Electric connector

Through the mating structure and automatic alignment mechanism of female and male connectors, the problem of insufficient efficiency and stability of existing electrical connectors when connecting small wires is solved, and fast and correct electrical connection and adaptability are achieved, which enhances the Reliability and sealing of the connection.

CN222146727UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT CORP OF CHINA LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202323473511.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-19
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing electrical connector structure is too simple, which makes it difficult to quickly locate and connect to the corresponding connection when connecting small wires, which reduces installation efficiency and makes errors prone, especially inconvenient operation in narrow areas or in environments with insufficient light.

Method used

Adopt the mating structure of female and male connectors, combining sliders, biasing members, elastic cylinders and rigid rings to achieve automatic angle adjustment and alignment, ensuring fast and correct matching of electrical connections, and passing through limit rings and limits The position ring groove increases connection reliability and adapts to various conductor specifications and thicknesses.

Benefits of technology

It improves the connection efficiency and stability of the electrical connector, realizes the convenience of blind insertion and locking, enhances the reliability and sealing of the connection, is suitable for various conductor types, and overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an electric connector, comprising: a female connector having a mounting seat fixed to a first cable, the mounting seat having a first accommodating portion; the inner plug is arranged in the first accommodating part and is provided with a first electric connecting part; the sliding block can slide in the length direction along the inner plug and is provided with a first shape matching part; and a male connector having a plug block fixed to the second cable, the plug block being insertable into the first receptacle and the plug block having a second receptacle, the second receptacle being able to receive the inner plug, the plug block having a second form-fitting portion, the second form-fitting portion being adapted to the first form-fitting portion, and the male connector having a second form-fitting portion, the second form-fitting portion being able to engage with the first form-fitting portion, the second form-fitting portion being able to engage with the second form-fitting portion. The insertion block is provided with a second electric connection part, and the second electric connection part is matched with the first electric connection part to achieve electric connection. The electric connector can realize automatic angle adjustment and alignment, thereby facilitating blind plugging and locking of the electric connector, and improving the connection efficiency of the electric connector.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of industrial technology and relates to an electric connector, which is a universal electric connector. Background Art

[0002] With the development of industrial technology, the complexity of the internal structure of electronic devices is increasing. Various components need to conduct various electrical signals through circuits, and electrical connectors are devices used to connect or link different cables or wire lines. A cable that transmits electrical signals can be integrated with multiple small wires. To connect the wires that transmit electrical signals, it is necessary to ensure that each small wire is connected one by one. However, the existing electrical connector structure is too simple. Therefore, when it is necessary to connect through an electrical connector, it is difficult to quickly locate the position of each small wire. Each small wire needs to be connected carefully to the corresponding small wires. The operator needs to carefully distinguish the small wires and connect them one by one, which takes a lot of time, is very inconvenient to install and use, reduces the installation efficiency and is prone to errors.

[0003] In the utility model patent with announcement number CN217589587 U, which was submitted by Chengdu Sanjiu Precision Technology Co., Ltd. on October 21, 2021 and published on October 14, 2022, an electrical connector for aviation aircraft is disclosed, including a socket insulating shell and a plug-in sleeve, the socket insulating shell is located on the left side of the plug-in sleeve; a threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer side of the socket insulating shell, a threaded plug-in sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the plug-in sleeve, the inner side of the threaded sleeve and the outer side of the threaded plug-in sleeve are both provided with threads, the threaded plug-in sleeve is inserted into the threaded sleeve and threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve; a slot is provided on the right side of the socket insulating shell, a positioning slot is provided at the upper end of the slot, a positioning plug is fixedly connected to the upper side of the left end of the plug-in sleeve, the plug-in sleeve is inserted into the slot and slidably connected to the inner wall of the slot. This electrical connector enables two wires to be quickly plugged in at the correct plugging position, which improves the connection efficiency of the electrical connector and enhances the connection stability of the electrical connector.

[0004] The technical content disclosed in this document solves the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology to a certain extent. However, it adopts a positioning plate and a positioning slot to achieve positioning, and still requires the staff to align the positioning plate with the positioning slot for insertion. When inserting the positioning plate in a small area or inside a device with insufficient light, the plate and the slot cannot be directly observed by the naked eye, making it inconvenient to insert the positioning plate.

[0005] Therefore, there is still a need to optimize the structure of the electrical connector in the prior art so as to provide an improved electrical connector, particularly a universal electrical connector, which can overcome one or more disadvantages in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide an electrical connector, which can improve the connection efficiency of the electrical connector and enhance the connection stability of the electrical connector.

