JP2002064923A - Cable support device - Google Patents
Cable support deviceInfo
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Abstract
Description
【0001】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ケーブル支持装置
に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cable support device.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】移動可能な給電ケーブルを高所から吊下
げるためには、ケーブルの上端部を支持固定する必要が
ある。その際、上端部以外はフリーしておく必要がある
ため、上端部の支持点にはケーブルの自重等の荷重によ
り非常に高い張力がかかることになる。このようにケー
ブルの支持点に高い張力がかかる場合の支持方法として
は、従来より、図4のように、サドルaを使用してケー
ブルbを吊下げた状態で固定するなどして対処してい
た。2. Description of the Related Art In order to suspend a movable power supply cable from a high place, it is necessary to support and fix the upper end of the cable. At that time, since it is necessary to keep the portion other than the upper end free, a very high tension is applied to the support point at the upper end due to the load such as the weight of the cable. As described above, as a supporting method when a high tension is applied to the supporting point of the cable, conventionally, as shown in FIG. 4, the cable b is fixed in a suspended state using the saddle a, and the like. Was.
【0003】[0003]
【本発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記
従来の方法では、ケーブルの把持箇所に高い張力が作用
するため、サドルの締め付けが弱い場合にはケーブルが
抜けてしまうし、強く締め付けた場合にはケーブルが切
れてしまうといった問題があり、その改善策が要望され
ている。However, in the above-mentioned conventional method, since a high tension acts on the gripping portion of the cable, if the saddle is weakly tightened, the cable comes off. However, there is a problem that the cable is cut, and a solution for the problem is demanded.
【0004】本発明は上記したような従来の問題を解決
するためになされたもので、その目的は、簡易な構造で
ケーブルに局部的に過剰な張力が作用することを確実に
回避し、かつケーブルが抜けることを防止することがで
きるケーブル支持装置を提供することにある。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to surely avoid excessive local tension acting on a cable with a simple structure, and It is an object of the present invention to provide a cable support device that can prevent a cable from coming off.
【0005】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記のような目的を達成
するために、本発明のケーブル支持装置は、ケーブルの
許容曲率半径以上の半径を有するリング状又は半円形状
のケーブル支持部材と、前記支持部材にケーブルを固定
する固定金具とより構成し、前記支持部材の外面に沿っ
てケーブルを乗置して吊下げた状態で前記固定金具によ
って固定することを特徴とするものである。In order to achieve the above object, a cable supporting device of the present invention comprises a ring-shaped or semi-circular cable supporting member having a radius larger than an allowable radius of curvature of a cable; A cable is fixed to the support member, and the cable is mounted along the outer surface of the support member and fixed by the fixture in a suspended state.
【0006】[0006]
【本発明の実施の形態】以下図面を参照しながら、本発
明に係るケーブル支持装置の実施の形態について説明す
る。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a cable support device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
【0007】<基本構成>本実施形態のケーブル支持装
置は、ケーブルの許容曲率半径以上の半径を有するリン
グ状のケーブル支持部材1と、この支持部材1にケーブ
ル3を固定する固定金具2とより構成する。そして、例
えば、一端3a(給電側)から移動可能な給電用などの
ケーブル3を前記ケーブル支持部材1の外面に沿って乗
置して下方3b(吊下側)へ導き、このケーブル3を吊
下げた状態で前記固定金具2によって保持固定する。<Basic Configuration> The cable support device of the present embodiment comprises a ring-shaped cable support member 1 having a radius equal to or larger than the allowable radius of curvature of the cable, and a fixing bracket 2 for fixing the cable 3 to the support member 1. Constitute. Then, for example, a cable 3 for power supply movable from one end 3a (power supply side) is placed along the outer surface of the cable support member 1 and guided downward 3b (hanging side), and the cable 3 is suspended. It is held and fixed by the fixture 2 in the lowered state.
【0008】[0008]
【第1実施例】図1に本発明に係るケーブル支持装置の
第1実施例の概略斜視図を示す。以下各部について詳述
する。FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a cable supporting device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, each part will be described in detail.
