Waterproof structure of connector
By designing waterproof connection caps and sealing structures on the connectors, using limit sealing tables, sealing grooves and sealing gaskets, combined with fine threads and outer sealing protective sleeves, the problem of insufficient waterproof performance of existing connectors is solved, and the improvement is achieved High sealing and reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420907795.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-28
AI Technical Summary
When existing connectors are exposed to rain or immersed in water for a long time, the water penetrates through the gaps of the threaded connection, which poses safety risks and lacks waterproof performance.
A connector waterproof structure is designed, including a waterproof connection cap on the outside of the connector's mother seat and the male seat, and a multiple sealing structure using a limit sealing table, sealing groove and sealing gasket, combining fine threads and outer sealing protective sleeves. , enhance sealing.
It effectively improves the waterproof performance of the connector, ensures the overall sealing between the mother seat and the male seat, avoids water penetration, and enhances reliability in wet environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to connectors, and in particular relates to a waterproof structure of a connector. Background Art
[0002] The electrical connector is mainly used to ensure the smooth flow of current between the conductors and segments of the contact network. It is an important part of the main circuit of the contact network. In addition to meeting general performance requirements, the electrical connector must have good contact, reliable operation, and easy maintenance. Its reliability directly affects the normal operation of the aircraft circuit and involves the safety of the entire host. As the main electrical component, automotive electrical connectors are being widely used in automotive electronic equipment and systems. Electrical connectors are the basic components necessary to form a complete system in the electrical system. Waterproof performance is very important. The existing connector waterproof structure is mostly improved by setting a nut structure on the outside of one end of the connector. The threaded connection has a certain degree of waterproofness, but in special circumstances, when the connector is exposed to rain or immersed in water for a long time, water will penetrate into the connector through the gap of the threaded connection, which poses certain safety hazards.
[0003] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a waterproof structure for a connector. To solve the above technical problem, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0005] A connector waterproof structure comprises a connector female seat and a connector male seat matched therewith, wherein a limited sealing platform 1 is arranged on the outer diameter of the connector female seat, a waterproof connecting cap 1 is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector male seat, a limited sealing platform 2 is arranged on the outer diameter of the connector male seat, a waterproof connecting cap 2 is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector male seat, a waterproof sealing groove 3 is arranged on the outer end faces of the limited sealing platform 1 and the limited sealing platform 2, a waterproof sealing groove 4 is arranged on the inner end faces of the waterproof connecting cap 1 and the waterproof connecting cap 2, a sealing gasket 2 is arranged between the waterproof sealing groove 3 and the waterproof sealing groove 4, the waterproof sealing groove 4 is located on the sealing platform mating end plate of the waterproof connecting cap 2, and an outer sealing protective sleeve is integrally arranged at the outer end position of the waterproof connecting cap 2, which is used to ensure the sealing of the waterproof connecting cap 1 with the end face of the connector female seat, and the sealing of the waterproof connecting cap 2 with the end face of the connector male seat.
[0006] As a further solution of the utility model: an internal thread is arranged on the inner diameter of the waterproof connection cap 1, a waterproof locking cylinder is arranged at the middle position in the radial direction of the waterproof connection cap 2 extending toward one end of the connector female seat, an external thread is processed on the outer wall of the waterproof locking cylinder, and the waterproof locking cylinder is connected to the inner wall of the waterproof connection cap 1 through a threaded connection.
[0007] As a further solution of the utility model: the external thread is a fine pitch thread, a waterproof sealing groove 1 is provided at the end position of the waterproof connecting cap 1, and a waterproof sealing groove 2 is processed on the plane corresponding to the waterproof sealing groove 1 on the waterproof connecting cap 2, which is used to enhance the sealing performance of the waterproof connecting cap 1 and the waterproof connecting cap 2.
[0008] As a further solution of the utility model: the waterproof sealing groove 2 is a double groove structure, and a sealing gasket 1 is arranged between the waterproof sealing groove 1 and the waterproof sealing groove 2. The size specification of the sealing gasket 1 is compatible with the size specifications of the waterproof sealing groove 1 and the waterproof sealing groove 2. The double sealing groove structure design has better waterproof performance.
[0009] As a further solution of the utility model: the central positions of the waterproof connection cap 1 and the waterproof connection cap 2 are both provided with through holes for easy installation on the outside of the connector.
[0010] After adopting the above technical scheme, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.
