A connector assembly for facilitating locking of a cable

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of connector assembly of convenient locking cable, including socket connector, locking frame and plug connector, socket connector includes socket shell and socket terminal, socket shell is provided with multiple connection ports and multiple lead ports, locking frame includes fixed wire clamp, free pressing plate and clamping piece, fixed wire clamp includes fixed clamping plate and two extension arms, clamping piece is connected between free pressing plate and fixed clamping plate, plug connector is connected with socket connector. Through clamping piece connection between fixed wire clamp and free pressing plate, utilize fixed wire slot and connection port relative, and then cable can conveniently pass through fixed wire slot, and can be fixed wire slot and free pressing plate conveniently clamped and fixed, and utilize two extension arms of fixed wire clamp directly with the outer wall of socket shell connection, and then convenient for the fixation of cable, to improve connection stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to a connector assembly that facilitates locking of cables. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are commonly used components in electrical engineering. Their function is to connect circuits on different devices or different modules within a circuit, allowing current or signals to flow or be transmitted, enabling the circuit to perform its intended function. Existing connector assemblies typically consist of a plug connector and a socket connector. The socket connector is usually fixed to a stationary object, while the plug connector, to which a cable is connected, is freely arranged. The plug connector is inserted into the socket connector to achieve an electrical connection between the two connectors.

[0003] Since socket connectors are generally fixed, after the plug connector is connected to the socket connector, the cable of the plug connector needs to be fixed accordingly to avoid the cable shaking affecting the connection stability. The cable fixing also needs to take into account the ease of connection to avoid affecting the insertion connection of the plug connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector assembly that facilitates locking of cables.

[0005] To achieve the objective of this utility model, a connector assembly for conveniently locking cables is provided, including a socket connector, a locking frame, and a plug connector. The socket connector includes a socket housing and socket terminals. A mounting cavity is provided inside the socket housing. Multiple connection ports are provided at one vertical end of the socket housing, arranged along a second horizontal direction. Multiple lead ports are provided at one horizontal end of the socket housing, arranged along the second horizontal direction. The multiple connection ports and multiple lead ports are respectively connected to the mounting cavity. The socket terminals are disposed within the mounting cavity and located at the connection ports. The locking frame includes a fixing clamp, a free pressure plate, and a clamping element. The fixing clamp includes a fixing plate and two extension arms. Both the fixing plate and the free pressure plate extend along the second horizontal direction, and the extension arms extend vertically. The two extension arms extend in a direction, with their fixed ends connected to the two ends of a fixed clamping plate based on a second horizontal direction, and their free ends connected to the two ends of a socket housing based on a second horizontal direction. The fixed clamping plate is provided with multiple fixed wire grooves, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction. A free pressure plate is located on one side of the fixed wire groove based on a first horizontal direction. One fixed wire groove is opposite to a connection port in the vertical direction. A clamping member is connected between the free pressure plate and the fixed clamping plate. The plug connector includes a plug housing, plug terminals, and a connecting cable. The plug terminals are located inside the plug housing, and the connecting cable is connected to the plug terminals and led out from the plug housing. The socket housing is connected to the socket housing, and the socket terminals are connected to the plug terminals. A connecting cable passes through a fixed wire groove and is clamped by the fixed wire groove and the free pressure plate.

[0006] A further proposed solution is to arrange the extension arm in an L-shape, with the free end close to the lead port.

[0007] A further proposed solution is to provide mounting blocks on the outer walls of the socket housing at both ends in the second horizontal direction, with the free ends fixedly connected to the mounting blocks.

[0008] A further improvement is that the mounting block has mounting holes, and the free end has a through-hole for positioning, with connecting screws passing through the positioning holes and connecting to the mounting holes.

[0009] A further solution is to have multiple free wire grooves on the free pressure plate, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction. One free wire groove is opposite to and connected to one fixed wire groove, and the connecting cable is clamped by the fixed wire groove and the free wire groove.

[0010] A further option is to arrange the fixed cable trays and / or free cable trays in the form of V-shaped, U-shaped, or arc-shaped channels.

[0011] A further proposed solution is that the clamping components are arranged with bolts, the fixing clamp has a first screw hole along the first horizontal direction, the free pressure plate has a second screw hole along the first horizontal direction, and the bolts are connected to the first screw hole and the second screw hole respectively.

