A connector device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of connector, it includes shell, drive mechanism and jaw mechanism.Drive mechanism is arranged in shell.Jaw mechanism is arranged in shell, including first jaw piece and second jaw piece, drive mechanism is configured to drive first jaw piece and second jaw piece towards each other or the direction of moving away from each other, first jaw piece and second jaw piece towards each other direction movement, first jaw piece and second jaw piece can push first connector and second connector, so that first connector and second connector are mutually inserted, so as to improve the insertion precision and insertion quality of connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a connector device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial manufacturing, automobile assembly, and electronic equipment assembly processes, the insertion and connection of wire harness connectors is a key step in ensuring the reliability of electrical connections.

[0003] Currently, manual hand-held clamping tools are commonly used for the mating and pressing of connectors. This requires operators to rely on visual judgment and manual force to complete the insertion. However, these clamping tools can only perform simple opening and closing movements and cannot stably and synchronously apply balanced force to the connectors. This can easily lead to uneven force application on both sides, causing misalignment during insertion. Furthermore, the quality of the insertion depends on the operator's experience and operational state, making it difficult to guarantee consistent insertion placement, thus affecting the accuracy and quality of the insertion operation.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a connector to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a connector device to solve the technical problems of low accuracy and poor quality in connector insertion operations.

[0006] This application provides a connector device, which includes:

[0007] case;

[0008] The drive mechanism is disposed in the housing;

[0009] A gripper mechanism is disposed in the housing and includes a first gripper and a second gripper. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the first gripper and the second gripper to move toward each other or away from each other. When the first gripper and the second gripper move toward each other, the first gripper and the second gripper can push the first connector and the second connector, so that the first connector and the second connector are plugged into each other.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the housing includes a first extension and a second extension connected to each other, the extension directions of the first extension and the second extension being set at an angle, the first extension having an open end, the first gripper and the second gripper both being located at the open end, and the second extension having a gripping portion.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the gripping part is movably provided with a start / stop member, which is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism to drive or stop the first gripper and the second gripper from moving toward each other or away from each other.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first connector and the second connector are plugged together to form a plug-in assembly, the minimum length of the plug-in assembly along the plugging direction of the first connector and the second connector is a preset length, and the plug-in device further includes an alarm mechanism, the alarm mechanism comprising:

[0013] A sensing component for detecting the length of the plugging component along the plugging direction of the first connector and the second connector;

[0014] A control component is communicatively connected to the sensing component;

[0015] An alarm component, communicatively connected to the control component, responds to the following: when the insertion force between the first connector and the second connector reaches a preset insertion torque, and the length of the plug component along the insertion direction of the first connector and the second connector is equal to the preset length, the control component controls the alarm component to feed back a normal signal; when the length of the plug component along the insertion direction of the first connector and the second connector is less than or greater than the preset length, the control component controls the alarm component to feed back an abnormal signal.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the drive mechanism includes:

[0017] The first transmission component is connected to the first gripper.

[0018] The second transmission component is connected to the second gripper.

[0019] A drive assembly, the output of which is connected to the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly, is capable of driving the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly to move relative to the housing in a first direction.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the driving component includes:

[0021] Drive motor;

[0022] A drive screw is located at the output end of the drive motor, and the drive motor can drive the drive screw to rotate around its own axis.

[0023] A drive nut is slidably connected to the housing along the first direction and threadedly connected to the drive screw. Both the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly are connected to the drive nut.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the gripper mechanism further includes:

[0025] The first support component is connected to the drive component via the first transmission component, and the first gripper is disposed on the first support component;

[0026] The second support assembly is connected to the drive assembly via the second transmission assembly, and the second gripper is disposed on the second support assembly;

[0027] Both the first support component and the second support component are confined to the housing along the first direction. When the drive component drives the first transmission component and the second transmission component to slide along the first direction, it causes the first support component and the second support component to move along the second direction toward each other or toward each other. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the output end of the drive assembly is provided with a transfer section, and the first transmission assembly includes at least one first transmission member, the two ends of which are respectively rotatably connected to the transfer section and the first support assembly.

[0029] The second transmission assembly includes at least one second transmission member, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the transfer part and the second support assembly, respectively.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the housing is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion at intervals along the first direction, the first supporting component includes a first supporting member, the second supporting component includes a second supporting member, the first supporting member is located between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion and is connected to the first gripper member, and the second supporting member is located between the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion and is connected to the second gripper member.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the housing has a limiting groove circumferentially arranged inside. Along the first direction, the side of the limiting groove closer to the drive assembly is configured as the first limiting part, and the side of the limiting groove away from the drive assembly is configured as the second limiting part. The first support member and the second support member are rotatably disposed in the limiting groove. The transfer part is rotatably disposed around the first direction. When the transfer part rotates, it drives the first support member and the second support member to rotate around the first direction.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the first gripper and / or the second gripper have a locked state and an unlocked state, and the connector further includes a locking mechanism configured to switch the first gripper and / or the second gripper to the locked state or the unlocked state.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the locking mechanism includes:

[0034] The locking member has a first position and a second position. When the locking member is in the first position, the first gripper and / or the second gripper are in the locked state; when the locking member is in the second position, the first gripper and / or the second gripper are in the unlocked state.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the locking mechanism further includes an elastic element for driving the locking member to stop at the first position.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0037] This invention provides a connector, comprising a housing, a drive mechanism, and a gripper mechanism. The drive mechanism and the gripper mechanism are both located within the housing and include a first gripper and a second gripper. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the first and second grippers to move toward each other or away from each other, enabling stable control of their movements and preventing misalignment due to asynchronous movements. When the first and second grippers move toward each other, they push the first and second connectors together, allowing them to interlock. This mechanical drive replaces manual force application, reducing reliance on operator experience, decreasing labor intensity, ensuring balanced insertion force and standardized insertion actions, thereby improving the insertion accuracy and quality of the connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0039] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the connector device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the connector device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lower cover according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first support component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first gripper component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second gripper component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 100. First connector; 200. Second connector; 300. Connecting assembly; 1. Housing; 10. Top cover; 20. Bottom cover; 30. Accommodating space; 11. First extension; 111. Open end; 12. Second extension; 121. Grip part; 13. First limiting part; 14. Second limiting part; 15. Limiting groove; 16. Guide part; 2. Drive mechanism; 21. First transmission assembly; 211. First transmission component; 22. Second transmission assembly; 221. Second transmission component; 23. Drive assembly; 231. Drive motor; 232. Drive screw; 233. Drive nut; 2331. Sliding part; 234. Transfer part; 2341. Adapter plate; 235. 236. First connecting member; 3. Second connecting member; 3. Gripper mechanism; 31. First gripper; 311. Locking passage; 312. Clearance opening; 313. First contact part; 32. Second gripper; 321. Second contact part; 33. First support assembly; 331. First support member; 3311. Receiving groove; 332. Third support member; 34. Second support assembly; 341. Second support member; 342. Fourth support member; 4. Start / stop component; 5. Alarm mechanism; 51. Sensing component; 52. Control component; 53. Alarm component; 6. Locking mechanism; 61. Locking member; 611. Locking part; 612. First locking member; 613. Second locking member; 62. Elastic member.

[0050] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0052] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment provides a connector device, which includes a housing 1, a drive mechanism 2, and a gripper mechanism 3. The drive mechanism 2 is disposed in the housing 1. The gripper mechanism 3 is disposed in the housing 1 and includes a first gripper 31 and a second gripper 32. The drive mechanism 2 is configured to drive the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to move toward each other or away from each other. When the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 move toward each other, the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 can push the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are plugged into each other.

[0054] In this embodiment, the connector includes a housing 1, a drive mechanism 2, and a gripper mechanism 3. The drive mechanism 2 is disposed in the housing 1, and the gripper mechanism 3 is disposed in the housing 1, including a first gripper 31 and a second gripper 32. The drive mechanism 2 is configured to drive the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to move toward each other or away from each other, thereby achieving stable control of the movement of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 and avoiding the problem of misalignment caused by asynchronous movement between the two. When the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 move toward each other, they can push the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are connected to each other. This mechanical drive replaces manual force application, reduces reliance on manual operation experience, reduces the labor intensity of operators, ensures balanced insertion force and standardized insertion action, thereby improving the insertion accuracy and quality of the connectors.

[0055] It should be noted that in conventional industrial wire harness assembly scenarios, the first connector 100 is the female connector terminal, and the second connector 200 is the male connector terminal. This device can be used for the insertion of various types of female and male connector terminals, thereby improving its adaptability. Furthermore, in assembly scenarios with confined spaces, such as precision electronics and automotive wire harnesses, the first connector 100 and / or the second connector 200 include, but are not limited to, irregularly shaped, multi-core, or miniature structures to cover the usage requirements of multiple types of connectors, avoiding the problem of limited applicability due to the device only being compatible with a single type of connector.

[0056] The specific structure of the mating device will be described below:

[0057] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the housing 1 includes a first extension 11 and a second extension 12 connected to each other. The extension directions of the first extension 11 and the second extension 12 are set at an angle, making the overall structure of the device roughly gun-shaped, to conform to the human habit of one-handed operation and meet the needs of rapid industrial connection. The first extension 11 has an open end 111, and the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 are both located at the open end 111 to optimize the structural layout of the device and facilitate the insertion and connection of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 outside the open end 111 by the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32. The second extension 12 is provided with a gripping part 121 to facilitate gripping and control.

[0058] The extension direction of the first extension member 11 and the extension direction of the second extension member 12 are set at 90° to 150°, so that the overall structure of the device is roughly gun-shaped.

[0059] More specifically, in this embodiment, the first extension 11 is the gun barrel, and the second extension 12 is the gun handle. The two are integrally formed, resulting in high strength and easy assembly, avoiding problems such as loosening and excessive gaps that can occur with splicing multiple structural segments. In other embodiments, the first extension 11 and the second extension 12 can also adopt a modular structure that can be spliced ​​together to facilitate disassembly, maintenance, and manufacturing. The specific structure of the above components will not be limited in detail here.

[0060] Understandably, traditional tools often cause operator fatigue and affect work efficiency due to their bulky shape or uncomfortable grip. By setting the first extension 11 and the second extension 12, the overall structure of the connector meets the gun-shaped design. Since the gun-shaped structure conforms to the human body's one-handed operation habits, this device is easy to operate and can meet the needs of rapid connection of industrial connectors, avoiding the problems of hand fatigue and reduced operation efficiency caused by traditional bulky tools.

