Female connector, male connector, connector assembly, cable and electric equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a female connector, a male connector, a connector assembly, a cable and electric equipment, the female connector comprises a first shell, the first shell is provided with at least one first elastic buckle and at least one first bulge, the first elastic buckle is used for being clamped with a second bulge of the male connector, and the first bulge is used for being clamped with a second bulge of the male connector. The first protrusion is used for being connected with a second elastic buckle of the male connector in a clamped mode. According to the utility model, when the male connector and the female connector are inserted and matched with each other and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic buckle is clamped with the second bulge, and the second elastic buckle is clamped with the first bulge, so that multiple interlocking is realized, and the interlocking holding force between the male connector and the female connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a female connector, a male connector, a connector assembly, a cable and an electrical device. Background Art

[0002] As vehicles become more and more electrified and intelligent, the electronic equipment on the vehicles becomes more abundant, and the demand for communication between electronic equipment increases. The connection between existing on-board electronic equipment is generally achieved with the help of connectors.

[0003] In the prior art, male and female connectors are interlocked and fixed to achieve connection between vehicle-mounted electronic devices. However, the interlocking retention force of the existing male and female connectors is relatively low. When the connectors are pulled by external force, the male and female connectors are prone to loosening or even detaching. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the utility model provide a female connector, a male connector, a connector assembly, a cable and an electrical device to solve the problem of low interlocking retention force of male and female connectors in the prior art.

[0005] An embodiment of the utility model provides a female connector, which includes a first shell, wherein the first shell is provided with a first cavity for accommodating a terminal: the first shell is provided with at least one first elastic clip and at least one first protrusion, the first elastic clip is used to be clipped with the second protrusion of the male connector, and the first protrusion is used to be clipped with the second elastic clip of the male connector.

[0006] Optionally, the first shell includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall, the first side wall and the third side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side wall and the fourth side wall are arranged opposite to each other.

[0007] Optionally, the first elastic buckle is arranged on the first side wall or the third side wall, and the first protrusion is arranged on the second side wall or the fourth side wall.

[0008] Optionally, there are two first protrusions, one of which is arranged on the second side wall, and the other of which is arranged on the fourth side wall.

[0009] Optionally, the first shell further includes an end plate, which is disposed at an opening portion of one end of the first cavity, and at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, the third side wall and the fourth side wall is connected to the end plate.

[0010] Optionally, the first protrusion is arranged close to the end plate.

[0011] Optionally, along the direction from the end plate to the other end opening of the first cavity, the first protrusion is arranged in the middle of the first shell.

[0012] An embodiment of the utility model also provides a male connector, which includes a second shell, a first end of the second shell is provided with a plug-in cavity for inserting a female connector, a second end of the second shell is provided with a second cavity for accommodating a terminal, and the first end and the second end are arranged opposite to each other; the outer wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with at least one second elastic clip, and the second elastic clip is used to be clipped with the first protrusion of the female connector; the inner wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with at least one second protrusion, and the second protrusion is used to be clipped with the first elastic clip of the female connector.

[0013] Optionally, the second shell includes a fifth side wall, a sixth side wall, a seventh side wall and an eighth side wall, the fifth side wall and the seventh side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the sixth side wall and the eighth side wall are arranged opposite to each other.

[0014] Optionally, there are two second elastic buckles, one of which is arranged on the sixth side wall, and the other second elastic buckle is arranged on the eighth side wall.

[0015] Optionally, the second elastic buckle includes a transition portion and a clamping portion; one end of the transition portion is connected to the second shell, and the other end of the transition portion is connected to the clamping portion.

[0016] Optionally, the transition portion is arranged close to the first end.

[0017] Optionally, the clamping portion is arranged close to the first end.

[0018] Optionally, a clamping boss is provided on one side of the clamping portion close to the second shell, and the clamping boss is used to clamp with the first protrusion of the female connector.

[0019] Optionally, the clamping portion is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is located on a side of the clamping portion away from the second shell.

[0020] Optionally, a limiting portion is further included, wherein the limiting portion is arranged at an end of the clamping portion away from the transition portion, and the limiting portion is connected to the second shell.

[0021] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector assembly, comprising the female connector and the male connector as described in any one of the above items, wherein the first elastic buckle is snap-fitted to the second protrusion, and the second elastic buckle is snap-fitted to the first protrusion.

[0022] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a cable, comprising any one of the female connectors or male connectors described above.

