A vertical application of a drag chain support module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tow chain support module, specifically disclose a vertical application's tow chain support module, include: tow chain main body, still include the mounting support, fixedly connected with the moving side plate on the mounting support, and the moving side plate provides the installation space for other components and can be along the tow chain width direction adjustment position, fixedly connected with the support subassembly on the moving side plate, and the support subassembly supports the lateral of tow chain, through the collaborative action of swing support and spring, volute spring in support subassembly, can effectively limit the transverse swing of tow chain vertical operation, promote operation stability and prolong the life, and the moving side plate can adjust the position flexibly, and adapt to a variety of specifications tow chain, and the versatility is strong and reduces the maintenance cost, and the overall structure design is exquisite, and the performance is reliable durable of each component material and process optimization, and convenient to install and maintain simultaneously, can effectively reduce the use cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cable chain support modules, specifically a cable chain support module for vertical applications. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial equipment, cable chains are commonly used to pull and protect pipelines such as cables, oil pipes, and gas pipes, ensuring their orderly movement during equipment operation. When used vertically, cable chains are prone to lateral swaying due to their own weight, inertia, and external lateral interference forces. This can lead to collisions and friction with surrounding components, causing wear, deformation, and even breakage of the cable chain and internal pipelines. This affects operational stability and shortens lifespan. In long-stroke scenarios, the lack of effective support for overhead sections exacerbates the problem, potentially leading to equipment downtime and increased costs. To address this, we propose a cable chain support module for vertical applications. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cable chain support module for vertical applications, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when cable chains are used in the vertical direction, they are prone to lateral swinging due to their own weight, motion inertia and external lateral interference forces, which leads to collisions and friction with surrounding components, causing wear, deformation or even breakage of the cable chain and internal pipelines, affecting operational stability and shortening lifespan. In long-stroke scenarios, the problem is more prominent due to the lack of effective support for the overhead part, which may lead to equipment downtime and increased costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a vertically applied cable chain support module, comprising: a cable chain body, and a mounting bracket, wherein a movable side plate is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, the movable side plate provides installation space for other components and can be adjusted in position along the width direction of the cable chain, and a support component is fixedly connected to the movable side plate, the support component providing lateral support to the cable chain.

[0005] The support assembly includes a housing fixedly connected to the movable side plate, a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the housing, a swing bracket rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, a spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing, the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the swing bracket, a coil spring provided in the middle of the rotating shaft, the outer end of the coil spring fixedly connected to the housing, and the other end of the coil spring fixedly connected to the swing bracket.

[0006] The mounting bracket is equipped with adjustment holes distributed along the width of the cable chain, and the moving side plate can be adjusted in position by cooperating with different adjustment holes.

[0007] The support components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cable chain along the central axis.

[0008] Multiple sets of support components can be installed along the vertical direction of the cable chain.

[0009] Limit blocks are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft, and a nut is provided at one end of the rotating shaft, with the nut located on the outside of the outer shell.

[0010] The spring is a compression spring, which is in a slightly compressed state under natural conditions, and the axis of the spring is perpendicular to the rotation plane of the swing bracket.

[0011] The swing bracket is made of wear-resistant material, which is one of wear-resistant composite materials, polytetrafluoroethylene, or high-strength wear-resistant cast iron.

[0012] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: When in use, this utility model, through the synergistic effect of the swing bracket, spring and coil spring in the support component, can effectively limit the lateral swing of the cable chain when running vertically, improve the running stability and extend the service life. The movable side plate can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to various specifications of cable chains, which is highly versatile and reduces maintenance costs. The overall structure is ingeniously designed, and the optimized materials and processes of each component make it reliable and durable. At the same time, it is easy to install and maintain, which can effectively reduce the cost of use. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support component of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a side view of the support component of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Cable chain body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Moving side plate; 4. Support assembly; 41. Outer shell; 42. Rotary shaft; 43. Swing bracket; 44. Spring; 45. Coil spring; 46. Limit block; 47. Nut; 5. Adjustment hole. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Example 1 Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a technical solution: a vertically applied cable chain support module, comprising: a cable chain body 1, and a mounting bracket 2. A movable side plate 3 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 2. The movable side plate 3 provides installation space for other components and can be adjusted in position along the width direction of the cable chain. A support component 4 is fixedly connected to the movable side plate 3, providing lateral support for the cable chain. In use, the mounting bracket 2 is made of high-strength alloy material with anti-corrosion treatment. It can be fixed to the vertical frame of the equipment by expansion bolts or fastening screws, providing stable support for the entire module. The movable side plate 3 can be flexibly adjusted in position along the width direction of the cable chain to precisely adapt to cable chain bodies 1 of different widths. The support component 4 is in close contact with the side of the cable chain body 1, providing continuous and stable lateral support for the cable chain, effectively limiting the lateral swaying of the cable chain during vertical operation.

