Connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector assembly, which comprises a female-end connector and a male-end connector, when the connector is inserted, a connecting convex strip on the surface of the female-end connector is in sliding fit with a connecting groove on the inner wall of the male-end connector to realize insertion, and the female-end connector and the male-end connector respectively comprise a first connecting shell and a second connecting shell. A first longitudinal connecting plate is formed on the first connecting shell, and a second longitudinal connecting plate is formed on the second connecting shell; an interlocking assembly is arranged between the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell and comprises a plurality of first locking structures and second locking structures, each first locking structure comprises an insertion block, and a locking groove is formed in each insertion block; the second locking structure comprises an inserting groove for inserting the inserting block, and a locking block which is matched with the locking groove in a stopping manner and prevents the inserting block from being separated from the locking groove is formed in the inserting groove; and the locked first connecting shell and the locked second connecting shell cannot be separated, so that the structures in the male-end connector and the female-end connector are prevented from loosening.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of electronic products, the connections between various electronic products and their peripheral devices are becoming more and more frequent. It is a common way to connect electronic products and their peripheral devices through electrical connectors, so the frequency of use of electrical connectors has also increased. Electrical connectors are so widely used in the electronics field that manufacturers have gradually changed their production of electrical connectors from small-scale production to large-scale batch production to meet market demand.

[0003] The connector generally includes a female connector and a male connector, and the female connector and the male connector respectively include a shell A and a shell B that are spliced ​​to each other, for example, the shell A and the shell B are connected to each other to assemble into a complete female connector or male connector. For example, after the shell A and the shell B are locked, the structure inside the female connector or the male connector can be prevented from being loosened, thereby ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0004] Most of the existing interlocking components are of detachable structure. When children are playing, they can easily separate the shell A and the shell B through the detachable interlocking components. After the shell A and the shell B are separated, the structure inside the female connector or the male connector will become loose. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector assembly to address the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A connector assembly, comprising a female connector and a male connector, wherein the male connector is formed with a first male end opening for inserting the female connector, a connecting convex strip is formed on the outer surface of the female connector along the length direction, and a connecting groove is formed on the inner wall of the male connector along the length direction for the connecting convex strip to be embedded;

[0008] The female connector and the male connector both include a first connection shell and a second connection shell, the first connection shell is formed with a first longitudinal connection plate, and the second connection shell is formed with a second longitudinal connection plate; an interlocking assembly is arranged between the first connection shell and the second connection shell, the interlocking assembly includes a plurality of first locking structures and second locking structures, the first locking structure includes an insertion block, the insertion block is formed with a locking groove; the second locking structure includes an insertion groove for inserting the insertion block, the insertion groove is formed with a locking block that cooperates with the locking groove stopper and prevents the insertion block from escaping from the locking groove;

[0009] The first locking structure and the second locking structure are longitudinally coaxially aligned, and the first locking structure can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell; the second locking structure can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell; when the first locking structure is located at the first longitudinal connecting plate, the second locking structure is located at the second longitudinal connecting plate; when the first locking structure is located at the second longitudinal connecting plate, the second locking structure is located at the first longitudinal connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore: the first locking structure also includes a positioning strip formed in the locking groove; the second locking structure has two locking blocks, and the two locking blocks are arranged at intervals, and the distance between the two locking blocks is the width of the positioning strip.

[0011] Further: the first locking structure also includes a guide long groove, the guide long groove is connected to the locking groove, one end of the positioning strip is longitudinally formed on the wall of the locking groove, and the other end of the positioning strip is formed on the end face of the guide long groove.

[0012] Furthermore: the insertion block is integrally formed at the end of the first longitudinal connecting plate or the end of the second longitudinal connecting plate, the outer wall of the locking block end is formed with a first inclined surface that slides with the insertion block, and the outer wall of the insertion block end is formed with a second inclined surface that slides with the first inclined surface.

[0013] Furthermore: the first locking structure also includes an interlocking groove, and the second locking structure includes an interlocking block that cooperates with the interlocking groove. When the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell are affixed and locked, the interlocking block is embedded in the interlocking groove.

