Horizontal connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted electric connection, in particular to a horizontal connector, which comprises a plastic shell, a shielding shell, an insulating assembly and an electric connection terminal, and is characterized in that the plastic shell comprises a plugging cavity and a fixing cavity, and one end of the fixing cavity is communicated with the plugging cavity; the shielding shell comprises an upper shell body and a lower shell body, and the upper shell body and the lower shell body are buckled with each other to form a buckling cavity; the insulating assembly comprises a front end block, a middle end block and a rear end block, the front end block is sequentially connected with the middle end block and the rear end block, and the front end block is provided with a connecting socket; the power connection terminal comprises a plugging end, a fixed end and a mounting end, the mounting end is arranged on the rear end block, the fixed end is arranged in the middle end block, and one end of the plugging end extends to the connection socket. According to the utility model, the stability of the power connection terminal is ensured, and the terminal holding force is improved. The shielding shell is composed of an upper shell body and a lower shell body which are buckled with each other to fix the insulation assembly, and the shielding coverage rate is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted electrical connection, in particular to a horizontal connector. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle connector is an electronic component used to connect the internal and external devices of the vehicle. With the rapid development of the automobile industry. With the trend of automobile intelligence and networking, the number and types of vehicle connectors are also increasing. For example, in-vehicle entertainment systems, camera systems, navigation systems, automatic driving systems, etc. all require vehicle connectors to realize data transmission and power supply between devices. As an important part of the driving assistance system, the connector of the vehicle camera is also constantly evolving and improving. Higher requirements are put forward for the vehicle camera connector, which needs to have the characteristics of low power consumption and high efficiency.

[0003] When existing connectors are in use, the shielding shell is not designed to cover the connector well enough, which affects the internal conductive transmission and makes it impossible to provide large-scale shielding, which affects the use of the connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model ensures the stability of the power terminal and improves the terminal retention force. The shielding shell is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell, and the insulating components are fixed by interlocking to increase the shielding coverage of the horizontal connector.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a horizontal connector, including a plastic shell, a shielding shell, an insulating component and an electrical terminal, the plastic shell includes a plug-in cavity and a fixed cavity, one end of the fixed cavity is connected to the plug-in cavity; the shielding shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are buckled with each other to form a buckling cavity, the shielding shell is arranged in the fixed cavity, one end of the upper shell is provided with a back plate, and the back plate is used to close one end of the fixed cavity; the insulating component includes a front end block, a middle end block and a rear end block, the front end block is connected with the middle end block and the rear end block in sequence, the insulating component is arranged in the buckling cavity, and the front end block is provided with a connecting socket; the electrical terminal includes a plug-in end, a fixed end and a mounting end, the mounting end is arranged in the rear end block, the fixed end is arranged in the middle end block, and one end of the plug-in end extends to the connecting socket.

[0006] A further improvement to the above solution is that the plastic shell is provided with mounting outer edges on both sides of the plug-in cavity, and mounting positioning pins are provided on the mounting outer edges, and the mounting positioning pins protrude toward the lower side of the plastic shell.

[0007] A further improvement to the above solution is that an inner wall surface of the plug-in cavity is provided with a plug-in guide groove, and a plug-in guide strip is provided on the plug-in guide groove.

[0008] A further improvement to the above solution is that an insert buckle groove is provided on the upper side of the insert cavity, and an insert buckle platform is provided on one side of the insert buckle groove.

[0009] A further improvement to the above solution is that the upper shell is provided with a buckle block, and the lower shell is provided with a matching slot, and the matching slot is used to buckle on the buckle block so that the lower shell is buckled with the upper shell.

[0010] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the upper shell is provided with a first assembly buckle, the lower shell is provided with a second assembly buckle, and the fixed cavity is provided with a first assembly slot and a second assembly slot, the first assembly buckle is used to buckle in the first assembly slot, and the second assembly buckle is used to buckle in the second assembly slot.

[0011] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the upper shell is provided with a snap-fit ​​piece, the front end block is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​piece is used to snap on the snap-fit ​​groove; the front end block is provided with a forward stop ramp, and the lower shell is provided with a limiting buckle, and the limiting buckle is used to snap on the forward stop ramp.

[0012] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the middle end block is provided with insertion slots on the upper and lower sides, and the front end block is provided with an insertion piece, one end of which is used to be inserted into the insertion slot to connect the front end block with the middle end block.

[0013] A further improvement to the above scheme is that the middle end block includes an upper fixed block and a lower fixed block, an embedded block is arranged between the upper fixed block and the lower fixed block to connect with each other, the rear end block includes a lower bent seat and an upper bent seat, the upper bent seat and the lower bent seat are both provided with a bent groove, and the mounting end is arranged in the bent groove.

