MULTI-POSITION HINGE FOR THE ANGULAR CONNECTION OF TWO CABLE TRAYS

Abstract

A multi-position hinge for the angular connection of two adjacent cable trays, includes a pin that defines a geometric articulation axis, a first member and a second member articulated together around the geometric axis. The first member and second member are each configured to be coupled to a corresponding cable tray. The multi-position hinge Includes two intermediate attachment members. Each of the intermediate attachment members are to be simultaneously coupled to a respective first member and second member and to a respective cable tray Each of the intermediate attachment members includes first coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective articulated element and second coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective cable tray.

Claims

1. A multi-position hinge for the angular connection of two adjacent cable trays, the multi-position binge comprising: a pin that defines a geometric articulation axis, a first member and a second member articulated together around said geometric axis, it being foreseen that said first member and second member are each configured to be coupled to a corresponding cable tray, wherein it includes two intermediate attachment members, it being foreseen that each of the intermediate attachment members are to be simultaneously coupled to a respective first member and second member and to a respective cable tray, wherein each of the intermediate attachment members includes first coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective articulated member and second coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective cable tray.

2. The multi-position hinge according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate attachment member consists of a body in the shape of an elongated plate.

3. The multi-position hinge according to claim 1, wherein the first coupling means of the intermediate attachment element comprises housings present at one of the ends thereof, for the insertion of an extension present in the first or second articulated element that includes a clipping retention system.

4. The multi-position hinge according to claim 3, wherein the extension has a harpoon-shaped ending.

5. The multi-position hinge according to claim 1, wherein the second coupling means of the intermediate attachment member consist of at least one through hole configured for the insertion of a screw member.

6. The multi-position hinge according to claim 5, wherein the holes are oblong holes which extend in a longitudinal direction of the intermediate attachment member.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first member and a second member to be articulated together in a horizontal plane;

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a first and second member to be articulated together in a vertical plane;

[0019] FIG. 3 is an upper perspective view of an intermediate attachment member that forms part of the hinge of the invention;

[0020] FIG. 4 is a lower perspective view of the intermediate attachment member;

[0021] FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the intermediate attachment member shown in FIGS. 3 and 4;

[0022] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a member that forms part of the hinge shown in FIG. 2;

[0023] FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of two cable trays joined together at one of the ends thereof by means of a multi-position hinge like the one shown in FIG. 2;

[0024] FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view of two cable trays joined together at one of the ends thereof by means of a multi-position hinge like the one shown in FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0025] In light of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, one may observe therein a preferred exemplary embodiment of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

[0026] Embodiments of the multi-position hinge for the angular connection of two cable trays (100) comprise a pin (1), made, for example, of polymeric material (such as PVC) that defines a geometric articulation axis, a first member (2) and a second member (3) that are articulated together around said geometric axis by means of the pin (1), said first and second members (2, 3) being configured so that each is linked with a tray.

[0027] It is worth mentioning that FIG. 1 shows a hinge configured for working in a horizontal plane, whereas FIG. 2 shows a hinge configured for working in a vertical plane, the same common portions having the same numerical references.

[0028] Furthermore, FIGS. 7 and 8 show two arrangements of cable trays (100) joined together, through a pair of hinges such as those described below, each of them being housed in side walls of each of the cable trays (100).

[0029] The multi-position hinge includes two intermediate attachment members (4) that are the same in shape and size, having the shape of an elongated plate, it being foreseen that each of these intermediate attachment members (4) are to be coupled to a respective articulated member (2, 3) and to a respective cable tray (100). Each intermediate attachment member (4) includes first coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective member (2, 3) articulated together and second coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective cable tray (100) that will be explained in more detail later.

[0030] Now, with regard to the aforementioned first coupling means present in intermediate attachment members (4), they essentially comprise a housing (40) present at one of the ends of the body in the shape of a plate configured for the insertion of an extension present in the first or second articulated member (2, 3) that includes a clipping retention system, said extension (6) having a harpoon-shaped ending. This extension (6) having a harpoon-shaped ending that can be seen in FIG. 6 is inserted by pressure into complementary slits (7) that are made, particularly in one of the sides of each intermediate attachment member (4).

[0031] With particular reference to the second coupling means present in the intermediate attachment member (4), they consist of a plurality of oblong through holes (41) configured for the insertion of a screw member (8) (see FIGS. 7 and 8), which extend in a longitudinal direction of the intermediate attachment member (4), which enables the position thereof to be adjusted.

[0032] The details, shapes, dimensions and other secondary elements, used to manufacture the multi-position hinge of the invention, may be suitably replaced with others that do not depart from the scope defined by the claims included below.