Heat dissipation waterproof connector

By designing the heat dissipation hole of the convection air duct and the waterproof components that automatically switch in the cable connector, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of cable connectors under high load and inclement weather in the prior art is solved, and efficient heat dissipation is achieved and automatic waterproofing effect.

CN119447890AActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14KGE
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Application Number
CN202411475915.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-22

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Technical Problem

Existing cable connectors are prone to overheating when working at high loads, and are difficult to take into account both heat dissipation and waterproofing performance in severe weather conditions.

Method used

A connector is designed including a housing, a conductive assembly, a locking assembly and a waterproof assembly. The surface of the shell is equipped with through-line holes and multiple heat dissipation holes to form a convection air duct to achieve heat dissipation; the waterproof component seals the heat dissipation holes on rainy days by automatically switching states to prevent moisture from entering.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient heat dissipation and automatic waterproofing functions, ensuring stable operation of the connector under high load and harsh environments, and extending the life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a heat dissipation waterproof connector, which comprises a shell, a conductive assembly, a locking assembly and a waterproof assembly, and is characterized in that the shell is internally provided with an accommodating space, the surface of the shell is provided with two through wire holes, and the two side surfaces of the shell are both provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes, so that a convection air channel is formed in the accommodating space; the conductive assembly is arranged in the accommodating space, the conductive assembly is provided with a first arc-shaped part and a second arc-shaped part, and the first arc-shaped part and the second arc-shaped part are respectively opposite to the two wire holes; the locking assembly is installed on the shell, the locking assembly can move between a locking position and an unlocking position, the two waterproof assemblies are correspondingly installed on the two side faces of the shell, each waterproof assembly has a first state and a second state, and when the waterproof assemblies are in the first state, the waterproof assemblies block the heat dissipation holes; in the second state, the waterproof assembly and the heat dissipation holes are staggered in position. The connector has excellent heat dissipation performance and waterproof performance at the same time.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cable connectors, and in particular to a heat-dissipating and waterproof connector. Background Art

[0002] Power line clamps are used to connect the main line end and the secondary line end in the power system, so as to achieve connection and conduction between the two. The selection of power line clamps must meet the requirements of wire diameter and power performance. At the connection point of the line clamp, conduction between the line ends should be maintained. In the prior art, when the connector connects the main line and the branch line, the cable will generate more heat due to long-term high-load operation. The heat accumulates inside the connection. If the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it may cause the temperature of the insulation layer connected to it to be too high, thereby accelerating the aging speed and even damaging the equipment. In addition to considering heat dissipation, waterproofing issues also need to be considered. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a heat-dissipating and waterproof connector, which realizes effective heat dissipation by setting up a plurality of heat-dissipating holes to form a convection air duct, and on rainy days, the heat-dissipating holes can be blocked by automatically switching the state of the waterproof component to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the connector through the heat-dissipating holes, while having good heat-dissipating performance and waterproof performance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, a heat dissipation and waterproof connector is provided, comprising: a housing, a receiving space is provided inside, two through-holes are provided on the surface of the housing, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided on both sides of the housing, so that a convection air duct is formed in the receiving space;

[0006] A conductive component is disposed in the accommodation space, and the conductive component is provided with a first arc-shaped portion and a second arc-shaped portion, wherein the first arc-shaped portion and the second arc-shaped portion are respectively opposite to the two wire holes;

[0007] A locking assembly is mounted on the housing, and the locking assembly can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. When in the locking position, the locking assembly can press the wire core placed on the first arc-shaped portion or the second arc-shaped portion to lock the wire core. When in the unlocking position, the locking assembly is separated from the surface of the wire core.

[0008] Two waterproof components are installed on the two sides of the shell respectively. The waterproof components have a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the waterproof components block the heat dissipation holes; when in the second state, the waterproof components are offset from the heat dissipation holes.

