A connector for docking neon light strips and cables and a light strip assembly

By designing the main shell, cable positioning components and conducting terminal structure, the existing light belt connectors have been solved, and the dustproof and waterproofing effect in outdoor applications is achieved, and a connector with high reliability and wide applicability is suitable for the stable docking of neon light belts and cables.

CN116231376BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01DONGGUAN XINWEIXING ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211716656.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-09-23
Filing Date
2022-12-29
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-29

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Technical Problem

The existing light strip connectors are not ideal for dust-proof and waterproofing in outdoor applications, and lack connection reliability.

Method used

A connector including the main housing, cable positioning components, conduction terminals and cover is designed, and the abutment or puncture connection is made with the neon light belt and cable through the conduction terminal, and the cover and waterproofing platform structure prevent loosening and water vapor from entering, enhancing the dust and waterproofing effect.

Benefits of technology

The connector with high reliability and wide applicability is achieved, which can effectively prevent dust and water vapor from entering in outdoor environments, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

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Abstract

The present invention is applicable to the technical fields of strip lights and cable connectors, and provides a connector for docking a neon strip light and a cable and a strip light assembly. For the connector for docking a neon strip light and a cable and the strip light assembly provided by the present invention, after the neon strip light and the cable positioning component pre-set with a cable are respectively inserted into the strip light slot and the cable component slot from both ends of the main housing, the conduction terminal can be plugged into the main housing from the top of the main housing, so that the metal conduction terminal punctures the conductive position of the neon strip light and the conductor of the punctured cable. Through the design of the cover body, it can prevent the conduction terminal from loosening and ensure the stability of conduction, and can also prevent dust and water, that is, prevent external dust and water vapor from entering the main housing from the conduction terminal. It has good dust and water prevention effects and high reliability, and can be suitable for outdoor application scenarios, etc. The product has a wider applicability and a better user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of strip lights and cable connectors, and particularly relates to a connector and a strip light assembly for docking a neon strip light and a cable. Background Art

[0002] Most of the current strip light connectors are only provided with a connector housing and two corresponding insertion pieces. After the insertion pieces are connected to the connector housing, they are prone to looseness, and the dustproof and waterproof effects of the connectors are not ideal, and the reliability is poor, which is not suitable for outdoor application scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, and provides a connector and a strip light assembly for docking a neon strip light and a cable, which have good dustproof and waterproof effects, high reliability, can be suitable for outdoor application scenarios, and have a wide adaptability.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is: a connector for docking a neon strip light and a cable, comprising a main housing and a cable positioning component. One end of the main housing is provided with a strip light slot for inserting the neon strip light, and the other end of the main housing is provided with a cable component slot for inserting the cable positioning component and the cable;

[0005] The connector further includes a conduction terminal for conducting the neon strip light and the cable. The conduction terminal includes a first terminal portion for abutting or piercing the conductive position of the neon strip light and a second terminal portion for abutting or piercing the cable;

[0006] The connector further includes a cover body connected to the main housing and abutting against the conduction terminal.

[0007] The cable positioning component includes a cable outer shell connected with the cable and an insulating core body inserted into the cable outer shell and used for positioning each strand of the cable. The insulating core body is provided with a slot for the second terminal portion to pass through.

[0008] Optionally, a sunken groove is provided at the top of the main housing. A waterproof platform protrudes upward from the inner bottom of the sunken groove. The cover body is connected to the main housing through a first buckle structure. The cover body seals the opening of the sunken groove and is located above the waterproof platform;

[0009] A terminal slot for inserting the conduction terminal is provided at the top of the waterproof platform. The terminal slot communicates with the strip light slot and the cable component slot respectively. At least two conduction terminals and terminal slots are provided.

[0010] Optionally, the side wall of the main shell is provided with a drainage hole connected to the sink, the cover body includes an upper cover plate and a plug-in frame that can be inserted into the sink, the plug-in frame is integrally formed on the lower side of the upper cover plate, and the first snap-fit structure includes a first inverted protrusion that is integrally formed on the plug-in frame and can be stuck in the local space of the drainage hole, and the drainage hole is provided on at least two opposite side walls of the main shell.

