Connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector. Comprises: a housing having a front end and a rear end opposite in a longitudinal direction thereof; and a terminal disposed in the housing and having a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end portion of the terminal extends out of the front end of the shell and is used for being electrically connected to a circuit board, and the rear end portion of the terminal is used for being electrically connected to a cable. According to the utility model, the electric connection between the cable and the circuit board can be realized through a single connector, the cost is reduced, and the installation space is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, in order to quickly realize the electrical connection between the radar and the equipment, it is necessary to provide a male connector and a female connector that can be matched. The male connector is installed on the circuit board in the equipment. The female connector is connected to the radar via a cable. When the male connector and the female connector are matched, the electrical connection between the radar and the circuit board is realized. In the prior art, since two different connectors need to be provided, this will lead to increased costs and require a larger installation space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector comprises: a housing having a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; and a terminal arranged in the housing and having a front end portion and a rear end portion opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end portion of the terminal extends from the front end of the housing and is used for being electrically connected to a circuit board, and the rear end portion of the terminal is used for being electrically connected to a cable.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the front end portion of the terminal is columnar and is suitable for being inserted into and soldered into a socket on the circuit board, and the rear end portion of the terminal is suitable for being crimped onto the cable.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal includes a first terminal, a first mounting hole extending longitudinally thereof is formed in the housing, and the first terminal is inserted into the first mounting hole; a first locking spring is formed on the first terminal, and a first locking step is formed in the first mounting hole, and the first locking step abuts against the first locking spring to prevent the first terminal from being pulled out of the first mounting hole.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the first terminal is a power terminal for transmitting power or a signal terminal for transmitting a first signal.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector includes a plurality of first terminals, and the plurality of first terminals include a power terminal for transmitting power and a signal terminal for transmitting the first signal.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a first cable extending into the first mounting hole and electrically connected to a rear end portion of the first terminal.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector further includes: a first sealing member, which is sleeved on the first cable and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the first mounting hole and the outer peripheral surface of the first cable to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first elastic lock catch and a first card slot connected to the first mounting hole are formed on the shell, and the first elastic lock catch is suitable for moving between a locking position engaged with the first card slot and an unlocking position separated from the first card slot; when the first elastic lock catch is in the locking position, the first elastic lock catch abuts against the first step portion of the first terminal to prevent the first terminal from being pulled out of the first mounting hole.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal also includes a second terminal, and the connector also includes a terminal retaining body for retaining the second terminal, a second mounting hole extending longitudinally thereof is formed in the housing, and the terminal retaining body is inserted into the second mounting hole; a second locking spring sheet is formed in the second mounting hole, and a second locking step is formed on the terminal retaining body, and the second locking step abuts against the second locking spring sheet to prevent the terminal retaining body and the second terminal from being pulled out of the second mounting hole.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a second elastic lock catch and a slot hole connected to the second mounting hole are formed on the shell, and a second card slot corresponding to the slot hole is formed on the terminal retaining body, and the second elastic lock catch is suitable for moving between a locking position engaged with the second card slot and an unlocking position separated from the second card slot; when the second elastic lock catch is in the locking position, the second elastic lock catch engages with the second card slot and abuts against the second step portion of the second terminal to prevent the terminal retaining body and the second terminal from being pulled out of the second mounting hole.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second terminal is a signal terminal for transmitting a second signal, and the second signal is different from the first signal.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a second cable extending into the first mounting hole and electrically connected to a rear end portion of the second terminal.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector further includes: a second sealing member, which is sleeved on the second cable and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the second mounting hole and the outer peripheral surface of the second cable to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second cable is a single-pair Ethernet signal cable having a pair of core wires, and the connector includes a pair of second terminals, and the rear ends of the pair of second terminals are respectively crimped onto a pair of core wires of the second cable.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the connector also includes: a shielding shell, which is arranged in the second mounting hole of the shell; and a shielding connector, which electrically connects the shielding layer of the second cable to the shielding shell, the terminal retaining body is arranged in the shielding shell, and the shielding shell has a plurality of pins extending from the front end of the shell, and the plurality of pins are used to electrically connect to the circuit board.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the rear end of the shielding connector is crimped onto the shielding layer of the second cable, and the front end of the shielding connector is crimped onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body; a contact spring is formed on the shielding shell, and the contact spring is in electrical contact with the front end of the shielding connector.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: an end cover, which is sleeved on the second cable and snapped onto the rear end of the housing to fix the second cable to the housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a flange portion is formed on the outer side of the shell for installation on the outer side of the device shell, the front portion of the shell located in front of the flange portion is suitable for being inserted into the device shell via the installation port on the device shell, and the front end portion of the terminal is suitable for being electrically connected to a circuit board arranged in the device shell.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the first locking spring sheet, the first elastic lock buckle, the second locking spring sheet and the second elastic lock buckle are located in front of the flange portion; when the flange portion is installed on the outer side of the device housing, the first locking spring sheet, the first elastic lock buckle, the second locking spring sheet and the second elastic lock buckle are located inside the device housing.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector further comprises: a sealing ring installed in the installation groove of the flange portion and adapted to be squeezed between the device housing and the flange portion to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0024] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, electrical connection between the cable and the circuit board can be achieved through a single connector, which reduces the cost and the installation space.