[0061] More specifically, the grip part 121 is provided with a wave groove. By setting the wave groove, it can conform to the ergonomic design, thereby improving grip comfort and stability, reducing the burden on the operator's hands, and avoiding slippage and uneven force application that affect the insertion accuracy.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 includes an upper cover 10 and a lower cover 20 that can be interlocked. When the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 are interlocked, they form an accommodating space 30, which accommodates at least part of the structure of the drive mechanism 2 and the gripper mechanism 3. This provides reliable protection for the drive mechanism 2 and the gripper mechanism 3, preventing external dust, oil, and debris from entering the accommodating space 30 and causing related components to jam or wear abnormally. In addition, the split interlocking structure of the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 facilitates the assembly, debugging, and subsequent maintenance and disassembly of the internal components of this device.

[0063] The upper cover 10 includes at least a portion of the first extension 11 and at least a portion of the second extension 12, and the lower cover 20 includes the remaining portion of the first extension 11 and the remaining portion of the second extension 12.

[0064] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the gripping part 121 is movably provided with a start / stop component 4. The start / stop component 4 is used to control the action of the drive mechanism 2 to drive or stop the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to move toward each other or away from each other, thereby realizing one-button controllable switching of the drive action. This allows the operator to complete the triggering and stopping with one hand, making the operation convenient and efficient, and avoiding operational errors such as inability to start or stop quickly due to complex operation.

[0065] More specifically, in this embodiment, the start / stop element 4 is a snap button, which is slidably connected to the housing 1 along its own extension direction. The snap button has two working positions: a natural initial position and a press-triggered position.

[0066] When the snap button is pressed from its natural initial position to the press-triggered position and remains pressed, the drive mechanism 2 actuates to drive the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to move toward each other, thereby realizing the insertion operation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, ensuring continuous and stable insertion action, and avoiding problems such as force misalignment and unqualified insertion of the connectors (i.e., the first connector 100 and the second connector 200) due to asynchronous closing of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32.

[0067] When the snap button is fully released from the press trigger position and reset to its natural initial position, and then pressed briefly again along its own extension direction while remaining pressed, the drive mechanism 2 actuates to drive the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to move in a direction away from each other, thereby realizing the rapid opening and reset of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32, so that the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 can be re-aligned with the next set of first connectors 100 and second connectors 200, and to avoid the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 being unable to open, which would affect the normal progress of the next process;

[0068] When the snap button is in its fully released, reset, and natural initial position and there is no secondary pressing operation, the drive mechanism 2 immediately stops driving, thereby ensuring the accuracy of control response and the safety of operation.

[0069] In other embodiments, the start / stop component 4 is a push button switch, toggle switch, or touch switch, etc. Such components can also achieve the above-mentioned functions, and the specific structure of the start / stop component 4 is not limited here.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are plugged together to form a plug-in assembly 300. The minimum length of the plug-in assembly 300 along the plugging direction of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is a preset length. The plug-in device also includes an alarm mechanism 5, which includes a sensing component 51, a control component 52 and an alarm component 53.

[0071] The sensing component 51 is used to detect the length of the plug-in component 300 along the plugging direction of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200; the control component 52 is communicatively connected to the sensing component 51; the alarm component 53 is communicatively connected to the control component 52. In response to the plugging force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reaching a preset plugging torque, and the length of the plug-in component 300 along the plugging direction of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 being equal to the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to feed back a normal signal; when the length of the plug-in component 300 along the plugging direction of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is less than or greater than the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to feed back an abnormal signal.

[0072] It is understandable that when the real-time insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reaches the preset insertion torque, and the actual length of the insertion component 300 along the insertion direction is equal to the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to feed back a normal signal, thereby indicating that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are successfully inserted.

[0073] When the real-time insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reaches the preset insertion torque, but the actual length of the insertion component 300 along the insertion direction is less than or greater than the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to feed back an abnormal signal, thereby indicating that the insertion of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is unqualified.

[0074] Traditional tools require operators to manually determine the insertion status of the connector 300, which is prone to quality defects due to human error. This embodiment achieves automated detection by setting up an alarm mechanism 5, reducing manual intervention and thus improving insertion accuracy and production efficiency. This setup facilitates automatic determination of the insertion status of the connector 300, avoiding subjective errors and missed detections caused by manual judgment. Furthermore, the dual determination of insertion force and insertion depth between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 improves detection accuracy and avoids misjudgments and missed detections caused by relying on a single parameter.

[0075] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the sensing component 51 includes, but is not limited to, an infrared sensor, a displacement sensor, or a laser sensor; the control component 52 includes, but is not limited to, a CPU or PLC control system; and the alarm component 53 includes, but is not limited to, an alarm, an LED indicator, or a buzzer. Moreover, those skilled in the art are aware of the specific structure and working principle of the above components, and will not elaborate further here.

[0076] In addition, the magnitude of the insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can also be detected by the sensing component 51: In some embodiments, the sensing component 51 includes a pressure sensor, and the detection end of the pressure sensor is disposed on the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32. When the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 push the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, the insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reacts to the detection end and converts the force signal into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to the control component 52 in real time. The control component 52 then converts the electrical signal into the actual insertion force value.

