CN217692629U

CN217692629U - Cable sheath

Info

Publication number: CN217692629U
Application number: CN202221852565.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈志达
Original assignee: Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd
Current assignee: Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd
Priority date: 2022-07-18
Filing date: 2022-07-18
Publication date: 2022-10-28
Anticipated expiration: 2032-07-18

Abstract

A cable sheath comprises a first housing (10) and a second housing (20). The first shell is provided with a first fixing groove (11) and a first wiring groove (12) which are continuously arranged. The first fixing groove and the first routing groove are open at one side in the first direction (F) to allow the cable tab and the cable to be inserted into the first fixing groove and the first routing groove, respectively, in the first direction. The groove wall of the first fixing groove is arranged to abut against the cable head embedded therein to limit the movement of the cable head in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second housing is detachably covered on the first housing to cover the first fixing groove and the open side of the first wiring groove along the first direction. The second housing and the first housing are capable of abutting against the cable tabs embedded in the first fixing groove in the first direction and the opposite direction, respectively, to restrict the cable tabs from moving in a direction parallel to the first direction. The cable sheath can limit the wiring direction of the cable, and is favorable for ensuring the stability of the communication performance of the bent cable and the cable connector.

Description

Cable sheath

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a sheath especially relates to a cable sheath.

Background

The ethernet cable is used for data transmission of the system. In particular fields, such as medical equipment, reliability of ethernet cables is more important, and improper installation can cause ethernet instability. Common installation problems such as sudden cable turns from the connection with the cable splice, which tends to loosen the connection and cause communication failures and data loss due to overstressing the cable.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model aims at providing a cable sheath, it can restrict walking of cable line direction.

The utility model provides a cable sheath, it includes a first casing and a second casing. The first housing has a first fixing groove and a first wiring groove which are continuously formed. The first fixing groove and the first routing groove are open at one side in a first direction to allow the cable tab and a cable connected to the cable tab to be inserted into the first fixing groove and the first routing groove, respectively, in the first direction. The groove wall of the first fixing groove is configured to abut against the cable head embedded therein to restrict the cable head from moving in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second housing is detachably provided to the first housing to cover the first fixing groove and the open side of the first routing groove in the first direction. The second housing and the first housing are capable of abutting against the cable tabs embedded in the first fixing groove in the first direction and the opposite direction, respectively, to restrict the cable tabs from moving in a direction parallel to the first direction.

This cable sheath is fixed in first fixed slot through first casing and second casing combination with cable joint to through the line direction of walking of first trough restriction cable, especially when being applied to the guide cable and walk the line along controllable crooked route, do benefit to the stability of the communication performance of guarantee crooked cable and cable joint.

In another exemplary embodiment of the cable sheath, the first housing and the second housing define a connector assembling opening for a cable connector to pass through at one end of the first fixing groove far away from the first cabling groove, and define an outlet opening for a cable to pass through at one end of the first cabling groove far away from the first fixing groove.

In yet another exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the first routing channel is configured to be bent to direct a cable embedded therein to change routing directions. Whereby the cable can be routed along a controlled curved path.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the first raceway extends along a trajectory perpendicular to the first direction and comprises a first straight section, a turn section and a second straight section arranged in succession. The first straight section and the second straight section extend along a straight line, and an included angle between the extending directions of the first straight section and the second straight section is larger than or equal to 90 degrees and smaller than 180 degrees. The structure is simple and space-saving.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable sheath, the first housing is provided with several first snap-in parts. The second casing is provided with several second joint portions. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are arranged in the process that the second shell is assembled on the first shell along the first direction, and each first clamping portion is clamped with one second clamping portion to fix the relative positions of the first shell and the second shell. Whereby the assembly of the first housing and the second housing can be facilitated.

