Lock catch mechanism and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lock catch mechanism and a connector, and relates to the connector technology field, the lock catch mechanism is installed on the housing of the connector, the outer surface of the housing is provided with a gear block and a boss in a protruding manner, the two sides of the gear block are provided with wing parts, a lock catch main member of the lock catch mechanism is provided with a groove and a chute, the boss is clamped in the groove, and the lock catch main member is provided with a lock catch. The lock catch main part is connected with the shell in a clamped mode, the limiting fastener is movably installed in the sliding groove, two limiting feet and a clamping block are arranged in the limiting fastener, the clamping block is located between the two limiting feet, the limiting fastener is stressed to slide towards the direction close to the stop block, the clamping block stretches out of the sliding groove and is clamped into the limiting groove so as to abut against the lock catch main part, and the lock catch main part is not prone to being separated from the shell. The two limiting feet extend out of the sliding groove and the two wing parts abut against each other, and the lock catch main piece is locked with the shell and is not prone to rotating. According to the connector, the lock catch main part can be fixed on the shell through the limiting fastener without rotating or shaking, so that a user can directly hold the shell of the connector conveniently to perform plugging operation of two connectors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a locking mechanism and a connector. Background Art

[0002] A connector is a device that bridges two conductors in a loop so that current or signal can flow from one conductor to another.

[0003] Most existing connector sets include a male connector and a female connector, and the male connector is inserted into the female connector to achieve electrical connection. In order to firmly connect the male connector and the female connector, a lock is often rotatably installed on one of the connectors, and a protrusion is provided on the other connector so that the lock rotates and engages with the protrusion, and the two connectors are locked to each other through the lock.

[0004] However, when the lock is not engaged with the protrusion of the other connector, the lock is in an unlocked state and is easy to shake and rotate, affecting the use of the connector. The lock often blocks the housing, and the user cannot directly grasp the housing of the connector to perform the plug-in operation of the two connectors, which is very troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a locking mechanism and a connector, aiming to solve the problem that when the existing locking mechanism is not engaged with the protrusion, the locking mechanism is easy to shake and rotate on the connector, thus affecting the use of the connector.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the locking mechanism proposed in the utility model is installed on the housing of the connector, and the outer surface of the housing is protrudingly provided with a stop block and a boss, and the stop block and the boss are spaced apart. The locking mechanism includes:

[0007] A lock main part, wherein the lock main part is provided with a groove and a slide groove, the boss is clamped in the groove, the lock main part is clamped with the shell, and a limiting groove is provided between the lock main part and the stop block; and

[0008] A limit fastener, the limit fastener is movably mounted on the slide slot, two limit feet and a clamping block are arranged in the limit fastener, the clamping block is located between the two limit feet, and the limit foot is slidably mounted on the slide slot;

[0009] The limiting fastener is forced to slide toward the direction of the stop block, and the clamping block extends out of the sliding slot and is clamped into the limiting slot to press against the lock main component; the two limiting feet extend out of the sliding slot and clamp the stop block to limit the limiting fastener and the lock main component to the shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the limiting fastener also includes a push block, which is exposed in the slide groove, and the clamping block and two limiting feet are arranged below the push block. The two limiting feet are connected to the push block, and the push block is forced to slide toward the direction of the blocking block and drives the limiting feet and the clamping block to slide in the slide groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, a through hole is provided on the side of the lock main component close to the shift block, the through hole is communicated with the slide groove, and the clamping block passes through the through hole and is clamped into the limiting groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the lock main component includes a main body and a fixed frame, the main body is rotatably connected to the shell, the main body is provided with the slide groove, the fixed frame is located in the slide groove, the fixed frame is provided with a fixing hole, the bottom of the push block is protruding with a hanging platform, the hanging platform is limited to the fixing hole, and the fixed frame prevents the hanging platform from moving in a direction away from the blocking block.

