A waterproof strip light connector

Abstract

The utility model belongs to connector technical field especially relates to a waterproof line strip lamp connector, including the connector casing that is equipped with first installation groove, detachable installation in connector casing and located first installation groove on the open edge horizontal cover plate and silica gel gasket, horizontal cover plate is equipped with the outlet hole and is located the second installation groove in the outlet hole periphery side, silica gel gasket is set in the outlet hole periphery side and is embedded in the second installation groove, pours glue and will cover horizontal cover plate, the power cord is led out from the outlet hole, after the glue solidification, the side that horizontal cover plate and lamp fitting contact installation is the even surface, and when connector casing is installed to the lamp fitting, the lamp fitting and horizontal cover plate extrude silica gel gasket, and the sealing property is good, not only guarantees waterproof performance, and reduces secondary dispensing artificial cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of connector technology, and in particular relates to a waterproof linear light connector. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional linear light connector housings have openings at both ends for power cable insertion and exit. The cable enters through one opening and exits through the other. A PCB circuit board is mounted inside the connector housing, with the power cable soldered to the center of the PCB for connection to the light body.

[0003] However, due to the waterproofing process, the connector housing needs to be filled with waterproof adhesive. After the adhesive solidifies, the edges will form a slightly higher meniscus due to wetting and surface tension. This results in a gap between the connector and the light fixture after installation. Therefore, it is necessary to apply adhesive again before installation to fill the gap and achieve a waterproofing effect, but the waterproofing effect is not good. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof linear light connector that reduces the labor cost of secondary adhesive application and has good waterproof performance.

[0005] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: A waterproof linear light connector, comprising: A connector housing having a first mounting groove extending through the connector housing along its length; A horizontal cover plate is detachably mounted on the connector housing and located at the opening edge of the first mounting groove. The horizontal cover plate is provided with a cable outlet hole, and a second mounting groove is provided on the side of the horizontal cover plate away from the connector housing and on the periphery of the cable outlet hole. A silicone pad is fitted around the outlet hole and embedded in the second mounting groove.

[0006] As described above, in a waterproof linear light connector, a third mounting groove is provided at the edge of the opening of the first mounting groove. When the horizontal cover plate is detachably installed on the connector housing, the horizontal cover plate is embedded in the third mounting groove.

[0007] As described above, a waterproof linear light connector has a connecting post arranged vertically in the first mounting groove. The connecting post has a connecting hole that penetrates the connecting post and the back of the connector housing. The horizontal cover plate has a clearance groove for the connecting post to pass through. When the horizontal cover plate is embedded in the third mounting groove, the connecting post passes through the clearance groove, and the upper end of the connecting post is flush with the upper surface of the horizontal cover plate.

[0008] As described above, a waterproof linear light connector has two connecting posts arranged diagonally opposite each other, and each connecting post has a first buckle on its sidewall. The horizontal cover plate has a second buckle corresponding to the first buckle on the side near the connector housing. When the horizontal cover plate is embedded in the third mounting groove, the second buckle is engaged with the first buckle.

[0009] As described above, a waterproof linear light connector has a snap-fit ​​limiting groove on the back of the connector housing.

[0010] As described above, in a waterproof linear light connector, the horizontal cover plate has reinforcing ribs on the side near the connector housing.

[0011] As described above, a waterproof linear light connector has a first support platform extending towards each other on the sidewalls of the two connecting posts, and a first limiting protrusion located between the first support platform and the first buckle.

[0012] As described above, in a waterproof linear light connector, two limiting bosses are also provided opposite to each other in the first mounting groove, and a second support platform and a second limiting protrusion located above the second support platform extend opposite to each other on the sidewalls of the two limiting bosses.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This utility model provides a waterproof linear light connector, including a connector housing with a first mounting groove, a horizontal cover plate detachably mounted on the connector housing and located at the edge of the opening of the first mounting groove, and a silicone gasket. The horizontal cover plate has a wire outlet hole and a second mounting groove located around the wire outlet hole. The silicone gasket is sleeved around the wire outlet hole and embedded in the second mounting groove. After applying glue, the horizontal cover plate is closed, and the power cord is led out from the wire outlet hole. After the glue solidifies, the side of the horizontal cover plate that contacts the light fixture is a flat surface. When the connector housing is installed on the light fixture, the light fixture and the horizontal cover plate press against the silicone gasket, resulting in good sealing performance. This not only ensures waterproof performance but also reduces the labor cost of secondary glue application. Attached Figure Description To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the waterproof linear light connector in a specific embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the waterproof linear light connector in a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the waterproof linear light connector in a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the connector housing in a specific embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0015] When ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are mentioned in the embodiments of this utility model, unless they actually express the meaning of order according to the context, they should be understood as being used only for differentiation.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] Specific embodiments, such as Figure 1-4 The waterproof linear light connector shown includes: a connector housing 1 with a first mounting groove 2 extending through the connector housing 1 along its length; a horizontal cover plate 3, detachably mounted on the connector housing 1 and located at the opening edge of the first mounting groove 2, the horizontal cover plate 3 having a wire outlet hole 4, and a second mounting groove 5 on the side of the horizontal cover plate 3 away from the connector housing 1 and surrounding the wire outlet hole 4; and a silicone gasket 6, fitted around the wire outlet hole 4 and embedded in the second mounting groove 5. After applying adhesive, the horizontal cover plate is placed on top, and the power cord is led out from the wire outlet hole. After the adhesive solidifies, the side of the horizontal cover plate that contacts the light fixture is a flat surface. When the connector housing is installed on the light fixture, the light fixture and the horizontal cover plate press against the silicone gasket, resulting in good sealing performance. This not only ensures waterproof performance but also reduces the labor cost of secondary adhesive application.

