Connector for long flexible members

Abstract

A connector of long flexible member is provided with a ring assembly, which comprises a first connecting ring and a second connecting ring. The first connecting ring is formed by a plurality of first parts and a plurality of second parts which are alternately connected. The second connecting ring is formed by a plurality of third parts and a plurality of fourth parts which are alternately connected. Each second part and each fourth part are detachably combined, and a through hole is formed between each first part and each third part. The ring assembly is combined with a plurality of connecting members. Each connecting member is provided with a neck. Each neck passes through a corresponding through hole. An inner end of each neck is connected with a head. Each head is stopped at a periphery of an inner end of each through hole. An outer end of each neck is connected with a sleeve ring, which is used for sleeving and hanging a long flexible member. Thus, the utility model can be used for connecting two or more different ropes or belts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector; more particularly to a connector with a long, flexible component. Background Technology

[0002] In existing harnesses, multiple straps are typically connected by a loop. This loop is a metal ring that can accommodate two or more straps. However, when a user wears a harness and applies tension to the straps in different directions during activity, the fixed shape of the loop cannot change with the direction of the tension, thus failing to improve the comfort of wearing the harness.

[0003] Another type of universal connector can be used to connect ropes or belts, with the ability to rotate at both ends of the universal joint. However, this type of universal connector mainly rotates around its axis of rotation, so that the connected rope or belt can only rotate around the central axis, and cannot produce adaptive oscillation. Therefore, using this type of universal connector for connecting ropes or belts also lacks adaptability to changes in the direction of tension in the rope or belt. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector that connects multiple connectors with a detachable ring assembly, and allows multiple long flexible components to be fitted onto the collars of the multiple connectors, and each connector is adaptable to changes in the tensile direction of each long flexible component.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a connector for a long, flexible component, comprising an annular assembly and multiple connecting members. The annular assembly has a central axis and includes a first connecting ring and a second connecting ring, which are coaxially arranged along the central axis. The first connecting ring is formed by an equal number of first parts and second parts alternately connected around the central axis. The second connecting ring is formed by an equal number of third parts and fourth parts alternately connected around the central axis. Each second part and its corresponding fourth part are detachably connected, forming a through-hole between each first part and its corresponding third part. Each of the multiple connecting members includes a neck, a head, and a collar. Each neck is a rod that passes through its corresponding through-hole. Each head is connected to the inner end of each neck near the central axis and abuts against the periphery of the inner end of each through-hole. Each collar is connected to the outer end of each neck away from the central axis.

[0006] In one embodiment of this utility model, each of the heads is a disc or a sphere.

[0007] In use, this utility model uses multiple connectors, each with its own loop, for hanging long, flexible components such as ropes or belts, thereby connecting different long, flexible components.

[0008] The advantage of this invention is that each connector prevents it from detaching from its corresponding insertion port by having its head stop at the inner periphery of the insertion port. In addition to being able to rotate, the neck of each connector also has the ability to slide or swing to a certain extent along the direction of the insertion port, thus enabling the connector to adapt to changes in the tensile direction of the long flexible component. Furthermore, since the annular assembly is formed by the detachable combination of the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring, the diameter of the annular assembly only needs to be large enough to accommodate the multiple heads. This reduces the diameter of the annular assembly, miniaturizing the connector of the long flexible component and saving space during use. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Front view.

[0012] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the 4-4 direction.

[0013] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The right-side view.

[0014] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the 6-6 direction.

[0015] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the central ring component.

[0016] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Exploded view of the ring component.

[0017] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Right side view of the central ring component.

[0018] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the hanging strap of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 11This is a perspective view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 13 for Figure 11 Front view.

[0022] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A cross-sectional view along direction 14-14.

[0023] Figure 15 for Figure 11 The right-side view.

[0024] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A cross-sectional view along the 16-16 direction.

[0025] Figure 17 for Figure 12 A three-dimensional view of the central ring component.

[0026] Figure 18 for Figure 17 Exploded view of the ring component.

[0027] Figure 19 for Figure 17 Right side view of the central ring component.

[0028] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the hanging strap of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the hanging strap of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 22 for Figure 21 The right-side view.

