FAKRA connector

By designing a FAKRA connector that integrates communication lines and power lines, the space occupation and wiring complexity problems caused by power supply and communication isolation in the prior art are solved, and more efficient space utilization and automated wiring are achieved.

CN222440885UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07DONGGUAN HUSAN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420328671.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-21
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-21

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Technical Problem

The existing FAKRA connectors are isolated in terms of power supply and communication, resulting in the need of additional terminals for power supply, occupying more space and increasing wiring complexity, making it difficult to meet the automation requirements of wiring.

Method used

A FAKRA connector integrating communication cable and power cable is designed. Through the combination of inner core, female head housing, male head housing and metal conductor, the inner core is arranged on the female head housing and male head housing, metal The conductor is arranged through multiple accommodating chambers to achieve the integration of communication lines and power lines.

Benefits of technology

By integrating communication lines and power lines, the space utilization is improved, the wiring process is simplified, the wiring complexity is reduced, and the wiring automation requirements are met.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a FAKRA connector, and relates to the technical field of connectors, and the FAKRA connector comprises an inner core which is used for electric connection to transmit signals; the female head shell is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and one end of the inner core is arranged in the first accommodating cavity in a penetrating manner; the male head shell comprises a guide part, a sliding part and a connecting part, one end of the connecting part is connected with the female head shell, the other end of the connecting part is connected with one end of the sliding part, and the guide part is connected with the other end of the sliding part; the connecting part is provided with a second containing cavity, and the other end of the inner core penetrates through the second containing cavity. The first metal conductors are used as transmission lines of a power supply; the sliding part is provided with a third containing cavity, the connecting part is provided with a fourth containing cavity, the other end of the inner core penetrates through the third containing cavity, and the first metal conductor penetrates through the first containing cavity, the third containing cavity and the fourth containing cavity. According to the invention, the space utilization rate can be improved, and the wiring process is simplified to meet the wiring automation requirement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a FAKRA connector. Background Art

[0002] In the relevant technology, FAKRA is the abbreviation of FAchKReis Automobil, which is converted from German. FAKRA connector is a very popular RF connector, mainly used in car audio, navigation, video and other systems, and can also be used in radio communications, broadcasting and television, aerospace and other fields.

[0003] The current FAKRA connector usually has terminals for communication, but no terminals for power supply. This leads to a problem that new terminals need to be set up for power supply. Setting up new terminals will occupy more device layout space, which is not conducive to efficient use of space. At the same time, because a connector needs to be set up for wiring, it will also increase the complexity of wiring, making the operation complicated, the wiring process is not simplified enough, and it is difficult to meet the automation requirements of wiring. Therefore, how to improve space utilization and simplify the wiring process to meet the automation requirements of wiring has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a FAKRA connector, which can improve space utilization and simplify the wiring process to meet the automation requirements of wiring.

[0005] The FAKRA connector according to an embodiment of the present application includes:

[0006] An inner core, used for making electrical connections to transmit signals;

[0007] A female housing, wherein the female housing is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and one end of the inner core is passed through the first accommodating cavity;

[0008] A male housing, the male housing comprising a guide portion, a sliding portion and a connecting portion, one end of the connecting portion being connected to the female housing, the other end of the connecting portion being connected to one end of the sliding portion, and the guide portion being connected to the other end of the sliding portion; the connecting portion being provided with a second accommodating cavity, the other end of the inner core being inserted into the second accommodating cavity;

[0009] A plurality of first metal conductors, wherein the first metal conductors are used as transmission lines for power supply; the sliding portion is provided with a third accommodating cavity, the connecting portion is provided with a fourth accommodating cavity, the other end of the inner core is passed through the third accommodating cavity, and the first metal conductor is passed through the first accommodating cavity, the third accommodating cavity and the fourth accommodating cavity.