[0007] According to one aspect of the utility model, an electrical connector is provided for electrically connecting a first cable to a second cable in a length direction, and may include:

[0008] A female connector, the female connector may have a mounting seat fixed to a first cable, the mounting seat having a first accommodating portion; an inner plug, the inner plug is arranged in the first accommodating portion and has a first electrical connection portion extending in the length direction; and a slider, the slider can slide along the inner plug in the length direction and has a first shape-fitting portion; and a male connector, the male connector may have an insert block fixed to a second cable, the insert block can be inserted into the first accommodating portion and the insert block may have a second accommodating portion, the second accommodating portion can receive the inner plug, wherein the insert block has a second shape-fitting portion, the second shape-fitting portion can match the first shape-fitting portion, and wherein the insert block has a second electrical connection portion, the second electrical connection portion can match the first electrical connection portion to achieve electrical connection.

[0009] This electrical connector can automatically adjust the angle and align the connector with the help of the matching structure of the female connector and the male connector, thereby facilitating blind insertion and locking of the electrical connector, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the connection efficiency of the electrical connector.

[0010] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the female connector may further include a biasing member, which is disposed between the mounting seat and the slider and biases the slider toward the free end of the inner plug. With the help of the biasing member, the matching guidance between the first form-fitting portion and the second form-fitting portion can be facilitated, and as the plug block overcomes the biasing force of the biasing member and moves toward the mounting seat, the plug block is guided to a correct orientation, thereby achieving rapid and correct matching of the first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion.

[0011] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the mounting seat can also include a base and an elastic tube extending from the base, the free end of the elastic tube is provided with a limit ring protruding radially inward, wherein the plug block is provided with a limit ring groove, and when the female connector and the male connector are in a mating connection state, the limit ring can be locked into the limit ring groove.

[0012] By locking the limiting ring into the limiting ring groove, the female connector and the male connector can be prevented from being disengaged, thereby increasing the reliability of the connection.

[0013] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the elastic tube can be made of silicone or rubber. In this way, the elastic tube can be allowed to deform elastically in the radial direction so that the plug can be inserted into the elastic tube, and after being installed in place, the elastic tube has an elastic restoring force to allow the limit ring to be locked in the limit ring groove. In addition, through this elastic tube made of silicone or rubber material, the plug can be wrapped to play a sealing and guiding role, guide the plug insertion process, and seal the plug to play an explosion-proof role.

[0014] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the mounting seat may further include a rigid ring and an elastic ring connected between the rigid ring and the base, wherein the rigid ring is circumferentially arranged outside the elastic tube and can move along the length direction, wherein the elastic ring biases the rigid ring toward the free end of the elastic tube, and in the connected state, the rigid ring at least partially presses against the free end of the elastic tube. The rigid ring can be used as a locking guarantee mechanism, and avoids accidental disengagement after the limit ring is locked in the limit ring groove, thereby further increasing the reliability of the connection.

[0015] According to the above aspects of the utility model, in order to better increase the connection reliability and enhance the explosion-proof effect, preferably, the rigid ring can be made of titanium alloy.

[0016] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the first form-fitting portion is formed into a sloped shape, and the second form-fitting portion is formed into a matching sloped shape that matches the first form-fitting portion. Through this matching, it has the function of guiding and automatic alignment, and allows the plug to be blindly inserted into the elastic cylinder and aligned in a desired orientation, so as to quickly connect the first electrical connection portion to the second electrical connection portion.

[0017] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, the first electrical connection part can be a socket, and the second electrical connection part can be a pin that matches the socket. In this way, the female connector wraps the male connector, the second receiving part wraps the inner plug, and the pin in the inner plug is inserted into the socket, forming a multiple nested matching connection structure, further enhancing the reliability of the connection.

[0018] According to the above aspects of the utility model, preferably, a guide rail is provided on the outer surface of the inner plug, and a guide groove is provided on the inner surface of the slider, and the guide rail cooperates with the guide groove to allow the slider to slide in the length direction relative to the inner plug, while preventing the slider from moving in the circumferential direction relative to the inner plug. In this way, it can further help improve the connection efficiency and facilitate the guiding cooperation of the plug block.

[0019] According to the above aspects of the utility model, in order to better facilitate the connection operation of the operator and further improve the connection efficiency, preferably, the first accommodating portion may include a cylindrical cavity, and the slider and the plug block may have a cylindrical outer surface to allow the plug block to rotate in the circumferential direction within the first accommodating portion.