[0031] Figure 23 for Figure 22 A cross-sectional view along the 23-23 direction.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0033] 100, 100A, 100B: Connectors for long, flexible components 10, 10A, 10B: Ring-shaped components 12, 12A: First connecting ring 121, 121A: Part One 1211, 1211A: First circular arc plate 1212, 1212A: First end 122, 122A: Part Two 1221, 1221A: Second circular arc plate 1222, 1222A: Second end 1223, 1223A: First fixing hole 1224, 1224A: first convex part 14, 14A: Second connecting ring 141, 141A: Part Three 1411, 1411A: Third circular arc plate 1412, 1412A: Third end 142, 142A: Part Four 1421, 1421A: Fourth circular arc plate 1422, 1422A: Fourth end 1423, 1423A: Second fixing hole 1424, 1424A: Second convex part 16, 16A: First fastener 18, 18A, 18B: Insertion port 20, 20A, 20B: Outer cover 22, 22A: First cover 221, 221A: First cover plate 222, 222A: First insert 223, 223A: First intermediate hole 224: First spherical groove 24, 24A: Second cover 241, 241A: Second cover plate 242, 242A: Second Block 243, 243A: Second intermediate hole 244: Second spherical groove 26, 26A: Second fastener 30, 30A, 30B: Connectors 32, 32A, 32B: Neck 34, 34A, 34B: Head 36, 36A, 36B: Rings A: Band L: Central axis L1: First direction L2: Second direction S1: First reference plane S2: Second reference plane Detailed Implementation To more clearly illustrate this utility model, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Please refer to... Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the connector 100 of the elongated flexible component according to the first preferred embodiment of this utility model includes an annular assembly 10, an outer cover 20, and three connecting members 30. The annular assembly 10 includes a first connecting ring 12 and a second connecting ring 14. The annular assembly 10 has a central axis L, and the two directions along the central axis L are defined as a first direction L1 and a second direction L2. The first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 14 are both annular and coaxially arranged along the central axis L.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the first connecting ring 12 is formed by three first parts 121 and three second parts 122 interleaved and connected around the central axis L, and the plurality of first parts 121 and the plurality of second parts 122 are integrally connected. A first reference plane S1 is defined on the first connecting ring 12, the first reference plane S1 is perpendicular to the central axis L, and in this preferred embodiment, the first reference plane S1 divides the first connecting ring 12 into two halves. All of each first part 121 protrudes from the first reference plane S1 along the first direction L1, and all of each second part 122 protrudes from the first reference plane S1 along the second direction L2.

[0035] Specifically, the middle portion of each of the first portions 121 forms a first arc plate 1211, each of the first arc plates 1211 has two first ends 1212, the middle portion of each of the second portions 122 forms a second arc plate 1221, the arc length of each of the first arc plates 1211 is greater than the arc length of each of the second arc plates 1221, each of the second arc plates 1221 has two second ends 1222, each of the second ends 1222 is respectively connected to the corresponding first ends 1212, each of the second arc plates 1221 has a first fixing hole 1223, and each of the second arc plates 1221 protrudes inward to form a first protrusion 1224.

[0036] The second connecting ring 14 is formed by three third parts 141 and three fourth parts 142 interleaved and connected around the central axis L, wherein the plurality of third parts 141 and the plurality of fourth parts 142 are integrally connected. A second reference plane S2 is defined on the second connecting ring 14, the second reference plane S2 being perpendicular to the central axis L, and in this preferred embodiment, the second reference plane S2 divides the second connecting ring 14 into two halves. All of the third parts 141 protrude from the second reference plane S2 along the second direction L2, and all of the fourth parts 142 protrude from the second reference plane S2 along the first direction L1.

[0037] Specifically, the middle portion of each of the third parts 141 forms a third arc plate 1411, each of the third arc plates 1411 has two third ends 1412, the arc length of each of the third arc plates 1411 is equal to the arc length of each of the first arc plates 1211, and each of the third arc plates 1411 is arranged parallel to each of the first arc plates 1211. The middle portion of each of the fourth parts 142 forms a fourth arc plate 1421. The arc length of each of the third arc plates 1411 is greater than the arc length of each of the fourth arc plates 1421. Each of the fourth arc plates 1421 has two fourth ends 1422, each of the fourth ends 1422 being connected to its corresponding third ends 1412. Each of the fourth arc plates 1421 has a second fixing hole 1423, and each of the fourth arc plates 1421 protrudes inward to form a second protrusion 1424. The fourth arc plates 1421 of each of the fourth parts 142 overlap with the second arc plates 1221 of the corresponding second parts 122 along the direction of the central axis L, such that each of the second fixing holes 1423 coincides with and communicates with each of the first fixing holes 1223.

