Detection device and connector assembly system

Abstract

The invention discloses a detection device and a connector assembly system. The detection device is used for detecting the insertion depth of the connector terminal in the connector shell. The detection device includes: a detection member inserted into a front port of a connector housing for electrically contacting a front end of a connector terminal inserted from a rear port of the connector housing; and a detection loop, one end of which is electrically connected to the detection member, and the other end of which is electrically connected to a rear end of the connector terminal or to a connector cable connected to the rear end of the connector terminal. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal reaches a preset insertion depth, the connector terminal is in electric contact with the detection component, so that the detection loop is conducted; when the insertion depth of the connector terminal does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal is not in contact with the detection component, so that the detection loop is not conducted. According to the invention, the insertion depth of the connector terminal can be accurately detected, so that the insertion depth of the connector terminal can be accurately controlled, and the quality of the connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a detection device for detecting the insertion depth of a connector terminal in a connector housing and a connector assembly system comprising the detection device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, during connector assembly, connector terminals are initially manually inserted into the receptacles of the connector housing. Simple tools are then used to insert the connector terminals to a predetermined depth. Due to the interference fit between the connector terminals and the receptacles of the connector housing, a certain amount of insertion force is required to properly insert the connector terminals. However, manual insertion of connector terminals lacks precise stroke control, making it difficult to accurately control the insertion depth of the connector terminals. This can lead to incomplete insertion and compromised connector quality. 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 detection device is provided for detecting the insertion depth of a connector terminal in a connector housing. The detection device comprises: a detection component inserted into the front port of the connector housing and configured to electrically contact the front end of the connector terminal inserted from the rear port of the connector housing; and a detection circuit, one end of which is electrically connected to the detection component and the other end of which is electrically connected to the rear end of the connector terminal or to a connector cable connected to the rear end of the connector terminal. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal reaches a predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal is electrically contacted with the detection component, so that the detection circuit is turned on; when the insertion depth of the connector terminal does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal is not in contact with the detection component, so that the detection circuit is not turned on.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a base and a columnar portion connected to the base, and a recessed portion suitable for matching with the raised front end portion of the male connector terminal is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion; when the insertion depth of the male connector terminal reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the raised front end portion of the male connector terminal is inserted into the recessed portion at the rear end of the columnar portion of the detection component to electrically contact the detection component.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a plurality of columnar portions connected to the base, the plurality of columnar portions respectively corresponding to the plurality of male connector terminals, and used for respectively making electrical contact with the plurality of male connector terminals; the detection device includes a plurality of detection circuits, one end of the plurality of detection circuits is electrically connected to the base of the detection component, and the other end of the plurality of detection circuits is respectively electrically connected to the plurality of male connector terminals.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a plurality of columnar portions connected to the base, the plurality of columnar portions respectively corresponding to the plurality of male connector terminals, and used for respectively making electrical contact with the plurality of male connector terminals; the detection device includes a single detection circuit, one end of the single detection circuit is electrically connected to the base of the detection component, and the other end of the single detection circuit is electrically connected to one of the plurality of male connector terminals.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a base and a columnar portion connected to the base, and a protrusion suitable for matching with the insertion cavity at the front end of the female connector terminal is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion; when the insertion depth of the female connector terminal reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the protrusion at the rear end of the columnar portion of the detection component is inserted into the insertion cavity at the front end of the female connector terminal to make electrical contact with the female connector terminal.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a plurality of columnar portions connected to the base, the plurality of columnar portions corresponding to the plurality of female connector terminals, respectively, and used for respectively making electrical contact with the plurality of female connector terminals; the detection device includes a plurality of detection circuits, one end of the plurality of detection circuits being electrically connected to the base of the detection component, and the other end of the plurality of detection circuits being electrically connected to the plurality of female connector terminals, respectively.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a plurality of columnar portions connected to the base, the plurality of columnar portions corresponding to the plurality of female connector terminals, respectively, and used for respectively making electrical contact with the plurality of female connector terminals; the detection device includes a single detection circuit, one end of the single detection circuit is electrically connected to the base of the detection component, and the other end of the single detection circuit is electrically connected to one of the plurality of female connector terminals.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection device further includes a judgment device for judging whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal has reached the predetermined insertion depth based on the conductive state of the detection circuit. When the detection circuit is conductive, the judgment device judges that the insertion depth of the connector terminal has reached the predetermined insertion depth; when the detection circuit is not conductive, the judgment device judges that the insertion depth of the connector terminal has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection circuit includes an indicator light connected in series therewith, so that an operator can determine whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal has reached the predetermined insertion depth based on the state of the indicator light. When the indicator light is illuminated, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal has reached the predetermined insertion depth; when the indicator light is not illuminated, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop includes an elastic clip connected to the other end thereof, and the elastic clip is suitable for clamping on the rear end of the connector terminal to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop to the connector terminal.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop includes a contact probe connected to the other end thereof, and the contact probe is used to electrically contact the rear end of the connector terminal to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop to the connector terminal.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly system is provided. The connector assembly system includes: a first clamp for clamping a connector housing; a second clamp for clamping a connector terminal or for clamping a connector cable connected to the connector terminal; a moving device for moving the second clamp to insert the connector terminal into the connector housing; and the aforementioned detection device for detecting the insertion depth of the connector terminal. The detection component of the detection device is inserted into the front port of the connector housing, one end of the detection circuit of the detection device is electrically connected to the detection component, and the other end is electrically connected to the connector terminal or the connector cable; when the detection circuit is turned on, the detection device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal reaches a predetermined insertion depth and controls the moving device to stop inserting the connector terminal forward.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second clamp is suitable for clamping a plurality of the connector terminals at the same time, and the moving device is suitable for simultaneously inserting the plurality of connector terminals clamped by the second clamp into the connector housing by moving the second clamp; the detection device includes a single detection circuit, one end of the single detection circuit is electrically connected to the detection component, and the other end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of connector terminals.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second clamp is suitable for clamping a single connector terminal, and the moving device is suitable for inserting multiple connector terminals into the connector housing one by one by moving the second clamp; the detection device includes multiple detection circuits, one end of the multiple detection circuits is electrically connected to the detection component, and the other end is electrically connected to the multiple connector terminals respectively.

