Connector assembly convenient to assemble and connect with sealing cover

By providing symmetrically arranged hinge posts and limit walls on the connector and cover, the lock can be selectively hinged or engaging with the hinge posts, the problem of unfitting the existing connector cover assembly is solved, and the connection adaptability and assembly convenience are improved, and the sealing is enhanced.

CN222802192UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25HARTING ZHUHAI MFG
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Application Number
CN202421511939.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-28

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Technical Problem

When existing connectors do not need to be connected, the locks are prone to disagreement or conflicts in the assembly of the cover, which affects the assembly adaptability of the cover.

Method used

An assembly including a connector, a closure and a closure is designed, and by providing a symmetrically arranged hinge post and a limiting wall on the connector and the closure, the closure can be selectively hinged or engaging with the hinge post, thereby hingedly connecting and snapping to the connector or the closure.

Benefits of technology

The connection adaptability of the cover is improved and the connection assembly of the cover is more convenient. At the same time, the sealing between the connector and the cover is improved by the arrangement of the sealing ring.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a connector assembly convenient to assemble and connect with a sealing cover. The connector assembly comprises a connector, the sealing cover and a lock catch. The connector comprises a shell and a connecting rubber core assembly, first mounting grooves are formed in the two opposite sides of the outer wall of the shell in the first width direction respectively, first hinge columns are arranged in the first mounting grooves, a second mounting groove is formed in the sealing cover, second hinge columns are arranged in the second mounting groove, and the lock catch is provided with a hinge groove and a clamping groove. The first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged, and the locking arms are located in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove. According to the scheme, the lock catch is selectively hinged to the first hinge column or the second hinge column, and the lock catch is selectively clamped to the first hinge column or the second hinge column, so that the lock catch can be selectively hinged to the connector or the sealing cover and fixed to the connector or the sealing cover in a buckled mode, the connection adaptability of the sealing cover is improved, and meanwhile connection and assembly of the sealing cover are more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of connectors, in particular to a connector component for conveniently assembling a connection cover. Background Art

[0002] A connector is a commonly used component in electrical engineering. Its function is to connect circuits on different devices or different modules in a circuit, so that current or signals can flow or transmit, and the circuit can achieve a predetermined function. Existing connectors include connecting plugs and connecting sockets. The connection method is usually to insert the connecting plug into the connecting socket, and the conductive terminals of the connecting plug and the conductive terminals of the connecting socket are electrically connected.

[0003] When the connector does not need to be connected, a cover needs to be arranged for the connector to protect the conductive terminals in the connector. However, since the connecting plug and the connecting socket are selectively arranged with locks, the locks are prone to mismatch or conflict when the cover is connected to the connecting plug or the connecting socket, thereby affecting the assembly adaptability of the cover. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a connector component for conveniently assembling a connection cover.

[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model provides a connector assembly for convenient assembly of a connecting cover, including a connector, a cover and a lock; the connector includes a shell and a connecting rubber core assembly, the shell is provided with a mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the mounting hole is provided with an insertion port at the outer end of the plug-in direction, the shell is provided with a first butt joint end face at the outer periphery of the insertion port, the first butt joint end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the connecting rubber core assembly is arranged in the mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the outer wall of the shell is respectively provided with first mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, the first mounting groove on each side is provided with a first hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the first mounting groove is provided with a first limiting wall on the inner side of the plug-in direction; the cover is provided with a sealing hole along the plug-in direction, the sealing hole is provided with a loading port at the outer end of the plug-in direction, the cover is provided with a second butt joint end face at the outer periphery of the loading port, the second butt joint end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the sealing The outer wall of the cover is respectively provided with second mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, and the second mounting groove on each side is provided with a second hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the second mounting groove is provided with a second limiting wall on the inner side of the insertion direction; the lock buckle includes a connecting plate and two locking arms, the two locking arms extend along the second width direction, the connecting plate extends along the first width direction and is connected between the two locking arms, the locking arms are provided with a hinge groove and a card slot, and the first width direction, the second width direction and the insertion direction are perpendicular to each other; the connector is docked with the cover along the insertion direction, the first docking end face is docked with the second docking end face, the first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged with the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged with the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the locking arm is located in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove, the hinge groove is hinged to the second hinge column, and the card slot is used to engage and separate with the first hinge column.

[0006] A further solution is that the connector assembly further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is arranged between the first butt joint end surface and the second butt joint end surface.

[0007] A further solution is that a pull portion is provided on the connecting plate extending along the second width direction.

