Double-end matching electric connector

Abstract

The utility model provides a double-end matching electric connector which comprises a shell, a bottom plate capable of being connected to the shell, a supporting piece arranged on the bottom plate, a first conductor supported by the supporting piece, a second conductor arranged in a face-to-face and parallel mode relative to the first conductor, and a third conductor. A third conductor disposed between the first conductor and the second conductor and perpendicular to the first conductor and the second conductor, where the third conductor is configured to be non-grounded; wherein the shell is provided with a first port and a second port, the first port is configured to be capable of receiving a first electric wire, the first electric wire can be electrically connected to the first conductor and the third conductor so as to be electrically communicated with the first electric element, and the second port is configured to be capable of receiving a second electric wire, the second electrical conductor is electrically connectable to the second conductor and the third conductor to electrically communicate with the second electrical element, whereby the first electrical element is electrically connectable with the second electrical element through the dual-ended mating electrical connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a connector, in particular to a mating connector for electrical conductors. Background Art

[0002] Electrical connectors are widely used to connect various circuits and / or electrical devices. Considering the different objects to be connected, the different use environments (such as temperature, humidity, etc.), application occasions, working conditions, use frequency and other factors, there are a large number of standard electrical connectors on the market that meet specific needs. Often, when facing the connection needs between specific circuits and / or electrical devices, it is sufficient to select a suitable one from the various known standard electrical connectors on the market.

[0003] However, with the increasing degree of automation and the emergence of various demands for control, the interconnection between electrical devices has become more complex and diverse. In some cases, some control lines need to be overwritten with higher priority. This situation often involves safety systems. For example, in order to ensure the safe operation of the system, it is often necessary to urgently cut off the working state of the device or even the entire system even if at least one device in the control line control system is working. In order to connect this safety system to the original control line, connectors are required to participate in it to realize the corresponding functions.

[0004] Therefore, in order to achieve such connection, higher requirements are also put forward for the corresponding electrical connectors for such connection. However, the above requirements are difficult to achieve with the existing electrical connectors in the prior art, or even if they can be achieved, they may lead to various defects and problems such as incomplete matching and waste of resources.

[0005] In view of but not limited to the above-mentioned situations, it is desirable to provide a new type of electrical connector to solve or at least alleviate the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present application aims to provide a double-ended mating electrical connector, which is advantageous in at least one aspect over the prior art.

[0007] To this end, the present application provides, in one aspect, a double-headed mating electrical connector, characterized in that it includes: a shell, a base plate that can be connected to the shell, a support member arranged on the base plate, and a first conductor supported by the support member, a second conductor and a third conductor that are arranged face to face and parallel to the first conductor, the third conductor being arranged between the first conductor and the second conductor and perpendicular to the first conductor and the second conductor, wherein the third conductor is configured to be non-grounded; wherein a first port and a second port are provided on the shell, the first port being configured to receive a first electrical conductor that can be electrically connected to the first conductor and the third conductor to electrically connect the first electrical component, and the second port being configured to receive a second electrical conductor that can be electrically connected to the second conductor and the third conductor to electrically connect the second electrical component, thereby, through the double-headed mating electrical connector, the first electrical component can be electrically connected to the second electrical component.

[0008] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the first port is oriented opposite to the second port.

[0009] In one possible exemplary embodiment, the first ports are arranged at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the orientation of the second ports.

[0010] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the first port and the second port are configured to: determine a relative angle of the first port with respect to the second port according to structures and / or positions of the first electrical component and the second electrical component.

[0011] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the first port includes a first guiding section, and the second port includes a second guiding section, for guiding and positioning the first electrical conductor and / or the second electrical conductor.

[0012] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the first guide section and / or the second guide section is shaped as at least one of the following: a cylinder, a cone, and a prism.

[0013] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the first guide section and / or the second guide section also includes a bending portion, the length and angle of which are adapted to the relative position relationship and / or relative orientation relationship of the first electrical component and / or the second electrical component relative to the double-ended mating electrical connector.

[0014] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the support member includes a groove for accommodating the conductor, and the groove is configured to place the conductor therein and fasten it by means of interference fit and / or an elastic element.

[0015] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the double-end mating electrical connector further includes a surge protection element arranged on the support member to prevent surges generated by the first conductor and / or the second conductor.

[0016] In a possible exemplary embodiment, the double-ended mating electrical connector further includes a circuit board adapted for conversion and / or transmission of electrical signals between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, wherein the circuit board is attached to the support member and does not include an LED display light.

