Rapidly connected photoelectric sensor

Abstract

The fast connection photoelectric sensor comprises a sensor body, a male joint arranged on the sensor body, and a female joint in plugging cooperation with the male joint, the male joint comprises a plastic seat, a conductive core and a butt joint column, the plastic seat is coated with the conductive core and the butt joint column, the peripheral side of the butt joint column is provided with a positioning convex groove, and the positioning convex groove is provided with a through hole. The top of the butt joint column is provided with a guiding inclined plane, and the guiding block is matched with the guiding inclined plane, so that the female connector rotates relative to the male connector to enable the interface to correspond to the conductive core. According to the fast-connection photoelectric sensor provided by the utility model, in the butt joint process of the male joint and the female joint, the guide block moves along the guide inclined plane, and the relative rotation position of the male joint and the female joint is adjusted, so that the joints are aligned with the conductive core, and finally, the male joint and the female joint are kept connected through the matching of the positioning bulge and the positioning groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of photoelectric sensors, in particular to a fast-connected photoelectric sensor. Background Art

[0002] When connecting the photoelectric sensor, in addition to the interface, the pins also need to be aligned with the socket before insertion and connection. Therefore, before plugging in, it is necessary to observe the position of the interface, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present technical solution provides a quick-connect photoelectric sensor.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A quick-connect photoelectric sensor comprises a sensor body, a male connector arranged on the sensor body, and a female connector plugged into and mating with the male connector, wherein the male connector comprises a plastic seat, and a conductive core and a docking column projected on the plastic seat, a positioning convex groove is provided on the circumference of the docking column, and a guiding slope is provided on the top of the docking column, a sleeve is provided on the female connector, an interface is provided in the sleeve, a positioning groove is provided on the inner side wall of the sleeve, and a guide block, and when the male connector is docked with the female connector, the guide block cooperates with the guiding slope to allow the female connector to rotate relative to the male connector until the interface corresponds to the conductive core.

[0006] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the docking column is provided with a guide groove arranged along the length direction thereof, and the guide groove is connected to the guide slope.

[0007] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the guide slope includes a first slope and a second slope, and the first slope is inclined in a clockwise direction toward the conductive core from the connection point between the first slope and the second slope.

[0008] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the guide groove is connected to the lowest points of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0009] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the docking column is punched from a metal plate to form the positioning convex groove, punched to form the guiding slope, and curled with both ends kept at a distance to form the guiding groove.

[0010] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, an oblique opening is provided at the opening of the inner wall of the sleeve, and the oblique opening gradually narrows along the depth direction of the sleeve.

[0011] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the protrusion height of the positioning protrusion is smaller than the protrusion height of the guide block.

[0012] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, when the male connector is plugged into the female connector, the plastic seat abuts against the sleeve opening.

[0013] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the female connector further comprises a connecting core, the interface is arranged on the connecting core, the connecting core is spaced apart from the sleeve, and the guide block extends in the depth direction of the sleeve.

[0014] In the quick-connect photoelectric sensor as described above, the second inclined surface is inclined in a counter-clockwise direction approaching the conductive core from the connection point between the second inclined surface and the first inclined surface.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0016] The utility model provides a quick-connect photoelectric sensor. During the docking process between a male connector and a female connector, a guide block moves along a guide slope to adjust the relative rotational position of the male connector and the female connector, thereby aligning the connector with a conductive core. Finally, the male connector and the female connector are kept connected through the cooperation of a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a half-section view of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0021] A quick-connect photoelectric sensor comprises a sensor body 1, a male connector 2 arranged on the sensor body 1, and a female connector 3 plugged into and mated with the male connector 2, wherein the male connector 2 comprises a plastic seat 21, and a conductive core 22 and a docking post 23 encapsulated on the plastic seat 21, a positioning convex groove 231 is provided on the circumference of the docking post 23, and a guiding slope 232 is provided on the top of the docking post 23, a sleeve 31 is provided on the female connector 3, an interface 32 arranged in the sleeve 31, a positioning groove 33 arranged on the inner side wall of the sleeve 31, and a guide block 34, and when the male connector 2 is docked with the female connector 3, the guide block 34 cooperates with the guiding slope 232 to rotate the female connector 3 relative to the male connector 2 until the interface corresponds to the conductive core 22.

[0022] The utility model provides a quick-connect photoelectric sensor. During the docking process between a male connector and a female connector, a guide block moves along a guide slope to adjust the relative rotational position of the male connector and the female connector, thereby aligning the connector with a conductive core. Finally, the male connector and the female connector are kept connected through the cooperation of a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove.

