Cable Mall

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cable molding for organizing and protecting cables such as indoor electric wires and communication lines. Specifically, the present invention provides a cable molding including: a bottom portion that is in close contact with a floor and accommodates cables on its upper portion; a cover portion that covers the upper side of the bottom portion and accommodates the cables on its lower portion; a connecting portion that integrally connects one end of the bottom and the cover portion so that the cover portion can be opened and closed around the end; locking portions that are formed corresponding to the other ends of the bottom and the cover portion, respectively, and that allow the bottom and the cover portion to be connected and separated from each other; and an opening / closing means that is formed on the other side of the bottom or the cover portion so that the cover portion can be opened and closed more smoothly and stably.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cable molding for organizing and protecting cables such as indoor electric wires and communication wires. [Background technology]

[0002] When installing home appliances and electronic devices indoors, such as in an office or home, cables such as electric wires and communication lines must be connected through the floor or wall, and cable malls are used as a means to organize and protect such cables so that they are not exposed.

[0003] As a conventional example of the cable molding, Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2000-0009569 (published on June 5, 2000) states, "An electric wire protection molding has a shielding space formed long in the vertical direction inside, and stores electric wires in this shielding space to shield and protect the electric wires from the outside, and has a band-like base part having a predetermined width and a length relatively longer than the width, and has a double-sided adhesive tape attached to the backside, and partition-like flange parts on both sides of the base part extending to a predetermined height from both ends of the width of the base part, and "An electric wire protection molding has been devised, which is characterized by comprising, as an integral part, a cover part which extends horizontally from the upper end of one flange part and is elastically rotatable relative to the one flange part, has an engaging protrusion formed at its free end, and this engaging protrusion is coupled to an engaging groove formed at the upper end of the other flange part by an interference fit method, thereby forming a shielded space for protecting electric wires between the base part and the both flange parts, and a thin part which is formed to be relatively thin at the connecting part between the one flange part and the cover part."

[0004] As stated in the specification, such conventional wire protection moldings have the advantage that "the base and cover are molded from an integrated synthetic resin body, making installation very simple and easy to maintain," but they have the following drawbacks during use:

[0005] First, the cover is difficult to open. That is, even after wiring the wires using the wire protection molding, there may be cases where it is necessary to remove or add wires from the inside as needed. In this case, in order to open the cover 12 and adjust the wires, it is necessary to spread the narrow gap between the cover and the flange on the other side, which makes it difficult to open by hand without tools.

[0006] Second, since the connecting portion between the one flange portion and the cover portion is made of a thin-walled portion with a reduced thickness, if the thin-walled portion 16 is made a little thicker for durability, the cover portion is not soft but strong when opening and closing, making it difficult to completely open it, and if the thin-walled portion is made a little thinner, it is inconveniently prone to tearing.

[0007] Third, a typical cable molding is installed so as to be in close contact with a wall, floor, or ceiling, as shown in Figure 1. In this case, the cover 12 interferes with the wall before it can be fully opened for work, which makes it difficult to open. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2000-0009569 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention aims to provide a cable molding that allows the cover portion to be opened and closed more smoothly and stably, and that allows the cover portion to be opened and closed more easily.

[0010] The present invention provides a cable molding that is installed at a fixed distance from the wall when installed at a corner, and that is installed at a fixed distance from each other when installed in two or more rows.

[0011] The present invention provides a cable molding that can cover the portion where the front and rear ends meet each other or the portion where the front and rear ends are bent at a right angle during installation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The present invention includes a bottom portion that is in close contact with the floor and accommodates a cable at its upper portion, a cover portion that covers the upper side of the bottom portion and accommodates the cable at its lower portion, a connecting portion that connects one end of the bottom and the cover portion together so that the cover portion can be opened and closed around the end, a locking portion that is formed corresponding to the other end of the bottom and the cover portion, respectively, and that connects and separates them with each other, and an opening / closing means that is formed on the other side of the bottom or the cover portion and that allows the cover portion to be opened.

[0013] The connecting portion is formed integrally with the bottom and cover portions and is made of a soft synthetic resin material for ease of handling.

[0014] The locking portion is composed of a coupling groove and a coupling protrusion that are fitted to each other, and a snap protrusion that fits to the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion is formed on the other side where the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion are in close contact, and a loose space is formed on one side of the coupling groove so that the coupling protrusion can be inserted or released by being pressed.

[0015] The opening and closing means is formed in the form of a groove recessed inward or a protrusion protruding outward.

[0016] On both sides of the bottom, wings of a certain width are formed.

[0017] The bottom has engagement grooves formed on both sides thereof, and the connector covers both sides of the bottom and the cover, and includes guide protrusions formed on both sides thereof to correspond to and engage with the engagement grooves.

[0018] The connector may be bent in the left-right or up-down direction, or may be branched in at least three directions among the front-rear, left-right, up-down directions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the cable molding of the present invention, the cover part can be opened and closed more flexibly, stably and conveniently, thereby further improving the convenience of use.

[0020] According to the cable molding of the present invention, it is installed at a fixed distance from the wall, floor or ceiling, and even when installed in two or more rows, it is installed at a fixed distance from each other, thereby further improving convenience in use.