[0014] A further improvement to the above solution is that a groove is provided at the center of the plug end, and the groove is used to separate the plug end into a first contact piece and a second contact piece, and the first contact piece and the second contact piece are symmetrically arranged in an S shape.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] Compared with the existing connectors, the utility model has a shielding shell outside the insulation component, and fixes the power terminal through the insulation component composed of multiple end blocks, ensuring the stability of the power terminal and improving the terminal retention force. The shielding shell is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell, which are buckled together to fix the insulation component and increase the shielding coverage.

[0017] The utility model adopts a combination of a plastic shell and a shielding shell, making the overall structure more compact. The interior of the plastic shell is divided into a plug-in cavity and a fixed cavity, which effectively utilizes the space and improves the integration of the connector. The shielding shell is arranged in the fixed cavity, which plays a good shielding role, can effectively prevent the interference of external interference signals, and provide stable and reliable signal transmission. The insulating component consists of a front end block, a middle end block and a rear end block, which are interconnected and arranged in the snap-fit ​​cavity. This design ensures the structural stability and connection performance of the connector, and can effectively prevent loosening or disconnection during plugging and unplugging. The electrical terminal includes a plug-in end, a fixed end and an installation end, wherein the plug-in end extends to the connection socket. This design makes the wiring of the connector more flexible and convenient, and can meet the needs of different application scenarios. The backplane is arranged at one end of the upper shell for closing one end of the fixed cavity. This design ensures the sealing performance of the connector, effectively prevents foreign substances such as dust and moisture from entering the interior of the connector, and improves the service life and reliability of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the horizontal connector of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a mid-horizontal connector from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main view of a mid-horizontal connector;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of AA in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the medium horizontal connector;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the internal structure of the mid-horizontal connector;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the internal structure of the mid-horizontal connector;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the power terminals of a mid-horizontal connector.

[0026] Description of reference numerals: plastic shell 1, plug-in cavity 11, plug-in guide groove 111, plug-in guide strip 112, plug-in buckle groove 113, plug-in buckle platform 114, fixing cavity 12, first assembly slot 121, second assembly slot 122, installation outer edge 13, installation positioning pin 14;

[0027] Shielding shell 2, upper shell 21, buckle block 211, first assembly buckle 212, buckle 213, lower shell 22, matching slot 221, second assembly buckle 222, limit buckle 223, back plate 23;

[0028] Insulation assembly 3, front end block 31, connection socket 311, buckle slot 312, front stop ramp 313, insertion sheet 314, middle end block 32, insertion slot 321, upper fixing block 322, lower fixing block 323, rear end block 33;

[0029] The electrical terminal 4 , the plug-in end 41 , the slot 411 , the first contact piece 412 , the second contact piece 413 , the fixing end 42 , and the mounting end 43 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0031] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, a horizontal connector is involved, including a plastic shell 1, a shielding shell 2, an insulating component 3 and a power terminal 4, the plastic shell 1 includes a plug-in cavity 11 and a fixed cavity 12, one end of the fixed cavity 12 is connected to the plug-in cavity 11; the shielding shell 2 includes an upper shell 21 and a lower shell 22, the upper shell 21 and the lower shell 22 are buckled together to form a buckling cavity, the shielding shell 2 is arranged in the fixed cavity 12, one end of the upper shell 21 is provided with a back plate 23, the back plate 23 is used The insulating assembly 3 includes a front end block 31, a middle end block 32 and a rear end block 33, wherein the front end block 31 is connected with the middle end block 32 and the rear end block 33 in sequence, and the insulating assembly 3 is arranged in the snap-fit ​​cavity, and the front end block 31 is provided with a connecting socket 311; the power terminal 4 includes a plug-in end 41, a fixed end 42 and a mounting end 43, wherein the mounting end 43 is arranged in the rear end block 33, the fixed end 42 is arranged in the middle end block 32, and one end of the plug-in end 41 extends to the connecting socket 311. A shielding shell 2 is arranged outside the insulating assembly 3 of this embodiment, and the power terminal 4 is fixed by the insulating assembly 3 composed of a plurality of end blocks, so as to ensure the stability of the power terminal 4 and improve the terminal holding force. The shielding shell 2 is composed of an upper shell 21 and a lower shell 22, and the insulating assembly 3 is fixed by mutually snapping, so as to increase the shielding coverage.

