A cable connector applicable to automated equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cable connector applicable to an automated device, including an insulating housing. Cable jacks for plugging in cables are provided at both ends of the insulating housing. A bus bar in contact with the cables is provided inside the insulating housing. At least one set of wire locking structures is provided on the bus bar. Each set of wire locking structures includes at least one set of conductive sheets located on both sides of the bus bar, and a set of oppositely arranged conductive sheets can perform relative reciprocating clamping actions relative to the bus bar. An unlocking block for driving a pair of oppositely arranged conductive sheets to perform relative reciprocating clamping actions is embedded in the upper part of the insulating housing. The present invention provides a cable connector applicable to an automated device that can quickly plug in for cable connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of mechanical automation, in particular to the field of electrical cables in automation equipment, and specifically to a cable connector suitable for automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the patent name is: New Energy Electric Control Wiring Terminal (Patent Application No.: CN201821071406.9), which discloses a new energy electric control wiring terminal, including a wiring terminal body. The wiring terminal body includes a sixteen-hole wiring terminal and an eight-hole wiring terminal. The sixteen-hole wiring terminal and the eight-hole wiring terminal are of an integral structure or a split structure assembled into one. A protrusion is provided on the outer edge of the wiring terminal body. A waterproof gasket is also included. The waterproof gasket is arranged on the outer edge of the wiring terminal body, and the lower projection surface of the waterproof gasket fits with the upper surface of the protrusion, and the inner wall of the waterproof gasket fits with the outer wall of the wiring terminal body. Sixteen jacks are provided at the upper end of the sixteen-hole wiring terminal. Correspondingly, sixteen pins corresponding to the jacks are provided at the lower end of the sixteen-hole wiring terminal.

[0003] In the prior art, in electrical equipment and mechanical equipment, cables usually are plugged through a wiring terminal. However, when connecting cables in many motor equipment and mechanical equipment, when connecting through the original wiring terminal, it is necessary to screw the screw member, and the cable end is abutted against the contact piece by screwing the screw member. This operation is relatively cumbersome and not convenient for quick plugging of the cable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art and provides a cable connector suitable for automation equipment that can quickly plug and connect cables.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: A cable connector suitable for automation equipment, including an insulating housing. Cable jacks for plugging cables are provided at both ends of the insulating housing. A bus bar in contact with the cables is arranged inside the insulating housing. At least one set of wire locking structures is provided on the bus bar. Each set of wire locking structures includes at least one set of contact pieces located on both sides of the bus bar, and a set of relatively arranged contact pieces can perform relative reciprocating clamping actions relative to the bus bar. An unlocking block for driving a pair of relatively arranged contact pieces to perform relative reciprocating clamping actions is embedded in the upper part of the insulating housing.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the contact piece is an arc-shaped clamping piece, and the outer arc surface of the contact piece is elastically connected to a fixing plate fixed inside the insulating housing through an elastic member; and the contact piece is slidably arranged on a base inside the insulating housing.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer arc surface of the contact piece is fixed to one side of the abutment plate, and the other side of the abutment plate is elastically connected to the fixed plate fixed inside the insulating shell through an elastic member, and the contact piece is slidably arranged on the base inside the insulating shell through the abutment plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the busbar is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate inside the insulating shell, and the busbar passes through each set of the locking wire structures.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the busbar includes a base plate fixedly arranged on the base, an elastic layer is arranged on the base plate, a conductive sheet is arranged on the elastic layer, and an arc-shaped contact groove is arranged on the upper surface of the conductive sheet for fitting with the cable; plug-in clamping grooves facing the cable jacks are arranged at both ends of the conductive sheet of the busbar, and a pair of plug-in clamping sheets are arranged on both sides of the plug-in clamping grooves.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of arc-shaped bus bars are provided on the side surface of the conductive sheet.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an insert ring is provided on the contact piece, and the bus bar passes through the insert ring.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of reset sliders are provided on the side of the unlocking block, and the reset sliders are slidably provided in reset grooves provided on the inner wall of the insulating shell; a reset elastic member is provided between the reset sliders and the reset grooves.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an unlocking plug is provided at the bottom of the unlocking block and is inserted into the locking wire structure for separating a group of contact pieces arranged opposite to each other.