[0017] The double-end mating electrical connector disclosed in the present application has many advantages, such as simple structure, easy manufacturing, convenient use, etc. The double-end mating electrical connector disclosed in the present application can be used to connect the components or assemblies with priority for overwriting to the original circuit in a convenient manner, and can also save resources and energy consumption, as well as manufacturing (or modification) costs, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A double-ended mating electrical connector according to one embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0019] Figure 2 A double-ended mating electrical connector according to another embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 An internal view of a double-ended mating electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the housing is omitted.

[0021] Figure 4 A circuit system used in a double-ended mating electrical connector according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Some feasible implementations of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are not drawn to scale. Some details may be enlarged for clear display, and some unnecessary details are omitted.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, it shows a double-end mating electrical connector 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. The double-end mating electrical connector 100 is adapted to be able to connect two electrical conductors (or cables) and form an electrical path. In this way, an electrical path can be conveniently established between two electrically independent components that were originally in separate circuits, thereby realizing a more sophisticated and intelligent electrical communication, control and / or execution system.

[0024] The double-ended mating electrical connector 100 disclosed in the present application includes a housing 101, and further Figure 3 As shown, a bottom plate 102 that can be connected to a housing 101 , a support member 103 arranged on the bottom plate 102 , and a conductor (also referred to as a terminal, a needle member, or a terminal post) supported by the support member 103 .

[0025] The shell 101 forms a cavity structure inside and an opening at the bottom. The size and shape of the base plate 102 can be adapted to the opening of the shell 101. The shell 101 is configured to be connected to the base plate 102. When the shell 101 and the base plate 102 are connected, the opening is closed by the base plate 102. The connection between the shell 101 and the base plate 102 can be a snap connection, a threaded connection, and / or a welding connection, etc. The shell 101 and / or the base plate 102 can be an electrical insulator. The materials constituting the shell 101 and the base plate 102 can be the same material, or different materials can be used respectively, including but not limited to ceramic materials, glass fiber materials and / or plastic materials (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.).

[0026] Two ports are provided on the housing 101, especially on the side wall of the housing 101: a first port 1011 and a second port 1012. The first port 1011 is configured to receive a first electrical conductor (not shown), wherein the first electrical conductor can be electrically connected to the first conductor 1031a and the third conductor 1031c so as to electrically connect the first electrical component. Correspondingly, the second port 1012 is configured to receive a second electrical conductor (not shown), wherein the second electrical conductor can be electrically connected to the second conductor 1031b and the third conductor 1031c so as to electrically connect the second electrical component. In this way, the first electrical component can be electrically connected (electrically connected) to the second electrical component via the above-mentioned double-headed mating electrical connector 100.

[0027] The first port 1011 and the second port 1012 may be oriented in opposite directions to each other, that is, the two ports are arranged at an angle of 180 degrees to each other. Figure 1 Or the first port 1011 may be arranged at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the second port 1012. Figure 2 It is understood that, according to actual needs, the first port 1011 can be arranged at any suitable angle relative to the second port 1012. The relative angle of the first port 1011 relative to the second port 1012 can be determined according to the structure and / or position of the first electrical element and the second electrical element.

[0028] The first port 1011 and / or the second port 1012 may further include a guide section: a first guide section 1011a and a second guide section 1012a. The guide section may be shaped as a cylinder, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in . As required, the first guide section 1011a and / or the second guide section 1012a may also be formed into any other suitable shape, such as a cone and / or a prism. In this way, it is convenient to guide and position the first electrical conductor and / or the second electrical conductor, and improve the robustness of the mechanical connection and / or electrical connection between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor.

[0029] The first guide section 1011a and / or the second guide section 1012a may even further include a bend. The bend may have a certain length and angle (e.g., 90 degrees, 45 degrees). The bend may be formed as a fold line structure or a U-shaped structure. The length and / or angle may be adapted to the relative positional relationship and / or relative orientation relationship of the corresponding electrical component (the first electrical component and / or the second electrical component) relative to the double-ended mating electrical connector 100. In this way, the risk of the corresponding electrical conductor (the first electrical conductor and / or the second electrical conductor) being worn or even damaged at the edge of the corresponding guide section (the first guide section 1011a and / or the second guide section 1012a) may be reduced or even eliminated, thereby enhancing the mechanical and electrical connection robustness of the double-ended mating electrical connector 100 and the life and stability of the system in which it is located.