[0011] Optionally, both side ends of the conducting terminal are provided with barbed protrusions;

[0012] The first terminal portion includes at least two first plug-in pieces with pointed front ends; the second terminal portion includes at least two second plug-in pieces with pointed front ends.

[0013] Optionally, the front end of the cable housing has a core groove for inserting the insulating core, and the rear end side wall of the cable housing has a threading hole for allowing the cable to pass through;

[0014] The front end of the cable includes a reserved first pole cable and a second pole cable, the insulating core has a first hole for the first pole cable to pass through and a second hole for the second pole cable to pass through, the first hole and the second hole are arranged adjacent to each other, and the first hole and the second hole are arranged to pass through from the rear end to the front end of the insulating core, the slot includes a first slot and a second slot, the first slot passes through the first hole from the top of the insulating core, and the second slot passes through the second hole from the top of the insulating core.

[0015] Optionally, a first anti-foolproof alignment structure is provided between the insulating core and the cable housing;

[0016] A second snap-fit structure is provided between the insulating core and the cable housing.

[0017] Optionally, the first foolproof alignment structure includes a first sliding groove eccentrically arranged on the top wall or one of the inner side walls of the core groove, and the first foolproof alignment structure also includes a first protrusion integrally provided on the insulating core and cooperating with the first sliding groove;

[0018] The opposite side walls of the cable housing are provided with second card slots, the opposite outer sides of the insulating core are integrally provided with second inverted protrusions, and the second card slot structure includes the second inverted protrusion and the second card slot.

[0019] Optionally, the second card slot is a through slot, and two opposing inner side walls of the cable component slot are integrally provided with third undercut protrusions that can be engaged with the second card slot and are offset from the second undercut protrusion;

[0020] A second anti-fooling alignment structure is provided between the cable housing and the cable component slot. The second anti-fooling alignment structure includes a second rib eccentrically disposed on the inner top wall or one of the inner side walls of the cable component slot. The first anti-fooling alignment structure further includes a second chute integrally provided on the outer periphery of the cable housing and cooperating with the second rib.

[0021] Optionally, a limiting retaining wall is provided between the light strip slot and the cable component slot.

[0022] The present invention also provides a light strip assembly, including a neon light strip, and further including the above-mentioned connector. One end of the neon light strip is connected to the light strip slot of the main housing of the connector, and the conduction terminal of the connector abuts against or punctures the conductive position of the neon light strip.

[0023] For a connector and a light strip assembly for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by the present invention, after the neon light strip and the cable positioning component pre-installed with a cable are respectively inserted into the light strip slot and the cable component slot from both ends of the main housing, the conduction terminal can be inserted into the main housing from the top of the main housing, so that the metal conduction terminal abuts against (or punctures) the conductive position of the neon light strip and abuts against (or punctures) the conductor of the cable. Through the design of the cover body, it can prevent the conduction terminal from loosening and ensure the stability of conduction, and can also prevent dust and water, that is, prevent external dust and water vapor from entering the main housing from the conduction terminal. It has a good dust and water prevention effect and high reliability, and can be suitable for outdoor application scenarios, etc. The product has a wider applicability and a better user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is another three-dimensional exploded view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional assembly view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention connected with a neon light strip;

[0028] Figure 4It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention (the cross-section passes through the conduction terminal);

[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention (the cross-section passes through the drain hole);

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention, with a neon light strip connected (the cross-section passes through the conduction terminal);

[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 It is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable and a neon light strip provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 It is another schematic exploded perspective view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable and a neon light strip provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 It is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention (the main housing has a partial cross-section);

[0035] Figure 11 It is a schematic exploded perspective view of a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention (the main housing has a partial cross-section). Detailed implementation manners

[0036] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0038] In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, if there are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships, such as "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., they are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings or the conventional placement state or usage state. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the structures, features, devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor must they be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0039] In the specific embodiments, the various specific technical features and each embodiment described can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. For example, different embodiments can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combination methods of the specific technical features / embodiments in the present invention will not be described separately.

