Cable connector without terminal fixing apparaturs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket. Specifically, to form a cable section including a main cable and a branch cable branching from the main cable, the invention comprises: a C-shaped sleeve that receives and compresses the end of the main cable and the end of the branch cable so that the main cable and the branch cable are electrically coupled; and a housing section that includes a main body and a cover section that can be coupled to or separated from the main body, wherein the cover section is coupled to the main body to form a receiving space in which the C-shaped sleeve is received, an inlet for the main cable is formed at one end, and a branching port for the branch cable is formed at the other end. The housing section is not fixed to a separate cable tray or mounting bracket, and is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section with the C-shaped sleeve, which is coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable, received in the receiving space.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, and specifically, to a lightweight cable connector that allows five or fewer branch cables to branch out from a single main cable so as to solve the installation space constraints and cable interference problems associated with large terminal blocks used when laying cables for power supply within a home on each floor or in each zone of a building such as an apartment. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, terminal blocks are used for cable branching when laying power supply cables for each floor or zone within a building. However, since the terminal blocks must support multiple cables while allowing them to branch, the size of the terminal blocks themselves becomes large, posing a problem that requires a separate mounting bracket to support them.

[0003] Accordingly, as an effort to resolve the above problem, Korean published patent No. 10-2015-0079166 discloses a terminal block mounting device for a cable tray, wherein a terminal block mounting bracket is provided on the upper side of a cable tray in which a cross support is fixed at regular intervals to the lower bending plate of an opposing side rail, and the fixing plates on both sides of the terminal block mounting bracket are placed on the upper bending plate of each side rail and fixed with screws so that they can be easily mounted and detached, and the mounting time can be shortened to greatly improve workability.

[0004] However, in the case of the aforementioned prior art, a terminal block mounting bracket is simply fixedly installed on the upper side of the cable tray to support the terminal block, thereby allowing the terminal block to be positioned on the cable tray. Consequently, if the diameter of the cable entering or branching out to the terminal block located on the cable tray, which is formed to have a certain size, increases, problems such as interference with the cable tray or the inability to install a distribution board may occur. The problem to be solved

[0005] The present invention was created to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a miniaturized and lightweight cable connector that solves the installation space constraints and cable interference problems associated with conventionally used large terminal blocks when laying cables for power supply within a home on each floor or in each zone of a building such as an apartment, and enables multiple branch cables to be stably branched from a single main cable without the need for a separate cable tray or stand. means of solving the problem

[0006] To achieve the above objective, a cable connector for forming a cable section including a main cable and a branch cable branching from the main cable according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a C-shaped sleeve that receives and compresses the end of the main cable and the end of the branch cable so as to electrically connect the main cable and the branch cable; and a housing section comprising a main body and a cover section that can be combined with or separated from the main body, wherein the cover section is combined with the main body to form a receiving space in which the C-shaped sleeve is received, an inlet for the main cable is formed at one end, and a branching port for the branch cable is formed at the other end, wherein the housing section is not fixed to a separate cable tray or stand and is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section with the C-shaped sleeve, which is combined in the area between the main cable and the branch cable, received in the receiving space.

[0007] The housing part comprises: a main body part having a receiving space formed to accommodate one side of the C-shaped sleeve, a semicircular first mounting groove formed at one end to accommodate one side of the main cable, and a semicircular second mounting groove formed at the other end to accommodate one side of the branch cable; and a cover part having a receiving space formed to accommodate the other side of the C-shaped sleeve, a third mounting groove formed at one end having a shape opposite to the first mounting groove, and a fourth mounting groove formed at the other end having a shape opposite to the second mounting groove; wherein, when the cover part is coupled to the main body part, the first mounting groove and the third mounting groove form the inlet, and the second mounting groove and the fourth mounting groove form the branching port.

[0008] It is preferable that the size of the branch opening be larger than the size of the inlet opening.