[0020] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of the electrical connector according to the present invention may include but are not limited to the following aspects:

[0021] 1) The electrical connector according to the utility model can automatically adjust the angle, align, facilitate blind insertion, and lock.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the inclined cylindrical slider is hollow and can slide. It is installed on the inner plug. The slider is initially located at the rightmost end of the plug. The inclined surface of the slider corresponds to the inclined surface of the plug block, which has the functions of guiding and automatic alignment. It cooperates with the plug block to play the role of blind insertion, and the connection is relatively firm. In addition, it is also relatively convenient to loosen under the action of the biasing member. The elastic ring can play the role of a spring, pushing the rigid ring to move outward, and at the same time, the rigid ring sleeved outside the elastic tube can prevent the limit ring from falling out when it is not pushed by humans. In this way, the connection efficiency of the electrical connector can be improved, and the connection stability of the electrical connector can be enhanced.

[0023] 2) The electrical connector according to the utility model has strong sealing performance, explosion-proof and dust-proof.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the elastic tube (made of rubber) wraps the plug to play a sealing and guiding role, guides the insertion process of the plug, and seals the plug, thereby playing an explosion-proof role.

[0025] 3) The electrical connector according to the present invention is suitable for connecting various types of wires, regardless of model, thickness, etc.

[0026] Through the simple combination of the elastic tube, the inclined cylindrical slider and the plug-in block with an inclined end face, it can adapt to wires of various specifications and thicknesses, which is simple and convenient.

[0027] Therefore, the electrical connector of the utility model can meet the use requirements, overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and achieve the predetermined purpose. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to further clearly describe the electrical connector according to the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of an electrical connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the electrical connector is in a connected state;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of an electrical connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the electrical connector is in an unconnected state;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of a female connector of an electrical connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic side view of the female connector is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic perspective view of an inner plug and a slider of a female connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 A schematic perspective view showing a slider of a female connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view showing a male connector of an electrical connector according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention; and

[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic side view of a male connector is shown.

[0037] The above drawings are merely schematic and are not drawn strictly to scale.

[0038] List of reference numerals in the figures and embodiments:

[0039] 100-Electrical connector, including:

[0040] 10-female connector, including:

[0041] 11-Mounting base, including:

[0042] 11A-first accommodation portion;

[0043] 110- base;

[0044] 110A-shoulder;

[0045] 111- elastic tube;

[0046] 111A-limiting ring;

[0047] 112-rigid ring;

[0048] 113- elastic ring;

[0049] 12-Female plug, including:

[0050] 12A-first electrical connection portion;

[0051] 12B-guide rail;

[0052] 13- Sliders, including:

[0053] 13A-first shape-fitting portion;

[0054] 13B-Guide slot 2

[0055] 14- biasing member;

[0056] 20-male connector, including:

[0057] 21-Plug-in block, including:

[0058] 21A-second accommodation portion;

[0059] 21B-second shape-fitting portion;

[0060] 21C- second electrical connection portion;

[0061] 210 - base;

[0062] 211-limiting ring groove;

[0063] 200-first cable;

[0064] 300-second cable;

[0065] A-length direction;

[0066] C - circumferential direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] It should be understood that, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the present invention may adopt various alternative orientations and step sequences. It should also be understood that the specific devices shown in the drawings and described in the specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the utility model concepts disclosed and defined herein. Therefore, unless otherwise explicitly stated, the specific orientations, directions or other physical features involved in the various embodiments disclosed should not be considered as limitations.

[0068] Figure 1 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrical connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, wherein the electrical connector 100 is in a connected state; and Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of an electrical connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the electrical connector 100 is in an unconnected state.

[0069] As shown and as a non-limiting example, the electrical connector 100 can be used to electrically connect the first cable 200 to the second cable 300 in the length direction A. The first cable 200 and the second cable 300 can be various types of wires or wire harnesses, such as electric wires or wires, including various wire types and thicknesses.

[0070] The first cable 200 and the second cable 300 may each include a plurality of small or thin conductors or strands, and preferably, the first cable 200 and the second cable 300 may have the same number of small or thin conductors or strands. Of course, in an alternative embodiment, the first cable 200 and the second cable 300 may also be cables having only one conductor.

[0071] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the electrical connector 100 may mainly include a female connector 10 and a male connector 20, the female connector 10 may be connected to a first cable 200, and the male connector 20 may be connected to a second cable 300. In an alternative embodiment, the female connector 10 may be connected to the second cable 300, and the male connector 20 may be connected to the first cable 200.