[0030] The edges of the first guide section 1011a and / or the second guide section 1012a may also be provided with a chamfered structure and / or a rounded structure. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first guide section 1011a and the second guide section 1012a are both provided with chamfer structures. In this way, the risk of the corresponding electrical conductors (the first electrical conductors and / or the second electrical conductors) being worn or even damaged can be further reduced.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, a double-end mating electrical connector 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the housing 101 is omitted, so as to better show the base plate 102, the support member 103 and the conductor, and the optional circuit board 105. The support member 103 can be integrated into the base plate by an integral molding method, or can also be installed to the base plate 102 by a connection molding method. This connection can be made by welding, gluing, or threaded connection.

[0032] The support member 103 may also include a groove for accommodating the conductor. The groove is configured to place and fasten the conductor therein. Such fastening may be achieved in a permanent manner by welding or gluing. Interference fit or the use of elastic elements may also be used to achieve such fastening in a detachable manner.

[0033] The groove may be implemented as three grooves: a first groove to accommodate the first conductor 1031a, a second groove to accommodate the second conductor 1031b, and a third groove to accommodate the third conductor 1031c.

[0034] The first groove (and the corresponding first conductor 1031a) and the second groove (and the corresponding second conductor 1031b) can be arranged face to face and parallel to each other, that is, the first groove (and the corresponding first conductor 1031a) is 180 degrees relative to the second groove (and the corresponding second conductor 1031b). The third groove (and the corresponding third conductor 1031c) can be arranged between the first groove (and the corresponding first conductor 1031a) and the second groove (and the corresponding second conductor 1031b), and is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the first groove (and the corresponding first conductor 1031a) and the second groove (and the corresponding second conductor 1031b). The positioning of the third groove (and the corresponding third conductor 1031c) can be different from the positioning of the groove corresponding to the grounding conductor or configured as an independent suspended design, for example, the third groove is configured so that the corresponding third conductor 1031c is not grounded or electrically connected to the component to which it is installed, which is different from the first groove (and the corresponding first conductor) and the second groove (and the corresponding second conductor). For example, the position of the third groove (and the corresponding third conductor 1031c) can be arranged 180 degrees relative to the position where the groove corresponding to the grounding conductor should be located. In this way, it can be avoided that the third groove is incorrectly used for grounding positioning and / or the third groove 1031c (and the corresponding third conductor 1031c) is supported by the third groove 1031c and is incorrectly connected to the grounding line. Such incorrect operation may cause unexpected and unnecessary related risks.

[0035] It can be understood that the groove can also be implemented as four grooves: in addition to the first groove, the second groove and the third groove as described above, a fourth groove for grounding can also be included (for example, Figure 3 However, the double-ended mating electrical connector 100 disclosed in the present application does not include a grounding conductor corresponding to the fourth groove.

[0036] The double-end mating electrical connector 100 may further include an insulating double-core cable terminal sleeve (not shown) which may be fastened to the third conductor 1031c and configured to facilitate mating of the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor to the third conductor 1031c.

[0037] The double-ended mating electrical connector 100 may also include a circuit board 105. The circuit board 105 is adapted for conversion and / or transmission of electrical signals between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. The circuit board 105 may be attached to the support 103. The circuit board may not include an LED display light. For example, the circuit board 105 may be mechanically mounted to the support 103 by gluing or welding. The shape and size of the circuit board are configured such that when the circuit board 105 is mounted to the support 103, the circuit board 105 does not cover the grooves for receiving the conductors, such as the first groove 1031a, the second groove 1031b, and the third groove 1031c. In the case where a fourth groove for grounding exists, the circuit board 105 may be configured to cover the fourth groove. In this way, on the one hand, the area of ​​the circuit board 105 can be expanded, and on the other hand, the conductor can be prevented from being incorrectly mounted to the fourth groove, thereby avoiding the wrong positioning or connection of the first conductor and / or the second conductor.

[0038] The double-ended mating electrical connector 100 may also include a surge protection element arranged on the support member 103 to prevent surges generated by the first conductor 1031a and / or the second conductor 1031b. In this way, the operating voltage can be stabilized to protect the double-ended mating electrical connector 100 itself and the circuit system in which it is located.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, it shows the circuit system of a double-end mating electrical connector 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. The double-end mating electrical connector 100 is used for a solenoid valve 200. The solenoid valve includes an electromagnetic coil 201 and a controller 202 that controls the operation of the electromagnetic coil 201. The controller 202 can be communicatively connected to a control center (via wired and / or wireless means), which can communicate with the controller 202 through a predetermined operating program and / or a variety of ways of analyzing and processing the signal of the sensor, so that the controller 202 controls the state and / or degree of opening and closing of the electromagnetic coil 201.