In still another exemplary embodiment of the cable sheath, the first clamping portion is convexly arranged on the outer surface of the first shell along a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each second joint portion is arranged to be plate-shaped and comprises two supporting arms and a lap beam. The support arm extends in a first direction. Two ends of the lap-joint beam are respectively connected with the two supporting arms. The first clamping portion is clamped on the second clamping portion by being lapped on the lapping beam and clamped between the two supporting arms. The structural stability is good.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the first housing further has pairs of guide ribs. The guiding convex ribs are arranged on the outer surface of the first shell in a protruding mode and extend along the first direction. Each pair of guide convex ridges are respectively arranged on two sides of one second clamping portion so as to guide the second shell to move along the first direction by abutting against the second clamping portions in the process that the second shell is assembled on the first shell along the first direction. Whereby the assembly of the first housing and the second housing can be facilitated.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the first housing is provided with a stop ridge arranged in a protruding manner in the direction opposite to the first direction within the first cabling channel. The limiting ridge can abut against the cable embedded in the first wiring groove along the direction opposite to the first direction so as to limit the position of the cable along the first direction. Whereby the position of the cable can be further restricted.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the first housing is provided with a detent plate at an end of the first cabling channel adjacent to the first fixation groove. The clamping plate has a bayonet for the cable to pass through. The bayonet is open on one side in the first direction to allow the cable to be inserted in the first direction. Whereby the position of the cable can be further restricted.

In a further exemplary embodiment of the cable sheath, the second housing has a second fixing groove and a second cabling groove arranged in succession. The second fixing groove is opposite to the first fixing groove along the first direction and forms a connector accommodating cavity for accommodating the cable connector together with the first fixing groove. The second wiring groove is opposite to the first wiring groove along the first direction and forms a pipe cavity for accommodating the cable together with the first wiring groove. Thereby facilitating an increase in the strength of the second housing.

In yet another exemplary embodiment of the cable jacket, the cable joint is an RJ45 shielded joint. The first shell is provided with a first abdicating notch used for avoiding a flange of a shielding shell of the RJ45 shielding connector. The second shell is provided with a second abdicating notch used for avoiding a card of the RJ45 shielding connector. Whereby the cable jacket can be adapted to an RJ45 shielded connector.

Drawings

The following drawings are only schematic illustrations and explanations of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a cable jacket.

Fig. 2 is another angled perspective view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a top view of the first housing of the cable jacket of fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a view showing a state where the cable and the cable header are embedded in the first housing.

Fig. 6 is a view for showing a state in which the cable and the cable joint are assembled with the cable sheath.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a second housing of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of an RJ45 shielded connector.

Description of the reference symbols

10. First shell

11. First fixing groove

12. First wiring groove

121. First straight section

122. Turning section

123. Second straight section

13. First clamping part

14. Guiding convex edge

15. Spacing convex ridge

16. Clamping plate

161. Bayonet

17. First abdication gap

20. Second shell

21. Second fixing groove

22. Second wiring groove

23. Second clamping part

231. Support arm

232. Lap joint beam

27. Second abdication gap

41. Joint assembling port

42. Wire outlet

51. Joint accommodating cavity

52. Tube cavity

80. Cable connector

81. Card with detachable cover

82. Wire hoop

83. Flange of shielding case

90. Cable with a flexible connection

F first direction

Angle theta

Detailed Description

In order to clearly understand the technical features, objects, and effects of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components.

"exemplary" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration" herein, and any illustration, embodiment, or steps described as "exemplary" herein should not be construed as a preferred or advantageous alternative.

In this document, "first", "second", etc. do not mean their importance or order, etc., but merely mean that they are distinguished from each other so as to facilitate the description of the document.

