Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a connector and a connector assembly, the connector comprises a connector main body and a knob, the connector main body is provided with a mounting hole and two locking rods, and the two locking rods swing to a buckling position to buckle two lock catches on a matching connector when the connector is in butt joint with the matching connector. The lock rods are separated from the corresponding lock catches when swinging to the unlocking positions, the rotary knob is rotationally arranged in the mounting hole and provided with a locking part, the locking part is located between the two lock catches, the rotary knob is configured to rotate between the locking position and the unlocking position, and the rotary knob controls the locking part to rotationally abut against at least one lock rod. Therefore, the connector synchronously locks the two locking rods through the knob, so that the connection reliability can be improved when the connectors are butted, and the locking rods can be locked when the connectors are not butted to prevent butting errors of the connectors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connector locking, and in particular to a connector and a connector assembly. Background Art

[0002] Connectors are widely used in various industries and can be used to transmit electrical signals, optical signals, etc. In order to ensure safe and reliable signal transmission, connectors usually have a locking function. However, the locking structure of existing connectors is easily separated and the connection is unreliable. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector and a connector assembly, which can synchronously lock two locking rods through a knob to improve the reliability of the connection.

[0004] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector, comprising: a connector body, a mounting hole and two locking rods are provided on the connector body, the locking rods are configured to swing between a snap-fit ​​position and a release position, the two locking rods are in the snap-fit ​​position when the connector is docked with a mating connector to snap-fit ​​two locks on the mating connector, and the locking rods are separated from the corresponding locks when in the release position; and a knob, the knob is rotatably arranged in the mounting hole and has a locking portion, the locking portion is located between the two locking rods, the knob is configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, and the knob controls the locking portion to rotatably press against at least one locking rod.

[0005] In some embodiments, the locking portion presses the two locking rods synchronously when the knob is in the locking position, and the locking portion disengages from the two locking rods synchronously when the knob is in the unlocking position.

[0006] In some embodiments, the knob also includes: a main body, which matches the mounting hole and is rotatably disposed in the mounting hole, and a locking portion is provided at one end of the main body facing the locking rod; and a driving portion, which is disposed at one end of the main body away from the locking portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, an inner side wall of the mounting hole is provided with an annular boss; a side surface of the main body is provided with an annular groove, and the annular groove matches the annular boss to accommodate the annular boss.

[0008] In some embodiments, the annular grooves are arranged at 330° to form the first gap; and the annular bosses are arranged at 240° to form the second gap.

[0009] In some embodiments, a stopper is formed on the main body at the first gap, and the stopper moves within the second gap.

[0010] In some embodiments, a middle position of the second gap is arched to form an arc-shaped boss, and the arc-shaped boss is arranged at 60°.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first slope surface is respectively provided at both ends of the arc-shaped boss.

[0012] In some embodiments, two side edges of the arc-shaped boss are respectively formed as a second slope surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first inclined surface is formed on the annular boss; a second inclined surface is formed in the annular groove, and the second inclined surface matches the first inclined surface.

[0014] In some embodiments, the driving portion and the locking portion are both configured as rod-shaped structures, and the driving portion and the locking portion are configured parallel to each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the knob further includes: a connecting portion, which is respectively connected to the main body portion and the locking portion.

[0016] In some embodiments, the locking rod includes: a fulcrum portion, which protrudes from a predetermined position of the connector body; a rod body portion, which is configured as a rod-shaped structure, the rod body portion is connected to the fulcrum portion and is divided into a first rod body and a second rod body by the fulcrum portion; and a snap-fit ​​portion, which is disposed at the end of the first rod body and is configured to snap with the lock.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first rod is longer than the second rod.

[0018] In some embodiments, a third slope is disposed on one end of the snap-fit ​​portion facing the mating connector.

[0019] In some embodiments, the end of the first rod body is chamfered.

[0020] In some embodiments, the end of the second rod body is protruded to form a protrusion.

[0021] In some embodiments, a leak hole is provided on the connector body to expose the locking rod.

[0022] In some embodiments, a notch is formed at the leak hole.

[0023] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a connector assembly, comprising: a connector as in the first aspect; and a mating connector, wherein a protrusion on the mating connector is formed with two lock catches, and the two lock catches engage two locking rods when the mating connector is docked with the connector.