[0013] In one embodiment, a guide groove is provided between the fixing frame and the main body, a connecting foot is provided between the limiting foot and the pushing block, and the connecting foot is provided in the guide groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the clamping block includes a crossbar and a hook portion, the crossbar is connected to the connecting leg, one end of the hook portion is arranged on the crossbar, and the other end is bent relative to the crossbar.

[0015] In one embodiment, a clamping block is protrudingly provided at one end of each of the limiting legs close to the stop block, and the clamping block is protruding outwardly relative to the hook portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lock main component is provided with a receiving groove corresponding to the shifting block, the shifting block is arranged in the receiving groove, and a limiting groove is provided on the side of the shifting block facing the lock main component.

[0017] In one embodiment, the limiting leg is connected to the connecting leg to form an L-shaped limiting portion.

[0018] The utility model also provides a connector, which comprises a shell and a locking mechanism.

[0019] The technical solution of the utility model is to adopt a stop block and a boss protruding from the outer surface of the connector shell, with wings on both sides of the stop block, and to set a groove and a slide groove on the lock main part on the lock mechanism, with the boss clamped in the groove, and the lock main part is clamped with the shell; then by adding a limit fastener, the limit fastener is movably installed in the slide groove, and two limit feet and a block are arranged in the limit fastener, and the block is located between the two limit feet. The limit fastener is forced to slide in the direction close to the stop block, and the block extends out of the slide groove and is clamped into the limit groove to tighten the lock main part, so that the lock main part is not easy to be separated from the shell, and the two limit feet extend out of the slide groove and the two wings are abutted, and the lock main part is locked with the shell and is not easy to rotate. When the lock main part is not buckled with the protrusion of another connector, the connector can fix the lock main part on the shell through the limit fastener without rotating or shaking, so that it is convenient for the user to directly hold the shell of the connector and perform the plug-in operation of the two connectors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the locking mechanism provided by the utility model in a locked state;

[0022] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the locking mechanism provided by the utility model in a locked state;

[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the locking mechanism provided by the utility model in an unlocked state;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a position limiting fastener provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the bottom of the position-limiting fastener provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a lock main component provided by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the lock main component provided by the utility model from another viewing angle.

[0028] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0029] 100. Connector;

[0030] 10. housing; 11. stop block; 110. limit groove; 12. boss;

[0031] 20. Lock mechanism; 21. Lock main part; 22. Main body; 220. Groove; 221. Slide groove; 222. Perforation; 223. Guide groove; 224. Accommodation groove; 23. Fixing frame; 231. Fixing hole;

[0032] 24. Limit fastener; 241. Push block; 242. Hanging platform; 243. Limit foot; 244. Clamp block; 245. Connecting foot; 246. Card block; 247. Crossbar; 248. Card hook part.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0037] When the lock buckle on the existing connector 100 is not engaged with the protrusion of another connector 100, the lock buckle is in an unlocked state and is easy to shake and rotate, affecting the use of the connector 100. The lock buckle often blocks the housing 10, and the user cannot directly hold the housing 10 of the connector 100 to perform the plug-in operation of the two connectors 100, which is very troublesome.

[0038] The utility model provides a locking mechanism 20, see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of the utility model, the locking mechanism 20 is mounted on the housing 10 of the connector 100, and a stop block 11 and a boss 12 are protruding from the outer surface of the housing 10, and the stop block 11 and the boss 12 are spaced apart. The locking mechanism 20 includes:

[0039] A lock main part 21, the lock main part 21 is provided with grooves 220 and 221, the boss 12 is clamped in the groove 220, the lock main part 21 is clamped with the housing 10, and a limiting groove 110 is provided between the lock main part 21 and the stop block 11; and

[0040] The limiting fastener 24 is movably mounted on 221. Two limiting feet 243 and a clamping block 246 are provided in the limiting fastener 24. The clamping block 246 is located between the two limiting feet 243. The limiting feet 243 are slidably mounted on 221.

