WO2021242031A1

WO2021242031A1 - Cable tray having one-touch assembly structure

Info

Publication number: WO2021242031A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/006620
Authority: WO
Inventors: 배형성
Original assignee: 주식회사 이노플라텍
Priority date: 2020-05-29
Filing date: 2021-05-27
Publication date: 2021-12-02
Also published as: KR102193750B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cable tray and, more specifically, to a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, which can be simply assembled with one touch and facilitates angle adjustment. To this end, the present invention has side panels arranged to be spaced apart and a support panel, and includes a plurality of connectors for a provision angle, a straight section length, an intersecting section and the like so as to easily assemble the panels with one touch.

Description

Cable tray with one-touch assembly structure

The present invention relates to a cable tray, and more particularly, to a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure that can be easily assembled in a one-touch method and can easily adjust an angle.

In general, a cable tray is used for supporting and protecting cables when installing power, control, communication and instrumentation cables, etc., and is made of a non-combustible or metallic material.

Specifically, the cable tray is usually standardized to a predetermined size and can be selectively assembled according to the number or length of cables and the separation distance of anchor bolts pre-installed on the ceiling inside the structure.

Such a cable tray can prevent the occurrence of space restrictions by allowing multiple cables to be suspended at a designated location in the space to be installed.

With respect to such a 'prefabricated cable tray', the present inventor (Patent Document 0001) proposed as the name of 'prefabricated cable tray using flame-retardant plastic' through Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1356141 (announced date: 2014.01.24.) there is a bar

Specifically, the conventional prefabricated cable tray includes a side panel disposed to face each other, a plurality of ring members for supporting the side panel, and a connecting device for connecting the side panel in a longitudinal direction.

However, in the case of connecting a plurality of cable trays in the longitudinal direction, a separate fixture and fastening means such as bolts and nuts for fixing them are absolutely necessary.

In addition, the conventional cable tray has to be installed to be curved depending on the shape of the space to be installed, so there is a hassle of assembling the cable tray by adjusting the installation angle of the cable tray according to the curved ceiling shape.

[Prior art literature]

[Patent Literature]

(Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1356141 (Registered on Jan. 24, 2014)

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and it can be easily assembled in a one-touch method, and the cable tray has a one-touch assembly structure with easy angle adjustment so that the angle can be easily adjusted and installed in a curved installation space. Its purpose is to provide

A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention for realizing the above object includes: side panels spaced apart from each other to face both sides of the cable along the longitudinal direction in which the cables are laid; a support panel having both sides coupled between opposite surfaces of the side panel, and providing a receiving space with an open upper side to accommodate the cable; and a snap-fit method to the end of the side panel so that the side panel can be continuously connected along the curved longitudinal direction of the cable, and the vertical angle of the connected side panel can be adjusted It may include; a connector for angle adjustment that is hinged to do so.

In this case, the angle adjustment connector includes: a first member provided with a first coupling portion elastically fitted and fixed to one end of the side panel; and a second member coupled to the first member so as to be pivotable up and down via a hinge shaft, and provided with a second coupling portion elastically fitted to the other end of another side panel disposed in series with the side panel. can do.

In addition, the first coupling part has a flat cross-section formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a shape surrounding one end of the side panel, and is elastically fitted into the first fastening hole provided at one end of the side panel. A first fastening protrusion is provided on one side of the inner side so that it can be coupled, and the second coupling part has a flat cross-section formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a shape surrounding the other end of the side panel, and the side It may further include a second fastening protrusion provided on one side of the inner side so that it can be elastically fitted into the second fastening hole provided at the other end of the panel.

In addition, the first and second coupling parts may further include a side in which an elastic force is applied to the first and second fastening protrusions by having cut-out grooves formed on both sides thereof with the first and second fastening protrusions interposed therebetween. .

In addition, the hinge shaft is composed of a fastening structure of a bolt and a nut, so that the position can be fixed after the angle adjustment of the consecutively arranged side panels is completed.

In addition, protrusions protruding upward so that the support panel can be seated are formed on the opposite surface of the side panel, respectively, and the bottom surface of the support panel includes a groove portion coupled to correspond to the protrusion. have.

In addition, the protrusion may be formed to have a corresponding length in the longitudinal direction of the side panel, and the support panel may be slidably coupled along the protrusion.

