Electric connector and electric connecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric connectors, in particular to an electric connector and an electric connecting device. The electric connector comprises a plug assembly, a socket assembly and a locking assembly, a mounting hole is formed in the plug assembly, and the socket assembly is suitable for being mounted in the mounting hole; the plug assembly is provided with an accommodating space, the mounting hole extends along a first direction, the accommodating space extends along a second direction, and the accommodating space is communicated with the mounting hole; the locking assembly is installed in the containing space in a sliding mode, and the locking assembly can move between a first position and a second position; when the locking assembly is located at the first position, the locking assembly can be clamped and locked with the socket assembly; when the locking assembly is located at the second position, the locking assembly is separated from the socket assembly at an interval. According to the utility model, whether the socket assembly and the plug assembly are locked or not is realized by moving the locking assembly, connection or separation of the plug assembly and the socket assembly can be quickly realized, and time and labor are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric connectors, and in particular relates to an electric connector and an electric connecting device. Background Art

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

[0003] An existing electrical connector includes a plug shell of a columnar structure and a battery core arranged inside the plug shell, one end of the plug shell is a wire connection end, and the other end is a socket connection end, the battery core is arranged in the socket connection end, the wire connection end is formed with a sleeve structure, the sleeve structure is a flexible material, the sleeve structure surrounds the outside of the wire electrically connected to the battery core, and the sleeve structure is provided with a plurality of strip holes along the circumferential direction; and a resistance bar is formed on the surface of the plug shell protruding along the axial direction, the resistance bar is distributed along the circumference of the plug shell, and the resistance bar is located near the socket connection end. When the plug shell is inserted into the plug hole opened in the socket, the resistance bar contacts the inner wall of the plug hole, increases the resistance of the plug and the socket, and prevents the plug and the socket from being separated due to non-human action.

[0004] The above-mentioned electrical connector uses the resistance of the resistance bar to prevent the plug from being separated from the socket, which is time-consuming and laborious during the process of plugging and unplugging the plug. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: in view of the prior art, the electrical connector uses the resistance of a resistance strip to prevent the plug from being separated from the socket, which causes time and labor-consuming process during the plugging and unplugging of the plug. An electrical connector and an electrical connecting device are provided.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, on the one hand, an embodiment of the utility model provides an electrical connector, including a plug assembly, a socket assembly and a locking assembly, wherein the plug assembly is provided with a mounting hole, and the socket assembly is suitable for being mounted in the mounting hole;

[0007] The plug assembly has an accommodating space, the mounting hole extends along a first direction, the accommodating space extends along a second direction, and the accommodating space is communicated with the mounting hole;

[0008] The locking assembly is slidably installed in the accommodating space, and the locking assembly can move between a first position and a second position; when the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking assembly can be locked with the socket assembly; when the locking assembly is in the second position, the locking assembly is spaced apart from the socket assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a pressing piece and an elastic piece, the pressing piece is provided with a cavity matching the elastic piece, the elastic piece is installed in the cavity, the pressing piece is slidably installed in the accommodating space, and the elastic piece abuts between the plug assembly and the pressing piece.

[0010] Optionally, an abutment piece is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the pressing piece, the abutment piece is elastic, and the abutment piece abuts between the pressing piece and the plug assembly.

[0011] Optionally, an abutment piece is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the pressing piece, the abutment piece is elastic, and the abutment piece abuts between the pressing piece and the plug assembly.

[0012] Optionally, a card slot is provided on the socket assembly, and a card block is provided on the locking assembly. When the plug assembly cooperates with the socket assembly, the card block can extend out of the accommodating space and be carded in the card slot.

[0013] Optionally, the plug assembly is provided with a guide groove matching the clamping block, the guide groove is communicated between the accommodating space and the mounting hole, and the clamping block is mounted in the guide groove.

[0014] Optionally, the socket assembly includes a socket shell and a terminal, the socket shell is provided with a mating cavity, the bottom of the mating cavity is provided with a terminal insertion hole, and when the terminal is matched with the socket shell, the terminal can enter the mating cavity through the terminal insertion hole; the plug assembly includes a plug shell and a plug conductor, the plug conductor is connected to the plug shell, the socket shell is installed in the mounting hole, the plug conductor is electrically connected to the terminal, and the locking assembly is locked with the socket shell by snapping.

[0015] Optionally, the plug assembly has a plug front end, a plug rear end and a plug lower end, the plug lower end is provided with the mounting hole, the plug rear end is provided with the accommodating space, and the plug front end is suitable for installing a sheath.

[0016] Optionally, the locking assembly is provided with a button portion that is easy to press.

[0017] Optionally, the button portion is provided with an anti-slip structure for increasing friction.