[0038] A first fixing member 16 is respectively inserted into each of the first fixing holes 1223 and the corresponding second fixing holes 1423. In this preferred embodiment, each of the first fixing members 16 is a rivet; in other preferred embodiments, each of the first fixing members 16 may also be a bolt and nut assembly. The first fixing members 16 detachably connect each of the second portions 122 of the first connecting ring 12 to each of the fourth portions 142 of the corresponding second connecting ring 14. The first arc plates 1211 of the first connecting ring 12 and the third arc plates 1411 of the second connecting ring 14 are spaced apart along the direction of the central axis L, thereby forming a through-hole 18 between each of the first portions 121 and the corresponding third portions 141. Each through-hole 18 is flat and elongated and extends along an arcuate direction centered on the central axis L.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the outer cover 20 includes a first cover 22 and a second cover 24. The first cover 22 is a circular cover that fits with the first connecting ring 12. The first cover 22 has a first cover plate 221, which is a circular plate and its periphery abuts against the plurality of first parts 121 of the first connecting ring 12. In accordance with the position of each second part 122, a first insert 222 is connected to the periphery of the first cover plate 221. Each first insert 222 is embedded between two adjacent first parts 121 of its corresponding second part 122. A first intermediate hole 223 is formed in the center of the first cover plate 221, and a first spherical groove 224 is formed in the first cover plate 221 corresponding to the inner side of each through-hole 18. The plurality of first spherical grooves 224 face the direction of the second cover 24 and surround the first intermediate hole 223.

[0040] The second cover 24 is a circular cover that mates with the second connecting ring 14, and the annular assembly 10 is sandwiched between the first cover 22 and the second cover 24. The second cover 24 is provided with a second cover plate 241, which is a circular plate and its periphery abuts against the plurality of third parts 141 of the second connecting ring 14. In accordance with the position of each of the fourth parts 142, a second insert 242 is connected to the periphery of the second cover plate 241, and each second insert 242 is embedded between two adjacent third parts 141 of its corresponding fourth part 142. A second intermediate hole 243 is formed in the center of the second cover plate 241, and a second spherical groove 244 is formed in the second cover plate 241 corresponding to the inner side of each of the through holes 18. The plurality of second spherical grooves 244 face the first cover 22, such that each second spherical groove 244 is opposite to the first spherical groove 224 along the direction of the central axis L, and the plurality of second spherical grooves 244 surround the second intermediate hole 243.

[0041] A second fixing member 26 is inserted through the first intermediate hole 223 and the second intermediate hole 243. In this preferred embodiment, each of the second fixing members 26 is a rivet; in other preferred embodiments, each of the second fixing members 26 may be a bolt and nut assembly. The first cover 22 and the second cover 24 are joined by the second fixing members 26, so that the first cover 22 and the second cover 24 are fixed close to the annular assembly 10 along both sides of the central axis L.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, each of the plurality of connectors 30 includes a neck 32, a head 34, and a ring 36. The neck 32 of each connector 30 is a rod that passes through a corresponding insertion port 18; preferably, the diameter of each neck 32 is equal to or slightly smaller than the length of each insertion port 18 along the central axis L. Each head 34 is a disc and is integrally connected to the inner end of each neck 32 near the central axis L. Each head 34 abuts against the periphery of the inner end of each insertion port 18. The two sides of each head 34 are stopped by two adjacent first protrusions 1224 and two corresponding second protrusions 1424. The opposite sides of each head 34 are accommodated in corresponding first spherical grooves 224 and second spherical grooves 244, allowing each head 34 to slide along the inner walls of the first spherical grooves 224 and the second spherical grooves 244. Thus, the heads 34 of each connector 30 cannot detach radially outward from each of the insertion openings 18. Each neck 32, in addition to being able to rotate, has the ability to swing slightly in the first direction L1 or the second direction L2, and also has the ability to slide or swing to a certain extent along the direction extending from the insertion opening 18. The collar 36 of each connector 30 is a square ring and integrally connected to the outer end of each neck 32 opposite to the central axis L; in other preferred embodiments, each collar 36 may also be a circular ring.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, each of the loops 36 in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention can be fitted onto a long, flexible component such as a strap or rope. For example, when the connector 100 of the long, flexible component is used to connect the three straps A of a backpack safety belt, each strap A is fitted onto the loop 36 of each connector 30. By fixing the heads 34 of the plurality of connectors 30 through the annular assembly 10, the three straps A are connected through the connector 100 of the long, flexible component. The design allows each strap A to be movably connected to the annular assembly 10 through each connector 30. When the direction of the tension applied to each strap A by an external force changes, each strap A and its fitted connector 30 can adaptively change the direction of tension slightly relative to the annular assembly 10, making the user wearing the backpack safety belt feel more comfortable.