In addition, the support panel may further include a plurality of through-holes formed through the body.

In addition, when forming a straight section using the side panel and the support panel, the lengthwise direction so that they can be fitted in a snap-fit manner to one end of the side panel and the other end of another side panel that is arranged in succession. It may further include; a straight section connector provided with a 'C'-shaped coupling part on both sides.

In addition, when forming an intersection section using the side panel and the support panel, the lengthwise direction of the side panel to be fitted in a snap-fit manner to the other end of the other side panel that is arranged in succession with one end of the side panel. In addition to the 'C'-shaped coupling portion is formed on both sides, when viewed in plan, the cross section connector formed by bending at a right angle; may further include.

As described above, in the cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention, the side panel can be simply assembled in a one-touch method in the longitudinal direction in which the cable is installed, and to correspond to the curved installation space without a separate fastening member. It has the effect of being able to easily adjust the installation angle of the side panel, the length of the straight section, and the cross section, etc.

1 is a view showing a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a cable tray coupled through a connector for angle adjustment according to the present invention.

3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2 .

4 is a view showing a connector for angle adjustment applied to a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure of the present invention.

5 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 4 .

6 and 7 are views showing a state in which the cable tray is assembled in various forms using the angle adjustment connector according to the present invention.

8 and 9 are a perspective view and a plan view showing a straight section connector applied to a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure of the present invention.

10 is a view showing a state in which the cable tray is assembled using the cross section connector according to the present invention.

11 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 10 .

12 is a perspective view showing a cross section connector applied to a cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a preferred embodiment of the cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that only the same components are marked with the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are displayed on different drawings.

In addition, in describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations will be omitted so as not to obscure the gist of the present invention.

In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

1 is an overall perspective view of a cable tray according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cable tray coupled through a connector for angle adjustment according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1 , although it is shown as an example that the cable tray 100 having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention is installed to be excessively bent and angled in the illustration, the cable tray to fit the environment in the actual installation example. (100) is a natural fact.

As shown, the cable tray 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention largely includes a side panel 110 , a support panel 120 , and a connector 130 for angle adjustment.

The configuration of the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

First, the side panel 110 may be spaced apart from each other to face both sides of the cable along the longitudinal direction in which the installation target cable (not shown) is laid.

* The side panel 110 may be standardized to a predetermined length, and may be divided into a plurality of pieces for easy installation.

These side panels 110 may be installed in succession along the longitudinal direction of the cable through various types of

connectors

130 , 140 , 150 to be described later.

Referring to FIG. 2 , first and

second fastening holes

113a and 113b are formed at both ends of the side panel 110 in the longitudinal direction so that they can be continuously connected via

connectors

130 , 140 , 150 having various structures to be described later. to form

In addition, both sides of the support panel 120 are coupled between the opposing surfaces of the pair of side panels 110 to provide a receiving space S having an open upper side at least to accommodate and support the cable.

Preferably, referring to FIG. 3 , protrusions 111 protruding upward so that the support panel 120 can be seated are formed on the opposite surface of the side panel 110, respectively, and protrusions ( A groove 121 coupled to the corresponding 111 may be provided.

In this case, the protrusion 111 is formed to have a corresponding length in the longitudinal direction of the side panel 110 , and the support panel 120 is slidably coupled along the protrusion 111 .

Accordingly, the mounting position of the support panel 120 may be installed while moving along the longitudinal direction of the side panel 110 in some cases.

In addition, the support panel 120 is formed with a plurality of through-holes 123 in the vertical direction in the main body. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that the inside of the receiving space (S) can be smoothly ventilated, and accordingly, it is prevented that dust settles or foreign substances are accumulated in the receiving space (S).

Then, the angle adjustment connector 130 serves to continuously connect the side panel 110 along the curved longitudinal direction of the cable.

To this end, the angle adjustment connector 130 is fitted to the end of the side panel 110 in a snap-fit method, as well as to enable vertical angle adjustment of the adjacent side panel 110 . It may be hinge-coupled via the hinge shaft 135 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the angle adjustment connector 130 includes a first member 131 provided with a first coupling part 131a elastically fitted and fixed to one end of the side panel 110 , and the first member A second coupling part (133a) that is coupled to be pivotable up and down via the 131 and the hinge shaft 135 and elastically fitted to the other end of another side panel disposed adjacent to the side panel 110 in succession. It includes a second member 133 provided with.