[0077] More specifically, a battery is installed inside the housing 1, and the battery is electrically connected to the drive mechanism 2 and the alarm mechanism 5 to provide a stable and independent power supply for the above mechanisms, so as to realize the wireless and portable use of this device, which is not limited by the location and avoids the tangling of external power cords and interference with operation in confined spaces. The battery includes, but is not limited to, lithium batteries or lithium polymer batteries, and nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drive mechanism 2 includes a first transmission component 21, a second transmission component 22, and a drive component 23. The first transmission component 21 is connected to the first gripper 31; the second transmission component 22 is connected to the second gripper 32; the output end of the drive component 23 is connected to the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22, and can drive the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22 to move relative to the housing 1 in a first direction, so that the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 can be synchronously driven by the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22, resulting in higher motion consistency and avoiding clamping deviation caused by unilateral drive lag or offset.

[0079] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the drive assembly 23 includes a drive motor 231, a drive screw 232, and a drive nut 233. The drive screw 232 is located at the output end of the drive motor 231, and the drive motor 231 can drive the drive screw 232 to rotate around its own axis. The drive nut 233 is slidably connected to the housing 1 along a first direction and threadedly connected to the drive screw 232. The first transmission assembly 21 and the second transmission assembly 22 are both connected to the drive nut 233.

[0080] It is understandable that when the drive motor 231 drives the drive screw 232 to rotate around its own axis, the drive nut 233 cannot rotate with the drive screw 232 under the guidance of the housing 1, and therefore makes a linear reciprocating motion in the first direction. When the drive nut 233 moves in a linear motion, it drives the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22 to move synchronously in the first direction.

[0081] It should be noted that the drive motor 231 includes, but is not limited to, a stepper motor or a servo motor. Among them, the stepper motor can achieve high-precision positioning, while the servo motor has fast response and stable torque. By selecting different drive motors 231, different operational requirements can be adapted. The specific structure of the drive motor 231 will not be limited here.

[0082] Furthermore, since traditional mechanical structures (such as gears or cams) are prone to uneven clamping force due to transmission errors, this embodiment employs a drive motor 231, a drive screw 232, and a drive nut 233 working together to provide high-precision linear motion for the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22. This ensures stable torque output and precise displacement control, thereby guaranteeing consistency between clamping force and displacement and avoiding problems such as uneven clamping force and misalignment caused by transmission errors. Moreover, by setting the drive motor 231, drive screw 232, and drive nut 233, precise and controllable insertion depth and force for wire harness connections can be achieved, thus accurately controlling insertion parameters and improving insertion accuracy, solving the problem of traditional structures being unable to precisely control parameters.

[0083] More specifically, the housing 1 is fixedly provided with a guide portion 16, and the drive nut 233 is provided with a sliding portion 2331 that slides with the guide portion 16. The sliding portion 2331 extends along the first direction. When the drive screw 232 drives the drive nut 233 to move, due to the sliding engagement between the sliding portion 2331 on the drive nut 233 and the guide portion 16, the guide portion 16 will restrict the circumferential rotation of the drive nut 233, thereby providing a guiding effect for the drive nut 233, so that the drive nut 233 moves linearly along the first direction, thereby ensuring that the linear movement of the drive nut 233 is without deviation.

[0084] More specifically, multiple sliding parts 2331 are provided, and the multiple sliding parts 2331 are parallel to each other and spaced apart, so that the driving nut 233 is subjected to more uniform force and the sliding is more stable, thereby improving the smoothness of the sliding process.

[0085] Specifically, the drive assembly 23 also includes a first connector 235, which is connected to the sliding part 2331 and is disposed on both sides of the guide part 16, respectively, along with the drive nut 233. When the drive nut 233 moves relative to the housing 1 in the first direction, the drive nut 233 and the first connector 235 can respectively stop on both sides of the guide part 16. When the drive nut 233 moves towards the opening end 111 in the first direction, it drives the sliding part 2331 and the first connector 235 to move synchronously. At this time, the side of the first connector 235 away from the opening end 111 can stop on one side of the guide part 16 to achieve a limit. When the drive nut 233 moves away from the opening end 111 in the first direction, it drives the sliding part 2331 and the first connector 235 to move synchronously. At this time, the side of the drive nut 233 near the opening end 111 can stop on the other side of the guide part 16 to achieve a limit again, thereby accurately limiting the stroke of the drive nut 233 and preventing the drive nut 233 from overtraveling and coming off.

[0086] More specifically, the ends of the multiple sliding parts 2331 that are away from the drive nut 233 are all connected to the first connector 235 by nuts. Since the bolt connection is firm and reliable, and easy to disassemble and maintain, the above-mentioned components are easy to inspect and replace later.

[0087] More specifically, in this embodiment, the first connector 235 is a connecting block, which has a large force-bearing area and high connection strength. In other embodiments, the first connector 235 is a connecting plate or a connecting frame, which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions. Therefore, the specific structure of the first connector 235 is not limited here.

