Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector includes: a housing having a height direction; a core body which is installed in the housing; and a terminal provided in the core and extending in the height direction, the core being floatingly mounted in the housing and being movable relative to the housing in a direction perpendicular to the height direction. According to the utility model, the core body is installed in the shell in the floating manner, so that even if the connector and the matching connector are staggered, the connector and the matching connector can be smoothly matched, and the connector and the matching connector cannot be damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector and a connector component comprising the connector. Background Art

[0002] A heavy-duty connector generally includes a housing, a core, and terminals. The core is fixed in the housing, and the terminals are installed in the core. In the prior art, the core cannot float relative to the housing. Therefore, when there is a misalignment between the heavy-duty connector and the mating heavy-duty connector, the two will be difficult to mate, and in serious cases, the two mating connectors will be damaged. In addition, in the prior art, there is no waterproof structure between the heavy-duty connector and the mounting panel, and between the heavy-duty connector and the mating heavy-duty connector, which makes it easy for water vapor to enter the heavy-duty connector, which will cause the heavy-duty connector to be damaged and fail. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided, comprising: a housing having a height direction; a core body installed in the housing; and a terminal arranged in the core body and extending along the height direction, wherein the core body is installed in the housing in a floating manner and can move relative to the housing in a direction perpendicular to the height direction.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first connecting hole is formed on the core body, a first threaded hole is formed on the shell, and the connector also includes a first threaded connector passing through the first connecting hole and threadedly connected to the first threaded hole; the diameter of the first threaded connector is smaller than the first connecting hole, and the axial directions of the first connecting hole and the first threaded hole are parallel to the height direction, so that the core body can move relative to the shell in the radial direction of the first connecting hole.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the core body has a first connecting ear, the shell has a first mounting portion protruding from the bottom wall of the shell, and the first connecting hole and the first threaded hole are respectively formed in the first connecting ear and the first mounting portion; the distance between the head of the first threaded connector and the first mounting portion in the height direction is greater than the thickness of the first connecting ear in the height direction, so that the core body can move relative to the shell in the height direction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first connecting ear has a first top surface and a first bottom surface opposite to each other in the height direction, and a first side surface connected between the first top surface and the first bottom surface and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shell; the first connecting hole extends between the first top surface and the first bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the first side surface, so that the first connecting hole is a semicircular slot hole with an open side.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the core body has a pair of first connecting ears opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the shell, and the shell has a pair of first mounting portions corresponding to the pair of first connecting ears respectively; the connector includes a pair of first threaded connectors, and the pair of first threaded connectors respectively connect the pair of first connecting ears to the pair of first mounting portions.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a first mounting plate, formed with a first mounting port; and a first sealing ring, arranged between the bottom wall of the shell and the first mounting plate, the bottom wall of the shell is fixed to the first mounting plate and formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the first mounting port to allow the first cable to pass through; a first sealing ring mounting groove for installing and positioning the first sealing ring is formed on the bottom wall of the shell, the first sealing ring surrounds the first mounting port and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the shell and the first mounting plate to achieve sealing between the two.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first threaded connection hole is formed on the first mounting plate, and the connector also includes a first screw, which passes through the bottom wall of the shell and the through hole on the first sealing ring and is threadedly connected to the first threaded connection hole to fix the shell to the first mounting plate.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first fool-proofing hole is formed at the bottom of one side of the shell, and a first fool-proofing protrusion is formed on the first mounting plate, and the first fool-proofing protrusion cooperates with the first fool-proofing hole to prevent the shell from being installed on the first mounting plate in an incorrect orientation.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a first end cover, which is installed on one end of the core body and has a first locking portion abutting against the end face of one end of the terminal to prevent the terminal from being pulled out of the core body, and a first elastic buckle is formed on the first end cover, and the first elastic buckle is snapped onto one end of the core body.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first cable hole allowing the first cable to pass through is formed on the first end cover, and the first cable is electrically connected to one end of the terminal and led out from the core through the first cable hole, and the other end of the terminal is used to mate with a mating terminal of a mating connector.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector further includes: an elastic sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the peripheral wall of the shell, and the elastic sealing ring is suitable for being squeezed between the shell of the connector and the mating shell of the mating connector to achieve sealing between the two.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a sealing ring installation groove is formed on the peripheral wall of the housing, and the elastic sealing ring is installed and positioned in the sealing ring installation groove.

