Y-shaped elastic drawing and pressing type unlocking connector

Abstract

The Y-shaped elastic drawing and pressing type unlocking connector comprises a plug and a socket, a handle is arranged on the plug in a matched mode, a guide structure is arranged between the handle and the plug, and the handle can move relative to the plug; a clamping hook buckling structure for locking the plug and the socket and a handle elastic reset structure are arranged between the handle and the plug, the clamping hook buckling structure can be unlocked due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug, and the handle elastic reset structure accumulates elastic potential energy due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug; the handle elastic reset structure comprises a Y-shaped elastic arm and a convex rib structure, and when the handle moves relative to the plug, the convex rib structure moves relative to the Y-shaped elastic arm and acts on the Y-shaped elastic arm, so that the Y-shaped elastic arm elastically deforms to accumulate elastic potential energy. The plug and the socket are locked and unlocked by pulling and pressing the handle instead of rotating a flange screw by a tool, so that the efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of terminal block connectors, and more specifically to a connector elastic snap-lock unlocking structure. Background Technology

[0002] In existing connector technology, the plug is inserted into the socket and secured by flange screws on both sides. Locking requires using a tool to turn the flange screws; unlocking also requires using a tool to turn the flange screws, which is inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem solved by this invention is that in the prior art connectors, the plug is inserted into the socket and then fixed by flange screws on both sides. This requires tools to rotate the flange screws to lock and unlock, which is inefficient.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector, including a plug and a socket, a handle fitted on the plug, a guide structure between the handle and the plug, and the handle being able to move relative to the plug; a locking hook engagement structure between the handle and the plug, and an elastic reset structure for the handle, wherein the locking hook engagement structure is unlocked due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug, and the elastic reset structure for the handle accumulates elastic potential energy due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug; the elastic reset structure for the handle includes a Y-type elastic arm and a rib structure, wherein when the handle moves relative to the plug, the rib structure moves relative to the Y-type elastic arm, acting on the Y-type elastic arm, causing the Y-type elastic arm to undergo elastic deformation and accumulate elastic potential energy.

[0005] According to the above technical solution, the handle moves relative to the plug, and the latching structure unlocks due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug. At the same time, the Y-shaped elastic arm undergoes elastic deformation and accumulates elastic potential energy. After the plug and socket are separated, the operator releases the handle, and under the action of elastic potential energy, the Y-shaped elastic arm returns to its original shape, driving the handle to move and reset.

[0006] Alternatively, the rib structure is a pair of limiting ribs provided on the handle, and the Y-shaped elastic arm is provided on the plug. The pair of limiting ribs are located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm. When the handle moves up and down relative to the plug, the pair of limiting ribs cause the Y-shaped elastic arm to elastically deform as the handle moves up and down.

[0007] As an alternative, the latching structure includes a first cantilever latch on the plug and a locking step on the socket; the cantilever on which the first cantilever latch is located is provided with a cantilever rib, and the handle is provided with a handle groove that cooperates with the cantilever rib; the handle moves up and down relative to the plug, and the inner wall of the handle groove, which moves up and down with the handle, acts on the cantilever rib, causing the cantilever to bend and deform, and the first cantilever latch disengages from the locking step.

[0008] Alternatively, the guide structure includes a fixing hook on the handle and an L-shaped rail groove rib on the plug, the fixing hook being movably engaged with the L-shaped rail groove rib.

[0009] Following the above selection, the operator presses the handle, causing the fixing hook to insert into the L-shaped rail groove rib of the plug body. At this time, the cantilever rib engages within the handle groove. Finally, the handles on both sides of the plug are fully installed on the plug. Plug and socket locking and unlocking instructions: When the plug is inserted into the socket, the first cantilever hooks on both sides of the plug contact the socket and spring back to secure it, placing the plug and socket in a locked state. To unlock, pull the handles on both sides of the plug upwards. When the handles are pulled to their maximum upward position, the handles and the L-shaped rail groove rib of the plug limit the upward movement, preventing further upward pulling. At this point, the Y-shaped elastic arm of the plug deforms under pressure against the limiting rib of the handle. Simultaneously, the sidewalls of the handle grooves on both sides press against the cantilever rib of the plug, causing deformation and further deforming the first cantilever hooks on both sides of the plug, separating them from the socket. Finally, the plug and socket are unlocked. When the handle is released after unlocking, it returns to its original position due to the springback of the Y-shaped elastic arm, and the handle and plug are simultaneously locked.

