Electric connector module with elastic locking fastener and electric connector thereof

Abstract

The invention provides an electric connector module with an elastic locking fastener and an electric connector thereof, the electric connector comprises a connector main body, a movable ring sleeve and the elastic locking fastener, the connector main body is provided with a joint and a peripheral wall surrounding the joint, and the peripheral wall is provided with a plurality of transparent ports; the movable ring sleeve is sleeved on the peripheral wall in a lifting manner; a plurality of propping blocks, a plurality of pressing blocks and a plurality of sunken grooves extend from the inner peripheral edge of the movable ring sleeve; the elastic locking piece is sleeved between the peripheral wall and the movable ring sleeve in a penetrating manner, the elastic locking piece is provided with a ring, a plurality of elastic buckling arms and a plurality of outwards-pushing ribs, the ring is arranged outside the peripheral wall in a surrounding manner, the plurality of elastic buckling arms and the plurality of outwards-pushing ribs extend from the ring and are arranged in a staggered manner, and the tail end of each elastic buckling arm is positioned in each through hole and can be pressed by each pressing block or arranged opposite to each concave groove; and the plurality of propping blocks are propped against the lower parts of the plurality of outwards-pushable ribs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to an electrical connector, and more particularly to an electrical connector module having an elastic locking member and an electrical connector thereof. Background Art

[0002] Conventional male and female connectors for connecting cables are often connected by quick-connect push-pull, rotary lock, or screw thread tightening.

[0003] However, among the above-mentioned traditional male and female connectors, although the quick-connect push-pull connector is the most convenient, it cannot ensure the connection effect after docking, especially when subjected to external pulling or vibration, which may cause separation and other problems.

[0004] In addition, other connectors that use additional structures such as rotary locks and screw threads often consume too much space, making them unsuitable for use in space-constrained environments. They can also directly or indirectly limit users (or product designers) to existing specifications and functional limitations, leading to connector design limitations.

[0005] In view of this, the present inventor has conducted intensive research on the above-mentioned prior art and applied theoretical knowledge to try his best to solve the above-mentioned problems, which has become the goal of the present inventor's development. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention provides an electrical connector module and an electrical connector thereof with an elastic locking member. When a movable ring sleeve is released, the ribs can be pushed outward to elastically reset and push a plurality of top blocks downward until each pressing block presses against each elastic locking arm, so that the annular locking block is more firmly clamped between the connector and the plurality of elastic locking arms, thereby achieving the advantages of automatic locking and multiple locking of the electrical connector module and the electrical connector of the present invention.

[0007] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical connector module with an elastic locking member, comprising: a docking connector having an annular clamping block; and a main connector, comprising: a connector body having a joint and a peripheral wall arranged around the outside of the joint, the peripheral wall being provided with a plurality of through-holes; a movable ring sleeve being liftably sleeved on the peripheral wall, the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve being extended with a plurality of top blocks, a plurality of pressure blocks and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively arranged below each of the pressure blocks; and an elastic locking member being sleeved between the peripheral wall and the movable ring sleeve, the elastic locking member having a ring arranged around the outside of the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic buckle arms and arms extending upward from the ring and staggered with each other. A plurality of outward-pushing ribs, the ends of the elastic buckle arms are located in the respective air-through openings and can be pressed by the respective pressure blocks or arranged opposite to the respective recessed grooves, and the plurality of top blocks abut under the plurality of outward-pushing ribs; wherein, when the movable ring sleeve is pulled upward, the plurality of top blocks push the plurality of outward-pushing ribs to move toward the plurality of elastic buckle arms, and the ends of the elastic buckle arms are arranged opposite to the respective recessed grooves, so that the annular clamping block can be clamped between the joint and the plurality of elastic buckle arms, and the docking connector is docked with the joint. When the movable ring sleeve is released, the plurality of outward-pushing ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of top blocks downward until the pressure blocks press against the respective elastic buckle arms.