[0041] The limiting fastener 24 is forced to slide toward the direction of the stop block, and the locking block 246 extends out of 221 and is locked into the limiting groove 110 to be locked with the lock main component 21; the two limiting legs 243 extend out of 221 and clamp the stop block 11 to limit the limiting fastener 24 and the lock main component 21 to the housing 10.

[0042] In one embodiment, the limiting fastener 24 is movably mounted on the locking main component 21 .

[0043] When the connector 100 is not plugged into another connector 100, the lock main part 21 is installed on the housing 10, and the boss 12 of the housing 10 is inserted into the groove 220 of the lock main part 21. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the limiting fastener 24 is then pushed to slide in the direction close to the stop block, so as to drive the block 246 of the limiting fastener 24 and the two limiting feet 243 to slide in the direction close to the stop block, and the block 246 can extend out of 221 and be inserted into the limiting groove 110, and the block 246 abuts against the lock main part 21, and the lock main part 21 is limited between the block 246 and the protrusion, and the lock main part 21 is not easy to be separated from the housing 10; the block 246 extends out of 221 At the same time, the two limit feet 243 can also extend out 221 and clamp the stop block 11, so that the limit feet 243 abut against the wings of the stop block 11, and the wings on the stop block 11 prevent the limit fastener 24 from detaching, and the limit fastener 24 is locked with the shell 10, so that the lock main component 21 and the shell 10 are in a locked state and cannot rotate, which is convenient for the user to directly grasp the shell 10 of the connector 100 and perform the plug-in operation of the two connectors 100.

[0044] When it is necessary to unlock the lock main part 21 and the housing 10, Figure 3 As shown, the limit fastener 24 is slid in the direction away from the stop block to drive the block 246 and the two limit feet 243 of the limit fastener 24 to slide in the direction away from the stop block, and the block 246 is disengaged from the limit groove 110 and is received back into 221, the lock main component 21 is not pressed tightly by the block 246, and the two limit feet 243 are also received back into 221, and the limit feet 243 are not in contact with the wing of the stop block 11, and the lock main component 21 and the shell 10 are in an unlocked state, so that the lock main component 21 can be rotated relative to the shell 10, so as to facilitate the subsequent buckling of the lock main component 21 with the protrusion of another connector 100.

[0045] The technical solution of the utility model adopts that a stop block 11 and a boss 12 are protrudingly provided on the outer surface of the shell 10 of the connector 100, wings are provided on both sides of the stop block 11, and grooves 220 and 221 are provided on the lock main part 21 of the lock mechanism 20, the boss 12 is clamped in the groove 220, and the lock main part 21 is clamped with the shell 10; then, a limiting fastener 24 is added, and the limiting fastener 24 is movably installed on 221, and the limiting fastener Two limiting legs 243 and a clamping block 246 are provided in the part 24. The clamping block 246 is located between the two limiting legs 243. The limiting fastener 24 is forced to slide in the direction close to the stop block. The clamping block 246 extends out of 221 and is clamped into the limiting groove 110 to press against the main lock component 21. The main lock component 21 is not easy to be separated from the shell 10. The two limiting legs 243 extend out of 221 and abut the two wings. The main lock component 21 is locked with the shell 10 and is not easy to rotate. When the main lock component 21 is not buckled with the protrusion of another connector 100, the connector 100 can fix the main lock component 21 on the shell 10 through the limiting fastener 24 without rotating or shaking, so that it is convenient for the user to directly hold the shell 10 of the connector 100 and perform the plug-in operation of the two connectors 100.

[0046] In order to facilitate the sliding of the limiting fastener 24, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the limiting fastener 24 also includes a push block 241, which is exposed on 221, and a clamping block 246 and two limiting feet 243 are both arranged below the push block 241. The two limiting feet 243 are connected to the push block 241. The push block 241 is forced to slide toward the direction of the gear block, and drives the limiting feet 243 and the clamping block 246 to slide on 221.