[0010] According to the FAKRA connector of the embodiment of the present application, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: by setting an inner core, a female shell, a male shell and a first metal conductor, the inner core is inserted into the female shell and the male shell; by setting an inner core with a communication function in the first accommodating cavity, the second accommodating cavity and the third accommodating cavity, and setting the first metal conductor as a power line in the first accommodating cavity, the third accommodating cavity and the fourth accommodating cavity, the communication line and the power line can be integrated, thereby improving space utilization; at the same time, there is no need to set up a new connector for connection, which reduces the complexity of wiring, thereby simplifying the operation process of wiring, and thus meeting the automation requirements of wiring. Therefore, the FAKRA connector of the present application can improve space utilization and simplify the wiring process to meet the automation requirements of wiring.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the female head shell is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole are both connected to the first accommodating cavity, one end of the inner core is sequentially passed through the second through hole and the first accommodating cavity, and one end of the first metal conductor is sequentially passed through the third through hole and the first accommodating cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first metal conductor includes a first pointed portion, a first main portion and a first recessed portion connected in sequence, the first main portion is inserted into the third accommodating cavity, the fourth accommodating cavity and the third through hole, the first pointed portion is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, the first recessed portion is inserted into the third accommodating cavity, and the first recessed portion is provided with a circular arc contact surface.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the guide portion is provided with a first inclined surface, and the first inclined surface is arranged around the other end of the inner core and the first recessed portion, and the first inclined surface is inclined toward the third accommodating cavity from a side away from the sliding portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the inner core includes a second metal conductor, an insulating shell and two insulating terminal heads, the insulating shell is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity, the two insulating terminal heads are arranged at both ends of the fifth accommodating cavity, the two ends of the second metal conductor are respectively passed through the insulating terminal heads in the fifth accommodating cavity, and the insulating shell is passed through the first accommodating cavity, the second accommodating cavity and the third accommodating cavity.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second metal conductor includes a second pointed portion, a second main body portion and a second recessed portion connected in sequence, and the insulating shell includes a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion, the first plug-in portion is inserted into the second accommodating cavity and the third accommodating cavity, the second plug-in portion is inserted into the first accommodating cavity, the second pointed portion is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity in the second plug-in portion, and the second recessed portion is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity in the first plug-in portion.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, a second inclined surface is provided at one end of the first plug-in portion, and a side of the second inclined surface close to the second recessed portion is inclined toward the second recessed portion.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the connecting portion of the male shell is provided with a connecting block, the female shell is provided with a first mounting hole, and the connecting block is passed through the first mounting hole.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, a side wall at one end of the second accommodating cavity is provided with a card slot, the card slot is provided with a fourth through hole, the female head shell is provided with a card connection portion, the card connection portion is provided with a card block, the card connection portion is passed through the card slot, and the card block is carded in the fourth through hole.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the connecting portion of the male shell is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole is used for fixing by screw threads to install the male shell.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present application is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a FAKRA connector provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a FAKRA connector provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the female connector housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the female connector housing provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 5A schematic diagram of the structure of the male housing provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a male plug housing provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a first metal conductor provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first metal conductor provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the insulating housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second metal conductor and an insulating terminal head provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Fig.11 A schematic structural diagram of a second metal conductor and an insulating terminal head provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0033] Fig.12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second metal conductor provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] Inner core 100, second metal conductor 110, second pointed portion 111, second main body 112, second recessed portion 113, gap 114, insulating housing 120, fifth accommodating cavity 121, first plug-in portion 122, second plug-in portion 123, second inclined surface 124, insulating terminal head 130;

[0036] The female housing 200, the first accommodating cavity 210, the second through hole 220, the third through hole 230, the first mounting hole 240, the clamping portion 250, and the clamping block 251;

[0037] Male housing 300, guide portion 310, first inclined surface 311, third inclined surface 312, sliding portion 320, third accommodating cavity 321, connecting portion 330, second accommodating cavity 331, fourth accommodating cavity 332, connecting block 333, slot 334, fourth through hole 335, second mounting hole 336;

[0038] The first metal conductor 400 , the first pointed portion 410 , the first main body portion 420 , the first recessed portion 430 , and the arc-shaped contact surface 431 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0040] It should be noted that although the functional modules are divided in the system diagram and the logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be performed in a different order than the module division in the system or the order in the flowchart. The terms in the specification, claims and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0041] In the description of this application, "several" means more than one, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed", etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0042] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] In the description of the present application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" 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 present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does 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.

[0044] Below, according to Figures 1 to 12 The FAKRA connector according to the embodiment of the present application is described.

[0045] It is understandable that if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a FAKRA connector is provided, comprising:

[0046] The inner core 100 is used for electrical connection to transmit signals;

[0047] The female housing 200 is provided with a first accommodating cavity 210, and one end of the inner core 100 is passed through the first accommodating cavity 210;

[0048] The male housing 300 includes a guide portion 310, a sliding portion 320 and a connecting portion 330. One end of the connecting portion 330 is connected to the female housing 200, and the other end of the connecting portion 330 is connected to one end of the sliding portion 320. The guide portion 310 is connected to the other end of the sliding portion 320. The connecting portion 330 is provided with a second accommodating cavity 331. The other end of the inner core 100 is inserted into the second accommodating cavity 331.