In a specific embodiment, the first coupling part 131a has a flat cross-section formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a shape surrounding one end of the side panel 110 , and one side of the side panel 110 . A first fastening protrusion 131b is provided on one inner side so that it can be elastically fitted to the first fastening hole 113a provided at the end.

In addition, the second coupling part 133a has a flat cross-section formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a shape surrounding the other end of the side panel 110, and the second coupling part 133a is provided at the other end of the side panel 110. A second fastening protrusion 133b is provided on one side of the inner side so that it can be elastically fitted into the second fastening hole 113b.

The first coupling part 131a constituting the angle adjustment connector 130 is connected to and coupled to the adjacent both side panels 110 using the above-described angle adjustment connector 130, and only the fitting operation is performed on both side panels. The first fastening protrusion 131b and the second fastening protrusion 133b of the second coupling part 133a are coupled to the first fastening hole 113a and the second fastening hole 113b of the corresponding side panel 110 .

And by adjusting the angle via the hinge shaft 135 of the angle adjustment connector 130 to form an inclined surface with respect to the side panel 110 in one direction, the opposite direction may be formed to be stepped.

In addition, the first and

second coupling parts

131a and 133a have a cut-out groove 137 with an opening in the fitting direction so that elastic force can be applied to the first and

second fastening protrusions

131b and 133b on one inner side surface of the first and

second coupling parts

131a and 133a. Each of these can be formed.

On the other hand, preferably, referring to FIG. 5 , the hinge shaft 135 connecting the first coupling part and the second coupling part may be configured as a fastening structure of a bolt 135a and a nut 135b, and accordingly the side arranged in succession. After the angle adjustment of the panel 110 is finally completed, the position of the angle adjustment connector 130 may be fixed by tightening the nut 135b to the bolt 135a.

The angle of the side panel 110 can be freely adjusted using the angle adjustment connector 130 of this structure, and the cable tray 100 can be adjusted in FIGS. 6 and 7 through the angle adjustment of the angle adjustment connector 130 . It can be manipulated in the same way as

8 and 9, the cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention can use the straight section connector 140 when forming a straight section using the side panel 110 and the support panel 120. .

Specifically, the straight section connector 140 has one end of the side panel 110 and the other end of another side panel 110 disposed in series, that is, the first and

second fastening holes

113a and 113b (see FIG. 3 ). ) may be provided with a 'C'-shaped coupling portion 141 on both sides in the longitudinal direction to be fitted in a snap-fit method, respectively.

In this case, the structure in which the straight section connector 140 is elastically fitted may be formed in the same structure as the above-described angle adjusting connector 130 .

10 to 13 , the cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention may use the cross section connector 150 when forming the cross section using the side panel 110 and the support panel 120 .

Specifically, the cross section connector 150 snap-fits to one end of the side panel 110 and the other end of the other side panel 110 disposed in series, that is, the first and

second fastening holes

113a and 113b, respectively. A 'C'-shaped coupling part 151 (refer to FIG. 13 ) may be formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction to be fitted in a (Snap-fit) manner.

In addition, when viewed in a plan view, the center of the cross section connector 150 may be bent at a right angle.

In this cross section connector 150, four side panels 110 are installed per cross section, so that the cable tray as a whole can form a cross section of a (+) shape.

In this case, the structure in which the cross section connector 150 is elastically fitted may be formed in the same structure as the above-described angle adjustment connector 130 .

On the other hand, the above-described cross section connector 150, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, further includes a protrusion plate 152 formed horizontally with a set size in a direction opposite to the center bent at a right angle.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 , a support panel 120 for accommodating and supporting a cable is coupled between the side panel 110 and the opposite surface of the side panel 110 to form an intersecting section, (+) It is preferable to position the support panel 120 also at the center of the cross section of the shape.

At this time, the protrusion plate 152 formed in the above-mentioned cross section connector 150 serves to support the support panel 120 at the center of the cross section, and when the user looks at the cable tray from the bottom, it occurs in the cross section. It plays a role of covering so that there is no visual blank section.

The cable tray 100 having a one-touch assembly structure according to the present invention having the above configuration can simply assemble the side panel 110 in a one-touch method in the longitudinal direction in which the cables are laid, and does not include a separate fastening member. It can be installed by easily adjusting the angle of the side panel to correspond to the curved installation space without the need for installation (refer to FIG. 1).