[0012] A further approach is to arrange the bolt head and the lead wire port in opposite directions based on a first horizontal direction.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By connecting the clamping element between the fixed wire clamp and the free pressure plate, and utilizing the alignment of the fixed wire groove with the connection port, the cable can easily pass through the fixed wire groove and be conveniently clamped and fixed by the fixed wire groove and the free pressure plate. Furthermore, the two extension arms of the fixed wire clamp directly connect to the outer wall of the socket housing, facilitating cable fixation and improving connection stability. Moreover, the L-shaped arrangement of the extension arms ensures that their placement does not interfere with the connection operation of the plug connector. The relative arrangement of the fixed wire groove and the free wire groove facilitates convenient and stable cable clamping. Finally, the bolt connection allows for free adjustment of the gap between the fixed wire clamp and the free pressure plate to accommodate cables of various sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model from another angle.

[0016] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the locking frame in an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the locking frame in an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model from another angle.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the connector assembly of this utility model.

[0020] The above figures include the following reference numerals: Socket connector 1, locking frame 3, plug connector 2, socket housing 11, socket terminal 14, mounting cavity 111, connection port 13, lead wire port 12, locking frame 3, fixing clamp 31, free pressure plate 32, clamping member 33, fixing clamp 311, extension arm 312, fixed end 3121, free end 3122, fixing wire groove 314, plug housing 23, plug terminal 21, connecting cable 22, mounting block 15, mounting hole 151, connecting screw 152, free wire groove 321.

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 6 The connector assembly includes a socket connector 1, a locking frame 3, and a plug connector 2. The socket connector 1 includes a socket housing 11 and a socket terminal 14. The socket housing 11 has a mounting cavity 111. The socket housing 11 has multiple connection ports 13 at its lower end in the vertical direction Z. The multiple connection ports 13 are arranged along the second horizontal direction Y. The socket housing 11 has multiple lead ports 12 at one end in the first horizontal direction X. The multiple lead ports 12 are arranged along the second horizontal direction Y. The multiple connection ports 13 and the multiple lead ports 12 are respectively connected to the mounting cavity 111. The socket terminal 14 is disposed in the mounting cavity 111 and located at the connection port 13. The cable 152 passes through the lead port 12. The end of the cable 152 is provided with a wire lug 151. The wire lug 151 is located in the mounting cavity 111 and connected to the inner end of the socket terminal 14. The cable 152 is arranged perpendicular to the socket terminal 14.

[0023] The locking frame 3 includes a fixed wire clamp 31, a free pressure plate 32, and a clamping member 33. The fixed wire clamp 31 includes a fixed clamping plate 311 and two extension arms 312. Both the fixed clamping plate 311 and the free pressure plate 32 extend along the second horizontal direction Y. The extension arms 312 extend along the vertical direction Z and are arranged in an L-shape. The fixed ends 3121 of the two extension arms 312 are respectively connected to the two ends of the fixed clamping plate 311 based on the second horizontal direction Y, and the free ends 3122 of the two extension arms 312 are respectively connected to the two ends of the socket housing 11 based on the second horizontal direction Y. Mounting blocks 15 are provided on the outer walls of the socket housing 11 at both ends in the second horizontal direction Y. Mounting blocks 15 are provided with mounting holes 151. Mounting blocks 15 are close to lead wire ports 12. Free ends 3122 are close to lead wire ports 12. Positioning holes 313 are provided through the free ends 3122. Connecting screws 152 pass through the positioning holes and connect with the mounting holes 151 to achieve a fixed connection between the free ends 3122 and the mounting blocks 15.

[0024] The fixed clamping plate 311 is provided with multiple fixed wire grooves 314, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction Y. The fixed wire grooves 314 are arranged in V-shaped, U-shaped, or arc-shaped grooves. The free pressure plate 32 is located on one side of the fixed wire grooves 314 based on the first horizontal direction X. The free pressure plate 32 is provided with multiple free wire grooves 321, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction Y. The free wire grooves 321 are arranged in V-shaped, U-shaped, or arc-shaped grooves. One fixed wire groove 314 is opposite to a connection port 13 in the vertical direction Z, that is, one free wire groove 321 is opposite to and connected to one fixed wire groove 314.