[0021] According to the cable molding of the present invention, by covering the area where the front and rear ends meet or the area where the front and rear ends are bent at right angles during installation, the cables are protected more safely and neatly organized. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a problem with a conventional cable molding. [Figure 2] 1 is a full view showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 3] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 4] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 5] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 6] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 7] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 8] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 9] 1 is an explanatory view of a main part showing an embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a full view showing another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 11] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a full view showing still another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 14] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 15] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 16] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 17] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 18] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 19] 10 is an exemplary view showing yet another embodiment of a cable molding to which the present invention is applied. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the cable molding of the present invention includes a bottom portion 100 that is in close contact with the floor and accommodates cables in its upper portion, a cover portion 200 that covers the upper side of the bottom portion and accommodates the cables in its lower portion, a connecting portion 300 that integrally connects one end of the bottom portion and the cover portion so that the cover portion can be opened and closed around the end, a locking portion 400 that is formed corresponding to the other end of the bottom portion and the cover portion, respectively, and that connects and separates them, and opening and closing means portions 500a, 500b that are formed at the other end of the bottom portion or the cover portion so that the cover portion can be opened and closed.

[0025] The bottom 100 is a part that adheres to the floor or wall and accommodates cables at its upper part, and is usually fixed to the floor or wall by double-sided tape attached to the bottom surface or by separate screws, etc. The bottom 100 may include side walls bent upward from the ends of one and the other sides as shown in Fig. 3, or may include side walls bent upward from either one of the ends of one and the other sides as shown in Fig. 5, or may be formed without side walls as shown in Fig. 6.

[0026] The cover 200 is formed to cover the upper side of the bottom and to accommodate the cable below it. Therefore, the cover 200 can be formed in various shapes as shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 5, or Fig. 6, corresponding to the shape of the bottom.

[0027] The connecting part 300 integrally connects the bottom and one end of the cover, allowing the cover to open and close around the end. That is, the connecting part 300 integrally forms the bottom and the cover, preventing them from separating and allowing the cover to bend left and right around the connected part. The connecting part 300 may be formed at a corner or on any one of the top, middle, and bottom sides of the side wall, as shown in FIG. 3, 5, or 6. The connecting part 300 may be made of a soft synthetic resin material to be flexible, as shown in FIG. 3, or may be formed in the form of a thin-walled part.

[0028] As shown in Figures 3 and 4 as an example, the connecting part 300 is integrally formed with the bottom and cover parts and is made of a soft synthetic resin material for easy opening and closing. That is, the bottom part 100 and cover part 200 are made of a hard synthetic resin material, while the connecting part 300 is made of a soft synthetic resin for easy opening and closing. Here, the soft connecting part is integrally formed with the hard bottom and cover parts through a single process by double injection or extrusion molding. The flexibility and hardness of the soft connecting part 300 can be freely adjusted during the molding process. Therefore, by making the connecting part flexible, the cover part can be easily opened and closed, or by making the connecting part rigid, the cover part can be prevented from opening beyond a certain angle.

[0029] The locking part 400 is formed corresponding to the other end of the bottom part and the other end of the cover part, respectively, and is configured to be coupled and separated from each other, and is composed of a pair of male and female parts. Therefore, the locking part 400 can be formed in a form in which the male and female parts are inserted vertically as shown in Figures 3 and 4, in a form in which the male and female parts are inserted diagonally as shown in Figures 5 to 7, or in a form in which the locking part is engaged in a hook manner as shown in Figure 1.

[0030] 3, 4, or 9 as an example, the locking part 400 comprises a coupling groove 400a and a coupling protrusion 400b that fit together, and snap protrusions 401 and 402 are formed on the contact surface on the other side where the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion are in close contact so as to engage with each other, and a loose space 403 is formed on one side of the coupling groove 400a so that the coupling protrusion 400b can be pressed to engage or disengage. With this configuration, even if the cover is pushed left and right by the connecting part while the coupling protrusion is engaged with the coupling groove and hooked onto the corresponding snap protrusion, the locked state is stably maintained, and when the cover is pushed up using the opening / closing means described below, the coupling protrusion is pressed into the loose space to release the snap protrusion, allowing the cover to be easily opened.

[0031] The opening / closing means 500a, 500b are formed on the other side of the bottom or cover, so that the cover can be opened or closed by pushing up. That is, the opening / closing means 500a, 500b are used to open the cover from the bottom, and are formed so that they can be easily pushed up or lifted by hand without using any tools. In other words, the opening / closing means 500a, 500b are formed so that an operator can easily open the cover with their fingers.

[0032] The opening / closing means 500a may be formed in the form of a groove recessed inward, as shown in Figures 3 to 6. Here, the opening / closing means 500a formed in the form of a groove may be formed between the bottom and the cover, and may be formed on the top of the bottom or locking part to push up the cover, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, or may be formed in the middle of the other side of the cover, as shown in Figure 5, or may be formed at the bottom end of the other side of the cover, as shown in Figure 6.