[0023] An embodiment of the utility model further provides an electrical device, comprising the female connector and / or the male connector described in any one of the above items.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0025] In an embodiment of the utility model, at least one first elastic clip and at least one first protrusion are arranged on the side wall of the female connector, a corresponding number of second elastic clips are arranged on the outer wall of the male connector, and a corresponding number of second protrusions are arranged on the inner wall of the male connector. When the male and female connectors are plugged together and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic clip and the second protrusion are engaged, and the second elastic clip and the first protrusion are engaged, thereby realizing multiple interlocking and improving the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors.

[0026] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a female connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a female connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a female connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of another female connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a male connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a male connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 7A schematic diagram of a male connector provided in an embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of another male connector provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of a connector assembly in use according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of a connector assembly in use is provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of another connector assembly in use provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Fig.12 A cross-sectional view of another connector assembly in use provided by an embodiment of the utility model. Description of the drawings:

[0041] 1. First shell; 11. First cavity; 12. First side wall; 13. Second side wall; 14. Third side wall; 15. Fourth side wall; 16. End plate; 17. First fool-proof structure; 2. First elastic buckle; 21. First boss; 3. First protrusion; 4. Second shell; 41. First end; 42. Second end; 43. Insertion cavity; 44. Second cavity; 45. Fifth side wall; 46. Sixth side wall; 47. Seventh side wall; 48. Eighth side wall; 49. Second fool-proof structure; 5. Second elastic buckle; 51. Transition part; 52. Snap-fit ​​part; 521. Snap-fit ​​groove; 53. Snap-fit ​​boss; 6. Second protrusion; 7. Limiting part; 8. Force-applying part; 9. Orifice plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can also be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0043] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3An embodiment of the utility model provides a female connector, which includes a first shell 1, and the first shell 1 is provided with a first cavity 11 for accommodating a terminal; the first shell 1 is provided with at least one first elastic clip 2 and at least one first protrusion 3, the first elastic clip 2 is used to be clamped with the second protrusion 6 of the male connector, and the first protrusion 3 is used to be clamped with the second elastic clip 5 of the male connector.

[0044] Specifically, the shape of the first shell 1 can be a cuboid, a cylinder, or a triangular prism, and its shape can be matched with the male connector. The embodiment of the present application does not limit it, and those skilled in the art can flexibly choose according to actual needs. The first elastic buckle 2 and the first protrusion 3 are respectively arranged at different positions. For example, when the first shell 1 is a cylinder, the first protrusion 3 and the first elastic buckle 2 can be arranged on the side wall of the cylinder along the radial direction of the cylinder. When the first shell 1 is a cuboid, the first protrusion 3 and the first elastic buckle 2 can be located on different side walls.

[0045] In addition, the number of the first elastic buckle 2 and the first protrusion 3 can be one or two, and the number of the first elastic buckle 2 and the first protrusion 3 can also be unequal, for example, the number of the first elastic buckle 2 is one, and the number of the first protrusion 3 is two; the embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of the first elastic buckle 2 and the first protrusion 3, and technical personnel in this field can flexibly choose according to actual needs, so that when the male and female connectors are plugged together and fixed on the mounting carrier, multiple interlocking between the male and female connectors can be achieved.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present application, at least one first elastic buckle 2 and at least one first protrusion 3 are arranged on the side wall of the female connector. When the male and female connectors are plugged together and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic buckle 2 and the second protrusion 6 are engaged, and the second elastic buckle 5 and the first protrusion 3 are engaged, thereby realizing multiple interlocking and improving the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 The first shell 1 includes a first side wall 12, a second side wall 13, a third side wall 14 and a fourth side wall 15. The first side wall 12 and the third side wall 14 are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side wall 13 and the fourth side wall 15 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0048] Specifically, the first shell 1 in this embodiment is a rectangular parallelepiped, and the first side wall 12, the second side wall 13, the third side wall 14 and the fourth side wall 15 form a first cavity 11 for accommodating the terminal; the first elastic clip 2 and the first protrusion 3 can be arranged on the same side wall at the same time, or they can be arranged on different side walls respectively, for example, the first elastic clip 2 is arranged on the first side wall 12, and the first protrusion 3 is arranged on the second side wall 13.

[0049] Optionally, refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 The first elastic buckle 2 is disposed on the first side wall 12 or the third side wall 14 , and the first protrusion 3 is disposed on the second side wall 13 or the fourth side wall 15 .