[0024] In some embodiments, a fourth slope is provided on one end of the lock facing the connector.

[0025] The embodiment of the present invention provides a connector and a connector assembly, the connector comprising a connector body and a knob, the connector body is provided with a mounting hole and two locking rods, the two locking rods swing to a snap-fit ​​position when the connector is docked with a mating connector to snap-fit ​​two lock buckles on the mating connector, the locking rods are separated from the corresponding lock buckles when swinging to an unlocking position, the knob is rotatably arranged in the mounting hole and has a locking portion, the locking portion is located between the two lock buckles, the knob is configured to rotate between a locking position and an unlocking position, and the knob controls the locking portion to rotatably abut against at least one locking rod. Thus, the connector synchronously locks the two locking rods through the knob, which not only helps to improve the reliability of the connection when the connectors are docked, but also can lock the locking rods when the connectors are not docked to prevent the connectors from docking incorrectly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector body provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention after docking with a mating connector;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a mating connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a knob provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the position of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention and the mating connector before docking;

[0034] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention before being connected to a mating connector;

[0035] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention and a mating connector after docking;

[0036] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the position of a knob provided by an embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked position;

[0037] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a knob provided by an embodiment of the present invention when it is in a locked position;

[0038] Fig.12 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a mounting hole provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a knob provided by an embodiment of the present invention when it is in an unlocked position.

[0040] Description of reference numerals:

[0041] 1-connector body; 11-mounting hole; 111-annular boss; 1111-first inclined surface; 112-second gap; 113-arc boss; 1131-first slope surface; 1132-second slope surface; 12-locking rod; 121-fulcrum; 122-rod body; 1221-first rod body; 12211-chamfer; 1222-second rod body; 12221-protrusion; 123-snap-fit part; 1231-third slope; 13-docking groove; 131-expansion slot; 132-leakage hole; 133-notch; 2-knob; 21-locking part; 22-main body; 221-annular groove; 2211-second inclined surface; 222-first gap; 223-stop part; 23-driving part; 24-connecting part; A-connector; B-mating connector; B1-locking buckle; B11-fourth slope. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present application is described below based on embodiments, but the present application is not limited to these embodiments. In the detailed description of the present application below, some specific details are described in detail. It is possible for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present application without the description of these details. In order to avoid confusing the essence of the present application, known methods, processes, flows, components and circuits are not described in detail.

[0043] In addition, persons of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the drawings provided herein are for illustration purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0044] Unless otherwise clearly defined and specified, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] For ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "inside", "outside", "below", "below", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. are used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature illustrated in the figures to another element or feature. It will be understood that spatially relative terms may be intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figure is turned over, an element described as being "below" or "below" other elements or features will then be positioned as being "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the example term "below" can include both the orientations of above and below. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0046] Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the words "include", "comprising" and similar words throughout the application should be interpreted as including rather than exclusive or exhaustive; that is, the meaning is "including but not limited to".

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.

[0048] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided by the embodiment of the present invention from another perspective, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connector A includes a connector body 1 and a knob 2 . Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector body provided by an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connector body 1 is provided with a mounting hole 11 and two locking rods 12. Specifically, the locking rods 12 are configured to swing between a buckled position and an unlocked position. It should be noted that when the locking rods 12 are in the buckled position, the two locking rods 12 are in an initial state and parallel to each other. Correspondingly, when the locking rods 12 are in the unlocked position, the two locking rods 12 deflect toward each other. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided by the embodiment of the present invention after docking with the mating connector, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mating connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention, combined with Figures 1 to 5As shown, when the connector A is mated with the mating connector B, the two locking rods 12 are in the snap-fit ​​position to snap-fit ​​the two lock buckles B1 on the mating connector B. On the other hand, when the locking rod 12 is in the unlocking position, it is separated from the corresponding lock buckle B1. It should be noted that the separation of the locking rod 12 from the lock buckle B1 means that the locking rod 12 can move relative to the lock buckle B1 in the plugging direction of the connector A.