[0033] As another embodiment, the opening / closing means 500b may be formed in the form of a protrusion protruding outward, as shown in Fig. 7. Here, the opening / closing means 500b formed in the form of a protrusion may be selectively formed at any one of the top, middle and bottom positions on the other side of the cover.

[0034] Therefore, according to the cable molding of the present invention, the bottom part 100 and the cover part 200 are integrally formed via the connecting part 300 on one side, and the closed state is maintained by the locking part on the other side. In addition, by forming opening and closing means parts 500a, 500b on the other side of the cover, it can be easily opened by pressing it with your hand whenever necessary, further improving convenience in use.

[0035] As shown in Figures 10 to 12, the cable molding of the present invention has wing portions 600 of a predetermined width formed on both sides of the bottom portion. When the cable molding is installed in a corner of the floor, for example, as shown in Figure 11, the wing portions 600 allow the bottom portion 100 or the cover portion 200 to be spaced apart from the wall at a predetermined distance, thereby making it possible to easily open and close the cover portion 200. Alternatively, when the cable molding is installed in two or more rows, as shown in Figure 10, the wing portions 600 allow one or the other side of adjacent bottom portions or cover portions to be spaced apart at a predetermined distance from each other, thereby exposing the opening and closing means portions 500a, 500b, making it possible to easily open and close the cover portion 200.

[0036] In addition, as shown in Fig. 12, when the cable molding is installed in a corner of the floor, the wing portions 600 allow the bottom and cover portions to be spaced apart from the wall at a predetermined distance, thereby enabling easy connection and separation of the connector 700 (described later). In addition, when the cable moldings are installed in two or more rows, the wing portions 600 of the predetermined width allow adjacent cable moldings to be spaced apart at a predetermined distance from each other, thereby enabling easy connection and separation of the connector 700 (described later). Therefore, the width of the wing portions 600 must be at least a certain width so that the connecting portion 300 can bend and the cover portion 200 can stand vertically, as shown in Fig. 11, or so that the connector 700 can be easily connected and separated, as shown in Fig. 12.

[0037] As shown in Figures 10 and 13 to 19, the cable molding of the present invention includes a connector 700 having guide grooves 101 formed on both sides of the bottom 100 and guide protrusions 701 formed on both sides of the bottom and the cover portion and engaged with the guide grooves.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 10, when a cable molding of a certain length is installed, a connector 700 is provided to cover the gap between the front and rear end portions that are in contact with each other or bent over. That is, the connector 700 prevents foreign matter from penetrating through the gap between the front and rear cable moldings that are in contact with each other or bent over, or prevents the cable from being exposed, and also enhances the appearance. Also, as shown in Figs. 15 and 16, the connector 700 is formed to a certain length so that it can cover the gap even when the ends of the front and rear cable moldings are spaced apart by a certain distance. That is, the connector 700 is formed to cover the gap between the ends of the front and rear cable moldings that are connected via one or both ends within a certain range.

[0039] The bent connector 700 may be provided as a horizontally bent type bent to the left or right as shown in FIG. 16, or as a vertically bent type bent to the top or bottom as shown in FIG. 17, depending on the installation direction of the cable molding.

[0040] The connector 700 may be provided in a form that branches in at least three directions among the front, back, left, right, top, and bottom directions. That is, the connector 700 may be provided as a connector 700 formed in a "T" shape or a "+" shape, as shown in FIG.

[0041] The connector 700 may be long and may cover the entire outer surface of the cover or bottom, as shown in Fig. 19. The connector 700 may be printed or coated to display various colors, patterns, or designs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 100 bottom 200 Cover 300 Connection part 400 Lock 500a Opening and closing means section 500b Opening / closing means part 600 Wings 700 Connector

Claims

1. a bottom portion that fits snugly against the floor and accommodates cables at its top; a cover portion that covers the upper side of the bottom portion and is located below the cover portion to accommodate the cable; a connecting part that integrally connects the bottom and one end of the cover part, thereby allowing the cover part to open and close around the end; a locking portion formed corresponding to the other end of the bottom portion and the cover portion, respectively, for coupling and separating the bottom portion and the cover portion; and an opening / closing means portion formed on the other side of the bottom or cover portion, which allows the cover portion to be opened; The locking portion comprises a coupling groove and a coupling protrusion that are fitted to each other, a snap protrusion that fits to the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion is formed on the other side where the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion are in close contact with each other, and a free space that allows the coupling protrusion to be pressed to be fitted or released is formed on one side of the coupling groove.

2. The cable molding according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is integrally formed with the bottom and cover portions and is made of a soft synthetic resin material for ease of handling.

3. The cable molding according to claim 1, wherein the opening and closing means is formed in the form of a groove recessed inward or a protrusion protruding outward.

4. The cable molding according to claim 1, wherein wings of a constant width are formed on both sides of the bottom portion.

5. 2. The cable molding according to claim 1, further comprising a connector having engagement grooves formed on both sides of the bottom, covering both sides of the bottom and the cover, and having guide protrusions formed on both sides to correspond to and engage with the engagement grooves.

6. The cable molding according to claim 5, wherein the connector is bent in the left-right or up-down direction or branched in at least three directions selected from the front-rear, left-right, up-down directions.

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