[0047] In one embodiment, the block 246 and the two limiting legs 243 are both disposed below the push block 241 and connected to the push block 241. The user can push the push block 241 to slide toward the direction of the stop block, and the push block 241 slides and drives the block 246 and the two limiting legs 243 to slide toward the direction of the stop block, and the block 246 is inserted into the limiting groove 110 and abuts against the lock main part 21, and the two limiting grooves 110 extend out 221 and abut against the wings of the stop block; at this time, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lock main component 21 is fixed to the housing 10 by the limiting fastener 24 and cannot rotate, and the lock main component 21 and the housing 10 are in a locked state.

[0048] When unlocking is required, the user can push the push block 241 to slide away from the stop block, and the push block 241 slides and drives the card block 246 and the two limit feet 243 to slide away from the stop block, and the card block 246 is separated from the limit groove 110 and does not abut against the lock main part 21, and the two limit grooves 110 are retracted into 221 and do not abut against the wing of the stop block; at this time, Figure 3 As shown, the lock main component 21 and the housing 10 are in an unlocked state.

[0049] The surface of the push block 241 may be provided with a plurality of convex patterns to increase the friction between the user and the push block 241 , making it easier for the user to push the push block 241 .

[0050] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the side of the lock main part 21 close to the stop block 11 is provided with a through hole, which is connected to 221, and the clamping block 246 passes through the through hole and is clamped into the limiting groove 110. Further, the side of the lock main part 21 close to the stop block 11 is provided with two through holes, which are connected to 221, and part of the structure of the two limiting feet 243 passes through the holes and extends out of 221 to abut against the wing of the stop block 11.

[0051] In order to prevent the limiting fastener 24 from escaping from the lock main component, the lock main component 21 includes a main body 22 and a fixed frame 23. The main body 22 is rotatably connected to the shell 10. The main body 22 is provided with 221, and the fixed frame 23 is located at 221. The fixed frame 23 is provided with a fixing hole 231. The bottom of the push block 241 is protruding with a hanging platform 242. The hanging platform 242 is limited to the fixing hole 231. The fixed frame 23 prevents the hanging platform 242 from moving in the direction away from the blocking block 11.

[0052] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the push block 241 of the limiting fastener 24 is forced to slide in the direction away from the blocking block 11, and a hanging platform 242 is protruded from the bottom of the push block 241. The hanging platform 242 abuts against the inner wall of the fixed frame 23. The fixed block prevents the hanging platform 242 from continuing to slide in the direction away from the blocking block 11, thereby limiting the limiting fastener 24 on the lock main component.

[0053] In order to further guide the sliding direction of the limiting foot 243 and the push block 241 , a guide groove 223 is provided between the fixing frame 23 and the main body 22 , and a connecting foot 245 is provided between the limiting foot 243 and the push block 241 , and the connecting foot 245 is arranged in the guide groove 223 .

[0054] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the connecting foot 245 slides forward and backward in the guide groove 223 to guide the limiting foot 243 and the pushing block 241 to slide forward and backward to prevent the limiting foot 243 or the pushing block 241 from deviating left and right.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, the block 246 includes a cross bar 247 and a hook portion 248 . The cross bar 247 is connected to the connecting leg 245 . One end of the hook portion 248 is disposed on the cross bar 247 , and the other end is bent relative to the cross bar 247 .

[0056] In one embodiment, the hook portion 248 is connected to the connecting foot 245 through the cross bar 247, and further connected to the push block 241. The hook portion 248 is located below the push block 241, and there is a movable gap between the hook portion 248 and the push block 241, so that the block 246 can be separated from the limiting groove 110.

[0057] In order to ensure that the two limiting feet 243 can extend 221 to abut against the wings of the blocking block 11 when the limiting fastener 24 slides toward the blocking block 11, each limiting foot 243 is provided with a clamping block 244 protruding from one end close to the blocking block 11, and the clamping block 244 is protruding outward relative to the hook portion 248.