[0044] Furthermore, the annular assembly 10 used to fix each of the heads 34 in this invention is detachably connected with the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 14. Therefore, the diameter of the annular assembly 10 can be set to a smaller length, as long as the diameter of the annular assembly 10 is sufficient to accommodate the plurality of heads 34. In this way, the connector 100 of the long flexible member can be designed to be smaller in size, reducing the overall space occupied for connecting different ropes or straps. With the design that the opposite sides of each of the heads 34 can be accommodated in the corresponding first spherical groove 224 and the corresponding second spherical groove 244, the length of the connector 100 of the long flexible member along the central axis L can be further reduced. In some preferred embodiments, the outer cover 20 may not be provided on both sides of the annular assembly 10.

[0045] In addition to the first preferred embodiment described above, in which each of the first portions 121 of the first connecting ring 12 is configured to protrude entirely along the first direction L1 from the first reference surface S1, and each of the second portions 122 is configured to protrude entirely along the second direction L2 from the first reference surface S1, the present invention may also configure each of the first portions 121 of the first connecting ring 12 to have more than 50% of its portion protruding along the first direction L1 from the first reference surface S1, and each of the second portions 122 to have more than 50% of its portion protruding along the second direction L2 from the first reference surface S1. In this way, the plurality of first portions 121 and the plurality of second portions 122 are connected in a zigzag and interlaced manner.

[0046] Similarly, each of the third portions 141 of the second connecting ring 14 can also be configured such that more than 50% of the portion protrudes from the second reference surface S2 along the second direction L2, and more than 50% of the portion of each of the fourth portions 142 protrudes from the second reference surface S2 along the first direction L1. This allows the plurality of third portions 141 and the plurality of fourth portions 142 to be connected in a zigzag and interlaced manner. The percentage of each of the first portions 121 and the second portions 122 protruding from the first reference surface S1 is a percentage of the volume of each of the first portions 121 and the second portions 122 themselves; the percentage of each of the third portions 141 and the fourth portions 142 protruding from the second reference surface S2 is a percentage of the volume of each of the third portions 141 and the fourth portions 142 themselves.

[0047] In addition to the first preferred embodiment described above, in which the first connecting ring 12 is configured to be connected around the central axis L by three first parts 121 and three second parts 122 in an alternating manner, and the second connecting ring 14 is configured to be connected around the central axis L by three third parts 141 and three fourth parts 142 in an alternating manner, the first connecting ring 12 can also be configured to be connected around the central axis L by the same number of two first parts 121 and two second parts 122 in an alternating manner, and the second connecting ring 14 can be configured to be connected around the central axis L by the same number of two third parts 141 and two fourth parts 142 in an alternating manner. In this way, a through-hole 18 is formed on each of the opposite sides of the annular assembly 10, and a connector 30 as described above is connected to each of the two through-holes 18.

[0048] Alternatively, in other preferred embodiments of this invention, the first connecting ring 12 may be configured to be connected around the central axis L by an equal number of four first parts 121 and four second parts 122 alternately, and the second connecting ring 14 may be configured to be connected around the central axis L by an equal number of four third parts 141 and four fourth parts 142 alternately, thereby forming a through-hole 18 in four directions perpendicular to the central axis L of the annular assembly 10, and then attaching a connector 30 to each of the through-holes 18. In this case, a connector 30 may also be attached to only two opposite through-holes 18 of the four through-holes 18 of the annular assembly 10, as shown in the second preferred embodiment of this invention in the following figures.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 11 to 16 As shown, the connector 100A of the elongated flexible component according to the second preferred embodiment of this utility model includes an annular assembly 10A, an outer cover 20A, and two connecting members 30A. The annular assembly 10A includes a first connecting ring 12A and a second connecting ring 14A. The annular assembly 10A has a central axis L, and the two directions along the central axis L are defined as a first direction L1 and a second direction L2. The first connecting ring 12A and the second connecting ring 14A are both annular and coaxially arranged along the central axis L.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figures 16 to 19As shown, the first connecting ring 12A is formed by four first parts 121A and four second parts 122A interleaved and connected around the central axis L, and the plurality of first parts 121A and the plurality of second parts 122A are integrally connected. A first reference plane S1 is defined on the first connecting ring 12A, the first reference plane S1 is perpendicular to the central axis L, and in this preferred embodiment, the first reference plane S1 divides the first connecting ring 12A into two halves. All of each first part 121A protrudes from the first reference plane S1 along the first direction L1, and all of each second part 122A protrudes from the first reference plane S1 along the second direction L2.