[0072] Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of a female connector 10 of an electrical connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown; and Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic side view of the female connector 100 is shown.

[0073] As shown in the figure, the female connector 10 may mainly include a mounting seat 11 , an inner plug 12 and a slider 13 .

[0074] The mounting seat 11 may be used to fix or hold the first cable 200 . For example, the mounting seat 11 may be made of silicone and may be overmolded onto the end of the first cable 200 .

[0075] The mounting base 11 may include a base 110 and an elastic cylinder 111 extending from the base. For example, the elastic cylinder 111 may extend from the base 110 in a direction away from the first cable 200 and form a first receiving portion 11A, which may include a substantially cylindrical cavity.

[0076] In addition, the base 110 and the elastic tube 111 may both have a cylindrical outer surface shape, and the outer diameter of the elastic tube 111 may be smaller than the outer diameter of the base 110, so that a shoulder 110A may be formed between the base 110 and the elastic tube 111. As an example, the elastic tube 111 may be made of a non-metallic insulating material, such as silicone or rubber.

[0077] The free end of the elastic tube 111 opposite to the base 110 may be provided with a limiting ring 111A protruding radially inward. Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the stop ring 111A is disposed at the distal end of the free end of the elastic tube 111 and is circumferentially disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the elastic tube 111 .

[0078] The stop ring 111A may be integrally formed with the elastic tube 111, or may be separately formed and then fixed to the elastic tube 111 by welding, gluing, etc. As an example, the stop ring 111A may have a substantially semicircular cross section.

[0079] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown, the mounting seat 11 may further include a rigid ring 112 and an elastic ring 113 connected between the rigid ring 112 and the base 110. The rigid ring 112 may be circumferentially arranged outside the elastic cylinder 111.

[0080] For example, the elastic ring 113 may be connected between the shoulder 110A and the rigid ring 112. The elastic ring 113 can be elastically deformed in the length direction A, so that the rigid ring 112 can move along the length direction A, for example, away from or toward the base 110, that is, toward or away from the free end of the elastic ring 113. The elastic ring 113 may be configured to bias the rigid ring 112 away from the base 110, that is, toward the free end of the elastic tube 111.

[0081] Thus, in the absence of external force or in the connected state, the rigid ring 112 at least partially presses against the free end of the elastic cylinder 111. As an example, the rigid ring 112 may be made of metal or a metal alloy, such as a titanium alloy.

[0082] When in use, the operator can push the rigid ring 112 to the right so that the rigid ring 112 is sleeved outside the position of the limiting ring 111A to prevent the limiting ring 111A from bulging outward, thereby restricting the limiting ring 111A and preventing the limiting ring 111A from falling out of the limiting ring groove 211, that is, preventing the plug block 21 from falling out, thereby achieving a highly stable connection with good stability.

[0083] The inner plug 12 may be disposed in the first accommodation portion 11A and have a first electrical connection portion 12A extending in the length direction A. For example, the inner plug 12 may extend from the base 110 and be electrically connected to the first cable 200. For example, the first cable 200 may be plugged, crimped, bolted, snap-fitted, or welded to the inner plug 12.

[0084] As a non-limiting example, the first electrical connection portion 12A may be in the form of a socket, for example Figure 4As schematically shown in FIG. 1 , six sockets are provided on the end of the inner plug 12. In alternative embodiments, the first electrical connection portion 12A may also be in the form of a pin or a plug, and may have a different number and / or arrangement.

[0085] like Figure 3 As shown, the slider 13 can slide along the inner plug 12 in the length direction A and has a first form-fitting portion 13A. As a non-limiting example, the slider 13 can have a generally cylindrical shape, and preferably, the first form-fitting portion 13A can be formed in the shape of an inclined surface. In this way, the slider 13 can be in the form of an inclined cylinder having an inclined surface at its end.

[0086] Figure 5 A schematic perspective view of an inner plug 12 and a slider 13 of a female connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown; and Figure 6 A schematic perspective view of a slider 13 of a female connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0087] As shown in the figure, the slider 13 can slide along the inner plug 12 in the length direction A. To this end, a guide rail 12B may be provided on the outer surface of the inner plug 12, and the guide rail 12B may extend in the length direction A. Similarly, a guide groove 13B is provided on the inner surface of the slider 13, and the guide groove 13B penetrates the inner surface of the slider 13 and may also extend in the length direction A.

