Cable clamp, multi-core cable clamp, connector and cable fixing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a cable clamp, a multi-core cable clamp, a connector and a cable fixing method. The cable clamp is used for fixing a cable on a shell of the connector. The cable clamp comprises: an end plate, wherein a clamping groove suitable for being laterally clamped on the cable is formed in the end plate; the plurality of elastic legs are connected with the end plate and are suitable for being inserted into cable holes in the shell; and the elastic buckle is connected with the end part plate and is suitable for being locked on the shell, and the plurality of elastic legs are distributed around the periphery of the clamping groove at intervals and are suitable for tightly holding the cable under the radial extrusion of the inner wall surface of the cable hole so as to clamp and fix the cable. The rear-mounted cable clamp provided by the invention is simple in structure and high in switchability, and whether assembly is selected or not can be selected according to different application scenes of customers; and meanwhile, the axial movement of the cable can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cable clamp, a multi-core cable clamp, a connector comprising the cable clamp or the multi-core cable clamp, and a method for fixing a cable by using the cable clamp or the multi-core cable clamp. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, cable clamps usually do not have lateral notches, and the cable needs to be inserted axially in advance and then pressed into the connector housing, and the application mode is fixed; at the same time, the cable clamp does not have the function of radially clamping and fixing the cable, and the cable is prone to axial movement, which has application defects. 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 cable clamp is provided, which is used to fix a cable to a housing of a connector. The cable clamp comprises: an end plate, formed with a slot suitable for laterally clamping the cable; a plurality of elastic legs, connected to the end plate and suitable for being inserted into a cable hole on the housing; and an elastic buckle, connected to the end plate and suitable for being locked to the housing, wherein the plurality of elastic legs are spaced around the periphery of the slot and are suitable for holding the cable tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole, so as to clamp and fix the cable.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the card slot is C-shaped, and an entrance communicating with the card slot is further formed on the end plate to allow the cable to enter the card slot through the entrance.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inlet is in the shape of a trumpet that opens outwards, so as to guide the cable into the slot.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slot has an inner circumference surface for matching with an outer circumference surface of the cable, and the entrance has a pair of guiding slopes for guiding the cable into the slot.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the end plate has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction thereof, and the plurality of elastic legs are connected to the inner surface of the end plate and extend a predetermined length in an axial direction of the slot.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic leg has an arc-shaped inner surface suitable for abutting against the outer circumference of the cable, and the arc-shaped inner surface of the elastic leg is flush with the inner circumference of the slot.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic buckle is ear-shaped and is formed with an ear hole, and the ear hole is suitable for engaging with a protrusion on the housing of the connector to lock the cable clip onto the housing of the connector.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable clamp has a plurality of elastic buckles, and the plurality of elastic buckles are distributed at intervals and connected to the periphery of the end plate.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable clamp is an integrally formed part.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing formed with a cable hole; a cable, one end of which is inserted into the housing through the cable hole; and the aforementioned cable clamp mounted on the housing. The cable is clamped into a clamping groove of an end plate of the cable clamp, and a plurality of elastic legs of the cable clamp are inserted into the cable hole and hold the cable tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole to clamp and fix the cable.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell has a columnar rear end portion, the cable hole penetrates the columnar rear end portion along its axial direction, and a protrusion is formed on the outer wall surface of the columnar rear end portion; the cable clamp is installed on the columnar rear end portion, and the ear hole on the elastic buckle of the cable clamp engages with the protrusion on the columnar rear end portion.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an inner surface of the end plate of the cable clamp abuts against a rear end surface of the columnar rear end portion.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shell has a plurality of the columnar rear end portions and a plurality of the cable holes respectively formed in the plurality of columnar rear end portions, and the connector includes a plurality of the cables and a plurality of the cable clamps; the plurality of cables are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes, and the plurality of cable clamps are respectively installed on the plurality of columnar rear end portions for respectively fixing the plurality of cables to the plurality of columnar rear end portions.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a terminal disposed in the housing, and one end of the cable extends into the housing through the cable hole and is electrically connected to the terminal.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a multi-core cable clamp is provided. The multi-core cable clamp is used to fix multiple cables to the housing of a connector. The cable clamp includes: an end plate, formed with multiple slots suitable for laterally clamping multiple cables respectively; multiple groups of elastic legs, connected to the end plate and suitable for being respectively inserted into multiple cable holes on the housing; and elastic buckles, connected to the end plate and suitable for being locked to the housing. Each group of elastic legs is spaced around the periphery of the corresponding slot and is suitable for holding the cable tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole to clamp and fix the cable.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing formed with a plurality of cable holes; a plurality of cables respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes; and the aforementioned multi-core cable clamp mounted on the housing. The plurality of cables are respectively clamped into a plurality of clamping grooves of an end plate of the multi-core cable clamp, and a plurality of groups of elastic legs of the multi-core cable clamp are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes and respectively hold the plurality of cables tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole, so as to clamp and fix the plurality of cables.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, a cable fixing method is provided. The cable fixing method comprises the following steps:

[0021] S10: providing the aforementioned cable clamp or multi-core cable clamp;

[0022] S20: Clamping the cable of the connector into the clamping groove on the end plate of the cable clamp or the multi-core cable clamp; and

[0023] S30: moving the cable clamp or the multi-core cable clamp toward the housing of the connector along the axial direction of the cable to install the cable clamp or the multi-core cable clamp on the housing.

[0024] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, a rear-mounted cable clamp is provided, which has a simple structure and can be selected for assembly according to different application scenarios of customers, and has strong switchability; at the same time, it can prevent axial movement of the cable.

[0025] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the cable clamp has a simple structure and does not need to provide an end cap for radially pressing and fixing the cable clamp, thereby simplifying the structure of the connector and reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0026] 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

[0027] Figure 1A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from an angle;

[0028] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another angle;

[0029] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another angle;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the inner side;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic plan view showing a cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the outside;

[0032] Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cable clamp has not yet been clamped onto the cable;

[0033] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cable clamp has been clamped onto the cable;

[0034] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a cable clamp has been mounted on a housing;

[0035] Fig. 9 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a cable clamp has been mounted on a housing;

[0036] Fig.10 A schematic three-dimensional diagram showing a multi-core cable clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by 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 a limitation of the present invention.

[0038] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0039] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a cable clamp is provided, which is used to fix a cable to a housing of a connector. The cable clamp comprises: an end plate, formed with a slot suitable for laterally clamping the cable; a plurality of elastic legs, connected to the end plate and suitable for being inserted into a cable hole on the housing; and an elastic buckle, connected to the end plate and suitable for being locked to the housing, wherein the plurality of elastic legs are spaced around the periphery of the slot and are suitable for holding the cable tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole, so as to clamp and fix the cable.

[0040] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: a housing formed with a cable hole; a cable, one end of which is inserted into the housing through the cable hole; and the aforementioned cable clamp mounted on the housing. The cable is clamped into a clamping groove of an end plate of the cable clamp, and a plurality of elastic legs of the cable clamp are inserted into the cable hole and hold the cable tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole to clamp and fix the cable.

[0041] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a multi-core cable clamp is provided. The multi-core cable clamp is used to fix multiple cables to the housing of a connector. The multi-core cable clamp includes: an end plate, which is formed with multiple card slots suitable for laterally clamping multiple cables respectively; multiple groups of elastic legs, which are connected to the end plate and are suitable for being respectively inserted into multiple cable holes on the housing; and elastic buckles, which are connected to the end plate and are suitable for being locked to the housing. Each group of elastic legs is spaced around the periphery of the corresponding card slot and is suitable for holding the cable tightly under the radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole to clamp and fix the cable.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing formed with a plurality of cable holes; a plurality of cables respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes; and the aforementioned multi-core cable clamp mounted on the housing. The plurality of cables are respectively clamped into a plurality of clamping grooves of an end plate of the multi-core cable clamp, and a plurality of groups of elastic legs of the multi-core cable clamp are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes and respectively hold the plurality of cables tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole to clamp and fix the plurality of cables.

[0043] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a cable fixing method is provided. The cable fixing method comprises the following steps: providing the aforementioned cable clamp or multi-core cable clamp; clamping the cable of the connector into the clamping groove on the end plate of the cable clamp or multi-core cable clamp; and moving the cable clamp or multi-core cable clamp along the axial direction of the cable toward the housing of the connector to install the cable clamp or multi-core cable clamp on the housing.