[0017] The support assembly 4 includes a housing 41 fixedly connected to the movable side plate 3. A rotating shaft 42 is rotatably connected inside the housing 41, and a swing bracket 43 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 42. A spring 44 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 41, and the other end of the spring 44 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the swing bracket 43. A coil spring 45 is provided in the middle of the rotating shaft 42, with its outer end fixedly connected to the housing 41 and its other end fixedly connected to the swing bracket 43. The housing 41 is a closed box structure made of engineering plastic or thin steel plate, providing dust and water resistance. The rotating shaft 42 is made of high-strength steel with a heat-treated surface. One end of the swing bracket 43 extends to the outside of the housing 41 and fits against the side of the cable chain body 1. The coil spring 45 and the spring 44 work together to achieve the return of the swing bracket 43. When in use, when the main body 1 of the cable chain swings laterally, the swing generates a squeezing force that causes the swing bracket 43 to rotate around the pivot 42, compressing the spring 44 and twisting the coil spring 45. At this time, the spring 44 and the coil spring 45 store elastic potential energy and generate a reaction force to support both sides of the cable chain. After the external force disappears, the two release potential energy and work together to drive the swing bracket 43 to reset, continuously limiting the swing displacement.

[0018] The mounting bracket 2 is provided with adjustment holes 5 distributed along the width direction of the cable chain. The movable side plate 3 can be adjusted in position by cooperating with different adjustment holes 5. The movable side plate 3 can be adjusted in position along the width direction of the cable chain by inserting fixing bolts into different adjustment holes 5 and fixing them, and can maintain a stable connection after adjustment.

[0019] The support components 4 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cable chain body 1 along the central axis of the cable chain. The structure and size of the support components 4 on both sides are completely identical, and the contact force with the cable chain body 1 is the same, ensuring that the cable chain is subjected to balanced force when running vertically, and avoiding the cable chain from deviating due to excessive force on one side.

[0020] Multiple sets of support components 4 can be set along the vertical direction of the cable chain. The spacing between the sets can be set according to the length, weight and running speed of the cable chain body 1. Multiple sets of support components 4 form a continuous support system to completely suppress the swaying phenomenon of the cable chain body 1 in the vertical stroke.

[0021] Limiting blocks 46 are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 42, and a nut 47 is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 42. The nut 47 is located outside the outer shell 41. The diameter of the limiting block 46 is larger than the diameter of the shaft hole on the outer shell 41, which can effectively prevent the rotating shaft 42 from moving axially. By tightening the nut 47, the rotating shaft 42 can be tightly fixed to the outer shell 41 to prevent the rotating shaft 42 from loosening.

[0022] Spring 44 is a compression spring, which is in a slightly compressed state under natural conditions. The axis of spring 44 is perpendicular to the rotation plane of swing bracket 43. Spring 44 is made of high elasticity alloy steel wire and has good fatigue resistance. Under natural conditions, it is in a slightly compressed state and applies a continuous preload to swing bracket 43 to ensure that it is in close contact with the cable chain body 1. The axis of spring 44 is perpendicular to the rotation plane of swing bracket 43, so that the elastic force of spring 44 can be efficiently applied to the rotation of swing bracket 43.

[0023] In use, adjust and fix the position of the movable side plate 3 according to the width of the cable chain body 1 to ensure that the support components 4 on both sides of the cable chain body 1 can symmetrically fit against the sides of the cable chain. When the cable chain body 1 is running vertically, the swing brackets 43 of the support components 4 on both sides are in close contact with the sides of the cable chain body 1 under the pre-tension of the springs 44 and coil springs 45 which are in a slightly compressed state. When the cable chain body 1 swings laterally, the squeezing force causes the swing brackets 43 to rotate around the pivot 42, compressing the springs 44 and twisting the coil springs 45. At this time, the springs 44 and coil springs 45 store elastic potential energy and generate a reaction force to support the sides of the cable chain. After the external force disappears, the two release potential energy and work together to drive the swing brackets 43 to reset, continuously limiting the swing displacement. In addition, multiple sets of support components 4 along the vertical direction form continuous support, comprehensively suppressing the swing.

[0024] Example 2 In this second embodiment, the other structures remain unchanged. The difference from the first embodiment is that the swing bracket 43 is made of a wear-resistant material. The wear-resistant material is one of wear-resistant composite material, polytetrafluoroethylene, or high-strength wear-resistant cast iron. These materials can ensure that the swing bracket 43 is not easily worn during long-term contact and friction with the drag chain body 1. The appropriate material can be selected as needed, making the selection more convenient and quick.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cable chain support module for vertical applications, comprising: The cable chain body is characterized in that it further includes a mounting bracket, on which a movable side plate is fixedly connected. The movable side plate provides installation space for other components and can be adjusted in position along the width direction of the cable chain. A support component is fixedly connected to the movable side plate, and the support component provides lateral support for the cable chain.

2. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a housing fixedly connected to a movable side plate, a rotating shaft rotatably connected inside the housing, a swing bracket rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, a spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing, the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the swing bracket, a coil spring provided in the middle of the rotating shaft, the outer end of the coil spring fixedly connected to the housing, and the other end of the coil spring fixedly connected to the swing bracket.

3. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket is provided with adjustment holes distributed along the width of the cable chain, and the movable side plate can be adjusted in position by cooperating with different adjustment holes.

4. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cable chain along the central axis.

5. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple sets of the support components can be arranged along the vertical direction of the cable chain.

6. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting blocks are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft, and a nut is provided at one end of the rotating shaft, with the nut located on the outside of the outer shell.

7. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spring is a compression spring, which is in a slightly compressed state under natural conditions, and the axis of the spring is perpendicular to the rotation plane of the swing bracket.

8. The cable chain support module for vertical applications according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing bracket is made of a wear-resistant material, which is one of wear-resistant composite materials, polytetrafluoroethylene, or high-strength wear-resistant cast iron.

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