Connector for connecting threadless conduit and steel conduit to housing box
The connector with a hinge mechanism and one-touch coupling allows for easy modification and repair of conduits, addressing the inconvenience and cost issues of conventional connectors.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2025/099337
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-25
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Conventional connectors for connecting conduits to housing boxes require breaking and replacing when conduit length modifications or repairs are needed, leading to inconvenience and high costs.
A connector with a main body and opening/closing member connected via a hinge, allowing for easy opening and closing to modify or repair conduits, and featuring a one-touch coupling clip for stable connection.
Enables convenient modification and repair of conduits without breaking the connector, reducing installation costs and ensuring stable connections.
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Abstract
Description
Connectors for connecting screwless conduit and steel conduit to housing boxes
[0001] The present invention relates to a connector for connecting a screwless conduit or steel conduit and a housing box, and more particularly, to a connector for connecting a screwless conduit or steel conduit and a housing box, which connects the housing box and the conduit, and which 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 connect the conduit provided to protect the electrical wiring on the outside to the housing box, a connector is used to connect the housing box and the conduit.
[0003] However, the conventional technology has the problem that when the length of the conduit needs to be modified or repaired, the connector must be broken to modify or repair the length of the conduit located inside the connector, and then a new 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 a screwless conduit or steel conduit and a housing box, 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 an existing screwless conduit or steel conduit.
[0005] In addition, the present invention seeks to provide a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box, which can conveniently form an open structure and a closed structure through a one-touch coupling clip.
[0006] In addition, the present invention provides a screwless conduit and a connector for connecting a steel conduit and a housing box, which are equipped with a reinforcing member and can connect the conduit and the connector more stably and strongly.
[0007] The present invention comprises a main body (100) on one side of which a wire pipe is fitted and positioned inside and on the other side of which a housing box is connected; and an opening / closing member (200) formed by being connected 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 being formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a cylindrical housing joint (102) on one side and an empty space formed inside so that a wire pipe can be positioned.
[0011] The above housing coupling part (102) is characterized by being formed in a cylindrical shape having a screw part formed along the edge of the outer surface so that it can be coupled with the housing box, and an empty space formed inside so that a wire can pass through.
[0012] The above main body (100) has a connecting hole (120) having a screw portion on the inner surface,
[0013] The above-mentioned joint (120) is characterized by being fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion.
[0014] The above main body (100) 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.
[0015] 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).
[0016] The above opening / closing member (200) is characterized in that it 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 and coupled to one side thereof.
[0017] 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.
[0018] 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).
[0019] 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 an existing screwless conduit.
[0020] In addition, the present invention has the effect of conveniently forming an open structure and a closed structure through a one-touch combination clip.
[0021] In addition, the present invention has a reinforcing member and has the effect of connecting a wire conduit and a connector more stably and strongly.
[0022] Figures 1 to 3 are perspective views of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box of the present invention.
[0023] 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 to a housing box.
[0024] 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 to a housing box.
[0025] 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 to a housing box.
[0026] 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 to a housing box.
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] Hereinafter, screwless conduit and steel conduit are abbreviated as conduit.
[0031] FIGS. 1 to 3 are perspective views of a first embodiment of a connector for connecting a wire tube and a housing box 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 wire tube and a housing box of the present invention, FIGS. 5 to 7 are perspective views of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a wire tube and a housing box of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the combination of a second embodiment of a connector for connecting a wire tube and a housing box of the present invention, and FIGS. 9 to 11 are perspective views of a third embodiment of a connector for connecting a wire tube and a housing box of the present invention.
[0032]
[0033] <Example 1>
[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the components of the first embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit and a housing box according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) on one side of which a conduit is fitted and positioned inside and on the other side of which a housing box is connected, and an opening / closing member (200) formed by being connected 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).
[0035] The above components are described in detail as follows.
[0036] The above main body (100) is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a cylindrical housing joint (102) on one side and an empty space formed inside so that a wire conduit can be positioned.
[0037] 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) and the housing box (30).
[0038] The above housing coupling portion (102) is formed in a cylindrical shape with a screw portion formed along the edge so that it can be coupled with the housing box (30) and an empty space formed inside so that a wire can pass through.
[0039] The above main body (100) has a connecting hole (120) having a screw portion inside on one side.
[0040] The above-mentioned joint (120) is fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion formed inside.
[0041] The above fixing bolt (125) serves to fix the wire pipe when the wire pipe is fitted and positioned in the main body (100).
[0042] The above body (100) 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.
[0043] The above main body (100) is connected and combined with the opening / closing member (200) through the hinge member (300).
[0044] 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).
[0045] The above screw portion (1120) is connected to the screw portion (2120) of the connecting portion (210) described later through a bolt (214).
[0046] 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.
[0047] 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 and coupled to one side thereof.
[0048] 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) and the housing box (30).
[0049] 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.
[0050] The above opening / closing member (200) is connected and coupled to the main body (100) through a hinge member (300).
[0051] 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).
[0052] The above screw portion (2120) is connected to the screw portion (1120) of the above connecting portion (110) through a bolt (214).
[0053] The first embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit according to the present invention configured as described above is combined as follows.
[0054] 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.
[0055] 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.
