Connector housing assembly, connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector shell assembly, a connector and a connector assembly. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing adapted to be floatingly mounted on a first mounting panel; the sealing element comprises a first annular end and a second annular end; the first annular end is sleeved and hermetically jointed on the shell; the second annular end is axially opposite to the first annular end; and the pressing piece is used for pressing the second annular end of the sealing piece on the first mounting panel, so that the second annular end of the sealing piece is hermetically jointed on the first mounting panel. According to the invention, the two annular ends of the sealing element are respectively connected to the shell and the mounting panel in a sealing manner, so that floating sealing between the shell and the mounting panel can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector housing assembly, a connector including the connector housing assembly, and a connector assembly including the connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, due to the installation position error between the male and female connectors, this will cause the central axes of the male and female connectors to be misaligned, resulting in a certain error in the radial direction. At this time, if the male and female connectors are forced to mate together, the shells of the male and female connectors will be damaged or even cracked. In order to absorb the installation position error of the male and female connectors, in the prior art, a technical solution is proposed to float the male or female connector on the mounting panel, so that the shell of the male or female connector can float relative to the mounting panel. However, this will cause the problem of difficulty in sealing between the shell and the mounting panel, and the traditional sealing ring cannot achieve a seal between the two. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing adapted to be floatingly mounted on a first mounting panel; a sealing member including a first annular end fitted over and sealingly engaged with the housing and a second annular end axially opposite the first annular end; and a pressing member for pressing the second annular end of the seal against the first mounting panel so that the second annular end of the seal is sealingly engaged with the first mounting panel.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing has a first flange portion for mounting on the first mounting panel, and a mounting hole is formed in the first flange portion. The connector housing assembly further includes a first connector that passes through the mounting hole and is adapted to be connected to the first mounting panel, for floatingly mounting the housing on the first mounting panel. When the first connector is connected to the first mounting panel, a first gap is defined between the first connector and the inner circumferential surface of the mounting hole, enabling the housing to float radially relative to the first connector.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first connector is connected to the first mounting panel, a second gap is defined between the first connector and a top surface of the first flange portion to allow the housing to float radially and axially relative to the first connector.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pressing member is arranged below the bottom surface of the first flange portion and is formed with a through hole allowing the first connecting member to pass through; when the first connecting member is connected to the first mounting panel, the pressing member is fastened to the first mounting panel by the first connecting member, and the second annular end of the first seal is squeezed between the pressing member and the first mounting panel.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first connecting member is connected to the first mounting panel, the shoulder of the first connecting member abuts against the top surface of the pressing member, and the bottom surface of the pressing member abuts against the first mounting panel, so that the pressing member is fastened to the first mounting panel.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first connector is connected to the first mounting panel, a predetermined gap is provided between a top surface of the pressing member and a bottom surface of the first flange portion to allow the housing to float relative to the pressing member.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the seal also includes an elastic main body portion, which is connected between the first annular end and the second annular end, and the elastic main body portion is capable of elastically deforming in the axial and radial directions of the mounting hole to allow the shell to float relative to the first connecting member.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning protrusion is formed on the bottom surface of the second annular end of the seal, and the positioning protrusion is used to cooperate with the positioning hole on the first mounting panel to position the second annular end of the seal.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an annular groove is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the housing, and the first annular end of the sealing member is sealingly engaged with the annular groove of the housing.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first annular end of the sealing member is sealingly bonded to the housing by an adhesive.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an annular positioning groove is formed on the second annular end of the sealing member, and the pressing member has an annular pressing rib, which is positioned in the annular positioning groove; when the first connecting member is connected to the first mounting panel, the second annular end of the sealing member is squeezed between the annular pressing rib and the first mounting panel.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly further comprises: a sealing ring, which is sleeved on the housing and is adapted to be squeezed between the housing and a mating housing of a mating connector to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring installation groove is formed on the housing, and the sealing ring is installed in the sealing ring installation groove.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; and terminals disposed in the housing.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first terminal hole is formed in the housing, and the terminal is inserted into the first terminal hole.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mated with the connector.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating connector includes: a mating housing for mating with the housing; and a mating terminal disposed in the mating housing for mating with the terminal.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second terminal hole is formed in the mating housing, and the mating terminal is inserted into the second terminal hole.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a male-end connector, the terminal is a male terminal, the mating connector is a female-end connector, and the mating terminal is a female terminal; a portion of the shell is inserted into the mating shell, and the sealing ring on the shell is squeezed between the shell and the mating shell to achieve sealing between the two.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first guide bevel is formed on the outer side of one end of the shell, and a second guide bevel is formed on the inner side of one end of the mating shell, and the first guide bevel cooperates with the second guide bevel to guide the shell to be inserted into the mating shell.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating shell has a second flange portion for being mounted on a second mounting panel; the mating connector also includes: a sealing gasket suitable for being squeezed between the second flange portion and the second mounting panel to achieve sealing between the mating shell and the second mounting panel.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mating connector further includes: a second connecting member, passing through the second flange portion and the sealing gasket and adapted to be connected to the second mounting panel, for fixing the mating housing to the second mounting panel.

