Connector, high-voltage power supply connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector, a high-voltage power supply connector and a connector assembly. The connector comprises an insulating shell; a terminal disposed in the insulating case; the mounting part is used for being mounted on a fixing piece; and the floating mechanism is arranged between the insulating shell and the mounting part, so that the insulating shell can float in three directions perpendicular to each other relative to the mounting part. The floating mechanism includes: a first spring compressed between the insulating shell and the mounting portion in an axial direction of the insulating shell so that the insulating shell can float in the axial direction thereof; the second springs are distributed in the circumferential direction of the insulating shell at intervals and stretched between the insulating shell and the mounting part in the radial direction of the insulating shell, so that the insulating shell can float in the radial direction of the insulating shell. In the invention, the insulating shell of the connector can float in three directions which are perpendicular to each other relative to the mounting part, so that mounting errors and manufacturing errors can be effectively absorbed, and the connector can be easily matched with a matching connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector, and more particularly to a low-voltage signal connector for controlling the energization and de-energization of the power terminals of a high-voltage power connector. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, for safety reasons, it is desirable that the high-voltage power terminals of a high-voltage power connector be de-energized during tightening or loosening. Therefore, in existing technology, a low-voltage signal connector for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals is typically integrated into the high-voltage power connector; this low-voltage signal connector is commonly referred to as a high-voltage interlock connector. During tightening or loosening of the high-voltage power terminals, this low-voltage signal connector is electrically disengaged from the mating signal connector, thus de-energizing the high-voltage power terminals. After the high-voltage power terminals have been secured to the mating power terminals, the low-voltage signal connector is electrically connected to the mating signal connector, thus energizing the high-voltage power terminals.

[0003] In the existing technology, the position of the low-voltage signal connector in the high-voltage power connector is fixed and cannot float relative to the housing of the high-voltage power connector. This causes the low-voltage signal connector to be unable to absorb installation errors and manufacturing errors, which brings great difficulties to the mating operation of the low-voltage signal connector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell; terminals disposed within the insulating shell; a mounting portion for mounting to a fixing member; and a floating mechanism disposed between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell is capable of floating relative to the mounting portion in three mutually perpendicular directions. The floating mechanism includes: a first spring compressed along the axial direction of the insulating shell between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell is capable of floating in its axial direction; and a plurality of second springs spaced apart circumferentially on the insulating shell and stretched radially between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell is capable of floating in its radial direction.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is adapted to mate with the mating terminal of a mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell, the three directions including a first direction parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell, a second direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell, and a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a flange portion is formed on the insulating shell, the first spring is axially compressed between the flange portion and the mounting portion, and the second spring is radially stretched between the flange portion and the mounting portion.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an annular positioning groove is formed on the flange portion or the mounting portion, and one end of the first spring is installed and positioned in the positioning groove; or an annular positioning groove is formed on the flange portion and the mounting portion respectively, and both ends of the first spring are installed and positioned in the two positioning grooves.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of first connecting posts are formed on the flange portion, a plurality of second connecting posts are formed on the mounting portion, one end of the plurality of second springs is respectively connected to the plurality of first connecting posts, and the other end of the plurality of second springs is respectively connected to the plurality of second connecting posts.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, four first connecting posts are formed on the flange portion, the four first connecting posts being located at the four corners of the flange portion respectively, and four second connecting posts corresponding to the four first connecting posts are formed on the mounting portion; and the elastic mechanism includes four second springs, one end of each of the four second springs being connected to the four first connecting posts respectively, and the other end of each of the four second springs being connected to the four second connecting posts respectively.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion is cover-shaped and includes a cover plate and a peripheral wall surrounding the cover plate, the second connecting post is formed on the cover plate, and the first spring is axially compressed between the flange portion and the cover plate.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is formed on the peripheral wall of the mounting portion, the protrusion being adapted to engage with the fastener to secure the mounting portion to the fastener.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell; terminals disposed within the insulating shell; a mounting portion for mounting to a fixing member; and a floating mechanism disposed between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell can float relative to the mounting portion in three mutually perpendicular directions. The floating mechanism includes: a plurality of resilient connecting structures spaced circumferentially from the insulating shell and connected radially between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, wherein the insulating shell, the mounting portion, and the plurality of resilient connecting structures are formed as a single piece.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion includes a frame, and the insulating shell is suspended and supported in the frame of the mounting portion by the plurality of elastic connection structures; a plurality of mounting cylinders are formed on the frame of the mounting portion, and the plurality of mounting cylinders are adapted to be interference-fitted with a plurality of mounting posts on the fixing member to fix the mounting portion to the fixing member.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the frame is rectangular and has four corners, and four mounting cylinders are formed on the frame, the four mounting cylinders being located at the four corners of the frame respectively.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic connection structure includes: an elastic ring, which is C-shaped with a notch and includes opposing first and second arcuate arms; a first connecting arm connected between the first arcuate arm of the elastic ring and the insulating shell; and a second connecting arm connected between the second arcuate arm of the elastic ring and the mounting portion, wherein the elastic ring is capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell, such that the insulating shell is capable of floating relative to the mounting portion in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell to increase the amount of floating of the insulating shell in its axial and radial directions.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm extend in a straight line along the radial direction of the insulating shell and are aligned radially with the insulating shell.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal is adapted to mate with the mating terminal of a mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell, the three directions including a first direction parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell, a second direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell, and a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the floating mechanism includes two elastic connection structures opposite each other in the second direction, and the notches of the elastic rings of the two elastic connection structures face opposite directions.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector is a low-voltage signal connector for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminal of the high-voltage power connector; when the terminal of the connector is in electrical contact with the mating terminal of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminal is energized; when the terminal of the connector is electrically separated from the mating terminal of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminal is de-energized.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulating shell has an insertion port that allows the mating insulating shell of the mating connector to be inserted, the insertion port of the insulating shell being flared outwards to guide the mating insulating shell to be inserted centrally into the insertion port of the insulating shell.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, a high-voltage power connector is provided. The high-voltage power connector includes: a housing; high-voltage power terminals disposed within the housing; and the aforementioned connector, installed within the housing, for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals. When a terminal of the connector is in electrical contact with a mating terminal of a mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are energized; when a terminal of the connector is electrically disengaged from a mating terminal of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are de-energized.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a connector and a mating connector, the mating connector being mated with the connector.