[0009] It is preferable that the housing part is secured so as not to be separated from the main body by connecting a coupling projection formed on one side of the cover part to a coupling groove formed on one side of the main body part, thereby connecting the main body part and one side of the cover part, and then aligning a first fixing part formed on the other side of the main body part with a second fixing part formed on the other side of the cover part to secure a fixing means.

[0010] The above cable section includes a plurality of branch cables branching from one main cable, and it is preferable that the branch cables consist of five or fewer.

[0011] It is preferable that at least one of the main body and the cover part has a fastening hole formed in the installation space to secure the housing part.

[0012] For the above C-type sleeve, it is preferable to use a C-type sleeve with a different diameter depending on the diameter or number of the branch cables. Effects of the invention

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by using a C-shaped sleeve to crimp and connect the end of the main cable and the end of the branch cable, a stable electrical connection is possible, allowing the worker to easily and safely perform cable connection and branching operations, thereby reducing work time and enabling rapid installation.

[0014] In addition, in this invention, the housing portion is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section consisting of the main cable and the branch cable while accommodating a C-shaped sleeve coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable. This eliminates the need for a separate cable tray or stand for cable branching, thereby minimizing installation space and allowing for efficient use even in confined spaces, which has the effect of increasing work efficiency.

[0015] In addition, the housing, composed of a main body and a cover, is designed to safely accommodate a C-shaped sleeve, which not only protects the connection point between the main cable and the branch cable from external impacts or environmental factors but also ensures stability during maintenance through a robust connection structure between the main body and the cover.

[0016] In addition, the present invention provides a structure capable of branching up to five branch cables from a main cable, thereby providing a lightweight cable connector. Furthermore, by forming the size of the branch opening formed in the housing part larger than the size of the inlet opening, it can accommodate branch cables of various thicknesses, thus providing the effect of being able to flexibly respond to installation environments. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is an example of the schematic shape of a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example in which a main cable and a branch cable are joined by a C-shaped sleeve according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an example in which a C-shaped sleeve is accommodated in the receiving space of the main body part according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a main cable and a branch cable are mounted in the first and second mounting grooves. FIG. 4 is an example of the shape of a main body part and a cover part constituting a housing part according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an example of a shape in which a coupling projection of a cover part is fastened and coupled to a coupling groove of a main body part according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example of the shape of a branch cable branching from a main cable according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, various embodiments and / or aspects are disclosed with reference to the drawings. For illustrative purposes, numerous specific details are disclosed in the following description to aid in a general understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be recognized by those skilled in the art that these aspects may be practiced without such specific details. The following description and the accompanying drawings describe specific exemplary aspects of one or more aspects in detail. However, these aspects are exemplary, and some of the various methods in the principles of the various aspects may be used, and the description is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

[0019] As used herein, terms such as "examples," "examples," "aspects," "examples," etc., may not be interpreted as implying that any aspect or design described is better or more advantageous than other aspects or designs.

[0020] Additionally, the terms “comprising” and / or “comprising” should be understood to mean that the relevant feature and / or component is present, but not to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components and / or groups thereof.

[0021] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. Such terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any of a plurality of related described items.

[0022] Furthermore, in the embodiments of the present invention, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] The present invention relates to a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket. Specifically, the purpose is to provide a miniaturized and lightweight cable connector that solves the installation space constraints and cable interference problems associated with conventionally used large terminal blocks when laying cables for power supply in each floor or zone of a building such as an apartment, and enables multiple branch cables to be stably branched from a single main cable without the need for a separate cable tray or mounting bracket.

[0024] Meanwhile, looking briefly at the drawings attached as an explanation of the present invention, FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall shape of a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 shows an example in which a main cable and a branch cable are connected by a C-shaped sleeve according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 shows an example in which a C-shaped sleeve is received in the receiving space of the main body part according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a main cable and a branch cable are connected in the first and second mounting grooves; FIG. 4 shows an example of the shape of the main body part and the cover part constituting the housing part according to one embodiment of the present invention. In addition, FIG. 5 shows an example of the shape in which a connecting projection of the cover part is fastened and connected to the connecting groove of the main body part according to one embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 6 shows an example of the shape of a branch cable branching from the main cable according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] For a more specific explanation, the following description of the present invention will be carried out with reference to the attached drawings, and multiple drawings may be referenced simultaneously to explain a single technical feature and a component constituting the invention.