[0016] According to another aspect of the utility model, a connector assembly is provided, which includes: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mating with the connector.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the mating connector includes: a mating shell, which is mated with the shell of the connector; a mating core, which is installed in the mating shell and is mated with the core of the connector; and a mating terminal, which is arranged in the mating core and is mated with the terminal of the connector, and the mating core is floatingly installed in the mating shell and can move relative to the mating shell in a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the mating shell.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second connecting hole is formed on the matching core body, a second threaded hole is formed on the matching shell body, and the connector also includes a second threaded connector passing through the second connecting hole and threadedly connected to the second threaded hole; the diameter of the second threaded connector is smaller than the second connecting hole, and the axial directions of the second connecting hole and the second threaded hole are parallel to the height direction, so that the matching core body can move in the radial direction of the second connecting hole relative to the matching shell body.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the matching core body has a second connecting ear, the matching shell body has a second mounting portion located on the bottom wall of the matching shell body, and the second connecting hole and the second threaded hole are respectively formed in the second connecting ear and the second mounting portion; the distance between the head of the second threaded connector and the second mounting portion in the height direction is greater than the thickness of the second connecting ear in the height direction, so that the matching core body can move in the height direction relative to the matching shell body.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the second connecting ear has a second top surface and a second bottom surface opposite to each other in the height direction, and a second side surface connected between the second top surface and the second bottom surface and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the matching shell; the second connecting hole extends between the second top surface and the second bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the second side surface, so that the second connecting hole is a semicircular slot hole with an open side.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the mating core body has a pair of second connecting ears opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the mating shell, and the mating shell has a pair of second mounting portions corresponding to the pair of second connecting ears respectively; the mating connector includes a pair of second threaded connectors, and the pair of second threaded connectors respectively connect the pair of second connecting ears to the pair of second mounting portions.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector assembly also includes: a second mounting plate, formed with a second mounting port; and a second sealing ring, arranged between the bottom wall of the mating shell and the second mounting plate, the bottom wall of the mating shell is fixed to the second mounting plate and formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the second mounting port to allow the second cable to pass through, and a second sealing ring mounting groove for installing and positioning the second sealing ring is formed on the bottom wall of the mating shell, the second sealing ring surrounds the second mounting port and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the mating shell and the second mounting plate to achieve sealing between the two.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second threaded connection hole is formed on the second mounting plate, and the mating connector also includes a second screw, which passes through the bottom wall of the mating shell and the through hole on the second sealing ring and is threadedly connected to the second threaded connection hole to fix the mating shell to the second mounting plate.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second fool-proofing hole is formed at the bottom of one side of the mating shell, and a second fool-proofing protrusion is formed on the second mounting plate, and the second fool-proofing protrusion cooperates with the second fool-proofing hole to prevent the mating shell from being installed on the second mounting plate in an incorrect orientation.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the mating connector also includes: a second end cover, which is installed on one end of the mating core body and has a second locking portion that abuts against the end face of one end of the mating terminal to prevent the mating terminal from being pulled out of the mating core body, and a second elastic buckle is formed on the second end cover, and the second elastic buckle is snapped onto one end of the mating core body.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second cable hole allowing the second cable to pass through is formed on the second end cover, and the second cable is electrically connected to one end of the mating terminal and led out from the mating core through the second cable hole, and the other end of the mating terminal is used to mate with the terminal of the connector.

[0027] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the utility model, the core body is floatingly installed in the shell. Therefore, even if there is a misalignment between the connector and the mating connector, it is possible to ensure that the connector and the mating connector can be mated smoothly without causing damage to the connector and the mating connector.

[0028] In some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an elastic sealing ring is provided between the housing of the connector and the mating housing of the mating connector, thereby effectively preventing water vapor from entering the connector and the mating connector.

[0029] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing a core body and a first end cover of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 6An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 7 show Figure 6 A transverse cross-sectional view of the connector assembly shown;

[0037] Figure 8 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Fig. 9 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Fig.10 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Fig.11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a mating core and a second end cover of a mating connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and in combination with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the implementation mode of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0042] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0043] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided, comprising: a housing having a height direction; a core body installed in the housing; and a terminal arranged in the core body and extending along the height direction, wherein the core body is installed in the housing in a floating manner and can move relative to the housing in a direction perpendicular to the height direction.

[0044] According to another general technical concept of the utility model, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises: the aforementioned connector; and a mating connector mating with the connector.

