A highly protective connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The present invention provides a highly protective connector and a connector assembly. The connector includes a connection terminal, a housing, a protective cover, and a protective seat; the protective substrate and the first connection convex ring of the protective seat are connected and provided with a first through hole therethrough. The protective base shell and the second connection convex ring of the protective cover are connected and provided with a second through hole therethrough. The protective base shell is connected to the protective substrate to form a sealed cavity. The connection terminal is provided with at least two shunt ends and a main path end. The connection terminal is arranged in the sealed cavity. The main path end is located in the first through hole, and one shunt end is located in one second through hole. The protective seat and the protective cover are arranged in the housing, and the second connection convex ring extends out of the housing. By arranging the connection terminal in the sealed cavity, a comprehensive enclosure of the connection terminal is achieved, thereby improving the protection of the connection terminal. Moreover, through the shunt design of the connection terminal, shunt connection can be realized to adapt to the requirements of more connection ports and improve the applicability of different applications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and particularly to a highly protective connector and a connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] A connector is a commonly used component in electrical engineering. Its function is to connect circuits on different devices or different modules in a circuit, enabling the flow or transmission of current or signals, and enabling the circuit to achieve a predetermined function. Existing connectors include a male connector and a female connector, and their connection method is usually by inserting the male connector into the female connector, and the electrical connection terminals in the male connector are electrically connected to the electrical connection terminals in the female connector.

[0003] With the expansion of the application fields of connectors, while taking into account multi-adaptability, connectors also need to adapt to relatively complex usage environments. Therefore, it is very necessary to design connectors with high protection performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The first object of the present invention is to provide a highly protective connector.

[0005] The second object of the present invention is to provide a connector assembly having the above connector.

[0006] To achieve the first object of the present invention, the present invention provides a highly protective connector, including connection terminals, a housing, a protective cover, and a protective seat; the protective seat is provided with a protective substrate and a first connecting convex ring, the protective substrate and the first connecting convex ring are connected and penetrated with a first through hole; the protective cover is provided with a protective shell and at least two second connecting convex rings, the protective shell and the second connecting convex rings are connected and penetrated with a second through hole, the protective shell is connected to the protective substrate and encloses a sealed cavity; the connection terminals are provided with at least two shunt ends and a main path end, the connection terminals are arranged in the sealed cavity, the main path end is located in the first through hole, and one shunt end is located in one second through hole; the protective seat and the protective cover are arranged in the housing, and the second connecting convex ring extends out of the housing.

[0007] As can be seen from the above solution, through the cooperation of the protective cover and the protective seat to enclose a sealed cavity, the connection terminals are arranged in the sealed cavity, and the main path end is located in the first through hole and the shunt end is located in the second through hole, thereby achieving a complete enclosure of the connection terminals, thereby improving the protection of the connection terminals, and through the shunt design of the connection terminals, shunt connection can be realized to adapt to more connection port requirements and improve the applicability of different applications.

[0008] A further solution is that the protective shell is provided with an annular wall, the protective seat is provided with a protective convex ring, the annular wall is sleeved outside the protective convex ring, the first through hole is located inside the protective convex ring, and the connection terminals are arranged inside the protective convex ring.

[0009] A further solution is that a positioning boss is provided inside the protective boss of the protective seat, the first through hole is located inside the protective boss, and the connection terminal is arranged inside the positioning boss and is in clearance fit with the positioning boss.

[0010] As can be seen from the above, through the protective boss and the ring wall arranged inside and outside, the protection of the connection terminal can be improved, and the position stability of the connection terminal can be improved by positioning the connection terminal in clearance fit with the positioning boss.

[0011] A further solution is that a pressing block is provided on the inner end face of the protective base shell, the pressing block is located between at least two shunt ends, and the pressing block is adjacent to the connection terminal.

[0012] As can be seen from the above, by making the pressing block adjacent to the connection terminal to form a limit, the position stability of the connection terminal is further improved.

[0013] A further solution is that the protective base shell is provided with a ring wall, the ring wall is provided with a buckle, the protective base plate is provided with a lock, and the buckle is engaged with the lock.

