Reversible connector

Abstract

The present invention discloses a connector that can be plugged in both directions, including a plug end including a first receiving portion and a cover portion and a socket end including a second receiving portion and a matching portion, wherein a male power terminal is arranged in the first receiving portion, a first docking area and a second docking area are arranged between the cover portion and the first receiving portion, the first docking area and the second docking area are respectively provided with n male signal terminals, a female power terminal is arranged in the second receiving portion, and the matching portion is provided with n female signal terminals and a void-avoiding portion, when the plug end and the socket end are docked, the male power terminal is electrically connected to the female power terminal, the male signal terminal in the first docking area is electrically connected to the female signal terminal, and the male signal terminal in the second docking area is located in the void-avoiding portion; when either the plug end or the socket end is rotated 180 degrees and then docked, the male signal terminal in the second docking area is electrically connected to the female signal terminal, and the male signal terminal in the first docking area is located in the void-avoiding portion. The connector realizes signal transmission when plugged in both directions, and has a simple structure, a small volume, and excellent waterproofness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a connector capable of being plugged in either direction. Background Art

[0002] The connector includes a plug end and a socket end, and is also provided with a contact lead configuration. The plug end and the socket end can be plugged in with each other to complete power transmission or data transmission. The plug end and the socket end each have a power terminal and a signal terminal. When the plug end and the socket end are plugged in, if the power terminal and the signal terminal of the plug end are not plugged in with the power terminal and the signal terminal of the socket end, the signal cannot be transmitted or the use requirements that require signal transmission cannot be met. At present, the plug end and the socket end can only be plugged in the right direction. If they are plugged in the wrong direction, the signal cannot be transmitted or the use requirements that require signal transmission cannot be met, which brings inconvenience to people's daily use.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a connector that can be inserted in both directions to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a reversible connector that can be plugged in and out of the connector, which can realize signal transmission when plugged in at 0 degrees and 180 degrees, thereby solving the problem of inconvenience caused by the connector not being able to be plugged in reverse, and the reversible connector has the advantages of simple structure, small size and excellent waterproof performance.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a reversible pluggable connector, comprising a plug end and a socket end that cooperate with each other, the plug end comprising a first shell, the first shell comprising a first engaging portion, the first engaging portion comprising a first receiving portion and a cover portion that are coaxially arranged, the cover portion being arranged around the first receiving portion, a male power terminal being arranged in the first receiving portion, a symmetrical first docking area and a second docking area being arranged between the cover portion and the first receiving portion, the first docking area and the second docking area being respectively provided with n male signal terminals,

[0006] The socket end includes a second shell, the second shell includes a second engaging portion, the second engaging portion includes a coaxially arranged second receiving portion and a matching portion matched with the cover portion, the matching portion is arranged around the second receiving portion, a female power terminal is arranged in the second receiving portion, and the matching portion is provided with n female signal terminals and a avoiding portion with an avoiding space,

[0007] When the plug end and the socket end are in a docking state, the male power terminal is in contact with the female power terminal and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal in the first docking area is in contact with the female signal terminal and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal in the second docking area is located in the avoidance portion; when either the plug end or the socket end is rotated 180 degrees for docking again, the male power terminal is in contact with the female power terminal and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal in the second docking area is in contact with the female signal terminal and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal in the first docking area is located in the avoidance portion.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the reversible connector of the present invention utilizes a symmetrical first docking area and a second docking area between the cover and the first storage portion, wherein the first docking area and the second docking area are respectively provided with n male signal terminals, the mating portion is provided with n female signal terminals and a clearance portion, and when the plug end and the socket end are in a docking state, the male power terminal contacts and is electrically connected with the female power terminal, the male signal terminal in the first docking area contacts and is electrically connected with the female signal terminal, and the male signal terminal in the second docking area is located in the clearance portion; then when either the plug end or the socket end is rotated 180 degrees for docking, the male power terminal contacts and is electrically connected with the female power terminal, the male signal terminal in the second docking area contacts and is electrically connected with the female signal terminal, and the male signal terminal in the first docking area is located in the clearance portion. Therefore, the reversible connector can realize signal transmission when plugged at 0 degrees and 180 degrees, solving the problem that the connector cannot be reversed and causes inconvenience in use.

