] The embodiments or implementation methods in this application are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0062] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with an embodiment or example that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An installation tool, characterized in that, include: Mounting rod; The operating unit includes an adapter rod and a retaining member. The adapter rod is connected to the mounting rod, and the retaining member is disposed at the end of the adapter rod away from the mounting rod. The retaining member is inclined to the adapter rod, and the end of the retaining member away from the adapter rod is used to connect the ribbon cable to be installed.

2. The installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining member includes a first section and a second section connected to each other. The first section is obliquely connected to the adapter rod, and the second section is located at the end of the first section away from the adapter rod and is oblique to the first section. The second section is provided with a groove for connecting the ribbon cable.

3. The installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second segment is parallel to the adapter rod, and the groove includes two opposing openings arranged along the extension direction of the adapter rod.

4. The installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The retaining component further includes a third segment, which is connected to the first segment and is located between the second segment and the adapter rod; The groove is fitted with the ribbon cable with a clearance, and a slot is provided between the second section and the third section, with the ribbon cable overlapping in the slot.

5. The installation tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The width of the groove is 0.05-0.1 mm greater than the width of the ribbon cable.

6. The installation tool according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The mounting rod has a mounting groove, and at least part of the adapter rod is located in the mounting groove.

7. The installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adapter rod is detachably mounted in the mounting slot; the extension length of the adapter rod is adjustable.

8. The installation tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting groove is provided with multiple fixing holes, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting groove; the adapter rod is provided with multiple through holes, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the adapter rod; the fixing holes are adapted to the through holes, and the fastener passes through the through hole and is detachably connected to the fixing hole.

9. The installation tool according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a grip portion disposed at one end of the mounting rod away from the operating part. The grip portion includes a body and a flexible layer, the flexible layer being sleeved on the outer periphery of the body, and the mounting rod being connected to the body.

10. The installation tool according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting rod is movably or detachably connected to the body.

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