[0025] The clamping member 33 is connected between the free pressure plate 32 and the fixed clamping plate 311. Specifically, the clamping member 33 is bolted. The fixed wire clamp 31 has a first screw hole 315 along the first horizontal direction X, and the free pressure plate 32 has a second screw hole 322 along the first horizontal direction X. The threads of the first screw hole 315 and the second screw hole 322 are opposite. The bolt passes through a baffle and is connected to the first screw hole 315 and the second screw hole 322 respectively. The head 331 of the bolt and the lead wire port 12 are arranged in opposite directions based on the first horizontal direction X. Of course, there are various specific arrangements for the clamping member. In addition to bolts, clamps, snaps, or locks can also be used to achieve relative fixation of the free pressure plate and the fixed clamping plate.

[0026] The plug connector 2 includes a plug housing 23, plug terminals 21, and a connecting cable 22. The plug terminals 21 are disposed inside the plug housing 23. The connecting cable 22 is connected to the plug terminals 21 and leads out from the plug housing 23. The socket housing 11 is connected to the socket housing 11, and the socket terminal 14 is connected to the plug terminal 21. One connecting cable 22 passes through a fixed wire groove 314 and is clamped by the fixed wire groove 314 and the free wire groove 321 of the free pressure plate 32. When the bolt is turned, the free pressure plate 32 moves relative to or away from the fixed clamping plate 311, thereby allowing the fixed wire groove 314 to move relative to or away from the free wire groove 321, and realizing the clamping and locking or unlocking of the connecting cable 22.

[0027] As can be seen from the above, the clamping device is connected between the fixed wire clamp and the free pressure plate. The fixed wire groove is opposite to the connection port, so the cable can easily pass through the fixed wire groove and be easily clamped and fixed by the fixed wire groove and the free pressure plate. Furthermore, the two extension arms of the fixed wire clamp are directly connected to the outer wall of the socket housing, which facilitates the fixing of the cable and improves the connection stability.

Claims

1. A connector assembly for conveniently locking cables, comprising a receptacle connector, a locking frame, and a plug connector, characterized in that: The socket connector includes a socket housing and socket terminals. The socket housing has a mounting cavity inside. The socket housing has multiple connection ports at one end in the vertical direction, and the multiple connection ports are arranged along a second horizontal direction. The socket housing has multiple lead ports at one end in the first horizontal direction, and the multiple lead ports are arranged along the second horizontal direction. The multiple connection ports and the multiple lead ports are respectively connected to the mounting cavity. The socket terminals are disposed in the mounting cavity and located at the connection ports. The locking frame includes a fixed wire clamp, a free pressure plate, and a clamping member. The fixed wire clamp includes a fixed clamping plate and two extension arms. The fixed clamping plate and the free pressure plate both extend along the second horizontal direction. The extension arms extend along the vertical direction. The fixed ends of the two extension arms are respectively connected to the two ends of the fixed clamping plate based on the second horizontal direction, and the free ends of the two extension arms are respectively connected to the two ends of the socket housing based on the second horizontal direction. The fixed clamping plate is provided with a plurality of fixed wire grooves, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction. The free pressure plate is located on one side of the fixed wire grooves based on the first horizontal direction. One of the fixed wire grooves is opposite to one of the connection ports in the vertical direction. The clamping member is connected between the free pressure plate and the fixed clamping plate. The plug connector includes a plug housing, plug terminals, and a connecting cable. The plug terminals are disposed inside the plug housing. The connecting cable is connected to the plug terminals and leads out from the plug housing. The socket housing is connected to the socket housing. The socket terminals are connected to the plug terminals. One of the connecting cables passes through a fixed cable groove and is clamped by the fixed cable groove and the free pressure plate.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension arm is arranged in an L-shape, with the free end close to the lead port.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The socket housing has mounting blocks on the outer walls at both ends in the second horizontal direction, and the free end is fixedly connected to the mounting blocks.

4. The connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting block is provided with mounting holes, and the free end is provided with a positioning hole. The connecting screw passes through the positioning hole and connects to the mounting hole.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The free pressure plate is provided with multiple free wire grooves, which are arranged along the second horizontal direction. One free wire groove is opposite to and connected to one fixed wire groove, and the connecting cable is clamped by the fixed wire groove and the free wire groove.

6. The connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed cable trays and / or the free cable trays are arranged in the form of V-shaped, U-shaped, or arc-shaped grooves.

7. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The clamping components are arranged with bolts. The fixed clamp has a first screw hole along the first horizontal direction, and the free pressure plate has a second screw hole along the first horizontal direction. The bolts are connected to the first screw hole and the second screw hole respectively.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The head of the bolt and the lead end are arranged in opposite directions based on the first horizontal direction.

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