【0009】<ケーブル支持部材>上記ケーブル支持部
材1は、前記ケーブル3を高所から垂下させる状態で保
持するための金属製のリング状部材である。図2(a)
に示すように、ケーブル3は、図示しない配電盤などか
ら引き出された後に、所定長さの接続部3aを残して、
上記ケーブル支持部材1の円弧状外面1aに沿って曲げ
て湾曲部3cを形成し、さらにこのケーブル支持部材1
から下方へ向けてほぼ鉛直方向に垂下した状態で支持さ
れている。即ち、前記ケーブル3の湾曲部3cにおい
て、ケーブル支持部材1の円弧状外面1aにケーブル3
を乗置して固定保持する作用を行う。<Cable Support Member> The cable support member 1 is a metal ring-shaped member for holding the cable 3 in a state of hanging from a high place. FIG. 2 (a)
As shown in FIG. 5, after the cable 3 is pulled out from a switchboard or the like (not shown), the connection portion 3a having a predetermined length is left.
The cable support member 1 is bent along the arc-shaped outer surface 1a to form a curved portion 3c.
It is supported in a state of hanging substantially vertically downward from below. That is, in the curved portion 3c of the cable 3, the cable 3 is attached to the arc-shaped outer surface 1a of the cable support member 1.
Is mounted and fixedly held.
【0010】ここで、上記ケーブル支持部材1の半径
は、ケーブル3の許容曲げ半径より大きく設定する。そ
して、上記ケーブル3の湾曲部3cの曲げ半径が上記ケ
ーブル支持部材1によって許容曲げ半径より大きい状態
に保持され、この結果、上記ケーブル3が過剰に折り曲
げられるようなことがなく、ケーブル支持部材1による
ケーブル3の支持の作用を良好な状態で行うことが可能
となる。一方、前記ケーブル支持部材1には、下記固定
金具2を取付けるための図示しない貫通した孔を所定間
隔で設けてある。従って、下記固定金具2で、前記ケー
ブル支持部材1上にケーブル3を容易に固定することが
可能となる。Here, the radius of the cable support member 1 is set to be larger than the allowable bending radius of the cable 3. The bending radius of the bent portion 3c of the cable 3 is maintained by the cable supporting member 1 in a state larger than the allowable bending radius. As a result, the cable 3 is not excessively bent, and the cable supporting member 1 is not bent. It is possible to perform the operation of supporting the cable 3 in a favorable state. On the other hand, the cable support member 1 is provided with through holes (not shown) at predetermined intervals for attaching the below-described fixing brackets 2. Therefore, it is possible to easily fix the cable 3 on the cable support member 1 with the following fixing fitting 2.
【0011】<固定金具>固定金具2は、図1、図2
(a)に示すように、上記ケーブル支持部材1の円弧状
外面1aの両端部に取付ける。ただし、吊下げ長さが短
く荷重が小さい場合は、3a側の片端のみに設けても良
い。ここで、ケーブル3の湾曲部3cの形状は、ケーブ
ル支持部材1の円弧状外面1aに密着させた形状であ
り、このケーブルの形状(湾曲部3c)を崩さないよう
に、固定金具2とケーブル支持部材1とで前記ケーブル
3を挟みつけて固定する。固定金具2は、図示の例で
は、前記ケーブル3の横断面に対応させて円弧状に形成
しており、この円弧状内面21でケーブル3の外周面を
押圧し、ボルト22等で締め付けたものが挙げられる
(図1)。なお、本実施例1では、円弧状の固定金具2
を使用した例を説明したが、ケーブル3を固定でき、さ
らに軽量で高強度のものであれば、他の公知の固定金具
であってもよい。<Fixing Bracket> The fixing bracket 2 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in (a), the cable support member 1 is attached to both ends of the arc-shaped outer surface 1a. However, when the suspension length is short and the load is small, it may be provided only at one end on the 3a side. Here, the shape of the curved portion 3c of the cable 3 is a shape in which the curved portion 3c is in close contact with the arc-shaped outer surface 1a of the cable support member 1. The cable 3 is sandwiched between the support member 1 and fixed. In the illustrated example, the fixing bracket 2 is formed in an arc shape corresponding to the cross section of the cable 3, and the outer peripheral surface of the cable 3 is pressed by the arcuate inner surface 21 and fastened by a bolt 22 or the like. (FIG. 1). In the first embodiment, the arc-shaped fixing bracket 2 is used.
Although an example in which the cable 3 is used has been described, other known fixing brackets may be used as long as the cable 3 can be fixed, and the cable 3 is lightweight and has high strength.
