Dustproof structure of connector

Abstract

The invention discloses a dustproof structure of a connector, and relates to the field of mechanical protection, the dustproof structure comprises a dustproof cover body detachably mounted on the connector, a holding part is formed on the dustproof cover body, a dredging channel for guiding a pin on the connector is formed on the side surface of the dustproof cover body, and the dredging channel is communicated with the holding part. A limiting assembly used for limiting pins of different specifications is formed in the dredging channel, and the side face of the dustproof cover body is provided with a locking assembly which is in multiple locking with a connector. The dustproof connector has the effects of effectively preventing dust for the connector, adapting to pins of different specifications, ensuring tight connection between the dustproof cover and the connector through multiple locking, and being convenient to operate.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of mechanical protection, in particular to a dustproof structure of a connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of the automobile and low-altitude economy fields, the demand for connectors is increasing, especially for passenger cars and flying cars. As a key component in the automobile and flying car parts module, the performance and reliability of the connector directly affect the operation and safety of the whole vehicle. However, the connector is exposed to the risk of contamination by dust and other impurities during the whole process from factory to welding, module assembly, transportation to the main plant, which may affect the normal use of the connector, so the dust protection of the connector becomes crucial. A good dust protection structure can effectively improve the stability and service life of the connector, thereby ensuring the performance and safety of the whole vehicle and promoting the further development of the automobile and low-altitude economy fields.

[0003] In the traditional dust protection of the connector, the industry usually adopts a structure called "dust cover". This dust cover is assembled with the connector, and the common method is to cover the protective cover on the outside of the connector. However, there is no supporting protection structure inside the connector, and there is no special design of the structure for easy installation and removal on the dust cover structure. This method plays a certain role in dust protection on the passenger car and flying car parts module, and can ensure that the dust cover is removed only after the connector is transported to the whole vehicle assembly, but it mainly focuses on the surface dust protection and lacks effective protection measures for the key components inside the connector. In actual application, this conventional dust cover structure is widely used in the dust protection of the connector to meet the basic dust protection needs of the connector from factory to transportation and other processes.

[0004] The conventional connector dust cover structure in the prior art has obvious defects: on the one hand, due to the lack of reasonable design for installation and removal on the dust cover structure, it is difficult to remove the dust cover in actual operation, which reduces the work efficiency; on the other hand, the lack of supporting protection structure inside the connector makes the pin needle inside the connector prone to skew during transit and transportation, and prone to warping deformation after moisture absorption and SMT welding, which affects the performance and reliability of the connector. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to improve the difficulty in taking the dust cover in actual operation, affect the work efficiency, and lack of protection mechanism during transit and transportation of the connector, which easily causes skew and affects the use performance of the connector, the present application provides a dustproof structure of a connector.

[0006] The dustproof structure of the connector provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme: The dustproof structure of a connector comprises a dustproof cover body detachably mounted on the connector, the dustproof cover body is formed with a holding part, the side surface of the dustproof cover body is formed with a dredging channel for guiding the pin needle on the connector, the dredging channel is formed with a limiting assembly for limiting the pin needle of different specifications, and the side surface of the dustproof cover body is provided with a locking assembly for multiple locking with the connector.

[0007] By adopting the technical scheme, the dustproof cover body is detachably mounted on the connector, facilitating the dustproof protection and subsequent operation of the connector; the holding part facilitates the installation and removal of the dustproof cover by the operator, solving the problem of difficult removal of the dustproof cover; the dredging channel can guide the pin needle on the connector, and the limiting assembly can limit the pin needles of different specifications, preventing the pin needle from being skewed during the transfer and transportation of the connector through the four-way protection of the limiting assembly; the multiple locking locking assembly can tightly connect the dustproof cover body and the connector, improving the feasibility and reliability of the product.

[0008] Optionally, the limiting assembly comprises a bending structure mounted on the side wall of the dredging channel, the bending structure has a first elastic section, a second elastic section and a third elastic section, the first elastic section, the second elastic section and the third elastic section are connected in sequence, and the gaps between the dredging channel and the first elastic section, the second elastic section and the third elastic section increase in sequence.