[0008] A further solution is that, in the locked state, the slot is engaged with the first hinge column, the locking arm is provided with a first limiting surface on the periphery of the slot, and the first limiting surface is adjacent to the first limiting wall.

[0009] A further solution is that, in the unlocked state, the locking slot is separated from the first hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a second limiting surface on the periphery of the hinge slot, and the second limiting surface is adjacent to the second limiting wall.

[0010] In order to achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model provides a connector assembly for convenient assembly of a connecting cover, including a connector, a cover and a lock; the connector includes a shell and a connecting rubber core assembly, the shell is provided with a mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the mounting hole is provided with an insertion port at the outer end of the plug-in direction, the shell is provided with a first butt joint end face at the outer periphery of the insertion port, the first butt joint end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the connecting rubber core assembly is arranged in the mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the outer wall of the shell is respectively provided with first mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, the first mounting groove on each side is provided with a first hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the first mounting groove is provided with a first limiting wall on the inner side of the plug-in direction; the cover is provided with a sealing hole along the plug-in direction, the sealing hole is provided with a loading port at the outer end of the plug-in direction, the cover is provided with a second butt joint end face at the outer periphery of the loading port, the second butt joint end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the sealing The outer wall of the cover is respectively provided with second mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, and the second mounting groove on each side is provided with a second hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the second mounting groove is provided with a second limiting wall on the inner side of the insertion direction; the lock buckle includes a connecting plate and two locking arms, the two locking arms extend along the second width direction, the connecting plate extends along the first width direction and is connected between the two locking arms, the locking arms are provided with a hinge groove and a card slot, and the first width direction, the second width direction and the insertion direction are perpendicular to each other; the connector is docked with the cover along the insertion direction, the first docking end face is docked with the second docking end face, the first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged with the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged with the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the locking arm is located in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove, the hinge groove is hinged to the first hinge column, and the card slot is used to engage and separate with the second hinge column.

[0011] A further solution is that the connector assembly further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is arranged between the first butt joint end surface and the second butt joint end surface.

[0012] A further solution is that a pull portion is provided on the connecting plate extending along the second width direction.

[0013] A further solution is that, in the locked state, the slot is engaged with the second hinge column, the locking arm is provided with a first limiting surface on the periphery of the slot, and the first limiting surface is adjacent to the second limiting wall.

[0014] A further solution is that, in the unlocked state, the locking slot is separated from the second hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a second limiting surface on the periphery of the hinge slot, and the second limiting surface is adjacent to the first limiting wall.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged, and the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged, so that the lock buckle can be selectively hinged with the first hinge column or the second hinge column, and the lock buckle can be selectively engaged with the first hinge column or the second hinge column, so that the lock buckle of this case can be selectively hinged and connected with the connector or the cover and buckled and fixed, while improving the connection adaptability of the cover, it also makes the connection and assembly of the cover more convenient. In addition, the arrangement of the sealing ring can improve the airtightness between the connector and the cover, and the arrangement of the pull part can improve the convenience of operation, and the arrangement of the two limiting surfaces is used to limit the up and down rotation of the lock buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the first embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the first embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the cover in the first embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the lock in the first embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model at the lock part.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the second embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the second embodiment of the connector assembly of the utility model.

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Connector assembly first embodiment:

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The connector assembly includes a connector 1, a cover 2 and a lock 3. The connector 1 includes a shell 11 and a connecting rubber core assembly 112. The shell 11 is provided with a mounting hole along the insertion direction Z. The mounting hole is provided with an insertion port 111 at the outer end of the insertion direction Z. The shell 11 is provided with a first mating end face 101 on the periphery of the insertion port 111. The first mating end face 101 is perpendicular to the insertion direction Z. The connecting rubber core assembly 112 is arranged in the mounting hole along the insertion direction Z.

[0026] The outer wall of the shell 11 is respectively provided with first mounting grooves 12 on opposite sides of the first width direction X, and the first mounting groove 12 on each side is provided with a first hinge column 13 extending along the first width direction X. The first mounting groove 12 is provided with a first limiting wall 121 on the inner side of the insertion direction Z, and the first limiting wall 121 extends obliquely to the insertion direction Z. The first mounting groove 12 is provided with a first opening 122 on the outer side of the insertion direction Z, and the first mounting groove 12 is provided with a second opening 123 on the side of the second width direction Y.

