Adjustable mounting angle connector

Abstract

This invention relates to an adjustable mounting angle connector, comprising a fixed end structure, an application end structure assembled with the fixed end structure, and an angle adjustment structure that allows the application end structure and the fixed end structure to cooperate to achieve an adjustable mounting angle for the application end structure. The angle adjustment structure is formed by a first positioning tooth formed on the fixed end structure, a second positioning tooth formed on the application end structure, and a clearance position located on the application end structure. The first positioning tooth can engage with the second positioning tooth, thereby achieving an adjustable mounting angle for the application end structure after the first positioning tooth of the fixed end structure is moved into the clearance position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to a connector with an adjustable mounting angle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, connectors (or terminal blocks) are widely used in various electrical and automation equipment. Connectors enable electrical connections between two devices.

[0003] Existing connectors include a housing and electrical connection components located within the housing. The housing includes a fixed end structure and an application end structure that are assembled together to form a space. When the connector is needed, the fixed end structure of the housing is mated and fixed with the first device to be connected, and the application end structure of the housing is mated and fixed with the second device to be connected, so that both devices are electrically connected to the electrical connection components within the connector.

[0004] However, existing connector structures have some problems: once the fixed end structure and the application end structure of the connector housing are assembled, the application end structure cannot rotate relative to the fixed end structure. That is, the installation angle of the application end structure relative to the fixed end structure cannot be adjusted, which makes it impossible to meet the needs of scenarios that require adjustment of the installation angle of the application end. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a connector with an adjustable installation angle, which is an improvement over the above-mentioned prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an adjustable mounting angle connector, comprising:

[0007] Fixed end structure;

[0008] The application-side structure is assembled together with the fixed-side structure;

[0009] Its distinguishing feature is that it further includes an angle adjustment structure that allows the application-end structure and the fixed-end structure to cooperate with each other to achieve an adjustable installation angle for the application-end structure.

[0010] Furthermore, in the adjustable mounting angle connector, the angle adjustment structure includes:

[0011] The first positioning tooth is formed at the front end of the fixed end structure;

[0012] The second positioning tooth is formed on the application end structure. The second positioning tooth meshes with the first positioning tooth to restrict the application end structure from rotating relative to the fixed end structure.

[0013] The clearance is formed on the application end structure and allows the first positioning tooth to move in with the front end of the fixed end structure.

[0014] The application end structure moves along the inner side of the fixed end structure toward the rear end of the fixed end structure under external force, and releases the engagement between the second positioning tooth and the first positioning tooth.

[0015] Improvedly, in the adjustable mounting angle connector, the application end structure has a movable end located inside the fixed end structure and moving toward the rear end of the fixed end structure.

[0016] In a further improvement, the adjustable mounting angle connector in this invention also includes a fixing member for fixing the position of the application end structure after the mounting angle is adjusted.

[0017] Furthermore, in the adjustable mounting angle connector, a first fixed mating part is formed on the application end structure, and a second fixed mating part is formed on the fixing member that is fastened to the first fixed mating part.

[0018] Improved, the adjustable mounting angle connector of the invention further includes:

[0019] An elastic reset element is retractably disposed on the inner side of the fixed end structure and the outer side of the movable end;

[0020] A locking element is located inside the fixed end structure and is tightly fitted to the fixed end structure, and limits the maximum stroke of the moving end within the fixed end structure.

[0021] Furthermore, in the adjustable mounting angle connector, a groove is formed on the inner side of the fixed end structure, and the locking member has a structure that engages within the groove.

[0022] In a further improvement, the adjustable mounting angle connector of the invention also includes a support member for supporting the locking member, which is disposed below the locking member.

[0023] Furthermore, the adjustable mounting angle connector in this invention also includes a first sealing ring located between the inner side of the fixed end structure and the movable end, the first sealing ring being disposed close to the first positioning tooth.