[0040] Such as Figures 1 to 11As shown in the figure, a connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a main housing 100 and a cable positioning component 200. The cable positioning component 200 can be connected to a cable 230 and can position the cable 230. One end of the main housing 100 is provided with a light strip slot 101 for inserting the neon light strip 900. The other end of the main housing 100 is provided with a cable component slot 102 for inserting the cable positioning component 200 and the cable 230; that is, the neon light strip 900 and the cable positioning component 200 pre-installed with the cable 230 are inserted into the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102 from both ends of the main housing 100 respectively. The connector further includes a conduction terminal 300 for conducting the neon light strip 900 and the cable 230. The conduction terminal 300 includes a first terminal portion 310 and a second terminal portion 320. The first terminal portion 310 is used to abut against or puncture the conductive position (pad 910) of the neon light strip 900, and the second terminal portion 320 is used to abut against or puncture the cable 230 so that the conductor of the cable 230 contacts the second terminal portion 320; that is, after the neon light strip 900 and the cable positioning component 200 pre-installed with the cable 230 are inserted into the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102 from both ends of the main housing 100 respectively, the conduction terminal 300 can be inserted into the main housing 100 from the top of the main housing 100 so that the conduction terminal 300 abuts against (or punctures) the conductive position of the neon light strip 900 and the conductor of the cable 230. The cable positioning component 200 includes a cable outer shell 220 connected to the cable 230 and an insulating core 210 inserted into the cable outer shell 220 and used for positioning each strand of the cable 230. The cable outer shell 220 can be an integrally injection-molded shell. The insulating core 210 is provided with a slot 211 for the second terminal portion 320 to pass through. Each strand of the cable 230 has an independent insulating rubber sleeve on the outside, and the second terminal portion 320 can puncture the insulating rubber sleeve to contact the metal wire inside the insulating rubber sleeve. The connector further includes a cover body 400 connected to the main housing 100 and abutting against the conduction terminal 300. On the one hand, it can prevent the conduction terminal 300 from loosening and ensure the stability of conduction. On the other hand, it can prevent dust and water, that is, avoid external dust and water vapor from entering the main housing 100 from the conduction terminal 300. It has a good dust and water prevention effect and high reliability, and can be suitable for outdoor application scenarios, etc. The product has a wider applicability.

[0041] Specifically, the top of the main housing 100 is provided with a sink 103. The inner bottom of the sink 103 is provided with a waterproof platform 110 protruding upward. The outer periphery of the waterproof platform 110 and the inner periphery of the sink 103 form a rectangular ring-shaped waterproof groove. The top of the waterproof platform 110 is provided with a terminal slot 111 for inserting the conductive terminal 300, which can further prevent external rainwater from entering through the terminal slot 111. The cover 400 can be connected to the main housing 100 via a first snap-fit structure. The cover 400 covers the opening in the sink 103 and is located above the waterproof platform 110. After the cover 400 is connected to the main housing 100 via the first snap-fit structure, the cover 400 is tightly pressed against the top of the conductive terminal 300, preventing the conductive terminal 300 from loosening and improving reliability.

[0042] Specifically, the terminal slot 111 is respectively connected to the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102. The conductive terminal 300 and the terminal slot 111 are each provided with at least two, respectively used to connect the positive pole (live wire) and the negative pole (neutral wire). Of course, in specific applications, the number of conductive terminals 300 and the terminal slot 111 can also be increased as needed.

[0043] Specifically, the side wall of the main shell 100 is provided with a drainage hole 104 connected to the sink 103, that is, the drainage hole 104 passes through the drainage trough, and the drainage hole 104 is close to or located on the bottom wall of the drainage trough. Even if water accumulates in the drainage trough, the accumulated water can be easily discharged through the drainage hole 104. The drainage hole 104 can be set obliquely downward, that is, the opening on the outside is lower than the inside, and the opening on the outside can also be relatively smaller than the inside to prevent rainwater from flowing back. The cover body 400 includes an upper cover plate 410 and a plug-in frame 420 that can be inserted into the sink 103. The inner side of the plug-in frame 420 can be clamped on the outer periphery of the waterproof platform 110, and the outer side of the plug-in frame 420 can be clamped on the inner wall of the sink 103, which has higher structural reliability. Specifically, the plug-in frame 420 can be integrally formed on the lower side of the upper cover plate 410, and the upper cover plate 410 closes the upper end opening of the sink 103. The first buckle structure includes a first buckle protrusion 421 integrally formed on the plug-in frame 420 and capable of being clamped in a local space of the drainage hole 104. After the first buckle protrusion 421 is clamped in the drainage hole 104, the drainage hole 104 is not completely blocked by the first buckle protrusion 421 (e.g., Figure 5 As shown), the drainage holes 104 can still drain water, and the drainage holes 104 are at least provided on two opposite side walls of the main housing 100. In this embodiment, the two drainage holes 104 are respectively located above the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102.