【0012】[0012]
【第2実施例】本発明の第2実施例は、図2(b)のよ
うに、半円形状のケーブル支持部材からなるもので、ケ
ーブル3を円弧部11aで支持する半円形状のケーブル
支持部11と、この半円形状のケーブル支持部11の両
下端を連結する連結部12とから構成される。さらに上
記ケーブル支持部11は、円弧部11aと直線部11b
とからなり、円弧部11aは、前述した実施例1と同様
に、ケーブル3の許容曲率半径以上の半径を有し、この
結果、ケーブル3を良好な状態で支持することができ
る。一方直線部11bは、円弧部11aの下端から下方
へ直線状に延伸して形成する。この直線部11bには、
図示のように、前記固定金具2を取付けてある。そし
て、直線部11bと固定金具2の底部とは、平坦な面で
当接し、この結果、ケーブル3の固定を確実にかつ容易
に行うことができる。さらに連結部12は、上記直線部
11b、11bを連結する部材であり、アングル等の鋼
材を使用して連結固定する。Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention comprises a semicircular cable supporting member as shown in FIG. 2 (b), and a semicircular cable supporting the cable 3 by an arc portion 11a. It comprises a support portion 11 and a connection portion 12 connecting both lower ends of the semicircular cable support portion 11. Further, the cable support portion 11 includes an arc portion 11a and a straight portion 11b.
The arc portion 11a has a radius equal to or larger than the allowable radius of curvature of the cable 3 as in the first embodiment, and as a result, the cable 3 can be supported in a good state. On the other hand, the straight portion 11b is formed by extending linearly downward from the lower end of the arc portion 11a. In this straight portion 11b,
As shown, the fixture 2 is attached. Then, the straight portion 11b and the bottom of the fixture 2 abut on a flat surface, and as a result, the cable 3 can be securely and easily fixed. Further, the connecting portion 12 is a member for connecting the straight portions 11b, 11b, and is connected and fixed using a steel material such as an angle.
【0013】[0013]
【第3実施例】さらに本発明の第3実施例において、上
記ケーブル支持部材1の下部は、図3のように、基台4
によって支持することができる。この基台4は、軽量化
のために、例えば箱体で構成し、その上端面がケーブル
支持部材1の下部に沿うように円弧形状とする。したが
って、この基台4を使用することで、ケーブル支持部材
1の取付け又は取外しに要する手間と時間が不要とな
り、ケーブル支持装置、或いはケーブルの移動の迅速化
を図ることが可能となる。なお、基台4は、必要に応じ
て、ケーブル支持部材1と一体的に構成しても良い。Third Embodiment In the third embodiment of the present invention, the lower part of the cable supporting member 1 is mounted on a base 4 as shown in FIG.
Can be supported by The base 4 is formed of, for example, a box for weight reduction, and is formed in an arc shape such that an upper end surface thereof extends along a lower portion of the cable support member 1. Therefore, the use of the base 4 eliminates the labor and time required for attaching or detaching the cable support member 1, and makes it possible to speed up the movement of the cable support device or the cable. In addition, the base 4 may be integrally formed with the cable support member 1 as necessary.
【0014】なお、上記実施形態において示した各構成
部材の材質、諸形状や寸法等は一例であって、設計要求
等に基づき種々変更可能である。The materials, various shapes, dimensions, and the like of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be variously changed based on design requirements and the like.
【0015】<使用手順>以下、上記のように構成した
本発明のケーブル支持装置を使用する手順を説明する。
ケーブル支持装置を所定位置に設置する。即ち、所定位
置において、ケーブル支持部材1を取付け金具、例え
ば、アングルなどの鋼材からなる取付け用フレームに取
付ける。ただし、上記基台4を使用する場合は、この工
程を省略してもよい。次に、給電ケーブル3を保持する
ために、ケーブル3の上部を前記ケーブル支持部材1の
外面円弧形状に沿うように湾曲し、湾曲部3cを形成す
る。そして、ケーブル支持部材1の円弧状外面1aに、
ケーブル3を乗置する。<Procedure for Use> A procedure for using the cable supporting device of the present invention configured as described above will be described below.
Install the cable support in place. That is, at a predetermined position, the cable support member 1 is mounted on a mounting bracket, for example, a mounting frame made of a steel material such as an angle. However, when the base 4 is used, this step may be omitted. Next, in order to hold the power supply cable 3, the upper part of the cable 3 is curved so as to follow the arc shape of the outer surface of the cable support member 1 to form a curved portion 3c. Then, on the arc-shaped outer surface 1a of the cable support member 1,
The cable 3 is placed.