[0026] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the two annular ends of the sealing member are sealingly joined to the housing and the mounting panel, respectively, so as to achieve floating sealing between the housing and the mounting panel.

[0027] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 An axial cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A planar cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when not aligned;

[0031] Figure 4 A planar cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when mated;

[0032] Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 An exploded sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 An assembled cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0036] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0037] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing adapted to be floatingly mounted on a first mounting panel; a sealing member including a first annular end fitted over and sealingly engaged with the housing and a second annular end axially opposite the first annular end; and a pressing member for pressing the second annular end of the seal against the first mounting panel so that the second annular end of the seal is sealingly engaged with the first mounting panel.

[0038] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; and terminals disposed in the housing.

[0039] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mated with the connector.

[0040] Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An axial cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A planar cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when not aligned; Figure 4 A planar cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when mated; Figure 5 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded sectional view showing a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 An assembled cross-sectional view of a connector 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes a housing 10, a seal 13, and a pressing member 15. The housing 10 is adapted to be floatingly mounted on a first mounting panel 3. The seal 13 includes a first annular end 131 that is fitted and sealingly engaged with the housing 10, and a second annular end 132 axially opposite the first annular end 131. The pressing member 15 is used to press the second annular end 132 of the seal 13 against the first mounting panel 3, thereby sealingly engaging the second annular end 132 of the seal 13 with the first mounting panel 3.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 10 has a first flange portion 11 for mounting on the first mounting panel 3, and a mounting hole 102 is formed on the first flange portion 11. The connector housing assembly also includes a first connecting member 14, which passes through the mounting hole 102 and is adapted to be connected to the first mounting panel 3 for floatingly mounting the housing 10 on the first mounting panel 3.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first connector 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3 , a first gap G1 is provided between the first connector 14 and the inner circumference of the mounting hole 102 , so that the housing 10 can float radially relative to the first connector 14 .

[0044] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first connecting member 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3, a second gap G2 is provided between the first connecting member 14 and the top surface of the first flange portion 111 to allow the housing 10 to float radially and axially relative to the first connecting member 14.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the pressing member 15 is disposed below the bottom surface of the first flange portion 11 and is formed with a through hole 15a that allows the first connecting member 14 to pass therethrough. When the first connecting member 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3, the pressing member 15 is fastened to the first mounting panel 3 by the first connecting member 14, and the second annular end 132 of the first sealing member 13 is squeezed between the pressing member 15 and the first mounting panel 3.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first connecting member 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3, the shoulder 14a of the first connecting member 14 abuts against the top surface of the pressing member 15, and the bottom surface of the pressing member 15 is abutted against the first mounting panel 3, so that the pressing member 15 is fastened to the first mounting panel 3.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first connecting member 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3 , a predetermined gap is provided between the top surface of the pressing member 15 and the bottom surface of the first flange portion 11 to allow the housing 10 to float relative to the pressing member 15 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the seal 13 also includes an elastic main body portion 133, which is connected between the first annular end 131 and the second annular end 132. The elastic main body portion 133 is capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the mounting hole 102 to allow the housing 10 to float relative to the first connecting member 14.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an annular groove 10 b is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the housing 10 , and the first annular end 131 of the sealing member 13 is sealingly engaged in the annular groove 10 b of the housing 10 .