[0025] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to a first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a first terminal of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second terminal module of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second terminal module and a shielding shell of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Fig.10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second terminal of a connector and a second cable according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Fig.11A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to a third embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Fig.12 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a third embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Fig.13 Another longitudinal sectional view of a connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the utility model is further specifically described below through examples and in combination with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the implementation mode of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0040] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0041] According to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a connector is provided. It includes: a housing having a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction; and a terminal arranged in the housing and having a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end of the terminal extends from the front end of the housing and is used to be electrically connected to a circuit board, and the rear end of the terminal is used to be electrically connected to a cable.

[0042] First embodiment

[0043] Figures 1 to 3 The first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to a first embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Another longitudinal sectional view of the connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1 and a terminal 2. The housing 1 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof. The terminal 2 is arranged in the housing 1 and has a front end portion 2a and a rear end portion 2b opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end portion 2a of the terminal 2 extends from the front end of the housing 1 for electrically connecting to a circuit board (not shown), and the rear end portion 2b of the terminal 2 is used for electrically connecting to a cable 3.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front end portion 2 a of the terminal 2 is columnar and is suitable for being inserted into and soldered into a socket on a circuit board, and the rear end portion 2 b of the terminal 2 is suitable for being crimped onto a cable 3 .

[0046] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 includes a first terminal 21. A first mounting hole 101 extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 1 is formed, and the first terminal 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 101. A first locking spring 21a is formed on the first terminal 21, and a first locking step 1a is formed in the first mounting hole 101. The first locking step 1a abuts against the first locking spring 21a to prevent the first terminal 21 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 21 is a power terminal for transmitting power or a signal terminal for transmitting a first signal.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of first terminals 21 , and the plurality of first terminals 21 include power terminals for transmitting power and signal terminals for transmitting a first signal.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first cable 31 , which extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2 b of the first terminal 21 .

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first seal 51, which is sleeved on the first cable 31 and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the first mounting hole 101 and the outer peripheral surface of the first cable 31 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 further includes a second terminal 22. The connector further includes a terminal retaining body 20 for retaining the second terminal 22, a second mounting hole 102 extending in the longitudinal direction thereof is formed in the housing 1, and the terminal retaining body 20 is inserted into the second mounting hole 102. A second locking spring 1b is formed in the second mounting hole 102, and a second locking step 20b is formed on the terminal retaining body 20, and the second locking step 20b abuts against the second locking spring 1b to prevent the terminal retaining body 20 and the second terminal 22 from being pulled out of the second mounting hole 102.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second terminal 22 is a signal terminal for transmitting a second signal, and the second signal is different from the first signal.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second cable 32 , which extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2 b of the second terminal 22 .

