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By designing an integrated molded connector structure, the problem of low connection stability of the existing Fakra connector is solved, and better connection effect and stable cable connection are achieved.

CN222483799UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14APTIV CONNECTION SYSTEMS (NANTONG) CO LTD +1

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Application Number: CN202420434514.7
Authority / Receiving Office: CN · China
Patent Type: Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date: 2024-03-06
Publication Date: 2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration: 2034-03-06

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Technical Problem

The connection stability of the existing Fakra connectors to the device connection ends is low, resulting in poor connection effect.

Method used

By designing a connector including a first housing and a second housing, the second connecting portion of the second housing is integrally formed with the first housing and communicates with the first connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is away from the second One end of the connecting portion is penetrated with the accommodating cavity so that the connector is connected to the device connection end through only one integrated structure.

Benefits of technology

Improves the stability of the connection and improves the connection effect, making the connection between the cable and the equipment connection end more stable.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of signal connection, the connector comprises a first shell, and the first shell is provided with an accommodating cavity; the second shell comprises a first connecting part and a second connecting part; at least part of the second connecting part is located in the accommodating cavity, and the second connecting part and the first shell are integrally formed; the second connecting part is provided with a second cavity; at least part of the first connecting part is located in the second cavity, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are integrally formed; the end, away from the second connecting part, of the first connecting part penetrates through the containing cavity and is located outside the containing cavity. According to the connector, the first shell, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are integrally formed, and one end of the first connecting part is located outside the accommodating cavity, so that when the connector is connected with the equipment connecting end, the connector can be connected with the equipment connecting end only through an integrated structure, the stability of the connecting part is improved, and the connecting effect is better.

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Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of signal connection, and in particular, relates to a connector and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Fakra connectors are designed for automotive applications and are generally used for automotive industry RF signal connectors, GPS positioning systems, satellite radios, and in-vehicle Internet access. At present, the main body of the connector has multiple components, and the structure mainly used to connect to the device connection end is two independent parts. These two independent parts are connected in some way and then connected to the device connection end. However, this method will lead to low stability of the connection between the connector and the device connection end, resulting in poor connection effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the utility model: An embodiment of the present application provides a connector, aiming to overcome the technical problem of low connection stability between the connector and the device connection end; another purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a vehicle.

[0004] Technical solution: A connector according to an embodiment of the present application includes:

[0005] A first shell, wherein the first shell has a receiving cavity;

[0006] a second shell, the second shell comprising a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion;

[0007] At least part of the second connecting portion is located in the accommodating cavity and is integrally formed with the first shell; the second connecting portion has a second cavity;

[0008] At least part of the first connection portion is located in the second cavity and is integrally formed with the second connection portion; one end of the first connection portion away from the second connection portion passes through the accommodating cavity and is located outside the accommodating cavity;

[0009] The first connecting portion has a first cavity, and the first cavity is communicated with the second cavity for inserting a cable.

[0010] Beneficial effect: The connector of the embodiment of the present application includes a first shell, the first shell has a accommodating cavity; a second shell, the second shell includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part; at least part of the second connecting part is located in the accommodating cavity and is integrally formed with the first shell; the second connecting part has a second cavity; at least part of the first connecting part is located in the second cavity and is integrally formed with the second connecting part; the end of the first connecting part away from the second connecting part passes through the accommodating cavity and is located outside the accommodating cavity; the first connecting part has a first cavity, and the first cavity is connected to the second cavity for plugging in cables; by using the integrally formed first shell, first connecting part and second connecting part, and one end of the first connecting part is located outside the accommodating cavity, so that when the connector is connected to the device connection end, it can be connected to the device connection end only through an integrated structure, thereby improving the stability of the connection and achieving a better connection effect.

[0011] The vehicle of the embodiment of the present application includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the above-mentioned connector, which can make the connection between the cables on the vehicle and the corresponding device connection ends more stable, and will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shell and the second shell of an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of a first shell and a second shell of an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the connector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 4 A front cross-sectional view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of a connector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure markings: 10-first shell; 11-accommodating cavity; 12-locking hole; 20-second shell; 21-first connecting part; 211-first cavity; 212-sealing groove; 213-clamping hole; 22-second connecting part; 23-second clamping part; 221-second cavity; 30-first sealing member; 40-limiting member; 41-blocking part; 42-first clamping part; 50-second sealing member; 60-positioning member; 61-blocking block; 70-locking member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0020] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that 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 technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more, and at least one means one, two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0021] Fakra sealing products usually use two separate components to accept the terminal, which will lead to poor performance. The connector is designed for automotive applications and is generally used for automotive industry RF radio frequency signal connectors, GPS positioning systems, satellite radios and in-vehicle Internet access. At present, the main body of the connector has multiple component structures, and the structure mainly used to connect to the device connection end is two independent parts. These two independent parts are connected in some way and then connected to the device connection end. However, this method will reduce the stability of the connection between the connector and the device connection end, resulting in poor connection effect; at the same time, the sealing effect between the cable and the connector housing is not good.

