Electrical connector

Abstract

The present invention discloses an electrical connector, which includes a connector, a wire and a shell assembly, wherein the connector includes a terminal, the wire includes a connecting wire, the terminal and the connecting wire are connected by a welding structure, an insulating member is connected to the shell assembly, and the shell assembly is located on the connector and can press the insulating member on the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire. During production, the terminal of the connector and the connecting wire of the wire are connected by a welding structure, and the insulating member is provided, and when the shell assembly is connected to the connector, the insulating member is pressed tightly on the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire, thereby protecting the connection. The structure is simple and reasonable, convenient for production and manufacturing, and can improve production efficiency. At the same time, it can avoid damage to the connector and the wire, and improve the yield rate of production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to an electric connector. Background Art

[0002] At present, the commonly used connector forms of electrical connectors include but are not limited to HDMI, DP, USB, VGA, etc. When the connector is connected to the wire, in order to improve the connection reliability of the connection between the connector and the wire, the connection terminal of the connector and the connecting wire of the wire are generally protected by an injection molding inner mold after welding, thereby protecting the connection between the connector and the wire. However, the prior art has the following deficiencies: 1. The process of injection molding at the connection is relatively cumbersome; 2. The injection molding force is large, which can easily damage the internal structure of the connector; 3. The temperature of the plastic is high during injection molding, which can easily burn the insulation of the wire and affect the insulation performance. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an electrical connector, which has a simple and reasonable structure, can better protect the connection between the connector and the wire, avoid damage to the connector and the wire, and facilitate production.

[0004] According to the electrical connector described in an embodiment of the present invention, it includes a connecting head, a wire and a shell assembly, the connecting head includes a wiring terminal, the wire includes a connecting wire, the wiring terminal and the connecting wire are connected by a welding structure, and an insulating member is connected to the shell assembly, the shell assembly is located on the connecting head and can press the insulating member onto the connection between the wiring terminal and the connecting wire.