[0054] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second seal 52, which is sleeved on the second cable 32 and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the second mounting hole 102 and the outer peripheral surface of the second cable 32 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second cable 32 is a single-pair Ethernet signal cable having a pair of core wires 320, and the connector includes a pair of second terminals 22, and the rear end portions 2b of the pair of second terminals 22 are respectively crimped onto the pair of core wires 320 of the second cable 32.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes: a shielding shell 4 and a shielding connector 6. The shielding shell 4 is disposed in the second mounting hole 102 of the housing 1. The shielding connector 6 electrically connects the shielding layer of the second cable 32 to the shielding shell 4. The terminal holding body 20 is disposed in the shielding shell 4, and the shielding shell 4 has a plurality of pins 4a extending from the front end of the housing 1, and the plurality of pins 4a are used to be electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the shielding layer of the second cable 32, and the front end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body 20. A contact spring 4b is formed on the shielding shell 4, and the contact spring 4b is in electrical contact with the front end of the shielding connector 6.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes an end cap 53. The end cap 53 is sleeved on the second cable 32 and is snapped onto the rear end of the housing 1 to fix the second cable 32 to the housing 1.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a flange portion 10 for mounting on the outer side of a device housing (not shown) is formed on the outer side of the housing 1. The front portion of the housing 1 located in front of the flange portion 10 is suitable for being inserted into the device housing through the mounting opening on the device housing, and the front end portion 2a of the terminal 2 is suitable for being electrically connected to a circuit board disposed in the device housing.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking elastic sheet 21a and the second locking elastic sheet 1b are located behind the flange portion 10. The flange portion 10, the first locking elastic sheet 21a and the second locking elastic sheet 1b are close to the front end of the housing 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the first locking elastic sheet 21a and the second locking elastic sheet 1b are respectively located in the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 102, and no insertion hole for inserting an unlocking tool is formed on the outer side of the housing 1, so the waterproof sealing of the connector is not affected. The unlocking tool can be inserted from the front port or the rear port of the first mounting hole 101 or the second mounting hole 102.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further comprises a sealing ring 10b, which is installed in the installation groove 10a of the flange portion 10 and is suitable for being squeezed between the device housing and the flange portion 10 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0062] Second embodiment

[0063] Figures 4 to 10 The second embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a first terminal 21 of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a second terminal module of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. 9 A perspective schematic diagram showing a second terminal module and a shielding shell 4 of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.10 A perspective schematic diagram showing a second terminal 22 and a second cable 32 of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0064] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1 and a terminal 2. The housing 1 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The terminal 2 is arranged in the housing 1 and has a front end 2a and a rear end 2b opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end 2a of the terminal 2 extends from the front end of the housing 1 and is used to be electrically connected to a circuit board (not shown), and the rear end 2b of the terminal 2 is used to be electrically connected to a cable 3 (see Figure 1 ).

[0065] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front end portion 2 a of the terminal 2 is columnar and is suitable for being inserted into and soldered into a socket on a circuit board, and the rear end portion 2 b of the terminal 2 is suitable for being crimped onto a cable 3 .

[0066] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 includes a first terminal 21. A first mounting hole 101 extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 1 is formed, and the first terminal 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 101. A first locking spring 21a is formed on the first terminal 21, and a first locking step 1a is formed in the first mounting hole 101. The first locking step 1a abuts against the first locking spring 21a to prevent the first terminal 21 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101.

[0067] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 21 is a power terminal for transmitting power or a signal terminal for transmitting a first signal.

[0068] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of first terminals 21 , and the plurality of first terminals 21 include power terminals for transmitting power and signal terminals for transmitting a first signal.

[0069] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first cable 31 (see Figure 1 ), the first cable 31 extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2b of the first terminal 21.