[0011] The waterproof structure of the connector of the utility model comprises a waterproof connection cap 1 arranged on the outside of the connector female seat, and a waterproof connection cap 2 arranged on the outside of the connector male seat. A sealing structure of a waterproof sealing groove and a sealing gasket is arranged on the mating surface of the waterproof connection cap and the limiting sealing platform of the connector to ensure the sealing performance of the mating position between the connector and the waterproof connection cap end.
[0012] The waterproof connection cap 1 and the waterproof connection cap 2 of the utility model are matched with each other through fine-pitch threads, and a waterproof sealing groove 1, a waterproof sealing groove 2, a sealing gasket 1 and an outer sealing protective sleeve are arranged at the contact position of the end heads, so as to further improve the sealing performance of the connection between the waterproof connection cap 1 and the waterproof connection cap 2, and the multiple sealing and waterproof structures ensure the overall waterproof performance of the connection between the connector female seat and the connector male seat.
[0013] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The accompanying drawings are part of this application and are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The schematic embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 It is the front view of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection and use state of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged view of point A of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the waterproof connecting cap of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1. Connector female seat; 2. Connector male seat; 3. Waterproof connection cap 1; 4. Waterproof connection cap 2; 5. Limit sealing platform 1; 6. Limit sealing platform 2; 7. Through hole; 8. Sealing platform matching end plate; 9. Waterproof locking cylinder; 10. External sealing protective sleeve; 11. Waterproof sealing groove 1; 12. Sealing gasket 1; 13. Waterproof sealing groove 3; 14. Sealing gasket 2; 15. Waterproof sealing groove 2; 16. Waterproof sealing groove 4; 17. External thread.
[0021] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the connector waterproof structure includes a connector female seat 1 and a connector male seat 2 matched therewith, a limited sealing platform 1 5 is arranged on the outer diameter of the connector female seat 1, a waterproof connecting cap 1 3 is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector female seat 1, a limited sealing platform 2 6 is arranged on the outer diameter of the connector male seat 2, a waterproof connecting cap 2 4 is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector male seat 2, a waterproof sealing groove 3 13 is arranged on the outer end faces of the limited sealing platform 1 5 and the limited sealing platform 2 6, a waterproof sealing groove 4 16 is arranged on the inner end faces of the waterproof connecting cap 1 3 and the waterproof connecting cap 2 4, a sealing gasket 2 14 is arranged between the waterproof sealing groove 3 13 and the waterproof sealing groove 4 16, the waterproof sealing groove 4 16 is located on the sealing platform matching end plate 8 of the waterproof connecting cap 2 4, and an outer sealing protective sleeve 10 is integrally arranged at the outer end position of the waterproof connecting cap 2 4, which is used to ensure the sealing of the waterproof connecting cap 1 3 and the end face of the connector female seat 1, and the sealing of the waterproof connecting cap 2 4 and the end face of the connector male seat 2.
[0024] Among them, an internal thread is arranged on the inner diameter of the waterproof connecting cap 1 3, a waterproof locking cylinder 9 is arranged at the middle position in the radial direction of the waterproof connecting cap 2 4 and extends toward one end of the connector female seat 1, an external thread 17 is processed on the outer wall of the waterproof locking cylinder 9, and the waterproof locking cylinder 9 is connected to the inner wall of the waterproof connecting cap 1 3 by a threaded connection.
[0025] The external thread 17 is a fine pitch thread, and a waterproof sealing groove 11 is provided at the end of the waterproof connecting cap 13. A waterproof sealing groove 2 15 is processed on the plane corresponding to the waterproof sealing groove 11 on the waterproof connecting cap 24 to enhance the sealing performance of the waterproof connecting cap 13 and the waterproof connecting cap 24.
[0026] The waterproof sealing groove 15 is a double groove structure, and a sealing gasket 12 is arranged between the waterproof sealing groove 11 and the waterproof sealing groove 15. The size specification of the sealing gasket 12 is compatible with the size specifications of the waterproof sealing groove 11 and the waterproof sealing groove 15. The double sealing groove structure design has better waterproof performance.
[0027] The waterproof connection cap 1 3 and the waterproof connection cap 2 4 are both provided with a through hole 7 at their center positions, so as to facilitate installation on the outside of the connector.