[0088] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the gripper mechanism 3 also includes a first support component 33 and a second support component 34. The first support component 33 is connected to the drive component 23 via a first transmission component 21, so that the drive component 23 and the first support component 33 can be powered through the first transmission component 21. The first gripper 31 is disposed on the first support component 33. The second support component 34 is connected to the drive component 23 via a second transmission component 22, so that the drive component 23 and the second support component 34 can be powered through the second transmission component 22. The second gripper 32 is disposed on the second support component 34. Both the first support component 33 and the second support component 34 are limited to the housing 1 along a first direction. When the drive component 23 drives the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22 to slide along the first direction, it drives the first support component 33 and the second support component 34 to move along a second direction toward each other or toward each other. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0089] It is understandable that when the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22 slide along the first direction with the drive component 23, since the first support component 33 and the second support component 34 are both limited to the housing 1 along the first direction, neither the first support component 33 nor the second support component 34 can move along the first direction. Thus, the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22 realize the reversal movement of the first support component 33 and the second support component 34, thereby ensuring that the first support component 33 and the second support component 34 can move closer to each other or further away from each other along the second direction.

[0090] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the first direction is the axial direction of the first extension 11, that is, the linear motion direction of the drive nut 233, the first transmission assembly 21 and the second transmission assembly 22; the second direction is the radial direction of the first extension 11, that is, the opposing opening and closing motion direction of the first support assembly 33 and the second support assembly 34, as well as the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the output end of the drive assembly 23 is provided with a transfer section 234. The first transmission assembly 21 includes at least one first transmission member 211, with both ends of the first transmission member 211 rotatably connected to the transfer section 234 and the first support assembly 33, respectively. The second transmission assembly 22 includes at least one second transmission member 221, with both ends of the second transmission member 221 rotatably connected to the transfer section 234 and the second support assembly 34, respectively. When the transfer section 234 moves in the first direction, it drives the first transmission member 211 and the second transmission member 221 to swing synchronously, causing the first transmission member 211 to push and pull the first support assembly 33 to move in the second direction, and the second transmission member 221 to push and pull the second support assembly 34 to move in the second direction.

[0092] Understandably, the above settings optimize the movement trajectory of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32, ensuring gripping stability and synchronization. This allows the grippers (i.e., the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32) to move more closely to the gripping requirements, ensuring that the grippers open and close synchronously and are subjected to uniform force. This avoids the insertion operation from being skewed due to asynchronous gripper movements.

[0093] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 23 also includes a second connector 236. One end of the second connector 236 is connected to the first connector 235, and the other end of the second connector 236 is provided with a transfer part 234. When the first connector 235 moves along the first direction with the sliding part 2331, it synchronously drives the second connector 236 to move. The movement of the second connector 236 drives the transfer part 234 to move synchronously, thereby realizing the power connection between the first connector 235 and the transfer part 234 through the second connector 236.

[0094] More specifically, in this embodiment, the second connector 236 is a connecting rod, which occupies little space and saves installation space inside the housing 1. In other embodiments, the second connector 236 is a connecting block, which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions. The specific structure of the second connector 236 is not limited here.

[0095] More specifically, in this embodiment, the transfer part 234 is a U-shaped adapter, which has two parallel and spaced-apart adapter plates 2341. The first transmission component 21 is disposed on both sides of the first support component 33 and connected to the two adapter plates 2341, thereby improving the motion stability of the first support component 33. The second transmission component 22 is disposed on both sides of the second support component 34 and connected to the two adapter plates 2341, thereby improving the motion stability of the second support component 34.

[0096] It is understandable that the U-shaped adapter itself has a symmetrical structure, which can realize the synchronous connection of the first support component 33 and the second support component 34 on both sides of the U-shaped adapter through the first transmission component 21 and the second transmission component 22, thereby ensuring the symmetrical force on the above components and avoiding uneven force and transmission deviation.

[0097] In other embodiments, the transfer unit 234 may be a transfer block or a transfer rod, etc., which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions. Therefore, the specific structure of the transfer unit 234 is not limited here.

[0098] Specifically, in this embodiment, both the first transmission member 211 and the second transmission member 221 are connecting pieces. One end of the connecting piece is hinged to the adapter plate 2341, and the other end is hinged to the corresponding first support component 33 or second support component 34. Because the connecting piece has a thin structure and is flexible, it can adapt to narrow installation spaces, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the housing 1. In other embodiments, the first transmission member 211 and / or the second transmission member 221 can also adopt a transmission link or a hinged arm, etc., which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions. The specific structure of the above components is not limited here.

[0099] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a first limiting part 13 and a second limiting part 14 spaced apart along a first direction. The first supporting component 33 includes a first supporting member 331, and the second supporting component 34 includes a second supporting member 341. The first supporting member 331 is located between the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 14 and is connected to the first gripper 31. The second supporting member 341 is located between the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 14 and is connected to the second gripper 32.

[0100] It is understandable that by setting the first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 14, the movement of the first support member 331 and the second support member 341 in the first direction can be restricted, thereby ensuring that the first support member 331 and the second support member 341 will not follow the drive assembly 23 to move in the first direction, but will instead move closer to or further away from each other in the second direction.