[0018] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the detection device can accurately detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal, thereby accurately controlling the insertion depth of the connector terminal, greatly improving the quality of the connector product.

[0019] 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

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a detection component and a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a detection device and a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a detection component and a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a detection device and a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a detection device is provided for detecting the insertion depth of a connector terminal in a connector housing. The detection device includes: a detection component inserted into the front port of the connector housing, for electrically contacting the front end of the connector terminal inserted from the rear port of the connector housing; and a detection circuit, one end of which is electrically connected to the detection component, and the other end is electrically connected to the rear end of the connector terminal or is electrically connected to a connector cable connected to the rear end of the connector terminal. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal reaches a predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal is electrically contacted with the detection component, so that the detection circuit is turned on; when the insertion depth of the connector terminal does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal does not contact the detection component, so that the detection circuit is not turned on.

[0027] According to another overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly system is provided. The connector assembly system includes: a first clamp for clamping a connector housing; a second clamp for clamping a connector terminal or for clamping a connector cable connected to the connector terminal; a moving device for moving the second clamp to insert the connector terminal into the connector housing; and the aforementioned detection device for detecting the insertion depth of the connector terminal. The detection component of the detection device is inserted into the front port of the connector housing, one end of the detection circuit of the detection device is electrically connected to the detection component, and the other end is electrically connected to the connector terminal or the connector cable; when the detection circuit is turned on, the detection device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal reaches a predetermined insertion depth and controls the moving device to stop inserting the connector terminal forward.