[0034] This embodiment adopts a combination of a plastic shell 1 and a shielding shell 2, making the overall structure more compact. The interior of the plastic shell 1 is divided into a plug-in cavity 11 and a fixed cavity 12, which effectively utilizes the space and improves the integration of the connector. The shielding shell 2 is arranged in the fixed cavity 12, which plays a good shielding role, can effectively prevent the interference of external interference signals, and provide stable and reliable signal transmission. The insulating component 3 is composed of a front end block 31, a middle end block 32 and a rear end block 33, which are interconnected and arranged in the snap-fit ​​cavity. This design ensures the structural stability and connection performance of the connector, and can effectively prevent loosening or disconnection during plugging and unplugging. The power terminal 4 includes a plug-in end 41, a fixed end 42 and a mounting end 43, wherein the plug-in end 41 extends to the connection socket 311. This design makes the wiring of the connector more flexible and convenient, and can meet the needs of different application scenarios. The back plate 23 is arranged at one end of the upper shell 21, and is used to close one end of the fixed cavity 12. This design ensures the sealing performance of the connector, effectively prevents foreign substances such as dust and moisture from entering the interior of the connector, and improves the service life and reliability of the connector.

[0035] The molded case 1 is provided with mounting edges 13 on both sides of the plug-in cavity 11, and mounting positioning pins 14 are provided on the mounting edges 13, and the mounting positioning pins 14 protrude toward the lower side of the molded case 1. In this embodiment, the molded case 1 is installed by mounting the edges 13 and the mounting positioning pins 14, and the mounting positioning pins 14 are used for structural positioning to ensure the structural installation accuracy.

[0036] The inner wall surface of the plug-in cavity 11 is provided with a plug-in guide groove 111, and the plug-in guide groove 111 is provided with a plug-in guide strip 112. In this embodiment, the plug-in guide groove 111 is provided for guiding and positioning when the connectors are plugged in, so as to ensure the plug-in accuracy.

[0037] The upper side of the plug cavity 11 is provided with a plug buckle slot 113, and one side of the plug buckle slot 113 is provided with a plug buckle platform 114. In this embodiment, the plug buckle slot 113 is used for plugging and fixing the connector after insertion, and further, the plug buckle platform 114 is used for plugging and fixing the connector after insertion.

[0038] See also Figure 5-6 As shown, the upper shell 21 is provided with a buckle block 211, and the lower shell 22 is provided with a matching slot 221, and the matching slot 221 is used to buckle on the buckle block 211, so that the lower shell 22 is buckled with the upper shell 21. In this embodiment, the buckle block 211 and the matching slot 221 are matched and snapped together to ensure the buckling stability of the upper shell 21 and the lower shell 22.

[0039] The upper shell 21 is provided with a first assembly buckle 212, the lower shell 22 is provided with a second assembly buckle 222, the fixed cavity 12 is provided with a first assembly slot 121 and a second assembly slot 122, the first assembly buckle 212 is used to buckle in the first assembly slot 121, and the second assembly buckle 222 is used to buckle in the second assembly slot 122. In this embodiment, the shell is fixed in the fixed cavity 12 by the assembly buckle and the assembly slot, thereby ensuring stability after assembly.

[0040] The upper shell 21 is provided with a buckle 213, and the front end block 31 is provided with a buckle groove 312, and the buckle 213 is used to buckle on the buckle groove 312; the front end block 31 is provided with a front stop bevel 313, and the lower shell 22 is provided with a limit buckle 223, and the limit buckle 223 is used to buckle on the front stop bevel 313. In this embodiment, the front end of the insulating component 3 is buckled and fixed by the action of the buckle 213 and the buckle groove 312. Furthermore, the front stop bevel 313 cooperates with the limit buckle 223 to buckle the front end block 31 to avoid forward movement during plugging or assembly.

[0041] See also Figure 7As shown, the middle end block 32 is provided with insertion slots 321 on the upper and lower sides, and the front end block 31 is provided with an insertion piece 314, one end of which is used to be inserted into the insertion slot 321 to connect the front end block 31 with the middle end block 32. Specifically, the middle end block 32 includes an upper fixed block 322 and a lower fixed block 323, and an insert block is provided between the upper fixed block 322 and the lower fixed block 323 to connect with each other, and the rear end block 33 includes a lower bent seat 331 and an upper bent seat 332, and the upper bent seat 332 and the lower bent seat 331 are both provided with a bent groove, and the mounting end 43 is provided in the bent groove. In this embodiment, the middle end block 32 is provided with insertion slots 321 on the upper and lower sides, and the front end block 31 is provided with an insertion piece 314, and the insertion piece 314 can be inserted into the insertion slot 321, so as to connect the front end block 31 with the middle end block 32. This design provides a stable connection mode, prevents loosening or falling off during use, and ensures the reliability and stability of the connector. The middle end block 32 is composed of an upper fixing block 322 and a lower fixing block 323, and an insert block is arranged between them to connect with each other. The rear end block 33 is composed of a lower curved seat 331 and an upper curved seat 332, both of which are provided with a curved groove. This design makes the assembly of the connector more flexible, and can be combined and adjusted as needed to adapt to different application scenarios and connection requirements. The mounting end 43 is arranged in the curved groove, and the mounting end 43 is firmly fixed by combining with the upper curved seat 332 and the lower curved seat 331. This design provides reliable fixing performance, prevents loosening under vibration or impact, and ensures the safety and reliability of the connector. Due to the connection mode of the insertion slot 321 and the insertion piece 314, the disassembly and maintenance of the connector becomes more convenient. The connector can be quickly disassembled for maintenance or replacement of parts by simply removing the insertion piece 314 from the insertion slot 321, thereby improving the maintainability and ease of use of the connector.