[0101] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the housing 1 has a limiting groove 15 circumferentially arranged inside. Along the first direction, the side of the limiting groove 15 closest to the drive assembly 23 is configured as a first limiting part 13, and the side of the limiting groove 15 furthest from the drive assembly 23 is configured as a second limiting part 14, so that both the first support member 331 and the second support member 341 are limited within the limiting groove 15 along the first direction. Both the first support member 331 and the second support member 341 are rotatably disposed in the limiting groove 15. The intermediate transfer part 234 is rotatably disposed around the first direction. When the intermediate transfer part 234 rotates, it drives the first support member 331 and the second support member 341 to rotate around the first direction, thereby enabling the first gripper member 31 and the second gripper member 32 to achieve 360° free rotation.

[0102] It is understandable that traditional tools, due to structural limitations, struggle to adapt to the insertion angle requirements in complex spaces. However, this embodiment, by rotating the transfer unit 234 around a first direction, allows the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to rotate freely 360°. This enables the device to be flexibly adjusted at any angle to adapt to narrow or irregularly shaped workstations, thus solving the problem of fixed angles being unsuitable for irregular or confined workstations. Furthermore, the aforementioned configuration allows the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to rotate 360°, enabling the device to accommodate any insertion angle between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, satisfying the insertion requirements of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 at different angles, thereby expanding the device's operational scenarios. Additionally, because the drive motor 231 can precisely adjust the insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, the gripper mechanism 3 maintains stable insertion force after rotation, preventing unstable insertion force or angle deviation that could affect the insertion quality of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200.

[0103] More specifically, in this embodiment, the transfer unit 234 is rotatably connected via a pin. Since the pin connection structure is simple and rotates smoothly, it facilitates assembly and subsequent maintenance. In other embodiments, the transfer unit 234 can also be rotatably connected via a bearing, achieving the same functionality. Therefore, no further limitations are placed on the specific rotatable connection method of the transfer unit 234.

[0104] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first support assembly 33 also includes a third support member 332. The opposing sides of the third support member 332 are connected to the transfer part 234 through the first transmission assembly 21 to ensure that the third support member 332 is subjected to force on both sides and moves more smoothly. The end of the third support member 332 away from the drive assembly 23 is connected to the first support member 331. The second support assembly 34 also includes a fourth support member 342. The opposing sides of the fourth support member 342 are connected to the transfer part 234 through the second transmission assembly 22 to ensure that the fourth support member 342 is subjected to force on both sides and moves more smoothly. The end of the fourth support member 342 away from the drive assembly 23 is connected to the second support member 341.

[0105] It is understandable that the transfer unit 234 drives the third support member 332 to move through the first transmission assembly 21, and the third support member 332 drives the first support member 331 to move; the transfer unit 234 drives the fourth support member 342 to move through the second transmission assembly 22, and the fourth support member 342 drives the second support member 341 to move. Through the above arrangement, the force transmission structure of the gripper mechanism 3 is more reasonable and the overall structure is more stable and reliable.

[0106] More specifically, in this embodiment, the first support member 331, the second support member 341, the third support member 332, and the fourth support member 342 are all plate-shaped structures. These plate-shaped structures provide a larger mounting surface, facilitating the assembly of the aforementioned components. In other embodiments, the aforementioned components may also adopt a block-shaped structure, achieving the same functional effects. Therefore, the specific structure of the aforementioned components is not limited further here.

[0107] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 have a locked state and an unlocked state. The connector also includes a locking mechanism 6, which is configured to switch the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 to the locked state or the unlocked state.

[0108] Understandably, traditional tools require manual adjustment of the grippers or tool replacement, which is time-consuming and prone to errors. This embodiment, by incorporating a locking mechanism 6, enables rapid locking and unlocking of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32, thereby improving gripper replacement efficiency and avoiding problems such as fixed grippers and poor adaptability. Furthermore, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 adopt a quick-change design, adaptable to various sizes of wire harness connectors, providing strong on-site quick-change capability, which helps improve operational efficiency and versatility, and reduces production costs.

[0109] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the locking mechanism 6 includes a locking member 61, which has a first position and a second position. When the locking member 61 is in the first position, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 are in a locked state; when the locking member 61 is in the second position, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 are in an unlocked state.

[0110] It is understandable that when the locking member 61 is in the first position, the locking member 61 interferes with the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32; when the locking member 61 is in the second position, the locking member 61 releases the interference with the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32, thereby achieving locking and unlocking of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 by switching the locking member 61 between the first position and the second position.

[0111] More specifically, the locking member 61 is provided with a locking part 611. When the locking member 61 is in the first position: at least a portion of the structure of the locking part 611 passes through the first gripper 31 and the corresponding first support assembly 33 and is engaged with the first support assembly 33, and / or, at least a portion of the structure of the locking part 611 passes through the second gripper 32 and the corresponding second support assembly 34 and is engaged with the second support assembly 34, thereby interfering with the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32. At this time, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 are in a locked state and cannot be disassembled.

[0112] When the locking member 61 is in the second position, the locking part 611 is pulled out from the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32, thereby releasing the interference with the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32. At this time, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 are in the unlocked state for easy disassembly and replacement.

[0113] More specifically, the locking element 61 includes a first locking element 612 and a second locking element 613. The first locking element 612 is used to lock or unlock the first gripper 31, and the second locking element 613 is used to lock or unlock the second gripper 32. This arrangement facilitates the individual replacement of the gripper on one side, thereby enabling independent control of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32, making operation more flexible and convenient.