[0009] Preferably, the cover portion has a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side which are sequentially connected to each other, the first side and the third side are symmetrically arranged, and the second side and the fourth side are symmetrically arranged and located between the first side and the third side.

[0010] Preferably, the first side, the second side, the third side and the fourth side form a rectangular structure.

[0011] Preferably, the air avoidance portion includes a first air avoidance groove, a second air avoidance groove, and a rib portion provided between the first air avoidance groove and the second air avoidance groove.

[0012] Preferably, the first air-avoiding groove and the second air-avoiding groove are both in a footprint shape.

[0013] Preferably, the first docking area and the second docking area are each provided with four male signal terminals, and the mating portion is provided with four female signal terminals.

[0014] Preferably, the plug end further comprises a male power negative pole outlet line and a male power positive pole outlet line, and the male power negative pole outlet line and the male power positive pole outlet line are arranged in a horizontal structure;

[0015] The socket end also includes a mother power negative electrode output line and a mother power positive electrode output line, and the mother power negative electrode output line and the mother power positive electrode output line are arranged in a horizontal structure.

[0016] Preferably, the male power terminal and the male signal terminal are integrally formed with the first shell by means of rubber coating; the female power terminal and the female signal terminal are integrally formed with the second shell by means of rubber coating.

[0017] Preferably, the second shell is provided with a groove around the bottom of the matching portion, and when the plug end and the socket end are plugged and coupled with each other, the top of the first engaging portion is positioned in the groove.

[0018] Preferably, the reversible pluggable connector further comprises a sealing member disposed in the groove, and the sealing member is used to improve the sealing performance between the groove and the first engaging portion.

[0019] The present invention will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are used to illustrate embodiments of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector that can be plugged in both directions according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the socket end of a reversible connector is shown.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the socket end from another angle is shown.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the plug end of a reversible connector is shown.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the plug end from another angle is shown.