[0070] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first sealing member 51 (see Figure 1 ), the first sealing member 51 is sleeved on the first cable 31 and is radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the first mounting hole 101 and the outer peripheral surface of the first cable 31 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0071] like Figures 4 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first elastic lock catch 13 and a first slot 103 communicating with the first mounting hole 101 are formed on the housing 1, and the first elastic lock catch 13 is adapted to move between a locking position engaged with the first slot 103 and an unlocking position separated from the first slot 103. When the first elastic lock catch 13 is in the locking position, the first elastic lock catch 13 abuts against the first step portion 21c of the first terminal 21 to prevent the first terminal 21 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101.

[0072] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 further includes a second terminal 22. The connector further includes a terminal retaining body 20 for retaining the second terminal 22, a second mounting hole 102 extending in the longitudinal direction thereof is formed in the housing 1, and the terminal retaining body 20 is inserted into the second mounting hole 102. A second locking spring 1b is formed in the second mounting hole 102, and a second locking step 20b is formed on the terminal retaining body 20, and the second locking step 20b abuts against the second locking spring 1b to prevent the terminal retaining body 20 and the second terminal 22 from being pulled out of the second mounting hole 102.

[0073] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second terminal 22 is a signal terminal for transmitting a second signal, and the second signal is different from the first signal.

[0074] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second cable 32 , which extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2 b of the second terminal 22 .

[0075] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second seal 52, which is sleeved on the second cable 32 and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the second mounting hole 102 and the outer peripheral surface of the second cable 32 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0076] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second cable 32 is a single-pair Ethernet signal cable having a pair of core wires 320, and the connector includes a pair of second terminals 22, and the rear end portions 2b of the pair of second terminals 22 are respectively crimped onto the pair of core wires 320 of the second cable 32.

[0077] like Figures 4 to 10As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes: a shielding shell 4 and a shielding connector 6. The shielding shell 4 is disposed in the second mounting hole 102 of the housing 1. The shielding connector 6 electrically connects the shielding layer of the second cable 32 to the shielding shell 4. The terminal holding body 20 is disposed in the shielding shell 4, and the shielding shell 4 has a plurality of pins 4a extending from the front end of the housing 1, and the plurality of pins 4a are used to be electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0078] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the shielding layer of the second cable 32, and the front end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body 20. A contact spring 4b is formed on the shielding shell 4, and the contact spring 4b is in electrical contact with the front end of the shielding connector 6.

[0079] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes an end cap 53. The end cap 53 is sleeved on the second cable 32 and is snapped onto the rear end of the housing 1 to fix the second cable 32 to the housing 1.

[0080] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a flange portion 10 for mounting on the outer side of a device housing (not shown) is formed on the outer side of the housing 1. The front portion of the housing 1 located in front of the flange portion 10 is suitable for being inserted into the device housing through the mounting opening on the device housing, and the front end portion 2a of the terminal 2 is suitable for being electrically connected to a circuit board disposed in the device housing.

[0081] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking spring piece 21a and the second locking spring piece 1b are located in front of the flange portion 10. When the flange portion 10 is mounted on the outside of the device housing, the first locking spring piece 21a and the second locking spring piece 1b are located inside the device housing. In this way, the unlocking jack on the housing 1 for inserting the unlocking tool is located inside the device housing, so as not to affect the waterproof sealing of the connector.

[0082] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a sealing ring 10b, the sealing ring 10b (see Figure 2 ) is installed in the installation groove 10a of the flange part 10 and is suitable for being squeezed between the equipment housing and the flange part 10 to achieve sealing between the two.

