A plug-in connector

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of connectors, and specifically to a plug-in connector, the connector comprising: a fixed unit having a terminal cavity and a locking slot, a locking block being provided in the locking slot, and the locking slot being arranged above the terminal cavity; a plug-in unit having a plug-in portion cooperating with the terminal cavity and a locking member cooperating with the locking slot, the locking member being detachably arranged at the top of the plug-in unit, and a groove for connecting the locking member being also provided at the top of the plug-in unit; a clamping block cooperating with the locking block and locking with the locking block being provided at the end of the locking member, and an adjustment structure being provided on the locking member, through which the locking member can be translated back and forth in the groove. The present invention realizes rapid locking and unlocking of the connector by providing a detachable locking member cooperating with the locking block of the fixed unit. The user only needs to simply operate the adjustment structure to make the locking member translate back and forth in the groove, thereby easily completing the plugging and unplugging of the connector, greatly improving the operating efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The rapid advancement of electronic technology has led to an increasing demand for connectivity between various electronic devices, placing higher demands on connector performance. Traditional connectors often suffer from issues such as awkward insertion and removal, weak connections, and loosening (due to misalignment between the latch and the locking block). These issues are particularly pronounced in environments with vibration or complex operating conditions, severely impacting the stability and reliability of the equipment. Furthermore, the complex design and high assembly and maintenance costs of traditional connectors make them unsuitable for large-scale production and application.

[0003] In order to overcome the above technical difficulties, although there are some improved connectors on the market, such as adding spring locking mechanisms and using special materials to enhance friction, these solutions often have shortcomings such as complex structure, high manufacturing cost, and large size, which makes it difficult to fully meet the requirements of modern electronic equipment for efficient, reliable and economical connectors. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention proposes a plug-in connector to solve the problems in the prior art such as weak connection and easy loosening caused by the position deviation between the buckle and the locking block.

[0006] (2) Technical solution

[0007] A plug-in connector according to the present invention comprises:

[0008] A fixing unit having a terminal cavity and a locking groove, wherein a locking block is provided in the locking groove, and the locking groove is arranged above the terminal cavity;

[0009] The plug-in unit has an inserting portion that cooperates with the terminal cavity and a locking piece that cooperates with the locking groove. The locking piece is detachably arranged on the top of the plug-in unit. The top of the plug-in unit is also provided with a groove for connecting the locking piece;

[0010] The end of the locking member is provided with a clamping block that cooperates with the locking block to lock, and the locking member is provided with an adjustment structure, through which the locking member can translate back and forth in the groove.

[0011] In the present invention, a connecting arm is provided at the bottom of the locking member, the connecting arm is inserted into the groove, and the adjusting structure is provided on the connecting arm, so that the locking member can rotate with one end of the connecting arm as a rotation fulcrum;

[0012] The adjustment structure is composed of a plurality of protrusions in a right-angled triangle structure, and the top of the groove is provided with an adjustment slot that matches the adjustment structure.

[0013] In the present invention, a clearance groove is further provided at the bottom of the groove, and the clearance groove is an oblique groove. The counterclockwise rotation of the locking member drives the connecting arm to rotate counterclockwise and contact the clearance groove to release the limit of the adjustment structure;

[0014] A handle portion is provided at the top end of the locking piece. The handle portion is arranged at an end away from the clamping block. The locking piece can be rotated by pressing the handle portion.

[0015] In the present invention, the connecting arm includes a portion A and a portion B connecting portion A and the bottom of the locking member, wherein the portion A and the portion B are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the connecting arm is an L-shaped structure;

[0016] The adjustment structure is arranged on the top surface of the A portion, and the number of the connecting arms is two, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom of the locking member.

[0017] In the present invention, the length of the B portion is greater than the height of the groove to form a rotation area of ​​the locking member.

[0018] In the present invention, the connecting arm includes a vertically arranged pillar and a connecting plate arranged between the two pillars, wherein the connecting plate and the pillar are arranged perpendicular to each other and the two are an integrated structure;

[0019] The adjusting structure is arranged on the top surface of the connecting plate, and the height of the pillar is greater than the height of the groove to form a rotation area of ​​the locking member.

[0020] In the present invention, the fixing unit is further provided with a limiting groove to assist in fixing the locking member, and the plug-in unit is provided with a limiting block that cooperates with the limiting groove, and both the limiting block and the limiting groove are columnar structures.

[0021] In the present invention, a plurality of terminals are provided on the plug-in portion, and the number of the limiting blocks is the same as the number of the terminals and the positions thereof correspond.

[0022] In the present invention, the depth of the limiting groove is greater than the length of the limiting column, and the number of the adjustment grooves is greater than or equal to the number of the protrusions of the adjustment structure.