[0088] In this way, the guide rail 12B cooperates with the guide groove 13B to allow the slider 13 to slide in the length direction A relative to the inner plug 12 , while preventing the slider 13 from moving in the circumferential direction C relative to the inner plug 12 .

[0089] In addition, if Figure 1-3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the female connector 10 may further include a biasing member 14, which may be in the form of a spring (e.g., a linear spring, a helical spring, etc.), and may be sleeved on the inner plug 12. The biasing member 14 may be disposed between the base 110 and the slider 13, and bias the slider 13 toward the free end of the inner plug 12. For example, as the slider 13 moves toward the base 110, the linear spring may be compressed, thereby forcing the slider 13 to move away from the base 110, i.e., toward the free end of the inner plug 12.

[0090] Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of a male connector 20 of an electrical connector 100 according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown; and Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic side view of a male connector 20 is shown.

[0091] As shown in the drawings, the male connector 20 may mainly include an insert block 21. The insert block 21 may have a cylindrical outer surface to allow the insert block 21 to rotate in the circumferential direction C within the first accommodation portion 11A.

[0092] The plug block 21 may include a base 210, which may be used to fix or hold the second cable 300. The plug block 21 may be made of a composite material, such as PC material.

[0093] The insert block 21 can be inserted into the first receptacle 11A and has a second receptacle 21A which can receive the inner connector 12 .

[0094] As shown in the figure, the plug block 21 may have a second shape-matching portion 21B, which matches the first shape-matching portion 13A. For example, the end of the plug block 21 may be a slope, which may match the slope of the slider 13. In this way, the second shape-matching portion 21B is formed into the shape of a matching slope that matches the first shape-matching portion 13A.

[0095] In addition, if Figure 7 and 8 As shown in , the plug block 21 may have a second electrical connection portion 21C, and the second electrical connection portion 21C may be shaped as a pin that matches with the socket.

[0096] In an alternative embodiment, as described above, when the first electrical connection portion 12A is in the form of a pin or plug, the second electrical connection portion 21C may be in the form of a jack or socket. In addition, the number and arrangement of the second electrical connection portions 21C may be the same or similar to the first electrical connection portion 12A to allow a mating connection therebetween.

[0097] In this way, as the male connector 20 moves toward the female connector 10, the plug block 21 will move toward the slider 13 accordingly, and after contacting the inclined surface of the slider 13, it will tend to match the inclined surface, thereby guiding the plug block 21 to move to the desired position in the circumferential direction to allow the second electrical connection portion 21C to align and match with the first electrical connection portion 12A, thereby achieving electrical connection.

[0098] In addition, if Figure 1 , 2 As shown in FIGS. 7 and 7 , the insert block 21 may be provided with a limiting ring groove 211 , and when the female connector 10 and the male connector 20 are in a mating connection state, the limiting ring 111A may be locked into the limiting ring groove 211 .

[0099] The following describes an example use process of the electrical connector 100 according to the present invention. When in use, an operator can hold the first cable 200 (i.e. Figure 1-2The left wire in the figure) or the second cable 300 (i.e. Figure 1-2 When the insert block 21 is inserted into the elastic tube 111, the inclined cylindrical end surface of the slider 13 in the elastic tube 111 corresponds to the insert block 21.

[0100] Since the plug block 21 and the second cable 300 (ie Figure 1-2 The right side wire in the inner plug 12 is fixedly connected together, and under the guidance of the inclined surface of the inclined cylindrical end surface of the slider 13, it has the function of guiding automatic alignment, and the inclined surface of the plug block 21 will eventually be in close contact with the inclined surface of the inclined cylindrical end surface. At this time, the first electrical connection part (such as the jack) of the inner plug 12 and the second electrical connection part 21C (such as the plug or the conductor rod) on the plug block 21 are exactly in the corresponding position.

[0101] Then, the insert block 21 is pushed inward (ie, toward the base 110 ), so that the inclined cylinder presses the biasing member 14 , such as a linear spring, to move leftward. Then, the stop ring 111A falls into the stop ring groove 211 .

[0102] During insertion, the operator can hold the mounting base 11 with the left palm, and use the fingers to pull the rigid ring 112 to the left, so that the rigid ring 112 squeezes the elastic ring 113 to move to the left, and the limiting ring 111A can expand outward into the limiting ring groove 211. When the insertion is completed, the operator can let go, and the rigid ring 112 is pushed by the elastic restoring force of the elastic ring 113 to be sleeved on the outside of the limiting ring 111A, preventing the limiting ring 111A from falling out of the limiting ring groove 211, thereby achieving a stable connection.

