A pdu power cord securing mechanism

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of pdu power cord fixing mechanism, including body and power cord, the both ends of the body are provided with end cap, wherein the end cap on one side is provided with through hole, the power cord passes through the through hole, still include a base and a pressing plate, the base is connected on the end cap, the pressing plate is fixed on the base, the power cord is clamped and fixed between the base and the pressing plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a PDU, and more particularly to a mechanism for securing the PDU power cord. Background Technology

[0002] PDU stands for Power Strip, a high-end power strip or power outlet used in server racks. A typical PDU consists of a housing and modules housed within it. A power cable runs through the housing and connects to each module. A traditional housing comprises an upper shell, a lower shell, and two end caps. The upper and lower shells are slidably connected together via grooves to form the main body, while the two end caps are fixed to the ends of the main body. One of the end caps has a through-hole for the power cable to pass through.

[0003] To prevent the connection between the power cord and the module from breaking when the power cord is stretched, a fixing mechanism is needed to secure the power cord to the housing. This prevents the connection point between the power cord and the module from being pulled. Previously, this fixing mechanism was located on the lower housing. This required the power cord to be passed through a hole in the end cover, then secured with the fixing mechanism, then soldered to the module, and finally the end cover attached to the main body. This process was cumbersome, requiring too many steps for a single worker, and therefore needed improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a PDU power cord fixing mechanism that is easier to install.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a PDU power cord fixing mechanism, comprising a body and a power cord, wherein end caps are provided at both ends of the body, and a through hole is provided on one end cap through which the power cord passes. The mechanism also includes a base and a pressure plate, wherein the base is connected to the end cap, and the pressure plate is fixed to the base, and the power cord is clamped and fixed between the base and the pressure plate. During installation, after the power cord passes through the through hole, it is pressed firmly onto the base by the pressure plate, and then the base is connected to the end cap. In this way, the power cord, base, pressure plate, and end cap are connected together to form an assembly. This assembly can be conveyed to the next step, where another employee connects the power cord to the components, and then the end cap is installed onto the body. Installation can be completed by multiple people working together, reducing the number of steps for each worker and improving installation efficiency, which is beneficial for assembly line operations.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base has a lower groove at the top and the pressure plate has an upper groove at the bottom, and the power cord is clamped and fixed between the upper groove and the lower groove.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressure plate is provided with a through hole, and the base is provided with a screw hole communicating with the through hole, and the screw passes through the through hole and is connected in the screw hole.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is provided at one end of the base, and a slot is provided on the end cover, wherein the protrusion is inserted into the slot.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is provided with a barb, and a stop block is provided in the slot. After the barb passes through the stop block, its hook part abuts against the stop block.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stop block is provided with an inclined surface.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: During installation, we pass the power cord through the through hole and press it firmly onto the base with a pressure plate. Then, we connect the base to the end cap. In this way, the power cord, base, pressure plate, and end cap are connected together to form an assembly. The assembly can be conveyed to the next step, where another employee connects the power cord to the components and then installs the end cap onto the main body. The installation can be completed by multiple people working together. For each worker, the number of operation steps is reduced, the installation efficiency is improved, and it is conducive to assembly line operation. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention (the top cover of the main body is not shown).

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a technical solution: a PDU power cord fixing mechanism, including a body 1 and a power cord 2. The two ends of the body 1 are provided with end caps 3, and one end cap 3 is provided with a through hole, through which the power cord 2 passes.

[0020] It also includes a base 4 and a pressure plate 5, with the base 4 connected to the end cap 3. Specifically, the base 4 has a protrusion 41 at one end, and the end cap 3 has a slot 31, with the protrusion 31 inserted into the slot 31 to achieve connection.

[0021] Furthermore, to prevent the base from detaching, a barb 42 is provided on the protrusion 41, and a stop 32 is provided in the slot 31, with an inclined surface 3a on the stop 32. After the barb passes through the stop, its hook part abuts against the stop. The inclined surface 3a allows the barb to pass through the stop more easily.

[0022] The pressure plate 5 is fixed to the base 4. The connection between the pressure plate and the base is as follows: the pressure plate 5 has a through hole, and the base 3 has a screw hole communicating with the through hole. A screw 6 passes through the through hole and is connected in the screw hole. The power cord is clamped and fixed between the base and the pressure plate.

[0023] The base 4 has a lower groove 43 at its top, and the pressure plate 5 has an upper groove 51 at its bottom. The power cord 2 is clamped and fixed between the upper and lower grooves. The upper and lower grooves make the connection between the power cord and the base and pressure plate more reliable.

[0024] During installation, we pass the power cord through the through hole and press it firmly onto the base with a pressure plate. Then, we connect the base to the end cap. In this way, the power cord, base, pressure plate, and end cap are connected together to form an assembly. The assembly can be conveyed to the next step, where another employee connects the power cord to the components and then installs the end cap onto the main body. The installation can be completed by multiple people working together. For each worker, the number of operation steps is reduced, the installation efficiency is improved, and it is conducive to assembly line operation.

Claims

1. A PDU power cord fixing mechanism, comprising a body and a power cord, wherein end caps are provided at both ends of the body, and a through hole is provided on one end cap, through which the power cord passes, characterized in that: It also includes a base and a pressure plate, the base being connected to the end cap, the pressure plate being fixed to the base, and the power cord being clamped and fixed between the base and the pressure plate.

2. The PDU power cord fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has a lower groove at the top and the pressure plate has an upper groove at the bottom. The power cord is clamped and fixed between the upper groove and the lower groove.

3. The PDU power cord fixing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressure plate has a through hole, and the base has a screw hole communicating with the through hole. The screw passes through the through hole and is connected in the screw hole.

4. The PDU power cord fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has a protrusion at one end, and the end cap has a slot, into which the protrusion is inserted.

5. The PDU power cord fixing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusion is provided with a barb, and a stop block is provided in the slot. After the barb passes through the stop block, its hook part abuts against the stop block.

6. The PDU power cord fixing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stop block is provided with an inclined surface.

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