[0023] (3) Beneficial effects

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The present invention achieves rapid locking and unlocking of the connector by providing a detachable locking member that cooperates with the locking block of the fixed unit. The user only needs to operate the adjustment mechanism to make the locking member move back and forth within the groove, making it easy to plug and unplug the connector, greatly improving operational efficiency.

[0026] The clamping block on the locking member of the present invention closely cooperates with the locking block of the fixing unit to form an effective locking mechanism. Even in a vibration or impact environment, it can ensure that the connector is stably connected and not easily loosened, effectively extending the service life of the device.

[0027] The setting of the adjustment structure of the present invention allows the position of the locking member to be fine-tuned according to actual needs, thereby enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the connector and being suitable for the connection requirements of electronic devices of different specifications and sizes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the connector;

[0030] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixed unit;

[0031] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the plug-in unit and the locking member;

[0032] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the plug-in unit in Example 1 and Example 2;

[0033] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the locking component;

[0034] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the plug-in unit in Example 3;

[0035] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the locking member in Example 3;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the locking component in Example 3.

[0037] 10. Fixed unit, 11. Terminal cavity, 12. Locking slot, 121. Locking block, 13. Limiting slot, 20. Inserting unit, 21. Inserting portion, 22. Groove, 221. Adjusting slot, 222. Giving way slot, 223. Elastic material, 224. Supporting plane, 23. Limiting block, 24. Rotating area, 30. Locking member, 31. Block, 32. Handle portion, 33. Connecting arm, 331. Part A, 332. Part B, 333. Pillar, 334. Connecting plate, 335. Adjustment structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Compared to the embodiments shown in the drawings, feasible embodiments within the scope of protection of the present disclosure may have fewer components, additional components not shown in the drawings, different components, differently arranged components, or differently connected components, etc. In addition, two or more components in the drawings may be implemented in a single component, or a single component shown in the drawings may be implemented as multiple separate components.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 2 The pluggable connector shown in the figure primarily comprises a fixing unit 10 and a mating unit 20, namely the female and male ends of the connector. The female end of the connector is the portion of the connector pair that corresponds to the male end. When used in pairs, the female end is typically designed with a receptacle or slot to receive the pin or plug on the male end. This design allows the male and female ends to be electrically connected or disconnected by mating or plugging and unplugging.

[0041] Specifically, refer to Figure 2-Figure 3 The connector of the present application is provided with a detachable locking member 30 at the top of the plug-in unit 20, and a locking block 121 and a locking groove 12 are provided on the fixed unit 10 to lock and limit the locking member 30. In particular, the fixed unit 10 is also provided with a terminal cavity 11 for mating and connecting with the plug-in unit 20, and the plug-in unit 20 is provided with a plug-in portion 21 that is inserted into the terminal cavity 11. The locking groove 12 is located above the terminal cavity 11, and the locking member 30 is also located above the plug-in portion 21. The end of the locking member 30 is provided with a locking block 31 that cooperates with the locking block 121.

[0042] In order to improve the applicable scope of cooperation between the locking member 30 and the locking block 121, and to improve the cooperation tolerance between the terminals on the fixing unit 10 and the plug-in unit 20, the locking member 30 itself is detachably arranged on the top of the plug-in unit 20, and an adjustment structure 335 is provided on the locking member 30.

[0043] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 3-Figure 5The top of the plug-in unit 20 is provided with a groove 22 for connecting the latch 30, and the bottom of the latch 30 is provided with two L-shaped connecting arms 33. The connecting arms 33 are integral with the latch 30 and extend away from the plug-in portion 21. The opening of the groove 22 is arranged toward the plug-in portion 21, that is, the latch 30 is inserted into the groove 22 backward along the side of the plug-in portion 21, and the latch 30 can rotate counterclockwise with the end of the connecting arm 33 as a fulcrum, thereby entering an energy storage state. When the plug-in unit 20 is inserted into the locking groove 12 of the fixed unit 10, the latch 30 is released, so that the locking block 31 of the latch 30 cooperates with the locking block 121 to lock.

[0044] The connecting arm 33 includes a portion A 331 that engages with the groove 22 and a portion B 332 that connects the portion A 331 to the bottom of the locking member 30. Specifically, the connecting arm 33 consists of the portion A 331 and the portion B 332, with the adjustment structure 335 disposed on the top surface of the portion A 331. Specifically, the locking member 30 rotates around the bottom end of the portion B 332 of the connecting arm 33, with the angle between the portion A 331 and the portion B 332 being 90°.