[0050] Specifically, the first elastic buckle 2 and the first protrusion 3 are respectively arranged on different side walls so that the interlocking force can be distributed on at least two side surfaces, thereby achieving higher interlocking stability compared to single-sided interlocking.

[0051] In this embodiment, when the male and female connectors are plugged into and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic snap 2 and the second protrusion 6 of the male connector are snapped into each other to achieve a first level of interlocking, and the first protrusion 3 and the second elastic snap 5 of the male connector are snapped into each other to achieve a second level of interlocking. Compared with the prior art, double interlocking between the male and female connectors is achieved, and the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors is improved.

[0052] Optionally, refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 There are two first protrusions 3 , one of which is disposed on the second side wall 13 , and the other of which is disposed on the fourth side wall 15 .

[0053] Specifically, when the first shell 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped, the first elastic clip 2 is located on the first side wall 12 or the third side wall 14, and one of the first protrusions 3 is located on the second side wall 13, and the other first protrusion 3 is located on the fourth side wall 15; when the male and female connectors are plugged into and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic clip 2 and the second protrusion 6 of the male connector are snapped into, and the two first protrusions 3 are respectively snapped into the two second elastic clips 5 of the male connector one by one, so that while achieving triple interlocking, the interlocking force can be distributed on three sides at the same time, thereby further improving the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors.

[0054] Optionally, refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 The first shell 1 also includes an end plate 16, which is arranged at an opening portion of one end of the first cavity 11, and at least one of the first side wall 12, the second side wall 13, the third side wall 14 and the fourth side wall 15 is connected to the end plate 16.

[0055] Specifically, along the X direction, the end plate 16 is located at one end of the first elastic buckle 2, and the end plate 16, the first side wall 12, the second side wall 13, the third side wall 14 and the fourth side wall 15 surround a first shell 1 in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped; a plurality of through holes are provided on the end plate 16, and the through holes are connected to the first cavity 11 one by one, and the size of the through holes is smaller than the opening size of the first cavity 11, so that the end plate 16 can limit the terminal.

[0056] Optionally, refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 , the first protrusion 3 is arranged close to the end plate 16.

[0057] Specifically, the first elastic buckle 2 is located on the first side wall 12, and a groove is provided on the first side wall 12, and the first elastic buckle 2 is located in the groove, thereby reducing the volume of the female connector and facilitating its miniaturized design; along the X direction, one end of the first elastic buckle 2 is fixedly connected to the first shell 1, and a deformation space is left between the other end and the first shell 1; a boss is provided on the side of the first elastic buckle 2 away from the first shell 1, and the boss is used to cooperate with the second protrusion 6 of the male connector, and a guiding inclined surface is provided on the end of the boss close to the end plate 16, so as to facilitate the insertion of the female connector into the male connector and enable the first elastic buckle 2 to smoothly Smooth deformation; the end of the first elastic buckle 2 away from the end plate 16 is provided with an anti-slip pattern, which can be composed of a plurality of small protrusions or a plurality of surfaces with height differences, so as to play an anti-slip role when pressed to unlock; when the male and female connectors are plugged and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first boss 21 on the first elastic buckle 2 cooperates with the second protrusion 6 of the male connector to form an interlocking of the connector in the plugging and unplugging direction; the third side wall 14 is provided with a force-applying portion 8 at the opening edge of the first cavity 11, and the force-applying portion 8 is a convex ridge. When plugging and unplugging the female connector, the force-applying portion 8 facilitates the human hand to apply force to the female connector.

[0058] In addition, there are two first protrusions 3, and the two first protrusions 3 are arranged opposite to each other. Figure 1 As shown, the end face of the first protrusion 3 along the X direction remains flush with the end plate 16; along the Z direction, a first anti-foolproofing structure 17 is arranged below the first protrusion 3, and the first anti-foolproofing structure 17 is a convex ridge, which is fixedly connected to the first shell 1, and a second anti-foolproofing structure 49 matching the convex ridge is arranged on the male connector. When the male and female connectors are matched with each other, the first anti-foolproofing structure 17 provides guiding and limiting functions to prevent the male and female connectors from being assembled in the wrong direction and causing damage to the connectors.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the male and female connectors cooperate with each other and are installed on the carrier, the two first protrusions 3 are respectively engaged with the two second elastic buckles 5 of the male connector in a one-to-one manner to form a second interlocking of the connector in the plugging and unplugging direction. Compared with the prior art, the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors is improved.

[0060] Optionally, refer to Figure 4 , along the direction from the end plate 16 to the other end opening of the first cavity 11 , the first protrusion 3 is arranged in the middle of the first shell 1 .