[0009] Furthermore, the waterproof component includes a fixing part, a guide column, an elastic part, a baffle and a water storage part. The fixing part is protruding from the side of the outer shell, and a guide groove is provided in the fixing part. The guide column is installed at the bottom of the baffle and cooperates with the guide groove. The elastic part is sleeved on the guide column, and its two ends are respectively abutted against the top surface of the fixing part and the bottom surface of the baffle. The elastic part makes the baffle always have a tendency to move in the first direction. The water storage part is arranged on the top of the baffle and a water storage cavity is formed. The water storage cavity forms a trapezoidal opening upward, and the liquid stored in the water storage cavity reaches more than 80% of its volume. The downward gravity on the baffle is greater than the elastic force of the elastic part, so that the baffle moves downward to block the heat dissipation hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the liquid stored in the water storage chamber reaches more than 95% of its volume, and the baffle completely blocks all the heat dissipation holes.

[0011] Furthermore, two fixing members are provided, and the two fixing members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the locking assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, a boss is protrudingly provided on one side of the baffle away from the shell, one end of the guide column is connected to the lower side of the boss, and the other end extends toward the guide groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a through opening corresponding to the two wire holes is provided at the bottom of the shell, and a sealing component is also provided on the shell, and the sealing component can move between a first position and a second position. When the sealing component moves to the first position, the through opening is closed, and when the sealing component moves to the second position, the through opening is opened.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer shell is provided with a sliding groove penetrating the surface thereof, and the blocking assembly comprises a sealing plate slidably mounted on the sliding groove, and a push-pull portion connected to the sealing plate, and the push-pull portion extends out of the outer shell.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a fastener connected to the housing by threads, a locking portion arranged at a first end of the fastener, the locking portion is located in the accommodating space, and a second end of the fastener extends out of the housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the locking portion is in an arc shape on one side relative to the wire core.

[0017] Furthermore, a sleeve and a sleeve cover are provided on the outer shell, part of the fastener is provided in the sleeve, and the sleeve cover is provided on the end of the sleeve.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the connector includes a shell with a storage space, and the surface of the shell is provided with two through-holes for the main line and the branch line to pass through. At the same time, multiple heat dissipation holes are provided on both sides of the shell to form a convection air duct to effectively discharge the heat generated inside. In the storage space, the first arc portion and the second arc portion of the conductive component correspond to the two wire holes respectively, ensuring good electrical contact with the cable. The locking component is installed on the shell and can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. When locked, the top pressure wire core is pressed to achieve a stable connection, and when unlocked, it is separated from the surface of the wire core for easy operation. It is particularly critical that the connector is also equipped with two waterproof components, which are installed on both sides of the shell, respectively, and have a first state and a second state. In the first state, the waterproof component tightly seals the heat dissipation hole to effectively prevent the intrusion of external moisture such as rainwater; in the second state, the waterproof component is staggered from the heat dissipation hole to ensure that the convection heat dissipation function of the heat dissipation hole is not hindered. This design not only achieves efficient heat dissipation, but also enables the connector to have automatic waterproofing function under severe weather conditions. It has a compact structure and is easy to operate. It is suitable for various power system application scenarios with high reliability and long life requirements, effectively improving the overall performance of the connector and user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application is further described in detail below based on the drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the waterproof component described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of the housing described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of the conductive member according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of the sealing assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the locking assembly described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0026] In the figure: 1. shell; 101. wire hole; 102. through hole; 103. heat dissipation hole; 104. sliding groove; 2. conductive component; 201. first arc-shaped portion; 202. second arc-shaped portion; 3. locking component; 301. fastener; 302. locking portion; 4. waterproof component; 401. fixing member; 402. guide column; 403. elastic member; 404. baffle; 405. water storage member; 4041. boss; 4051. water storage chamber; 5. sealing component; 501. sealing plate; 502. push-pull portion; 6. sleeve; 7. cylinder cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0030] like Figure 1-Figure 6As shown, this embodiment provides a heat dissipation and waterproof connector, including: a shell 1, a conductive component 2, a locking component 3 and a waterproof component 4, the shell 1 is provided with a receiving space inside, the surface of the shell 1 is provided with two penetrating wire holes 101, and the two sides of the shell 1 are provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 103, so that a convection air duct is formed in the receiving space; the conductive component 2 is arranged in the receiving space, and the conductive component 2 is provided with a first arc portion 201 and a second arc portion 202, and the first arc portion 201 and the second arc portion 202 are respectively opposite to the two wire holes 101; the locking component 3 is installed in the outer Shell 1, the locking component 3 can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. When in the locking position, the locking component 3 can press the wire core placed on the first arc portion 201 or the second arc portion 202, thereby locking the wire core. When in the unlocking position, the locking component 3 is separated from the surface of the wire core; two waterproof components 4 are correspondingly installed on the two side surfaces of the shell 1, and the waterproof components 4 have a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the waterproof components 4 block the heat dissipation holes 103; when in the second state, the waterproof components 4 are offset from the heat dissipation holes 103.