[0045] Portion B 332 is also arranged at a 90° angle to the bottom of the latch 30. That is, the connecting arm 33 is perpendicular to the bottom of the latch 30, while portion A 331 is parallel to the bottom surface of the latch 30. Specifically, the length of portion B 332 should be greater than the height of the recess 22 by a certain distance, thereby forming a rotation area 24 between the bottom surface of the latch 30 and the top surface of the recess 22 for rotation of the latch 30.

[0046] A handle portion 32 is provided at the end of the top surface of the locking member 30 . The handle portion 32 protrudes upward. The operator can press the handle portion 32 downward or backward to rotate the locking member 30 counterclockwise to tilt the block 31 .

[0047] Specifically, the adjustment structure 335 is composed of multiple right-angled triangular protrusions, each equidistantly spaced on the top surface of section A 331. The top of the recess 22 is provided with an adjustment slot 221 that mates with the protrusions of the adjustment structure 335. The number of adjustment slots 221 is increased by at least one. That is, when the adjustment structure 335 has four protrusions, the number of adjustment slots 221 can be five, six, or seven. As the difference between the number of adjustment slots 221 and the number of protrusions increases, the adjustable range of the latch 30 increases. The spacing between the two protrusions determines the unit distance of adjustment of the latch 30.

[0048] In order to ensure a good adjustment effect, the distance between the protrusions is equal to the distance between the adjustment slots 221 .

[0049] By adjusting the position of the locking member 30 on the plug-in unit 20, the insertion distance between the plug-in unit 20 and the fixing unit 10 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the mating position of the terminals therebetween, further improving the applicability of the connector.

[0050] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the adjustment structure 335, a clearance groove 222 is provided at the bottom of the groove 22. The clearance groove 222 is gradually inclined inward from near the opening, that is, when the locking member 30 rotates counterclockwise, the B part 332 of the connecting arm 33 also rotates counterclockwise and is close to the bottom surface of the clearance groove 222. At this time, the protrusion of the adjustment device and the adjustment groove 221 are released from the limit, and the locking member 30 can be dragged to adjust the position.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 As shown, based on the embodiment 1, the plug connector of the present invention further has an auxiliary limiting structure, wherein the auxiliary limiting structure is composed of a limiting groove 13 and a limiting block 23 .

[0053] Specifically, the fixing unit 10 is further provided with a limiting groove 13 below the terminal cavity 11, and the plug-in unit 20 is provided with a limiting block 23 that cooperates with the limiting groove 13. The limiting block 23 is located below the plug-in portion 21, and the number of the limiting blocks 23 is the same as the number of terminals in the plug-in unit 20, and each protrusion is provided below a terminal.

[0054] In this embodiment, the limiting groove 13 and the limiting block 23 are in interference fit, that is, the fixing unit 10 and the plug-in unit 20 are locked by the locking member 30 at the top and the limiting block 23 at the bottom.

[0055] The limit block 23 and the limit groove 13 are both columnar structures, and in order to adapt to the adjustment structure 335 of the lock component 30, the groove depth of the limit groove 13 should be greater than the length of the limit block 23, and the difference between the two should be greater than or equal to the adjustable distance of the adjustment structure 335. The limit groove 13 and the limit block 23 also have a guiding and anti-mistake function.

[0056] It can be seen from the above that the technical solution disclosed in Example 2 is an improvement on the technical solution disclosed in Example 1.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 6-Figure 8The difference from Examples 1 and 2 is that the top of the plug-in unit 20 is provided with a groove 22 for connecting the latch 30, and the bottom of the latch 30 is provided with two vertically downwardly arranged pillars 333. A connecting plate 334 is provided between the two pillars 333. The pillars 333, connecting plate 334, and latch 30 are an integral structure, and the connecting plate 334 extends away from the plug-in portion 21. The opening of the groove 22 is arranged toward the plug-in portion 21, that is, the latch 30 is inserted backward into the groove 22 along the side of the plug-in portion 21, and the latch 30 can rotate counterclockwise with the end of the pillar 333 as a fulcrum, thereby entering an energy storage state. When the plug-in unit 20 is inserted into the locking groove 12 of the fixed unit 10, the latch 30 is released, so that the locking block 31 of the latch 30 cooperates with the locking block 121 to lock.

[0059] The connecting plate 334 and the support 333 are arranged at a 90-degree angle, and the adjustment structure 335 is provided on the top surface of the connecting plate 334. The support 333 and the bottom surface of the locking member 30 are also arranged at a 90-degree angle, that is, the connecting plate 334 and the bottom surface of the locking member 30 are arranged parallel to each other. In particular, the length of the support 333 should be greater than the height of the groove 22 by a certain distance, so that a rotation area 24 is formed between the bottom surface of the locking member 30 and the top surface of the groove 22 for the locking member 30 to rotate.