[0045] Figure 1A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 A transverse cross-sectional view of a connector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A plan cross-sectional view showing a connector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing a core 2 and a first end cover 9 of a connector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1, a core 2 and a terminal 3. The housing 1 has a lateral direction X, a longitudinal direction Y and a height direction Z. The core 2 is installed in the housing 1. The terminal 3 is arranged in the core 2 and extends along the height direction Z of the housing 1. The core 2 is installed in the housing 1 in a floating manner and can move relative to the housing 1 in a direction perpendicular to the height direction Z.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first connecting hole 22 is formed on the core 2, a first threaded hole 14 is formed on the housing 1, and the connector further comprises a first threaded connector 4 that passes through the first connecting hole 22 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 14. The diameter of the first threaded connector 4 is smaller than the first connecting hole 22, and the axial directions of the first connecting hole 22 and the first threaded hole 14 are parallel to the height direction Z, so that the core 2 can move relative to the housing 1 in the radial direction of the first connecting hole 22.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the core 2 has a first connecting ear 21, the housing 1 has a first mounting portion 11 protruding from the bottom wall of the housing 1, and the first connecting hole 22 and the first threaded hole 14 are respectively formed in the first connecting ear 21 and the first mounting portion 11. The distance between the head 41 of the first threaded connector 4 and the first mounting portion 11 in the height direction Z is greater than the thickness of the first connecting ear 21 in the height direction Z, so that the core 2 can move in the height direction Z relative to the housing 1.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting ear 21 has a first top surface 21a and a first bottom surface opposite to each other in the height direction Z, and a first side surface 21b connected between the first top surface 21a and the first bottom surface and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1. The first connecting hole 22 extends between the first top surface 21a and the first bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the first side surface 21b, so that the first connecting hole 22 is a semicircular slot with an open side.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the core 2 has a pair of first connecting ears 21 opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the housing 1, and the housing 1 has a pair of first mounting portions 11 respectively corresponding to the pair of first connecting ears 21. The connector 100 includes a pair of first threaded connectors 4, and the pair of first threaded connectors 4 connect the pair of first connecting ears 21 to the pair of first mounting portions 11 respectively.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes: a first mounting plate 5 and a first sealing ring 7. The first mounting plate 5 is formed with a first mounting opening 501. The first sealing ring 7 is disposed between the bottom wall of the housing 1 and the first mounting plate 5. The bottom wall of the housing 1 is fixed to the first mounting plate 5 and is formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the first mounting opening 501 to allow a first cable (not shown) to pass through. A first sealing ring mounting groove 17 for mounting and positioning the first sealing ring 7 is formed on the bottom wall of the housing 1. The first sealing ring 7 surrounds the first mounting opening 501 and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the housing 1 and the first mounting plate 5 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first threaded connection hole 5a is formed on the first mounting plate 5, and the connector 100 also includes a first screw 8, which passes through the bottom wall of the shell 1 and the through hole on the first sealing ring 7 and is threadedly connected to the first threaded connection hole 5a to fix the shell 1 to the first mounting plate 5.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first fool-proofing hole 1b is formed at the bottom of one side of the shell 1, and a first fool-proofing protrusion 5b is formed on the first mounting plate 5. The first fool-proofing protrusion 5b cooperates with the first fool-proofing hole 1b to prevent the shell 1 from being installed on the first mounting plate 5 in the wrong orientation.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 100 further includes a first end cover 9, which is mounted on one end of the core 2 and has a first locking portion 9a that abuts against an end surface of one end of the terminal 3 to prevent the terminal 3 from being pulled out of the core 2. A first elastic buckle 9c is formed on the first end cover 9, and the first elastic buckle 9c is snapped onto one end of the core 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first cable hole 9b allowing the first cable to pass through is formed on the first end cover 9, and the first cable is electrically connected to one end of the terminal 3 and led out from the core 2 through the first cable hole 9b, and the other end of the terminal 3 is used to mate with the mating terminal 3' of the mating connector 100'.

[0056] Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 7 show Figure 6 A transverse cross-sectional view of the connector assembly shown; Figure 8 A transverse cross-sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. 9 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating connector 100' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a mating connector 100 ′ according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a mating core 2 ′ and a second end cover 9 ′ of a mating connector 100 ′ according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 100 further includes an elastic sealing ring 6, which is sleeved on the outside of the peripheral wall of the housing 1. The elastic sealing ring 6 is suitable for being squeezed between the housing 1 of the connector 100 and the mating housing 1' of the mating connector 100' to achieve sealing between the two.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring installation groove 16 is formed on the peripheral wall of the housing 1 , and the elastic sealing ring 6 is installed and positioned in the sealing ring installation groove 16 .

