Screwless conduit and connector for connecting steel conduit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector for connecting conduits, comprising: a main body (100) in which a conduit is positioned; and an opening / closing member (200) coupled to the main body (100) by means of a hinge member (300), wherein the opening / closing member (200) is formed so as to be opened and closed by means of the hinge member (300) on one side of the main body (100), and the opening / closing member (200) is opened to allow repair of the conduit.

Description

Connectors for connecting screwless conduit and steel conduit

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector for connecting screwless conduits and steel conduits, and more particularly, to a connector for connecting conduits that can be conveniently modified through a structure that can be opened and closed when modification or repair is required due to a change in the length of an existing screwless conduit.

[0002] In general, since it is difficult to form a conduit as a single piece to protect electrical wiring on the outside, a conduit connector is used to connect the conduit.

[0003] However, the conventional technology has the problem that when modification and repair of conduit and electrical wiring are required, the conduit connector must be broken to repair the conduit and electrical wiring located inside the connector, and then a new conduit connector must be installed, which is inconvenient and requires a lot of new connector costs and installation costs.

[0004] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and provides a connector for connecting screwless conduit and steel conduit, which can be conveniently modified and repaired through a structure that can be opened and closed when modification and repair are required due to changes in the length of existing screwless conduit and steel conduit.

[0005] In addition, the present invention seeks to provide a connector for connecting screwless conduit and steel conduit, which can conveniently form an open structure and a closed structure through a one-touch coupling clip.

[0006] In addition, the present invention seeks to provide a connector for connecting screwless conduit and steel conduit, which has a reinforcing member and can more stably and strongly connect screwless conduit and steel conduit and connector.

[0007] The present invention comprises a main body (100) having a wire pipe positioned inside; and an opening / closing member (200) formed by being joined to the main body (100) through a hinge member (300);

[0008] The opening / closing member (200) is formed so that it can be opened / closed through a hinge member (300) on one side of the main body (100).

[0009] It is characterized in that the above opening / closing member (200) can be opened to repair the wire conduit.

[0010] The above main body (100) is characterized by having an internal empty space in which a wire pipe can be positioned, and a part of the body is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape and the remaining part is formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0011] The semi-cylindrical part and the cylindrical part of the above body (100) each have a joining hole (120) having a screw part inside,

[0012] The above-mentioned joint (120) is characterized by being fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion.

[0013] The main body (100) formed in the above semi-cylindrical shape is characterized by having a connecting portion (110) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be connected on the other side.

[0014] The above-mentioned connecting portion (110) is characterized by being formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (112) formed in the center and a screw portion (1120) formed inside the connecting hole (112).

[0015] The above opening / closing member (200) is characterized in that it is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape so as to be positioned and coupled to one side of the open semi-cylindrical shape of the main body (100).

[0016] The above opening / closing member (200) is characterized in that it has a joint member (210) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be coupled on the other side.

[0017] The above-mentioned connecting portion (210) is characterized by being formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (212) formed in the center and a screw portion (2120) formed inside the connecting hole (212).

[0018] Accordingly, the present invention has the effect of enabling convenient modification and repair through a structure that can be opened and closed when modification and repair are required due to changes in the length of existing screwless conduits and steel conduits.

[0019] In addition, the present invention has the effect of conveniently forming an open structure and a closed structure through a one-touch combination clip.

[0020] In addition, the present invention has a reinforcing member and has the effect of more stably and strongly connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a connector.

[0021] Figures 1 to 3 are perspective views of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0022] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the installed appearance of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0023] Figures 5 to 7 are perspective views of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0024] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing the combination of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0025] Figures 9 to 11 are perspective views of a third embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various ways, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, the shapes of components in the drawings are exaggerated to emphasize a clearer description.

[0027] In the following description, terms such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. The terminology used in this application is solely used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0029] FIGS. 1 to 3 are perspective views of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an installed state of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention, FIGS. 5 to 7 are perspective views of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the combination of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention, and FIGS. 9 to 11 are perspective views of a third embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit of the present invention.

[0030] Hereinafter, screwless conduit and steel conduit are collectively referred to as conduit.

[0031]

[0032] <Example 1>

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the components of the first embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) in which a conduit is positioned inside, and an opening / closing member (200) that is formed by being joined to the main body (100) via a hinge member (300) so that it can be opened / closed from one side of the main body (100).

[0034] The above components are described in detail as follows.

[0035] The above main body (100) has an internal empty space in which a wire pipe can be positioned, and some parts are formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape and the remaining parts are formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0036] As shown, the above main body (100) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0037] The above main body (100) has a semi-cylindrical portion and a cylindrical portion, respectively, having a joining hole (120).

[0038] The above-mentioned joint (120) has a screw part inside and is fitted with a fixing bolt (125).

[0039] The above fixing bolt (125) serves to fix the wire pipe when the wire pipe is fitted and positioned in the main body (100).

[0040] The body (100) formed in the above semi-cylindrical shape has a connecting portion (110) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be connected on the other side.