[0014] Furthermore: the number of the first longitudinal connecting plates and the number of the second longitudinal connecting plates are two respectively, and the number of the first locking structures and the number of the second locking structures are four respectively.

[0015] Further: each of the first longitudinal connecting plates is provided with a first locking structure and a second locking structure; each of the second longitudinal connecting plates is provided with a first locking structure and a second locking structure.

[0016] Further: connecting terminals are respectively installed in the female connector and the male connector, and the connecting terminals include an insulator and an insertion end and a limiting plate formed in the insulator at intervals, a groove structure is formed between the insertion end and the limiting plate, the limiting plate is formed with a bottom conductive groove, and a metal conductive sheet is installed in the bottom conductive groove, and one end of the metal conductive sheet is fixed to the insulator.

[0017] Furthermore: the connecting terminal is divided into a grounding terminal and a conductive terminal, the length of the metal conductive sheet of the grounding terminal is greater than the length of the metal conductive sheet of the conductive terminal, and the metal conductive sheet of the grounding terminal extends outward.

[0018] Furthermore: the female connector is formed with a snap-on structure, the snap-on structure includes an elastic pressing part and a snap-on part connected to the elastic pressing part, and the female connector is provided with a avoidance groove for the movement of the snap-on structure; the inner wall of the male connector is formed with a snap-on groove adapted to the snap-on structure.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: when it is necessary to install a lock on the female connector or the male connector, the insertion block of the first locking structure is longitudinally inserted into the insertion groove of the second locking structure, so that the locking groove formed on the insertion block cooperates with the locking block stopper of the insertion groove, and at this time, the first locking structure and the second locking structure are locked with each other and cannot be separated from each other; in order to further improve its locking stability, multiple first locking structures and second locking structures are adopted; and the first locking structure can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell, and the second locking structure can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell, and the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell after locking cannot be separated, thereby ensuring the structural stability in the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell, that is, preventing the structure in the male connector and the female connector from loosening;

[0020] The female connector can be inserted into the first male end opening of the male connector. During insertion, the connecting ridges on the surface of the female connector slide with the connecting grooves on the inner wall of the male connector, so that one end of the female connector can be stably inserted into the male connector. After insertion, the female connector has better stability and will not shift in a direction perpendicular to the female connector and the male connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connector assembly.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the female connector and the male connector are separated.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a female connector with connecting terminals installed.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the male connector.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the male connector is separated.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second connecting shell of the male connector.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second connecting shell of the female connector.

[0028] Reference numerals include:

[0029] 1-Male connector,

[0030] 10-female connector, 101-first connection shell, 102-second connection shell, 11-first male opening,

[0031] 12-connecting convex strip, 13-connecting groove, 14-buckle structure, 15-elastic pressing part, 16-buckle part, 17-avoiding groove, 18-buckle groove,

[0032] 2-Connection terminals,

[0033] 21-ground terminal, 22-conductive terminal, 23-insulator, 24-insertion terminal, 25-limiting plate,

[0034] 26-slot structure, 27-bottom conductive slot, 28-metal conductive sheet,

[0035] 3-Interlocking components,

[0036] 31-first locking structure, 32-insertion block, 33-locking groove, 34-guide long groove, 35-positioning strip, 36-second inclined surface, 37-fitting groove,

[0037] 4- The second locking structure,

[0038] 41-insertion groove, 42-locking block, 43-first inclined surface, 44-engaging block, 45-first longitudinal connecting plate

[0039] 46 - Second longitudinal connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the connector assembly includes a female connector 10 and a male connector 1, the male connector 1 is formed with a first male end opening 11 for the female connector 10 to be inserted, the outer surface of the female connector 10 is formed with a connecting ridge 12 along the length direction, and the inner wall of the male connector 1 is formed with a connecting groove 13 along the length direction for the connecting ridge 12 to be embedded.

[0042] The female connector 10 can be inserted into the first male end opening 11 of the male connector 1. During insertion, the connecting ridges 12 on the surface of the female connector 10 slide with the connecting grooves 13 on the inner wall of the male connector 1, so that one end of the female connector 10 can be stably inserted into the male connector 1. The stability after insertion is better and it will not shift in the direction perpendicular to the female connector 10 and the male connector 1.