[0028] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: a waterproof connection cap 3 is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting sealing platform 15 of the connector female seat 1, and a waterproof connection cap 24 is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting sealing platform 26 of the connector male seat 2. After the connector female seat 1 and the connector male seat 2 are plugged and matched, the waterproof connection cap 3 and the waterproof connection cap 24 are used to further strengthen the waterproof connection. The internal thread of the waterproof connection cap 3 is tightened with the external thread 17 of the waterproof locking cylinder 9. When tightened, the inner end face of the waterproof connection cap 3 is aligned with the outer end face of the limiting sealing platform 5. The end faces are in contact, the inner end face of the waterproof connection cap 24 is in contact with the outer end face of the limit sealing platform 26, and under the action of the waterproof sealing groove 3 13, the waterproof sealing groove 4 16 and the waterproof pad 2, the waterproof connection cap 1 3, the waterproof connection cap 24 and the connector have good sealing performance. When tightened, the waterproof connection cap 1 3 is in contact with the inner end face of the waterproof connection cap 24, and under the action of the waterproof sealing groove 1 11, the waterproof sealing groove 2 15 and the sealing pad 2 14, the sealing performance of the connection between the waterproof connection cap 1 3 and the waterproof connection cap 24 is improved;
[0029] The novel structure of the present invention is reasonably designed and easy to install and use. The waterproof structure of the connector includes a waterproof connecting cap 1 3 arranged on the outside of the connector female seat 1, and a waterproof connecting cap 2 4 arranged on the outside of the connector male seat 2. A sealing structure of a waterproof sealing groove and a sealing gasket is arranged on the mating surface of the waterproof connecting cap and the limiting sealing platform of the connector to ensure the sealing of the end position of the connector and the waterproof connecting cap. The waterproof connecting cap 1 3 and the waterproof connecting cap 2 4 are matched by fine-pitch threads. A waterproof sealing groove 11, a waterproof sealing groove 2 15, a sealing gasket 12 and an outer sealing protective sleeve 10 are arranged at the end contact position to further improve the sealing of the connection between the waterproof connecting cap 1 3 and the waterproof connecting cap 2 4. The multiple sealing and waterproof structures ensure the overall waterproof performance of the connection between the connector female seat 1 and the connector male seat 2.
[0030] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Although the utility model has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the utility model. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modify the technical content suggested above into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of the utility model still falls within the scope of the solution of the utility model.
Claims
1. A connector waterproof structure, comprising a connector female seat (1) and a matching connector male seat (2), characterized in that: A limiting sealing platform (5) is provided on the outer diameter of the connector female seat (1), a waterproof connection cap (3) is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector female seat (1), a limiting sealing platform (6) is provided on the outer diameter of the connector male seat (2), a waterproof connection cap (4) is sleeved and installed on the outer side of the connector male seat (2), a waterproof sealing groove (3) (13) is provided on the outer side end faces of the limiting sealing platform (5) and the limiting sealing platform (6), a waterproof sealing groove (4) (16) is provided on the inner side end faces of the waterproof connection cap (3) and the waterproof connection cap (4), a sealing gasket (2) (14) is provided between the waterproof sealing groove (3) (13) and the waterproof sealing groove (4), the waterproof sealing groove (4) (16) is located on the sealing platform matching end plate (8) of the waterproof connection cap (4), and an outer sealing protective sleeve (10) is integrally provided at the outer end position of the waterproof connection cap (4).
2. The connector waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the waterproof connection cap 1 (3) is provided with an internal thread, and the waterproof connection cap 2 (4) is provided with a waterproof locking cylinder (9) extending from the middle position in the radial direction toward one end of the connector female seat (1), and the outer wall of the waterproof locking cylinder (9) is processed with an external thread (17).
3. The connector waterproof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The external thread (17) is a fine pitch thread, a waterproof sealing groove (11) is provided at the end of the waterproof connection cap (3), and a waterproof sealing groove (15) is processed on a plane corresponding to the waterproof sealing groove (11) on the waterproof connection cap (4).
4. The connector waterproof structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second waterproof sealing groove (15) is a double groove structure, and a sealing gasket (12) is arranged between the first waterproof sealing groove (11) and the second waterproof sealing groove (15), and the size specification of the sealing gasket (12) is mutually compatible with the size specifications of the first waterproof sealing groove (11) and the second waterproof sealing groove (15).
5. The connector waterproof structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The central positions of the waterproof connection cap 1 (3) and the waterproof connection cap 2 (4) are both provided with through holes (7).
