Push-pull self-locking photoelectric hybrid connector

Through the design of barbs and grooves of the push-pull self-locking photoelectric hybrid connector, seals and metal coating, the problems of unstable connection and complex operation of traditional connectors in harsh environments, achieving efficient and stable and easy Operation and safe and reliable photoelectric signal transmission.

CN222338677UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10深圳市莫科连电子有限公司
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Application Number
CN202421055626.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional optoelectronic hybrid connectors have problems such as unstable connection, easy to fall off and cumbersome operation in frequent plug-ins and unplugging and harsh environments, which are difficult to meet the high reliability and high efficiency needs of modern industries.

Method used

A push-pull self-locking photoelectric hybrid connector is designed, adopting a combined structure of sleeve parts, plug housings and core components, and the stable connection is achieved through the self-locking mechanism of barbs and groove holes, and the sleeve parts and Seals are provided between the plug housings to prevent contaminants from entering, while using springs and metal plating to improve operation ease and signal transmission efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient stability, easy operation and safe and reliable connection, ensures low loss transmission of photoelectric signals, reduces operation difficulty and error rate, and maintains good sealing performance and stability in harsh environments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a push-pull self-locking photoelectric mixed connector which is efficient and stable connecting equipment. The plug is mainly composed of a sleeve piece, a plug shell and a plug core assembly. When the plug shell is sleeved on the sleeve piece, self-locking is realized through the matching of the barb and the groove hole, and meanwhile, the pin insulator assembly and the jack assembly are embedded and connected with the first insertion core and the second insertion core, so that the transmission of photoelectric signals is completed. The connector is ingenious in design and has the remarkable advantages that firstly, the stability and the reliability of connection are ensured by a self-locking mechanism; secondly, loss is reduced through efficient signal transmission, and signal quality is guaranteed; and finally, the working efficiency is improved through a simple operation mode.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a push-pull self-locking photoelectric hybrid connector. Background Art

[0002] In the current electrical connection technology, optoelectronic hybrid connectors play a vital role. With the advancement of science and technology and the development of industrialization, the requirements for connectors' high reliability, high efficiency, and easy operation are getting higher and higher. Traditional connectors often have problems such as unstable connection, easy detachment, and cumbersome operation under conditions such as frequent plugging and unplugging and harsh environments, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern industry. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector that solves at least one of the above problems, including:

[0004] A sleeve member, with a fixed plate built therein, the fixed plate being connected to a needle insulator assembly, the sleeve member being provided with a slide, the sleeve member being provided with a barb, one end of the slide abutting against an inclined surface of the barb;

[0005] A plug housing sleeved with the sleeve member has a built-in jack assembly, and the plug housing is provided with a groove hole matched with the barb;

[0006] The plug core assembly comprises a first plug core and a second plug core, wherein the first plug core is arranged in the pin insulator assembly, and the second plug core is arranged in the socket assembly;

[0007] When the plug housing is sleeved on the sleeve member, the pin insulator assembly is embedded in the socket assembly, the barb is embedded in the groove hole, and the first plug core is connected to the second plug core.

[0008] Preferably, the barb is an inverted triangle.

[0009] Preferably, the slide cylinder is provided with a spring, one end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the slide cylinder, and the other end of the spring abuts against the fixing plate.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing member is provided between the sleeve member and the plug housing.

[0011] Preferably, contact surfaces of the first ferrule and the second ferrule are provided with a metal coating.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] 1. Efficient and stable: The push-pull self-locking optical hybrid connector adopts a unique self-locking mechanism to ensure that it will not be easily loosened or disconnected due to external factors after connection. At the same time, the precise docking of the ferrule components ensures the efficient transmission of optical and electrical signals and reduces signal loss.

[0014] 2. Easy to operate: Connection and disconnection can be completed through simple push and pull actions, without the need for special tools or complicated steps. This not only improves work efficiency, but also reduces operation difficulty and error rate.