[0059] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector 100 and a mating connector 100 ′, wherein the mating connector 100 ′ is mated with the connector 100 .

[0060] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector 100' comprises: a mating housing 1', a mating core 2' and a mating terminal 3'. The mating housing 1' is mated with the housing 1 of the connector 100. The mating core 2' is installed in the mating housing 1' and is mated with the core 2 of the connector 100. The mating terminal 3' is arranged in the mating core 2' and is mated with the terminal 3 of the connector 100. The mating core 2' is installed in the mating housing 1' in a floating manner, and can move relative to the mating housing 1' in a direction perpendicular to the height direction Z of the mating housing 1'.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second connection hole 22' is formed on the mating core 2', a second threaded hole 14' is formed on the mating housing 1', and the connector further comprises a second threaded connector 4' that passes through the second connection hole 22' and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole 14'. The diameter of the second threaded connector 4' is smaller than the second connection hole 22', and the axial directions of the second connection hole 22' and the second threaded hole 14' are parallel to the height direction Z, so that the mating core 2' can move in the radial direction of the second connection hole 22' relative to the mating housing 1'.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating core 2' has a second connecting ear 21', the mating housing 1' has a second mounting portion 11' located on the bottom wall of the mating housing 1', and the second connecting hole 22' and the second threaded hole 14' are respectively formed in the second connecting ear 21' and the second mounting portion 11'. The distance between the head 41' of the second threaded connector 4' and the second mounting portion 11' in the height direction Z is greater than the thickness of the second connecting ear 21' in the height direction Z, so that the mating core 2' can move in the height direction Z relative to the mating housing 1'.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second connecting ear 21' has a second top surface 21a' and a second bottom surface opposite to each other in the height direction Z, and a second side surface 21b' connected between the second top surface 21a' and the second bottom surface and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y of the mating housing 1'. The second connecting hole 22' extends between the second top surface 21a' and the second bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the second side surface 21b', so that the second connecting hole 22' is a semicircular slot with an open side.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating core 2' has a pair of second connecting ears 21' opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction Y of the mating housing 1', and the mating housing 1' has a pair of second mounting portions 11' respectively corresponding to the pair of second connecting ears 21'. The mating connector 100' includes a pair of second threaded connectors 4', and the pair of second threaded connectors 4' respectively connect the pair of second connecting ears 21' to the pair of second mounting portions 11'.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly further includes: a second mounting plate 5' and a second sealing ring 7'. The second mounting plate 5' is formed with a second mounting port 501'. The second sealing ring 7' is disposed between the bottom wall of the mating housing 1' and the second mounting plate 5'. The bottom wall of the mating housing 1' is fixed to the second mounting plate 5' and is formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the second mounting port 501' to allow a second cable (not shown) to pass through. A second sealing ring mounting groove 17' for mounting and positioning the second sealing ring 7' is formed on the bottom wall of the mating housing 1', and the second sealing ring 7' surrounds the second mounting port 501' and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the mating housing 1' and the second mounting plate 5' to achieve a seal therebetween.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second threaded connection hole 5a' is formed on the second mounting plate 5', and the mating connector 100' also includes a second screw 8', which passes through the bottom wall of the mating shell 1' and the through hole on the second sealing ring 7' and is threadedly connected to the second threaded connection hole 5a' to fix the mating shell 1' to the second mounting plate 5'.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second fool-proofing hole 1b' is formed at the bottom of one side of the mating shell 1', and a second fool-proofing protrusion 5b' is formed on the second mounting plate 5'. The second fool-proofing protrusion 5b' cooperates with the second fool-proofing hole 1b' to prevent the mating shell 1' from being installed on the second mounting plate 5' in an incorrect orientation.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the mating connector 100' further includes a second end cap 9', which is mounted on one end of the mating core 2' and has a second locking portion 9a' that abuts against an end surface of one end of the mating terminal 3' to prevent the mating terminal 3' from being pulled out of the mating core 2'. A second elastic buckle 9c' is formed on the second end cap 9', and the second elastic buckle 9c' is snapped onto one end of the mating core 2'.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second cable hole 9b' is formed on the second end cover 9' to allow the second cable to pass through. One end of the second cable is electrically connected to the mating terminal 3' and is led out from the mating core 2' through the second cable hole 9b'. The other end of the mating terminal 3' is used to mate with the terminal 3 of the connector 100.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0071] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0072] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0073] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) having a height direction (Z); A core (2) is installed in the housing (1); and A terminal (3) is arranged in the core (2) and extends along the height direction (Z), The core (2) is mounted in the housing (1) in a floating manner and is movable relative to the housing (1) in a direction perpendicular to the height direction (Z).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting hole (22) is formed on the core (2), a first threaded hole (14) is formed on the housing (1), and the connector further comprises a first threaded connector (4) passing through the first connecting hole (22) and threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (14); The diameter of the first threaded connection member (4) is smaller than that of the first connection hole (22), and the axial directions of the first connection hole (22) and the first threaded hole (14) are parallel to the height direction (Z), so that the core (2) can move relative to the shell (1) in the radial direction of the first connection hole (22).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The core (2) has a first connecting ear (21), the shell (1) has a first mounting portion (11) protruding from the bottom wall of the shell (1), and the first connecting hole (22) and the first threaded hole (14) are respectively formed in the first connecting ear (21) and the first mounting portion (11); The distance between the head (41) of the first threaded connection member (4) and the first mounting portion (11) in the height direction (Z) is greater than the thickness of the first connecting ear (21) in the height direction (Z), so that the core (2) can move relative to the shell (1) in the height direction (Z).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting ear (21) comprises a first top surface (21a) and a first bottom surface which are opposite to each other in the height direction (Z), and a first side surface (21b) which is connected between the first top surface (21a) and the first bottom surface and is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the housing (1); The first connection hole (22) extends between the first top surface (21a) and the first bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the first side surface (21b), so that the first connection hole (22) is a semicircular slot hole with an open side.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The core (2) has a pair of first connecting ears (21) opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the shell (1), and the shell (1) has a pair of first mounting portions (11) respectively corresponding to the pair of first connecting ears (21); The connector (100) comprises a pair of first threaded connectors (4), wherein the pair of first threaded connectors (4) respectively connect the pair of first connecting ears (21) to the pair of first mounting portions (11).