[0009] By adopting the technical scheme, the dredging channel is arranged on the side surface of the dustproof cover body with the holding part and the multiple locking assembly, the limiting assembly composed of the bending structure is arranged in the dredging channel, the first elastic section, the second elastic section and the third elastic section of the bending structure are connected in sequence and the gaps between the first elastic section, the second elastic section and the third elastic section and the dredging channel increase in sequence, the pin needles of different specifications can be limited to avoid the pin needle from being skewed, the installation and guidance of the pin needle are facilitated, the detachably mounted dustproof cover body can protect the connector from dust, the holding part facilitating the installation and removal of the dustproof cover conforms to the ergonomics, and the multiple locking assembly can ensure the stable connection between the dustproof cover and the connector.

[0010] Optionally, the locking assembly comprises a first locking piece mounted on the end surface of the dustproof cover body and a second locking piece mounted on the side surface of the dustproof cover body.

[0011] By adopting the technical scheme, the first locking piece and the second locking piece realize the multiple locking of the dustproof cover and the connector, ensure the dustproof protection of the connector from the factory to the assembly process, and improve the feasibility and reliability of the product.

[0012] Optionally, the second locking member comprises a guide rod rotatably installed on the dust cover body, a control knob installed on the guide rod and passing through the dust cover body, and a clamping block installed on the guide rod, a rotating groove for the clamping block to rotate is formed on the side surface of the dust cover body, and the clamping block is located in a region less than 1 / 2 of the circumference of the guide rod; the clamping block rotates with the guide rod, and the clamping block is clamped to the inner wall of the connector.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the clamping block is rotated in the rotating groove by manually adjusting the control knob and rotating the guide rod and the clamping block together; when the clamping block is clamped to the inner wall of the connector, the dust cover body and the connector are reliably locked; when the clamping block is clamped to the inner wall of the rotating groove, the dust cover body and the connector are separated. The structure of the second locking member improves the stability and reliability of the dustproof structure, and facilitates the operation and control of the connection state of the dust cover body and the connector.

[0014] Optionally, the first locking member comprises an elastic buckle rotatably installed on the dust cover body and a spring installed between the dust cover body and the elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle is clamped to the notch formed on the end surface of the connector.

[0015] By adopting the above technical scheme, the dust cover body and the connector are reliably locked, the dust cover is prevented from falling off during use, the firmness between the dust cover body and the connector is improved, and the dust cover plays a dustproof protection role during the whole process from the factory to welding, module assembly, and transportation to the host factory.

[0016] Optionally, the surface of the control knob is formed with a notch, the notch is parallel to the side edge of the dust cover body, the clamping block is clamped to the inner wall of the connector, the notch intersects the side edge of the dust cover body, and the clamping block is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating groove.

[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, according to the parallel or intersecting state of the notch and the side edge of the dust cover body, the clamping block is clamped to the inner wall of the connector or is in contact with the inner wall of the rotating groove, the state of the clamping block is conveniently controlled, and the convenience of operation and the reliability of connection are improved.

[0018] Optionally, the dredging channels are arranged at intervals, the dredging channels are formed on both sides of the dust cover body, and the length of the dredging channels is greater than the length of the bending structure.

[0019] By adopting the above technical scheme, the dredging channels arranged at intervals and formed on both sides of the dust cover body can better adapt to the pin needles on the connector and facilitate the guidance of the pin needles to adjacent positions; the length of the dredging channels is greater than the length of the bending structure, so that the pin needles have enough space to move in the dredging channels, interference with the bending structure is prevented, the pin needles pass through the dredging channels more smoothly, and the assembly convenience and reliability of the dust cover and the connector are improved.

[0020] Optionally, the holding part comprises a handle integrally formed on the dust cover body, and a corrugated protrusion is formed on the surface of the handle.

[0021] By adopting the above technical scheme, the structure is ergonomic, the contact tightness between the hand and the dust cover body is improved, the current industry problem of difficult dust cover removal is solved, and the installation and removal of the dust cover are facilitated.

[0022] Optionally, a guide groove is formed on the end face of the dust cover body, and a limiting strip is installed in the guide groove.

[0023] By adopting the above technical scheme, the guide groove and the limiting strip cooperate with each other to play a guiding and limiting role, and the accuracy and stability of the dust cover installation are improved.

[0024] Optionally, four bending structures are arranged on the side wall of the dredging channel, and the width of the bending structure is greater than the thickness of the pin needle.