[0027] The cover 2 is provided with a sealing hole along the insertion direction Z, and the sealing hole is arranged as a blind hole. The sealing hole is provided with an inlet 21 at the outer end of the insertion direction Z. The cover 2 is provided with a second butt end face 102 on the outer periphery of the inlet 21, and the second butt end face 102 is perpendicular to the insertion direction Z. The outer wall of the cover 2 is provided with second mounting grooves 22 on opposite sides of the first width direction X, and each second mounting groove 22 is provided with a second hinge column 23 extending along the first width direction X. The second mounting groove 22 is provided with a second limiting wall 221 on the inner side of the insertion direction Z, and the second limiting wall 221 extends obliquely to the insertion direction Z. The second mounting groove 22 is provided with a third opening 222 on the outer side of the insertion direction Z, and the second mounting groove 22 is provided with a fourth opening 223 on the side of the second width direction Y. The third opening 222 is opposite to the first opening 122, and the fourth opening 223 is arranged in the same direction as the second opening 123. The outer wall of the cover 2 is also provided with a grounding member 33.

[0028] The lock buckle 3 includes a connecting plate 31 and two locking arms 32, the two locking arms 32 extend along the second width direction Y, the connecting plate 31 extends along the first width direction X and is connected between the two locking arms 32, the first width direction X, the second width direction Y and the insertion direction Z are mutually perpendicular, and the locking arms 32 on each side are provided with a hinge groove 321 and a clamping groove 322, and the hinge groove 321 and the clamping groove 322 are both connected and provided with the same fifth opening 320, which is used to insert or disengage the hinge column. The connecting plate 31 extends along the second width direction Y and is provided with a pull portion 311.

[0029] The connector 1 is connected to the cover 2 along the insertion direction Z, the first connection end face 101 is connected to the second connection end face 102, and the end of the connecting rubber core assembly 112 is inserted into the sealing hole. Furthermore, a sealing ring 34 is arranged between the first connection end face 101 and the second connection end face 102. Since the sealing ring 34 will be arranged between the first connection end face 101 and the second connection end face 102 by interference fit after tight connection, the first hinge column 13 and the second hinge column 23 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first connection end face 101 or the second connection end face 102, and the first limiting wall 121 and the second limiting wall 221 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first connection end face 101 or the second connection end face 102.

[0030] The locking arm 32 passes through the third opening 222 and the first opening 12, and is located in the first mounting groove 12 and the second mounting groove 22. The connecting plate 31 passes through the fourth opening 223 and the second opening 123.

[0031] The hinge slot 321 is hinged to the second hinge column 23 . In the locked state, the slot 322 is engaged with the first hinge column 13 . The locking arm 32 is provided with a first limiting surface 351 on the periphery of the slot 322 . The first limiting surface 351 is adjacent to the first limiting wall 121 .

[0032] The lock buckle 3 is driven to rotate by driving the pull part 311, and then in the unlocked state, the slot 322 is separated from the first hinge column 13, the connector 1 and the lock buckle 3 are separated, and the locking arm 32 is provided with a second limiting surface 352 on the periphery of the hinge slot 321, and the second limiting surface 352 is adjacent to the second limiting wall 221.

[0033] Connector assembly second embodiment:

[0034] Reference Figure 6 to Figure 7 Based on the structure and principle of the first embodiment, the structures of the first mounting groove and the first hinge column of the connector 4 are the same as those of the connector 1, and the structures of the second mounting groove and the second hinge column of the cover 5 are the same as those of the cover 2. The lock 3 of the second embodiment is hinged to the cover 5, that is, the hinge groove 321 is hinged to the first hinge column of the connector 4, and the card slot 322 is used for engaging and separating with the second hinge column of the cover 5.

[0035] In the locked state, the slot 322 is engaged with the second hinge column, and the locking arm 32 is provided with a first limiting surface 351 on the periphery of the slot 322 , and the first limiting surface 351 is adjacent to the second limiting wall of the cover 5 .

[0036] In the unlocked state, the locking slot 322 is separated from the second hinge column, and the locking arm 32 is provided with a second limiting surface 352 on the periphery of the hinge slot 321 , and the second limiting surface 352 is adjacent to the first limiting wall of the connector 4 .

[0037] As can be seen from the above, by symmetrically arranging the first hinge column and the second hinge column, and the symmetrically arranging the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall, the lock can be selectively hinged to the first hinge column or the second hinge column, and the lock can be selectively engaged with the first hinge column or the second hinge column. Therefore, the lock in this case can be selectively hingedly connected and snap-fitted to the connector or the cover, which improves the connection adaptability of the cover and makes the connection and assembly of the cover more convenient.