[0049] A plurality of first metal conductors 400 are provided, and the first metal conductors 400 are used as transmission lines for power supply; the sliding portion 320 is provided with a third accommodating cavity 321, and the connecting portion 330 is provided with a fourth accommodating cavity 332, and the other end of the inner core 100 is passed through the third accommodating cavity 321, and the first metal conductor 400 is passed through the first accommodating cavity 210, the third accommodating cavity 321 and the fourth accommodating cavity 332.

[0050] By setting an inner core 100, a female shell 200, a male shell 300 and a first metal conductor 400, the inner core 100 is inserted into the female shell 200 and the male shell 300; by setting the inner core 100 with communication function in the first accommodating cavity 210, the second accommodating cavity 331 and the third accommodating cavity 321, and setting the first metal conductor 400 as the power line in the first accommodating cavity 210, the third accommodating cavity 321 and the fourth accommodating cavity 332, the communication line and the power line can be integrated, thereby improving space utilization; at the same time, there is no need to set up a new connector for connection, which reduces the complexity of wiring, and further simplifies the operation process of wiring, so as to meet the automation requirements of wiring. Therefore, the FAKRA connector of the present application can improve space utilization and simplify the wiring process to meet the automation requirements of wiring.

[0051] It is understandable that if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the female head shell 200 is provided with a second through hole 220 and a third through hole 230, and the second through hole 220 and the third through hole 230 are both connected to the first accommodating cavity 210, one end of the inner core 100 is sequentially inserted into the second through hole 220 and the first accommodating cavity 210, and one end of the first metal conductor 400 is sequentially inserted into the third through hole 230 and the first accommodating cavity 210.

[0052] By providing the second through hole 220 and the third through hole 230 , the inner core 100 and the first metal conductor 400 can be placed more closely to the female connector housing 200 , making the entire structure more compact.

[0053] It is understandable that if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first metal conductor 400 includes a first pointed portion 410, a first main body portion 420 and a first recessed portion 430 which are connected in sequence, the first main body portion 420 is penetrated through the third accommodating cavity 321, the fourth accommodating cavity 332 and the third through hole 230, the first pointed portion 410 is disposed in the first accommodating cavity 210, the first recessed portion 430 is penetrated through the third accommodating cavity 321, and the first recessed portion 430 is provided with an arc-shaped contact surface 431.

[0054] The arc-shaped contact surface 431 can be provided to increase the contact area, so that the power supply circuit is more stable during power supply.

[0055] It is understandable that if Figure 8 As shown, the guide portion 310 is provided with a first inclined surface 311 , and the first inclined surface 311 is arranged around the other end of the inner core 100 and the first recessed portion 430 , and the first inclined surface 311 is inclined toward the third accommodating cavity 321 away from the side of the sliding portion 320 .

[0056] A guide portion 310 and a first inclined surface 311 located on the guide portion 310 are provided on the male shell 300. When a device needs to be connected through the male shell 300, because the guide portion 310 is provided with the first inclined surface 311, the size of the end face of the guide portion 310 is slightly smaller than the first sliding portion 320, so that a quick connection can be achieved through the guiding effect.

[0057] It should be noted that the guide portion 310 is provided with a third inclined surface 312 , and the second inclined surface 124 is provided around the other end of the inner core 100 and the first recessed portion 430 , and the second inclined surface 124 is inclined toward the third accommodating cavity 321 on the side close to the sliding portion 320 .

[0058] It is understandable that if Figure 2 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the inner core 100 includes a second metal conductor 110, an insulating shell 120 and two insulating terminal heads 130. The insulating shell 120 is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity 121. The two insulating terminal heads 130 are arranged at both ends of the fifth accommodating cavity 121. The two ends of the second metal conductor 110 are respectively passed through the insulating terminal heads 130 in the fifth accommodating cavity 121. The insulating shell 120 is passed through the first accommodating cavity 210, the second accommodating cavity 331 and the third accommodating cavity 321.

[0059] It is understandable that if Fig. 9 , Fig.11 and Fig.12As shown, the second metal conductor 110 includes a second pointed portion 111, a second main body portion 112 and a second recessed portion 113 connected in sequence, and the insulating shell 120 includes a first plug-in portion 122 and a second plug-in portion 123, the first plug-in portion 122 is inserted into the second accommodating cavity 331 and the third accommodating cavity 321, the second plug-in portion 123 is inserted into the first accommodating cavity 210, the second pointed portion 111 is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity 332 in the second plug-in portion 123, and the second recessed portion 113 is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity 332 in the first plug-in portion 122.

[0060] It is understandable that if Fig. 9 As shown, a second inclined surface 124 is disposed at one end of the first plug-in portion 122 , and a side of the second inclined surface 124 close to the second recessed portion 113 is inclined toward the second recessed portion 113 .