[0026] In addition, in the following description, some components may be omitted or excessively enlarged or reduced in the drawings to explain the function of each component of the present invention, but it should be understood that such illustrated components do not limit the technical features and scope of rights of the present invention.

[0027] First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the “connector of the present invention”) is intended to form a cable section including a main cable (10) and a branch cable (20) branched from the main cable (10), and preferably may include a C-shaped sleeve (100) and a housing section (200).

[0028] First, the C-shaped sleeve (100) described above can perform the function of receiving the end of the main cable (10) and the end of the branch cable (20) and crimping them together so that the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20) are electrically coupled.

[0029] At this time, the C-shaped sleeve (100) described above is one of the connectors generally used for joining or branching wires (cables), and as shown in FIG. 2, the cross-sectional shape is formed in a C shape and is formed of a material with excellent electrical conductivity such as copper or aluminum, so it can be understood that in the present invention, it is used for electrical joining of the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20).

[0030] Meanwhile, regarding the method of joining the above-described C-shaped sleeve (100), the sheathing of a portion of the end of the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20) is stripped to expose the conductor, and the exposed conductor portions at the ends of the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20) are inserted into each end of the C-shaped sleeve (100), and the C-shaped sleeve (100) is compressed using a dedicated crimping tool to achieve an electrical connection between the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20).

[0031] Meanwhile, commonly used C-type sleeves are designed in various sizes to be compatible with cables (wires) of specific cross-sectional areas, so a C-type sleeve matching the cable's specifications must be selected and used. This is because, due to the nature of C-type sleeves which create an electrical connection by crimping the cable, using a sleeve of an incompatible size can lead to problems such as reduced electrical reliability caused by insufficient contact area or excessive crimping resulting in increased electrical resistance, as well as electrical and mechanical damage such as conductor damage due to excessive crimping, connection failures caused by insufficient fixation, or exposure of the cable's conductor.

[0032] Accordingly, in the present invention, the above-described C-type sleeve (100) preferably uses a C-type sleeve with a different diameter size depending on the diameter or number of branch cables (20).

[0033] Meanwhile, as described above, a C-shaped sleeve (100) coupled to the area between the main cable (10) and the branch cable (20) so that the branch cable (20) can be branched from the main cable (10) can be accommodated in the housing part (200).

[0034] At this time, the housing part (200) described above includes a main body part (210) and a cover part (220) that can be combined with or separated from the main body part (210), as shown in FIG. 1. The cover part (220) is combined with the main body part (210) to form a receiving space in which the C-shaped sleeve described above is received inside, and an inlet (not shown) into which a main cable (10) is introduced is formed at one end, and a branching port (240) into which a branch cable (20) is branched is formed at the other end.

[0035] As illustrated in (A) of FIGS. 3 and 4, the above-described main body (210) may have a receiving space (211) formed to accommodate one side of the above-described C-shaped sleeve (100), a semicircular first mounting groove (212) formed at one end to accommodate one side of the main cable (10), and a semicircular second mounting groove (213) formed at the other end to accommodate one side of the branch cable (20).

[0036] At this time, it is preferable that the size of the second mounting groove (213) described above be larger than the size of the first mounting groove (212) so that the branching cables branching into multiple parts can be mounted entirely.

[0037] Additionally, as shown in (B) of FIGS. 3 and 4, the above-described cover portion (220) may have a receiving space (221) formed to accommodate the other side of the C-shaped sleeve (100), a third mounting groove (222) formed at one end having a shape opposite to the above-described first mounting groove (212), and a fourth mounting groove (223) formed at the other end having a shape opposite to the above-described second mounting groove (213).