[0114] In this embodiment, the locking member 61 is a spring-loaded pin. The outer peripheral wall of the spring-loaded pin is provided with a limiting step, which extends circumferentially along the spring-loaded pin and is configured as a locking part 611. The limiting step achieves precise engagement and locking with the first supporting component 33 and / or the second supporting component 34. In other embodiments, the locking member 61 may be a spring-loaded buckle or a pin-lock, etc., which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions. Therefore, the specific structure of the locking member 61 is not limited here.

[0115] Moreover, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 are provided with a through locking passage 311. The locking passage 311 is used to pass through the locking member 61, so that the locking part 611 can pass through the locking passage 311, thereby realizing the locking effect of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32. In addition, one side of the locking passage 311 is provided with a clearance opening 312 that connects to the outside, so that after the locking part 611 is pulled out from the locking passage 311, the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32 can disengage from the locking member 61 through the clearance opening 312, thereby realizing the unlocking effect of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32.

[0116] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 6 also includes an elastic element 62, which drives the locking element 61 to stop in the first position. It can be understood that the elastic element 62 provides an elastic driving force to the locking element 61, thereby facilitating the reset of the locking element 61 and maintaining the locked state of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32. The elastic element 62 may include, but is not limited to, a telescopic spring, an elastic top post, or a rubber elastomer, as long as it can continuously provide elastic support force. The specific structure of the elastic element 62 is not specified here.

[0117] More specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the first gripper 31 is detachably mounted to the first support 331 via the locking mechanism 6, and / or the second gripper 32 is detachably mounted to the second support 341 via the locking mechanism 6. The first support 331 and / or the second support 341 are provided with receiving grooves 3311, and the locking member 61 is slidably disposed in the receiving grooves 3311 to facilitate adjustment of the relative position of the locking member 61 within the receiving grooves 3311, thereby achieving the locking or unlocking function of the first gripper 31 and / or the second gripper 32.

[0118] More specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic element 62 is a spring. Specifically, for the first gripper 31 locked to the first support 331, both ends of the spring abut against the bottom of the receiving groove 3311 on the first locking member 612 and the first support 331, respectively, causing the first locking member 612 to stop at a first position under the support of the spring. For the second gripper 32 locked to the second support 341, both ends of the spring abut against the bottom of the receiving groove 3311 on the second locking member 613 and the second support 341, respectively, causing the second locking member 613 to stop at a first position under the support of the spring, thereby ensuring greater stability of the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 in the locked state.

[0119] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first gripper 31 is provided with a first contact portion 313 for contacting the first connector 100, and the second gripper 32 is provided with a second contact portion 321 for contacting the second connector 200. When the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 move toward each other, the first contact portion 313 on the first gripper 31 and the second contact portion 321 on the second gripper 32 can contact and push the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are inserted into each other, thereby improving the accuracy and quality of the insertion operation and avoiding damage caused by the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 directly pushing the corresponding connectors.

[0120] More specifically, the first contact portion 313 and the second contact portion 321 are provided with insulating sleeves, which can play a protective and insulating role, thereby protecting the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 from being scratched or short-circuited, and preventing the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 from directly pushing the corresponding connectors and causing damage.

[0121] Of course, in some embodiments, the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 are both made of insulating materials (such as engineering plastics or nylon), which can also achieve the above-mentioned functions, and no further limitations are made here.

[0122] The working process of the mating device will be explained below:

[0123] First, the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are pre-inserted and placed at the work station. According to the specifications of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, the locking member 61 is pressed, and the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 that are compatible with the specifications of the connectors are replaced. Then, the gripper mechanism 3 is rotated relative to the housing 1 in the first direction to rotate the first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 to the appropriate angle, so that the first contact portion 313 on the first gripper 31 corresponds to the first connector 100, and the second contact portion 321 on the second gripper 32 corresponds to the second connector 200.

[0124] When the start / stop element 4 of the grip 121 is pressed, the drive motor 231 starts and drives the drive screw 232 to rotate around its own axis. The drive screw 232 drives the drive nut 233 and its sliding part 2331 to move linearly in the first direction, thereby pulling the first connector 235, the second connector 236 and the transfer part 234 to move synchronously in the first direction.

[0125] The transfer unit 234 drives the first transmission assembly 21 and the second transmission assembly 22 to move, causing the first support assembly 33 and the second support assembly 34 to move towards each other in the second direction. The first gripper 31 and the second gripper 32 move together, so that the first contact part 313 and the second contact part 321 respectively smoothly abut against the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, and continuously push to complete the insertion of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200.

[0126] During the insertion process, the displacement data of the drive nut 233 and the output torque data of the drive motor 231 are transmitted to the control component 52 in real time through the sensing component 51. This allows the control component 52 to calculate the insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, as well as the actual length of the insertion component 300 along the insertion direction between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200. The control component 53 is then controlled to provide feedback based on the following conditions:

[0127] When the real-time insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reaches the preset insertion torque, and the actual length of the insertion component 300 along the insertion direction is equal to the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to provide a green light (i.e., a normal signal) to indicate that the insertion between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is qualified.