[0031] Based on the above scheme, the connector includes a housing 1, and a housing space is provided inside the housing 1 for installing a conductive component 2 and other internal components. The surface of the housing 1 is provided with two through-holes 101 for the insertion of the main line and the branch line. At the same time, a plurality of heat dissipation holes 103 are provided on both sides of the housing 1, and the design of these heat dissipation holes 103 is intended to form a convection air duct to effectively dissipate the heat generated inside the connector. The conductive component 2 is arranged in the accommodating space, and includes a first arc-shaped portion 201 and a second arc-shaped portion 202, and the two arc-shaped portions are respectively opposite to the two wire holes 101, and are used to form a good electrical contact with the inserted cable. The locking component 3 is installed on the housing 1 and can move between a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking component 3 is in the locking position, it can press the wire core placed on the first arc-shaped portion 201 or the second arc-shaped portion 202, thereby locking the wire core and ensuring the stability and reliability of the electrical connection. When the locking component 3 is in the unlocking position, it is separated from the surface of the wire core, allowing the wire core to be inserted or pulled out. In addition, the connector also includes two waterproof components 4, which are respectively installed on the two sides of the housing 1. The waterproof component 4 has a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the waterproof component 4 will block the heat dissipation hole 103 to prevent rainwater and other external moisture from entering the connector through the heat dissipation hole 103, thereby protecting the internal electrical components from damage. When in the second state, the waterproof component 4 is staggered from the heat dissipation hole 103, and will not hinder the convection heat dissipation function of the heat dissipation hole 103.

[0032] In actual use, when the connector is in a high-load working state and generates a lot of heat inside, the waterproof component 4 will automatically or manually switch to the second state, so that the heat dissipation holes 103 can give full play to the convection heat dissipation effect and dissipate the heat in time. When it rains or in a humid environment, the waterproof component 4 will switch to the first state, block the heat dissipation holes 103, and prevent rainwater from entering the connector. In general, the connector not only has excellent heat dissipation and waterproof performance, but also has the advantages of compact structure and easy operation, and is suitable for various power system application scenarios that require high reliability and long life.

[0033] Specifically, the waterproof component 4 includes a fixing member 401, a guide column 402, an elastic member 403, a baffle 404 and a water storage member 405. The fixing member 401 is convexly arranged on the side of the housing 1, and a guide groove is arranged in the fixing member 401. The guide column 402 is installed at the bottom of the baffle 404 and cooperates with the guide groove. The elastic member 403 is sleeved on the guide column 402, and the two ends are respectively abutted against the top surface of the fixing member 401 and the bottom surface of the baffle 404. Then, the elastic member 403 makes the baffle 404 always have a tendency to move in the first direction, the water storage member 405 is arranged on the top of the baffle 404, and forms a water storage cavity 4051, the water storage cavity 4051 forms a trapezoidal opening upward, the liquid stored in the water storage cavity 4051 reaches more than 80% of its volume, and the downward gravity on the baffle 404 is greater than the elastic force of the elastic member 403, so that the baffle 404 moves downward to block the heat dissipation hole 103.