[0042] See also Figure 8As shown, a slot 411 is provided at the center of the plug end 41, and the slot 411 is used to separate the plug end 41 into a first contact piece 412 and a second contact piece 413, and the first contact piece 412 and the second contact piece 413 are symmetrically arranged in an S shape. In this embodiment, by separating the plug end 41 into the first contact piece 412 and the second contact piece 413, the length of the current transmission path can be effectively reduced, the resistance can be reduced, and the electrical contact performance can be improved. This design can ensure stable and reliable electrical signal transmission, reduce signal attenuation and interference. The first contact piece 412 and the second contact piece 413 are symmetrically arranged in an S shape, and this structure can provide better mechanical stability and connectivity. The S-shaped design makes the pressure distribution between the contact pieces uniform, reduces the friction and wear during plugging and unplugging, and prolongs the service life of the connector. By separating the plug end 41 into two contact pieces by the slot 411, short circuits or interference between different contact points can be avoided. Each contact piece is independently responsible for a part of the contact, which improves the reliability and stability of the connection and reduces the occurrence of faults.

[0043] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A horizontal connector, characterized in that: include A plastic shell, the plastic shell comprising an inserting cavity and a fixing cavity, one end of the fixing cavity being in communication with the inserting cavity; A shielding shell, the shielding shell comprising an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are buckled together to form a buckling cavity, the shielding shell is arranged in the fixed cavity, one end of the upper shell is provided with a back plate, and the back plate is used to close one end of the fixed cavity; An insulating assembly, the insulating assembly comprising a front end block, a middle end block and a rear end block, the front end block being connected to the middle end block and the rear end block in sequence, the insulating assembly being arranged in the snap-fit ​​cavity, and the front end block being provided with a connecting socket; and The power terminal comprises a plug-in end, a fixed end and a mounting end, wherein the mounting end is arranged in the rear end block, the fixed end is arranged in the middle end block, and one end of the plug-in end extends to the connection socket.

2. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plastic shell is provided with mounting outer edges on both sides of the plug-in cavity, and mounting positioning pins are provided on the mounting outer edges, and the mounting positioning pins protrude toward the lower side of the plastic shell.

3. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall surface of the plug-in cavity is provided with a plug-in guide groove, and the plug-in guide groove is provided with a plug-in guide strip.

4. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insert buckle slot is arranged on the upper side of the insert cavity, and an insert buckle platform is arranged on one side of the insert buckle slot.

5. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell is provided with a buckle block, and the lower shell is provided with a matching slot, and the matching slot is used to buckle on the buckle block so that the lower shell is buckled with the upper shell.

6. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell is provided with a first assembly buckle, the lower shell is provided with a second assembly buckle, and the fixed cavity is provided with a first assembly slot and a second assembly slot. The first assembly buckle is used to buckle in the first assembly slot, and the second assembly buckle is used to buckle in the second assembly slot.

7. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell is provided with a buckling piece, the front end block is provided with a buckling groove, and the buckling piece is used to buckle on the buckling groove; the front end block is provided with a front stop inclined platform, and the lower shell is provided with a limit buckle, and the limit buckle is used to buckle on the front stop inclined platform.

8. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle end block is provided with insertion slots on the upper and lower sides, and the front end block is provided with an insertion piece, one end of the insertion piece is used to be inserted into the insertion slot to connect the front end block with the middle end block.

9. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle end block includes an upper fixed block and a lower fixed block, an insert block is arranged between the upper fixed block and the lower fixed block to connect with each other, the rear end block includes a lower curved seat and an upper curved seat, both the upper curved seat and the lower curved seat are provided with curved grooves, and the mounting end is arranged in the curved groove.

10. The horizontal connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is provided at the center of the plug end, and the groove is used to separate the plug end into a first contact piece and a second contact piece, and the first contact piece and the second contact piece are symmetrically arranged in an S shape.

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