[0056] Afterwards, the connector (10) for connecting the main body (100) and the opening / closing member (200) is connected to the housing box (30) through the housing connection part (102), and the wire tube (20) is positioned by being fitted into the internal space, and the wire tube (20) is fixed through the fixing bolt (125).
[0057] Afterwards, if modification and repair of the conduit (20) is required, the fixing bolt (125) is released, the bolt (214) is released, and the opening / closing member (200) is opened to modify and repair the conduit (20).
[0058] Afterwards, the above opening / closing member (200) is closed and fixed through a bolt (214), and a pair of wire conduits (20) are fixed through a fixing bolt (125).
[0059]
[0060] <Example 2>
[0061] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the components of the second embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit and a housing box according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) on one side of which a conduit is fitted and positioned inside and on the other side of which a housing box is connected, and an opening / closing member (200) formed by being connected 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).
[0062] The above components are described in detail as follows.
[0063] The above main body (100) is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a cylindrical housing joint (102) on one side and an empty space formed inside so that a wire conduit can be positioned.
[0064] 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) and the housing box (30).
[0065] The above housing coupling portion (102) is formed in a cylindrical shape with a screw portion formed along the edge so that it can be coupled with the housing box (30) and an empty space formed inside so that a wire can pass through.
[0066] The above main body (100) has a connecting hole (120) having a screw portion inside on one side.
[0067] The above-mentioned joint (120) is fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion formed inside.
[0068] The above fixing bolt (125) serves to fix the wire pipe when the wire pipe is fitted and positioned in the main body (100).
[0069] The above main body (100) has a hook (130) protruding from one outer surface and a hinge member (300) positioned in combination with the other outer surface.
[0070] The above main body (100) is connected and combined with the opening / closing member (200) through the hinge member (300).
[0071] The above-mentioned stumbling block (130) is formed in a rectangular plate shape.
[0072] 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.
[0073] 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 and coupled to one side thereof.
[0074] 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) and the housing box (30).
[0075] The above opening / closing member (200) is connected and coupled to the main body (100) through a hinge member (300).
[0076] 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.
[0077] The above clamping joint (220) is formed in a plate shape having a connecting hole (222) formed in the center.
[0078] 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).
[0079] 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).
[0080] The above fastener (2310) is formed in a 'ㄷ' shape and has a joining hole (2312) and a rotating hole (2314) on each side.
[0081] 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).
[0082] The above rotary ball (2314) is positioned so that a ring (2320) described later is fitted into it.
[0083] 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.
[0084] The above-mentioned ring rotation part (2322) is fitted into the rotation hole (2314) of the clamp (2310) and connected to the clamp (2310).
[0085] 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.
[0086] 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.
[0087]
[0088] <Example 3>
[0089] As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the components of the third embodiment of the connector for connecting a conduit and a housing box according to the present invention are schematically examined. The connector comprises a main body (100) on one side of which a conduit is fitted and positioned inside and on the other side of which a housing box is connected, and an opening / closing member (200) formed by being connected 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).
[0090] 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.
[0091] The above components are described in detail as follows.
[0092] The above main body (100) is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a cylindrical housing joint (102) on one side and an empty space formed inside so that a wire conduit can be positioned.
[0093] 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) and the housing box (30).
[0094] The above housing coupling portion (102) is formed in a cylindrical shape with a screw portion formed along the edge so that it can be coupled with the housing box (30) and an empty space formed inside so that a wire can pass through.
[0095] The above main body (100) additionally has a groove along the inner edge and has a reinforcing member (400) fitted into the groove.
[0096] 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).
[0097] In addition, since the components of the main body (100) are the same as the components of the main body (100) of the first embodiment, a detailed description is omitted.
[0098] 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 and coupled to one side thereof.
[0099] 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).
[0100] The above opening / closing member (200) additionally has a groove along the inner edge and has a reinforcing member (400) fitted into the groove.
[0101] 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).
[0102] In addition, since the components of the opening / closing member (200) are the same as the components of the opening / closing member (200) of the first embodiment, a detailed description is omitted.
[0103] 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).
[0104]
[0105] In the above, the configuration and operation of the connector for connecting the wire conduit and the housing box 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) on one side of which a wire pipe is fitted and positioned inside and on the other side of which a housing box is connected and coupled; 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) is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape with a cylindrical housing joint (102) on one side and an empty space formed inside so that a wire pipe can be positioned. Here, The above housing joint (102) is characterized by being formed in a cylindrical shape having a screw portion formed along the outer circumferential edge so as to be coupled with the housing box, and an empty space formed inside so as to allow wires to pass through. A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
2. In the first paragraph, the main body (100) has a connecting hole (120) having a screw portion on the inner surface, A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box, characterized in that the above-mentioned connecting hole (120) is fitted with a fixing bolt (125) through a screw portion.
3. In the first paragraph, the main body (100) 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, a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
4. In the third paragraph, 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). A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
5. In the first paragraph, the 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 and coupled to one side thereof. A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
6. In the fifth paragraph, the opening / closing member (200) is characterized in that a connecting member (210) is formed to protrude outward on one side and a hinge member (300) is positioned to be connected to the other side, and a connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
7. In the 6th paragraph, 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). A connector for connecting a screwless conduit and a steel conduit and a housing box.
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