[0024] In a further improvement, the adjustable mounting angle connector of the invention also includes a second sealing ring disposed below the support member, the second sealing ring being located between the inner side of the fixed end structure and the movable end.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: the invention forms a first positioning tooth and a second positioning tooth that cooperate with each other on the fixed end structure and the application end structure of the connector housing, and forms a clearance position on the application end structure. The first positioning tooth, the second positioning tooth and the clearance position form an angle adjustment structure, thereby achieving the effect of adjustable installation angle of the application end structure after the first positioning tooth of the fixed end structure is moved into the clearance position. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable mounting angle connector structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the adjustable mounting angle connector.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the adjustable mounting angle connector;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the application terminal structure in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] This embodiment provides a connector with an adjustable mounting angle. See also... Figures 1-5 As shown, the adjustable mounting angle connector of this embodiment includes a fixed end structure 1, an application end structure 2, a fixing member 3, an elastic reset member 4, a locking member 5, a support member 6, a first sealing ring 7, a second sealing ring 8, and an angle adjustment structure that allows the application end structure 2 and the fixed end structure 1 to cooperate with each other to achieve adjustable mounting angle of the application end structure 2. The application end structure 2 and the fixed end structure 1 are assembled together. In this embodiment, the fixed end structure 1 adopts a flange seat with an inner cavity, and the application end structure 2 adopts an elbow body with an inner cavity. Wherein:

[0033] A first positioning tooth 11 is formed at the front end 1a of the fixed end structure 1, and a groove 12 is formed on the inner side of the fixed end structure 1.

[0034] The application end structure 2 has a second positioning tooth 21, a clearance 22, and a movable end 23 located inside the fixed end structure 1 and moving towards the rear end 1b of the fixed end structure 1. The movable end 23 is movably located within the cavity of the fixed end structure 1. A stop portion 231 is formed on the movable end 23. A first fixed engagement portion 24, which is a threaded hole, is provided on the side wall of the application end structure 2. The second positioning tooth 21 meshes with the first positioning tooth 11 to restrict the application end structure 2 from rotating relative to the fixed end structure 1. The clearance 22 is formed on the application end structure 2 and is located near the front end 1a of the fixed end structure 1. The clearance 22 is used to allow the first positioning tooth 11 to move into the interior of the fixed end structure 1 along the front end 1a. Under external force, the application end structure 2 moves along the inside of the fixed end structure 1 towards the rear end 1b of the fixed end structure 1 (i.e., along...). Figure 3 (in the y-axis direction), and release the engagement between the second positioning tooth 21 and the first positioning tooth 11. Here, the first positioning tooth 11, the second positioning tooth 21, and the clearance position 22 form the angle adjustment structure described above;

[0035] The fixing member 3 has a second fixing engagement part 31 and a shock absorber 32. The shock absorber 32 can be an elastic material. The second fixing engagement part 31 is fastened to the first fixing engagement part 24. The second fixing engagement part 31 has an external thread. The shock absorber 32 is a washer sleeved on the fixing member 3. The fixing member 3 can be fixed to the application end structure 2 by threaded engagement. The elastic reset member 4 is a spring. The elastic reset member 4 is telescopically arranged on the inner side of the fixed end structure 1 and the outer side of the moving end 23.

[0036] The locking member 5 has a structure that is engaged in the slot 12, so that it is located inside the fixed end structure 1 and is tightly engaged with the fixed end structure 1, and limits the maximum travel of the moving end 23 of the application end structure 2 inside the fixed end structure 1. Specifically, the blocking stop 231 is used to limit the moving end 23 from continuing to move.

[0037] The support member 6 is disposed below the locking member 5 to provide support for the locking member 5. The first sealing ring 7 is located between the inner side of the fixed end structure 1 and the moving end 23, and the first sealing ring 7 is disposed close to the first positioning tooth 11. A second sealing ring 8 is disposed below the support member 6, and the second sealing ring 8 is disposed between the inner side of the fixed end structure 1 and the moving end 23.