[0061] Specifically, along the X direction, the first protrusion 3 is located in the middle of the first shell 1, and the first fool-proofing structure 17 is arranged between the end plate 16 and the first protrusion 3. The first fool-proofing structure 17 includes two spaced ridges, and the two ridges are arranged in parallel along the X direction.

[0062] In this embodiment, when the male and female connectors cooperate with each other and are fixed on the mounting carrier, the two first protrusions 3 are respectively engaged with the two second elastic buckles 5 of the male connector in a one-to-one manner to form a second interlocking of the connector in the plugging and unplugging direction. Compared with the prior art, the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors is improved.

[0063] Reference Figure 5-Figure 7 The embodiment of the utility model also provides a male connector, which includes a second shell 4, a first end 41 of the second shell 4 is provided with a plug-in cavity 43 for inserting a female connector, a second end 42 of the second shell 4 is provided with a second cavity 44 for accommodating a terminal, and the first end 41 and the second end 42 are arranged opposite to each other; the outer wall of the plug-in cavity 43 is provided with at least one second elastic clip 5, and the second elastic clip 5 is used to be snap-fitted with the first protrusion 3 of the female connector; the inner wall of the plug-in cavity 43 is provided with at least one second protrusion 6, and the second protrusion 6 is used to be snap-fitted with the first elastic clip 2 of the female connector.

[0064] Specifically, the shape of the second shell 4 can be a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, or a triangular prism, as long as its shape can match the female connector. This application does not limit it, and technical personnel in this field can flexibly choose according to actual needs.

[0065] In addition, the number of the second elastic clips 5 and the second protrusions 6 can be one or two, and the number of the second elastic clips 5 and the second protrusions 6 can also be unequal. For example, there are two second elastic clips 5 and one second protrusion 6. The embodiment of the present application does not limit this, and those skilled in the art can flexibly choose according to actual needs, so that when the female connector and the male connector are docked, multiple interlocking between the male and female connectors can be achieved.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, at least one second elastic buckle 5 and at least one second protrusion 6 are arranged on the side wall of the male connector. When the male and female connectors are plugged together and fixed on the mounting carrier, the first elastic buckle 2 and the second protrusion 6 are engaged, and the second elastic buckle 5 and the first protrusion 3 are engaged, thereby realizing multiple interlocking and improving the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors.

[0067] Optionally, refer to Figure 5-Figure 7The second shell 4 includes a fifth side wall 45, a sixth side wall 46, a seventh side wall 47 and an eighth side wall 48, the fifth side wall 45 and the seventh side wall 47 are arranged opposite to each other, and the sixth side wall 46 and the eighth side wall 48 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0068] Specifically, the second shell 4 in this embodiment is a rectangular parallelepiped, and the fifth side wall 45, the sixth side wall 46, the seventh side wall 47 and the eighth side wall 48 form a second cavity 44 for accommodating the terminal and a plug-in cavity 43 for accommodating the female connector; the second elastic clip 5 can be arranged on any side wall, for example, the second elastic clip 5 is arranged on the sixth side wall 46.

[0069] Optionally, refer to Figure 5-Figure 7 There are two second elastic buckles 5 , one of which is disposed on the sixth side wall 46 , and the other second elastic buckle 5 is disposed on the eighth side wall 48 .

[0070] Specifically, when the second shell 4 is a rectangular parallelepiped, the two second elastic clips 5 are arranged opposite to each other along the Y direction; the second protrusion 6 is arranged on the inner surface of the fifth side wall 45, and along the Y direction, the second protrusion 6 is located in the middle position of the fifth side wall 45, and the second protrusion 6 remains flush with the first end 41.

[0071] In this embodiment, when the male and female connectors are butt-fitted and assembled onto the mounting carrier, the two second elastic clips 5 are respectively engaged with the two first protrusions 3 of the female connector in a one-to-one correspondence, and the second protrusion 6 is engaged with the first elastic clip 2 of the female connector, thereby achieving triple interlocking while enabling the interlocking force to be distributed on three sides at the same time, thereby further improving the interlocking holding force between the male and female connectors.

[0072] Optionally, refer to Figure 5-Figure 7 The second elastic buckle 5 includes a transition portion 51 and a clamping portion 52 ; one end of the transition portion 51 is connected to the second shell 4 , and the other end of the transition portion 51 is connected to the clamping portion 52 .

