Connector female end and connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric appliance connection, in particular to a connector female end and a connector, and the connector female end comprises a female end body which is provided with a containing cavity with an opening in one side, and the containing cavity is configured to allow a connector male end to be inserted from the opening; the locking piece is rotationally connected to the female end body, and the locking piece is configured to be capable of locking the connector male end to the female end body or unlocking the connector male end; the first elastic piece is arranged on the female end body and comprises a lock catch part and a connecting part, the connecting part is connected to the female end body, and the lock catch part is arranged on the side, away from the opening, of the connecting part; wherein a locking groove is formed in the locking piece; and when the locking piece unlocks the male end of the connector, the lock catch part is arranged in the locking groove so as to limit the rotation of the locking piece relative to the female end body. The locking piece is not easy to pull under the condition that the male end is not matched with the female end, a good locking effect on the locking piece is achieved, and the locking strength is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical connection, and in particular to a connector female end and a connector. Background Art

[0002] A connector is a component used to connect electronic or electrical devices to transmit data, signals or power. A connector usually includes a male end and a female end, where the male end is the part that is inserted into the female end.

[0003] Some connectors are provided with an assist mechanism, which is used to lock the connection between the male end and the female end. However, the assist mechanism of the existing connectors can be easily moved during transportation or when there is no male-female matching, resulting in misoperation of the connector and affecting subsequent use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a connector female end and a connector, so as to solve the technical problem that the power assist mechanism of the existing connector can be easily turned.

[0005] The present application provides a connector female end, comprising:

[0006] The female end body has a receiving cavity with an opening on one side, and the receiving cavity is configured for the male end of the connector to be inserted through the opening;

[0007] A locking member, rotatably connected to the female end body, the locking member being configured to lock the male end of the connector to the female end body or to unlock the male end of the connector;

[0008] A first elastic member is provided on the female end body, the first elastic member comprises a locking portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the female end body, and the locking portion is provided on a side of the connecting portion away from the opening;

[0009] Wherein, a locking groove is provided on the locking member; when the locking member releases the lock on the male end of the connector, the locking portion is arranged in the locking groove to limit the rotation of the locking member relative to the female end body.

[0010] As one of the optional embodiments of the present scheme, the first elastic member also includes a first elastic portion, which is connected to the connecting portion. The first elastic portion is arranged on a side of the connecting portion close to the opening, and the connecting portion is connected to the female end body through a connecting shaft. The first elastic portion deflects toward the outside of the accommodating cavity around the connecting shaft as the male end of the connector is inserted, and at the same time, the locking portion deflects toward the inside of the accommodating cavity to unlock the locking member.

[0011] As one of the optional embodiments of this solution, it also includes:

[0012] A second elastic member is provided on the female end body;

[0013] A linkage member is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the linkage member passes through the female end body and is connected to the locking member, and the linkage member rotates synchronously with the locking member relative to the female end body;

[0014] Wherein, the second elastic member is arranged on the rotation path of the linkage member to limit the linkage member from rotating relative to the female end body.

[0015] As one of the optional embodiments of the present solution, the second elastic member includes a mounting portion and a second elastic portion, the mounting portion is connected to the female end body, the second elastic portion is arranged on a side of the mounting portion close to the accommodating cavity, and the second elastic portion can move to the outside of the accommodating cavity along with the insertion action of the male end of the connector to release the restriction on the linkage member.

[0016] As one of the optional embodiments of this solution, it also includes:

[0017] A third elastic member is provided on the female end body;

[0018] A follower is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the follower is rotatably connected to the female end body, one end of the follower is transmission-connected to the linkage member, and the follower rotates synchronously with the linkage member relative to the female end body;

[0019] The third elastic member is arranged on the rotation path of the driven member to limit the rotation of the driven member relative to the female end body.

[0020] As one of the optional embodiments of the present solution, the third elastic member includes a fixed portion and a third elastic portion, the fixed portion is connected to the female end body, the third elastic portion is arranged on a side of the fixed portion close to the accommodating cavity, and the third elastic portion can move to the outside of the accommodating cavity along with the insertion action of the male end of the connector to release the restriction on the follower.

[0021] As one of the optional embodiments of the present solution, along the insertion direction of the male end of the connector, the third elastic member is arranged on a side close to the opening relative to the first elastic member.

[0022] As one of the optional embodiments of this solution, the first elastic member is arranged on a side of the follower away from the linkage member.

[0023] As one of the optional embodiments of this solution, a linkage member is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the linkage member passes through the female end body and is connected to the locking member, and the linkage member rotates synchronously with the locking member relative to the female end body;

[0024] A follower is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the follower is rotatably connected to the female end body, one end of the follower is transmission-connected to the linkage member, and the follower rotates synchronously with the linkage member relative to the female end body;

[0025] A sliding groove is provided on the side of the linkage member close to the driven member, a rotating groove is provided on the female end body, the rotating groove is connected to the sliding groove, and a connecting block is provided on the side of the driven member close to the linkage member, the connecting block passes through the sliding groove and the rotating groove in sequence to realize the synchronous rotation of the linkage member and the driven member.