[0043] In addition, the female connector 10 is formed with a snap structure 14, which includes an elastic pressing portion 15 and a snap portion 16 connected to the elastic pressing portion 15. The female connector 10 is provided with a avoidance groove 17 for the snap structure 14 to move; the inner wall of the male connector 1 is formed with a snap-fitting groove 18 adapted to the snap structure 14. When the female connector 10 is inserted into the male connector 1, the snap-fitting groove 18 is snapped into the snap-fitting groove 18 under the elastic action of the elastic pressing portion 15 and the snap-fitting portion 16; wherein, the avoidance groove 17 plays a role of giving way, providing a movable space for the snap-fitting structure 14; when it is necessary to unlock the female connector 10 and the male connector 1, when the elastic pressing portion 15 is pressed, the snap-fitting portion 16 is driven to disengage from the snap-fitting groove 18, thereby facilitating the unlocking of the female connector 10 and the male connector 1.

[0044] The female connector 10 and the male connector 1 both include a first connection shell 101 and a second connection shell 102, the first connection shell 101 is formed with a first longitudinal connection plate 45, and the second connection shell 102 is formed with a second longitudinal connection plate 46; an interlocking component 3 is arranged between the first connection shell 101 and the second connection shell 102, the interlocking component 3 includes a plurality of first locking structures 31 and a second locking structure 4, the first locking structure 31 includes an insertion block 32, and the insertion block 32 is formed with a locking groove 33; the second locking structure 4 includes an insertion groove 41 for inserting the insertion block 32, and the insertion groove 41 is formed with a locking groove 33 stopper cooperates and prevents the insertion block 32 from escaping from the locking groove 33; the first locking structure 31 and the second locking structure 4 are longitudinally coaxially aligned, and the first locking structure 31 can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102; the second locking structure 4 can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102; when the first locking structure 31 is located at the first longitudinal connecting plate 45, the second locking structure 4 is located at the second longitudinal connecting plate 46; when the first locking structure 31 is located at the second longitudinal connecting plate 46, the second locking structure 4 is located at the first longitudinal connecting plate 45.

[0045] When it is necessary to install a lock on the female connector 10 or the male connector 1, the insertion block 32 of the first locking structure 31 is longitudinally inserted into the insertion groove 41 of the second locking structure 4, so that the locking groove 33 formed on the insertion block 32 cooperates with the locking block 42 of the insertion groove 41. At this time, the first locking structure 31 and the second locking structure 4 are locked with each other and cannot be separated from each other; in order to further improve its locking stability, multiple first locking structures 31 and second locking structures 4 are adopted; and the first locking structure 31 can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102, and the second locking structure 4 can be respectively formed on the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102. After locking, the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 cannot be separated, thereby ensuring the structural stability inside the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102, that is, preventing the structure inside the male connector 1 and the female connector 10 from loosening.

[0046] Preferably, the first locking structure 31 also includes a positioning strip 35 longitudinally formed in the locking groove 33, and the second locking structure 4 includes two locking blocks 42, and the two locking blocks 42 are arranged at intervals, and the distance between the two locking blocks 42 is the width of the positioning strip 35. After the first locking structure 31 and the second locking structure 4 are locked together, the positioning strip 35 formed in the locking groove 33 will be inserted between the two locking blocks 42. At this time, the insertion block 32 cannot move left and right or shake, and the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 are spliced ​​to form an integrated structure, that is, the stability inside the male connector 1 and the female connector 10 is further improved.

[0047] Preferably, the outer wall of the end of the locking block 42 is formed with a first inclined surface 43 that slides with the insertion block 32, and the outer wall of the end of the insertion block 32 is formed with a second inclined surface 36 that slides with the first inclined surface 43; when installing the locking, the insertion block 32 of the first locking structure 31 is longitudinally inserted into the insertion groove 41 of the second locking structure 4. Since the locking block 42 is formed with the first inclined surface 43, the second inclined surface 36 of the insertion block 32 will slide with the first inclined surface 43, so that after the bottom end of the insertion block 32 slides over the locking block 42, the bottom wall of the locking groove 33 presses against the bottom wall of the locking block 42, so that the locking block 42 and the insertion block 32 are locked and matched, and the insertion block 32 cannot be pulled out of the insertion groove 41.