[0034] In the above scheme, the fixing member 401 is protruded from the side of the housing 1, and a guide groove is provided inside to guide the movement of the baffle 404 and the components thereon, and the guide column 402 is installed at the bottom of the baffle 404 and cooperates with the guide groove to ensure the stability and accuracy of the baffle 404 during the movement. The elastic member 403 is sleeved on the guide column 402, and its two ends are respectively abutted against the top surface of the fixing member 401 and the bottom surface of the baffle 404. This design makes the baffle 404 always subject to an elastic force in the first direction (i.e., upward direction), so that the baffle 404 can be maintained in an initial position when no external force is applied. The water storage member 405 is arranged on the top of the baffle 404, and a water storage chamber 4051 is formed inside. The water storage chamber 4051 forms a trapezoidal opening upward. Such a design is not only convenient for the injection and storage of liquid, but also can prevent the liquid from overflowing in an uncontrolled manner to a certain extent. The amount of liquid stored in the water storage chamber 4051 should be more than 80% of its total volume to ensure that sufficient gravity can be provided to drive the baffle 404 to move when needed. When the amount of liquid stored in the water storage chamber 4051 reaches a sufficient amount, the baffle 404 will be subjected to a downward force due to the gravity of the liquid. If the downward gravity is greater than the elastic force of the elastic member 403, the baffle 404 will move downward, thereby blocking the heat dissipation hole 103. In this way, in the case where external moisture such as rainwater may intrude, the waterproof component 4 can automatically switch to a blocking state to protect the inside of the connector from damage.

[0035] In addition, this design is also intelligent and adaptive. When the external environment is dry and there is no threat of rain, the liquid in the water storage chamber 4051 may decrease due to evaporation, and the baffle 404 will return to the initial position under the action of the elastic member 403, and no longer block the heat dissipation hole 103, thereby ensuring the normal heat dissipation function of the connector.

[0036] At the same time, the liquid stored in the water storage chamber 4051 reaches more than 95% of its volume, and the baffle 404 completely blocks all the heat dissipation holes 103. The amount of liquid stored in the water storage chamber 4051 is required to reach more than 95% of its total volume. Such a high liquid level design ensures that when there is a threat of moisture such as rain in the external environment, the liquid in the water storage chamber 4051 can provide sufficient gravity to drive the baffle 404 to move. When the amount of liquid in the water storage chamber 4051 reaches this high proportion, the baffle 404 will completely compress the elastic member 403 under the gravity of the liquid, and the baffle 404 will move to a position where all the heat dissipation holes 103 can be completely blocked. This completely blocked state can effectively prevent external moisture from invading the interior of the connector through the heat dissipation holes 103, thereby protecting the internal electrical components from damage. Moreover, the design of more than 95% allows the baffle 404 to completely block the heat dissipation hole 103 in order to reserve a certain margin of activity. Because in a strong wind, the water in the water storage chamber 4051 may splash out, but it is only necessary to ensure that the water storage capacity in the water storage chamber 4051 reaches more than 95%.

[0037] In addition, the design also takes into account the balance between heat dissipation and waterproofing. Under normal circumstances, when there is no moisture threat in the external environment, the liquid in the water storage chamber 4051 may decrease due to evaporation and other reasons. At this time, the baffle 404 will return to the initial position under the action of the elastic member 403 and no longer block the heat dissipation hole 103, thereby ensuring the normal heat dissipation function of the connector. This design enables the connector to have good heat dissipation performance while ensuring waterproof performance.

[0038] Furthermore, two fixing members 401 are provided, and the two fixing members 401 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the locking assembly 3. The two symmetrically arranged fixing members 401 enhance the stability and reliability of the waterproof assembly 4. Due to the increase in the number of fixing members 401, the support and guiding effect of the baffle 404 during the movement is more balanced and stable, which helps to reduce the shaking and deviation of the baffle 404 during the movement, thereby improving the blocking effect of the waterproof assembly 4.