[0022] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a connector to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0023] See also Figure 1In the embodiment of the present application, the connector includes a first shell 10 and a second shell 20. The first shell 10 has a housing cavity 11; the second shell 20 includes a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22; at least part of the second connecting portion 22 is located in the housing cavity 11 and is integrally formed with the first shell 10. The second connecting portion 22 has a second cavity 221. At least part of the first connecting portion 21 is located in the second cavity 221 and is integrally formed with the second connecting portion 22; one end of the first connecting portion 21 away from the second connecting portion 22 passes through the housing cavity 11 and is located outside the housing cavity 11; that is, through the integrally formed first shell 10, the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22, and one end of the first connecting portion 21 is located outside the housing cavity 11, so that when the connector is connected to the device connection end, it can be connected to the device connection end only through an integrated structure, without using two structures to connect to the device connection end, and the first connecting portion 21 integrally formed with the second connecting portion 22 replaces the original independent structure to connect to the device connection end, thereby improving the stability of the connection and achieving a better connection effect. The first connection portion 21 has a first cavity 211 , and the first cavity 211 is communicated with the second cavity 221 for inserting a cable, so that the cable passes through the second cavity 221 and is embedded in the first cavity 211 .

[0024] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the connector further includes a first seal 30, which is located in the first cavity 211 and disposed between the cable and the second connection portion 22, and is used to seal the cable and the second connection portion 22. The first seal 30 is an annular structure. When the cable passes through the second cavity 221, it also passes through the first seal 30 located in the second cavity 221. The first seal 30 is disposed around the cable and is in close contact with the surface of the cable. The outer peripheral surface of the first seal 30 is in close contact with the second connection portion 22, thereby achieving a seal between the cable and the second connection portion 22, and preventing liquid from entering the first cavity 211 through the second cavity 221. The first seal 30 may be a rubber component.

[0025] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the connector further includes a stopper 40, which is connected to the second connection portion 22 and is located on a side of the first sealing member 30 away from the first connection portion 21, and is used to stop the first sealing member 30. Specifically, the stopper 40 is connected to one end of the second connection portion 22, and can block the first sealing member 30, preventing the first sealing member 30 from moving in the first cavity 211 or even sliding out, thereby ensuring the stability of the first sealing member 30.

[0026] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the stopper 40 includes a blocking portion 41 and a first clamping portion 42. The blocking portion 41 is at least partially embedded in the second cavity 221. The blocking portion 41 is located on the side of the first sealing member 30 away from the first connecting portion 21 and is connected to the first sealing member 30. The portion of the blocking portion 41 embedded in the second cavity 221 can block the first sealing member 30 to ensure its stability during use. The first clamping portion 42 is spaced apart from the blocking portion 41 and is connected around the outer periphery of the second connecting portion 22. It can be used to connect the blocking portion 41 to the second connecting portion 22 and to install the blocking portion 41.

[0027] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the second housing 20 further includes a second clamping portion 23, which surrounds and is connected to the outer periphery of the second connecting portion 22, and the second clamping portion 23 is clamped with the first clamping portion 42 to connect the stopper 40 and the second connecting portion 22. Specifically, a plurality of second clamping portions 23 are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second connecting portion 22, and the number is the same as that of the first clamping portions 42, and the two cooperate with each other, so that the blocking portion 41 can be installed on one side of the second connecting portion 22.

[0028] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first sealing member 30 includes a plurality of convex portions arranged at intervals, the convex portions are located on a side of the first sealing member 30 away from the first connecting portion 21, and abut against the blocking portion 41. Specifically, the plurality of convex portions are arranged on a side of the first sealing member 30 close to the blocking portion 41, so that the convex portions abut against the blocking portion 41, and the first sealing member 30 cannot move left and right, thereby further improving the stability of the first sealing member 30. The convex portions may be made of rubber, plastic, or other materials.

[0029] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the connector further includes a second seal 50, and the first connection portion 21 is provided with a seal groove 212 along the circumferential direction, and the second seal 50 is embedded in the seal groove 212. Specifically, the second seal 50 is an annular structure, and the second seal 50 can be embedded in the seal groove 212 which is also an annular structure, so that the second seal 50 is arranged around the outer circumferential surface of the first connection portion 21, and when the device connection end is connected to the connector, a part of the second seal 50 is embedded in the accommodating cavity 11, so as to be in close contact with the second seal 50 on the first connection portion 21, so as to achieve a sealed connection between the first connection portion 21 and the device connection end.