[0050] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first annular end 131 of the sealing member 13 can be sealingly bonded to the housing 10 by adhesive.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, an annular positioning groove 13b is formed on the second annular end 132 of the sealing member 13, and the pressing member 15 has an annular pressing rib 15b, which is positioned in the annular positioning groove 13b. When the first connecting member 14 is connected to the first mounting panel 3, the second annular end 132 of the sealing member 13 is squeezed between the annular pressing rib 15b and the first mounting panel 3.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly further includes a sealing ring 16, which is sleeved on the housing 10 and adapted to be squeezed between the housing 10 and a mating housing 20 of the mating connector 2 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring installation groove 103 is formed on the housing 10 , and the sealing ring 16 is installed in the sealing ring installation groove 103 .

[0054] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning protrusion 13 a is formed on the bottom surface of the second annular end 132 of the seal 13 , and the positioning protrusion 13 a is used to cooperate with the positioning hole 3 a on the first mounting panel 3 to position the second annular end 132 of the seal 13 .

[0055] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting opening 301 is formed on the first mounting panel 3. When the connector 1 is mounted on the first mounting panel 3, a portion of the housing 10 of the connector 1 passes through the mounting opening 301 on the first mounting panel 3.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting member 14 can be a threaded connecting member, such as a bolt or a screw. A through hole is formed on the first mounting panel 3 to allow the first connecting member 14 to pass through. After passing through the first mounting panel 3, the first connecting member 14 is threadedly connected to a nut (not shown), thereby connecting the first connecting member 14 to the first mounting panel 3.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector 1 is further disclosed. The connector 1 comprises: the aforementioned connector housing assembly and a terminal 12 , wherein the terminal 12 is disposed in a housing 10 .

[0058] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first terminal hole 101 is formed in the housing 10 , and the terminal 12 is inserted into the first terminal hole 101 .

[0059] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector 1 and a mating connector 2, wherein the mating connector 2 is mated with the connector 1.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector 2 includes: a mating housing 20 and a mating terminal 22. The mating housing 20 is used to mate with the housing 10. The mating terminal 22 is provided in the mating housing 20 for mating with the terminal 12.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second terminal hole 201 is formed in the mating housing 20 , and the mating terminal 22 is inserted into the second terminal hole 201 .

[0062] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, connector 1 is a male connector, terminals 12 are male terminals, and mating connector 2 is a female connector, mating terminals 22 are female terminals. A portion of housing 10 is inserted into mating housing 20, and sealing ring 16 on housing 10 is squeezed between housing 10 and mating housing 20 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first guide slope 10a is formed on the outer side of one end of the shell 10, and a second guide slope 20a is formed on the inner side of one end of the matching shell 20. The first guide slope 10a cooperates with the second guide slope 20a to guide the shell 10 to be inserted into the matching shell 20.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating housing 20 has a second flange portion 21 for mounting on the second mounting panel 4. The mating connector 2 also includes a sealing gasket 23, which is adapted to be squeezed between the second flange portion 21 and the second mounting panel 4 to achieve a seal between the mating housing 20 and the second mounting panel 4.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector 2 also includes a second connecting member 24, which passes through the second flange portion 21 and the sealing gasket 23 and is suitable for being connected to the second mounting panel 4, for fixing the mating shell 20 to the second mounting panel 4.

[0066] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0067] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0068] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0069] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing (10) adapted to be floatingly mounted on a first mounting panel (3); A sealing member (13) comprising a first annular end (131) fitted and sealingly engaged with the housing (10) and a second annular end (132) axially opposite to the first annular end (131); and A pressing member (15) is used to press the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13) onto the first mounting panel (3), so that the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13) is sealingly engaged with the first mounting panel (3).

2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) has a first flange portion (11) for mounting on the first mounting panel (3), and a mounting hole (102) is formed on the first flange portion (11); The connector housing assembly further comprises: a first connecting member (14), passing through the mounting hole (102) and adapted to be connected to the first mounting panel (3), for floatingly mounting the housing (10) on the first mounting panel (3); When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), a first gap (G1) is provided between the first connecting member (14) and the inner circumference of the mounting hole (102), so that the housing (10) can float radially relative to the first connecting member (14).

3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), a second gap (G2) is provided between the first connecting member (14) and the top surface of the first flange portion (111) to allow the housing (10) to float radially and axially relative to the first connecting member (14).