[0083] Third embodiment

[0084] Figures 11 to 13 The third embodiment of the present invention is shown. Fig.11 A three-dimensional schematic diagram showing a connector according to a third embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.12A longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a third embodiment of the present utility model; Fig.13 Another longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0085] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes: a housing 1 and a terminal 2. The housing 1 has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The terminal 2 is arranged in the housing 1 and has a front end 2a and a rear end 2b opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction. The front end 2a of the terminal 2 extends from the front end of the housing 1 and is used to be electrically connected to a circuit board (not shown), and the rear end 2b of the terminal 2 is used to be electrically connected to a cable 3 (see Figure 1 ).

[0086] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the front end portion 2 a of the terminal 2 is columnar and is suitable for being inserted into and soldered into a socket on a circuit board, and the rear end portion 2 b of the terminal 2 is suitable for being crimped onto a cable 3 .

[0087] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 includes a first terminal 21. A first mounting hole 101 extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 1 is formed, and the first terminal 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 101. A first locking spring 21a is formed on the first terminal 21, and a first locking step 1a is formed in the first mounting hole 101. The first locking step 1a abuts against the first locking spring 21a to prevent the first terminal 21 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101.

[0088] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 21 is a power terminal for transmitting power or a signal terminal for transmitting a first signal.

[0089] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of first terminals 21 , and the plurality of first terminals 21 include power terminals for transmitting power and signal terminals for transmitting a first signal.

[0090] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first cable 31 (see Figure 1 ), the first cable 31 extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2b of the first terminal 21.

[0091] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a first sealing member 51 (see Figure 1), the first sealing member 51 is sleeved on the first cable 31 and is radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the first mounting hole 101 and the outer peripheral surface of the first cable 31 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0092] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first elastic lock catch 13 and a first slot 103 communicating with the first mounting hole 101 are formed on the housing 1, and the first elastic lock catch 13 is adapted to move between a locking position engaged with the first slot 103 and an unlocking position separated from the first slot 103. When the first elastic lock catch 13 is in the locking position, the first elastic lock catch 13 abuts against the first step portion 21c of the first terminal 21 to prevent the first terminal 21 from being pulled out of the first mounting hole 101.

[0093] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 2 further includes a second terminal 22. The connector further includes a terminal retaining body 20 for retaining the second terminal 22, a second mounting hole 102 extending in the longitudinal direction thereof is formed in the housing 1, and the terminal retaining body 20 is inserted into the second mounting hole 102. A second locking spring 1b is formed in the second mounting hole 102, and a second locking step 20b is formed on the terminal retaining body 20, and the second locking step 20b abuts against the second locking spring 1b to prevent the terminal retaining body 20 and the second terminal 22 from being pulled out of the second mounting hole 102.

[0094] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a second elastic lock catch 14 and a slot 104 communicating with the second mounting hole 102 are formed on the housing 1, a second slot 20c corresponding to the slot 104 is formed on the terminal retaining body 20, and the second elastic lock catch 14 is adapted to move between a locking position engaged with the second slot 20c and an unlocking position separated from the second slot 20c. When the second elastic lock catch 14 is in the locking position, the second elastic lock catch 14 engages with the second slot 20c and abuts against the second step portion 22c of the second terminal 22 to prevent the terminal retaining body 20 and the second terminal 22 from being pulled out of the second mounting hole 102.

[0095] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second terminal 22 is a signal terminal for transmitting a second signal, and the second signal is different from the first signal.

[0096] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second cable 32 , which extends into the first mounting hole 101 and is electrically connected to the rear end portion 2 b of the second terminal 22 .

[0097] like Figures 11 to 13As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a second seal 52, which is sleeved on the second cable 32 and radially squeezed between the inner wall surface of the second mounting hole 102 and the outer peripheral surface of the second cable 32 to achieve sealing therebetween.

[0098] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second cable 32 is a single-pair Ethernet signal cable having a pair of core wires 320, and the connector includes a pair of second terminals 22, and the rear end portions 2b of the pair of second terminals 22 are respectively crimped onto the pair of core wires 320 of the second cable 32.