[0025] Component number description

[0026] A reversible connector 100, a plug end 10, a first shell 11, a first engaging portion 111, a first receiving portion 112, a first docking area 113, a cover portion 114, a first side 1141, a second side 1143, a third side 1145, a fourth side 1147, a second docking area 115, a male power terminal 13, a male signal terminal 15, a socket end 30, a second shell 31, a second engaging portion 311, a second receiving portion 312, a mating portion 314, a female power terminal 33, a female signal terminal 35, a gap 37, a first gap 371, a second gap 373, a rib portion 375, a male power negative electrode output line 41, a male power positive electrode output line 43, a female power negative electrode output line 51, a female power positive electrode output line 53, and a groove 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 The reversible connector 100 of the present invention comprises a plug end 10 and a socket end 30 that cooperate with each other. Figure 4-Figure 5 The plug end 10 includes a first housing 11, the first housing 11 includes a first engaging portion 111, the first engaging portion 111 includes a first receiving portion 112 and a cover portion 114 which are coaxially arranged, the cover portion 114 is arranged around the first receiving portion 112, a male power terminal 13 is arranged in the first receiving portion 112, a symmetrical first docking area 113 and a second docking area 115 are arranged between the cover portion 114 and the first receiving portion 112, and n male signal terminals 15 are arranged in the first docking area 113 and the second docking area 115 respectively. Please refer to Figure 2-Figure 3 The socket end 30 includes a second shell 31, the second shell 31 includes a second engaging portion 311, the second engaging portion 311 includes a coaxially arranged second receiving portion 312 and a mating portion 314 mating with the cover portion 114, the mating portion 314 is arranged around the second receiving portion 312, a female power terminal 33 is arranged in the second receiving portion 312, and the mating portion 314 is provided with n female signal terminals 35 and a avoiding portion 37 with an avoidance space. When the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are in a docking state, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal 15 in the first docking area 113 is in contact with the female signal terminal 35 and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal 15 in the second docking area 115 is located in the avoidance portion 37; when either the plug end 10 or the socket end 30 is rotated 180 degrees for docking again, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal 15 in the second docking area 115 is in contact with the female signal terminal 35 and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal 15 in the first docking area 113 is located in the avoidance portion 37, so that the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 can transmit signals normally whether they are plugged in forward or reverse.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 4The cover 114 has a first side 1141, a second side 1143, a third side 1145 and a fourth side 1147 which are connected to each other in sequence. The first side 1141 and the third side 1145 are symmetrically arranged, and the second side 1143 and the fourth side 1147 are symmetrically arranged and located between the first side 1141 and the third side 1145. The first side 1141, the second side 1143, the third side 1145 and the fourth side 1147 form a rectangular structure. The cover 114 is designed as a rectangular structure, which is matched with the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 for positive and reverse insertion, so as to solve the problem of convenient use. Since the matching part 314 matches with the cover 114, its shape and size can be designed accordingly according to the cover 114, which will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 , the air avoidance portion 37 can be realized by setting a hole or groove, or a low-lying position, or a hollow position in the matching portion 314. The present application adopts the groove method, but is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the air avoidance portion 37 includes a first air avoidance groove 371 and a second air avoidance groove 373. Due to the setting of the first air avoidance groove 371 and the second air avoidance groove 373, the strength of the matching portion 314 is reduced. In order to further ensure the stable strength of the matching portion 314, a rib portion 375 is set between the first air avoidance groove 371 and the second air avoidance groove 373. Furthermore, the first air avoidance groove 371 and the second air avoidance groove 373 are both in the shape of footprints.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 3-Figure 4 , the n male signal terminals 15 of the first docking area 113 and the n male signal terminals 15 of the second docking area 115 are symmetrically arranged about the center line axis of the first shell 11. In this embodiment, the first docking area 113 is provided with 4 male signal terminals 15, the second docking area 115 is provided with 4 male signal terminals 15, and the mating portion 314 is provided with 4 female signal terminals 35, but it is not limited to this. The number of signal terminals can be designed according to actual needs. At the same time, the size of the air avoidance portion 37 is designed accordingly. Further, the male power terminal 13 and the male signal terminal 15 are integrally formed with the first shell 11 by means of rubber coating; the female power terminal 33 and the female signal terminal 35 are integrally formed with the second shell 31 by means of rubber coating. By means of rubber coating and integral molding, the single height and insertion height of the connector can be reduced, achieving the advantage of small volume. At the same time, the rubber coating structure can also be waterproof.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5The plug end 10 also includes a male power supply negative electrode outlet 41 and a male power supply positive electrode outlet 43, and the male power supply negative electrode outlet 41 and the male power supply positive electrode outlet 43 are arranged in a horizontal structure; the socket end 30 also includes a female power supply negative electrode outlet 51 and a female power supply positive electrode outlet 53, and the female power supply negative electrode outlet 51 and the female power supply positive electrode outlet 53 are arranged in a horizontal structure. The male power supply negative electrode outlet 41, the male power supply positive electrode outlet 43, the female power supply negative electrode outlet 51 and the female power supply positive electrode outlet 53 are designed to be horizontally outlet, which greatly reduces the installation space.

[0032] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 The second housing 31 is provided with a groove 60 around the bottom of the mating portion 314. When the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are plugged and coupled with each other, the top of the first engaging portion 111 is positioned in the groove 60. Furthermore, a sealing member (not shown) is provided in the groove 60 to improve the sealing performance between the groove 60 and the first engaging portion 111. The sealing member may be a sealing ring or a sealing gasket, but is not limited thereto.

[0033] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 5 , the working principle of the reversible pluggable connector 100 of the present application is described in detail.

[0034] The plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are docked. When the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are in a docking coupling state, the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are electrically connected, which is defined as 0-degree docking. At this time, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and is electrically connected, the four male signal terminals 15 in the first docking area 113 are in contact with the four female signal terminals 35 and are electrically connected, and the four male signal terminals 15 in the second docking area 115 are located in the avoidance portion 37, specifically, the two male signal terminals 15 in the second docking area 115 are located in the first avoidance groove 371, and the other two male signal terminals 15 in the second docking area 115 are located in the second avoidance groove 373.