[0060] A handle portion 32 is provided at the end of the top surface of the locking member 30 . The handle portion 32 protrudes upward. The operator can press the handle portion 32 downward or backward to rotate the locking member 30 counterclockwise to tilt the block 31 .

[0061] Specifically, the adjustment structure 335 is composed of multiple right-angled triangular protrusions, each equidistantly spaced on the top surface of section A 331. The top of the recess 22 is provided with an adjustment slot 221 that mates with the protrusions of the adjustment structure 335. The number of adjustment slots 221 is increased by at least one. That is, when the adjustment structure 335 has four protrusions, the number of adjustment slots 221 can be five, six, or seven. As the difference between the number of adjustment slots 221 and the number of protrusions increases, the adjustable range of the latch 30 increases. The spacing between the two protrusions determines the unit distance of adjustment of the latch 30.

[0062] In order to ensure a good adjustment effect, the distance between the protrusions is equal to the distance between the adjustment slots 221 .

[0063] By adjusting the position of the locking member 30 on the plug-in unit 20, the insertion distance between the plug-in unit 20 and the fixing unit 10 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the mating position of the terminals therebetween, further improving the applicability of the connector.

[0064] Furthermore, to further enhance the adjustment effect of the clearance groove 222 and prevent the locking member 30 from becoming unstable, the clearance groove 222 is filled with an elastic material 223. The elastic material 223 can be made of sponge, rubber, gel, etc. In particular, a support surface 224 is provided at the front end and opening of the clearance groove 222. The support surface 224 and the elastic material 223 increase the connection strength and stability of the locking member 30. After the locking member 30 is rotated counterclockwise, the elastic material 223 can also assist in resetting the locking member 30, thereby preventing the pillar 333 and the connecting plate 334 from being overused and shortening their lifespan.

[0065] It can be seen from the above that the technical solution disclosed in Example 3 is an improvement on the technical solutions disclosed in Example 1 and Example 2.

[0066] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the present invention. Any modifications and improvements made to the technical solution of the present invention by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the design concept of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. The technical content for which protection is sought in the present invention is fully set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A plug-in connector, characterized in that: The connector comprises: A fixing unit, comprising a terminal cavity and a locking groove, wherein a locking block is arranged in the locking groove, and the locking groove is arranged above the terminal cavity; The plug-in unit has a plug-in portion matched with the terminal cavity and a lock piece matched with the lock groove, the lock piece is detachably arranged on the top of the plug-in unit, and the top of the plug-in unit is also provided with a groove for connecting the lock piece; The end of the locking member is provided with a clamping block that cooperates with the locking block to lock, and the locking member is provided with an adjustment structure, through which the locking member can translate forward and backward in the groove; A connecting arm is provided at the bottom of the locking member, the connecting arm is inserted into the groove, and the adjusting structure is arranged on the connecting arm, and the locking member can rotate with one end of the connecting arm as a rotating fulcrum; The adjustment structure is composed of a plurality of protrusions of right-angled triangle structures, and the top of the groove is provided with an adjustment groove matched with the adjustment structure.

2. The plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the groove is also provided with a clearance groove, which is an oblique groove. The locking member rotates counterclockwise to drive the connecting arm to rotate counterclockwise and contact the clearance groove to release the limit of the adjustment structure. A handle is provided at the top end of the locking piece, and the handle is arranged at an end away from the clamping block. The locking piece can be rotated by pressing the handle.

3. The plug connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting arm includes a portion A and a portion B connecting the portion A and the bottom of the locking member, wherein the portion A and the portion B are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the connecting arm is an L-shaped structure; The adjustment structure is arranged on the top surface of the A part, and the number of the connecting arms is two, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom of the locking member.

4. The plug connector according to claim 3, characterized in that The length of the B portion is greater than the height of the groove to form a rotation area of ​​the locking member.

5. The plug connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting arm comprises a vertically arranged pillar and a connecting plate arranged between two pillars, wherein the connecting plate and the pillar are arranged perpendicular to each other and the two are an integrated structure; The adjusting structure is arranged on the top surface of the connecting plate, and the height of the pillar is greater than the height of the groove to form a rotation area of ​​the locking member.

6. The plug connector according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The fixing unit is also provided with a limiting groove to assist in fixing the locking member, and the plug-in unit is provided with a limiting block that cooperates with the limiting groove, and both the limiting block and the limiting groove are columnar structures.

7. The plug connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug-in portion is provided with a plurality of terminals, and the number of the limit blocks is the same as the number of the terminals and the positions thereof correspond.

8. The plug connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The depth of the limiting groove is greater than the length of the limiting column, and the number of the adjusting grooves is greater than or equal to the number of the protrusions of the adjusting structure.

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