[0038] Accordingly, when the cover portion (220) is combined with the main body portion (210), the first mounting groove (212) formed in the main body portion (210) and the third mounting groove (222) formed in the cover portion (220) form an inlet through which the main cable (10) is introduced, and the second mounting groove (213) formed in the main body portion (210) and the fourth mounting groove (223) formed in the cover portion (220) form a branching port through which the branch cable (20) is branched.

[0039] In other words, the above-described inlet can be understood as a through hole formed in a circular shape so that the main cable can be stably accommodated, with the semicircular first mounting groove (212) and third mounting groove (222) facing each other as the main body part (210) and the cover part (220) are combined.

[0040] Likewise, it is preferable to understand that the branching hole described above is a through hole formed in a circular shape so that a branching cable can be stably accommodated by having a semicircular second mounting groove (213) and a fourth mounting groove (224) facing each other as the main body (210) and the cover (220) are combined.

[0041] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the size of the branch opening described above be larger than the size of the inlet opening described above.

[0042] This can be understood as being due to the fact that, as multiple branch cables must be branched from a single main cable, the total cross-sectional area of ​​the branch cables may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the main cable, and various thicknesses of cables may be used for the branch cables depending on the application or installation environment.

[0043] In addition, by forming the branch opening larger than the inlet opening, interference between multiple branch cables can be minimized, electrical stability can be ensured, and the bending radius of the branch cables can be properly maintained, thereby preventing cable damage and extending its lifespan.

[0044] Meanwhile, in order for the main body and the cover to be combined to form a single housing, a connecting part may be formed on one side in the longitudinal direction of the main body and the cover, and a fixing part may be formed on the other side.

[0045] Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the housing part (200) described above can be fixed so that the cover part (220) is not separated from the main body part (210) by connecting a connecting projection (224) formed on one side of the cover part (220) to a connecting groove (214) formed on one side of the main body part (210) to connect one side of the main body part (210) and one side of the cover part (220), and then connecting a fixing means by aligning a first fixing part (215) formed on the other side of the main body part (210) with a second fixing part (225) formed on the other side of the cover part (220).

[0046] At this time, the aforementioned coupling groove (214) is formed on one side of the main body (210), specifically formed on both sides of the upper portion of one side in the longitudinal direction of the main body (210), and can be formed in a shape in which the cross section is U-shaped and the top is open by being bent inward along the longitudinal direction from the upper surface of the main body (210).

[0047] Additionally, the aforementioned coupling projection (224) is formed on both sides of the upper portion of one side in the longitudinal direction of the cover portion (220). Specifically, it is formed protruding from the upper surface of one side in the longitudinal direction of the cover portion (220) at a position opposite to the location where the coupling groove (214) of the aforementioned main body portion (210) is formed, and can be formed by bending it into an L-shape so as to be fastened to the aforementioned coupling groove (214).

[0048] Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the coupling projection (224) of the cover portion (220) is inserted into the coupling groove (214) of the main body portion (210) and engaged with the inner wall of the coupling groove (214), so that one side of the main body portion (210) and the cover portion (220) can be understood to be connected.

[0049] In addition, after connecting one side of the main body (210) and the cover part (220), a C-shaped sleeve connected to the area between the main cable and the branch cable is connected to the receiving space (212, 222), and as shown in FIG. 1, the first fixing part (215) formed in the main body (210) and the second fixing part (225) formed in the cover part (220) are aligned with each other, and a fixing means (300) is inserted into the first through hole (2151) formed in the first fixing part (215) and the second through hole (2251) formed in the second fixing part (225) to be connected, thereby completely fixing the cover part (220) so that it is not separated from the main body (210).

[0050] Accordingly, the housing portion (200) of the present invention can be understood as being placed in one area of ​​the cable portion with a C-shaped sleeve, which is coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable, accommodated in the receiving space.