[0028] First embodiment

[0029] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a detection component 2 and a connector 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a detection device and a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a detection device is disclosed, which is used to detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 in the connector housing 11.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection device includes: a detection component 2 and a detection circuit 3. The detection component 2 is inserted into the front port of the connector housing 11 and is used to electrically contact the front end of the connector terminal 12 inserted from the rear port of the connector housing 11. One end of the detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end of the detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the rear end of the connector terminal 12 or to the connector cable 13 connected to the rear end of the connector terminal 12.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal 12 is electrically contacted with the detection component 2, so that the detection circuit 3 is conducted. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal 12 is not in contact with the detection component 2, so that the detection circuit 3 is not conducted.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal 12 is a male connector terminal. The detection component 2 includes a base 21 and a columnar portion 22 connected to the base 21. A recessed portion 22a is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion 22 to mate with the raised front end 12a of the male connector terminal 12. When the insertion depth of the male connector terminal 12 reaches a predetermined insertion depth, the raised front end 12a of the male connector terminal 12 is inserted into the recessed portion 22a at the rear end of the columnar portion 22 of the detection component 2, thereby electrically contacting the detection component 2.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector 1 includes a plurality of male connector terminals 12, and the plurality of male connector terminals 12 are inserted into the connector housing 11 one by one. The detection component 2 includes a plurality of columnar portions 22 connected to the base 21, and the plurality of columnar portions 22 respectively correspond to the plurality of male connector terminals 12 and are used to respectively electrically contact the plurality of male connector terminals 12. The detection device includes a plurality of detection circuits 3, one end of the plurality of detection circuits 3 is electrically connected to the base 21 of the detection component 2, and the other end of the plurality of detection circuits 3 is respectively electrically connected to the plurality of male connector terminals 12.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector 1 includes a plurality of male connector terminals 12, and the plurality of male connector terminals 12 are inserted together into the connector housing 11. The detection component 2 includes a plurality of columnar portions 22 connected to the base 21, and the plurality of columnar portions 22 respectively correspond to the plurality of male connector terminals 12 and are used to respectively electrically contact the plurality of male connector terminals 12. The detection device includes a single detection circuit 3, one end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the base 21 of the detection component 2, and the other end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to one of the plurality of male connector terminals 12.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection device further includes a determination device (not shown). The determination device determines whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached a predetermined insertion depth based on the conductive state of the detection circuit 3. When the detection circuit 3 is conductive, the determination device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth. When the detection circuit 3 is not conductive, the determination device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection circuit 3 includes an indicator light connected in series in the detection circuit 3, so that the operator can determine whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth based on the state of the indicator light. When the indicator light is lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth. When the indicator light is not lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop 3 includes an elastic clip (not shown) connected to the other end thereof, and the elastic clip is suitable for clamping on the rear end of the connector terminal 12 to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop 3 to the connector terminal 12.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop 3 includes a contact probe (not shown) connected to the other end thereof, and the contact probe is used to electrically contact the rear end of the connector terminal 12 to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop 3 to the connector terminal 12.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly system is also disclosed. The connector assembly system includes: a first clamp (not shown), a second clamp (not shown), a moving device (not shown) and the aforementioned detection device. The first clamp is used to clamp the connector housing 11. The second clamp is used to clamp the connector terminal 12 or to clamp the connector cable 13 connected to the connector terminal 12. The moving device is used to move the second clamp to insert the connector terminal 12 into the connector housing 11. The detection device is used to detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12. The detection component 2 of the detection device is inserted into the front port of the connector housing 11, and one end of the detection circuit 3 of the detection device is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the connector terminal 12 or the connector cable 13. When the detection circuit 3 is turned on, the detection device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 reaches a predetermined insertion depth and controls the moving device to stop inserting the connector terminal 12 forward.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second clamp is suitable for simultaneously clamping a plurality of connector terminals 12, and the moving device is suitable for simultaneously inserting the plurality of connector terminals 12 clamped by the second clamp into the connector housing 11 by moving the second clamp. The detection device includes a single detection circuit 3, one end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of connector terminals 12.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second fixture is suitable for clamping a single connector terminal 12, and the moving device is suitable for inserting multiple connector terminals 12 one by one into the connector housing 11 by moving the second fixture. The detection device includes multiple detection circuits 3, one end of the multiple detection circuits 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the multiple connector terminals 12 respectively.

[0043] Second embodiment

[0044] Figure 3 and Figure 4 A second embodiment according to the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a detection component 2 and a connector 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a detection device and a connector 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a detection device is disclosed, which is used to detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 in the connector housing 11.

[0046] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection device includes: a detection component 2 and a detection circuit 3. The detection component 2 is inserted into the front port of the connector housing 11 and is used to electrically contact the front end of the connector terminal 12 inserted from the rear port of the connector housing 11. One end of the detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end of the detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the rear end of the connector terminal 12 or to the connector cable 13 connected to the rear end of the connector terminal 12.

[0047] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal 12 is electrically contacted with the detection component 2, so that the detection circuit 3 is conducted. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal 12 is not in contact with the detection component 2, so that the detection circuit 3 is not conducted.

[0048] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector terminal 12 is a female connector terminal. The detection component 2 includes a base 21 and a columnar portion 22 connected to the base 21. A protrusion 22b is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion 22, which is adapted to mate with the insertion cavity 12b at the front end of the female connector terminal 12. When the insertion depth of the female connector terminal 12 reaches a predetermined insertion depth, the protrusion 22b at the rear end of the columnar portion 22 of the detection component 2 is inserted into the insertion cavity 12b at the front end of the female connector terminal 12, thereby electrically contacting the female connector terminal 12.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector 1 includes a plurality of female connector terminals 12, and the plurality of female connector terminals 12 are inserted into the connector housing 11 one by one. The detection component 2 includes a plurality of columnar portions 22 connected to the base 21, and the plurality of columnar portions 22 respectively correspond to the plurality of female connector terminals 12 and are used to respectively electrically contact the plurality of female connector terminals 12. The detection device includes a plurality of detection circuits 3, one end of the plurality of detection circuits 3 is electrically connected to the base 21 of the detection component 2, and the other end of the plurality of detection circuits 3 is respectively electrically connected to the plurality of female connector terminals 12.