[0025] By adopting the above technical scheme, four bending structures are arranged on the side wall of the dredging channel, and the width of the bending structure is greater than the thickness of the pin needle, which can better limit pin needles of different specifications. The dust cover body with a holding part, the dredging channel, the limiting assembly, and the locking assembly are matched to realize the detachable installation of the dust cover on the connector, facilitate operation, and can limit pin needles of different specifications and lock the connector multiple times, thereby improving the product feasibility and reliability.

[0026] In summary, the present application has the following at least one beneficial technical effect: 1. The holding part is formed on the dust cover body, which is ergonomic and solves the problem of difficult removal of the traditional dust cover, thereby improving work efficiency. 2. The dredging channel and the limiting assembly on the side of the dust cover body can protect the pin needle in the X and Y directions, and prevent the pin needle from being skewed during the transfer and transportation of the connector. 3. The locking assembly on the side of the dust cover body is multiple locked with the connector, and cooperates with the internal profiling structure to prevent warping during the transfer and sea transportation of the connector after moisture absorption and SMT welding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0028] Figure 1is a structural schematic view of the dust cover body and the connector assembled according to the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of the dust cover body and the connector separated according to the present application.

[0030] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the first locking member according to the present application.

[0031] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the rotating block rotating in the rotating groove according to the present application.

[0032] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of the second locking member according to the present application.

[0033] Figure 6 is a structural schematic view of the bending structure according to the present application.

[0034] Reference signs: 1, dust cover body; 11, holding part; 2, dredging channel; 3, limiting assembly; 4, locking assembly; 31, bending structure; 311, first elastic section; 312, second elastic section; 313, third elastic section; 40, second locking member; 41, first locking member; 401, guide rod; 402, rotating block; 403, control knob; 404, rotating groove; 411, elastic buckle; 412, spring; 5, notch; 6, guide groove; 7, limiting strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-6 The present application will be further described in detail.

[0036] The embodiment of the present application discloses a dustproof structure of a connector.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , it comprises a dust cover body 1 detachably mounted on the connector, a holding part 11 formed on the dust cover body 1, a dredging channel 2 formed on the side of the dust cover body 1, a limiting assembly 3 arranged in the dredging channel 2, and a locking assembly 4 located on the side of the dust cover body 1, wherein the dust cover body 1 is locked with the connector by the locking assembly 4, which can effectively prevent dust from entering, the holding part 11 facilitates the operator to install and remove the dust cover, the dredging channel 2 is used for guiding the pin needle on the connector, the limiting assembly 3 can limit the pin needle of different specifications, and the dustproof effect of the connector is improved, the pin needle is protected, and the operation is facilitated. The multiple locking structure enhances the dustproof sealing performance, the holding part 11 is designed according to ergonomics and is convenient to operate, and the dredging channel 2 and the limiting assembly 3 ensure the stability of the pin needle.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1As shown, the holding part 11 includes a handle integrally formed on the dust cover body 1, and the surface of the handle is formed with corrugated protrusions. The handle is generally made of plastic material and integrally formed with the dust cover body 1 by injection molding process. The material is light and the cost is low. The corrugated protrusions increase the friction between the hand and the handle, making it convenient for the operator to grip. At the same time, the surface of the handle can also be provided with granular protrusions or grooves and other alternative structures to increase the friction. The shape of the handle can be arc-shaped or linear, so as to adapt to the holding habits of different operators.

[0039] Referring to Figure 2 As shown, the dredging channels 2 are arranged at intervals and are opened on both sides of the dust cover body 1. The length of the dredging channel 2 is greater than the length of the bending structure 31. The dredging channel 2 is usually directly formed on the dust cover body 1 by a mold, and the cross-sectional shape thereof can be circular, square, etc. The dredging channels 2 arranged at intervals can guide multiple pin needles at the same time, thereby improving the work efficiency. The number and interval of the dredging channels 2 can be adjusted according to the distribution of the pin needles on the connector.