Specifically, when the bending section of the cable tray 100 is formed, the installation angle can be adjusted by assembling the side panels 110 one after another using the angle adjustment connector 130 .

In addition, when the straight section of the cable tray 100 is formed, the side panel 110 can be sequentially installed along the longitudinal direction using the straight section connector 140 .

In addition, when forming the cross section of the cable tray 100, the cross section connector 150 can be used to assemble the cross section of the side panel 110 in a (+) shape.

As such, the installation angle of the side panel 110, the length of the straight section, the cross section, etc. can be easily and easily assembled in a one-touch method through the plurality of

connectors

130, 140, 150 as described above, so the cable tray 100 installation efficiency can be increased, and labor costs can be lowered.

The present invention described above is limited to the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings because various substitutions and modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention for those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. it's not going to be

[Explanation of code]

C : Cable S : Receiving space

100: cable tray 110: side panel

111: protrusion 113a: first fastening hole

113b: second fastening hole 120: support panel

121: groove 123: through hole

130: angle adjustment connector 131: first member

131a: first coupling part 131b: first fastening protrusion

133: second member 133a: second coupling part

133b: second fastening projection 135: hinge shaft

135a: bolt 135b: nut

137: cut groove 140: straight section connector

141: coupling part 150: cross section connector

151: coupling part 152: protruding plate part

Claims

Side panels spaced apart from each other to face both sides of the cable along the longitudinal direction in which the cable is laid;

a support panel having both sides coupled between opposite surfaces of the side panel, and providing a receiving space with an open upper side to accommodate the cable; and

The side panel is fitted and coupled to the end of the side panel in a snap-fit method so as to continuously connect the side panel along the curved longitudinal direction of the cable, so that the vertical angle of the side panel to be connected can be adjusted. A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, comprising a hinge-coupled angle adjustment connector.
The method of claim 1,

The angle adjustment connector is,

a first member provided with a first coupling portion elastically fitted and fixed to one end of the side panel; and

A second member coupled to the first member so as to be pivotable up and down via a hinge shaft, and provided with a second coupling portion elastically fitted to the other end of another side panel disposed in series with the side panel; Cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that.
3. The method of claim 2,

The first coupling part,

A flat cross-section is formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a manner that wraps around one end of the side panel, and an inner side surface of the side panel so that it can be elastically fitted into the first fastening hole provided at one end of the side panel A first fastening projection; is provided,

The second coupling part,

A flat cross-section is formed in a 'C' shape so that it can be fitted in a manner that wraps around the other end of the side panel, and the inner side surface is elastically fitted into the second fastening hole provided at the other end of the side panel. A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further comprises a second fastening protrusion.
4. The method of claim 3,

On one side of the inner side of the first and second coupling parts,

The cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further comprises adding an elastic force to the first and second fastening protrusions by forming cut-out grooves on both sides with the first and second fastening protrusions therebetween.
3. The method of claim 2,

The hinge shaft is

A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure that is composed of a fastening structure of bolts and nuts, so that the position can be fixed after the angle adjustment of the side panels arranged in succession is completed.
The method of claim 1,

A protrusion protruding upward so that the support panel can be seated is formed on the opposite surface of the side panel, respectively;

A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further includes a groove portion coupled to the bottom surface of the support panel corresponding to the protrusion.
7. The method of claim 6,

The cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that the protrusion is formed to have a corresponding length in the longitudinal direction of the side panel, and the support panel is slidably coupled along the protrusion.
The method of claim 1,

The support panel,

Cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further comprises a plurality of through-holes formed through the body.
The method of claim 1,

When forming a straight section using the side panel and the support panel,

A straight section provided with a 'C'-shaped coupling part on both sides in the longitudinal direction so that it can be fitted in a snap-fit method to the other end of another side panel that is arranged consecutively with one end of the side panel. A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further comprises a connector.
The method of claim 1,

When forming an intersection section using the side panel and the support panel,

A 'C'-shaped coupling part is formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction so that it can be fitted in a snap-fit method to the other end of another side panel that is arranged in succession with one end of the side panel, A cable tray having a one-touch assembly structure, characterized in that it further comprises; a cross section connector having a center bent at a right angle when viewed.