[0005] The electrical connector according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: during production, the terminal of the connector and the connecting wire of the wire are connected by a welding structure, and by providing an insulating member, when the shell assembly is connected to the connector, the insulating member is pressed tightly against the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire, thereby protecting the connection. The structure is simple and reasonable, convenient for production and manufacturing, and can improve production efficiency. At the same time, it can avoid damage to the connector and the wire, thereby improving the production yield.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a first cover shell and a second cover shell, the insulating member is connected to at least one of the first cover shell and the second cover shell, the insulating member is arranged corresponding to the connection between the terminal and the connecting line, the connection between the terminal and the connecting line is located between the first cover shell and the second cover shell, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected and the insulating member is pressed against the connection between the terminal and the connecting line. By setting the first cover shell and the second cover shell, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected to sandwich the connection between the terminal and the connecting line, and the insulating member correspondingly arranged thereon is pressed against the connection between the terminal and the connecting line, so as to facilitate the protection of the connection between the terminal and the connecting line by the insulating member, and the structure is simple and easy to use.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. When in use, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are snap-fitted by the snap-fit ​​structure to achieve connection between the two, and the connection method is simple and fast, which is convenient for improving production efficiency.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​hole and a snap-fit ​​protrusion that can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole, and the snap-fit ​​hole is provided on one of the first cover shell and the second cover shell, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the other. By providing the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​hole, the first cover shell and the second cover shell are snap-fitted by snapping the snap-fit ​​protrusion into the snap-fit ​​hole, and the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the first cover shell and the second cover shell is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a notch that can cooperate with the first protrusion. By providing the first protrusion and the notch that cooperates with it, when the first cover shell and the second cover shell are connected, the first protrusion and the notch cooperate to facilitate the alignment connection between the first cover shell and the second cover shell, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the two.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the insulating member includes a first extension portion and a first wire pressing portion, the first wire pressing portion can be pressed against the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire, the first extension portion is provided with a positioning hole, and the first cover shell and / or the second cover shell is provided with a positioning protrusion that can cooperate with the positioning hole. By providing the positioning hole and the positioning protrusion, when the insulating member is connected to the first cover shell and / or the second cover shell, the positioning hole and the positioning protrusion cooperate to facilitate the connection and positioning of the insulating member, avoid the insulating member not being able to be well pressed against the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire due to misalignment of the connection, improve the reliability of the present invention, and improve the yield rate of production.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a wire arrangement member is connected to the connector, and a wire arrangement group is provided on the wire arrangement member. The wire arrangement group is provided corresponding to the connection between the terminal and the connecting wire, and the wire arrangement group includes a plurality of second protrusions, and the plurality of second protrusions are spaced apart so that a wire arrangement groove for arranging and sorting the connecting wires is formed between two adjacent second protrusions. By providing a wire arrangement member, the wire arrangement member forms a plurality of wire arrangement grooves through the spaced apart distribution of the plurality of second protrusions, and the plurality of connecting wires on the wire can be placed in the plurality of wire arrangement grooves to facilitate their arrangement and sorting, and facilitate the welding of the plurality of terminal terminals on the connector and the plurality of connecting wires on the wire one by one, so as to facilitate manufacturing and production.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, two groups of the wire arrangement groups are provided on the upper side of the wire arrangement member and / or the lower side of the wire arrangement member, and the two groups of the wire arrangement groups located on the same side of the wire arrangement member are spaced apart along the length direction of the wire material so that a avoidance groove is formed between the two groups of the wire arrangement groups, and the insulating member includes a second wire pressing portion, which can be inserted into the avoidance groove and can press the connecting wire onto the wire arrangement member. By providing the avoidance groove, the second wire pressing portion on the insulating member presses the connecting wire placed on the wire arrangement member onto the wire arrangement member, thereby improving the welding stability of the connecting wire and the terminal, avoiding the movement of the connecting wire and easily damaging the welding structure, and improving the reliability of the present invention.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connector is provided with a plug-in block, and the cable arrangement member is provided with a socket for the plug-in block to be inserted into. By providing the plug-in block and the socket for the plug-in block to be inserted into, the connection between the connector and the cable arrangement member is facilitated, and the structure is simple and easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the CEC connector;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of partial structural decomposition of the China Electric connector;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structural breakdown of the middle shell assembly and the insulating parts;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4A schematic diagram of another exploded state of the housing assembly and the insulating member;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle wiring component.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] Connector 100, terminal 110, plug-in block 120;

[0023] Wire 200, connecting wire 210;

[0024] The housing assembly 300, the first cover shell 310, the snap-fit ​​hole 311, the notch 312, the positioning protrusion 313, the second cover shell 320, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 321, and the first protrusion 322;

[0025] Insulating member 400, first wire pressing portion 410, first extending portion 420, positioning hole 421, second extending portion 430, second wire pressing portion 431;

[0026] The cable arrangement member 500 , the cable arrangement assembly 510 , the second protrusion 511 , the cable arrangement groove 512 , the avoidance groove 513 , and the plug hole 520 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that if it involves orientation description, the orientation or position relationship indicated by, for example, up, down, front, back, etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, if the words such as several, greater than, less than, exceed, above, below, within, etc. appear, among which, several means one or more, more means more than two, greater than, less than, exceed, etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and above, below, within, etc. are understood as including the number itself.

[0030] If the first and second are described, they are only used to distinguish the technical features and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An electrical connector includes a connector 100, a wire 200 and a shell assembly 300, wherein the connector 100 includes a terminal 110, the wire 200 includes a connecting wire 210, the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 are connected by a welding structure, an insulating member 400 is connected to the shell assembly 300, the shell assembly 300 is located on the connector 100 and can press the insulating member 400 at the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210.