[0051] In other words, the connector of the present invention is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section consisting of the main cable and the branch cable, with a C-shaped sleeve, in which the housing part is coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable, accommodated in the receiving space. This eliminates the need for a separate cable tray or stand for cable branching, thereby minimizing the installation space and allowing for efficient use even in narrow spaces, which can increase work efficiency. Additionally, the installation process is simplified, reducing working time and installation costs.

[0052] Meanwhile, the above-described fixing means (300) preferably uses a fixing means such as a bolt, but any fixing means capable of fixing between the main body and the cover part by inserting into the first through hole and the second through hole formed in the above-described first fixing part and the second fixing part may be used, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0053] Meanwhile, the cable section described above includes a plurality of branch cables branching from a single main cable, and it is preferable that the branch cables described above consist of five or fewer.

[0054] As an embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the branch cable described above be branched into 1 to 5. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), one main cable (10) and one branch cable (20a) are compressed and joined with a C-shaped sleeve (100), and the C-shaped sleeve (100) is accommodated inside a housing part (200) to form a cable part in which one branch cable (20a) branches from one main cable (10).

[0055] Additionally, as shown in FIG. 6(b), it is possible to form a cable section in which two branch cables (20a) branch from one main cable (10) by crimping and joining one main cable (10) and two branch cables (20a, 20b) with a C-shaped sleeve (100) and receiving the C-shaped sleeve (100) inside a housing section (200), and as shown in FIG. 6(c), it is also possible to form a cable section in which three branch cables (20a, 20b, 20c) branch from one main cable (10) by crimping and joining one main cable (10) and three branch cables (20a, 20b, 20c) with a C-shaped sleeve (100) and receiving the C-shaped sleeve (100) inside a housing section (200).

[0056] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the aforementioned branch cable branches into 1 to 3 branches, but it is preferable to understand that the aforementioned branch cable can branch up to 5 branches.

[0057] In other words, the connector of the present invention allows for easy adjustment of the number of branch cables as needed and enables up to five branch cables to be branched, thereby minimizing interference between cables to improve quality and appropriately distributing the load on the cables to reduce the risk of overload. In addition, it can provide the effect of enabling rapid identification of problems and repairs in the event of a failure.

[0058] In addition, it is preferable to use different C-type sleeves depending on the number and diameter of the branch cables. Each of the branch cables branching from a single main cable may have various diameters or be composed of different types of cables, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0059] Meanwhile, although not illustrated in the attached drawings, as another embodiment of the present invention, it may be possible to form a retaining projection capable of fixing the position of both ends of a C-shaped sleeve in a region of the receiving space formed in the main body part and the receiving space formed in the cover part described above, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0060] Specifically, the aforementioned stopper (not shown) is formed to protrude outwardly from the lower surface of the receiving space formed in the main body, and is formed in the area adjacent to the first mounting groove and the area adjacent to the second mounting groove among the areas of the lower surface of the receiving space, respectively, and the stopper formed in the cover part may be formed in the area adjacent to the third mounting groove and the fourth mounting groove, respectively, so as to be opposite to the position and shape of the stopper formed in the main body.

[0061] Accordingly, a pair of locking projections formed in the area adjacent to the first mounting groove and the third mounting groove fix one end of the C-shaped sleeve located on the main cable side, and another pair of locking projections formed in the area adjacent to the second mounting groove and the fourth mounting groove fix the other end of the C-shaped sleeve located on the branch cable side, thereby fixing both ends of the C-shaped sleeve accommodated inside the housing part composed of the main body part and the cover part, so that the C-shaped sleeve can be prevented from moving inside the housing part.

[0062] In addition, by preventing the C-type sleeve from moving inside the housing, it is possible to prevent the crimped connection between the C-type sleeve, the main cable, and the branch cable from becoming unstable, reduce damage to the cable sheath or conductor, and prevent heat generation at the connection point caused by increased contact resistance due to unstable connection.

[0063] Returning to FIGS. 4 and 5 to continue the explanation, at least one of the above-described main body part (210) and the above-described cover part (220) may have a fastening hole (400) formed in it to fix the housing part (200) in the installation space.