[0018] According to the electrical connector of this embodiment, when connecting the plug assembly and the socket assembly, the user moves the locking assembly so that the locking assembly is located in the second position. After installing the socket assembly in the installation hole of the plug assembly, the user moves the locking assembly to the first position so that the locking assembly and the socket assembly are locked, thereby preventing the socket assembly and the plug assembly from being separated under non-human influence. When separating the plug assembly and the socket assembly, the user moves the locking assembly so that the locking assembly is located in the second position, thereby releasing the locking effect of the locking assembly on the socket assembly. The electrical connector in this embodiment realizes whether the socket assembly and the plug assembly are locked or not through the locking assembly, and can quickly realize the connection or separation of the plug assembly and the socket assembly. At the same time, there is no effect of increasing friction between the plug assembly and the socket assembly, which is a smooth connection, which can save the user's physical strength and improve work efficiency.

[0019] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electrical connection device, including the above-mentioned electrical connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electrical connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electrical connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the plug assembly and the locking assembly provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a socket assembly provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Exploded diagram of

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electrical connector in a state provided by another embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electrical connector in another state provided by another embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pressing member provided in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows:

[0029] 1. Plug assembly; 2. Socket assembly; 3. Locking assembly; 4. Mounting hole; 5. Accommodating space; 6. Guide groove; 11. Plug housing; 12. Plug conductor; 21. Slot; 22. Socket housing; 23. Terminal; 31. Pressing piece; 32. Elastic piece; 33. Abutting piece; 34. Snap-in block; 35. Button part; 311. Cavity; 351. Anti-slip structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the utility model more clear, 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.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides an electrical connector, including a plug assembly 1, a socket assembly 2 and a locking assembly 3, wherein the plug assembly 1 is provided with a mounting hole 4, and the socket assembly 2 is suitable for being mounted in the mounting hole 4;

[0032] The plug assembly 1 has an accommodating space 5, the mounting hole 4 extends along a first direction, the accommodating space 5 extends along a second direction, and the accommodating space 5 is communicated with the mounting hole 4;

[0033] The locking assembly 3 is slidably installed in the accommodating space 5, and the locking assembly 3 can move between a first position and a second position; when the locking assembly 3 is in the first position, the locking assembly 3 can be locked with the socket assembly 2; when the locking assembly 3 is in the second position, the locking assembly 3 is spaced apart from the socket assembly 2. In this embodiment, the first direction is preferably perpendicular to the second direction.

[0034] In one embodiment, the locking assembly 3 includes a pressing member 31 and an elastic member 32. The pressing member 31 is provided with a cavity 311 matching the elastic member 32. The elastic member 32 is installed in the cavity 311. The pressing member 31 is slidably installed in the accommodating space 5. The elastic member 32 abuts between the plug assembly 1 and the pressing member 31. In this embodiment, the elastic member 32 is preferably a spring, and the cavity 311 is preferably a blind hole, which extends along the axial direction of the pressing member 31. Under the action of the elastic force of the spring, the initial position of the pressing member 31 is the first position. By pressing the pressing member 31, the elastic force of the spring can be overcome, so that the pressing member 31 moves to the second position.

[0035] In one embodiment, an abutment member 33 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the pressing member 31, and the abutment member 33 is elastic and abuts between the pressing member 31 and the plug assembly 1. In this embodiment, one side of the abutment member 33 is connected to the pressing member 31, and the other side is provided with a through groove, which is connected to the cavity 311. The abutment member 33 is preferably integrally formed with the pressing member 31. In this embodiment, by providing the abutment member 33, the friction between the pressing member 31 and the plug assembly 1 can be increased, and the pressing member 31 can be prevented from falling out of the accommodating space 5 without human power.

[0036] In one embodiment, the socket assembly 2 is provided with a card slot 21, and the locking assembly 3 is provided with a card block 34. When the plug assembly 1 is matched with the socket assembly 2, the card block 34 can extend out of the accommodating space 5 and be carded in the card slot 21. In this embodiment, the card block 34 is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the locking assembly 3, and the card slot 21 is an annular groove. The locking assembly 3 locks the socket assembly 2 by the card block 34 and the card slot 21.

[0037] In one embodiment, the plug assembly 1 is provided with a guide groove 6 matching the clamping block 34, the guide groove 6 is connected between the accommodating space 5 and the mounting hole 4, and the clamping block 34 is installed in the guide groove 6. This can facilitate the installation of the locking assembly.

[0038] In one embodiment, the socket assembly 2 includes a socket shell 22 and a terminal 23, wherein the socket shell 22 is provided with a mating cavity, and the cavity bottom of the mating cavity is provided with a terminal insertion hole, and when the terminal 23 is matched with the socket shell 22, the terminal 23 can enter the mating cavity through the terminal insertion hole; the plug assembly 1 includes a plug shell 11 and a plug conductor 12, wherein the plug conductor 12 is connected to the plug shell 11, the socket shell 22 is installed in the installation hole 4, the plug conductor 12 is electrically connected to the terminal 23, and the locking assembly 3 is locked with the socket shell 22. In this embodiment, the head of the terminal 23 is riveted with an anti-touch finger cap, and the plug conductor 12 is provided with a conductive insertion hole, and the anti-touch finger cap can be installed in the conductive insertion hole. A waterproof gasket is provided on the socket shell 22. A waterproof ring is provided between the socket assembly 2 and the plug assembly 1.