[0044] Specifically, barbs 311 are provided at both side ends of the conduction terminal 300. The shape of the terminal slot 111 matches that of the conduction terminal 300. After the conduction terminal 300 is inserted downward into the terminal slot 111, the barbs 311 on both sides thereof are stuck in the terminal slot 111, and the conduction terminal 300 is not easily loosened upward; the barbs 311 can be provided at the side ends of the conduction terminal 300 and are respectively arranged close to the tip (front end) and the rear end of the conduction terminal 300.

[0045] Specifically, the first terminal portion 310 includes at least two first insertion pieces with pointed tips at the front ends, and there is a certain gap between adjacent first insertion pieces; the second terminal portion 320 includes at least two second insertion pieces with pointed tips at the front ends, and there is a certain gap between adjacent second insertion pieces, and the contact effect is better. The conduction terminal 300 can be integrally formed by stamping with a metal material.

[0046] In specific applications, a plastic block can be selected to be provided at the rear end of the conduction terminal 300 for easy pressing. That is, a part of the rear end of the conduction terminal 300 can be embedded in the plastic block, and a fuse embedded in the plastic block can be used to connect between the first terminal portion 310 and the second terminal portion 320 of the conduction terminal 300.

[0047] Specifically, the front end of the cable housing 220 has a core slot 221 for inserting the insulating core 210, and the rear side wall of the cable housing 220 has a wire passing hole for the cable 230 to pass through; the outer rubber sleeve of the cable 230 can be integrally formed with the cable housing 220, and the outer rubber sleeve can also be selected to be wrapped around the cable 230 by means such as heat shrinkage. Alternatively, after the cable 230 passes through the wire passing hole, the wire passing hole and the cable 230 are sealed by hot melting or sealant.

[0048] Specifically, the front end of the cable 230 includes a reserved first polar cable 231 and a reserved second polar cable 232. The insulating core 210 has a first hole 215 for inserting the first polar cable 231 and a second hole 216 for inserting the second polar cable 232. The first hole 215 and the second hole 216 are adjacently spaced and extend from the rear end to the front end of the insulating core 210. The slot 211 includes a first slot and a second slot. The first slot extends from the top of the insulating core 210 to the first hole 215 and extends to the lower end beyond the first hole 215. The second slot extends from the top of the insulating core 210 to the second hole 216 and extends to the lower end beyond the second hole 216. The second terminal portion 320 can completely penetrate the cables in the first and second holes 215 and 216. The first and second slots do not necessarily extend to the front end of the insulating core 210. After the second terminal portion 320 is inserted, it can prevent the insulating core 210 from exiting the main housing 100. In this embodiment, the insulating core 210 is an injection-molded plastic core that is completely stuck in the core groove 221. Correspondingly, the top wall of the cable housing 220 is also provided with a relief groove 222 corresponding to the groove 211. The relief groove 222 may or may not extend to the front end of the insulating core 210.

[0049] Specifically, a first anti-mock alignment structure is provided between the insulating core 210 and the cable housing 220 to prevent reverse insertion or misinsertion that may cause reverse electrode connection and other defects.

[0050] Specifically, a second snap-fit structure is provided between the insulating core 210 and the cable housing 220 to prevent the insulating core 210 and the cable housing 220 from loosening. The main shell 100, the insulating core 210, the cable housing 220 and the cover 400 are all injection-molded plastic parts.

[0051] Specifically, the first anti-mismatching alignment structure includes a first protrusion 224 eccentrically arranged on the inner top wall or one of the inner side walls of the core groove 221, and the first anti-mismatching alignment structure also includes a first sliding groove 214 integrally arranged on the insulating core 210 and cooperating with the first protrusion 224 to avoid incorrect insertion.