[0044] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a cable clamp 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from an angle; Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable clamp 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another angle; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable clamp 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another angle; Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a cable clamp 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the inner side; Figure 5 A schematic plan view showing a cable clamp 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the outside; Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cable clamp 3 has not yet been clamped onto the cable 2; Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cable clamp 3 has been clamped onto the cable 2; Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a cable clamp 3 has been mounted on a housing 1; Fig. 9 The schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cable clamp 3 has been installed on the housing 1 .

[0045] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cable clamp 3 is disclosed, which is used to fix the cable 2 to the housing 1 of the connector. The cable clamp 3 includes: an end plate 31, a plurality of elastic legs 33 and an elastic buckle 32. A clamping groove 311 suitable for laterally clamping on the cable 2 is formed on the end plate 31. The plurality of elastic legs 33 are connected to the end plate 31 and are suitable for being inserted into the cable hole 101 on the housing 1. The elastic buckle 32 is connected to the end plate 31 and is suitable for being locked to the housing 1. The plurality of elastic legs 33 are distributed at intervals around the periphery of the clamping groove 311 and are suitable for holding the cable 2 tightly under the radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole 101, so as to clamp and fix the cable 2.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 311 is C-shaped, and an inlet 312 communicating with the slot 311 is formed on the end plate 31 to allow the cable 2 to enter the slot 311 through the inlet 312 .

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the entrance 312 is in the shape of a trumpet that opens outwards, and is used to guide the cable 2 to smoothly enter the slot 311 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 311 has an inner circumference for cooperating with the outer circumference of the cable 2 , and the entrance 312 has a pair of guiding inclined surfaces for guiding the cable 2 into the slot 311 .

[0049] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the end plate 31 has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction thereof, and a plurality of elastic legs 33 are connected to the inner surface of the end plate 31 and extend a predetermined length along the axial direction of the card slot 311 .

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic leg 33 has an arcuate inner surface 33 a suitable for abutting against the outer circumference of the cable 2 , and the arcuate inner surface 33 a of the elastic leg 33 is flush with the inner circumference of the slot 311 .

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buckle 32 is ear-shaped and is formed with an ear hole 32 a , which is suitable for engaging with the protrusion 10 a on the housing 1 of the connector to lock the cable clip 3 to the housing 1 of the connector.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable clamp 3 has a plurality of elastic buckles 32 , which are distributed at intervals and connected to the periphery of the end plate 31 .

[0053] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the cable clamp 3 is an integrally formed part. For example, the cable clamp 3 can be an integrally formed injection molded part.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1, a cable 2 and a cable clamp 3. The housing 1 is formed with a cable hole 101. One end of the cable 2 is inserted into the housing 1 through the cable hole 101. The cable clamp 3 is mounted on the housing 1. The cable 2 is clamped into the clamping groove 311 of the end plate 31 of the cable clamp 3, and the multiple elastic legs 33 of the cable clamp 3 are inserted into the cable hole 101 and hold the cable 2 under the radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole 101, so as to clamp and fix the cable 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 has a columnar rear end 10, a cable hole 101 penetrates the columnar rear end 10 along its axial direction, and a protrusion 10a is formed on the outer wall surface of the columnar rear end 10. The cable clamp 3 is mounted on the columnar rear end 10, and the ear hole 32a on the elastic buckle 32 of the cable clamp 3 is engaged with the protrusion 10a on the columnar rear end 10.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner surface of the end plate 31 of the cable clamp 3 abuts against the rear end surface of the columnar rear end portion 10 to cover the opening of the cable hole 101 .

[0057] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 has a plurality of columnar rear end portions 10 and a plurality of cable holes 101 respectively formed in the plurality of columnar rear end portions 10, and the connector includes a plurality of cables 2 and a plurality of cable clamps 3. The plurality of cables 2 are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes 101, and the plurality of cable clamps 3 are respectively mounted on the plurality of columnar rear end portions 10, for fixing the plurality of cables 2 to the plurality of columnar rear end portions 10 respectively.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a terminal (not shown), which is disposed in the housing 1, and one end of the cable 2 extends into the housing 1 through the cable hole 101 and is electrically connected to the terminal. For example, the terminal can be crimped onto the cable 2.