[0050] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector 1 includes a plurality of female connector terminals 12, and the plurality of female connector terminals 12 are inserted together into the connector housing 11. The detection component 2 includes a plurality of columnar portions 22 connected to the base 21, and the plurality of columnar portions 22 respectively correspond to the plurality of female connector terminals 12, and are used to respectively electrically contact the plurality of female connector terminals 12. The detection device includes a single detection circuit 3, one end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the base 21 of the detection component 2, and the other end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to one of the plurality of female connector terminals 12.

[0051] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection device further includes a determination device (not shown). The determination device determines whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached a predetermined insertion depth based on the conductive state of the detection circuit 3. When the detection circuit 3 is conductive, the determination device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth. When the detection circuit 3 is not conductive, the determination device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0052] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the detection circuit 3 includes an indicator light connected in series in the detection circuit 3, so that the operator can determine whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth based on the state of the indicator light. When the indicator light is lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has reached the predetermined insertion depth. When the indicator light is not lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop 3 includes an elastic clip (not shown) connected to the other end thereof, and the elastic clip is suitable for clamping on the rear end of the connector terminal 12 to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop 3 to the connector terminal 12.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detection loop 3 includes a contact probe (not shown) connected to the other end thereof, and the contact probe is used to electrically contact the rear end of the connector terminal 12 to electrically connect the other end of the detection loop 3 to the connector terminal 12.

[0055] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly system is also disclosed. The connector assembly system includes: a first clamp (not shown), a second clamp (not shown), a moving device (not shown) and the aforementioned detection device. The first clamp is used to clamp the connector housing 11. The second clamp is used to clamp the connector terminal 12 or to clamp the connector cable 13 connected to the connector terminal 12. The moving device is used to move the second clamp to insert the connector terminal 12 into the connector housing 11. The detection device is used to detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12. The detection component 2 of the detection device is inserted into the front port of the connector housing 11, and one end of the detection circuit 3 of the detection device is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the connector terminal 12 or the connector cable 13. When the detection circuit 3 is turned on, the detection device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal 12 reaches a predetermined insertion depth and controls the moving device to stop inserting the connector terminal 12 forward.

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second clamp is suitable for simultaneously clamping a plurality of connector terminals 12, and the moving device is suitable for simultaneously inserting the plurality of connector terminals 12 clamped by the second clamp into the connector housing 11 by moving the second clamp. The detection device includes a single detection circuit 3, one end of the single detection circuit 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to one of the plurality of connector terminals 12.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second fixture is suitable for clamping a single connector terminal 12, and the moving device is suitable for inserting multiple connector terminals 12 one by one into the connector housing 11 by moving the second fixture. The detection device includes multiple detection circuits 3, one end of the multiple detection circuits 3 is electrically connected to the detection component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the multiple connector terminals 12 respectively.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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 detection device for detecting the insertion depth of a connector terminal (12) in a connector housing (11), characterized in that: The detection device comprises: a detection component (2) inserted into the front port of the connector housing (11) and configured to electrically contact the front end of a connector terminal (12) inserted from the rear port of the connector housing (11); and A detection circuit (3), one end of which is electrically connected to the detection component (2), and the other end of which is electrically connected to the rear end of the connector terminal (12) or is electrically connected to a connector cable (13) connected to the rear end of the connector terminal (12), When the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) reaches a predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal (12) is in electrical contact with the detection component (2), so that the detection circuit (3) is turned on. When the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) does not reach the predetermined insertion depth, the connector terminal (12) does not contact the detection component (2), so that the detection circuit (3) is not conducted.

2. The detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component (2) comprises a base (21) and a columnar portion (22) connected to the base (21), and a recessed portion (22a) is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion (22) and is adapted to mate with the protruding front end portion (12a) of the male connector terminal (12); When the insertion depth of the male connector terminal (12) reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the raised front end portion (12a) of the male connector terminal (12) is inserted into the recessed portion (22a) at the rear end of the columnar portion (22) of the detection component (2) to electrically contact the detection component (2).

3. The detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection component (2) includes a plurality of columnar portions (22) connected to the base (21), the plurality of columnar portions (22) corresponding to the plurality of male connector terminals (12) respectively, and used for respectively electrically contacting the plurality of male connector terminals (12); The detection device comprises a plurality of detection circuits (3), one end of each of the plurality of detection circuits (3) is electrically connected to a base (21) of the detection component (2), and the other end of each of the plurality of detection circuits (3) is electrically connected to the plurality of male connector terminals (12).