[0023] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not limiting, the docking column 23 is provided with a guide groove 233 arranged along its length direction, and the guide groove 233 is connected to the guide slope 232. During docking, the guide block slides along the guide slope to adjust the direction of the female connector.

[0024] Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention but not limiting, the guiding inclined surface 232 includes a first inclined surface 2321 and a second inclined surface 2322, and the first inclined surface 2321 is inclined in a clockwise direction approaching the conductive core 22 from the connection between the first inclined surface 2321 and the second inclined surface 2322. Regardless of the initial docking position, it is possible to enter the guiding groove along the first inclined surface or the second inclined surface or directly.

[0025] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of the present solution but not limiting, the guide groove 233 is connected to the lowest point of the first inclined surface 2321 and the second inclined surface 2322 .

[0026] Further, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not a limitation, the docking column 23 is stamped from a metal sheet to form the positioning protrusion 231 , punched to form the guide slope 232 , and curled to keep the two ends spaced apart to form the guide groove 233 .

[0027] Further, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not limiting, an oblique opening 311 is provided at the opening of the inner wall of the sleeve 31, and the oblique opening 311 gradually narrows along the depth direction of the sleeve 31, so as to facilitate the alignment of the male connector and the female connector.

[0028] Further, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not limiting, the protrusion height of the positioning protrusion 231 is smaller than the protrusion height of the guide block 34 to prevent the two from disengaging.

[0029] Further, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not a limitation, when the male connector 2 is plugged into the female connector 3, the plastic seat 21 abuts against the opening of the sleeve 31 to limit the position and prevent damage caused by over-insertion.

[0030] Further, as a preferred implementation of the present solution but not a limitation, the female connector 3 also includes a power connection core 35 , the interface 32 is provided on the power connection core 35 , the power connection core 35 is spaced apart from the sleeve 31 , and the guide block 34 extends along the depth direction of the sleeve 31 .

[0031] Further, as a preferred implementation manner of the present solution but not a limitation, the second inclined surface 2322 is inclined in a counter-clockwise direction approaching the conductive core 22 from the connection point between the second inclined surface 2322 and the first inclined surface 2321 .

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present application. Other principles and basic structures that are the same or similar to those of the present application are within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor, characterized in that: The invention comprises a sensor body (1), a male connector (2) arranged on the sensor body (1), and a female connector (3) pluggably matched with the male connector (2), wherein the male connector (2) comprises a plastic seat (21), and a conductive core (22) and a docking post (23) encapsulated on the plastic seat (21), a positioning convex groove (231) is provided on the circumference of the docking post (23), and a guiding inclined surface (232) is provided on the top of the docking post (23), a sleeve (31), an interface (32) arranged in the sleeve (31), a positioning groove (33) arranged on the inner side wall of the sleeve (31), and a guiding block (34), and when the male connector (2) is docked with the female connector (3), the guiding block (34) cooperates with the guiding inclined surface (232) so that the female connector (3) rotates relative to the male connector (2) until the interface (32) corresponds to the conductive core (22).

2. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking column (23) is provided with a guide groove (233) arranged along its length direction, and the guide groove (233) is connected to the guide inclined surface (232).

3. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding inclined surface (232) comprises a first inclined surface (2321) and a second inclined surface (2322), wherein the first inclined surface (2321) is inclined in a clockwise direction approaching the conductive core (22) from a connection point between the first inclined surface (2321) and the second inclined surface (2322).

4. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide groove (233) is connected to the lowest points of the first inclined surface (2321) and the second inclined surface (2322).

5. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The docking column (23) is punched from a metal plate to form the positioning convex groove (231), punched to form the guiding inclined surface (232), and curled to keep the two ends spaced apart to form the guiding groove (233).

6. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: An oblique opening (311) is provided at the opening of the inner wall of the sleeve (31), and the oblique opening (311) gradually narrows along the depth direction of the sleeve (31).

7. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding height of the positioning protruding groove (231) is smaller than the protruding height of the guide block (34).

8. The quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the male connector (2) and the female connector (3) are plugged into each other, the plastic seat (21) abuts against the opening of the sleeve (31).

9. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female connector (3) further comprises a connection core (35), the interface (32) is arranged on the connection core (35), the connection core (35) and the sleeve (31) are arranged at a distance, and the guide block (34) extends along the depth direction of the sleeve (31).

10. A quick-connect photoelectric sensor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second inclined surface (2322) is inclined in a counter-clockwise direction approaching the conductive core (22) from the connection point between the second inclined surface (2322) and the first inclined surface (2321).

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