[0008] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical connector with an elastic locking member, comprising: a connector body having a connector and a peripheral wall surrounding the outside of the connector, the peripheral wall being provided with a plurality of through-holes; a movable ring sleeve being liftably sleeved on the peripheral wall, the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve being provided with a plurality of top blocks, a plurality of pressure blocks and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively arranged below each of the pressure blocks; and an elastic locking member being sleeved between the peripheral wall and the movable ring sleeve, the elastic locking member having a ring surrounding the outside of the peripheral wall and a plurality of grooves extending upward from the ring and being staggered with each other. Several elastic buckle arms and multiple outward-pushing ribs, the end of each elastic buckle arm is located in each of the air-through openings and can be pressed by each of the pressure blocks or arranged opposite to each of the recessed grooves, and the multiple top blocks abut under the multiple outward-pushing ribs; wherein, when the movable ring sleeve is pulled upward, the multiple top blocks push the multiple outward-pushing ribs to move toward the multiple elastic buckle arms, and the end of each elastic buckle arm is arranged opposite to each of the recessed grooves. When the movable ring sleeve is released, the multiple outward-pushing ribs elastically reset and push the multiple top blocks downward until the end of each elastic buckle arm is pressed by each of the pressure blocks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of the electrical connector module of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is an exploded cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the main connector of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the main connector of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 This is another exploded perspective view of the main connector of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of the present invention in use.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the main connector of the present invention in use.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of another usage state of the main connector of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 9 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of the present invention in another usage state.

[0018] Figure 10 This is another cross-sectional view of the main connector of the present invention in use.

[0019] Figure 11 This is another cross-sectional view of the main connector of the present invention in use.

[0020] Figure 12 This is another cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of the present invention in use.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 10: electrical connector module; 1: docking connector; 11: annular card block;

[0023] 2: Main connector; 21: Connector body; 211: Joint; 212: Peripheral wall; 213: Hole; 22: Movable ring; 221:

[0024] Top block; 222: pressing block; 223: recessed groove; 23: elastic locking member; 231: ring; 232: elastic buckle arm; 233:

[0025] Push-out ribs; 234: inverted J-shaped ribs; 2341: U-shaped segments; 235: M-shaped ribs; 2351: V-shaped segments;

[0026] 3, 3': tilting block; 4, 4': upright section; 5: hook; 6: slider; 7: longitudinal slide; 8: magnetic group; 81: magnet

[0027] 82: magnetically attracted part; H, H': spacing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solution protected by the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the present invention provides an electrical connector module with an elastic locking member and an electrical connector thereof. The electrical connector module 10 mainly includes a docking connector 1 and a main connector 2 that can dock with each other. The electrical connector mainly includes a connector body 21, a movable ring sleeve 22 and an elastic locking member 23.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 2 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 12 As shown, the docking connector 1 of this embodiment is a female connector, but is not limited thereto. The docking connector 1 may also be a male connector. The docking connector 1 has an annular block 11 .

[0031] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the main connector 2 of this embodiment is a male connector, but this is not a limitation. When the docking connector 1 is a male connector, the main connector 2 is a female connector. The main connector 2 includes a connector body 21, a movable ring sleeve 22 and an elastic locking member 23.

[0032] The connector body 21 comprises a connector 211 and a peripheral wall 212 surrounding the connector 211. The peripheral wall 212 is provided with a plurality of openings 213. In this embodiment, the connector 211 is a male connector, but this is not limiting. If the main connector 2 is a female connector, the connector 211 is also a female connector.

[0033] In addition, the movable ring sleeve 22 can be raised and lowered on the peripheral wall 212. The inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve 22 is extended with a plurality of top blocks 221, a plurality of pressure blocks 222, and a plurality of recessed grooves 223 respectively arranged below each pressure block 222. The top block 221 is an inclined block 3, 3', and the thickness of each inclined block 3, 3' gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressure blocks 222.

[0034] Furthermore, a plurality of sliders 6 extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve 22 and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212, and a plurality of longitudinal slide grooves 7 are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve 22 and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212. The plurality of sliders 6 are slidably connected to the plurality of longitudinal slide grooves 7, so that the movable ring sleeve 22 can be raised and lowered relative to the peripheral wall 212 by sliding the sliders 6 through the longitudinal slide grooves 7.

[0035] In addition, the elastic locking member 23 is inserted between the peripheral wall 212 and the movable ring sleeve 22. The elastic locking member 23 has a ring 231 arranged around the outside of the peripheral wall 212 and a plurality of elastic locking arms 232 and a plurality of outward-pushing ribs 233 extending upward from the ring 231 and arranged in an interlaced manner. The distal end of each elastic locking arm 232 is located in each hollow opening 213 and can be pressed by each pressing block 222 or arranged opposite to each recessed groove 223. The plurality of top pressing blocks 221 abut against the bottom of the plurality of outward-pushing ribs 233.