[0014] As can be seen from the above, the convenience of assembling and disassembling the protective seat and the protective cover is improved by engaging the buckle with the lock.

[0015] A further solution is that the connector includes at least two connection terminals, the protective cover is provided with at least four second connection bosses and at least four second through holes, the protective seat is provided with at least two first connection bosses, and at least two connection terminals are distributed radially along the second through holes.

[0016] As can be seen from the above, through the side-by-side arrangement of at least two or more connection terminals, and since the connection terminal is provided with at least two shunt ends, the multi-shunt connection function can be realized, and the adaptability of the connector in different fields can be improved.

[0017] A further solution is that the housing is provided with a baffle at the first port, the baffle is located between at least two second connection bosses, and the baffle is adjacent to the protective base shell.

[0018] A further solution is that the outer end face of the protective base shell is provided with a positioning hole, the inner end face of the baffle is provided with a positioning post, and the positioning post is matched with the positioning hole.

[0019] As can be seen from the above, the protective cover is limited by the baffle, and the accurate and stable positioning of the protective cover is realized by using the cooperation between the positioning post and the positioning hole.

[0020] A further solution is that the connector further includes a mounting base plate and mounting pillars. The mounting base plate is located at the second port of the housing and is connected to the housing, and the mounting pillars are located inside the housing and are connected between the mounting base plate and the protective seat.

[0021] As can be seen from the above, the protective seat is supported and installed by the mounting base plate and the mounting strut, and then combined with the positioning of the baffle plate, so as to realize the stable installation of the protective cover, the protective seat and the connecting terminal.

[0022] To achieve the second object of the present invention, the present invention provides a connector assembly, including a connector and an adapter housing as in the above solution. The adapter housing is provided with a connecting groove penetrating therethrough. The adapter housing is connected to the first port of the outer shell, and the second connecting convex ring passes through the connecting groove.

[0023] As can be seen from the above solution, through the setting of the adapter housing, connections with different outer shell sizes can be made, thereby improving the adaptability of the connector assembly. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the connector assembly of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of an embodiment of the connector assembly of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of an embodiment of the connector of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the outer shell in an embodiment of the connector of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the protective cover in an embodiment of the connector of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the protective cover in another perspective in an embodiment of the connector of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the protective seat in an embodiment of the connector of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly embodiment of the present invention at the connecting terminal.

[0032] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly embodiment of the present invention at the mounting strut.

[0033] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] Refer to Figures 1 to 9, the connector assembly 1 includes a connector 2, two adapter frames 3, and two connectors 11. The connector 2 includes three connection terminals 23, a housing 21, a protective cover 22, a protective seat 24, a mounting base plate 251, and four mounting pillars 252. The housing 21 is provided with a mounting groove 211 extending through in the insertion direction. The two ends of the mounting groove 211 in the insertion direction are respectively provided with a first port and a second port. The housing 21 is provided with a baffle 214 at the first port. The baffle 214 is located in the middle. Then, outlets 212 are formed on both sides of the baffle 214. Three positioning posts 215 are provided on the inner end face of the baffle 214. The outer end face of the housing 21 at the first port is provided with a plurality of connection holes.

[0035] The protective seat 24 is provided with a protective base plate 241, three first connection convex rings 246, three protective convex rings 243, and three positioning convex rings 244. The three first connection convex rings 246 are connected to the lower end face of the protective base plate 241. The three protective convex rings 243 and the three positioning convex rings 244 are connected to the upper end face of the protective base plate 241. The protective base plate 241 and one of the first connection convex rings 246 are provided with a first through hole 242. The first connection convex ring 246 and the first through hole 242 are arranged in a circular shape. The three protective convex rings 243 are distributed radially along the first through hole 242. Both the protective convex rings 243 and the positioning convex rings 244 are arranged in an oval shape. The positioning convex rings 244 are located inside the protective convex rings 243. The first through hole 242 is located inside the positioning convex rings 244. The outer wall of the protective convex rings 243 is provided with positioning ribs 245. A plurality of latches 2411 are provided at the edge of the protective base plate 241. The latches 2411 are arranged as blocks. Positioning holes 2412 are respectively provided at the four corner positions of the protective base plate 241.