[0018] Specifically, a third mounting groove 7 is provided at the edge of the opening of the first mounting groove 2. When the horizontal cover plate 3 is detachably installed on the connector housing 1, the horizontal cover plate 3 is embedded in the third mounting groove 7. The structure is compact, the connection is more stable, and the horizontal movement of the horizontal cover plate 3 is restricted by the third mounting groove 7.

[0019] In addition, the first mounting groove 2 is provided with a connecting post 8 arranged vertically. The connecting post 8 has a connecting hole 9 that penetrates the connecting post 8 and the back of the connector housing 1. The horizontal cover plate 3 has a relief groove 10 for the connecting post 8 to pass through. When the horizontal cover plate 3 is embedded in the third mounting groove 7, the connecting post 8 passes through the relief groove 10, and the upper end of the connecting post 8 is flush with the upper surface of the horizontal cover plate 3. This makes the connector and the lamp fixture fit more closely and without gaps when installed.

[0020] Furthermore, there are two connecting posts 8, which are arranged diagonally opposite each other. Each connecting post 8 has a first latch 11 on its sidewall. The horizontal cover plate 3 has a second latch 12 corresponding to the first latch 11 on its side near the connector housing 1. When the horizontal cover plate 3 is embedded in the third mounting groove 7, the second latch 12 engages with the first latch 11. This engagement of the first and second latches prevents the horizontal cover plate 3 from detaching from the connector housing 1.

[0021] More specifically, the connector housing 1 has a snap-fit ​​limiting groove 13 on its back. The connector can be installed seamlessly with the lamp by using screws and connecting holes 9, or by snapping together with the snap-fit ​​limiting groove using snap-fit ​​components on the lamp. These multiple installation methods increase the connector's applicability.

[0022] Furthermore, a reinforcing rib 14 is provided on the side of the horizontal cover plate 3 near the connector housing 1 to improve the structural strength of the horizontal cover plate 3.

[0023] Furthermore, the two connecting columns 8 have a first support platform 15 extending towards each other on their side walls, and a first limiting protrusion 16 located between the first support platform 15 and the first buckle 11.

[0024] Specifically, two limiting protrusions 17 are also provided opposite to each other in the first mounting groove 2. A second support platform 18 and a second limiting protrusion 19 located above the second support platform 18 extend towards each other from the sidewalls of the two limiting protrusions 17. During assembly, the two ends of the circuit board are placed on the first support platform 15 and the second support platform 18. The first limiting protrusion 16 and the second limiting protrusion 19 restrict the movement of the circuit board in the vertical direction, restrict the movement of the circuit board in the length direction of the connector housing 1 by the connecting post 8 and the limiting protrusions 17, and restrict the movement of the circuit board in the width direction of the connector housing 1 by the groove wall of the first mounting groove 2. This prevents the circuit board from shifting during potting, ensures that the power lines on the circuit board correspond to the outlet holes 4 of the horizontal cover plate 3, and prevents the power lines from being damaged due to mismatch between the power lines and the outlet holes 4, thus reducing the rework rate.

[0025] The above description is one embodiment provided in conjunction with specific content, and does not imply that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. Furthermore, due to different industry naming conventions, it is not limited to the above names or English names. Any methods or structures similar to or identical to those of this utility model, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this utility model, should be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof linear light connector, characterized in that, include: The connector housing (1) has a first mounting groove (2) that extends through the connector housing (1) along its length. A horizontal cover plate (3) is detachably mounted on the connector housing (1) and located at the opening edge of the first mounting groove (2). The horizontal cover plate (3) is provided with a wire outlet hole (4). The horizontal cover plate (3) is provided with a second mounting groove (5) on the side away from the connector housing (1) and on the periphery of the wire outlet hole (4). A silicone pad (6) is fitted around the wire outlet hole (4) and embedded in the second mounting groove (5).

2. The waterproof linear light connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting groove (2) has a third mounting groove (7) at the opening edge. When the horizontal cover plate (3) is detachably installed on the connector housing (1), the horizontal cover plate (3) is embedded in the third mounting groove (7).

3. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting groove (2) is provided with a connecting post (8) arranged in the vertical direction. The connecting post (8) is provided with a connecting hole (9) that passes through the connecting post (8) and the back of the connector housing (1). The horizontal cover plate (3) is provided with a relief groove (10) for the connecting post (8) to pass through. When the horizontal cover plate (3) is embedded in the third mounting groove (7), the connecting post (8) passes through the relief groove (10), and the upper end of the connecting post (8) is flush with the upper surface of the horizontal cover plate (3).

4. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are two connecting posts (8), which are arranged diagonally opposite each other. The two connecting posts (8) are provided with a first buckle (11) on their sidewalls. The horizontal cover plate (3) is provided with a second buckle (12) corresponding to the first buckle (11) on the side near the connector housing (1). When the horizontal cover plate (3) is embedded in the third mounting groove (7), the second buckle (12) is snapped into place with the first buckle (11).

5. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector housing (1) has a snap-fit ​​limiting groove (13) on the back.

6. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal cover plate (3) is provided with a reinforcing rib (14) on the side near the connector housing (1).

7. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two connecting columns (8) have a first support platform (15) extending towards each other on their side walls, and a first limiting protrusion (16) located between the first support platform (15) and the first buckle (11).

8. A waterproof linear light connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting groove (2) is also provided with two limiting protrusions (17) facing each other. The two limiting protrusions (17) have a second support platform (18) extending towards each other on their side walls, and a second limiting protrusion (19) located above the second support platform (18).

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