For the sake of simplicity, only the parts relevant to the present invention are schematically shown in the drawings, and they do not represent the actual structure as a product.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a cable jacket. Fig. 2 is another angled perspective view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1. Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1. As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the cable sheath includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20. Fig. 4 is a top view of the first housing 10 of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1 in a first direction F. As shown in fig. 3 and 4, the first housing 10 has a first fixing groove 11 and a first wiring groove 12 which are continuously provided. The first fixing groove 11 and the first routing groove 12 are open at one side (i.e., an upper side in fig. 3) in the first direction F to allow a cable tab and a cable connected to the cable tab to be inserted into the first fixing groove 11 and the first routing groove 12, respectively, in the first direction F. Fig. 5 shows a state where the cable 90 and the cable connector 80 are embedded in the first housing 10. As shown in fig. 5, the routing direction of the cable 90 embedded in the first cabling channel 12 is limited by the shape of the first cabling channel 12.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the second housing 20 is detachably provided to the first housing 10 to cover the first fixing groove 11 and the open side of the first routing groove 12 in the first direction F. The second housing 20 and the first housing 10 can abut against the cable tabs inserted into the first fixing grooves 11 in the first direction F and the opposite direction thereof, respectively, to restrict the cable tabs from moving in a direction parallel to the first direction F. Fig. 6 shows a state where the cable 90 and the cable connector 80 are assembled with the cable sheath, and as shown in fig. 6, the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 abut against the cable connector 80 from the upper and lower sides of the cable connector 80, respectively, to restrict the cable connector 80 from moving in a direction parallel to the first direction F.

The groove wall of the first fixing groove 11 is arranged to be able to abut against a cable head embedded therein to restrict the cable head from moving in a direction perpendicular to the first direction F. Specifically, as shown in fig. 5, the groove wall of the first fixing groove 11 can abut against the cable head 80 from both upper and lower sides, and as shown in fig. 6, the groove wall of the first fixing groove 11 can abut against the cable head 80 from both left and right sides, thereby restricting the cable head 80 from moving in a direction perpendicular to the first direction F. In the exemplary embodiment, the specific shape of the first fixing groove 11 is set according to the cable connector to which it is to be applied.

When the cable fixing device is used, a cable connector and a cable connected to the cable connector are respectively embedded into the first fixing groove 11 and the first wiring groove 12 along the first direction F, and then the second shell 20 is covered on the first shell 10 along the first direction F.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a second housing of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cable jacket shown in fig. 1. As shown in fig. 7 and 8, in the present exemplary embodiment, the second housing 20 has one second fixing groove 21 and one second routing groove 22 which are continuously provided. The second fixing groove 21 is opposite to the first fixing groove 11 along the first direction F and forms a connector receiving cavity 51 for receiving a cable connector with the first fixing groove 11. The second cabling channel 22 is opposite the first cabling channel 12 in the first direction F and forms a lumen 52 with the first cabling channel 12 for accommodating cables. Under the unchangeable condition of whole thickness at the cable sheath along first direction F, set up the space that partly holds cable joint and cable in the second casing, be favorable to improving the intensity of second casing. But is not limited thereto, in other exemplary embodiments, the second housing 20 may be provided in a plate shape without the second fixing groove and the second routing groove.

As shown in fig. 1, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 define a connector mounting opening 41 for a cable connector to be inserted through at an end of the first fixing groove 11 away from the first wire casing 12, and define an outlet opening 42 for a cable to be inserted through at an end of the first wire casing 12 away from the first fixing groove 11.

As shown in fig. 3-5, in an exemplary embodiment, the first routing channel 12 is configured to be bent to direct a cable 90 embedded therein to change routing directions. Whereby the cable can be routed along a controlled curved path. But not limited thereto, in other exemplary embodiments, the first routing groove 12 may also be provided in a straight shape.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, in the present exemplary embodiment, the first routing groove 12 extends along a trajectory perpendicular to the first direction F and includes one first straight section 121, one turn section 122, and one second straight section 123 that are arranged in series. The first straight segment 121 and the second straight segment 123 both extend along a straight line, and an included angle θ between extension directions of the first straight segment 121 and the second straight segment 123 is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees (90 degrees is taken as an example in the exemplary embodiment). The structure is simple and space-saving, but not limited thereto. In the exemplary embodiment, the length of each segment can be set according to actual needs.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the exemplary embodiment, the first housing 10 is provided with a plurality of first snap portions 13. The second housing 20 is provided with a plurality of second engaging portions 23. The number of the first clamping parts 13 is equal to that of the second clamping parts 23. The first clamping portions 13 and the second clamping portions 23 are arranged in such a way that each first clamping portion 13 is clamped with one second clamping portion 23 to fix the relative positions of the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 in the process that the second shell 20 is assembled on the first shell 10 along the first direction F. Whereby the assembly of the first and