[0025] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the insulating shell of the connector can float relative to the mounting portion in three directions perpendicular to each other, thereby effectively absorbing installation errors and manufacturing errors, making the connector easy to mate with mating connectors.

[0026] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom, wherein the mounting portion is not shown;

[0030] Figure 4An exploded view from the bottom of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mounting portion is not shown;

[0031] Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above;

[0032] Figure 6 A perspective view of a connector as shown from the bottom, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0034] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0035] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell; terminals disposed within the insulating shell; a mounting portion for mounting to a fixing member; and a floating mechanism disposed between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell can float relative to the mounting portion in three mutually perpendicular directions. The floating mechanism includes: a first spring compressed along the axial direction of the insulating shell between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell can float in its axial direction; and a plurality of second springs spaced apart circumferentially on the insulating shell and stretched radially between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell can float radially.

[0036] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulating shell; terminals disposed within the insulating shell; a mounting portion for mounting to a fixing member; and a floating mechanism disposed between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, such that the insulating shell can float relative to the mounting portion in three mutually perpendicular directions. The floating mechanism includes: a plurality of elastic connecting structures spaced apart circumferentially from the insulating shell and connected radially between the insulating shell and the mounting portion, wherein the insulating shell, the mounting portion, and the plurality of elastic connecting structures are formed as a single piece.

[0037] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a high-voltage power connector is provided. The high-voltage power connector includes: a housing; high-voltage power terminals disposed within the housing; and the aforementioned connector, installed within the housing, for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals. When the terminals of the connector are in electrical contact with the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are energized; when the terminals of the connector are electrically separated from the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are de-energized.

[0038] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: the aforementioned connector and a mating connector, wherein the mating connector mates with the connector.