[0064] Meanwhile, although the attached drawings only illustrate an embodiment in which a fastening hole is formed in one area of ​​the cover portion, this is merely one embodiment of the present invention, and the aforementioned fastening hole may be formed in either the cover portion or the main body portion, or in both the cover portion and the main body portion, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0065] Specifically, the fastening hole (400) described above may be formed in one area of ​​the main body part (210) and the cover part (220), and may be formed to penetrate one area of ​​the lower surface of the receiving space (211, 221) formed inside the main body part (210) and the cover part (220), and most preferably, it may be formed in the middle area of ​​the lower surface of the receiving space.

[0066] Accordingly, when the housing part (200) needs to be installed in an installation space (e.g., a ceiling or a wall) to fix the position of the cable part, it can be understood that the housing part is fixed in the installation space by moving one of the main body part (210) and the cover part (220) constituting the housing part (200), which has a fastening hole (400) formed therein, to the installation location, and then inserting a bolt member into the fastening hole (400) to fasten it, thereby fixing either the main body part (210) or the cover part (220) to the installation space.

[0067] For example, as illustrated in the attached drawing, if a fastening hole (400) is formed in the cover portion (220), it is preferable to understand that the housing portion is completely fixed in the installation space by inserting a bolt member into the fastening hole (400) of the cover portion (220), then positioning a C-shaped sleeve coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable in the receiving space formed inside the cover portion, mounting one side of the main cable in the third mounting groove, mounting one side of the branch cable in the fourth mounting groove, then fastening the coupling groove of the main body portion to the coupling projection of the cover portion, and fastening a fixing member to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion formed in the main body portion and the cover portion.

[0068] As another example, if a fastening hole is formed in the main body, a bolt member is inserted into the fastening hole of the main body to fix the main body in the installation space, a C-shaped sleeve coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable is positioned in the receiving space formed inside the main body, one side of the main cable is mounted in the first mounting groove and one side of the branch cable is mounted in the second mounting groove, a coupling projection of the cover part is fastened to the coupling groove of the main body, and a fixing member is fastened to the first fixing part and the second fixing part formed in the main body and the cover part, so that the housing part is completely fixed in the installation space.

[0069] Meanwhile, although only an embodiment having a single fastening hole is illustrated in the attached drawings, it may be possible to provide multiple fastening holes for secure fixation of the housing part, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0070] Therefore, when multiple fastening holes are provided, the fixing stability of the housing part is improved to prevent rotation or shaking in the installation space, and by pluralizing the fixing points, more robust fixing is enabled. Furthermore, structural stability is enhanced through balanced stress distribution, and the effect of strengthening fixing force can be achieved by minimizing detachment or shaking even under external vibrations or shocks.

[0071] In addition, multiple fastening holes allow for directional adjustment in various installation environments, thereby increasing installation flexibility and preventing stress concentration, which can also extend durability and lifespan.

[0072] Meanwhile, although not illustrated in the attached drawings, as another embodiment of the present invention, when a housing part is fixed in an installation space by inserting a bolt member into the aforementioned fastening hole, the bolt head portion of the bolt member may protrude into a receiving space formed inside the main body or cover part, and interference may occur with a C-shaped sleeve received in a receiving space formed inside the housing part; therefore, to prevent this, it may be possible to form a bolt head receiving portion capable of receiving the head portion of the bolt member at the upper part of the aforementioned fastening hole.

[0073] Therefore, it can be understood that when a bolt member is inserted into a fastening hole for fastening, the head portion of the bolt member is received in the bolt head receiving portion, thereby preventing the bolt head from protruding from the bottom surface of the receiving space of the main body or cover portion.

[0074] In summary, the cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention described above enables stable electrical connection by crimping and joining the end of the main cable and the end of the branch cable using a C-shaped sleeve, thereby allowing the worker to easily and safely perform cable connection and branching operations, which has the effect of shortening work time and promoting rapid installation.