[0036] The protective cover 22 is provided with a protective base shell 221 and six second connection convex rings 225. The outer periphery of the protective base shell 221 is provided with a ring wall 222. The protective base shell 221 and the second connection convex rings 225 are connected and provided with a second through hole 226. The six second connection convex rings 225 are connected and arranged on the upper surface of the protective base shell 221. The six second connection convex rings 225 are distributed radially along the second through hole 226. Three positioning holes 224 are provided on the upper surface of the protective base shell 221. The positioning holes 224 are located between the second connection convex rings 225. A buckle 223 is provided at the edge of the ring wall 222. A positioning groove 229 is provided on the inner wall of the ring wall 222. Three pressing blocks 228 are provided on the inner end face of the protective base shell 221. The three pressing blocks 228 are arranged along the second through hole 226. Positioning holes 2221 are respectively provided at the four corner positions of the ring wall 222. Refer to Figure 8 , the second connection convex ring 225 is provided with a positioning convex edge 222 along the radial direction on the inner wall of the second through hole 226, and a mating convex ring 227 is provided axially on the positioning convex edge 222.

[0037] The connection terminal 23 is provided with a connection part 231, two shunt end parts 232 and a main path end part 231. The connection part 231 is arranged in a flat plate shape, and the two shunt end parts 232 and the main path end part 231 are arranged in a cylindrical shape. The two shunt end parts 232 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connection part 231 and are located at the upper end face, and the main path end part 231 is connected to the middle of the connection part 231 and is located at the lower end face.

[0038] The connection part 231 of the connection terminal 23 is arranged in the positioning convex ring 244 and is in clearance fit with the positioning convex ring 244. The main path end part 231 is located in the first through hole 242. The protective cover 22 is sleeved outside the connection terminal 23 and the protective seat 24. Then, the ring wall 222 is sleeved outside the protective convex ring 243 and is in clearance fit with the protective convex ring 243. The protective base shell 221 is connected to the protective base plate 241 to enclose a sealed cavity. The connection terminal 23 is arranged in the sealed cavity. One shunt end part 232 is located in one second through hole 226. The shunt end part 232 is in clearance fit with the positioning convex edge 222. The positioning rib 245 is matched with the positioning groove 229. The buckle 223 is engaged with the lock 2411. And the pressing block 228 is located between the two shunt end parts 232. The pressing block 228 is adjacent to the connection part 231 of the connection terminal 23. Then, the positioning of the connection terminal 23 is realized.

[0039] The mounting base plate 251 is arranged in a flat plate shape. Connection screws 254 are provided at the four corner positions of the mounting base plate 251. Three through holes are provided through the mounting base plate 251. Waterproof members are arranged in the three through holes. The cable 253 passes through the waterproof members and the through holes and is connected to the first connection convex ring 246 through the connection snap ring 255. Then, the cable 253 is connected to the main path end part 231. Four mounting columns 252 are arranged outside the three through holes. The ends of the mounting columns 252 are located at the positioning holes 2412. The connection screws pass through the positioning holes 2221 and the positioning holes 2412 and are connected to the ends of the mounting columns 252.

[0040] The connection terminal 23, the mounting columns 252, the protective seat 24 and the protective cover 22 are arranged in the mounting groove 211 inside the housing 21. The second connection convex ring 225 and the shunt end part 232 extend out of the housing 21 from the outlet 212. The baffle 214 is located between the two second connection convex rings 225. The baffle 214 is adjacent to the protective base shell 221. And the positioning column 215 is matched with the positioning hole 224. The mounting base plate 251 is located at the second port of the housing 21. The connection screws 254 are connected to the housing 21. Then, the stable installation of the connection terminal 23, the mounting columns 252, the protective seat 24 and the protective cover 22 is realized.