[0039] Figures 1 to 4 A first embodiment according to the present invention is shown, wherein, Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom, wherein the mounting portion 2 is not shown; Figure 4 An exploded view from the bottom of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the mounting portion 2 is not shown.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: an insulating shell 1, terminals (not shown), a mounting portion 2, and a floating mechanism. The terminals are disposed in the insulating shell 1. The mounting portion 2 is used for mounting to a fixing member (not shown, for example, the housing of a high-voltage power connector). The floating mechanism is disposed between the insulating shell 1 and the mounting portion 2, such that the insulating shell 1 can float relative to the mounting portion 2 in three mutually perpendicular directions X, Y, and Z.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the floating mechanism includes a first spring 31 and a plurality of second springs 32. The first spring 31 is compressed between the insulating shell 1 and the mounting portion 2 along the axial direction of the insulating shell 1, allowing the insulating shell 1 to float in its axial direction. The plurality of second springs 32 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insulating shell 1 and stretched between the insulating shell 1 and the mounting portion 2 along the radial direction of the insulating shell 1, allowing the insulating shell 1 to float in its radial direction.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal is adapted to mate with the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell 1. The three directions X, Y, Z include a first direction Z parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell 1, a second direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell 1, and a third direction Z perpendicular to the first direction Z and the second direction Y.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a flange portion 11 is formed on the insulating shell 1, a first spring 31 is axially compressed between the flange portion 11 and the mounting portion 2, and a second spring 32 is radially stretched between the flange portion 11 and the mounting portion 2.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, an annular positioning groove 102 is formed on the flange portion 11 or the mounting portion 2, and one end of the first spring 31 is installed and positioned in the positioning groove 102. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; for example, an annular positioning groove 102 may be formed on both the flange portion 11 and the mounting portion 2, and both ends of the first spring 31 may be installed and positioned in the two positioning grooves 102.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first connecting posts 1a are formed on the flange portion 11, a plurality of second connecting posts 2a are formed on the mounting portion 2, one end of a plurality of second springs 32 is respectively connected to a plurality of first connecting posts 1a, and the other end of a plurality of second springs 32 is respectively connected to a plurality of second connecting posts 2a.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, four first connecting posts 1a are formed on the flange portion 11, and the four first connecting posts 1a are respectively located at the four corners of the flange portion 11. Four second connecting posts 2a, corresponding to the four first connecting posts 1a, are formed on the mounting portion 2. The elastic mechanism includes four second springs 32, one end of each of the four second springs 32 is connected to one of the four first connecting posts 1a, and the other end of each of the four second springs 32 is connected to one of the four second connecting posts 2a.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting portion 2 is cover-shaped and includes a cover plate 21 and a peripheral wall 22 surrounding the cover plate 21. A second connecting post 2a is formed on the cover plate 21, and a first spring 31 is axially compressed between the flange portion 11 and the cover plate 21.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a protrusion 2b is formed on the peripheral wall 22 of the mounting portion 2. The protrusion 2b is adapted to engage with a snap fastener (not shown) on the fastener to fix the mounting portion 2 to the fastener.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector is a low-voltage signal connector used to control the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals (not shown) of a high-voltage power connector (not shown). The high-voltage power terminals are energized when the connector terminals are in electrical contact with the mating terminals of the mating connector. The high-voltage power terminals are de-energized when the connector terminals are electrically disconnected from the mating terminals of the mating connector.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the insulating shell 1 has an insertion port that allows the mating insulating shell of the mating connector to be inserted. The insertion port of the insulating shell 1 is flared outwards to guide the mating insulating shell to be inserted centered into the insertion port of the insulating shell 1.

[0051] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This illustrates a second embodiment of the invention, wherein... Figure 5 A perspective view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above; Figure 6 A perspective view of a connector as shown from the bottom, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: an insulating shell 1, terminals (not shown), a mounting portion 2, and a floating mechanism. The terminals are disposed in the insulating shell 1. The mounting portion 2 is used for mounting to a fixing member (not shown, for example, the housing of a high-voltage power connector). The floating mechanism is disposed between the insulating shell 1 and the mounting portion 2, such that the insulating shell 1 can float relative to the mounting portion 2 in three mutually perpendicular directions X, Y, and Z.

[0053] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned floating mechanism includes a plurality of elastic connection structures 3, which are spaced apart circumferentially on the insulating shell 1 and connected radially between the insulating shell 1 and the mounting portion 2. The insulating shell 1, the mounting portion 2, and the plurality of elastic connection structures 3 are molded into a single piece, for example, which may be a one-piece injection molded part.