[0010] Alternatively, the rib structure is a pair of limiting posts disposed on the plug, and the Y-shaped elastic arm is disposed on the handle, with the pair of limiting posts located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm; the handle moves left and right relative to the plug, and the pair of limiting posts cause the Y-shaped elastic arm to elastically deform as the handle moves left and right.

[0011] Alternatively, the latching structure includes a second cantilever latch on the handle and a locking step on the socket; as the handle moves left and right relative to the plug, the second cantilever latch disengages from the locking step.

[0012] Alternatively, the guide structure includes a limiting groove on the handle and a limiting boss on the plug, with the limiting groove and the limiting boss engaging movably. A limiting rib is provided on the plug to limit the pressing depth of the handle.

[0013] Following the above selection, align the limiting groove of the handle with the limiting protrusion of the plug, and further press the handles on both sides of the plug to make the limiting groove of the handle and the limiting protrusion of the plug engage, so that the handles on both sides of the plug are fully inserted into the plug. Plug and socket locking and unlocking instructions: When the plug is inserted into the socket, the second cantilever hooks of the handles on both sides of the plug contact the socket and deform under force, further fixing the second cantilever hooks of the handles with the socket locking step, and the plug and socket are in the locked state. When unlocking, press the handles on both sides inward, causing the limiting post to slide along the Y-shaped elastic arm. The Y-shaped elastic arm deforms under force, further separating the second cantilever hooks from the socket. At the same time, the limiting ribs of the handle and plug prevent further inward pressing. Pull the plug upward, and the plug and socket are in the unlocked and separated state. When the handle is released after unlocking, it returns to its original position due to the rebound of the Y-shaped elastic arm.

[0014] All of the above handles have anti-slip textures.

[0015] This invention improves efficiency by using a handle to pull and press, replacing the need for tools to turn flange screws to lock and unlock plugs and sockets. The handle accumulates elastic potential energy during unlocking and automatically resets upon release. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the handle 30 in the first embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the middle handle 30 from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of plug 10 in the first embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-to-unlock connector;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the handle 30 and the plug 10 in the first embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the completed assembly of the middle handle 30 and the plug 10;

[0022] Figure 6 Diagram showing the locking state of plug 10 and socket 20 in the first embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-to-unlock connector;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A sectional view;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The left view is a sectional view;

[0025] Figure 9 Diagram showing the unlocked state of plug 10 and socket 20 in the first embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The right view is a sectional view;

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A three-dimensional image;

[0028] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the handle 30 in the second embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0029] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of plug 10 in the second embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-to-unlock connector;

[0030] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the handle 30 and the plug 10 in the second embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0031] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A schematic diagram showing the completed assembly of the middle handle 30 and the plug 10;

[0032] Figure 16 Diagram showing the locking state of plug 10 and socket 20 in the second embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0033] Figure 17 for Figure 16 A sectional view;

[0034] Figure 18 Diagram showing the unlocked state of plug 10 and socket 20 in the second embodiment of the Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector;

[0035] Figure 19 for Figure 18 Diagram showing the separation of plug 10 and socket 20.

[0036] Explanation of symbols in the diagram:

[0037] 10. Plug; 11. First cantilever hook; 12. Cantilever rib; 13. L-shaped rail groove rib; 14. Limiting post; 15. Limiting boss; 16. Limiting rib;

[0038] 20. Socket; 21. Locking step;

[0039] 30. Handle; 31. Limiting rib; 32. Handle groove; 33. Fixing hook; 34. Second cantilever hook; 35. Limiting groove; 36. Anti-slip texture;

[0040] 40. Y-shaped flexible arm; 41. Convex rib structure. Detailed Implementation

[0041] First Embodiment

[0042] refer to Figures 1 to 5 A Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector includes a plug 10 and a socket 20. A handle 30 is fitted onto the plug, and a guide structure is provided between the handle and the plug, allowing the handle to move relative to the plug. A locking hook engagement structure is provided between the handle and the plug to lock the plug and socket. A handle elastic reset structure is also included. The locking hook engagement structure unlocks due to the handle's relative displacement from the plug, and the handle elastic reset structure accumulates elastic potential energy due to the handle's relative displacement. The handle elastic reset structure includes a Y-type elastic arm 40 and a rib structure 41. When the handle moves relative to the plug, the rib structure moves relative to the Y-type elastic arm, acting on the Y-type elastic arm to cause elastic deformation and accumulate elastic potential energy.