second housings

10 and 20 can be facilitated. However, in other exemplary embodiments, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 may be removably connected by other structures.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the present exemplary embodiment, the first catching portion 13 is provided to protrude in a direction perpendicular to the first direction F on the outer surface of the first housing 10, which is, for example, in a hook shape. Each of the second clamping portions 23 is provided in a plate shape and includes two support arms 231 and one bridge beam 232. The support arm 231 extends in the first direction F. The two ends of the bridging beam 232 are connected to the two support arms 231, respectively. The first engaging portion 13 engages with the second engaging portion 23 by engaging with the engaging beam 232 and being sandwiched between the two supporting arms 231. The structural stability is good. However, in other exemplary embodiments, the first clip portion 13 and the second clip portion 23 may be configured to be engaged with each other.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, in the exemplary embodiment, the first housing 10 further has a plurality of pairs of guide ribs 14. The guide protrusions 14 are protrudingly provided on the outer surface of the first housing 10 and extend in the first direction F. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, each pair of guiding protrusions 14 is respectively disposed at both sides of one second catching portion 23 to guide the second housing 20 to move in the first direction F by abutting against the second catching portion 23 during the assembly of the second housing 20 to the first housing 10 in the first direction F. Whereby the assembly of the first and

second housings

10 and 20 can be facilitated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other exemplary embodiments, the guide rib may not be provided.

As shown in fig. 8, in the exemplary embodiment, the first housing 10 is provided with a stopper ridge 15 provided to protrude in a direction opposite to the first direction F in the first wiring groove 12. The stop ridge 15 can abut against the cable embedded in the first cabling channel 12 in the direction opposite to the first direction F to limit the position of the cable in the first direction F. Whereby the position of the cable can be further restricted. But is not limited thereto, and in other exemplary embodiments, the stop ridge may not be provided.

As shown in fig. 3, 5, 6 and 8, in the exemplary embodiment, the first housing 10 is provided with two detent plates 16 at one end of the first wiring groove 12 close to the first fixing groove 11. The locking plate 16 has a locking opening 161 for the cable to pass through. The bayonet 161 is open at one side in the first direction F to allow the cable to be inserted in the first direction F. In use, the bayonet 161 is used, for example, to form a transition fit with the ferrule 82 of the cable fitting 80 (see fig. 5 and 9) surrounding the cable 90, or with the cable 90, whereby the position of the cable may be further restricted. In the illustrated embodiment, the number of detent plates 16 can be adjusted as desired.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cable connector is an RJ45 shielded connector as shown in fig. 9. As shown in fig. 1, the first housing 10 is provided with a first relief notch 17 for avoiding a flange 83 of a shield shell of an RJ45 shield connector. The second housing 20 is provided with a second relief notch 27 for avoiding a catch 81 of the RJ45 shielded connector. Whereby the cable jacket is adapted for an RJ45 shielded connector. In other exemplary embodiments, the cable connector may be configured accordingly according to different cable connector types, for example, the first and second yield notches may not be provided.

It should be understood that although the specification has been described in terms of various embodiments, not every embodiment includes every single embodiment, and such description is for clarity purposes only, and it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the specification as a whole can be combined as appropriate to form additional embodiments as will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

The above list of details is only for the practical examples of the present invention, and they are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and all equivalent embodiments or modifications, such as combinations, divisions or repetitions of the features, which do not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention, should be included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable jacket, comprising:

a first housing (10) having a first fixing groove (11) and a first routing groove (12) which are continuously provided, the first fixing groove (11) and the first routing groove (12) being openly provided along one side of a first direction (F) to allow a cable connector and a cable connected to the cable connector to be inserted into the first fixing groove (11) and the first routing groove (12) respectively along the first direction (F), a groove wall of the first fixing groove (11) being provided to be capable of abutting against the cable connector inserted therein to restrict the cable connector from moving in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (F); and

a second housing (20) detachably provided to the first housing (10) to cover the first fixing groove (11) and the open side of the first routing groove (12) in the first direction (F), the second housing (20) and the first housing (10) being capable of abutting against a cable terminal embedded in the first fixing groove (11) in the first direction (F) and an opposite direction thereof, respectively, to restrict the cable terminal from moving in a direction parallel to the first direction (F).