Claims

1. A connector assembly for convenient assembly and connection of a cover, comprising a connector, a cover and a lock; Features: The connector comprises a shell and a connecting rubber core assembly, the shell is provided with a mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the mounting hole is provided with a plug-in port at the outer end in the plug-in direction, the shell is provided with a first butt end face at the outer periphery of the plug-in port, the first butt end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the connecting rubber core assembly is arranged in the mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the outer wall of the shell is provided with first mounting grooves on opposite sides in the first width direction, the first mounting groove on each side is provided with a first hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the first mounting groove is provided with a first limiting wall on the inner side in the plug-in direction; The cover is provided with a sealing hole along the insertion direction, the sealing hole is provided with a loading port at the outer end in the insertion direction, the cover is provided with a second butt end face at the outer periphery of the loading port, the second butt end face is perpendicular to the insertion direction, the outer wall of the cover is provided with second mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, each side of the second mounting groove is provided with a second hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the second mounting groove is provided with a second limiting wall on the inner side in the insertion direction; The lock buckle comprises a connecting plate and two locking arms, the two locking arms extend along the second width direction, the connecting plate extends along the first width direction and is connected between the two locking arms, the locking arms are provided with a hinge groove and a card slot, and the first width direction, the second width direction and the insertion direction are perpendicular to each other; The connector is docked with the cover along the insertion direction, the first docking end face is docked with the second docking end face, the first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the locking arm is located in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove, the hinge groove is hinged with the second hinge column, and the card slot is used for engaging and disengaging with the first hinge column.

2. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector set further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is arranged between the first butt joint end surface and the second butt joint end surface.

3. The connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a pull portion extending along the second width direction.

4. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: In a locked state, the slot is engaged with the first hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a first limiting surface on the periphery of the slot, and the first limiting surface is adjacent to the first limiting wall.

5. The connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the unlocked state, the locking slot is separated from the first hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a second limiting surface on the outer periphery of the hinge slot, and the second limiting surface is adjacent to the second limiting wall.

6. A connector assembly for convenient assembly and connection of a cover, comprising a connector, a cover and a lock; Features: The connector comprises a shell and a connecting rubber core assembly, the shell is provided with a mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the mounting hole is provided with a plug-in port at the outer end in the plug-in direction, the shell is provided with a first butt end face at the outer periphery of the plug-in port, the first butt end face is perpendicular to the plug-in direction, the connecting rubber core assembly is arranged in the mounting hole along the plug-in direction, the outer wall of the shell is provided with first mounting grooves on opposite sides in the first width direction, the first mounting groove on each side is provided with a first hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the first mounting groove is provided with a first limiting wall on the inner side in the plug-in direction; The cover is provided with a sealing hole along the insertion direction, the sealing hole is provided with a loading port at the outer end in the insertion direction, the cover is provided with a second butt end face at the outer periphery of the loading port, the second butt end face is perpendicular to the insertion direction, the outer wall of the cover is provided with second mounting grooves on opposite sides of the first width direction, each side of the second mounting groove is provided with a second hinge column extending along the first width direction, and the second mounting groove is provided with a second limiting wall on the inner side in the insertion direction; The lock buckle comprises a connecting plate and two locking arms, the two locking arms extend along the second width direction, the connecting plate extends along the first width direction and is connected between the two locking arms, the locking arms are provided with a hinge groove and a card slot, and the first width direction, the second width direction and the insertion direction are perpendicular to each other; The connector is docked with the cover along the insertion direction, the first docking end face is docked with the second docking end face, the first hinge column and the second hinge column are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are symmetrically arranged with respect to the first docking end face or the second docking end face, the locking arm is located in the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove, the hinge groove is hinged with the first hinge column, and the card slot is used for engaging and separating with the second hinge column.

7. The connector assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector set further includes a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is arranged between the first butt joint end surface and the second butt joint end surface.

8. The connector assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a pull portion extending along the second width direction.

9. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: In a locked state, the slot is engaged with the second hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a first limiting surface on the outer periphery of the slot, and the first limiting surface is adjacent to the second limiting wall.

10. The connector assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: In the unlocked state, the locking slot is separated from the second hinge column, and the locking arm is provided with a second limiting surface on the outer periphery of the hinge slot, and the second limiting surface is adjacent to the first limiting wall.