[0049] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a knob provided by an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the knob 2 has a locking portion 21 . Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the position of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention and the mating connector before docking, Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention before being connected to a mating connector, Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a connector provided by an embodiment of the present invention and a mating connector after docking, Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the position of the knob provided by the embodiment of the present invention when it is in the locked position, Fig.11 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a knob in a locked position provided by an embodiment of the present invention, combined with Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the knob 2 is rotatably disposed in the mounting hole 11 and is configured to rotate between a locking position and an unlocking position. Further, the locking portion 21 is located between the two locking rods 12. Furthermore, when the knob 2 is rotated to the locking position, the locking portion 21 is driven to rotate into position so as to synchronously press the two locking rods 12. On the other hand, when the knob 2 is rotated to the unlocking position, the locking portion 21 is driven to rotate into position so as to synchronously disengage the two locking rods 12. It is easy to understand that when the two locking rods 12 are engaged with the two lock buckles B1, the two ends of the locking portion 21 act on the two locking rods 12 synchronously. In other words, even if the two locking rods 12 have a tendency to deflect toward the unlocking position, they will interact with each other while being subjected to the force of the locking portion 21, so that the entire locking structure is self-locking, thereby helping to improve the reliability of the connection when the connector A is docked with the mating connector B. On the other hand, when connector A does not need to be docked with mating connector B, the knob 2 rotates to cause the locking portion 21 to synchronously press the two locking rods 12, so that the locking rods 12 cannot deflect to the unlocking position, and cannot engage with the lock B1, thereby preventing connector A from being plugged into the mating connector B.

[0050] As an optional implementation, there is only one locking rod 12. That is to say, the reliability of the connection between the connector A and the mating connector B can be ensured by the knob 2, the locking rod 12 and the locking buckle B1 being engaged with each other.

[0051] like Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment, the knob 2 also includes a main body 22 and a driving part 23. Specifically, the main body 22 matches the mounting hole 11 and is rotatably arranged in the mounting hole 11, and the locking part 21 is arranged at one end of the main body 22 facing the locking rod 12. It should be noted that, corresponding to the mounting hole 11 being arranged as a circular hole, the main body 22 is arranged as a cylindrical structure as a whole, thereby facilitating the rotation of the knob 2 in the mounting hole 11. Furthermore, the driving part 23 is arranged at one end of the main body 22 away from the locking part 21. It is easy to understand that the operator can rotate the driving part 23 to drive the locking part 21 to rotate through the main body 22, so that the locking part 21 presses or disengages from the locking rod 12.

[0052] Fig.12 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the mounting hole provided in an embodiment of the present invention, such as Fig.12 As shown, in one embodiment, an annular boss 111 is provided on the inner side wall of the mounting hole 11. Correspondingly, Fig.13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a knob in an unlocked position provided by an embodiment of the present invention, combined with Figure 6 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, an annular groove 221 is provided on the side of the main body 22, and the annular groove 221 matches the annular boss 111 to accommodate the annular boss 111. It is easy to understand that the annular boss 111 is located in the annular groove 221, so that the knob 2 is installed in the mounting hole 11. Further, when the knob 2 is rotated between the locking position and the unlocking position, the annular boss 111 performs relative movement in the annular groove 221.

[0053] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the annular groove 221 is arranged at 330° to form the first gap 222. On the other hand, as Fig.12 As shown, the annular boss 111 is arranged at 240° to form the second gap 112. It is easy to understand that when the knob 2 rotates between the locked position and the unlocked position, the annular boss 111 has a 90° range of motion when moving in the annular groove 221. In other words, the knob 2 can reach the unlocked position by rotating 90° from the locked position. Correspondingly, the knob 2 can reach the locked position by rotating 90° from the unlocked position. Therefore, the locking portion 21 can ensure complete separation from the lock rod 12 or effectively press the lock rod 12 by rotating 90°.

[0054] like Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment, the main body 22 is formed with a stopper 223 at the first gap 222. It is easy to understand that the first gap 222, that is, the stopper 223 is arranged at 30°. Correspondingly, the second gap 112 is arranged at 120°. Further, the stopper 223 moves in the second gap 112. Therefore, when the knob 2 is rotated to the locked position or the unlocked position, the stopper 223 will abut against the end of the annular boss 111, so that the knob 2 can be ensured to rotate in place, and the rotation of the knob 2 can be limited.