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first mounting plate (5) formed with a first mounting opening (501); and A first sealing ring (7) is arranged between the bottom wall of the housing (1) and the first mounting plate (5), The bottom wall of the housing (1) is fixed to the first mounting plate (5) and is formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the first mounting opening (501) to allow the first cable to pass through. A first sealing ring installation groove (17) for installing and positioning the first sealing ring (7) is formed on the bottom wall of the housing (1); the first sealing ring (7) surrounds the first installation opening (501) and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the housing (1) and the first installation plate (5) to achieve sealing between the two.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first threaded connection hole (5a) is formed on the first mounting plate (5), and the connector (100) further includes a first screw (8), which passes through the bottom wall of the housing (1) and the through hole on the first sealing ring (7) and is threadedly connected to the first threaded connection hole (5a) to fix the housing (1) to the first mounting plate (5).

8. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first fool-proofing hole (1b) is formed at the bottom of one side of the shell (1), and a first fool-proofing protrusion (5b) is formed on the first mounting plate (5), wherein the first fool-proofing protrusion (5b) cooperates with the first fool-proofing hole (1b) to prevent the shell (1) from being installed on the first mounting plate (5) in an incorrect orientation.

9. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: a first end cover (9) mounted on one end of the core (2) and having a first locking portion (9a) abutting against an end surface of one end of the terminal (3) to prevent the terminal (3) from being pulled out of the core (2); A first elastic buckle (9c) is formed on the first end cover (9), and the first elastic buckle (9c) is buckled onto one end of the core body (2).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first cable hole (9b) is formed on the first end cover (9) for allowing the first cable to pass through; the first cable is electrically connected to one end of the terminal (3) and is led out of the core (2) through the first cable hole (9b); the other end of the terminal (3) is used to mate with a mating terminal (3') of a mating connector (100').

11. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: Also includes: An elastic sealing ring (6) is sleeved on the outside of the peripheral wall of the housing (1). The elastic sealing ring (6) is suitable for being squeezed between the housing (1) of the connector (100) and the matching housing (1') of the matching connector (100') to achieve sealing between the two.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: A sealing ring installation groove (16) is formed on the peripheral wall of the housing (1), and the elastic sealing ring (6) is installed and positioned in the sealing ring installation groove (16).

13. A connector assembly, characterized in that: include: The connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12; and A mating connector (100') is mated with the connector (100).