[0033] During production, the terminal 110 of the connector 100 and the connecting wire 210 of the wire 200 are connected by a welding structure. By setting an insulating member 400, when the shell assembly 300 is connected to the connector 100, the insulating member 400 is pressed against the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, thereby protecting the connection. The structure is simple and reasonable, and production is convenient. It can avoid the trouble of injection molding protection for the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, and can improve production efficiency. At the same time, it can avoid damage to the connector 100 and the wire 200, thereby improving the production yield.

[0034] In actual application, the specific structure of the shell assembly 300 and the insulating member 400 can be set accordingly according to actual use requirements, which will not be described in detail here, but will be described in detail below; since the specific structure of the connector 100 and the wire 200 of the embodiment of the present invention is known to ordinary technicians in this field, it will not be described in detail here.

[0035] In some embodiments, the shell assembly 300 includes a first cover shell 310 and a second cover shell 320, and an insulating member 400 is connected to at least one of the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320. The insulating member 400 is arranged corresponding to the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210. The connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 is located between the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320. The first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are connected and the insulating member 400 is pressed at the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210.

[0036] It is understandable that if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the shell assembly 300 includes a first cover shell 310 and a second cover shell 320, and two connection points between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 are provided and are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the connector 100, and two insulating members 400 are correspondingly provided and are respectively connected to the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320, and the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the connector 100, and the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are connected to clamp the connection point between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 therebetween, and the corresponding insulating member 400 arranged thereon is pressed against the corresponding connection point between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, so as to facilitate the protection of the connection point between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 by the insulating member 400, and the structure is simple and easy to use.

[0037] In actual application, the shell assembly 300 can also be changed according to actual use needs, such as by being composed of multiple shells, and the setting of the insulating member 400 can be set accordingly according to the setting of the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting line 210. For example, when there is a connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting line 210, the insulating member 400 can be provided with one and correspondingly located on the first cover shell 310 or the second cover shell 320. The specific connection method of the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 can be set according to actual use needs. It will not be described in detail here and will be explained in detail below.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. When in use, the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are snap-fitted by the snap-fit ​​structure to achieve the connection between the two. The connection method is simple and fast, which is convenient for improving production efficiency. In actual application, in addition to being connected by the snap-fit ​​structure, the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 can also be connected by a threaded structure or by bonding. The specific structural form of the snap-fit ​​structure can be set accordingly according to actual use needs, which will not be described in detail here, and will be described in detail below.

[0039] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​hole 311 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 321 that can be snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole 311 . One of the first cover 310 and the second cover 320 is provided with the snap-fit ​​hole 311 , and the other is provided with the snap-fit ​​protrusion 321 .

[0040] It is understandable that if Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, both side edges of the second cover shell 320 are provided with snap-fitting protrusions 321, and correspondingly, both side edges of the first cover shell 310 are provided with snap-fitting holes 311. The first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 move up and down to fit together, so that the snap-fitting protrusions 321 are snapped into the snap-fitting holes 311 to achieve snap-fitting between the two. The structure is simple and easy to produce.

[0041] In actual application, the snap-on structure can also be two snaps that can be snapped into each other to achieve a snap-on connection between the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320. The specific number and position distribution of the snap-on holes 311 and the snap-on protrusions 321 can be changed accordingly according to actual use needs, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0042] In some embodiments, one of the first cover 310 and the second cover 320 is provided with a first protrusion 322, and the other is provided with a notch 312 that can cooperate with the first protrusion 322. It is understandable that Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second cover shell 320 is provided with two first protrusions 322 and are respectively distributed on both sides of the second cover shell 320. Correspondingly, the first cover shell 310 is provided with two notches 312 that match the first protrusions 322. The two notches 312 correspond to the two first protrusions 322 and are respectively distributed on both sides of the first cover shell 310. When the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are connected, the first protrusions 322 are inserted into the notches 312 to form a matching structure, so as to facilitate the matching connection between the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 and improve the stability of the connection between the two. In actual application, the specific shape structure of the first protrusion 322 and the notch 312 can be set accordingly according to actual use needs, and is not limited here.