[0052] Specifically, second latching grooves 225 are provided on opposite side walls of the cable housing 220, and second undercut protrusions 213 are integrally provided on opposite outer sides of the insulating core 210. The second latching structure includes the second undercut protrusion 213 and the second latching grooves 225. The cross-sections of the first undercut protrusion 421 and the second undercut protrusion 213 can both be right-angled trapezoidal or right-angled triangle shapes.

[0053] Specifically, the second card slot 225 is a through slot that penetrates through opposite side walls of the cable housing 220 and can also penetrate upward to the top surface of the cable housing 220, which is conducive to mold opening and forming, and the injection mold does not require a side core-pulling mechanism. Third reverse buckling protrusions 113 are integrally provided on opposite inner side walls of the cable component slot 102. The third reverse buckling protrusions 113 can be stuck in the second card slot 225 and are misaligned with the second reverse buckling protrusions 213; that is, in the main housing 100, the third reverse buckling protrusions 113 and the second reverse buckling protrusions 213 are vertically misaligned, and the structure is ingenious.

[0054] Specifically, a second anti-misinsertion alignment structure is provided between the cable housing 220 and the cable component slot 102. The second anti-misinsertion alignment structure includes a second rib 119 eccentrically provided on the inner top wall or one of the inner side walls of the cable component slot 102. The first anti-misinsertion alignment structure further includes a second chute 229 integrally provided on the outer periphery of the cable housing 220 and cooperating with the second rib 119 to prevent misinsertion and reverse insertion.

[0055] Specifically, a limiting retaining wall 114 is provided between the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102. The ends of the neon light strip 900 and the cable positioning component 200 can be limited by both sides of the limiting retaining wall 114. The limiting retaining wall 114 can be in the shape of a triangular plate and is located at the corner between the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102.

[0056] Specifically, a cable groove 218 for accommodating the excess cable 230 is provided at the rear end of the insulating core 210. In this way, the excess cable can be stored in the cable groove 218, providing a good user experience.

[0057] Specifically, a second drain hole 228 is provided on the rear side wall of the cable housing 220. The second drain hole 228 can drain the water in the housing to avoid water accumulation inside the housing.

[0058] During assembly, the conductive terminal 300 is first pre-installed in the terminal slot 111, that is, the conductive terminal 300 is partially inserted into the terminal slot 111, but not pressed into place. Then, the two cables of the cable housing 220, which integrates the cable 230, are inserted into the first hole 215 and the second hole 215. The insulating core 210 is connected to the cable housing 220 via the first anti-mock alignment structure and the second snap structure, so that the insulating core 210, cable housing 220 and cable 230 are assembled into a complete assembly. The neon light strip 900 and the complete assembly are then respectively inserted into the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102 of the main housing 100. The third undercut protrusion 113 in the main housing 100 is snapped into the second snap slot 225 of the cable housing 220, and the complete assembly can be securely connected to the main housing 100. Then, press the conductive terminal 300 downward into place, so that the first terminal portion 310 of the conductive terminal 300 pierces the conductive portion (solder pad 910) of the neon light strip 900, and the second terminal portion 320 of the conductive terminal 300 pierces the cable 230, so that the conductor of the cable 230 contacts the second terminal portion 320. Conductive connection is established between the neon light strip 900 and the cable 230 through the conductive terminal 300. The cover 400 is then placed on the main housing 100, and the conductive terminal 300 is pressed tightly by the cover 400, providing high reliability.

[0059] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a light strip assembly, comprising a neon light strip 900 and the aforementioned connector, for connecting the neon light strip to a cable, which may have a plug or connector terminal for easy connection to a power source. One end of the neon light strip is connected to a light strip slot 101 of a main housing 100 of the connector, and the conductive terminal 300 of the connector abuts or pierces a conductive portion of the neon light strip 900.