[0058] In one embodiment, when the limiting fastener 24 slides toward the stop block 11 , the clamping blocks 244 on the two limiting legs 243 extend out 221 and abut against the wings of the stop block 11 , thereby locking the locking main component and the housing 10 and preventing them from rotating.

[0059] Among them, Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the lock main component 21 is provided with a receiving groove 224 corresponding to the shifting block 11 , the shifting block 11 is arranged in the receiving groove 224 , and a limiting groove 110 is provided on the side of the shifting block 11 facing the lock main component 21 .

[0060] In one embodiment, the limiting fastener 24 slides toward the direction close to the blocking block 11, the clamping block 246 extends out of 221 and is clamped into the limiting groove 110, the clamping block 246 and the protrusion clamp the lock main component, so that the lock main component is fixed to the shell 10 by the clamping block 246 and is not easy to detach from the shell 10.

[0061] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the limiting foot 243 is connected to the connecting foot 245 to form an L-shaped limiting portion to prevent the limiting foot 243 from escaping from 221 , thereby ensuring that the limiting foot 243 slides within 221 .

[0062] The present utility model further proposes a connector 100, which includes a housing 10 and a locking mechanism 20. The specific structure of the locking mechanism 20 refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since the present connector 100 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above-mentioned embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0063] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism, characterized in that: A housing installed on a connector, wherein a stop block and a boss are protruding from the outer surface of the housing, wherein the stop block and the boss are spaced apart, and wings are provided on both sides of the stop block, and the locking mechanism comprises: A lock main part, wherein the lock main part is provided with a groove and a slide groove, the boss is clamped in the groove, the lock main part is clamped with the shell, and a limiting groove is provided between the lock main part and the stop block; and A limit fastener, the limit fastener is movably mounted on the slide slot, two limit feet and a clamping block are arranged in the limit fastener, the clamping block is located between the two limit feet, and the limit foot is slidably mounted on the slide slot; The limiting fastener is forced to slide in the direction close to the stop block, and the clamping block extends out of the sliding slot and is clamped into the limiting slot to press against the locking main component; the two limiting feet extend out of the sliding slot and clamp the stop block, and the two wings are in contact with the limiting feet.

2. The locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting fastener also includes a push block, which is exposed in the slide groove. The clamping block and two limiting feet are arranged below the push block. The two limiting feet are connected to the push block. The push block is forced to slide in the direction of the blocking block and drives the limiting feet and the clamping block to slide in the slide groove.

3. The locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the lock main component close to the shift block is provided with a through hole, the through hole is communicated with the slide groove, and the clamping block passes through the through hole and is clamped into the limiting groove.

4. The locking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lock main component includes a main body and a fixed frame, the main body is rotatably connected to the shell, the main body is provided with the slide groove, the fixed frame is located in the slide groove, the fixed frame is provided with a fixing hole, the bottom of the push block is protruding with a hanging platform, the hanging platform is limited to the fixing hole, and the fixed frame prevents the hanging platform from moving in a direction away from the blocking block.

5. The locking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide groove is provided between the fixing frame and the main body, a connecting foot is provided between the limiting foot and the pushing block, and the connecting foot is arranged in the guide groove.

6. The locking mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping block comprises a cross bar and a clamping hook portion, wherein the cross bar is connected to the connecting leg, one end of the clamping hook portion is arranged on the cross bar, and the other end is bent relative to the cross bar.

7. The locking mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A clamping block is protrudingly provided at one end of each of the limiting legs close to the stop block, and the clamping block is protrudingly provided relative to the hook portion.

8. The locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The lock main component is provided with a receiving groove corresponding to the stop block, the stop block is arranged in the receiving groove, and the side of the stop block facing the lock main component is provided with a limiting groove.

9. The locking mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting foot is connected to the connecting foot to form an L-shaped limiting portion.

10. A connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing and a locking mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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