[0039] Furthermore, a boss 4041 is convexly provided on the side of the baffle 404 away from the housing 1, and one end of the guide column 402 is connected to the lower side of the boss 4041, and the other end extends in the direction of the guide groove. A boss 4041 is convexly provided on the side of the baffle 404 away from the housing 1, and the boss 4041 provides a more stable support structure for the baffle 404 and helps to optimize the installation position of the guide column 402. One end of the guide column 402 is connected to the lower side of the boss 4041, and the other end extends in the direction of the guide groove. Such a design enables the guide column 402 to always remain in the correct position during the movement, reducing the problem of poor blocking effect caused by shaking or deviation. The design of the boss 4041 also takes into account the overall strength and stability of the baffle 404. By adding the boss 4041, the overall structure of the baffle 404 is strengthened, which enables the baffle 404 to move more stably when subjected to gravity, and to better withstand pressure and impact from the outside.

[0040] In addition, the cooperation between the boss 4041 and the guide column 402 can also provide a certain guiding and limiting effect during the movement of the baffle 404. When the baffle 404 is subjected to the downward gravity, the boss 4041 and the guide column 402 will guide the baffle 404 to move along the correct path until the heat dissipation hole 103 is completely blocked. At the same time, the cooperation between the boss 4041 and the guide column 402 can also limit the movement range of the baffle 404, preventing the baffle 404 from exceeding the predetermined position during the movement.

[0041] In some embodiments, the bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a through hole 102 corresponding to the two wire holes 101, and the housing 1 is further provided with a blocking assembly 5, which can move between a first position and a second position. When the blocking assembly 5 moves to the first position, the through hole 102 is closed, and when the blocking assembly 5 moves to the second position, the through hole 102 is opened. When the position where the wire core of the connected cable is exposed is relatively close to the end of the cable, the cable can be passed through the wire hole 101 so that the wire core contacts and locks with the first arc portion 201 or the second arc portion 202. However, when the wire core is in a relatively middle position of the cable, the installation time will be too long if the cable is passed through the wire hole 101. Therefore, the blocking assembly 5 can be moved to the second position so that the through hole 102 is opened, and the position where the wire core of the cable is exposed can directly enter the first arc portion 201 or the second arc portion 202 from the through hole 102. Then, the blocking assembly 5 is moved to the first position to close the through hole 102, so as to achieve the preliminary closure of the cable.

[0042] At the same time, the housing 1 is provided with a sliding groove 104 that runs through its surface, and the blocking assembly 5 includes a sealing plate 501 that is slidably mounted on the sliding groove 104, and a push-pull portion 502 connected to the sealing plate 501, and the push-pull portion 502 extends out of the housing 1. The sealing plate 501 is the main closing element, which can move smoothly in the sliding groove 104 to control the opening and closing of the passage 102. The push-pull portion 502 extends out of the housing 1, which is convenient for users to operate. The design of the push-pull portion 502 can be flexible and diverse, and can be a handle, a button or a rod-shaped structure. No matter which form is adopted, it is necessary to ensure that the user can easily and quickly move the sealing plate 501 through the push-pull portion 502. At the same time, the connection method between the push-pull portion 502 and the sealing plate 501 also needs to be stable and reliable to ensure that there will be no loosening or falling off during the movement. The cooperation between the sliding groove 104 and the blocking assembly 5 enables the user to easily control the opening and closing of the passage 102 as needed. When the opening 102 needs to be closed, the user only needs to move the sealing plate 501 to the appropriate position of the sliding groove 104 through the push-pull part 502; when the opening 102 needs to be opened, the user can move the sealing plate 501 out of the sliding groove 104 through the push-pull part 502. Moreover, the design of the sliding groove 104 and the sealing component 5 also takes into account the overall aesthetics and practicality of the connector. The shape, size and color of the sliding groove 104 and the sealing component 5 need to be coordinated with other parts of the connector to ensure that the appearance of the entire connector is neat and beautiful. At the same time, the material of the sliding groove 104 and the sealing component 5 also needs to have sufficient strength and durability to cope with various harsh usage environments.