[0061] By providing the second inclined surface 124 , the second inclined surface 124 is inclined so as to have a guiding function, thereby improving the speed of device connection.

[0062] It is understandable that if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting portion 330 of the male housing 300 is provided with a connecting block 333 , the female housing 200 is provided with a first mounting hole 240 , and the connecting block 333 is passed through the first mounting hole 240 .

[0063] It is understandable that if Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a side wall at one end of the second accommodating cavity 331 is provided with a card slot 334, and the card slot 334 is provided with a fourth through hole 335. The female head shell 200 is provided with a card connection portion 250, and the card connection portion 250 is provided with a card block 251. The card connection portion 250 is passed through the card slot 334, and the card block 251 is carded in the fourth through hole 335.

[0064] By providing the clamping portion 250 and the clamping block 251 on the female housing 200 and providing the clamping slot 334 and the fourth through hole 335 on the male housing 300 , a quick and convenient connection can be achieved, simplifying the installation process.

[0065] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the connecting portion 330 of the male housing 300 is provided with a second mounting hole 336 , and the second mounting hole 336 is used for fixing by screw threads to install the male housing 300 .

[0066] By providing the second mounting hole 336 , the male housing 300 can be easily fixed.

[0067] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present application. In addition, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

Claims

1. A FAKRA connector, characterized in that: include: An inner core, used for making electrical connections to transmit signals; A female housing, wherein the female housing is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and one end of the inner core is passed through the first accommodating cavity; A male housing, the male housing comprising a guide portion, a sliding portion and a connecting portion, one end of the connecting portion being connected to the female housing, the other end of the connecting portion being connected to one end of the sliding portion, and the guide portion being connected to the other end of the sliding portion; the connecting portion being provided with a second accommodating cavity, the other end of the inner core being inserted into the second accommodating cavity; A plurality of first metal conductors, wherein the first metal conductors are used as transmission lines for power supply; the sliding portion is provided with a third accommodating cavity, the connecting portion is provided with a fourth accommodating cavity, the other end of the inner core is passed through the third accommodating cavity, and the first metal conductor is passed through the first accommodating cavity, the third accommodating cavity and the fourth accommodating cavity.

2. The FAKRA connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female head shell is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole are both connected to the first accommodating cavity, one end of the inner core is sequentially inserted into the second through hole and the first accommodating cavity, and one end of the first metal conductor is sequentially inserted into the third through hole and the first accommodating cavity.

3. The FAKRA connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first metal conductor includes a first pointed portion, a first main portion and a first recessed portion connected in sequence, the first main portion is inserted into the third accommodating cavity, the fourth accommodating cavity and the third through hole, the first pointed portion is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, the first recessed portion is inserted into the third accommodating cavity, and the first recessed portion is provided with an arc-shaped contact surface.

4. The FAKRA connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide portion is provided with a first inclined surface, and the first inclined surface is arranged around the other end of the inner core and the first recessed portion, and the first inclined surface is inclined toward the third accommodating cavity at a side away from the sliding portion.

5. The FAKRA connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner core includes a second metal conductor, an insulating shell and two insulating terminal heads. The insulating shell is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity. The two insulating terminal heads are arranged at both ends of the fifth accommodating cavity. The two ends of the second metal conductor are respectively passed through the insulating terminal heads in the fifth accommodating cavity. The insulating shell is passed through the first accommodating cavity, the second accommodating cavity and the third accommodating cavity.

6. The FAKRA connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second metal conductor includes a second pointed portion, a second main portion and a second recessed portion connected in sequence, and the insulating shell includes a first plug-in portion and a second plug-in portion, the first plug-in portion is inserted into the second accommodating cavity and the third accommodating cavity, the second plug-in portion is inserted into the first accommodating cavity, the second pointed portion is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity in the second plug-in portion, and the second recessed portion is inserted into the fourth accommodating cavity in the first plug-in portion.

7. The FAKRA connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second inclined surface is disposed at one end of the first plug-in portion, and a side of the second inclined surface close to the second recessed portion is inclined toward the second recessed portion.

8. The FAKRA connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion of the male housing is provided with a connecting block, the female housing is provided with a first mounting hole, and the connecting block is passed through the first mounting hole.

9. The FAKRA connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A card slot is provided on one end side wall of the second accommodating cavity, the card slot is provided with a fourth through hole, the female head shell is provided with a card connection portion, the card connection portion is provided with a card block, the card connection portion passes through the card slot, and the card block is carded in the fourth through hole.

10. The FAKRA connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion of the male housing is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole is used for fixing through screw threads to mount the male housing.