[0128] When the real-time insertion force between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 reaches the preset insertion torque, but the actual length of the insertion component 300 along the insertion direction is less than or greater than the preset length, the control component 52 controls the alarm component 53 to provide a red light (i.e., an abnormal signal) to indicate that the insertion between the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is unqualified.

[0129] After the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 are connected, release the start / stop component 4, the drive motor 231 stops driving, the device is reset, and it waits for the next operation.

[0130] Finally, it should be noted that other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein, and is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: Shell (1); The drive mechanism (2) is disposed in the housing (1); A gripper mechanism (3) is disposed in the housing (1) and includes a first gripper (31) and a second gripper (32). The drive mechanism (2) is configured to drive the first gripper (31) and the second gripper (32) to move toward each other or away from each other. When the first gripper (31) and the second gripper (32) move toward each other, the first gripper (31) and the second gripper (32) can push the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) so that the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are plugged into each other.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a first extension (11) and a second extension (12) connected to each other. The extension direction of the first extension (11) and the extension direction of the second extension (12) are set at an angle. The first extension (11) has an open end (111). The first gripper (31) and the second gripper (32) are both located at the open end (111). The second extension (12) is provided with a gripping part (121).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripping part (121) is movably provided with a start / stop member (4), which is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism (2) to drive or stop the first gripper (31) and the second gripper (32) to move toward each other or away from each other.

4. The connector according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first connector (100) and the second connector (200) are plugged together to form a plug-in assembly (300). The minimum length of the plug-in assembly (300) along the plugging direction of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) is a preset length. The plug-in device also includes an alarm mechanism (5), which includes: A sensing component (51) is used to detect the length of the plugging component (300) along the plugging direction of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200); The control component (52) is communicatively connected to the sensing component (51). An alarm component (53) is communicatively connected to the control component (52). In response to the insertion force between the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) reaching a preset insertion torque, and the length of the plug component (300) along the insertion direction of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) being equal to the preset length, the control component (52) controls the alarm component (53) to feed back a normal signal; when the length of the plug component (300) along the insertion direction of the first connector (100) and the second connector (200) is less than or greater than the preset length, the control component (52) controls the alarm component (53) to feed back an abnormal signal.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (2) includes: The first transmission component (21) is connected to the first gripper (31); The second transmission component (22) is connected to the second gripper (32); The drive assembly (23) has its output end connected to the first transmission assembly (21) and the second transmission assembly (22), and is capable of driving the first transmission assembly (21) and the second transmission assembly (22) to move relative to the housing (1) in a first direction.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving component (23) includes: Drive motor (231); A drive screw (232) is located at the output end of the drive motor (231), and the drive motor (231) can drive the drive screw (232) to rotate around its own axis; The drive nut (233) is slidably connected to the housing (1) along the first direction and threadedly connected to the drive screw (232). The first transmission assembly (21) and the second transmission assembly (22) are both connected to the drive nut (233).

7. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gripper mechanism (3) further includes: The first support assembly (33) is connected to the drive assembly (23) via the first transmission assembly (21), and the first gripper (31) is disposed on the first support assembly (33). The second support assembly (34) is connected to the drive assembly (23) via the second transmission assembly (22), and the second gripper (32) is disposed on the second support assembly (34). The first support component (33) and the second support component (34) are both limited to the housing (1) along the first direction. When the drive component (23) drives the first transmission component (21) and the second transmission component (22) to slide along the first direction, it causes the first support component (33) and the second support component (34) to move along the second direction toward each other or away from each other. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The output end of the drive assembly (23) is provided with a transfer part (234), and the first transmission assembly (21) includes at least one first transmission member (211), with the two ends of the first transmission member (211) rotatably connected to the transfer part (234) and the first support assembly (33), respectively. The second transmission assembly (22) includes at least one second transmission member (221), the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the transfer part (234) and the second support assembly (34), respectively.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first limiting part (13) and a second limiting part (14) spaced apart along the first direction. The first supporting component (33) includes a first supporting member (331), and the second supporting component (34) includes a second supporting member (341). The first supporting member (331) is located between the first limiting part (13) and the second limiting part (14) and is connected to the first gripper (31). The second supporting member (341) is located between the first limiting part (13) and the second limiting part (14) and is connected to the second gripper (32).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing (1) has a limiting groove (15) circumferentially arranged inside. Along the first direction, the side of the limiting groove (15) near the drive assembly (23) is configured as the first limiting part (13), and the side of the limiting groove (15) away from the drive assembly (23) is configured as the second limiting part (14). The first support member (331) and the second support member (341) are rotatably disposed in the limiting groove (15). The transfer part (234) is rotatably disposed around the first direction. When the transfer part (234) rotates, it drives the first support member (331) and the second support member (341) to rotate around the first direction.

11. The connector according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The first gripper (31) and / or the second gripper (32) have a locked state and an unlocked state. The connector further includes a locking mechanism (6) configured to switch the first gripper (31) and / or the second gripper (32) to the locked state or the unlocked state.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (6) includes: The locking member (61) has a first position and a second position. When the locking member (61) is in the first position, the first gripper (31) and / or the second gripper (32) are in the locked state; when the locking member (61) is in the second position, the first gripper (31) and / or the second gripper (32) are in the unlocked state.

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (6) further includes an elastic element (62) for driving the locking element (61) to stop at the first position.

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