[0043] In particular, the locking assembly 3 includes a fastener 301 connected to the housing 1 by threads, a locking portion 302 arranged at the first end of the fastener 301, the locking portion 302 is located in the accommodation space, and the second end of the fastener 301 extends out of the housing 1. The fastener 301 is tightly connected to the housing 1 by threads, and this connection method is not only stable and reliable, but also easy to disassemble and reinstall. The second end of the fastener 301 extends out of the housing 1, which is convenient for users to operate, such as using tools to rotate the fastener 301 to adjust its position or tightening degree. The locking portion 302 is located at the first end of the fastener 301 and is designed in the accommodation space. The main function of the locking portion 302 is to press the wire core to achieve a stable connection. When the fastener 301 is rotated to the appropriate position, the locking portion 302 will tightly press the wire core to ensure that the electrical connection between the cable and the connector is stable and reliable. The shape and size of the locking portion 302 need to match the wire core to ensure that they can fit tightly together. At the same time, the material of the locking portion 302 also needs to have sufficient strength and hardness to cope with various usage environments and stress conditions.

[0044] Specifically, the locking portion 302 is arc-shaped on one side relative to the wire core. The arc-shaped design enables the locking portion 302 to better fit the surface of the wire core. The wire core is usually round, so the arc shape can provide a larger contact area and a more uniform pressure distribution, thereby ensuring that the locking portion 302 can firmly support the wire core and prevent the cable from loosening or falling off inside the connector. In addition, the arc-shaped design also helps to reduce the friction between the locking portion 302 and the wire core. During the process of inserting and removing the cable from the connector, the wire core will move relative to the locking portion 302. If the shape of the locking portion 302 is too sharp or irregular, it may cause damage to the surface of the wire core or generate excessive friction heat. The arc-shaped design can reduce this friction, protect the integrity of the wire core, and extend the service life of the connector.

[0045] It is worth mentioning that the housing 1 is also provided with a sleeve 6 and a cylinder cover 7, part of the fastener 301 is arranged in the sleeve 6, and the cylinder cover 7 is covered at the end of the sleeve 6. The sleeve 6 is a tubular structure located on the housing 1, and its inner diameter matches the diameter of the fastener 301, so that the fastener 301 can be smoothly inserted therein. The design of the sleeve 6 not only provides a stable support for the fastener 301, but also reduces the friction between the fastener 301 and the housing 1, thereby extending the service life of the fastener 301. The cylinder cover 7 is a protective element covered at the end of the sleeve 6. Its main function is to prevent external impurities such as dust and moisture from entering the interior of the sleeve 6, thereby protecting the fastener 301 from pollution and corrosion. The fit between the cylinder cover 7 and the sleeve 6 needs to be tight and reliable to ensure that the intrusion of external impurities can be effectively blocked. The design of the sleeve 6 and the cylinder cover 7 not only takes into account the protection of the fastener 301, but also takes into account the overall aesthetics and practicality of the connector. Their shape, size and color, etc. need to be coordinated with other parts of the connector to ensure that the appearance of the entire connector is neat and beautiful. At the same time, the sleeve 6 and the sleeve cover 7 also need to be easy to disassemble and reinstall so that the fastener 301 can be inspected, repaired or replaced when necessary.

[0046] In addition, the design of the sleeve 6 and the tube cover 7 also takes into account the waterproof performance of the connector. Since the connector is usually used outdoors or in a humid environment, waterproof performance is one of the important considerations in connector design. The sleeve 6 and the tube cover 7 need to fit tightly and seamlessly to prevent moisture from penetrating into the connector through the gap. At the same time, the material of the tube cover 7 also needs to have sufficient waterproof performance to cope with various harsh usage environments.

