Connector buckle structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector buckle structure which comprises a buckle body, a buckle clamping jaw, a clamping rib and a clamping groove. The buckle clamping jaw is fixed to the lower end face of the buckle body, the clamping groove is formed in the side edge of the buckle body in a sunken mode, and the clamping rib is arranged on the inner surface of the buckle clamping jaw in a protruding mode. The novel connector buckle has the technical effects that the connector can be fixed on a main wire harness through the novel connector buckle, and the requirement of the wire harness on a metal plate hole of a vehicle body is reduced, so that the processing technology is simplified, and the strength of the vehicle body is ensured; when the wire harness trunk has different diameters, the novel connector buckle with the appropriate diameter can be selected according to the diameter of the wire harness trunk, and the problems that resources of mutual clamping connectors are few, and selectivity is poor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile wiring harness systems, in particular to a connector buckle structure. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are two ways to fix automotive connectors:

[0003] Solution 1: Connector matching fixed buckle, such as Figure 6 As shown, it is fixed to the sheet metal by clips;

[0004] Solution 2: The connector is snapped into place with the fixed connector, such as Figure 7 shown.

[0005] Disadvantages and shortcomings of existing technology:

[0006] Solution 1: Currently, there are a large number of line-to-line connectors in automotive wiring harnesses, and there are also many mounting holes that need to be matched with the body sheet metal, which increases the sheet metal processing technology and reduces the sheet metal strength.

[0007] Solution 2: There are fewer wire-to-wire connectors that can be plugged into each other, and the selection is poor, which cannot be met in most environments. Utility Model Content

[0008] To this end, the utility model provides a connector buckle structure to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0009] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] According to the first aspect of the utility model, a connector snap-on structure comprises a snap-on body, a snap-on claw, a snap rib and a snap groove; the snap-on claw is fixed to the lower end surface of the snap-on body, the snap groove is recessed on the side edge of the snap-on body, and the snap rib is protruding from the inner surface of the snap-on claw.

[0011] Furthermore, the buckle clamping claw is a U-shaped structure.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a necking portion, and the open end of the U-shaped structure of the buckle clamping claw is provided with the necking portion that is necked inward, and the necking portion has an arc-shaped curved surface.

[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple clamping ribs.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of the clamping ribs are arranged at equal intervals.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting structure, and the upper surface of the buckle body is provided with the limiting structure.

[0016] Furthermore, an upper surface of the buckle body is provided with an inwardly concave strip groove along its length direction, and the limiting structure is arranged in the strip groove.

[0017] Furthermore, the strip-shaped groove is a rectangular groove, and the limiting structure is arranged at a middle position in the length direction of the strip-shaped groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the cross section of the limiting structure is trapezoidal, and the length direction of the limiting structure is perpendicular to the length direction of the strip groove.

[0019] Furthermore, the buckle clamping claw is an integrally formed structure of elastic material.

[0020] The utility model has the following advantages: through the new connector buckle designed in the present invention, the connector can be fixed on the main wiring harness, reducing the demand of the wiring harness for the body sheet metal holes, thereby simplifying the processing technology and ensuring the body strength; when the wiring harness trunk has different diameters, a new connector buckle with a suitable diameter can be selected according to the diameter of the wiring harness trunk, avoiding the problem of fewer connector resources and poor selectivity for mutual clamping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 An axonometric diagram of a connector buckle structure provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 A front view of a connector snap-on structure provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 An exploded view of the installation of a connector buckle structure provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a connector snap-on structure and a wire-to-wire connector installation provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of installing multiple connectors of a connector snap-on structure provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the conventional connector matching fixing buckle of Solution 1.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mutually engaged connector fixation of solution two.

[0028] In the figure: 10, connector buckle structure, 20, line-to-line connector, 30, wiring harness trunk corrugated tube, 101, buckle clamping claw, 102, clamping rib, 103, clamping groove, 104, limiting structure, 105, buckle body, 106, necking part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a specific embodiment of the present invention. People familiar with the technology can easily understand the other advantages and functions of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a connector snap-on structure in an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model comprises a snap-on body 105, a snap-on jaw 101, a clamping rib 102 and a clamping groove 103; the snap-on jaw 101 is fixed to the lower end surface of the snap-on body 105, the side edge of the snap-on body 105 is recessed with a clamping groove 103, and the inner surface of the snap-on jaw 101 is protruding with a clamping rib 102.

[0032] In the above embodiment, it should be noted that the connector snap-in structure 10 can fix the line-to-line connector 20 on the wire harness trunk corrugated tube 30, and the connector snap-in structure 10 of appropriate specifications is selected according to the specifications of the wire harness trunk corrugated tube 30 to ensure that it can be firmly clamped on the wire harness trunk through the snap-in claw 101; the clamping rib 102 on the connector snap-in structure 10 is clamped in the groove of the corrugated tube to prevent the clamp from sliding in the axial direction of the wire harness trunk. When the connector snap-in structure 10 is connected to the line-to-line connector 20, the clamping groove 103 of the connector snap-in structure 10 is clamped with the clamping groove of the line-to-line connector 20; when the connector needs to be disassembled, the connector snap-in structure 10 can be directly removed from the wire harness trunk; when there are multiple connectors, they can be clamped at staggered positions on the wire harness trunk.