[0015] 3. Safe and reliable: The connector has good sealing performance when connected, which can effectively prevent dust, moisture and other pollutants from entering the connector, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] 1. Sleeve member; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Pin insulator assembly; 4. Slide; 5. Spring; 6. Barb; 7. Plug housing; 71. Groove hole; 8. Jack assembly; 9. Insert assembly; 91. First insert; 92. Second insert.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a push-pull self-locking optical-electrical hybrid connector according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a sleeve member according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a plug housing according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the sleeve member of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the plug housing of the embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the push-pull self-locking optical-electric hybrid connector of the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more; the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 5 The push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector of the embodiment of the utility model includes: a sleeve member 1, which has a fixed plate 2 built in, the fixed plate 2 is connected to a pin insulator assembly 3, the sleeve member 1 is provided with a slide 4, the sleeve member 1 is provided with a barb 6, one end of the slide 4 abuts against the inclined surface of the barb 6; a plug housing 7 sleeved with the sleeve member 1, with a jack assembly 8 built in, the plug housing 7 is provided with a groove hole 71 that fits with the barb 6; a core assembly 9, including a first core 91 and a second core 92, the first core 91 is arranged on the pin insulator assembly 3, and the second core 92 is arranged on the jack assembly 8; when the plug housing 7 is sleeved on the sleeve member 1, the pin insulator assembly 3 is embedded in the jack assembly 8, the barb 6 is embedded in the groove hole 71, and the first core 91 is connected to the second core 92.

[0026] In the above embodiment, the push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector is mainly composed of key parts such as a sleeve member 1, a plug housing 7, and a core assembly 9. Among them, the sleeve member 1 has a fixed plate 2 built in, and a pin insulator assembly 3 is connected to the fixed plate 2, and a slide 4 and a barb 6 are arranged on the outside of the sleeve member 1. The plug housing 7 is sleeved on the sleeve member 1, and has a jack assembly 8 built in, and a groove hole 71 is arranged corresponding to the barb 6 on the sleeve member 1. The core assembly 9 includes a first core 91 and a second core 92, which are respectively arranged in the pin insulator assembly 3 and the jack assembly 8. When the plug housing 7 begins to be sleeved on the sleeve member 1, the inner wall of the plug housing 7 interacts with the outer wall of the sleeve member 1, so that the plug housing 7 gradually slides toward the sleeve member 1. In this process, the pin insulator assembly 3 is gradually embedded in the jack assembly 8 as the plug housing 7 moves. When the plug housing 7 is further sleeved, the groove hole 71 on it will be aligned with the barb 6 on the sleeve member 1. Due to the inclined surface design of the barb 6, when the plug housing 7 continues to move forward, the barb 6 will naturally embed into the groove hole 71 to achieve preliminary locking. At this time, the first ferrule 91 and the second ferrule 92 will also contact and connect with each other, thereby completing the transmission of the photoelectric signal. In the locked state, even if subjected to slight external vibration or pulling force, the plug housing 7 and the sleeve member 1 will not be easily separated due to the locking effect of the barb 6 and the groove hole 71, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection. When it is necessary to disconnect, the slide 4 can be moved, the slide 4 squeezes the barb 6, and the barb 6 is separated from the groove hole 71, thereby changing the relative position of the barb 6 and the groove hole 71. When the barb 6 is separated from the groove hole 71, the locking effect between the plug housing 7 and the sleeve member 1 disappears, and the plug housing 7 can be easily pulled out from the sleeve member 1. When the plug housing 7 is pulled out, the pin insulator assembly 3 will also be pulled out from the jack assembly 8, the first ferrule 91 and the second ferrule 92 are disconnected, and the photoelectric signal transmission is interrupted.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 5 In another embodiment, the barb 6 is an inverted triangle.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the slope characteristics and stability of the inverted triangle are utilized. During the relative movement of the plug housing 7 and the sleeve member 1, the slope of the inverted triangle guides the groove hole 71 on the plug housing 7 to align with it, and with further advancement, the tip of the barb 6 will naturally fit into the groove hole 71 to achieve a stable locking. This design not only ensures the stability of the connection, but also enhances the connection's ability to resist vibration and external force pulling, so that the connector can maintain stable performance even in complex environments.