4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing member (15) is arranged below the bottom surface of the first flange portion (11) and is formed with a through hole (15a) allowing the first connecting member (14) to pass through; When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), the pressing member (15) is fastened to the first mounting panel (3) by the first connecting member (14), and the second annular end (132) of the first sealing member (13) is squeezed between the pressing member (15) and the first mounting panel (3).

5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), the shoulder (14a) of the first connecting member (14) abuts against the top surface of the pressing member (15), and the bottom surface of the pressing member (15) abuts against the first mounting panel (3), so that the pressing member (15) is fastened to the first mounting panel (3).

6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), a predetermined gap is provided between the top surface of the pressing member (15) and the bottom surface of the first flange portion (11) to allow the housing (10) to float relative to the pressing member (15).

7. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member (13) further comprises an elastic main body portion (133), wherein the elastic main body portion (133) is connected between the first annular end (131) and the second annular end (132), and the elastic main body portion (133) is capable of elastically deforming in the axial and radial directions of the mounting hole (102) to allow the housing (10) to float relative to the first connecting member (14).

8. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A positioning protrusion (13a) is formed on the bottom surface of the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13), and the positioning protrusion (13a) is used to cooperate with the positioning hole (3a) on the first mounting panel (3) to position the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13).

9. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: An annular groove (10b) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing (10), and the first annular end (131) of the sealing member (13) is sealingly engaged in the annular groove (10b) of the housing (10).

10. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first annular end (131) of the sealing member (13) is sealingly bonded to the housing (10) by adhesive.

11. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular positioning groove (13b) is formed on the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13), and the pressing member (15) has an annular pressing rib (15b), and the annular pressing rib (15b) is positioned in the annular positioning groove (13b); When the first connecting member (14) is connected to the first mounting panel (3), the second annular end (132) of the sealing member (13) is pressed between the annular pressing rib (15b) and the first mounting panel (3).

12. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A sealing ring (16) is sleeved on the housing (10) and is suitable for being squeezed between the housing (10) and a matching housing (20) of a matching connector (2) to achieve sealing between the two.

13. The connector housing assembly according to claim 12, wherein: A sealing ring installation groove (103) is formed on the housing (10), and the sealing ring (16) is installed in the sealing ring installation groove (103).

14. A connector, characterized in that: include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13; and A terminal (12) is arranged in the housing (10).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: A first terminal hole (101) is formed in the housing (10), and the terminal (12) is inserted into the first terminal hole (101).

16. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector (1) according to claim 14 or 15; and A mating connector (2) is mated with the connector (1).

17. The connector assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The mating connector (2) comprises: A mating housing (20) for mating with the housing (10); and A mating terminal (22) is arranged in the mating housing (20) and is used to mate with the terminal (12).

18. The connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein: A second terminal hole (201) is formed in the mating housing (20), and the mating terminal (22) is inserted into the second terminal hole (201).

19. The connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein: The connector (1) is a male-end connector, the terminal (12) is a male-type terminal, the matching connector (2) is a female-end connector, and the matching terminal (22) is a female-type terminal; A portion of the housing (10) is inserted into the mating housing (20), and the sealing ring (16) on the housing (10) is squeezed between the housing (10) and the mating housing (20) to achieve sealing between the two.

20. The connector assembly according to claim 19, wherein: A first guiding bevel (10a) is formed on the outer side of one end of the shell (10), and a second guiding bevel (20a) is formed on the inner side of one end of the matching shell (20), wherein the first guiding bevel (10a) cooperates with the second guiding bevel (20a) to guide the shell (10) to be inserted into the matching shell (20).

21. The connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein: The mating housing (20) has a second flange portion (21) for mounting on a second mounting panel (4); The mating connector (2) further comprises: A sealing gasket (23) is adapted to be squeezed between the second flange portion (21) and the second mounting panel (4) to achieve sealing between the mating housing (20) and the second mounting panel (4).

22. The connector assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that: The mating connector (2) further comprises: A second connecting member (24) passes through the second flange portion (21) and the sealing gasket (23) and is suitable for being connected to the second mounting panel (4) for fixing the mating housing (20) to the second mounting panel (4).

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