[0103] The electrical connector 100 according to the utility model can solve the technical problem of the prior art that manual observation is required during installation, which makes installation inconvenient. The connection achieved by the electrical connector 100 is relatively firm, and under the action of the biasing member 14, it is also relatively easy to loosen, thereby making it more convenient to perform repeated plugging and unplugging operations.

[0104] As used herein, the terms "length direction", "circumferential direction" indicating position or orientation, and the terms "first", "second", etc. used to indicate order are only for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to better understand the concept of the present invention shown in the form of a preferred embodiment, and are not used to limit the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all orders, positions or orientations are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element / component / structure from another element / component / structure, and unless otherwise specified, do not represent any specific order, order of operation, direction or orientation. For example, in an alternative embodiment, the "first cable" may be the "second cable", and the "first form-fitting portion" may alternatively refer to the "second form-fitting portion".

[0105] In summary, the electrical connector 100 according to the embodiment of the present utility model overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and achieves the intended purpose of the utility model.

[0106] Although the electrical connector of the utility model is described above in combination with the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above examples are only for illustration and cannot be used as a limitation of the utility model. Therefore, various modifications and variations can be made to the utility model within the spirit of the claims, and these modifications and variations will fall within the scope required by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical connector (100) for electrically connecting a first cable (200) to a second cable (300) in a length direction (A), characterized in that: The electrical connector (100) comprises: A female connector (10), the female connector having a mounting seat (11) fixed to the first cable (200), the mounting seat having a first accommodating portion (11A); an inner plug (12), the inner plug being arranged in the first accommodating portion (11A) and having a first electrical connecting portion (12A) extending in the length direction (A); and a slider (13), the slider being able to slide along the inner plug (12) in the length direction (A) and having a first shape-fitting portion (13A); and a male connector (20), the male connector having an insert block (21) fixed to the second cable (300), the insert block being insertable into the first receiving portion (11A) and the insert block (21) having a second receiving portion (21A) capable of receiving the inner plug (12), The plug block (21) has a second shape-matching portion (21B), the second shape-matching portion (21B) matches the first shape-matching portion (13A), and The plug block (21) has a second electrical connection portion (21C), and the second electrical connection portion (21C) matches the first electrical connection portion (12A) to achieve electrical connection.

2. The electrical connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female connector (10) further comprises a biasing member (14) which is disposed between the mounting seat (11) and the slider (13) and biases the slider (13) toward the free end of the inner plug (12).

3. The electrical connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat (11) further comprises a base (110) and an elastic tube (111) extending from the base, wherein a free end of the elastic tube is provided with a limiting ring (111A) protruding radially inwards. The insert block (21) is provided with a limit ring groove (211), and when the female connector (10) and the male connector (20) are in a mating connection state, the limit ring (111A) can be locked into the limit ring groove (211).

4. The electrical connector (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic tube (111) is made of silica gel or rubber.

5. The electrical connector (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat (11) further comprises a rigid ring (112) and an elastic ring (113) connected between the rigid ring (112) and the base (110), wherein the rigid ring (112) is circumferentially arranged outside the elastic tube (111) and is movable along the length direction (A), The elastic ring (113) biases the rigid ring (112) toward the free end of the elastic tube (111), and in the connected state, the rigid ring (112) at least partially presses against the free end of the elastic tube (111).

6. The electrical connector (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rigid ring (112) is made of titanium alloy.

7. The electrical connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first form-fitting portion (13A) is formed into a sloped shape, and the second form-fitting portion (21B) is formed into a matching sloped shape that matches the first form-fitting portion (13A).

8. The electrical connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first electrical connection part (12A) is a socket, and the second electrical connection part (21C) is a pin that matches the socket.

9. The electrical connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A guide rail (12B) is provided on the outer surface of the inner plug (12), and a guide groove (13B) is provided on the inner surface of the slider (13); the guide rail (12B) cooperates with the guide groove (13B) to allow the slider (13) to slide relative to the inner plug (12) in the length direction (A), while preventing the slider (13) from moving relative to the inner plug (12) in the circumferential direction (C).

10. The electrical connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first receiving portion (11A) includes a cylindrical cavity, and the slider (13) and the insert block (21) have cylindrical outer surfaces to allow the insert block (21) to rotate in a circumferential direction (C) within the first receiving portion (11A).