[0073] Specifically, the second elastic clip 5 is located between the first end 41 and the second end 42, the transition portion 51 of the second elastic clip 5 is fixedly connected to the second shell 4, and a deformation space is left between the clamping portion 52 of the second elastic clip 5 and the second shell 4, so that the second elastic clip 5 forms a cantilever beam structure.

[0074] Optionally, refer to Figure 5-Figure 7 , the transition portion 51 is arranged close to the first end 41 .

[0075] Specifically, along the X direction, the second elastic buckle 5 is located between the first end 41 and the second end 42, and the transition portion 51 extends toward the second end 42 to form a clamping portion 52; the inner surfaces of the sixth side wall 46 and the eighth side wall 48 are both provided with a second fool-proofing structure 49, and the second fool-proofing structure 49 is a groove. The second fool-proofing structure 49 is used to cooperate with the first fool-proofing structure 17 of the female connector to prevent the male and female connectors from being assembled in the wrong direction and causing damage to the connector.

[0076] Optionally, refer to Figure 8 , the clamping portion 52 is arranged close to the first end 41 .

[0077] Specifically, along the X direction, the second elastic buckle 5 is located between the first end 41 and the second end 42, the transition portion 51 is arranged in the middle of the second shell 4, and the transition portion 51 extends toward the first end 41 to form a clamping portion 52; the inner surfaces of the sixth side wall 46 and the eighth side wall 48 are both provided with a second fool-proofing structure 49, and the second fool-proofing structure 49 is a convex ridge. The second fool-proofing structure 49 is used to cooperate with the first fool-proofing structure 17 of the female connector to prevent the male and female connectors from being assembled in the wrong direction and causing damage to the connector.

[0078] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 A clamping boss 53 is provided on one side of the clamping portion 52 close to the second shell 4, and the clamping boss 53 is used to clamp with the first protrusion 3 of the female connector.

[0079] Specifically, the clamping boss 53 is located in the middle of the clamping portion 52 along the Z direction, and the clamping boss 53 is fixedly connected to the second elastic buckle 5; Fig.10 or Fig.12 As shown, when the male and female connectors are butt-fitted and assembled onto the mounting carrier, the end surface of the snap-fit ​​boss 53 along the X direction abuts against the first protrusion 3 , thereby achieving snap-fitting between the second elastic buckle 5 and the first protrusion 3 .

[0080] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The clamping portion 52 is provided with a clamping groove 521 , and the clamping groove 521 is located at a side of the clamping portion 52 away from the second shell 4 .

[0081] Specifically, the clamping portion 52 is provided with a clamping groove 521 along the Y direction. When the male and female connectors are butt-fitted and assembled on the mounting carrier, the clamping groove 521 is used for the edge of the mounting carrier to be embedded, thereby achieving position limiting.

[0082] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 , further comprising a limiting portion 7 , wherein the limiting portion 7 is disposed at one end of the clamping portion 52 away from the transition portion 51 , and the limiting portion 7 is connected to the second shell 4 .

[0083] Specifically, along the X direction, the limiting portion 7 is arranged in the middle of the second housing 4, the limiting portion 7 protrudes from the side wall of the second housing 4, and the limiting portion 7 can be formed by extending outward from at least two side walls. In this embodiment, the limiting portion 7 surrounds the second housing 4, and the limiting portion 7 is provided with a groove, which is arranged close to the second elastic buckle 5 to facilitate the assembly of the male and female connectors. When the male and female connectors are butt-fitted and assembled on the mounting carrier, the limiting portion 7 abuts against the mounting carrier, thereby limiting the position of the male connector.

[0084] Reference Figure 9-12 An embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector assembly, comprising the female connector and the male connector described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the first elastic buckle 2 is snap-fitted with the second protrusion 6, and the second elastic buckle 5 is snap-fitted with the first protrusion 3.

[0085] Specifically, Fig. 9 and Fig.10 A use state of a connector assembly is specifically demonstrated, wherein the mounting carrier is an orifice plate 9, the male and female connectors are first docked, and then the docked male and female connectors are passed through the orifice plate 9 together, along the X direction, the limit portion 7 is arranged below the orifice plate 9 and abuts against the lower surface of the orifice plate 9, at the same time, the edge of the orifice plate 9 is embedded in the snap-fit ​​groove 521, and force is applied to the second elastic snap buckle 5, the second elastic snap buckle 5 is deformed toward the side close to the first shell 1, so that the snap-fit ​​boss 53 and the first protrusion 3 are interference fit to achieve interlocking fixation, thereby increasing the interlocking holding force of the male and female connectors.