[0040] The circuit system further includes a safety module 300. The safety module 300 may be arranged in the electrical cabinet or integrated as a part of the electrical cabinet. The safety module 300 is configured to forcibly shut down the operation of the electromagnetic coil 201 (e.g., in a command manner), regardless of the control of the electromagnetic coil 201 by the controller 202. In other words, for the electromagnetic coil 201, the safety module 300 takes precedence over the controller 202.

[0041] In order to achieve the above purpose, it is necessary to introduce the safety module 300 into the circuit of the solenoid valve. This can be achieved through the double-end mating electrical connector 100 disclosed in the present application. For example, the double-end mating electrical connector 100 is installed on the solenoid valve 200, specifically, on the electromagnetic coil 201 of the solenoid valve 200. A first wire is led out from the controller 202, and a second wire is led out from the safety module, and the first electrical wire and the second electrical wire are electrically connected to each other via the first port 1011 and the second port 1012 of the double-end mating electrical connector 100 to form an electrical path. In this way, the safety module 300 achieves the above purpose by connecting and / or disconnecting the electrical path.

[0042] The “top”, “bottom”, “side”, etc. used in this document are described relative to the orientation shown in the drawings, and it should be understood that such description is non-limiting.

[0043] As used herein, the term “comprising” is open ended and includes one or more stated features, elements, components, or functions, but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, functions, or combinations thereof.

[0044] The above description of the embodiments of the present application has been provided for the purpose of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed. Within the scope of the present application, it is known that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives listed in the preceding paragraphs, claims and / or in the specification and drawings, in particular their individual features, can be carried out independently or in any combination. That is, all embodiments and / or the features of any embodiment can be in any way and / or combination unless these features are incompatible. It can be known that many modifications and changes are available to those skilled in the art. The selection and description of the embodiments are to properly explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that other persons skilled in the art can understand the various embodiments of the present invention and the various modifications suitable for the intended specific use. The applicant reserves the right to change any originally submitted claims or submit any new claims accordingly, including modifying any originally submitted claims to be subordinate and / or incorporate any features of any other claims, although not originally required in this way.

Claims

1. A double-ended mating electrical connector (100), characterized in that: include: a housing (101), a base plate (102) connectable to the housing (101), a support member (103) arranged on the bottom plate (102), and A first conductor (1031a) supported by a support member (103), a second conductor (1031b) arranged face to face and in parallel with the first conductor (1031a), and a third conductor (1031c) arranged between the first conductor and the second conductor and perpendicular to the first conductor (1031a) and the second conductor (1031b), wherein the third conductor (1031c) is configured to be non-grounded; The housing (101) is provided with a first port (1011) and a second port (1012), wherein the first port (1011) is configured to receive a first electrical conductor, which can be electrically connected to a first conductor (1031a) and a third conductor (1031c) to electrically connect the first electrical component, and the second port (1012) is configured to receive a second electrical conductor, wherein the second electrical conductor can be electrically connected to a second conductor (1031b) and a third conductor (1031c) to electrically connect the second electrical component, thereby, through the double-headed mating electrical connector (100), the first electrical component can be electrically connected to the second electrical component.

2. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first port (1011) and the second port (1012) are oriented in opposite directions to each other.

3. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first ports (1011) are arranged at an angle of 90 degrees to each other with respect to the orientation of the second ports (1012).

4. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first port (1011) and the second port (1012) are configured such that a relative angle of the first port (1011) relative to the second port (1012) is determined according to the structure and / or position of the first electrical element and the second electrical element.

5. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first port (1011) includes a first guiding section (1011a), and the second port (1012) includes a second guiding section (1012a), for guiding and positioning the first electrical conductor and / or the second electrical conductor.

6. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first guide section (1011a) and / or the second guide section (1012a) are shaped into at least one of the following: a cylindrical shape, a conical shape, and a prism shape.

7. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first guide section (1011a) and / or the second guide section (1012a) further include a bending portion, the length and angle of which are adapted to the relative position relationship and / or relative orientation relationship of the first electrical component and / or the second electrical component relative to the double-ended mating electrical connector (100).

8. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The support member (103) comprises a groove for accommodating the conductor, wherein the groove is configured to place the conductor and fasten it therein by means of interference fit and / or elastic elements.

9. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The invention also includes a surge protection element arranged on the support member (103) to prevent surges generated by the first conductor (1031a) and / or the second conductor (1031b).

10. The double-ended mating electrical connector (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a circuit board (105) adapted for conversion and / or transmission of electrical signals between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, wherein the circuit board (105) is attached to the support (103) and does not include an LED display light.

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