[0048] The insertion block 32 is integrally formed at the end of the first longitudinal connecting plate 45 or the end of the second longitudinal connecting plate 46. The first locking structure 31 also includes a guide slot 34, which is connected to the locking slot 33. One end of the positioning strip 35 is longitudinally formed on the slot wall of the locking slot 33, and the other end of the positioning strip 35 is formed on the end face of the guide slot 34. When the insertion block 32 is inserted into the insertion slot 41, the positioning strip 35 will be located between the two locking blocks 42. Since the positioning strip 35 is respectively connected to the insertion block 32 and the guide slot 34, the insertion block 32 has a strong anti-deformation performance. Under normal circumstances, the insertion block 32 cannot be pulled out of the insertion slot 41 and always maintains a locked state to ensure the stability of the structure.

[0049] Furthermore, the first locking structure 31 also includes an interlocking groove 37, and the second locking structure 4 includes an interlocking block 44 that cooperates with the interlocking groove 37. When the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 are fitted together for locking, the interlocking block 44 is embedded in the interlocking groove 37, further increasing the insertion area, so that after the first locking structure 31 and the second locking structure 4 are locked, the locking stability is further increased, thereby ensuring the structural stability inside the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 and preventing the structure from being loose.

[0050] When the insertion block 32 is formed at the end of the first longitudinal connecting plate 45, the inner end surface of the insertion block 32 is flush with the inner end surface of the first longitudinal connecting plate 45; when the insertion block 32 is formed at the end of the second longitudinal connecting plate 46, the inner end surface of the insertion block 32 is flush with the inner end surface of the second longitudinal connecting plate 46; so that after the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 are locked with each other, the inner wall remains flat, and the formed one-piece structure is more stable and will not affect the internal structure of the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102.

[0051] Preferably, the number of the first longitudinal connecting plates 45 and the number of the second longitudinal connecting plates 46 are two respectively, and the number of the first locking structures 31 and the second locking structures 4 are four respectively; by using multiple first locking structures 31 and second locking structures 4, the structural stability of the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 after splicing is further improved.

[0052] In addition, the internal structures of the female connector 10 and the male connector 1 can also be protected from being misused. To prevent the female connector 10 and the male connector 1 from being disassembled and reused, after the female connector 1 or the male connector 1 is disassembled, the interlocking component 3 is destroyed at the same time, and the female connector 1 or the male connector 1 cannot be disassembled and reassembled into the original shape, and cannot be used any more. This can achieve a certain degree of confidentiality.

[0053] Preferably, each of the first longitudinal connecting plates 45 is provided with a first locking structure 31 and a second locking structure 4; each of the second longitudinal connecting plates 46 is provided with a first locking structure 31 and a second locking structure 4. The staggered arrangement further improves the structural stability of the first connecting shell 101 and the second connecting shell 102 after splicing.

[0054] The female connector 10 and the male connector 1 are respectively provided with connecting terminals 2, which include an insulator 23, an inserting terminal 24 and a limiting plate 25 formed in intervals on the insulator 23, a slot structure 26 is formed between the inserting terminal 24 and the limiting plate 25, the limiting plate 25 is provided with a bottom conductive slot 27, a metal conductive sheet 28 is installed in the bottom conductive slot 27, and one end of the metal conductive sheet 28 is fixed to the insulator 23. The connecting terminal 2 is divided into a grounding terminal 21 and a conductive terminal 22, the conductive terminal 22 is located in the female connector 10 or the male connector 1, the length of the metal conductive sheet 28 of the grounding terminal 21 is greater than the length of the metal conductive sheet 28 of the conductive terminal 22, and the metal conductive sheet 28 of the grounding terminal 21 extends outward.