[0059] exist Figures 1 to 9 In the illustrated embodiment, each cable clamp 3 can only fix one cable 2. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a single cable clamp 3 can fix multiple cables 2 at the same time.

[0060] exist Figures 1 to 9 In the embodiment shown, each cable clamp 3 can only fix a single cable 2, so Figures 1 to 9 The cable clamp 3 shown can be referred to as a single-core cable clamp. However, the present invention is not limited to Figures 1 to 9 The embodiments shown, for example, Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a multi-core cable clamp 3' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this document, the multi-core cable clamp 3' refers to a cable clamp capable of simultaneously fixing multiple cables 2 to the housing 1 of the connector.

[0061] like Fig.10As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a multi-core cable clamp 3' is also disclosed, which is used to fix multiple cables 2 to the housing 1 of the connector. The multi-core cable clamp 3' includes: an end plate 31, multiple groups of elastic legs 33 and elastic buckles 32. The end plate 31 is formed with multiple card slots 311 ( Fig.10 Two slots 311 are shown. Multiple groups of elastic legs 33 are connected to the end plate 31 and are suitable for being respectively inserted into multiple cable holes 101 on the housing 1. The elastic buckle 32 is connected to the end plate 31 and is suitable for being locked to the housing 1. Multiple elastic legs 33 in each group of elastic legs 33 are spaced around the periphery of the corresponding slot 311 and are suitable for holding the cable 2 under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole 101 to clamp and fix the cable 2.

[0062] Although not shown in the figure, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1, a plurality of cables 2, and a multi-core cable clamp 3'. A plurality of cable holes 101 are formed on the housing 1. The plurality of cables 2 are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes 101. The multi-core cable clamp 3' is mounted on the housing 1. The plurality of cables 2 are respectively clamped into the plurality of clamping grooves 311 of the end plate 31 of the multi-core cable clamp 3', and the plurality of groups of elastic legs 33 of the multi-core cable clamp 3' are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes 101 and respectively hold the plurality of cables 2 under the radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole 101, so as to clamp and fix the plurality of cables 2.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic leg 33 is cantilevered, but the structure of the elastic leg 33 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and other suitable structures may also be adopted. For example, the elastic leg 33 may adopt an elastic claw structure.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cable fixing method is also disclosed. The cable fixing method mainly includes the following steps:

[0065] S10: providing the aforementioned cable clamp 3 or multi-core cable clamp 3';

[0066] S20: clamping the cable 2 of the connector into the clamping groove 311 on the end plate 31 of the cable clamp 3 or the multi-core cable clamp 3'; and

[0067] S30 : moving the cable clamp 3 or the multi-core cable clamp 3 ′ toward the housing 1 of the connector along the axial direction of the cable 2 , so as to install the cable clamp 3 or the multi-core cable clamp 3 ′ onto the housing 1 .

[0068] In this way, the cable 2 can be fixed to the housing 1 of the connector by using the cable clamp 3 or the multi-core cable clamp 3'. The whole operation is very simple.

[0069] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0070] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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 signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable clamp for fixing a cable (2) to a housing (1) of a connector, characterized in that: The cable clamp (3) comprises: An end plate (31) is formed with a clamping groove (311) suitable for clamping the cable (2) laterally; a plurality of elastic legs (33) connected to the end plate (31) and adapted to be inserted into the cable hole (101) on the housing (1); and an elastic buckle (32), connected to the end plate (31) and adapted to be locked onto the housing (1), The plurality of elastic legs (33) are distributed at intervals around the periphery of the clamping slot (311) and are suitable for holding the cable (2) tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole (101) so as to clamp and fix the cable (2).

2. The cable clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card slot (311) is C-shaped, and an entrance (312) communicating with the card slot (311) is also formed on the end plate (31) to allow the cable (2) to enter the card slot (311) via the entrance.

3. The cable clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inlet (312) is in the shape of a trumpet that opens outwards, and is used to guide the cable (2) into the slot (311).

4. The cable clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: The card slot (311) has an inner peripheral surface for cooperating with the outer peripheral surface of the cable (2), and the entrance (312) has a pair of guiding inclined surfaces for guiding the cable (2) to enter the card slot (311).