[0043] In some embodiments, the insulating member 400 includes a first extension portion 420 and a first wire pressing portion 410, the first wire pressing portion 410 can be pressed against the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, a positioning hole 421 is provided on the first extension portion 420, and a positioning protrusion 313 that can cooperate with the positioning hole 421 is provided on the first cover shell 310 and / or the second cover shell 320.

[0044] It is understandable that if Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the front end of the insulating member 400 is provided with a first extension portion 420, and the first extension portion 420 is provided with two positioning holes 421. Correspondingly, since the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 are both connected with the insulating member 400, two positioning protrusions 313 are provided on the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320. The two positioning protrusions 313 are distributed corresponding to the two positioning holes 421. When the two insulating members 400 are respectively connected to the first cover shell 310 and the second cover shell 320 in a one-to-one correspondence, the positioning holes 421 and the positioning protrusions 313 cooperate to facilitate the connection and positioning of the insulating member 400, thereby avoiding the insulating member 400 from being unable to be well pressed at the connection between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210 due to connection misalignment, thereby improving the reliability of the present invention and the production yield rate.

[0045] In actual application, the connection between the insulating part 400 and the shell assembly 300 can be achieved through an adhesive structure, or fixed by an interference fit connection. The specific shape and setting quantity of the positioning protrusion 313 and the positioning hole 421 can be changed accordingly according to actual use needs, which can be understood by technical personnel in this field.

[0046] In some embodiments, a cable arrangement component 500 is connected to the connector 100, and a cable arrangement group 510 is provided on the cable arrangement component 500. The cable arrangement group 510 is arranged corresponding to the connection between the terminal 110) and the connecting wire 210. The cable arrangement group 510 includes a plurality of second protrusions 511, and the plurality of second protrusions 511 are distributed at intervals so that a cable arrangement groove 512 for organizing and sorting the connecting wires 210 is formed between two adjacent second protrusions 511.

[0047] It is understandable that if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the rear end of the connector 100 is connected to a cable arrangement member 500, and the cable arrangement member 500 is provided with a cable arrangement group 510 which is distributed at intervals through a plurality of second protrusions 511 to form a plurality of cable arrangement grooves 512. The plurality of connecting wires 210 on the wire 200 can be placed in the plurality of cable arrangement grooves 512 to facilitate their arrangement and sorting, and facilitate the welding of the plurality of connecting terminals 110 on the connector 100 and the plurality of connecting wires 210 on the wire 200 one by one, so as to facilitate manufacturing and production. In actual application, the specific structure and number of the second protrusions 511 can be set accordingly according to actual use needs, and the distribution form can also be changed accordingly according to the distribution of the connecting terminals 110 and the connecting wires 210, which is not limited here.

[0048] In some embodiments, two groups of cable arrangement groups 510 are arranged on the upper side of the cable arrangement member 500 and / or the lower side of the cable arrangement member 500. The two groups of cable arrangement groups 510 located on the same side of the cable arrangement member 500 are spaced apart along the length direction of the wire 200 so that an avoidance groove 513 is formed between the two groups of cable arrangement groups 510. The insulating member 400 includes a second wire pressing portion 431, which can be inserted into the avoidance groove 513 and can press the connecting wire 210 onto the cable arrangement member 500.

[0049] It is understandable that if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, there are two connection points between the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, which are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the connector 100. Correspondingly, two groups of wire arranging groups 510 are provided on the upper and lower sides of the wire arranging member 500. The two groups of wire arranging groups 510 on the same side are spaced apart from each other along the length direction of the wire 200, so as to form avoidance grooves 513 on the upper and lower sides of the wire arranging member 500. A second extension 430 is provided on the rear side of the insulating member 400, and a second wire pressing portion 431 is provided on the second extension 430. The second wire pressing portion 431 presses the connecting wire 210 placed on the wire arranging member 500 tightly on the wire arranging member 500, thereby improving the welding stability of the connecting wire 210 and the terminal 110, avoiding the connection wire 210 from moving and easily damaging the welding structure, and improving the reliability of the present invention. In actual application, the wire arranging group 510 can also be set accordingly according to actual use needs, as long as it can correspond to the connection position of the terminal 110 and the connecting wire 210, and is not limited here.