[0036] The cam 222 is provided with a plurality of springs 226 which are provided on the cam 224 and the plurality of springs 227 which are provided on the cam 224 are provided with springs 228 which are provided on the cam 224.

[0037] As further described below, each elastic latch arm 232 has a hook 5 at its end. Each hook 5 is located in each hollow opening 213 and protrudes from each hollow opening 213 . The annular clamping block 11 can be clamped between the connector 211 and each hook 5 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the number of the push-out ribs 233 is two, but this is not a limitation. One of the push-out ribs 233 is a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs 234 with openings facing inward. The inverted J-shaped rib 234 has a vertical section 4 extending upward from the ring 231 and a U-shaped section 2341 formed at the end of the vertical section 4. Each inclined block 3 abuts against the bottom of each U-shaped section 2341, that is, each inclined block 3 abuts against the bottom of each end of the inverted J-shaped rib 234.

[0039] In addition, if Figure 11 As shown, when the inverted J-shaped ribs 234 are elastically reset, the two upright sections 4 gradually reduce the distance H toward the second U-shaped section 2341 and are tilted inwards, so that Figure 8As shown, when the movable ring sleeve 22 is pulled upward, the top block 221 will push the U-shaped section 2341 upward to straighten the upright section 4, that is, the top block 221 pushes the upright section 4 of the outward-pushing rib 233 to move the elastic buckle arm 232 back and forth several times, so that the outward-pushing rib 233 can be pulled through the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to detach from the hollow opening 213. Conversely, when the above-mentioned inverted J-shaped rib 234 is elastically reset, the two upright sections 4 will tilt inward and reset, so that the outward-pushing rib 233 can be pulled through the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to insert into the hollow opening 213.

[0040] Furthermore, another outwardly extendable rib 233 is an M-shaped rib 235 having a V-shaped section 2351 in the middle thereof. The inclined block 3' abuts against the bottom of the V-shaped section 2351. The M-shaped rib 235 has two upright sections 4' on both sides, one end of which extends from the ring 231 and the other end of which extends from both ends of the V-shaped section 2351.

[0041] In addition, if Figure 10 As shown, when the M-shaped rib 235 is elastically reset, the two upright sections 4' gradually reduce the distance H' toward the V-shaped section 2351 and are tilted inwards, so as Figure 7 As shown, when the movable ring sleeve 22 is pulled upward, the top block 221 will push the V-shaped section 2351 upward to straighten the upright section 4', that is, the top block 221 pushes the upright section 4' of the outward-pushing rib 233 to move the elastic buckle arm 232 back and forth, so that the outward-pushing rib 233 can be pulled through the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to detach from the hollow opening 213. Conversely, when the M-shaped rib 235 is elastically reset, the two upright sections 4' will tilt inward and reset, so that the outward-pushing rib 233 can be pulled through the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to insert into the hollow opening 213.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, the ring 231 is a C-shaped ring, the above-mentioned inverted J-shaped ribs 234 are arranged at the two ends of the C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped ribs 235 are arranged in the middle of the C-shaped ring, but this is not limited to this. The ring 231 can also be an O-shaped ring, and the multiple outward-extending ribs 233 can all be a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs 234 or all be M-shaped ribs 235.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 12As shown, the electrical connector module 10 of the present invention further includes a magnetic attraction group 8, which includes one or more magnets 81 installed on one of the docking connector 1 and the connector 211 and one or more ferrous magnetically attracted parts 82 installed on the other of the docking connector 1 and the connector 211. When the docking connector 1 and the connector 211 are docked, the magnet 81 and the magnetically attracted part 82 are magnetically attracted to each other to achieve the advantage of quick docking of the docking connector 1 and the connector 211.