[0051] Specifically, the middle portion of each first part 121A forms a first arc plate 1211A, each first arc plate 1211A has two first ends 1212A, the middle portion of each second part 122A forms a second arc plate 1221A, the arc length of each first arc plate 1211A is equivalent to the arc length of each second arc plate 1221A, each second arc plate 1221A has two second ends 1222A, each second end 1222A is respectively connected to its corresponding first end 1212A, each second arc plate 1221A has a first fixing hole 1223A, and each second arc plate 1221A protrudes inward to form a first protrusion 1224A.

[0052] The second connecting ring 14A is formed by four third parts 141A and four fourth parts 142A interleaved and connected around the central axis L, wherein the plurality of third parts 141A and the plurality of fourth parts 142A are integrally connected. A second reference plane S2 is defined on the second connecting ring 14A, the second reference plane S2 being perpendicular to the central axis L, and in this preferred embodiment, the second reference plane S2 divides the second connecting ring 14A into two halves. All of each of the third parts 141A protrudes from the second reference plane S2 along the second direction L2, and all of each of the fourth parts 142A protrudes from the second reference plane S2 along the first direction L1.

[0053] Specifically, the middle portion of each of the third parts 141A forms a third arc plate 1411A, each of the third arc plates 1411A has two third ends 1412A, the arc length of each of the third arc plates 1411A is equal to the arc length of each of the first arc plates 1211A, and each of the third arc plates 1411A is arranged parallel to each of the first arc plates 1211A. The middle portion of each of the fourth parts 142A forms a fourth arc plate 1421A. The arc length of each of the third arc plates 1411A is equivalent to the arc length of each of the fourth arc plates 1421A. Each of the fourth arc plates 1421A has two fourth ends 1422A, each of the fourth ends 1422A being connected to its corresponding third ends 1412A. Each of the fourth arc plates 1421A has a second fixing hole 1423A, and each of the fourth arc plates 1421A protrudes inward to form a second protrusion 1424A. The fourth arc plates 1421A of each of the fourth parts 142A overlap with the second arc plates 1221A of the corresponding second parts 122A along the direction of the central axis L, such that each of the second fixing holes 1423A coincides with and communicates with each of the first fixing holes 1223A.

[0054] A first fixing member 16A is respectively inserted into each of the first fixing holes 1223A and the corresponding second fixing holes 1423A. In this preferred embodiment, each of the first fixing members 16A is a rivet; in other preferred embodiments, each of the first fixing members 16A may also be a bolt and nut assembly. The second portions 122A of the first connecting ring 12A and the fourth portions 142A of the corresponding second connecting ring 14A are detachably connected by the first fixing members 16A. The first arc plates 1211A of the first connecting ring 12A and the third arc plates 1411A of the second connecting ring 14A are spaced apart along the direction of the central axis L, thereby forming a through-hole 18A between each of the first portions 121A and the corresponding third portions 141A. Each through-hole 18A is flat and elongated and extends along an arcuate direction centered on the central axis L. In this preferred embodiment, the annular component 10A has four through-holes 18A, and the positions of the plurality of through-holes 18A correspond to the four directions perpendicular to the central axis L.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 12 and Figure 14As shown, the outer cover 20A includes a first cover 22A and a second cover 24A. The first cover 22A is a circular cover that mates with the first connecting ring 12A. The first cover 22A has a first cover plate 221A, which is a circular plate and its periphery abuts against the plurality of first parts 121A of the first connecting ring 12A. In accordance with the position of each second part 122A, a first insert 222A is connected to the periphery of the first cover plate 221A. Each first insert 222A is embedded between two adjacent first parts 121A of its corresponding second part 122A. A first central hole 223A is formed in the center of the first cover plate 221A.