【0016】そして、上記ケーブル支持部材1に前記ケ
ーブル3を固定金具で押圧して固定する。これらの使用
手順により、ケーブル3を下方へ向けて直線状に吊下げ
る。なお、本実施の形態では、給電用ケーブルを用いた
ケーブル支持装置について説明したが、本発明は、別段
給電用ケーブルに限ることなく、他の用途のためのケー
ブルにも適用できる。Then, the cable 3 is pressed and fixed to the cable support member 1 with a fixing bracket. According to these usage procedures, the cable 3 is hung straight downward. In the present embodiment, the cable support device using the power supply cable has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a separate power supply cable, but can be applied to a cable for another use.
【0017】[0017]
【本発明の効果】本発明のケーブル支持装置は以上説明
したようになるから次のような効果を得ることができ
る。 <イ>ケーブルをケーブルの許容曲率半径以上の半径を
有するリング状又は半円形状のケーブル支持部材に乗置
して固定することにより、上記ケーブルが下方に垂れ下
がるように設置した場合においても、ケーブルの自重が
主にケーブル支持部材の円弧状外周面で支持することが
可能となり、ケーブルに局部的に過剰な張力が作用する
ことを確実に回避することができ、かつケーブルがずり
落ちることを防止することができる。 <ロ>ケーブル支持部材が、ケーブルの許容曲率半径以
上の半径を有するリング状又は半円形状をなしているか
ら、このケーブル支持部材の半径を適宜設定することに
より、支持部材の外面に沿うケーブルの曲げ半径を、適
切な形状に維持することができる。この結果、任意の太
さのケーブルに対しても、ケーブルが過剰に折り曲げら
れることを防止し、良好な状態でケーブルの支持を容易
に行うことが可能なケーブル支持装置を提供することが
できる。As described above, the cable supporting device of the present invention has the following effects. <A> Even when the cable is installed so as to hang down by mounting and fixing the cable on a ring-shaped or semi-circular cable support member having a radius equal to or larger than the allowable radius of curvature of the cable, Of the cable support member can be supported mainly by the arc-shaped outer peripheral surface of the cable support member, and it is possible to reliably prevent excessive tension from acting locally on the cable, and to prevent the cable from slipping down. be able to. <B> Since the cable supporting member has a ring shape or a semicircular shape having a radius equal to or larger than the allowable radius of curvature of the cable, the cable along the outer surface of the supporting member can be set by appropriately setting the radius of the cable supporting member. Can be maintained in an appropriate shape. As a result, it is possible to provide a cable support device that can prevent a cable having an arbitrary thickness from being excessively bent and can easily support the cable in a good state.
【図1】本発明に係るケーブル支持装置の第1実施例の
概略斜視図FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a cable support device according to the present invention.
【図2】(a)本発明に係るケーブル支持装置の1実施例
の横断面図 (b)本発明に係るケーブル支持装置の2実施例の横断面
図2A is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the cable support device according to the present invention. FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of two embodiments of the cable support device according to the present invention.
【図3】本発明に係るケーブル支持装置の第3実施例の
概略斜視図FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of the cable support device according to the present invention.
【図4】従来技術の横断面図FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the prior art.
1 ケーブル支持部材 1a 円弧状外面 11 ケーブル支持部 11a 円弧部 11b 直線部 12 連結部 2 固定金具 21 円弧状内面 22 ボルト 3 ケーブル 3a 給電側(接続部) 3b 吊下側 3c 湾曲部 4 基台 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cable support member 1a Arc-shaped outer surface 11 Cable support part 11a Arc part 11b Linear part 12 Connection part 2 Fixture 21 Arc-shaped inner surface 22 Bolt 3 Cable 3a Power supply side (connection part) 3b Suspended side 3c Curved part 4 Base
Claims (1)
るリング状又は半円形状のケーブル支持部材と、前記支
持部材にケーブルを固定する固定金具とより構成し、 前記支持部材の外面に沿ってケーブルを乗置して吊下げ
た状態で前記固定金具によって固定する、 ケーブル支持装置。1. A ring-shaped or semi-circular cable support member having a radius equal to or larger than an allowable radius of curvature of a cable, and a fixing member for fixing a cable to the support member, and along an outer surface of the support member. A cable supporting device, wherein the cable is mounted and fixed by the fixing bracket in a suspended state.
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