[0040] Referring to Figure 6 As shown, the limiting assembly 3 includes the bending structure 31 installed on the side wall of the dredging channel 2. The bending structure 31 located in the dredging channel 2 can be provided as one, two, four or more. The number and arrangement of the bending structure 31 inside can be appropriately adjusted according to different pin needle specifications. Only two example bending structures 31 are assembled in the drawing. The bending structure 31 has a first elastic section 311, a second elastic section 312 and a third elastic section 313, which are connected in sequence. The tail of the bending structure 31 close to the first elastic section 311 is displayed on both sides, which is convenient for guiding the pin needle to be inserted. Along the direction of the pin needle on the connector being inserted into the dust cover body 1, the bending angles of the first elastic section 311, the second elastic section 312 and the third elastic section 313 become smaller, and the clearances between the dredging channel 2 and the first elastic section 311, the second elastic section 312 and the third elastic section 313 increase in sequence. The bending structure 31 is generally made of elastic plastic or metal material, such as spring steel, and is installed on the inner wall of the dredging channel 2 by injection molding or stamping process. This three-section elastic structure can adapt to different specifications of pin needles. When the pin needle is inserted into the dredging channel 2, it will contact and be limited by different elastic sections according to its different thickness. If there is no suitable elastic material, a rubber pad or other material with certain elasticity can also be used to replace the bending structure 31. The bending structure 31 located on the side wall of the dredging channel 2 is provided with four bending structures 31, and the width of the bending structure 31 is greater than the thickness of the pin needle, so as to ensure the stable limiting of the pin needle.

[0041] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the locking assembly 4 comprises a first locking member 41 mounted on the end face of the dust cover body 1 and a second locking member 40 mounted on the side face of the dust cover body 1, the first locking member 41 and the second locking member 40 jointly act to realize the multiple locking of the dust cover body 1 and the connector, thereby enhancing the dustproof effect.

[0042] Referring to Figure 3 As shown, the first locking member 41 comprises an elastic buckle 411 rotatably mounted on the dust cover body 1 and a spring 412 mounted between the dust cover body 1 and the elastic buckle 411, the elastic buckle 411 is buckled with a notch provided on the end face of the connector. The elastic buckle 411 is usually made of metal material and has certain elasticity and toughness. The spring 412 provides the power for the buckling and opening of the elastic buckle 411. When the dust cover body 1 is mounted on the connector, the elastic buckle 411 is buckled with the notch on the end face of the connector under the action of the spring 412; when the dust cover body 1 needs to be taken out, the elastic buckle 411 is pressed by external force to make it disengage from the notch. In addition, the buckling structure of the elastic buckle 411 and the notch can be replaced by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot.

[0043] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second locking member 40 comprises a guide rod 401 rotatably mounted on the dust cover body 1, a control knob 402 mounted on the guide rod 401 and a clamping block 402 mounted on the guide rod 401, the side face of the dust cover body 1 is provided with a rotating groove 404 for the rotation of the clamping block 402, the clamping block 402 is located in the region less than 1 / 2 of the circumference of the guide rod 401, when the clamping block 402 rotates towards the inner wall of the rotating groove 404, the side wall of the dust cover body 1 and the inner wall of the connector smoothly slide away, the clamping block 402 is flexibly controlled in the active groove or abuts against the inner wall of the connector, thereby realizing the disengagement and locking of the connector and the dust cover body 1; the clamping block 402 rotates with the guide rod 401, the clamping block 402 faces the inner wall of the connector, the inner wall of the connector is integrally formed with protrusions matched with the clamping block 402, the protrusions on the inner wall of the connector and the clamping block 402 have the same number, and the protrusions and the clamping block 402 are vertically connected. The guide rod 401 is generally made of metal shaft and is rotatably mounted on the dust cover body 1 by bearings. The control knob 402 is convenient for the operator to rotate the guide rod 401, and the surface of the control knob 402 is formed with a notch 5, when the notch 5 is parallel to the side face of the dust cover body 1, the clamping block 402 and the inner wall of the connector are connected, thereby realizing the locking; when the notch 5 intersects with the side face of the dust cover body 1, the clamping block 402 contacts with the inner wall of the rotating groove 404, thereby releasing the locking. The position of the notch 5 can be observed to determine the state of the connector and the dust cover body 1. The clamping block 402 can be made of plastic or metal material and is mounted on the guide rod 401 by welding or integral forming.

[0044] Referring to Figure 3As shown, the end face of the dust cover body 1 is provided with a guide groove 6, and a limiting strip 7 is installed in the guide groove 6. The guide groove 6 and the limiting strip 7 can play a guiding and positioning role when the dust cover body 1 is installed, so as to ensure that the dust cover body 1 is accurately installed on the connector. The guide groove 6 is generally formed on the end face of the dust cover body 1 by a mold, and the limiting strip 7 can be made of rubber or plastic material and is installed in the guide groove 6 by pasting or clamping.