[0055] like Fig.12 As shown, in one embodiment, an arc-shaped boss 113 is formed at the middle position of the second gap 112. Further, the arc-shaped boss 113 is arranged at 60°. It is easy to understand that when the knob 2 is in the locked position or the unlocked position, the stopper 223 does not contact the arc-shaped boss 113, and the arc-shaped boss 113 can play a certain limiting role on the stopper 223 so that the position of the knob 2 can be kept fixed. It should be noted that the arch of the arc-shaped boss 113 is relatively small. Therefore, when the knob 2 is rotated from the locked position to the unlocked position, or from the unlocked position to the locked position, the stopper 223 will press the arc-shaped boss 113 to rotate, so that the resistance caused by the arc-shaped boss 113 to the knob 2 can be fed back to the operator to provide the operator with a feedback feel of rotation.

[0056] like Fig.12 As shown, in one embodiment, a first slope 1131 is respectively provided at both ends of the arc-shaped boss 113. Therefore, when the knob 2 is rotated from the locked position to the unlocked position, or from the unlocked position to the locked position, the stopper 223 can slide along the first slope 1131 onto the arc-shaped boss 113, thereby reducing the resistance when the knob 2 is rotated.

[0057] like Fig.12 As shown, in one embodiment, both sides of the arc-shaped boss 113 are respectively formed into a second slope 1132. Therefore, when the knob 2 rotates to make the stopper 223 slide on the arc-shaped boss 113, the contact area between the stopper 223 and the arc-shaped boss 113 is small, which helps to improve the smoothness of the rotation of the knob 2.

[0058] like Fig.12 As shown, in one embodiment, a first inclined surface 1111 is formed on the annular boss 111. Correspondingly, a second inclined surface 2211 is formed in the annular groove 221. It is easy to understand that the second inclined surface 2211 matches the first inclined surface 1111. Therefore, the contact between the annular boss 111 and the annular groove 221 through the inclined surface helps to improve the smoothness of the rotation of the knob 2.

[0059] like Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment, the driving part 23 and the locking part 21 are both configured as rod-shaped structures. On the one hand, the rod-shaped driving part 23 enables the operator to easily and conveniently turn the rotating knob 2. On the other hand, the rod-shaped locking part 21 helps to synchronously press or disengage the locking rod 12. Further, the driving part 23 and the locking part 21 are arranged parallel to each other. Therefore, when the operator turns the knob 2 through the driving part 23, the current position of the unlocking part 21 can be intuitively understood.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the knob 2 further includes a connecting portion 24. Specifically, the connecting portion 24 is respectively connected to the main body 22 and the locking portion 21. It should be noted that the knob 2 can adjust the distance between the locking portion 21 and the main body 22 through the connecting portion 24, thereby ensuring that the locking portion 21 can be kept in the same plane as the locking rod 12, and further ensuring that the locking portion 21 can press the locking rod 12.

[0061] Combination Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking rod 12 includes a fulcrum portion 121, a rod body portion 122 and a buckling portion 123. Specifically, the fulcrum portion 121 protrudes from a predetermined position of the connector body 1. Further, the rod body portion 122 is provided as a rod-shaped structure and is connected to the fulcrum portion 121. It should be noted that the rod body portion 122 is divided into a first rod body 1221 and a second rod body 1222 by the fulcrum portion 121. Further, the buckling portion 123 is provided at the end of the first rod body 1221 and is configured to buckle with the lock B1. Thus, the rod body portion 122 can form a lever structure based on the fulcrum portion 121, so that it can swing between the buckling position and the unbuckling position. Optionally, the locking rod 12 has sufficient toughness at the position of the fulcrum portion 121. It should be noted that the buckling portion 123 protrudes from the first rod body 1221 in a direction away from the locking portion 21.