[0075] In addition, in this invention, the housing portion is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section consisting of the main cable and the branch cable while accommodating a C-shaped sleeve coupled to the area between the main cable and the branch cable. This eliminates the need for a separate cable tray or stand for cable branching, thereby minimizing installation space and allowing for efficient use even in confined spaces, which has the effect of increasing work efficiency.

[0076] In addition, the housing, composed of a main body and a cover, is designed to safely accommodate a C-shaped sleeve, which not only protects the connection point between the main cable and the branch cable from external impacts or environmental factors but also ensures stability during maintenance through a robust connection structure between the main body and the cover.

[0077] In addition, the present invention provides a structure capable of branching up to five branch cables from a main cable, thereby providing a lightweight cable connector. Furthermore, by forming the size of the branch opening formed in the housing part larger than the size of the inlet opening, it can accommodate branch cables of various thicknesses, thus providing the effect of being able to flexibly respond to installation environments.

[0078] Although the cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket proposed in this invention has been described above, the concept of this invention is not limited to the embodiments presented in this specification. A person skilled in the art who understands the concept of this invention may easily propose other embodiments within the scope of the same concept by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components, and such are also considered to fall within the scope of the concept of this invention.

[0079] Furthermore, terms such as "include," "compose," or "have" described above, unless specifically stated otherwise, imply that the relevant component may be inherent; thus, they should be interpreted as allowing for the inclusion of additional components rather than excluding them. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as those defined in advance, should be interpreted in accordance with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and, unless explicitly defined in this invention, should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

[0080] The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by such embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention.

Claims

Claim 1 A cable connector for forming a cable section including a main cable and a branch cable branching from the main cable, comprising: a C-shaped sleeve that receives and crimps the end of the main cable and the end of the branch cable so as to electrically connect the main cable and the branch cable; and a housing section comprising a main body and a cover section that can be combined with or separated from the main body, wherein the cover section is combined with the main body to form a receiving space in which the C-shaped sleeve is received, an inlet for the main cable is formed at one end, and a branching port for the branch cable is formed at the other end; wherein the housing section is not fixed to a separate cable tray or mounting bracket and is positioned in one area of ​​the cable section with the C-shaped sleeve, which is connected to the area between the main cable and the branch cable, received in the receiving space. Claim 2 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, wherein the housing part comprises: a main body part having a receiving space formed to accommodate one side of the C-shaped sleeve, a semicircular first mounting groove formed at one end to accommodate one side of the main cable, and a semicircular second mounting groove formed at the other end to accommodate one side of the branch cable; and a cover part having a receiving space formed to accommodate the other side of the C-shaped sleeve, a third mounting groove formed at one end having a shape opposite to the first mounting groove, and a fourth mounting groove formed at the other end having a shape opposite to the second mounting groove; wherein, when the cover part is coupled to the main body part, the first mounting groove and the third mounting groove form the inlet, and the second mounting groove and the fourth mounting groove form the branching hole. Claim 3 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the size of the branch opening is formed to be larger than the size of the inlet opening. Claim 4 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, characterized in that, in claim 1, the housing part secures a coupling projection formed on one side of the cover part to a coupling groove formed on one side of the main body part so as to connect the main body part and one side of the cover part, and then secures a fixing means by aligning a first fixing part formed on the other side of the main body part and a second fixing part formed on the other side of the cover part so as not to separate the cover part from the main body part. Claim 5 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, characterized in that, in claim 1, the cable portion comprises a plurality of branch cables branching from a single main cable, wherein the branch cables are composed of five or fewer. Claim 6 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, characterized in that, in claim 1, at least one of the main body and the cover part has a fastening hole formed in the installation space for fixing the housing part. Claim 7 A cable connector that does not require a terminal block mounting bracket, characterized in that, in claim 1, the C-type sleeve uses a C-type sleeve with a different diameter size depending on the diameter or number of the branch cables.

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