[0014] The present invention solves the defects existing in the background technology, and the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] The invention provides a cable connector suitable for automation equipment and capable of quick plugging for cable connection.

[0016] The contact piece in the wire locking structure is elastically connected to the insulating housing via an elastic member. The elastic member clamps the contact piece to the cable inserted into the connector, and the current is then connected via the conductive piece on the busbar. When the cable is plugged in, the unlocking block embedded in the insulating housing is pressed. The unlocking plug at the bottom of the unlocking block moves downward, separating the contact piece. At this time, the metal section of the cable is inserted into the wire locking structure of the insulating housing. The unlocking block is released. The unlocking block is affected by the restoring force of the reset elastic member and moves upward to release the separation. The contact piece in the wire locking structure clamps the metal conductive end of the cable under the elastic member, achieving a locked wire electrical connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure with a locking structure provided on the base of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bus bar of the present invention; [[ID=1'style="text-decoration: underline;">14]]

[0021] Figure 4 It is a partial structure schematic diagram of the bus bar of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the external structure after the present invention is assembled;

[0023] Among them, a - relative reciprocating clamping action, 1 - connector, 2 - base, 3 - gantry, 31 - reset chute, 311 - reset support plate, 312 - reset elastic member, 4 - unlocking block, 41 - unlocking plug, 411 - reset slider, 5 - cover plate, 61 - front side plate, 62 - rear side plate, 621 - cable jack, 7 - wire locking structure, 71 - bus bar, 711 - bottom plate, 712 - elastic layer, 713 - conductive sheet, 714 - bus bar, 72 - wire rail, 73 - clip, 731 - fixing plate, 732 - elastic member, 733 - abutting plate, 734 - contact piece, 735 - insertion ring, 736 - convex rib. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] Now, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. These drawings are all simplified schematic diagrams, only illustrating the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, so they only show the components related to the present invention.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, this embodiment discloses a cable connector applicable to automated equipment, including an insulating housing. The insulating housing includes a base 2, and a gantry 3 is covered on the base 2. A through and top - open receiving cavity is formed between the gantry 3 and the base 2. Two groups of wire locking structures are provided on the base 2 in the receiving cavity, and a front side plate 61 and a rear side plate 62 with cable jacks 621 are respectively provided at both ends of the gantry 3 outside the receiving cavity.

[0026] Inside the base 2, a busbar 71 in contact with the cable is provided. On both sides of the busbar 71, a plurality of parallel wire rails 72 perpendicular to the busbar 71 are provided. The busbar 71 passes through two sets of wire locking structures 7. Each set of wire locking structures 7 includes at least one set of contact pieces 734 located on both sides of the busbar 71 and slidably arranged on the wire rails 72. A set of relatively arranged contact pieces 734 can perform a relative reciprocating clamping action a relative to the busbar 71; an unlocking block 4 for driving a pair of relatively arranged contact pieces 734 to perform a relative reciprocating clamping action a is embedded in the upper part of the insulating housing. The contact piece 734 is an arc-shaped clamping piece. The outer arc surface of the contact piece 734 is fixed to one side of the abutting plate 733, and the other side of the abutting plate 733 is elastically connected to the fixing plate 731 fixed inside the insulating housing through an elastic member 732. The contact piece 734 is slidably arranged on the wire rail 72 on the base 2 inside the insulating housing through the abutting plate 733.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the busbar 71 is fixedly arranged on the base 2 inside the insulating housing, and the busbar 71 passes through each set of wire locking structures 7. The busbar 71 includes a bottom plate 711 fixedly arranged on the base 2. An elastic layer 712 is arranged on the bottom plate 711. A conductive sheet 713 is arranged on the elastic layer 712. An arc-shaped contact groove for fitting with the cable is arranged on the upper surface of the conductive sheet 713. A plurality of arc-shaped busbars 714 are arranged on the side surface of the conductive sheet 713. An insertion ring 735 is arranged on the contact piece 734, and the busbar 714 passes through the insertion ring 735. At both ends of the conductive sheet 713 of the busbar 71, there are also insertion clip grooves 715 facing the cable jack 621. A pair of insertion clip pieces 716 are arranged on both sides of the insertion clip groove 715. The insertion clip pieces 716 are a pair of flared insertion clip pieces 716 that inwardly clamp the cable inserted into the cable jack 621.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of reset sliders 411 are arranged on the side surface of the unlocking block 4. The reset sliders 411 are slidably arranged in the reset chutes 31 arranged on the inner wall of the insulating housing; a reset elastic member 312 is arranged between the reset slider and the reset chute. The bottom of the unlocking block 4 is provided with an unlocking insertion block 41 inserted into the wire locking structure 7 for separating a set of relatively arranged contact pieces 734.