[0054] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting portion 2 includes a frame 20, and the insulating shell 1 is suspended and supported within the frame 20 of the mounting portion 2 by a plurality of elastic connecting structures 3. A plurality of mounting cylinders 20 are formed on the frame 20 of the mounting portion 2, and the plurality of mounting cylinders 20 are adapted to be interference-fitted with a plurality of mounting posts on the fixing member to fix the mounting portion 2 to the fixing member.

[0055] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the frame 20 is rectangular and has four corners. Four mounting cylinders 20 are formed on the frame 20, and the four mounting cylinders 20 are respectively located at the four corners of the frame 20.

[0056] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic connection structure 3 includes: an elastic ring 30, a first connecting arm 310, and a second connecting arm 320. The elastic ring 30 is C-shaped with a notch 303 and includes opposing first arcuate arms 301 and second arcuate arms 302. The first connecting arm 310 connects the first arcuate arm 301 of the elastic ring 30 and the insulating shell 1. The second connecting arm 320 connects the second arcuate arm 302 of the elastic ring 30 and the mounting portion 2. The elastic ring 30 is capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell 1, allowing the insulating shell 1 to float relative to the mounting portion 2 in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell 1.

[0057] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting arm 310 and the second connecting arm 320 are capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell 1 to increase the amount of floating of the insulating shell 1 in its axial and radial directions.

[0058] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting arm 310 and the second connecting arm 320 extend in a straight line along the radial direction of the insulating shell 1 and are aligned in the radial direction of the insulating shell 1.

[0059] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal is adapted to mate with the mating terminal of the mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell 1. The three directions X, Y, Z include a first direction Z parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell 1, a second direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell 1, and a third direction Z perpendicular to the first direction Z and the second direction Y.

[0060] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the floating mechanism includes two elastic connection structures 3, which are opposite each other in the second direction Y, and the notches 303 of the elastic rings 30 of the two elastic connection structures 3 face opposite directions.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a high-voltage power connector is also disclosed. The high-voltage power connector includes: a housing, high-voltage power terminals, and the aforementioned connector. The high-voltage power terminals are disposed within the housing. The connector is installed within the housing for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals. When the terminals of the connector are in electrical contact with the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are energized. When the terminals of the connector are electrically disconnected from the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power terminals are de-energized.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes the aforementioned connector and a mating connector. The mating connector mates with the connector.

[0063] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0064] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0065] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0066] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: Insulating shell (1); Terminals are disposed in the insulating housing (1); Mounting part (2) is used to install onto a fastener; and A floating mechanism is provided between the insulating shell (1) and the mounting part (2), enabling the insulating shell (1) to float relative to the mounting part (2) in three mutually perpendicular directions (X, Y, Z). The floating mechanism includes: A first spring (31) is compressed between the insulating shell (1) and the mounting part (2) along the axial direction of the insulating shell (1), so that the insulating shell (1) can float in its axial direction; and Multiple second springs (32) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insulating shell (1) and stretched in the radial direction between the insulating shell (1) and the mounting portion (2), so that the insulating shell (1) can float in its radial direction.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal is adapted to mate with mating terminals of a mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell (1). The three directions (X, Y, Z) include a first direction (Z) parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell (1), a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell (1), and a third direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (Z) and the second direction (Y).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flange (11) is formed on the insulating shell (1), the first spring (31) is axially compressed between the flange (11) and the mounting part (2), and the second spring (32) is radially stretched between the flange (11) and the mounting part (2).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: An annular positioning groove (102) is formed on the flange (11) or the mounting part (2), and one end of the first spring (31) is installed and positioned in the positioning groove (102); or An annular positioning groove (102) is formed on the flange (11) and the mounting part (2), and the two ends of the first spring (31) are installed and positioned in the two positioning grooves (102).

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of first connecting posts (1a) are formed on the flange portion (11), and a plurality of second connecting posts (2a) are formed on the mounting portion (2). One end of the plurality of second springs (32) is respectively connected to the plurality of first connecting posts (1a), and the other end of the plurality of second springs (32) is respectively connected to the plurality of second connecting posts (2a).

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: Four first connecting posts (1a) are formed on the flange portion (11), and the four first connecting posts (1a) are respectively located at the four corners of the flange portion (11). Four second connecting posts (2a) are formed on the mounting portion (2) corresponding to the four first connecting posts (1a); and The elastic mechanism includes four second springs (32), one end of each of the four second springs (32) is connected to one of the four first connecting posts (1a), and the other end of each of the four second springs (32) is connected to one of the four second connecting posts (2a).

7. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting portion (2) is cover-shaped and includes a cover plate (21) and a peripheral wall (22) surrounding the cover plate (21). The second connecting post (2a) is formed on the cover plate (21), and the first spring (31) is axially compressed between the flange portion (11) and the cover plate (21).

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protrusion (2b) is formed on the peripheral wall (22) of the mounting part (2), the protrusion (2b) being adapted to engage with the fastener to fix the mounting part (2) to the fastener.

9. A connector, characterized in that, include: Insulating shell (1); Terminals are disposed in the insulating housing (1); Mounting part (2) is used to install onto a fastener; and A floating mechanism is provided between the insulating shell (1) and the mounting part (2), enabling the insulating shell (1) to float relative to the mounting part (2) in three mutually perpendicular directions (X, Y, Z). The floating mechanism includes: Multiple elastic connection structures (3) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the insulating shell (1) and connected radially between the insulating shell (1) and the mounting part (2). The insulating shell (1), the mounting part (2), and the plurality of elastic connection structures (3) are formed into a single piece.

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting part (2) includes a frame (20), and the insulating shell (1) is suspended and supported in the frame (20) of the mounting part (2) by the plurality of elastic connection structures (3); A plurality of mounting cylinders (20) are formed on the frame (20) of the mounting part (2), and the plurality of mounting cylinders (20) are adapted to be interference-fitted with a plurality of mounting posts on the fixing member to fix the mounting part (2) to the fixing member.

11. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: The frame (20) is rectangular and has four corners. Four mounting cylinders (20) are formed on the frame (20), and the four mounting cylinders (20) are respectively located at the four corners of the frame (20).

12. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The elastic connection structure (3) includes: The elastic ring (30) is C-shaped with a notch (303) and includes opposing first arcuate arms (301) and second arcuate arms (302); and A first connecting arm (310) is connected between the first arcuate arm (301) of the elastic ring (30) and the insulating shell (1); and The second connecting arm (320) connects the second arcuate arm (302) of the elastic ring (30) and the mounting part (2). The elastic ring (30) is capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell (1), so that the insulating shell (1) can float relative to the mounting part (2) in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell (1).

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first connecting arm (310) and the second connecting arm (320) are capable of elastic deformation in the axial and radial directions of the insulating shell (1) to increase the amount of floating of the insulating shell (1) in its axial and radial directions.

14. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first connecting arm (310) and the second connecting arm (320) extend in a straight line along the radial direction of the insulating shell (1) and are aligned in the radial direction of the insulating shell (1).

15. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The terminal is adapted to mate with mating terminals of a mating connector inserted along the axial direction of the insulating shell (1). The three directions (X, Y, Z) include a first direction (Z) parallel to the axial direction of the insulating shell (1), a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the axial direction of the insulating shell (1), and a third direction (Z) perpendicular to the first direction (Z) and the second direction (Y).

16. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The floating mechanism includes two elastic connection structures (3) that are opposite each other in the second direction (Y), and the notches (303) of the elastic rings (30) of the two elastic connection structures (3) face opposite directions.

17. The connector according to any one of claims 1-18, characterized in that: The connector is a low-voltage signal connector used to control the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals of the high-voltage power connector. When the terminals of the connector make electrical contact with the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power supply terminals are energized. When the terminals of the connector are electrically disconnected from the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power supply terminals are de-energized.

18. The connector according to claim 17, characterized in that: The insulating shell (1) has an insertion port that allows the mating insulating shell of the mating connector to be inserted. The insertion port of the insulating shell (1) is flared outward to guide the mating insulating shell to be inserted centered into the insertion port of the insulating shell (1).

19. A high-voltage power connector, characterized in that, include: shell; High-voltage power supply terminals are disposed within the housing; and The connector according to any one of claims 1-18 is installed in the housing for controlling the energization and de-energization of the high-voltage power terminals. When the terminals of the connector make electrical contact with the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power supply terminals are energized. When the terminals of the connector are electrically disconnected from the mating terminals of the mating connector, the high-voltage power supply terminals are de-energized.

20. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: The connector according to any one of claims 1-18; and The mating connector is mated with the connector.

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