2. The cable sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) enclose a connector fitting opening (41) for cable connector to be inserted at an end of the first fixing groove (11) remote from the first cabling groove (12) and enclose an outlet opening (42) for cable to be inserted at an end of the first cabling groove (12) remote from the first fixing groove (11).

3. The cable jacket according to claim 1, characterized in that the first cabling channel (12) is arranged in a curve to guide a cable embedded therein to change routing direction.

4. The cable sheath according to claim 3, characterized in that the first routing groove (12) extends along a trajectory perpendicular to the first direction (F) and comprises a first straight section (121), a turn section (122) and a second straight section (123) arranged in succession, the first straight section (121) and the second straight section (123) each extend along a straight line and the angle between the directions of extension of the first straight section (121) and the second straight section (123) is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

5. The cable sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that the first housing (10) is provided with a plurality of first snap-in portions (13), the second housing (20) is provided with a plurality of second snap-in portions (23), the first snap-in portions (13) and the second snap-in portions (23) are arranged such that, in the process of assembling the second housing (20) to the first housing (10) along the first direction (F), each of the first snap-in portions (13) is snapped with one of the second snap-in portions (23) to fix the relative positions of the first housing (10) and the second housing (20).

6. The cable sheath according to claim 5, wherein the first catching portion (13) is protrusively provided on an outer surface of the first housing (10) in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (F), each of the second catching portions (23) is provided in a plate shape and includes two support arms (231) and an overlapping beam (232), the support arms (231) extend in the first direction (F), both ends of the overlapping beam (232) are connected to the two support arms (231), respectively, and the first catching portion (13) is caught to the second catching portion (23) by being overlapped to the overlapping beam (232) and being sandwiched between the two support arms (231).

7. The cable sheath according to claim 6, characterized in that the first casing (10) further has pairs of guide ribs (14), the guide ribs (14) being protrudingly provided on an outer surface of the first casing (10) and extending in the first direction (F), each pair of guide ribs (14) being provided on both sides of one of the second catching portions (23), respectively, to guide the second casing (20) to move in the first direction (F) by abutting against the second catching portions (23) during the assembly of the second casing (20) to the first casing (10) in the first direction (F).

8. The cable sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that the first housing (10) is provided with a stop ridge (15) in the first cabling channel (12) which is arranged protruding in the direction opposite to the first direction (F), the stop ridge (15) being capable of abutting against a cable embedded in the first cabling channel (12) in the direction opposite to the first direction (F) to limit the position of the cable in the first direction (F).

9. The cable sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that the first housing (10) is provided with a catch plate (16) at an end of the first cabling channel (12) close to the first fixation groove (11), the catch plate (16) having a bayonet opening (161) for cable to pass through, the bayonet opening (161) being open on one side in the first direction (F) to allow cable to be inserted in the first direction (F).

10. The cable sheath according to claim 1, characterized in that the second housing (20) has a second fixing groove (21) and a second cabling groove (22) arranged in series, the second fixing groove (21) being opposite to the first fixing groove (11) in the first direction (F) and forming a connector receiving chamber (51) for receiving a cable connector with the first fixing groove (11), the second cabling groove (22) being opposite to the first cabling groove (12) in the first direction (F) and forming a lumen (52) for receiving a cable with the first cabling groove (12).

11. Cable sheath according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the cable joint is an RJ45 shielded joint, the first housing (10) being provided with a first relief notch (17) for avoiding a flange of a shielding shell of the RJ45 shielded joint, the second housing (20) being provided with a second relief notch (27) for avoiding a card of the RJ45 shielded joint.