[0056] The second cover 24A is a circular cover that mates with the second connecting ring 14A. The annular assembly 10A is sandwiched between the first cover 22A and the second cover 24A. The second cover 24A has a second cover plate 241A, which is a circular plate and its periphery abuts against the plurality of third parts 141A of the second connecting ring 14A. A second insert 242A is connected to the periphery of the second cover plate 241A to correspond to the positions of the fourth parts 142A. Each second insert 242A is embedded between two adjacent third parts 141A of its corresponding fourth part 142A. A second intermediate hole 243A is formed in the center of the second cover plate 241A. A second fastener 26A passes through the first intermediate hole 243A and the second intermediate hole 243A. In this preferred embodiment, each second fastener 26A is a rivet; in other preferred embodiments, each second fastener 26A may be a bolt and nut assembly. The first cover 22A and the second cover 24A are joined by the second fastener 26A, so that the first cover 22A and the second cover 24A are fixed close to the annular assembly 10A along both sides of the central axis L.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 16As shown, each of the two connectors 30A includes a neck 32A, a head 34A, and a ring 36A. The two connectors 30A are respectively coupled to two opposite through-holes 18A of the four through-holes 18A in the ring assembly 10A. The neck 32A of each connector 30A is a rod that passes through the corresponding through-hole 18A. Each head 34A is a disc and is integrally connected to the inner end of each neck 32A near the central axis L. Each head 34A abuts the periphery of the inner end of each through-hole 18A, and both sides of each head 34A are stopped by two adjacent first protrusions 1224A and two corresponding second protrusions 1424A. Thus, the heads 34A of each connector 30A cannot detach radially outward from each insertion port 18A, and each neck 32A has the ability to swing slightly in the first direction L1 or the second direction L2, while simultaneously sliding or rotating to a certain extent along the insertion port 18A. The collar 36A of each connector 30A is a square ring and integrally connected to the outer end of each neck 32A opposite to the central axis L; in other preferred embodiments, each collar 36A may also be a circular ring.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 14 , Figure 16 and Figure 20 As shown, each of the collars 36A in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention can be fitted onto long, flexible components such as belts or ropes. For example, when the connector 100A of the long, flexible component is used to connect two belts A, each belt A is fitted onto the collar 36A of each connector 30A. The ring assembly 10A fixes the heads 34A of the plurality of connectors 30A, allowing the two belts A to be connected via the connector 100A of the long, flexible component. The design of each belt A being movably connected to the ring assembly 10A via each connector 30A allows each belt A and its fitted connector 30A to adaptably change slightly relative to the ring assembly 10A when the direction of the tension applied to each belt A by an external force changes. This gives the connector 100A of the long, flexible component the adaptability to slightly change the connection direction when used to connect two different belts A.

[0059] When it is necessary to connect four strips A to the connector 100A of the long flexible member in the second preferred embodiment, the number of connecting pieces 30A of the connector 100A of the long flexible member is changed, thereby allowing the four strips A to be fitted. Please refer to... Figures 21 to 23The third preferred embodiment of the present invention shown includes a ring assembly 10B, an outer cover 20B, and four connectors 30B. The structures of the ring assembly 10B, the outer cover 20B, and each connector 30B are identical to those in the second preferred embodiment described above.

[0060] In this preferred embodiment, the annular assembly 10B has four through-holes 18B. Each connector 30B includes a neck 32B, a head 34B, and a collar 36B. Each neck 32B is a rod that passes through the corresponding through-hole 18B. Each head 34B is integrally connected to the inner end of each neck 32B near the central axis L. Each head 34B stops at the periphery of the inner end of each through-hole 18B, preventing the head 34B of each connector 30B from detaching radially outward from each through-hole 18B. The collar 36B of each connector 30B is integrally connected to the outer end of each neck 32B away from the central axis L.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of this utility model. Any equivalent changes made by applying the specification and claims of this utility model should be included within the patent scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector for a long, flexible component, characterized in that, include: A ring-shaped assembly has a central axis and includes a first connecting ring and a second connecting ring, the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring being coaxially arranged along the central axis; the first connecting ring is formed by an equal number of first parts and a plurality of second parts alternately connected around the central axis; the second connecting ring is formed by an equal number of third parts and a plurality of fourth parts alternately connected around the central axis; each second part and its corresponding fourth part are detachably coupled, forming a through-hole between each first part and its corresponding third part; as well as Multiple connectors, each connector including a neck, a head and a collar; each neck is a rod that passes through a corresponding insertion port; each head is connected to the inner end of each neck near the central axis; each head stops at the periphery of the inner end of each insertion port; each collar is connected to the outer end of each neck away from the central axis.

2. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 1, wherein, Two directions along the central axis are defined as a first direction and a second direction. A first reference plane is defined on the first connecting ring. The first reference plane is perpendicular to the central axis and divides the first connecting ring into two halves. More than 50% of each of the first portions protrudes from the first reference plane along the first direction. More than 50% of each of the second portions protrudes from the first reference plane along the second direction. A second reference plane is defined for the second connecting ring, the second reference plane is perpendicular to the central axis, and the second reference plane divides the second connecting ring into two halves; more than 50% of each of the third portions protrudes from the second reference plane along the second direction; more than 50% of each of the fourth portions protrudes from the second reference plane along the first direction.

3. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 2, wherein, The middle portion of each of the first parts forms a first arc plate, and each first arc plate has two first ends; the middle portion of each of the second parts forms a second arc plate, and each second arc plate has two second ends, each second end being connected to its corresponding first end, and the arc length of each first arc plate is greater than the arc length of each second arc plate. The middle portion of each of the third parts forms a third arc plate, and each of the third arc plates has two third ends; the middle portion of each of the fourth parts forms a fourth arc plate, and each of the fourth arc plates has two fourth ends, each of the fourth ends being connected to its corresponding third end, and the arc length of each of the third arc plates is greater than the arc length of each of the fourth arc plates; the arc length of each of the first arc plates is equal to the arc length of each of the third arc plates, and each of the first arc plates and each of the third arc plates are arranged parallel to each other.

4. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 3, wherein, Each of the second arc plates has a first fixing hole, and each of the fourth arc plates has a second fixing hole; a first fixing member is inserted through each of the first fixing holes and the corresponding second fixing holes, so as to connect each of the second parts and each of the fourth parts with each of the first fixing members.

5. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 3, wherein, A first protrusion is formed by protruding inward from each of the second arc plates, and a second protrusion is formed by protruding inward from each of the fourth arc plates; each second protrusion overlaps with the corresponding first protrusion along the central axis; two adjacent first protrusions and two corresponding second protrusions stop on both sides of each head.

6. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of the described heads is a disc or a sphere.

7. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 2, wherein, A first cover is provided in conjunction with the first connecting ring. The first cover has a first cover plate. The periphery of the first cover plate abuts against the plurality of first parts. Each second part is connected to a first insert at the periphery of the first cover plate. Each first insert is embedded between two adjacent first parts corresponding to each second part, forming a first intermediate hole in the center of the first cover plate. A second cover is provided in conjunction with the second connecting ring. The annular assembly is sandwiched between the first cover and the second cover. The second cover has a second cover plate. The periphery of the second cover plate abuts against the plurality of third parts. Each fourth part is connected to a second insert at the periphery of the second cover plate. Each second insert is embedded between two adjacent third parts corresponding to each fourth part, forming a second intermediate hole in the center of the second cover plate. A second fixing member passes through the first intermediate hole and the second intermediate hole, and the second fixing member connects the first cover and the second cover to both sides of the annular assembly along the central axis.

8. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 7, wherein, A first spherical groove is formed on the first cover plate corresponding to each of the heads; a second spherical groove is formed on the second cover plate corresponding to each of the heads, and the opposite sides of each head are respectively accommodated in the first spherical groove and the second spherical groove, and each head can slide along the inner wall of the first spherical groove and the inner wall of the second spherical groove.

9. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 8, wherein, The first connecting ring includes three first parts and three second parts; the annular assembly has three through-holes; the second connecting ring includes three third parts and three fourth parts; the plurality of connectors includes three connectors.

10. The connector for the elongated flexible component as described in claim 1, wherein, The first connecting ring includes four first parts and four second parts; the second connecting ring includes four third parts and four fourth parts; the annular assembly has four of the aforementioned through-holes; the plurality of connectors includes two connectors, and the two connectors pass through two through-holes located on opposite sides of the annular assembly with their respective necks.

11. The connector for the elongated flexible member as described in claim 1, wherein, The first connecting ring includes four first parts and four second parts; the second connecting ring includes four third parts and four fourth parts; the annular assembly has four through-holes; the plurality of connectors includes four connectors.

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