5. The cable clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end plate (31) has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction thereof, and the plurality of elastic legs (33) are connected to the inner surface of the end plate (31) and extend a predetermined length along the axial direction of the slot (311).

6. The cable clamp according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic leg (33) has an arc-shaped inner surface (33a) suitable for abutting against the outer peripheral surface of the cable (2).

7. The cable clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic buckle (32) is ear-shaped and is formed with an ear hole (32a), and the ear hole (32a) is suitable for engaging with a protrusion (10a) on the housing (1) of the connector to lock the cable clamp (3) onto the housing (1) of the connector.

8. The cable clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable clamp (3) has a plurality of elastic buckles (32), and the plurality of elastic buckles (32) are distributed at intervals and connected to the periphery of the end plate (31).

9. The cable clamp according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The cable clamp (3) is an integrally formed part.

10. A connector, characterized in that: include: The housing (1) is formed with a cable hole (101); A cable (2), one end of which is inserted into the housing (1) via the cable hole (101); and The cable clamp (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, mounted on the housing (1), The cable (2) is clamped into a clamping groove (311) of an end plate (31) of the cable clamp (3); a plurality of elastic legs (33) of the cable clamp (3) are inserted into the cable hole (101) and hold the cable (2) tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole (101), so as to clamp and fix the cable (2).

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The housing (1) has a columnar rear end portion (10), the cable hole (101) penetrates the columnar rear end portion (10) along its axial direction, and a protrusion (10a) is formed on the outer wall surface of the columnar rear end portion (10); The cable clamp (3) is mounted on the columnar rear end portion (10), and the ear hole (32a) on the elastic buckle (32) of the cable clamp (3) is engaged with the protrusion (10a) on the columnar rear end portion (10).

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The inner surface of the end plate (31) of the cable clamp (3) abuts against the rear end surface of the columnar rear end (10).

13. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises a plurality of columnar rear end portions (10) and a plurality of cable holes (101) respectively formed in the plurality of columnar rear end portions (10); the connector comprises a plurality of cables (2) and a plurality of cable clamps (3); The plurality of cables (2) are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes (101), and the plurality of cable clamps (3) are respectively mounted on the plurality of columnar rear end portions (10) for respectively fixing the plurality of cables (2) to the plurality of columnar rear end portions (10).

14. The connector according to any one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A terminal is arranged in the housing (1), One end of the cable (2) extends into the housing (1) through the cable hole (101) and is electrically connected to the terminal.

15. A multi-core cable clamp for fixing a plurality of cables (2) to a housing (1) of a connector, characterized in that: The multi-core cable clamp (3') comprises: An end plate (31) is formed with a plurality of slots (311) suitable for respectively laterally clamping on a plurality of cables (2); A plurality of sets of elastic legs (33) connected to the end plate (31) and adapted to be respectively inserted into a plurality of cable holes (101) on the housing (1); and an elastic buckle (32), connected to the end plate (31) and adapted to be locked onto the housing (1), Each group of elastic legs (33) is spaced apart around the periphery of the corresponding clamping slot (311) and is suitable for holding the cable (2) tightly under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole (101) so as to clamp and fix the cable (2).

16. A connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) is formed with a plurality of cable holes (101); A plurality of cables (2) are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes (101); and The multi-core cable clamp (3) according to claim 15 is mounted on the housing (1), The plurality of cables (2) are respectively clamped into the plurality of clamping grooves (311) of the end plate (31) of the multi-core cable clamp (3); the plurality of groups of elastic legs (33) of the multi-core cable clamp (3) are respectively inserted into the plurality of cable holes (101) and respectively hold the plurality of cables (2) under radial compression of the inner wall surface of the cable hole (101), so as to clamp and fix the plurality of cables (2).

17. A cable fixing method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S10: Provide the cable clamp (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 or the multi-core cable clamp (3') according to claim 15; S20: clamping the cable (2) of the connector into the clamping groove (311) on the end plate (31) of the cable clamp (3) or the multi-core cable clamp (3'); and S30: moving the cable clamp (3) or the multi-core cable clamp (3') toward the housing (1) of the connector along the axial direction of the cable (2) to install the cable clamp (3) or the multi-core cable clamp (3') on the housing (1).

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