[0060] The embodiment of the present invention provides a connector and light strip assembly for connecting neon light strips and cables. After the neon light strip 900 and the cable positioning component 200 pre-installed with the cable 230 are respectively inserted into the light strip slot 101 and the cable component slot 102 from the two ends of the main housing 100, the conductive terminal 300 can be plugged into the main housing 100 from the top, so that the metal conductive terminal 300 abuts (or pierces) the conductive position of the neon light strip 900 and the conductor of the cable 230. The design of the cover 400 can prevent the conductive terminal 300 from loosening and ensure the stability of the conduction. It can also be dustproof and waterproof, that is, prevent external dust and water vapor from entering the main housing 100 through the conductive terminal 300. It has good dustproof and waterproof effects, high reliability, and can be used in outdoor applications. The product has a wider applicability and a good user experience.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector for docking neon light strips and cables, characterized in that, The main housing comprises a main shell and a cable positioning component. One end of the main shell is provided with a light strip slot for inserting a neon light strip, and the other end of the main shell is provided with a cable component slot for inserting the cable positioning component and the cable. The connector further includes a conducting terminal for conducting the neon light strip and the cable, the conducting terminal including a first terminal portion for abutting or piercing the conductive position of the neon light strip and a second terminal portion for abutting or piercing the cable; The connector further includes a cover connected to the main housing and abutting against the conducting terminal; The cable positioning component includes a cable housing connected to the cable and an insulating core plugged into the cable housing and used to position each strand of the cable, wherein the insulating core is provided with a slot for the second terminal portion to pass through; The top of the main housing is provided with a sink, the inner bottom of the sink is provided with a waterproof platform protruding upward, the cover is connected to the main housing via a first snap structure, the cover covers the opening of the sink and is located above the waterproof platform; The top of the waterproof platform is provided with a terminal slot for inserting the conductive terminal, the terminal slot is connected to the light strip slot and the cable component slot respectively, and there are at least two conductive terminals and at least two terminal slots; The side wall of the main housing is provided with a drainage hole connected to the sink; the cover body includes an upper cover plate and a plug-in frame that can be inserted into the sink; the plug-in frame is integrally formed on the lower side of the upper cover plate; the first snap-fit structure includes a first undercut protrusion integrally formed on the plug-in frame and capable of being locked in a local space of the drainage hole; the drainage hole is provided on at least two opposite side walls of the main housing; The front end of the cable housing has a core groove for inserting the insulating core, and the rear end side wall of the cable housing has a threading hole for allowing the cable to pass through; The front end of the cable includes a reserved first pole cable and a second pole cable, the insulating core has a first hole for the first pole cable to pass through and a second hole for the second pole cable to pass through, the first hole and the second hole are arranged adjacent to each other, and the first hole and the second hole are arranged to pass through from the rear end to the front end of the insulating core, the slot includes a first slot and a second slot, the first slot passes through the first hole from the top of the insulating core, and the second slot passes through the second hole from the top of the insulating core.

2. The connector for butt-joint of neon light strips and cables according to claim 1, characterized in that Both side ends of the conducting terminal are provided with barbed protrusions; The first terminal portion includes at least two first plug-in pieces with pointed front ends; the second terminal portion includes at least two second plug-in pieces with pointed front ends.

3. A connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first anti-foolproof alignment structure is provided between the insulating core and the cable housing; A second snap-fit structure is provided between the insulating core and the cable housing.

4. A connector for connecting a neon light strip and a cable as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The first foolproof alignment structure includes a first sliding groove eccentrically arranged on the top wall or one of the inner side walls of the core groove, and the first foolproof alignment structure also includes a first protrusion integrally arranged on the insulating core and cooperating with the first sliding groove; The opposite side walls of the cable housing are provided with second card slots, the opposite outer sides of the insulating core are integrally provided with second inverted protrusions, and the second card slot structure includes the second inverted protrusion and the second card slot.

5. A connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The second card slot is a through slot, and two opposing inner side walls of the cable component slot are integrally provided with third undercut protrusions that can be engaged with the second card slot and are offset from the second undercut protrusions; A second anti-mistake alignment structure is provided between the cable housing and the cable component slot, and the second anti-mistake alignment structure includes a second protrusion eccentrically arranged on the top wall or one of the inner side walls of the cable component slot, and the first anti-mistake alignment structure also includes a second sliding groove integrally provided on the outer periphery of the cable housing and cooperating with the second protrusion.

6. A connector for docking a neon light strip and a cable according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, A limited retaining wall is provided between the light strip slot and the cable component slot.

7. A strip light assembly, comprising a neon strip light, characterized in that, It also includes a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, one end of the neon light strip is connected to the light strip slot of the main shell in the connector, and the conductive terminal of the connector abuts or pierces the conductive part of the neon light strip.

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