[0062] Combination Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment, the length of the first rod 1221 is greater than that of the second rod 1222. Therefore, when the end of the first rod 1221 is subjected to the force of the lock buckle B1 to deflect the lock rod 12, the lock rod 12 only needs to be subjected to a small force to swing to the unlocking position so as to be subsequently engaged with the lock buckle B1. On the other hand, when the operator applies a force to the second rod 1222 to deflect the lock rod, the force applied by the operator to the lock rod 12 should be large enough, thereby helping to ensure that the lock rod 12 and the lock buckle B1 will not be easily separated, thereby helping to ensure the reliability of the connection between the connector A and the mating connector B. Optionally, the length of the first rod 1221 is set to be twice that of the second rod 1222.

[0063] Combination Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment, a third slope 1231 is provided at one end of the buckle portion 123 facing the mating connector B. Therefore, during the docking process between the connector A and the mating connector B, the third slope 1231 of the buckle portion 123 first contacts the lock buckle B1, so that the buckle portion 123 can be deflected under the force of the lock buckle B1 and drive the lock rod 12 to deflect toward the unlocking position, so that the lock rod 12 and the lock buckle B1 can be automatically buckled.

[0064] Combination Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the first rod body 1221 is provided with a chamfer 12211. It should be noted that the chamfer 12211 can not only prevent the locking rod 12 from being damaged by collision with the lock buckle B1, but also guide the deflection of the locking rod 12.

[0065] Combination Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the second rod body 1222 is convexly formed with a protrusion 12221. It should be noted that when the operator opens the lock rod 12, it is necessary to apply a force to the second rod body 1222 to deflect the lock rod 12, and the protrusion 12221 can be used as a force point of the lock rod 12 to ensure that the operator can operate smoothly. In addition, the protrusion 12221 can also play a certain stopping role.

[0066] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a docking groove 13 is formed in a recessed manner on one side of the connector body 1 facing the mating connector B. It should be noted that the docking groove 13 matches the mating connector B so that the connector A can be adapted to dock with the mating connector B. Further, the side wall of the docking groove 13 is offset outward to form an expansion groove 131. It should be noted that the expansion groove 131 is used to accommodate the locking rod 12. It is easy to understand that the locking portion 21 extends into the expansion groove 131. As a result, the structure of the connector A is more compact, the locking portion 21 and the locking rod 12 do not occupy additional external space, and the assembly of the connector A and the mating connector B is also more secure.

[0067] like Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the bottom of the expansion slot 131 is hollowed out to form a leak hole 132. As a result, the lock rod 12 can be exposed from the leak hole 132. As a result, the operator can easily apply a force to the lock rod 12 through the leak hole 132, so that the lock rod 12 can be opened. In addition, in one embodiment, a notch 133 is further formed at the leak hole 132. It is easy to understand that by providing the notch 133, a larger operating space can be provided for the operator, so that the operator can more conveniently apply a force to the lock rod 12 through tools or other methods.

[0068] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a connector assembly, which includes a connector A and a mating connector B. Exemplarily, connector A is a plug, and mating connector B is a socket. The structure of connector A is as described above and will not be repeated here. On the other hand, two lock buckles B1 are formed on the protrusion of mating connector B. Furthermore, when mating connector B is docked with connector A, the two lock buckles B1 are engaged with two locking rods 12. As a result, connector A synchronously locks the two locking rods 12 through the knob, which not only helps to improve the reliability of the connection with the mating connector B when connector A is docked, but also can lock the locking rod 12 when connector A is not docked to prevent connector A from docking incorrectly.

[0069] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, a fourth slope B11 is provided at one end of the lock B1 facing the connector A. Thus, when the connector A is mated with the mating connector B, the buckle portion 123 of the lock rod 12 can move along the fourth slope B11 to drive the lock rod 12 to deflect.