[0041] Through the shunt design of the connection terminals, the function of one input and two outputs is achieved. By using the connection terminals 23 distributed radially along the second through-hole 226, the shunt ends 232 on the same side are arranged side by side and distributed in two rows. The adapter frame 3 is provided with a connection groove 31 running through it. Connection screws 32 are provided at the four corners of the inner wall of the connection groove 31. A connection groove 33 is provided on the outer wall of the adapter frame 3. The adapter frame 3 is connected to the first port of the outer shell 21 and is connected to the outer shell 21 through the connection screws 32. The second connection collar 225 passes through the connection groove 33.

[0042] The connector 11 is provided with three connection terminals arranged side by side. The connection screws on the outer wall of the connector 11 are connected to the connection groove 33 of the adapter frame 3. A mating ring groove is provided on the outer periphery of the connection terminal. The connection terminal is connected to the shunt end 232. The mating collar 227 mates with the mating ring groove, thereby achieving selectively stable connection.

[0043] The above embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of this case. In actual applications, there may be more variations. For example, the number settings of the connection terminals, connection collars, and through-holes can be adjusted according to actual needs. Including the number design of the shunt ends is also three or more, thereby achieving the function of one input and multiple outputs.

[0044] As can be seen from the above, by the cooperation of the protective cover and the protective seat to enclose a sealed cavity, the connection terminals are arranged in the sealed cavity, and the main circuit end is located in the first through-hole, and the shunt end is located in the second through-hole, thereby achieving a complete enclosure of the connection terminals, thereby improving the protection of the connection terminals. And through the shunt design of the connection terminals, shunt connection can be achieved to adapt to more connection port requirements and improve the applicability of different applications.

Claims

1. A highly protective connector, characterized in that, It includes connection terminals, a housing, a protective cover, and a protective base; The protective base is provided with a protective substrate and a first connection convex ring. The protective substrate and the first connection convex ring are connected and penetrated with a first through hole; The protective cover is provided with a protective base shell and at least two second connection convex rings. The protective base shell and the second connection convex rings are connected and penetrated with a second through hole. The protective base shell is connected to the protective substrate and encloses a sealed cavity; The connection terminals are provided with at least two shunt ends and a main circuit end. The connection terminals are arranged in the sealed cavity. The main circuit end is located in the first through hole, and one shunt end is located in one second through hole; The protective base and the protective cover are arranged in the housing, and the second connection convex ring extends out of the housing; The protective base shell is provided with an annular wall, and the protective base is provided with a protective convex ring. The annular wall is sleeved outside the protective convex ring. The first through hole is located inside the protective convex ring, and the connection terminals are arranged inside the protective convex ring.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective base is provided with a positioning convex ring inside the protective convex ring. The first through hole is located inside the protective convex ring, and the connection terminals are arranged inside the positioning convex ring and are in clearance fit with the positioning convex ring.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective base shell is provided with a pressing block on the inner end face. The pressing block is located between at least two shunt ends, and the pressing block is adjacent to the connection terminals.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective base shell is provided with an annular wall, and the annular wall is provided with a buckle. The protective substrate is provided with a lock catch, and the buckle is engaged with the lock catch.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connector includes at least two connection terminals. The protective cover is provided with at least four second connection convex rings and at least four second through holes. The protective base is provided with at least two first connection convex rings, and at least two connection terminals are distributed radially along the second through holes.

6. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a baffle at the first port. The baffle is located between at least two second connection convex rings, and the baffle is adjacent to the protective base shell.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer end face of the protective base shell is provided with a positioning hole, and the inner end face of the baffle is provided with a positioning post. The positioning post is engaged with the positioning hole.

8. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector further includes a mounting base plate and mounting pillars. The mounting base plate is located at the second port of the housing and is connected to the housing. The mounting pillars are located inside the housing and are connected between the mounting base plate and the protective base.

9. Connector assembly, characterized in that, It includes the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8 above and an adapter frame body. The adapter frame body is penetrated with a connection slot. The adapter frame body is connected to the first port of the housing, and the second connection convex ring passes through the connection slot.

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