[0041] The above main body (100) is connected and combined with the opening / closing member (200) through the hinge member (300).

[0042] The above-mentioned connecting portion (110) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (112) formed in the center and a screw portion (1120) formed inside the connecting hole (112).

[0043] The above screw portion (1120) is connected to the screw portion (2120) of the connecting portion (210) described later through a bolt (214).

[0044] The above hinge member (300) connects the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200), and allows the opening / closing member (200) to be opened / closed.

[0045] The above opening / closing member (200) is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape corresponding to the open semi-cylindrical shape of the main body (100) so as to be positioned on one side thereof and coupled thereto.

[0046] As shown, the above opening / closing member (200) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0047] The above opening / closing member (200) has a connecting portion (210) formed to protrude outward on one side, and a hinge member (300) coupled and positioned on the other side.

[0048] The above opening / closing member (200) is connected and coupled to the main body (100) through a hinge member (300).

[0049] The above-mentioned connecting portion (210) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (212) formed in the center and a screw portion (2120) formed inside the connecting hole (212).

[0050] The above screw portion (2120) is connected to the screw portion (1120) of the above connecting portion (110) through a bolt (214).

[0051] The first embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention configured as described above is combined as follows.

[0052] By combining the hinge member (300) of the main body (100) and the hinge member (300) of the opening / closing member (200), the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200) are combined.

[0053] Afterwards, a bolt (214) is coupled to the coupling portion (110) of the main body (100) and the coupling portion (210) of the opening / closing member (200), thereby coupling the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200) to each other and fixing the coupling.

[0054] Afterwards, a pair of conduits (20) are fitted and positioned in the internal space of the conduit connection connector (10) in which the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200) are combined, and a pair of conduits (20) are each fixed through a pair of fixing bolts (125).

[0055] Afterwards, if repair of the conduit (20) is required, the fixing bolt (125) is released, the bolt (214) is released, and the connector (10) for connecting the conduit is moved so that the opening / closing member (200) is positioned in the part of the conduit (20) that requires repair.

[0056] Afterwards, the opening / closing member (200) is opened to repair or replace the wire conduit (20), the opening / closing member (200) is closed and fixed with a bolt (214), the connector (10) for connecting the wire conduit is moved, and a pair of wire conduits (20) are fixed with a fixing bolt (125).

[0057]

[0058] <Example 2>

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the components of the second embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) in which a conduit is positioned inside, and an opening / closing member (200) that is formed by being joined to the main body (100) via a hinge member (300) so that it can be opened / closed from one side of the main body (100).

[0060] The above components are described in detail as follows.

[0061] The above main body (100) has an internal empty space in which a wire pipe can be positioned, and some parts are formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape and the remaining parts are formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0062] As shown, the above main body (100) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0063] The above main body (100) has a semi-cylindrical portion and a cylindrical portion, respectively, having a joining hole (120).

[0064] The above-mentioned joint (120) has a screw part inside and is fitted with a fixing bolt (125).

[0065] The above fixing bolt (125) serves to fix the wire pipe when the wire pipe is fitted and positioned in the main body (100).

[0066] The main body (100) formed in the above semi-cylindrical shape has a hook (130) protruding from one outer surface and a hinge member (300) positioned in combination with the other outer surface.

[0067] The above main body (100) is connected and combined with the opening / closing member (200) through the hinge member (300).

[0068] The above-mentioned stumbling block (130) is formed in a rectangular plate shape.

[0069] The above hinge member (300) connects the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200), and allows the opening / closing member (200) to be opened / closed.

[0070] The above opening / closing member (200) is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape corresponding to the open semi-cylindrical shape of the main body (100) so as to be positioned on one side thereof and coupled thereto.

[0071] As shown, the above opening / closing member (200) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0072] The above opening / closing member (200) is connected and coupled to the main body (100) through a hinge member (300).

[0073] The above opening / closing member (200) has a fastening connection part (220) formed to protrude outward on one side, a catch member (230) coupled to the fastening connection part (220), and a hinge member (300) coupled to the other side.

[0074] The above clamping joint (220) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (222) formed in the center.

[0075] The above-mentioned joining hole (222) is joined through the joining hole (2312) of the engaging member (230) described later and the rotating shaft (2313).

[0076] The above-mentioned catch member (230) is composed of a catch (2310) that is fixed by tightening, and a ring (2320) that is connected to the catch (2310) and is combined and fixed with the catch projection (130).

[0077] The above fastener (2310) is formed in a 'ㄷ' shape and has a joining hole (2312) and a rotating hole (2314) on each side.

[0078] The above-mentioned joining hole (2312) is joined through the joining hole (222) of the above-mentioned fastener connecting part (220) and the rotating shaft part (2313).

[0079] The above rotary ball (2314) is positioned so that a ring (2320) described later is fitted therewith.

[0080] The above ring (2320) is formed in a 'ㄷ' shape and has a pair of ring rotation parts (2322) that protrude inwardly at both ends.

[0081] The above-mentioned ring rotation part (2322) is fitted into the rotation hole (2314) of the clamp (2310) and connected to the clamp (2310).