[0055] In this embodiment, the groove structure 26 formed between the insertion end 24 of the male connector 1 and the limiting plate 25 can be used for the insertion end 24 of the connecting terminal 2 of the female connector 10 to be inserted, and contact the metal conductive sheet 28 of the bottom conductive groove 27 to achieve conductive connection; since the length of the metal conductive sheet 28 of the grounding terminal 21 is greater than the length of the metal conductive sheet 28 of the conductive terminal 22; therefore, when inserted, it will be in conductive contact with the metal conductive sheet 28 of the grounding terminal 21, and since the metal conductive sheet 28 is grounded, the static electricity of the connecting terminal 2 will be eliminated in time, that is, it is not easy to cause a short circuit when the female connector 10 and the male connector 1 are plugged in, which can reduce the failure rate.

[0056] In summary, it can be seen that the utility model has the above-mentioned excellent characteristics, which can enhance the performance unprecedented in the prior art and become a product with great practical value.

[0057] The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. The contents of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector assembly, comprising a female connector and a male connector, characterized in that: The male connector is formed with a first male opening for inserting the female connector, the outer surface of the female connector is formed with a connecting convex strip along the length direction, and the inner wall of the male connector is formed with a connecting groove for the connecting convex strip to be embedded along the length direction; The female connector and the male connector both include a first connection shell and a second connection shell, the first connection shell is formed with a first longitudinal connection plate, and the second connection shell is formed with a second longitudinal connection plate; an interlocking assembly is arranged between the first connection shell and the second connection shell, the interlocking assembly includes a plurality of first locking structures and second locking structures, the first locking structure includes an insertion block, the insertion block is formed with a locking groove; the second locking structure includes an insertion groove for inserting the insertion block, the insertion groove is formed with a locking block that cooperates with the locking groove stopper and prevents the insertion block from escaping from the locking groove; The first locking structure and the second locking structure are longitudinally coaxially aligned, and the first locking structure can be formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell respectively; The second locking structure can be formed on the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell respectively; when the first locking structure is located on the first longitudinal connecting plate, the second locking structure is located on the second longitudinal connecting plate; when the first locking structure is located on the second longitudinal connecting plate, the second locking structure is located on the first longitudinal connecting plate.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking structure also includes a positioning strip formed in the locking groove; the second locking structure includes two locking blocks, which are arranged at intervals, and the distance between the two locking blocks is the width of the positioning strip.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first locking structure also includes a guide long groove, which is connected to the locking groove. One end of the positioning strip is longitudinally formed on the wall of the locking groove, and the other end of the positioning strip is formed on the end face of the guide long groove.

4. The connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insertion block is integrally formed at the end of the first longitudinal connecting plate or the end of the second longitudinal connecting plate. The outer wall of the locking block end is formed with a first inclined surface that slides with the insertion block, and the outer wall of the insertion block end is formed with a second inclined surface that slides with the first inclined surface.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first locking structure also includes an interlocking groove, and the second locking structure includes an interlocking block that cooperates with the interlocking groove. When the first connecting shell and the second connecting shell are affixed and locked, the interlocking block is embedded in the interlocking groove.

6. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The number of the first longitudinal connecting plates and the second longitudinal connecting plates are respectively two, and the number of the first locking structures and the second locking structures are respectively four.

7. The connector assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the first longitudinal connecting plates is provided with a first locking structure and a second locking structure; each of the second longitudinal connecting plates is provided with a first locking structure and a second locking structure.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The female connector and the male connector are respectively installed with connecting terminals, which include an insulator and an insertion end and a limiting plate formed at intervals on the insulator, a groove structure is formed between the insertion end and the limiting plate, the limiting plate is formed with a bottom conductive groove, the bottom conductive groove is installed with a metal conductive sheet, and one end of the metal conductive sheet is fixed to the insulator.

9. The connector assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting terminal is divided into a grounding terminal and a conductive terminal. The length of the metal conductive sheet of the grounding terminal is greater than that of the metal conductive sheet of the conductive terminal, and the metal conductive sheet of the grounding terminal extends outward.

10. The connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The female connector is formed with a snap-on structure, which includes an elastic pressing portion and a snap-on portion connected to the elastic pressing portion. The female connector is provided with a avoidance groove for movement of the snap-on structure; the inner wall of the male connector is formed with a snap-on groove adapted to the snap-on structure.

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