[0047] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and other directions or positional relationships are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "an embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0049] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0050] The technical principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can think of other specific implementation methods of the present application without creative work, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A heat dissipation and waterproof connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) is provided with a storage space inside, a surface of the housing (1) is provided with two penetrating wire holes (101), and two side surfaces of the housing (1) are provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes (103), so that a convection air duct is formed in the storage space; A conductive component (2) is arranged in the accommodating space, the conductive component (2) being provided with a first arc-shaped portion (201) and a second arc-shaped portion (202), the first arc-shaped portion (201) and the second arc-shaped portion (202) being respectively located opposite to the two wire holes (101); A locking assembly (3) is mounted on the housing (1); the locking assembly (3) is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position; when in the locking position, the locking assembly (3) is able to press against a wire core placed on the first arc-shaped portion (201) or the second arc-shaped portion (202), thereby locking the wire core; when in the unlocking position, the locking assembly (3) is detached from the surface of the wire core; Two waterproof components (4) are correspondingly mounted on two side surfaces of the housing (1); the waterproof components (4) have a first state and a second state; when in the first state, the waterproof components (4) block the heat dissipation holes (103); when in the second state, the waterproof components (4) are offset from the heat dissipation holes (103).

2. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof component (4) comprises a fixing member (401), a guide column (402), an elastic member (403), a baffle (404) and a water storage member (405); the fixing member (401) is protruding from the side of the housing (1); a guide groove is provided in the fixing member (401); the guide column (402) is mounted on the bottom of the baffle (404) and cooperates with the guide groove; the elastic member (403) is sleeved on the guide column (402), and its two ends are respectively connected to the top surface of the fixing member (401) and the bottom surface of the baffle (404). The elastic member (403) causes the baffle (404) to always have a tendency to move in the first direction; the water storage member (405) is arranged on the top of the baffle (404) and forms a water storage chamber (4051); the water storage chamber (4051) forms a trapezoidal opening upward; the liquid stored in the water storage chamber (4051) reaches more than 80% of its volume; the downward gravity applied to the baffle (404) is greater than the elastic force of the elastic member (403), so that the baffle (404) moves downward to block the heat dissipation hole (103).

3. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid stored in the water storage chamber (4051) reaches more than 95% of its volume, and the baffle (404) completely blocks all the heat dissipation holes (103).

4. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two fixing members (401) are provided, and the two fixing members (401) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the locking assembly (3).

5. The heat dissipation and waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A boss (4041) is protrudingly provided on one side of the baffle (404) facing away from the housing (1); one end of the guide column (402) is connected to the lower side of the boss (4041), and the other end extends toward the guide groove.

6. The heat dissipation and waterproof connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing (1) is provided with a through opening (102) corresponding to and communicating with the two wire holes (101); the housing (1) is also provided with a blocking component (5); the blocking component (5) is movable between a first position and a second position; when the blocking component (5) moves to the first position, the through opening (102) is closed; when the blocking component (5) moves to the second position, the through opening (102) is opened.

7. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is provided with a sliding groove (104) penetrating the surface thereof, and the blocking assembly (5) comprises a sealing plate (501) slidably mounted on the sliding groove (104), and a push-pull portion (502) connected to the sealing plate (501), and the push-pull portion (502) extends out of the outer shell (1).

8. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) comprises a fastener (301) connected to the housing (1) via a thread, and a locking portion (302) arranged at a first end of the fastener (301), wherein the locking portion (302) is located in the accommodating space, and a second end of the fastener (301) protrudes out of the housing (1).

9. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking portion (302) is in an arc shape on one side relative to the wire core.

10. The heat dissipating and waterproof connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is also provided with a sleeve (6) and a sleeve cover (7); part of the fastener (301) is arranged in the sleeve (6), and the sleeve cover (7) is covered on the end of the sleeve (6).

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