[0082] The engaging member (230) formed in this way is such that, as shown in FIG. 8, when the opening / closing member (200) is opened and closed from the main body (100), the engaging projection (130) is positioned on the inside of the ring (2320), and by pressing the fastener (2310) in the direction of the opening / closing member (200), the ring (2320) is engaged with the engaging projection (130) and fixedly connected.

[0083] The second embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention configured in this way connects a pair of conduits, and at the same time, the opening / closing member (200) can be opened / closed more conveniently to modify and repair the conduit.

[0084]

[0085] <Example 3>

[0086] As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the components of the third embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) in which a conduit is positioned inside, and an opening / closing member (200) that is formed by being joined to the main body (100) via a hinge member (300) so that it can be opened / closed from one side of the main body (100).

[0087] A third embodiment of a connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention additionally includes a bonding reinforcing member (400) coupled to the inside of the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200) to stably fix the conduit.

[0088] The above components are described in detail as follows.

[0089] The above main body (100) has an internal empty space in which a wire pipe can be positioned, and some parts are formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape and the remaining parts are formed in a cylindrical shape.

[0090] As shown, the above main body (100) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0091] The above main body (100) additionally has a groove along the inner edge and has a reinforcing member (400) fitted into the groove.

[0092] The above-mentioned reinforcing member (400) is formed of silicone or rubber and fixes the wire tube positioned by fitting it into the main body (100).

[0093] The above main body (100) has a semi-cylindrical portion and a cylindrical portion, respectively, having a joining hole (120).

[0094] The above-mentioned joint (120) has a screw part inside and is fitted with a fixing bolt (125).

[0095] The above fixing bolt (125) serves to fix the wire pipe when the wire pipe is fitted and positioned in the main body (100).

[0096] The body (100) formed in the above semi-cylindrical shape has a connecting portion (110) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be connected on the other side.

[0097] The above main body (100) is connected and combined with the opening / closing member (200) through the hinge member (300).

[0098] The above-mentioned connecting portion (110) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (112) formed in the center and a screw portion (1120) formed inside the connecting hole (112).

[0099] The above screw portion (1120) is connected to the screw portion (2120) of the connecting portion (210) described later through a bolt (214).

[0100] The above hinge member (300) connects the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200), and allows the opening / closing member (200) to be opened / closed.

[0101] The above opening / closing member (200) is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape corresponding to the open semi-cylindrical shape of the main body (100) so as to be positioned on one side thereof and coupled thereto.

[0102] As shown, the above opening / closing member (200) may have a shape that protrudes outward along the edges of one end and the other end so that it can be stably connected to the wire conduit (20).

[0103] The above opening / closing member (200) additionally has a groove along the inner edge and has a reinforcing member (400) fitted into the groove.

[0104] The above-mentioned reinforcing member (400) is formed of silicone or rubber and fixes the wire conduit positioned by fitting it into the opening / closing member (200).

[0105] In addition, the components of the opening / closing member (200) are the same as the components of the opening / closing member (200) of the first embodiment, so a detailed description is omitted.

[0106] The third embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention configured in this way can connect a pair of conduits, simultaneously open and close the opening / closing member (200) to repair the conduit, and stably fix the conduit through the bonding reinforcing member (400).

[0107]

[0108] In the above, the configuration and operation of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention have been described in detail and illustrated with drawings, but this is merely an example, and various changes and modifications are possible within the scope that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A main body (100) with a wire tube positioned inside; and It is composed of an opening / closing member (200) formed by being combined with the main body (100) through a hinge member (300); The opening / closing member (200) is formed so that it can be opened / closed through a hinge member (300) on one side of the main body (100). The above opening / closing member (200) can be opened to allow repair of the wire conduit. The above main body (100) has an internal empty space so that a wire pipe can be positioned, and some parts are formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape and the remaining parts are formed in a cylindrical shape. Here, The semi-cylindrical part and the cylindrical part of the above body (100) are each provided with a joining hole (120) having a screw portion on the inner surface, A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit, characterized in that the above-mentioned connecting hole (120) is fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion.

2. A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit, characterized in that in the first paragraph, the main body (100) formed in a semi-cylindrical shape has a connecting portion (110) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be connected on the other side.

3. In the second paragraph, the connector for connecting a screwless conduit and steel conduit is characterized in that the connecting portion (110) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (112) formed in the center and a screw portion (1120) formed inside the connecting hole (112).

4. A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit, characterized in that in the first paragraph, the opening / closing member (200) is formed in an open semi-cylindrical shape so as to be positioned and coupled to one side of the open semi-cylindrical shape of the main body (100).

5. In the fourth paragraph, the opening / closing member (200) is characterized by having a connecting member (210) formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) positioned to be connected on the other side, a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit.

6. In the fifth paragraph, the connector for connecting a screwless conduit and steel conduit is characterized in that the connecting portion (210) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (212) formed in the center and a screw portion (2120) formed inside the connecting hole (212).

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