[0086] Fig.11 and Fig.12 The use state of another connector assembly is specifically demonstrated, in which the mounting carrier is an orifice plate 9, the male and female connectors are first docked, and then the docked male and female connectors are passed through the orifice plate 9 together, along the X direction, the limit portion 7 is arranged above the orifice plate 9 and abuts against the upper surface of the orifice plate 9, at the same time, the edge of the orifice plate 9 is embedded in the snap-fit ​​groove 521, and force is applied to the second elastic snap buckle 5, the second elastic snap buckle 5 is deformed toward the side close to the first shell 1, so that the snap-fit ​​boss 53 and the first protrusion 3 are interference fit to achieve interlocking fixation, thereby increasing the interlocking holding force of the male and female connectors.

[0087] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a cable, comprising any one of the female connectors or male connectors described above.

[0088] Specifically, a female connector or a male connector may be provided on the cable, and when the cable is plugged into and matched with a male connector or a female connector on other devices, signal transmission between the cable and the device may be achieved.

[0089] An embodiment of the utility model further provides an electrical device, comprising the female connector and / or the male connector described in any one of the above items.

[0090] Specifically, the electrical equipment can be vehicle-mounted equipment such as reversing radar and cameras, or large equipment such as vehicles, ships, aircraft or spacecraft. Female connectors, male connectors or connector assemblies are used in these devices to achieve signal connection.

[0091] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a related manner, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0092] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention are included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A female connector, characterized in that: The female connector comprises a first housing, wherein the first housing is provided with a first cavity for accommodating a terminal: The first shell is provided with at least one first elastic buckle and at least one first protrusion, the first elastic buckle is used to be snapped with the second protrusion of the male connector, and the first protrusion is used to be snapped with the second elastic buckle of the male connector.

2. The female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall. The first side wall and the third side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side wall and the fourth side wall are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The female connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first elastic buckle is disposed on the first side wall or the third side wall, and the first protrusion is disposed on the second side wall or the fourth side wall.

4. The female connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two first protrusions, one of which is disposed on the second side wall, and the other of which is disposed on the fourth side wall.

5. The female connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell further includes an end plate, which is disposed at an opening portion of one end of the first cavity, and at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, the third side wall and the fourth side wall is connected to the end plate.

6. The female connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first protrusion is disposed close to the end plate.

7. The female connector according to claim 5, characterized in that Along the direction from the end plate to the other end opening of the first cavity, the first protrusion is arranged in the middle of the first shell.

8. A male connector, characterized in that: The male connector comprises a second housing, a first end of the second housing is provided with a plug-in cavity for inserting the female connector, a second end of the second housing is provided with a second cavity for accommodating the terminal, and the first end and the second end are arranged opposite to each other; The outer wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with at least one second elastic buckle, and the second elastic buckle is used to be engaged with the first protrusion of the female connector; The inner wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with at least one second protrusion, and the second protrusion is used to be snap-fitted with the first elastic buckle of the female connector.

9. The male connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second shell includes a fifth side wall, a sixth side wall, a seventh side wall and an eighth side wall. The fifth side wall and the seventh side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the sixth side wall and the eighth side wall are arranged opposite to each other.

10. The male connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: There are two second elastic buckles, one of which is disposed on the sixth side wall, and the other is disposed on the eighth side wall.

11. The male connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second elastic buckle includes a transition portion and a clamping portion; One end of the transition portion is connected to the second shell, and the other end of the transition portion is connected to the clamping portion.

12. The male connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The transition portion is disposed proximate to the first end.

13. The male connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The clamping portion is disposed close to the first end.

14. The male connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: A clamping boss is provided on one side of the clamping portion close to the second shell, and the clamping boss is used for clamping with the first protrusion of the female connector.

15. The male connector according to claim 11, characterized in that: The clamping portion is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is located at a side of the clamping portion away from the second shell.

16. The male connector according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting portion, which is arranged at one end of the clamping portion away from the transition portion, and the limiting portion is connected to the second shell.

17. A connector assembly, characterized in that: Comprising a female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and a male connector according to any one of claims 8 to 16; The first elastic buckle is engaged with the second protrusion, and the second elastic buckle is engaged with the first protrusion.

18. A cable, characterized in that: It comprises the female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or the male connector according to any one of claims 8 to 16.

19. An electrical equipment, characterized in that: It comprises the female connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and / or the male connector according to any one of claims 8 to 16.

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