[0043] refer to Figure 8 The rib structure consists of a pair of limiting ribs 31 on the handle 30. The Y-shaped elastic arm 40 is mounted on the plug 10. The pair of limiting ribs are located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm. When the handle moves up and down relative to the plug, the pair of limiting ribs cause the Y-shaped elastic arm to elastically deform as the handle moves up and down.

[0044] like Figure 3 The latching structure includes a first cantilever latch 11 disposed on the plug 10 and a locking step 21 disposed on the socket 20; the cantilever where the first cantilever latch is located is provided with a cantilever rib 12, and the handle 30 is provided with a handle groove 32 that cooperates with the cantilever rib; the handle moves up and down relative to the plug, and the inner wall of the handle groove that moves up and down with the handle acts on the cantilever rib, causing the cantilever to bend and deform, and the first cantilever latch 11 disengages from the locking step.

[0045] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 The guide structure includes a fixed hook 33 on the handle 30 and an L-shaped rail groove rib 13 on the plug 10, with the fixed hook and the L-shaped rail groove rib engaging movably.

[0046] The handle 30 has anti-slip texture 36.

[0047] The operator presses the handle 30, causing the retaining hook 33 to insert into the L-shaped rail groove 13 of the plug. At this time, the cantilever rib 12 engages within the handle groove 32. Finally, the handles 30 on both sides of the plug 10 are fully installed on the plug.

[0048] refer to Figures 6 to 8 Instructions for the locking and unlocking of plug 10 and socket 20: When the plug is inserted into the socket, the first cantilever hooks 11 on both sides of the plug 10 contact the socket 20 and are then forced back to fix it to the socket, and the plug and socket are in the locked state.

[0049] refer to Figures 9 to 11 When unlocking, pull the handles 30 on both sides of the plug 10 upwards. When the handles are pulled to their maximum position, the handles 30 and the L-shaped rail groove ribs 13 of the plug 10 are locked, preventing the handles 30 from being pulled upwards. At this time, the Y-shaped elastic arms 10 of the plug and the limiting ribs 31 of the handles are compressed and deformed. At the same time, the side walls of the handle grooves 32 on both sides press the cantilever ribs 12 of the plug, causing the cantilever to deform under force. This further deforms and displaces the first cantilever hooks 11 on both sides of the plug 10, separating the first cantilever hooks from the socket 20, ultimately unlocking the plug 10 and socket 20. When the handles 30 are released after unlocking, they return to their original position due to the rebound of the Y-shaped elastic arms 40, and the handles are locked to the plug.

[0050] Second Embodiment

[0051] refer to Figures 12 to 15 A Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector includes a plug 10 and a socket 20. A handle 30 is fitted onto the plug, and a guide structure is provided between the handle and the plug, allowing the handle to move relative to the plug. A locking hook engagement structure is provided between the handle and the plug to lock the plug and socket. A handle elastic reset structure is also included. The locking hook engagement structure unlocks due to the handle's relative displacement from the plug, and the handle elastic reset structure accumulates elastic potential energy due to the handle's relative displacement. The handle elastic reset structure includes a Y-type elastic arm 40 and a rib structure 41. When the handle moves relative to the plug, the rib structure moves relative to the Y-type elastic arm, acting on the Y-type elastic arm to cause elastic deformation and accumulate elastic potential energy.

[0052] The rib structure consists of a pair of limiting posts 14 on the plug 10, and the Y-shaped elastic arm 40 is mounted on the handle 30. The pair of limiting posts are located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm. When the handle moves left and right relative to the plug, the pair of limiting posts cause the Y-shaped elastic arm to elastically deform as the handle moves left and right.

[0053] like Figure 12 The hook-and-lock structure includes a second cantilever hook 34 disposed on the handle 30 and a locking step 21 disposed on the socket 20; when the handle moves left and right relative to the plug 10, the second cantilever hook disengages from the locking step as the handle moves left and right.