[0099] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes: a shielding shell 4 and a shielding connector 6. The shielding shell 4 is disposed in the second mounting hole 102 of the housing 1. The shielding connector 6 electrically connects the shielding layer of the second cable 32 to the shielding shell 4. The terminal holding body 20 is disposed in the shielding shell 4, and the shielding shell 4 has a plurality of pins 4a extending from the front end of the housing 1, and the plurality of pins 4a are used to be electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0100] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the shielding layer of the second cable 32, and the front end of the shielding connector 6 is crimped onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body 20. A contact spring 4b is formed on the shielding shell 4, and the contact spring 4b is in electrical contact with the front end of the shielding connector 6.

[0101] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes an end cap 53. The end cap 53 is sleeved on the second cable 32 and is snapped onto the rear end of the housing 1 to fix the second cable 32 to the housing 1.

[0102] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a flange portion 10 for mounting on the outer side of a device housing (not shown) is formed on the outer side of the housing 1. The front portion of the housing 1 located in front of the flange portion 10 is suitable for being inserted into the device housing through the mounting opening on the device housing, and the front end portion 2a of the terminal 2 is suitable for being electrically connected to a circuit board disposed in the device housing.

[0103] like Figures 11 to 13As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking spring 21a, the first elastic lock 13, the second locking spring 1b and the second elastic lock 14 are located in front of the flange portion 10. When the flange portion 10 is mounted on the outside of the device housing, the first locking spring 21a, the first elastic lock 13, the second locking spring 1b and the second elastic lock 14 are located inside the device housing. In this way, the unlocking jack on the housing 1 for inserting the unlocking tool and the first card slot 103 and the slot 104 on the housing 1 are located inside the device housing, so as not to affect the waterproof sealing of the connector.

[0104] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a sealing ring 10b, the sealing ring 10b (see Figure 2 ) is installed in the installation groove 10a of the flange part 10 and is suitable for being squeezed between the equipment housing and the flange part 10 to achieve sealing between the two.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0106] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0107] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0108] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element number of the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) having a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof; and a terminal (2) disposed in the housing (1) and having a front end portion (2a) and a rear end portion (2b) opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction, The front end portion (2a) of the terminal (2) extends from the front end of the housing (1) and is used for being electrically connected to a circuit board, and the rear end portion (2b) of the terminal (2) is used for being electrically connected to a cable (3).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end portion (2a) of the terminal (2) is columnar and is suitable for being inserted into and soldered into a socket on the circuit board, and the rear end portion (2b) of the terminal (2) is suitable for being crimped onto the cable (3).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal (2) comprises a first terminal (21), a first mounting hole (101) extending longitudinally thereof is formed in the housing (1), and the first terminal (21) is inserted into the first mounting hole (101); A first locking spring (21a) is formed on the first terminal (21), and a first locking step (1a) is formed in the first mounting hole (101), the first locking step (1a) abutting against the first locking spring (21a) to prevent the first terminal (21) from being pulled out of the first mounting hole (101).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first terminal (21) is a power terminal for transmitting electric power or a signal terminal for transmitting a first signal.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connector includes a plurality of first terminals (21), and the plurality of first terminals (21) include power terminals for transmitting power and signal terminals for transmitting the first signal.

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A first cable (31) extends into the first mounting hole (101) and is electrically connected to a rear end portion (2b) of the first terminal (21).

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The first sealing member (51) is sleeved on the first cable (31) and is radially pressed between the inner wall surface of the first mounting hole (101) and the outer peripheral surface of the first cable (31) to achieve sealing between the two.

8. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first elastic lock buckle (13) and a first card slot (103) communicating with the first mounting hole (101) are formed on the housing (1), and the first elastic lock buckle (13) is suitable for moving between a locking position engaged with the first card slot (103) and an unlocking position separated from the first card slot (103); When the first elastic lock buckle (13) is in the locking position, the first elastic lock buckle (13) abuts against the first step portion (21c) of the first terminal (21) to prevent the first terminal (21) from being pulled out of the first mounting hole (101).