[0030] See also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the connector further includes a positioning member 60, which is sleeved on one end of the first connection portion 21 away from the second connection portion 22 and partially located in the accommodating cavity 11. Specifically, the positioning member 60 is sleeved on one end of the first connection portion 21, which is used to connect with the device connection end, and the positioning member 60 can play a role in positioning the device connection end when the device connection end is connected to the first connection portion 21. The protrusion on the device connection end and the groove on the positioning member 60 are used in combination, which facilitates faster and more accurate connection between the device connection end and the first connection portion 21.

[0031] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first connection part 21 has a clamping hole 213 connecting the accommodating cavity 11 and the first cavity 211, and the positioning member 60 includes a clamping block 61, which is clamped in the clamping hole 213 to connect the positioning member 60 and the first connection part 21. Specifically, the positioning member 60 is sleeved on one end of the first connection part 21, and the number of the clamping blocks 61 on the positioning member 60 and the clamping holes 213 on the first connection part 21 is the same, and they cooperate with each other, so that the positioning member 60 can be limited at one end of the first connection part 21.

[0032] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first housing 10 has a locking hole 12 communicating with the accommodating cavity 11, and the connector further includes a locking member 70, a portion of which is inserted through the locking hole 12 to the accommodating cavity 11, and is used to lock the device connection end connected to the first housing 10. Specifically, when a portion of the device connection end is embedded in the accommodating cavity 11, the locking member 70 can pass through the locking hole 12 to lock the device connection end, thereby preventing the device connection end from easily sliding out of the accommodating cavity 11, and improving the firmness of the connection between the device connection end and the connector.

[0033] A vehicle comprises any one of the above connectors. The vehicle has all the technical features and beneficial effects of the above connectors, and can make the connection between the cable on the vehicle and the corresponding device connection end more stable.

[0034] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0035] The connector and vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present application are introduced in detail above, and the principles and implementation methods of the present application are explained by using specific examples. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the technical solution and its core idea of the present application; ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: A first housing (10), wherein the first housing (10) has a receiving cavity (11); A second shell (20), the second shell (20) comprising a first connecting portion (21) and a second connecting portion (22); At least part of the second connecting portion (22) is located in the accommodating cavity (11) and is integrally formed with the first shell (10); the second connecting portion (22) has a second cavity (221); At least part of the first connecting portion (21) is located in the second cavity (221) and is formed integrally with the second connecting portion (22); one end of the first connecting portion (21) away from the second connecting portion (22) passes through the accommodating cavity (11) and is located outside the accommodating cavity (11); The first connecting portion (21) has a first cavity (211), and the first cavity (211) is communicated with the second cavity (221) for inserting a cable.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first sealing member (30), wherein the first sealing member (30) is located in the first cavity (211) and is arranged between the cable and the second connecting portion (22) for sealing the cable and the second connecting portion (22).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting member (40), which is connected to the second connecting portion (22) and is located on a side of the first sealing member (30) away from the first connecting portion (21), and is used to limit the first sealing member (30).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting member (40) comprises: a blocking portion (41), the blocking portion (41) being at least partially embedded in the second cavity (221), the blocking portion (41) being located on a side of the first sealing member (30) away from the first connecting portion (21), and being connected to the first sealing member (30); A first clamping portion (42), the first clamping portion (42) is spaced apart from the blocking portion (41) and is connected around the outer periphery of the second connecting portion (22).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second shell (20) further comprises a second clamping portion (23), the second clamping portion (23) being connected around the outer periphery of the second connecting portion (22), the second clamping portion (23) being clamped with the first clamping portion (42) to connect the limiting member (40) and the second connecting portion (22).

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first sealing member (30) comprises a plurality of convex portions arranged at intervals, wherein the convex portions are located on a side of the first sealing member (30) away from the first connecting portion (21) and abut against the blocking portion (41).

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second sealing member (50), the first connecting portion (21) is provided with a sealing groove (212) along the circumferential direction, and the second sealing member (50) is embedded in the sealing groove (212).

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a positioning member (60), wherein the positioning member (60) is sleeved on an end of the first connecting portion (21) away from the second connecting portion (22), and is partially located in the accommodating cavity (11).

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first connecting portion (21) has a clamping hole (213) connecting the accommodating cavity (11) and the first cavity (211); the positioning member (60) comprises a clamping block (61); the clamping block (61) is clamped in the clamping hole (213) to connect the positioning member (60) and the first connecting portion (21).

10. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that The first shell (10) has a locking hole (12) connected to the accommodating cavity (11), and the connector also includes a locking piece (70), a portion of which is inserted from the locking hole (12) to the accommodating cavity (11) and is used to lock the device connection end connected to the first shell (10).

11. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising the connector according to any one of claims 1-10.