4. The detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection component (2) includes a plurality of columnar portions (22) connected to the base (21), the plurality of columnar portions (22) corresponding to the plurality of male connector terminals (12) respectively, and used for respectively electrically contacting the plurality of male connector terminals (12); The detection device includes a single detection loop (3), one end of the single detection loop (3) is electrically connected to the base (21) of the detection component (2), and the other end of the single detection loop (3) is electrically connected to one of the multiple male connector terminals (12).

5. The detection device according to claim 1, wherein: The detection component (2) comprises a base (21) and a columnar portion (22) connected to the base (21); a protrusion (22b) is formed on the rear end of the columnar portion (22) and is adapted to mate with the insertion cavity (12b) at the front end of the female connector terminal (12); When the insertion depth of the female connector terminal (12) reaches the predetermined insertion depth, the protrusion (22b) at the rear end of the columnar portion (22) of the detection component (2) is inserted into the insertion cavity (12b) at the front end of the female connector terminal (12) to electrically contact the female connector terminal (12).

6. The detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The detection component (2) includes a plurality of columnar portions (22) connected to the base (21), the plurality of columnar portions (22) respectively corresponding to the plurality of female connector terminals (12) and used for respectively electrically contacting the plurality of female connector terminals (12); The detection device comprises a plurality of detection circuits (3), one end of each of the plurality of detection circuits (3) is electrically connected to a base (21) of the detection component (2), and the other end of each of the plurality of detection circuits (3) is electrically connected to each of the plurality of female connector terminals (12).

7. The detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The detection component (2) includes a plurality of columnar portions (22) connected to the base (21), the plurality of columnar portions (22) respectively corresponding to the plurality of female connector terminals (12) and used for respectively electrically contacting the plurality of female connector terminals (12); The detection device includes a single detection loop (3), one end of which is electrically connected to the base (21) of the detection component (2), and the other end of which is electrically connected to one of the plurality of female connector terminals (12).

8. The detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A judging device, which judges whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has reached the predetermined insertion depth according to the conduction state of the detection circuit (3), When the detection circuit (3) is turned on, the judging device judges that the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has reached the predetermined insertion depth; When the detection circuit (3) is not turned on, the judging device judges that the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

9. The detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection circuit (3) includes an indicator light connected in series in the detection circuit (3), so that an operator can judge whether the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has reached the predetermined insertion depth based on the state of the indicator light. When the indicator light is lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has reached the predetermined insertion depth; When the indicator light is not lit, the operator determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) has not reached the predetermined insertion depth.

10. The detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection circuit (3) comprises an elastic clip connected to the other end thereof, and the elastic clip is suitable for clamping on the rear end of the connector terminal (12) to electrically connect the other end of the detection circuit (3) to the connector terminal (12).

11. The detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection circuit (3) includes a contact probe connected to the other end thereof, and the contact probe is used to electrically contact the rear end of the connector terminal (12) to electrically connect the other end of the detection circuit (3) to the connector terminal (12).

12. A connector assembly system, characterized in that: include: A first clamp for clamping a connector housing (11); A second clamp, used for clamping a connector terminal (12) or for clamping a connector cable (13) connected to the connector terminal (12); A moving device for moving the second fixture to insert the connector terminal (12) into the connector housing (11); and The detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, for detecting the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12), The detection component (2) of the detection device is inserted into the front port of the connector housing (11), one end of the detection circuit (3) of the detection device is electrically connected to the detection component (2), and the other end is electrically connected to the connector terminal (12) or the connector cable (13), When the detection circuit (3) is turned on, the detection device determines that the insertion depth of the connector terminal (12) reaches a predetermined insertion depth and controls the moving device to stop inserting the connector terminal (12) forward.

13. The connector assembly system according to claim 12, wherein: The second clamp is suitable for simultaneously clamping a plurality of the connector terminals (12), and the moving device is suitable for simultaneously inserting the plurality of connector terminals (12) clamped by the second clamp into the connector housing (11) by moving the second clamp; The detection device comprises a single detection circuit (3), one end of which is electrically connected to the detection component (2), and the other end of which is electrically connected to one of the plurality of connector terminals (12).

14. The connector assembly system according to claim 12, wherein: The second clamp is suitable for clamping a single connector terminal (12), and the moving device is suitable for inserting a plurality of connector terminals (12) into the connector housing (11) one by one by moving the second clamp; The detection device comprises a plurality of detection circuits (3), one end of each of the plurality of detection circuits (3) is electrically connected to the detection component (2), and the other end thereof is electrically connected to the plurality of connector terminals (12).

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