14. The connector assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The mating connector (100') comprises: A mating housing (1') mating with the housing (1) of the connector (100); A mating core (2') is installed in the mating housing (1') and is mated with the core (2) of the connector (100); and A mating terminal (3') is arranged in the mating core (2') and is mated with the terminal (3) of the connector (100). The mating core (2') is installed in the mating housing (1') in a floating manner, and can move relative to the mating housing (1') in a direction perpendicular to the height direction (Z) of the mating housing (1').

15. The connector assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that: A second connecting hole (22') is formed on the mating core (2'), a second threaded hole (14') is formed on the mating housing (1'), and the connector further comprises a second threaded connector (4') passing through the second connecting hole (22') and threadedly connected to the second threaded hole (14'); The diameter of the second threaded connection member (4') is smaller than that of the second connection hole (22'), and the axial directions of the second connection hole (22') and the second threaded hole (14') are parallel to the height direction (Z), so that the matching core body (2') can move in the radial direction of the second connection hole (22') relative to the matching shell body (1').

16. The connector assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The mating core (2') has a second connecting ear (21'), the mating shell (1') has a second mounting portion (11') located on the bottom wall of the mating shell (1'), and the second connecting hole (22') and the second threaded hole (14') are respectively formed in the second connecting ear (21') and the second mounting portion (11'); The distance between the head of the second threaded connection member (4') and the second mounting portion (11') in the height direction (Z) is greater than the thickness of the second connecting ear (21') in the height direction (Z), so that the matching core (2') can move in the height direction (Z) relative to the matching shell (1').

17. The connector assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second connecting ear (21') comprises a second top surface (21a') and a second bottom surface which are opposite to each other in the height direction (Z), and a second side surface (21b') which is connected between the second top surface (21a') and the second bottom surface and is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) of the matching housing (1'); The second connection hole (22') extends between the second top surface (21a') and the second bottom surface and has a side opening formed on the second side surface (21b'), so that the second connection hole (22') is a semicircular slot with an open side.

18. The connector assembly according to claim 17, wherein: The mating core (2') has a pair of second connecting ears (21') opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the mating shell (1'), and the mating shell (1') has a pair of second mounting portions (11') respectively corresponding to the pair of second connecting ears (21'); The mating connector (100') comprises a pair of second threaded connectors (4'), and the pair of second threaded connectors (4') respectively connect the pair of second connecting ears (21') to the pair of second mounting portions (11').

19. The connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein: Also includes: A second mounting plate (5') is formed with a second mounting opening (501'); and The second sealing ring (7') is arranged between the bottom wall of the mating housing (1') and the second mounting plate (5'), The bottom wall of the mating housing (1') is fixed to the second mounting plate (5') and is formed with a bottom opening corresponding to the second mounting opening (501') to allow the second cable to pass through. A second sealing ring installation groove (17') for installing and positioning the second sealing ring (7') is formed on the bottom wall of the mating shell (1'); the second sealing ring (7') surrounds the second installation opening (501') and is squeezed between the bottom wall of the mating shell (1') and the second installation plate (5') to achieve sealing between the two.

20. The connector assembly according to claim 19, wherein: A second threaded connection hole (5a') is formed on the second mounting plate (5'), and the mating connector (100') further includes a second screw (8'), which passes through the bottom wall of the mating shell (1') and the through hole on the second sealing ring (7') and is threadedly connected to the second threaded connection hole (5a') to fix the mating shell (1') to the second mounting plate (5').

21. The connector assembly according to claim 19, wherein: A second fool-proof hole (1b') is formed at the bottom of one side of the mating shell (1'), and a second fool-proof protrusion (5b') is formed on the second mounting plate (5'). The second fool-proof protrusion (5b') cooperates with the second fool-proof hole (1b') to prevent the mating shell (1') from being installed on the second mounting plate (5') in an incorrect orientation.

22. The connector assembly according to claim 19, wherein: The mating connector (100') further comprises: a second end cover (9') mounted on one end of the mating core (2') and having a second locking portion (9a') abutting against an end surface of one end of the mating terminal (3') to prevent the mating terminal (3') from being pulled out of the mating core (2'); A second elastic buckle (9c') is formed on the second end cover (9'), and the second elastic buckle (9c') is buckled onto one end of the matching core body (2').

23. The connector assembly according to claim 22, characterized in that: A second cable hole (9b') is formed on the second end cover (9') for allowing the second cable to pass through; the second cable is electrically connected to one end of the mating terminal (3') and is led out of the mating core (2') through the second cable hole (9b'); the other end of the mating terminal (3') is used to mate with the terminal (3) of the connector (100).

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