[0033] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiments is: through the new connector buckle of the present design, the connector can be fixed on the main wiring harness, reducing the demand for the body sheet metal holes of the wiring harness, thereby simplifying the processing technology and ensuring the body strength; when the wiring harness trunk has different diameters, a new connector buckle of appropriate diameter can be selected according to the diameter of the wiring harness trunk to avoid the problem of fewer connector resources and poor selectivity for mutual clamping.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a connector snap-on structure includes all the contents of Example 1, except that the snap-on clamping claw 101 is a U-shaped structure.

[0036] Optionally, a necking portion 106 is further included, and the open end of the U-shaped structure of the buckle clamping jaw 101 is provided with an inwardly necking necking portion 106, and the necking portion 106 has an arc-shaped curved surface.

[0037] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is: by designing the snap clamp 101 into a U shape, it can be firmly clamped on the corrugated tube at the trunk of the wire harness; by providing the necking portion 106, it is effectively prevented from falling off the corrugated tube during use.

[0038] Example 3

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a connector snap-on structure includes all the contents of Example 2, except that there are multiple snap ribs 102.

[0040] Optionally, a plurality of clamping ribs 102 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0041] The technical effects achieved by the above embodiment are as follows: by providing a plurality of clamping ribs 102, the stability of the clamping claw 101 clamped in the groove of the corrugated tube is enhanced; by providing a plurality of clamping ribs 102 at equal intervals, the uniform distribution of the clamping force of the clamping ribs 102 is ensured.

[0042] Example 4

[0043] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a connector snap-on structure includes all the contents of Example 3, and in addition, further includes a limiting structure 104 . The limiting structure 104 is set on the upper surface of the snap-on body 105 .

[0044] Optionally, an upper surface of the buckle body 105 is provided with an inwardly concave strip groove along its length direction, and the limiting structure 104 is arranged in the strip groove.

[0045] Optionally, the strip groove is a rectangular groove, and the limiting structure 104 is arranged at the middle position of the strip groove in the length direction. In addition, the specific type of the strip groove can also be designed according to actual needs.

[0046] Optionally, the cross-section of the limiting structure 104 is trapezoidal, and the length direction of the limiting structure 104 is perpendicular to the length direction of the strip groove. In addition, the cross-sectional shape of the limiting structure 104 can also be designed according to actual needs.

[0047] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is: by providing the limiting structure 104, the line-to-line connector 20 can be prevented from falling off and then locked.

[0048] Example 5

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a connector snap-on structure includes all the contents of Example 4, except that the snap-on clamping claw 101 is an integrally formed structure of elastic material.

[0050] The technical effect achieved by the above embodiment is: by setting the buckle clamping claw 101 as a structure integrally formed of elastic material, the buckle clamping claw 101 has a certain elasticity, thereby enhancing the clamping strength.

[0051] When designing the automotive wiring harness, if the space in the A-pillar area is small and it is impossible to arrange more wire-to-wire connectors, some of the wire-to-wire connectors can be clamped onto the corrugated tube of the accessory main wiring harness to fix the wire-to-wire connectors.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations 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 referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0053] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment one", "embodiment two", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific method, device or feature described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, methods, devices or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0058] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector buckle structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a buckle body (105), a buckle clamping claw (101), a clamping rib (102) and a clamping groove (103); the buckle clamping claw (101) is fixed to the lower end surface of the buckle body (105), the clamping groove (103) is recessed on the side edge of the buckle body (105), and the clamping rib (102) is protruding on the inner surface of the buckle clamping claw (101).

2. The connector buckle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle clamping claw (101) is a U-shaped structure.

3. The connector buckle structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a necking portion (106), wherein the open end of the U-shaped structure of the buckle clamping jaw (101) is provided with the necking portion (106) necked inwards, and the necking portion (106) has an arc-shaped curved surface.

4. The connector buckle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping ribs (102) are multiple.

5. The connector buckle structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of clamping ribs (102) are arranged at equal intervals.

6. The connector buckle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a limiting structure (104), and the limiting structure (104) is arranged on the upper surface of the buckle body (105).

7. The connector buckle structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper surface of the buckle body (105) is provided with an inwardly concave strip groove along its length direction, and the limiting structure (104) is arranged in the strip groove.

8. The connector buckle structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The strip-shaped groove is a rectangular groove, and the limiting structure (104) is arranged at a middle position in the length direction of the strip-shaped groove.

9. The connector buckle structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cross section of the limiting structure (104) is trapezoidal, and the length direction of the limiting structure (104) is perpendicular to the length direction of the strip-shaped groove.

10. The connector buckle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle clamping claw (101) is an integrally formed structure of elastic material.

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