[0035] Rotate either the plug end 10 or the socket end 30 by 180 degrees, and then dock the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 to achieve electrical connection between the plug end 10 and the socket end 30. At this time, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and electrically connected, the four male signal terminals 15 in the second docking area 115 are in contact with the four female signal terminals 35 and electrically connected, and the four male signal terminals 15 in the first docking area 113 are located in the avoidance portion 37, specifically, the two male signal terminals 15 in the first docking area 113 are located in the first avoidance groove 371, and the other two male signal terminals 15 in the first docking area 113 are located in the second avoidance groove 373.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the reversible pluggable connector 100 of the present invention is provided with a symmetrical first docking area 113 and a second docking area 115 between the cover portion 114 and the first receiving portion 112, the first docking area 113 and the second docking area 115 are respectively provided with n male signal terminals 15, the mating portion 314 is provided with n female signal terminals 35 and a clearance portion 37, and when the plug end 10 and the socket end 30 are in a docking state, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and is electrically connected, and the first The male signal terminal 15 in the docking area 113 is in contact with the female signal terminal 35 and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal 15 in the second docking area 115 is located in the avoidance portion 37; then when either the plug end 10 or the socket end 30 is rotated 180 degrees for docking, the male power terminal 13 is in contact with the female power terminal 33 and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal 15 in the second docking area 115 is in contact with the female signal terminal 35 and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal 15 in the first docking area 113 is located in the avoidance portion 37. Therefore, the reversible connector 100 can achieve signal transmission when plugged in at 0 degrees and 180 degrees, solving the problem that the connector cannot be reversed and causes inconvenience in use.

[0037] The present invention has been described above in conjunction with the best embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above, but should cover various modifications and equivalent combinations based on the essence of the present invention.

Claims

1. A reversible connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plug end and a socket end which cooperate with each other, the plug end comprises a first shell, the first shell comprises a first engaging portion, the first engaging portion comprises a first receiving portion and a cover portion which are coaxially arranged, the cover portion is arranged around the first receiving portion, a male power terminal is arranged in the first receiving portion, a symmetrical first docking area and a second docking area are arranged between the cover portion and the first receiving portion, the first docking area and the second docking area are respectively provided with n male signal terminals, The socket end includes a second shell, the second shell includes a second engaging portion, the second engaging portion includes a coaxially arranged second receiving portion and a matching portion matched with the cover portion, the matching portion is arranged around the second receiving portion, a female power terminal is arranged in the second receiving portion, and the matching portion is provided with n female signal terminals and a avoiding portion with an avoiding space, When the plug end and the socket end are in a docking state, the male power terminal is in contact with the female power terminal and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal in the first docking area is in contact with the female signal terminal and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal in the second docking area is located in the avoidance portion; when either the plug end or the socket end is rotated 180 degrees for docking again, the male power terminal is in contact with the female power terminal and is electrically connected, the male signal terminal in the second docking area is in contact with the female signal terminal and is electrically connected, and the male signal terminal in the first docking area is located in the avoidance portion.

2. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover portion comprises a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side which are sequentially connected to each other, the first side and the third side are symmetrically arranged, and the second side and the fourth side are symmetrically arranged and located between the first side and the third side.

3. The reversible connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first side, the second side, the third side and the fourth side form a rectangular structure.

4. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air avoidance portion includes a first air avoidance groove, a second air avoidance groove, and a rib portion disposed between the first air avoidance groove and the second air avoidance groove.

5. The reversible connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first air-avoiding groove and the second air-avoiding groove are both in a footprint shape.

6. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first docking area and the second docking area are each provided with four male signal terminals, and the mating portion is provided with four female signal terminals.

7. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug end also includes a male power negative pole outlet line and a male power positive pole outlet line, and the male power negative pole outlet line and the male power positive pole outlet line are arranged in a horizontal structure; The socket end also includes a mother power negative electrode output line and a mother power positive electrode output line, and the mother power negative electrode output line and the mother power positive electrode output line are arranged in a horizontal structure.

8. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The male power terminal and the male signal terminal are integrally formed with the first housing by using rubber encapsulation; The female power terminal and the female signal terminal are integrally formed with the second shell by using rubber encapsulation.

9. The reversible connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell is provided with a groove around the bottom of the matching portion, and when the plug end and the socket end are plugged and coupled with each other, the top of the first engaging portion is positioned in the groove.

10. The reversible connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The invention also includes a sealing member disposed on the groove, and the sealing member is used to improve the sealing performance between the groove and the first engaging portion.

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