[0029] Based on the inspiration of the ideal embodiment of the present invention, through the above description, relevant personnel can completely make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical idea of this invention. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the content in the specification, and the technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cable connector applicable to an automated device, comprising an insulating housing, wherein cable jacks (621) for plugging in cables are provided at both ends of the insulating housing, and a bus bar (71) in contact with the cables is provided inside the insulating housing, characterized in that: At least one set of locking wire structures (7) is provided on the busbar (71), each set of locking wire structures (7) includes at least one set of contact pieces (734) located on both sides of the busbar (71), and the set of contact pieces (734) arranged opposite to each other can perform a relative reciprocating clamping action (a) relative to the busbar (71); an unlocking block (4) is embedded in the upper portion of the insulating housing to drive the pair of contact pieces (734) arranged opposite to each other to perform the relative reciprocating clamping action (a); The contact piece (734) is an arc-shaped clamping piece, the outer arc surface of the contact piece (734) is fixed to one side of the abutting plate (733), and the other side of the abutting plate (733) is elastically connected to a fixed plate (731) fixed inside the insulating shell through an elastic member (732), and the contact piece (734) is slidably arranged on the base (2) inside the insulating shell through the abutting plate (733); The busbar (71) comprises a bottom plate (711) fixedly arranged on the base (2), an elastic layer (712) being arranged on the bottom plate (711), a conductive sheet (713) being arranged on the elastic layer (712), and an arc-shaped contact groove for contacting with the cable being arranged on the upper surface of the conductive sheet (713); plug-in clamping grooves (715) facing the cable jack (621) are arranged at both ends of the conductive sheet (713) of the busbar (71), and a pair of plug-in clamping pieces (716) are arranged on both sides of the plug-in clamping groove (715); The busbar (71) is fixedly arranged on the base (2) inside the insulating housing, and the busbar (71) passes through each set of the locking wire structures (7); A plurality of arc-shaped bus bars (714) are provided on the side of the conductive sheet (713); An insert ring (735) is provided on the contact piece (734), and the bus bar (714) passes through the insert ring (735); How to use the cable connector, including: When the cable is plugged in, the unlocking block (4) embedded in the insulating shell is pressed, and the unlocking plug (41) at the bottom of the unlocking block (4) moves downward to separate the contact piece (734). At this time, the metal section of the cable is inserted into the locking wire structure (7) of the insulating shell, and the unlocking block (4) is released. The unlocking block (4) is subjected to the restoring force of the elastic member (312) and moves upward to release the separation, so that the contact piece (734) in the locking wire structure (7) clamps the metal conductive end of the cable under the action of the elastic member (732), thereby realizing the locking wire electrical connection; The current is collected through the conductive sheet (713) on the busbar (71).

2. The cable connector applicable to an automated device according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of reset sliders (411) are provided on the side of the unlocking block (4), and the reset sliders (411) are slidably arranged in reset slots (31) provided on the inner wall of the insulating shell; a reset elastic member (312) is provided between the reset sliders (411) and the reset slots (31).

3. The cable connector applicable to an automated device according to claim 2, wherein: An unlocking plug-in block (41) is provided at the bottom of the unlocking block (4) and is inserted into the locking wire structure (7) for separating a group of contact pieces (734) arranged opposite to each other.

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