[0070] The embodiment of the present invention provides a connector and a connector assembly, the connector comprising a connector body and a knob, the connector body being provided with a mounting hole and two locking rods, the two locking rods swinging to a snap-fit ​​position when the connector is docked with a mating connector to snap-fit ​​two lock buckles on the mating connector, the locking rods being separated from the corresponding lock buckles when swinging to an unlocking position, the knob being rotatably arranged in the mounting hole and having a locking portion, the locking portion being located between the two lock buckles, the locking portion synchronously pressing the two locking rods when the knob is rotated to a locking position, and the locking portion synchronously disengaging from the two locking rods when the knob is rotated to an unlocking position. Thus, the connector synchronously locks the two locking rods through the knob, which not only helps to improve the reliability of the connection when the connectors are docked, but also can lock the locking rods when the connectors are not docked to prevent connector docking errors.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: The connector (A) comprises: A connector body (1), wherein the connector body (1) is provided with a mounting hole (11) and two locking rods (12), wherein the locking rods (12) are configured to swing between a buckling position and a release position, wherein the two locking rods (12) are in the buckling position to buckle two locking buckles (B1) on the mating connector (B) when the connector (A) is mated with the mating connector (B), and the locking rods (12) are separated from the corresponding locking buckles (B1) when in the release position; and A knob (2), the knob (2) is rotatably disposed in the mounting hole (11) and has a locking portion (21), the locking portion (21) is located between the two locking rods (12), the knob (2) is configured to rotate between a locking position and an unlocking position, and the knob (2) controls the locking portion (21) to rotatably abut against at least one of the locking rods (12).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking portion (21) synchronously presses the two locking rods (12) when the knob (2) is in the locking position, and the locking portion (21) synchronously disengages from the two locking rods (12) when the knob (2) is in the unlocking position.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob (2) further comprises: a main body (22), the main body (22) matching the mounting hole (11) and rotatably disposed in the mounting hole (11), and the locking portion (21) being disposed at one end of the main body (22) facing the locking rod (12); and A driving portion (23), wherein the driving portion (23) is arranged at an end of the main body portion (22) away from the locking portion (21).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the mounting hole (11) is provided with an annular boss (111); An annular groove (221) is provided on the side surface of the main body (22), and the annular groove (221) matches the annular boss (111) to accommodate the annular boss (111).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The annular grooves (221) are arranged at 330° to form a first gap (222); The annular bosses (111) are arranged at 240 degrees to form a second gap (112).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main body (22) is formed with a stopper (223) at the first gap (222), and the stopper (223) moves in the second gap (112).

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: An arc-shaped boss (113) is arched at the middle position of the second gap (112), and the arc-shaped boss (113) is arranged at 60 degrees.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first slope surface (1131) is respectively provided at both ends of the arc-shaped boss (113).

9. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two side edges of the arc-shaped boss (113) are respectively formed into a second slope surface (1132).

10. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first inclined surface (1111) is formed on the annular boss (111); A second inclined surface (2211) is formed in the annular groove (221), and the second inclined surface (2211) matches the first inclined surface (1111).

11. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving portion (23) and the locking portion (21) are both arranged as rod-shaped structures, and the driving portion (23) and the locking portion (21) are arranged parallel to each other.

12. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The knob (2) further comprises: A connecting portion (24), wherein the connecting portion (24) is respectively connected to the main body portion (22) and the locking portion (21).

13. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The locking rod (12) comprises: A fulcrum portion (121), the fulcrum portion (121) protruding from a predetermined position of the connector body (1); A rod body portion (122), the rod body portion (122) being arranged as a rod-shaped structure, the rod body portion (122) being connected to the fulcrum portion (121) and being divided by the fulcrum portion (121) into a first rod body (1221) and a second rod body (1222); and A buckling portion (123), the buckling portion (123) is arranged at the end of the first rod body (1221) and is configured to buckle with the lock buckle (B1).

14. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The length of the first rod body (1221) is greater than that of the second rod body (1222).

15. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: A third slope (1231) is provided at one end of the buckling portion (123) facing the mating connector (B).

16. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that The end of the first rod body (1221) is provided with a chamfer (12211).

17. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The end of the second rod body (1222) is protruded to form a protrusion (12221).

18. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The connector body (1) is provided with a leak hole (132) to expose the locking rod (12).

19. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that A notch (133) is formed at the leakage hole (132).

20. A connector assembly, characterized in that: The connector assembly comprises: A connector (A) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19; and A mating connector (B), wherein two locking buckles (B1) are formed on a protrusion on the mating connector (B), and the two locking buckles (B1) are engaged with two locking rods (12) when the mating connector (B) is docked with the connector (A).

21. The connector assembly according to claim 20, characterized in that A fourth slope (B11) is provided on one end of the lock buckle (B1) facing the connector (A).

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