[0029] See also Figures 1 to 5 In another embodiment, the slide cylinder 4 is provided with a spring 5 , one end of the spring 5 abuts against the inner wall of the slide cylinder 4 , and the other end abuts against the fixing plate 2 .

[0030] In the above embodiment, when a spring 5 is provided in the slide 4, and one end of the spring 5 abuts against the inner wall of the slide 4, and the other end abuts against the fixing plate 2, the working principle of the push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector will be further enhanced. Specifically, when the plug housing 7 is separated from the sleeve member 1, the elastic force of the spring 5 will push the slide 4 to slide along the sleeve member 1, thereby causing the barb 6 to pop out of the groove hole 71, thereby realizing the automatic unlocking function. This design not only simplifies the unlocking process of the connector and improves the operating efficiency, but also ensures that the connector can be quickly and completely separated when disconnected, thereby avoiding damage or failure caused by improper operation. At the same time, the elastic force of the spring 5 can also ensure that when the plug housing 7 is connected to the sleeve member 1, the barb 6 can be stably embedded in the groove hole 71 to form a reliable locking state.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 5 In another embodiment, a sealing member is provided between the sleeve member 1 and the plug housing 7 .

[0032] In the above embodiment, the main function of the seal is to prevent dust, moisture or other contaminants from entering the interior of the connector, thereby ensuring the cleanliness and dryness of the internal parts of the connector and ensuring the stability and reliability of the connector. At the same time, the seal can also resist the pressure or temperature changes of the external environment to a certain extent, ensuring that the connector can work normally even in harsh environments. In addition, the design of the seal also takes into account the dynamic sealing requirements of the connector during connection and disconnection. In the process of the plug housing 7 being sleeved on the sleeve member 1, the seal can maintain a tight fit as the two move relative to each other, thereby ensuring that good sealing performance can be maintained throughout the entire connection process. When the plug housing 7 is pulled out of the sleeve member 1, the seal can also quickly return to its original state to prepare for the next connection.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 5 In another embodiment, the contact surfaces of the first ferrule 91 and the second ferrule 92 are provided with a metal coating.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the metal plating provides good conductivity and contact stability. Since the contact surface between the plugs is treated with metal plating, its surface is smoother and more uniform, thereby reducing the contact resistance and improving the current transmission efficiency. At the same time, the metal plating can also effectively prevent oxidation and corrosion, maintain the long-term stability of the contact surface, and extend the service life of the connector. In addition, the metal plating can also enhance the mechanical connection strength between the plugs. During the connection process, the metal plating can increase the friction between the plugs, making the connection between the plugs more firm and reliable. This can not only prevent the plug from loosening or falling off due to external forces, but also improve the stability of the connector in harsh environments such as vibration and impact.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the profession can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A push-pull self-locking optical-electric hybrid connector, comprising: A sleeve member, with a fixed plate built therein, the fixed plate being connected to a needle insulator assembly, the sleeve member being provided with a slide, the sleeve member being provided with a barb, one end of the slide abutting against an inclined surface of the barb; A plug housing sleeved with the sleeve member has a built-in jack assembly, and the plug housing is provided with a groove hole matched with the barb; The plug core assembly comprises a first plug core and a second plug core, wherein the first plug core is arranged in the pin insulator assembly, and the second plug core is arranged in the socket assembly; It is characterized in that when the plug housing is sleeved on the sleeve member, the pin insulator assembly is embedded in the socket assembly, the barb is embedded in the groove hole, and the first plug core is connected to the second plug core.

2. The push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barb is an inverted triangle.

3. The push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide cylinder is provided with a spring, one end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the slide cylinder, and the other end of the spring abuts against the fixing plate.

4. The push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing member is arranged between the sleeve member and the plug housing.

5. The push-pull self-locking optoelectronic hybrid connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact surfaces of the first ferrule and the second ferrule are provided with a metal coating.