[0050] In some embodiments, the connector 100 is provided with a plug block 120, and the cable arrangement member 500 is provided with a plug hole 520 for inserting the plug block 120. It is understandable that Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, two plug blocks 120 are provided, and correspondingly, two sockets 520 are also provided. When the connector 100 is connected to the cable arrangement member 500, the connection between the two groups is achieved by inserting the plug block 120 into the socket 520. The structure is simple, which facilitates the connection between the connector 100 and the cable arrangement member 500 and is easy to use. In actual application, the connection between the connector 100 and the cable arrangement member 500 can also be achieved by bonding or by a threaded structure, etc., which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0051] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, comprising a connector (100), a wire (200) and a housing assembly (300), wherein the connector (100) comprises a terminal (110), the wire (200) comprises a connecting wire (210), the terminal (110) and the connecting wire (210) are connected via a welding structure, It is characterized in that The housing assembly (300) is connected to an insulating member (400). The housing assembly (300) comprises a first cover shell (310) and a second cover shell (320). The first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) are respectively located above and below the connector (100). The upper and lower wiring terminals (110) of the connector (100) are both provided with connection points between the wiring terminals (110) and the connection wires (210). The connection points between the wiring terminals (110) and the connection wires (210) are located between the first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320). The insulating member (400) corresponds to the The connection between the wiring terminal (110) and the connecting wire (210) is provided with a first extension portion (420) and a first wire pressing portion (410), the first extension portion (420) is provided with a positioning hole (421), the first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) are provided with a positioning protrusion (313) capable of cooperating with the positioning hole (421), the first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) are connected so that the first wire pressing portion (410) corresponding to the insulating member (400) can be pressed against the connection between the wiring terminal (110) and the connecting wire (210); The connector (100) is connected to a cable arrangement member (500), the cable arrangement member (500) is provided with a cable arrangement group (510), the cable arrangement group (510) is arranged corresponding to the connection between the wiring terminal (110) and the connecting wire (210), the cable arrangement group (510) comprises a plurality of second protrusions (511), the plurality of second protrusions (511) are arranged at intervals, so that a cable arrangement groove (512) for arranging and sorting the connecting wires (210) is formed between two adjacent second protrusions (511); Two groups of the wiring arrangement groups (510) are arranged on the upper side of the wiring arrangement member (500) and / or on the lower side of the wiring arrangement member (500); the two groups of the wiring arrangement groups (510) located on the same side of the wiring arrangement member (500) are spaced apart along the length direction of the wire (200) so that an escape groove (513) is formed between the two groups of the wiring arrangement groups (510); the insulating member (400) comprises a second wire pressing portion (431); the second wire pressing portion (431) can be inserted into the escape groove (513) and can press the connecting wire (210) onto the wiring arrangement member (500).

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) are connected via a snap-fit ​​structure.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The snap-fit ​​structure comprises a snap-fit ​​hole (311) and a snap-fit ​​protrusion (321) capable of being snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole (311); one of the first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) is provided with the snap-fit ​​hole (311), and the other is provided with the snap-fit ​​protrusion (321).

4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, It is characterized in that One of the first cover shell (310) and the second cover shell (320) is provided with a first protrusion (322), and the other is provided with a notch (312) capable of matching with the first protrusion (322).

5. The electrical connector according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The connector (100) is provided with a plug-in block (120), and the cable arrangement component (500) is provided with a plug-in hole (520) for inserting the plug-in block (120).

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