[0044] The use of the electrical connector module 10 and the electrical connector of the present invention is described as follows: Figures 6 to 9 As shown, when the movable ring sleeve 22 is pulled up, the multiple top blocks 221 push the multiple outward-pushing ribs 233 to move the multiple elastic buckle arms 232. The ends of each elastic buckle arm 232 are arranged opposite to each recessed groove 223, so that the annular clamping block 11 can easily push the elastic buckle arm 232 into the recessed groove 223 until the annular clamping block 11 is inserted between the connector 211 and the multiple elastic buckle arms 232. The elastic buckle arms 232 will be reset, and the annular clamping block 11 will be locked between the connector 211 and the multiple elastic buckle arms 232. At the same time, the magnetic attraction group 8 drives the docking connector 1 to quickly dock with the connector 211.

[0045] Afterwards, if Figures 9 to 11 As shown, when the movable ring sleeve 22 is released, the multiple outward-pushing ribs 233 elastically reset and push the multiple top-pressing blocks 221 downward until each pressing block 222 presses against each elastic latch arm 232, and the two upright sections 4 will tilt inward and reset, allowing the outward-pushing ribs 233 to pull the elastic latch arm 232 toward the hollow opening 213 through the ring 231, so that the annular clamping block 11 is more firmly clamped between the connector 211 and the multiple elastic latch arms 232 to achieve the automatic locking function. At the same time, the magnetic group 8 provides the first locking for the docking connector 1 and the connector 211, and the elastic locking member 23 provides the second locking for the docking connector 1 and the connector 211, so that the electrical connector module 10 and the electrical connector of the present invention have the advantages of automatic locking and multiple locking.

[0046] Similarly, if Figure 12 、 Figures 7 and 8 As shown, when the automatic lock is to be unlocked, the movable ring 22 is pulled upward, and the push block 221 pushes the U-shaped section 2341 upward to straighten the upright section 4, allowing the outward-pushing rib 233 to be pulled through the ring 231 to apply force to the elastic latch arm 232 to disengage from the hollow opening 213. At this time, when the docking connector 1 is pulled upward, the annular clamping block 11 can easily push the elastic latch arm 232 outward to disengage the elastic latch arm 232, thereby separating the docking connector 1 from the connector 211.

[0047] Furthermore, although in the aforementioned automatic locking state, the two upright sections 4 tilt inwardly to reset, allowing the push-out ribs 233 to apply force to the elastic latch arms 232 through the rings 231 to insert the elastic latch arms 232 into the opening 213, in an emergency, if the user pulls up the docking connector 1 with a force that exceeds the force applied by the push-out ribs 233 to the elastic latch arms 232 and the elastic force of the elastic latch arms 232 themselves, the annular clamping block 11 can be disengaged from the latch of the elastic latch arms 232, thereby forcing the docking connector 1 to separate from the connector 211.

[0048] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector module with an elastic locking member, characterized in that: include: A docking connector having an annular clamping block; as well as A main connector comprising: A connector body having a connector and a peripheral wall surrounding the connector, wherein the peripheral wall is provided with a plurality of openings; A movable ring sleeve is raised and lowered on the peripheral wall, wherein the inner peripheral edge of the movable ring sleeve is provided with a plurality of top abutment blocks, a plurality of pressure abutment blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressure abutment blocks; as well as an elastic locking member, sleeved between the peripheral wall and the movable ring, the elastic locking member comprising a ring surrounding the exterior of the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic locking arms and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs extending upward from the ring and arranged in an interlaced manner, the distal end of each elastic locking arm being located in each of the hollow openings and capable of being pressed by each of the pressing blocks or being arranged opposite to each of the recessed grooves, the plurality of top pressing blocks abutting against the underside of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs; In which, when the movable ring sleeve is pulled up, the multiple push-up blocks push the multiple outward-pushing ribs to move toward the multiple elastic buckle arms, and the ends of each elastic buckle arm are arranged opposite to each recessed groove so that the annular clamping block can be clamped between the connector and the multiple elastic buckle arms, and the docking connector is docked with the connector. When the movable ring sleeve is released, the multiple outward-pushing ribs elastically reset and push the multiple push-up blocks downward until each pressure block presses against each elastic buckle arm.

2. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 1, wherein: The pushable ribs are a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs with openings facing inward, and the top blocks are a pair of inclined blocks respectively abutting below the ends of the inverted J-shaped ribs, and the thickness of each inclined block gradually decreases in the direction away from the multiple pressure blocks.

3. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 2, wherein: The inverted J-shaped rib has a vertical section extending upward from the ring and a U-shaped section formed at the end of the vertical section. Each inclined block abuts against the bottom of each U-shaped section. When the inverted J-shaped ribs are elastically reset, the two vertical sections gradually reduce the distance between them as they approach the two U-shaped sections and are tilted inward.

4. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 3, wherein: The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the inverted J-shaped ribs are arranged at two ends of the C-shaped ring.

5. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 1, wherein: The pushable rib is an M-shaped rib with a V-shaped section in the middle. The top abutment block is an inclined block abutting below the V-shaped section, and the inclined block gradually decreases in thickness in the direction away from the plurality of pressure blocks.

6. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 5, wherein: The M-shaped rib has two upright sections on both sides, one end of which extends from the ring and the other end extends from both ends of the V-shaped section. When the M-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce the distance between them as they approach the V-shaped section and are tilted inward.

7. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 6, wherein: The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped rib is arranged in the middle of the C-shaped ring.

8. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 1, wherein: The end of each elastic buckle arm is provided with a hook, each hook is located in each hollow opening and protrudes from each hollow opening, and the annular clamping block can be clamped between the connector and each hook.

9. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of sliders extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and a plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall. The plurality of sliders are slidably connected to the plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves.

10. The electrical connector module with elastic locking elements according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a magnetic attraction group, which includes at least one magnet installed on one of the docking connector and the connector and at least one magnetically attracted part installed on the other of the docking connector and the connector. When the docking connector and the connector are docked, the magnet and the magnetically attracted part are magnetically attracted to each other.

11. An electrical connector with an elastic locking member, characterized in that: include: A connector body having a connector and a peripheral wall surrounding the connector, wherein the peripheral wall is provided with a plurality of openings; A movable ring sleeve is raised and lowered on the peripheral wall, wherein the inner peripheral edge of the movable ring sleeve is provided with a plurality of top abutment blocks, a plurality of pressure abutment blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressure abutment blocks; as well as an elastic locking member, sleeved between the peripheral wall and the movable ring, the elastic locking member comprising a ring surrounding the exterior of the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic locking arms and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs extending upward from the ring and arranged in an interlaced manner, the distal end of each elastic locking arm being located in each of the hollow openings and capable of being pressed by each of the pressing blocks or being arranged opposite to each of the recessed grooves, the plurality of top pressing blocks abutting against the underside of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs; When the movable ring is pulled upward, the plurality of top blocks push the plurality of outward-pushing ribs to move toward the plurality of elastic buckle arms, and the ends of the elastic buckle arms are arranged opposite to the recessed grooves. When the movable ring is released, the plurality of outward-pushing ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of top blocks downward until the pressure blocks press against the elastic buckle arms.

12. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 11, wherein: The pushable ribs are a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs with openings facing inward, and the top blocks are a pair of inclined blocks respectively abutting below the ends of the inverted J-shaped ribs, and the thickness of each inclined block gradually decreases in the direction away from the multiple pressure blocks.

13. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 12, wherein: The inverted J-shaped rib has a vertical section extending upward from the ring and a U-shaped section formed at the end of the vertical section. Each inclined block abuts against the bottom of each U-shaped section. When the inverted J-shaped ribs are elastically reset, the two vertical sections gradually reduce the distance between them as they approach the two U-shaped sections and are tilted inward.

14. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 13, wherein: The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the inverted J-shaped ribs are arranged at two ends of the C-shaped ring.

15. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 11, wherein: The pushable rib is an M-shaped rib with a V-shaped section in the middle. The top abutment block is an inclined block abutting below the V-shaped section, and the inclined block gradually decreases in thickness in the direction away from the plurality of pressure blocks.

16. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 15, wherein: The M-shaped rib has two upright sections on both sides, one end of which extends from the ring and the other end extends from both ends of the V-shaped section. When the M-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce the distance between them as they approach the V-shaped section and are tilted inward.

17. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 16, wherein: The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped rib is arranged in the middle of the C-shaped ring.

18. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 11, wherein: The end of each elastic buckle arm is provided with a hook, and each hook is located in each hollow opening and protrudes from each hollow opening.

19. The electrical connector with elastic locking element according to claim 11, wherein: A plurality of sliders extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and a plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall. The plurality of sliders are slidably connected to the plurality of longitudinal sliding grooves.

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