[0039] In one embodiment, the plug assembly 1 has a plug front end, a plug rear end and a plug lower end, the plug lower end is provided with the mounting hole 4, the plug rear end is provided with the accommodating space 5, and the plug front end is suitable for installing a sheath. In this embodiment, the sheath includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath arranged in the outer sheath, and the outer sheath is threadedly connected to the plug assembly 1. A sealing ring is arranged between the sheath and the plug assembly 1.

[0040] In one embodiment, a button portion 35 that is easy to press is provided on the locking assembly 3. This makes it convenient for users to press the locking assembly 3. In this embodiment, the locking assembly 3 and the button portion 35 are integrally formed.

[0041] In one embodiment, the button portion 35 is provided with an anti-slip structure 351 for increasing friction. In this embodiment, the anti-slip structure 351 is preferably a sawtooth structure. At the same time, in the locked state, the button portion 35 is flush with the plug housing 11, and in the unlocked state, the button portion 35 is located inside the accommodating space 5.

[0042] This embodiment of Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in the locked state. Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in the unlocked state.

[0043] According to the electrical connector of this embodiment, when connecting the plug assembly 1 and the socket assembly 2, the user moves the locking assembly 3 so that the locking assembly 3 is located in the second position. After installing the socket assembly 2 in the mounting hole 4 of the plug assembly 1, the user moves the locking assembly 3 to the first position so that the locking assembly 3 and the socket assembly 2 are locked and engaged, thereby preventing the socket assembly 2 and the plug assembly 1 from being separated under non-human action. When separating the plug assembly 1 and the socket assembly 2, the user moves the locking assembly 3 so that the locking assembly 3 is located in the second position, and the locking effect of the locking assembly 3 on the socket assembly 2 is released. The electrical connector in this embodiment realizes whether the socket assembly 2 and the plug assembly 1 are locked or not through the locking assembly, and can quickly realize the connection or separation of the plug assembly 1 and the socket assembly 2. At the same time, there is no friction-increasing effect between the plug assembly 1 and the socket assembly 2, which is a smooth connection, which can save the user's physical strength and improve work efficiency.

[0044] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electrical connection device, including the electrical connector of the above embodiment.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector, characterized in that: It comprises a plug assembly, a socket assembly and a locking assembly, wherein the plug assembly is provided with a mounting hole, and the socket assembly is suitable for being mounted in the mounting hole; The plug assembly has an accommodating space, the mounting hole extends along a first direction, the accommodating space extends along a second direction, and the accommodating space is communicated with the mounting hole; The locking assembly is slidably installed in the accommodating space, and the locking assembly can move between a first position and a second position; when the locking assembly is in the first position, the locking assembly can be locked with the socket assembly; when the locking assembly is in the second position, the locking assembly is spaced apart from the socket assembly.

2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a pressing piece and an elastic piece. The pressing piece is provided with a cavity matching the elastic piece. The elastic piece is installed in the cavity. The pressing piece is slidably installed in the accommodating space. The elastic piece abuts between the plug assembly and the pressing piece.

3. The electrical connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: An abutment piece is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the pressing piece. The abutment piece is elastic and abuts between the pressing piece and the plug assembly.

4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket assembly is provided with a card slot, and the locking assembly is provided with a card block. When the plug assembly is matched with the socket assembly, the card block can extend out of the accommodating space and be carded in the card slot.

5. The electrical connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug assembly is provided with a guide groove matched with the clamping block, the guide groove is communicated between the accommodating space and the mounting hole, and the clamping block is mounted in the guide groove.

6. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket assembly includes a socket shell and a terminal, wherein a mating cavity is provided in the socket shell, and a terminal insertion hole is provided at the bottom of the mating cavity. When the terminal is matched with the socket shell, the terminal can enter the mating cavity through the terminal insertion hole; the plug assembly includes a plug shell and a plug conductor, wherein the plug conductor is connected to the plug shell, the socket shell is installed in the installation hole, the plug conductor is electrically connected to the terminal, and the locking assembly is locked with the socket shell by snapping.

7. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug assembly comprises a plug front end, a plug rear end and a plug lower end, the plug lower end is provided with the mounting hole, the plug rear end is provided with the accommodating space, and the plug front end is suitable for installing a sheath.

8. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly is provided with a button portion which is easy to press.

9. The electrical connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The button portion is provided with an anti-slip structure for increasing friction.

10. An electrical connection device, characterized in that: An electrical connector comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.

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