[0038] The following combination Figures 3-5 The working principle of the adjustable-angle connector in this embodiment is explained as follows:

[0039] When it is necessary to adjust the installation angle of the application end structure 2 relative to the fixed end structure 1, the fixing member 3 is removed from the application end structure 2. At this time, the first blocking structure that prevents the application end structure 2 from moving is released. Then, an application force is applied to the application end structure 2 in the direction toward the fixed end structure 1 (i.e., toward). Figure 3 The pressing force (in the negative y-axis direction) makes it impossible for the second positioning tooth 21 and the first positioning tooth 11 to be in a meshing state. In this way, the application end structure 2 can continue to move along the original direction, and the elastic reset member 4 is in an elastic contraction state due to the downward pressure of the application end structure 2.

[0040] Since the application end structure 2 and the front end 1a of the fixed end structure 1 have a relative displacement at this time, the front end 1a of the fixed end structure 1 will move into the clearance position 22 of the application end structure 2. At this time, there is no structure that prevents the application end structure 2 from rotating circumferentially relative to the fixed end structure 1. That is, the application end structure 2 can rotate circumferentially and rotate relative to the fixed end structure 1 at the required angle. Then, the pressing force applied to the application end structure 2 is released, and the application end structure 2 will generate a reverse displacement under the elastic restoring force of the elastic reset member 4 until the second positioning tooth 21 of the application end structure 2 meshes with the first positioning tooth 11 again. In this way, the application end structure 2 and the fixed end structure 1 are assembled together and cannot rotate relative to each other. Then, the fixing member 3 is fixed to the application end structure 2 to further ensure that the application end structure 2 always maintains the current adjusted angle. In this way, the adjustable installation angle of the application end structure is achieved.

Claims

1. An adjustable mounting angle connector, comprising: a fixed end structure (1); an application end structure (2) assembled with the fixed end structure (1); characterized in that it further comprises an angle adjustment structure for enabling the application end structure (2) to adjust the mounting angle thereof by cooperating with the fixed end structure (1), and a fixing member (3) for fixing the position of the application end structure (2) after the mounting angle is adjusted; wherein: the application end structure (2) has a moving end (23) located inside the fixed end structure (1) and moving towards the rear end (1b) of the fixed end structure (1); the angle adjustment structure comprises: a first positioning tooth (11) formed on the front end (1a) of the fixed end structure (1); a second positioning tooth (21) formed on the application end structure (2), which is engaged with the first positioning tooth (11) to limit the rotation of the application end structure (2) relative to the fixed end structure (1); a clearance (22) formed on the application end structure (2) and for the first positioning tooth (11) to move into when the front end (1a) of the fixed end structure (1) moves; wherein the application end structure (2) moves along the inside of the fixed end structure (1) towards the rear end (1b) of the fixed end structure (1) under external force, and the engagement between the second positioning tooth (21) and the first positioning tooth (11) is released; and the adjustable mounting angle connector further comprises: a resilient return member (4) telescopically arranged inside the fixed end structure (1) and outside the moving end (23); a locking member (5) located inside the fixed end structure (1) and tightly fitted with the fixed end structure (1), and defining the maximum stroke of the moving end (23) inside the fixed end structure (1); a support member (6) supporting the locking member (5) and arranged below the locking member (5); the inside of the fixed end structure (1) is formed with a clamping groove (12), and the locking member (5) has a structure clamped in the clamping groove (12).

2. The mounting angle adjustable connector according to claim 1, wherein the application end structure (2) is formed with a first fixing fitting part (24), and the fixing member (3) is formed with a second fixing fitting part (31) tightly fitted with the first fixing fitting part (24).

3. The mounting angle adjustable connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, a first sealing ring (7) is further arranged between the inside of the fixed end structure (1) and the moving end (23), and the first sealing ring (7) is arranged in close proximity to the first positioning tooth (11).

4. The mounting angle adjustable connector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a second sealing ring (8) is further arranged below the support member (6), and the second sealing ring (8) is arranged between the inside of the fixed end structure (1) and the moving end (23).

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