[0045] The implementation principle of the dustproof structure of the connector according to the embodiment of the application is as follows: the handle-shaped holding part 11 integrally formed on the dust cover body 1 facilitates the installation and removal of the dust cover body 1 by an operator, conforms to the ergonomic principle, and improves the work efficiency; the setting of the dredging channel 2 and the limiting assembly 3 protects the pin needle on the connector and prevents the pin needle from being skewed during transfer and transportation. Different elastic sections are arranged in the dredging channel 2, and the bending degree of the elastic sections changes in sequence, so as to adapt to pin needles of different specifications. The first locking part 41 and the second locking part 40 enhance the sealing property between the dust cover body 1 and the connector through a multiple locking structure, effectively prevent dust from entering, and also ensure that the connector will not be warped and deformed after being subjected to moisture absorption and SMT welding. The problems of difficult removal of the traditional dust cover and lack of protection for the connector are solved, and more comprehensive and effective dustproof protection is provided for the connector.

[0046] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used in the present application shall have the common meaning understood by a person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terms "first", "second", "third" and the like used in the specification and claims of the present application do not represent any order, number or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. The terms "one" or "a" and the like do not represent a quantity limitation, but represent the existence of at least one. The terms "including", "containing" and the like mean that the elements or objects appearing before the "including" or "containing" cover the elements or objects listed after the "including" or "containing" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like are only used to represent relative positional relationships, and when the absolute positions of the described objects are changed, the relative positional relationships may also be changed accordingly.

[0047] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, which do not limit the protection scope of the present application, and therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A dustproof structure for a connector, characterized in that: The device includes a dust cover body (1) that can be detachably mounted on a connector. The dust cover body (1) has a grip (11) formed on it. The side of the dust cover body (1) has a clearing channel (2) for guiding pins on the connector. The clearing channel (2) has a limiting component (3) for limiting pins of different specifications. The side of the dust cover body (1) has a locking component (4) for multiple locking with the connector.

2. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (3) includes a bending structure (31) installed on the side wall of the unblocking channel (2). The bending structure (31) has a first elastic segment (311), a second elastic segment (312) and a third elastic segment (313). The first elastic segment (311), the second elastic segment (312) and the third elastic segment (313) are connected in sequence. The gap between the unblocking channel (2) and the first elastic segment (311), the second elastic segment (312) and the third elastic segment (313) increases in sequence.

3. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (4) includes a first locking member (41) installed on the end face of the dust cover body (1) and a second locking member (40) installed on the side of the dust cover body (1).

4. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second locking member (40) includes a guide rod (401) rotatably mounted on the dust cover body (1), a control button mounted on the guide rod (401) extending out of the dust cover body (1), and a locking block (402) mounted on the guide rod (401). The side of the dust cover body (1) is provided with a rotating groove (404) for the locking block (402) to rotate. The locking block (402) is located in a region less than 1 / 2 of the periphery of the guide rod (401). The locking block (402) rotates with the guide rod (401) and engages with the inner wall of the connector.

5. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first locking member (41) includes an elastic buckle (411) rotatably mounted on the dust cover body (1) and a spring (412) mounted between the dust cover body (1) and the elastic buckle (411). The elastic buckle (411) and a notch on the connector end face are engaged.

6. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the control button (403) has a recess (5) that is parallel to the side edge of the dust cover body (1). The locking block (402) engages with the inner wall of the connector. The recess (5) intersects with the side edge of the dust cover body (1). The locking block (402) contacts the inner wall of the rotating groove (404).

7. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unblocking channels (2) are spaced apart and are located on both sides of the dust cover body (1). The length of the unblocking channels (2) is greater than the length of the bending structure (31).

8. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grip (11) includes a handle integrally formed on the dust cover body (1), and the surface of the handle has corrugated protrusions.

9. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove (6) is provided on the end face of the dust cover body (1), and a limit strip (7) is installed in the guide groove (6).

10. The dustproof structure of a connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: Four bending structures (31) are provided on the side wall of the unblocking channel (2), and the width of the bending structure (31) is greater than the thickness of the pin.

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