[0054] Combination Figures 12 to 15The guide structure includes a limiting groove 35 provided on the handle 30 and a limiting boss 15 provided on the plug 10, with the limiting groove and the limiting boss being movably engaged.

[0055] like Figure 13 The plug 10 is provided with a limiting rib 16 to limit the pressing range of the handle 30.

[0056] The handle 30 has anti-slip texture 36.

[0057] refer to Figures 12 to 15 Align the limiting groove 35 of the handle 30 with the limiting boss 15 of the plug 10, and press the handles 30 on both sides of the plug 10 further to make the limiting groove 35 of the handle and the limiting boss 15 of the plug cooperate, and the handles on both sides of the plug 10 are fully inserted into the plug.

[0058] refer to Figure 16 , Figure 17 Instructions for the locking and unlocking of plug 10 and socket 20: When the plug is inserted into the socket, the second cantilever hooks 34 of the handles 30 on both sides of the plug contact the socket and deform under force, further limiting and fixing the second cantilever hooks of the handles on both sides to the socket locking step 21, so that the plug 10 and socket 20 are in the locked state.

[0059] refer to Figure 18 , Figure 19 When unlocking, press the handles 30 inwards on both sides, causing the limiting post 14 to slide along the Y-shaped elastic arm 40. The Y-shaped elastic arm deforms under force, further separating the second cantilever hook 34 from the socket 20. Simultaneously, the limiting rib 16 of the plug prevents further inward pressing. Pull the plug 10 upwards, and the plug and socket 20 are unlocked and separated. After unlocking, release the handles 30; the handles return to their original position due to the rebound of the Y-shaped elastic arm 40.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector, comprising a plug (10) and a socket (20), wherein a handle (30) is fitted on the plug, and a guide structure is provided between the handle and the plug, allowing the handle to move relative to the plug; characterized in that: The handle and the plug are provided with a latching structure to lock the plug and the socket, and a handle elastic reset structure. The latching structure can be unlocked due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug, and the handle elastic reset structure accumulates elastic potential energy due to the displacement of the handle relative to the plug. The handle elastic reset structure includes a Y-shaped elastic arm (40) and a convex rib structure (41). When the handle is displaced relative to the plug, the convex rib structure is displaced relative to the Y-shaped elastic arm, acting on the Y-shaped elastic arm to cause elastic deformation of the Y-shaped elastic arm and accumulate elastic potential energy.

2. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rib structure consists of a pair of limiting ribs (31) on the handle (30), and the Y-shaped elastic arm (40) is on the plug (10). The pair of limiting ribs are located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm. The handle moves up and down relative to the plug, and the pair of limiting ribs cause the Y-shaped elastic arm to undergo elastic deformation as the handle moves up and down.

3. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The hook-and-lock structure includes a first cantilever hook (11) on the plug (10) and a locking step (21) on the socket (20); the cantilever on which the first cantilever hook is located is provided with a cantilever rib (12), and the handle (30) is provided with a handle groove (32) that cooperates with the cantilever rib; the handle moves up and down relative to the plug, and the inner wall of the handle groove that moves up and down with the handle acts on the cantilever rib, causing the cantilever to bend and deform, and the first cantilever hook (11) disengages from the locking step.

4. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The guide structure includes a fixed hook (33) on the handle (30) and an L-shaped rail groove rib (13) on the plug (10), with the fixed hook and the L-shaped rail groove rib engaging movably.

5. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rib structure is a pair of limiting posts (14) set on the plug (10), and the Y-shaped elastic arm (40) is set on the handle (30). The pair of limiting posts are located on the left and right sides of the Y-shaped elastic arm. The handle moves left and right relative to the plug, and the pair of limiting posts move left and right with the handle, causing the Y-shaped elastic arm to undergo elastic deformation.

6. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The hook-and-lock structure includes a second cantilever hook (34) on the handle (30) and a locking step (21) on the socket (20); as the handle moves left and right relative to the plug (10), the second cantilever hook disengages from the locking step.

7. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The guide structure includes a limiting groove (35) provided on the handle (30) and a limiting boss (15) provided on the plug (10), with the limiting groove and the limiting boss engaging movably.

8. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The plug (10) is provided with a limiting rib (16) to limit the pressing range of the handle (30).

9. The Y-type elastic pull-out and press-type unlocking connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (30) has anti-slip texture (36).

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