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The terminal (2) further includes a second terminal (22), and the connector further includes a terminal retaining body (20) for retaining the second terminal (22); a second mounting hole (102) extending longitudinally thereof is formed in the housing (1), and the terminal retaining body (20) is inserted into the second mounting hole (102); A second locking spring (1b) is formed in the second mounting hole (102), and a second locking step (20b) is formed on the terminal retaining body (20), and the second locking step (20b) abuts against the second locking spring (1b) to prevent the terminal retaining body (20) and the second terminal (22) from being pulled out of the second mounting hole (102).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: A second elastic lock catch (14) and a slot hole (104) communicating with the second mounting hole (102) are formed on the housing (1), a second clamping groove (20c) corresponding to the slot hole (104) is formed on the terminal retaining body (20), and the second elastic lock catch (14) is suitable for moving between a locking position engaged with the second clamping groove (20c) and an unlocking position separated from the second clamping groove (20c); When the second elastic lock catch (14) is in the locking position, the second elastic lock catch (14) engages with the second slot (20c) and abuts against the second step portion (22c) of the second terminal (22) to prevent the terminal retaining body (20) and the second terminal (22) from being pulled out of the second mounting hole (102).

11. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second terminal (22) is a signal terminal for transmitting a second signal, and the second signal is different from the first signal.

12. The connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: Also includes: The second cable (32) extends into the first mounting hole (101) and is electrically connected to the rear end portion (2b) of the second terminal (22).

13. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: The second sealing member (52) is sleeved on the second cable (32) and is radially pressed between the inner wall surface of the second mounting hole (102) and the outer peripheral surface of the second cable (32) to achieve sealing between the two.

14. The connector according to claim 12, characterized in that: The second cable (32) is a single-pair Ethernet signal cable having a pair of core wires (320), and the connector includes a pair of second terminals (22), and the rear end portions (2b) of the pair of second terminals (22) are respectively crimped onto the pair of core wires (320) of the second cable (32).

15. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that: Also includes: A shielding shell (4) is arranged in the second mounting hole (102) of the housing (1); and a shielding connector (6) for electrically connecting the shielding layer of the second cable (32) to the shielding shell (4), The terminal holding body (20) is arranged in the shielding shell (4), and the shielding shell (4) has a plurality of pins (4a) extending from the front end of the housing (1), and the plurality of pins (4a) are used for electrically connecting to the circuit board.

16. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The rear end of the shielding connector (6) is crimped onto the shielding layer of the second cable (32), and the front end of the shielding connector (6) is crimped onto the rear end of the terminal retaining body (20); A contact spring (4b) is formed on the shielding shell (4), and the contact spring (4b) is in electrical contact with the front end of the shielding connector (6).

17. The connector according to claim 14, characterized in that Also includes: An end cover (53) is sleeved on the second cable (32) and is snapped onto the rear end of the housing (1) to fix the second cable (32) to the housing (1).

18. The connector according to claim 10, characterized in that: A flange portion (10) for mounting on the outer side of a device housing is formed on the outer side of the housing (1); a front portion of the housing (1) located in front of the flange portion (10) is suitable for being inserted into the device housing via a mounting opening on the device housing; and a front end portion (2a) of the terminal (2) is suitable for being electrically connected to a circuit board arranged in the device housing.

19. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that: The first locking spring sheet (21a), the first elastic lock buckle (13), the second locking spring sheet (1b) and the second elastic lock buckle (14) are located in front of the flange portion (10); When the flange portion (10) is mounted on the outer side of the device housing, the first locking spring sheet (21a), the first elastic lock catch (13), the second locking spring sheet (1b) and the second elastic lock catch (14) are located inside the device housing.

20. The connector according to claim 18, characterized in that Also includes: A sealing ring (10b) is installed in the installation groove (10a) of the flange part (10) and is suitable for being squeezed between the device housing and the flange part (10) to achieve sealing between the two.

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