[0026] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0027] By setting the first elastic member, when the female end body and the male end of the connector are not matched, the locking portion of the first elastic member is stuck in the locking groove of the locking member, thereby limiting the rotation of the locking member, thereby ensuring that when the male end and the female end are not matched, the locking member is always in the correct position and is not easily moved, thereby ensuring the normal use of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The technical solution and other beneficial effects of the present application will be made apparent by describing in detail the specific implementation methods of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a connector provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the female end body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a locking member provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 It is an exploded view of the connector provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 10. Connector male end; 110. Locking member; 111. Locking groove; 20. Female end body; 210. Accommodating cavity; 211. Opening; 220. First elastic member; 221. Locking portion; 222. Connecting portion; 223. First elastic portion; 230. Second elastic member; 231. Mounting portion; 232. Second elastic portion; 240. Third elastic member; 241. Fixing portion; 242. Third elastic portion; 30. Locking member; 310. Locking groove; 40. Linking member; 410. Sliding groove; 420. Rotating groove; 50. Follower; 510. Connecting block; 520. Fixed shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "and / or" in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article, unless otherwise specified, generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0039] A connector is a component used to connect electronic or electrical equipment to transmit data, signals or electricity. A connector usually includes a male end and a female end, where the male end is the part that is inserted into the female end. Some connectors are provided with a power-assist mechanism, which is used to lock the connection between the male end and the female end. However, the power-assist mechanism of existing connectors can be easily moved during transportation or when there is no male-female matching, resulting in misoperation of the connector and may even affect subsequent use.

[0040] To this end, the present application provides a connector female end and a connector. The connector female end and the connector provided by the present application can minimize the power assist mechanism on the connector from being moved when the male end and the female end are not paired, and can keep the wrench in the correct position at all times to ensure the normal use of the subsequent wrench.

[0041] For details, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application provides a female connector, including a female body 20, the female body 20 having a receiving cavity 210 with an opening 211 on one side, and the receiving cavity 210 is configured for the male connector 10 to be inserted from the opening 211. A locking member 30 is rotatably connected to the female body 20, and the locking member 30 is configured to lock the male connector 10 to the female body 20 or unlock the male connector 10.

[0042] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3The female end body 20 is provided with a first elastic member 220, which includes a locking portion 221 and a connecting portion 222. The connecting portion 222 is connected to the female end body 20, and the locking portion 221 is fixed to a side of the connecting portion 222 away from the opening 211. In this embodiment, the locking portion 221 and the connecting portion 222 are integrally formed. A locking groove 310 is provided on the locking member 30. When the locking member 30 contacts the male end 10 of the connector to lock, the locking portion 221 is arranged in the locking groove 310 to limit the rotation of the locking member 30 relative to the female end body 20.

[0043] By setting the first elastic member 220, when the female end body 20 and the male end 10 of the connector are not paired, the locking portion 221 of the first elastic member 220 is stuck in the locking groove 310 of the locking member 30, thereby limiting the rotation of the locking member 30 and ensuring that the locking member 30 is always in the correct position.

[0044] For further information, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first elastic member 220 further includes a first elastic portion 223, which is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 222. The first elastic portion 223 is disposed on a side of the connecting portion 222 close to the opening 211. In this embodiment, the first elastic portion 223 and the connecting portion 222 are integrally formed. The connecting portion 222 is connected to the female end body 20 via a connecting shaft, so that the first elastic member 220 can deflect around the connecting shaft under the action of an external force.

[0045] Specifically, the first elastic member 220 is a plastic sheet in this embodiment, and the female end body 20 is also made of plastic. When the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the accommodating cavity 210, the male end 10 of the connector contacts the first elastic portion 223, and the male end 10 of the connector applies a force toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210 to the first elastic portion 223, so that the first elastic portion 223 deflects around the rotation axis toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210, and at the same time, the locking portion 221 deflects around the rotation axis to one side of the accommodating cavity 210, and after the locking portion 221 is deflected to the locking groove 310, the locking member 30 can rotate relative to the female end body 20. It is not difficult to understand that in this embodiment, the deflection of the first elastic member 220 depends on the elasticity of the plastic sheet itself; in other embodiments, the structure of the first elastic member 220 is not limited to plastic, and can also be a metal sheet, etc., which is not limited here.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 4A linkage member 40 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 210. The linkage member 40 passes through the female body 20 and is fixedly connected to the locking member 30. In this embodiment, the linkage member 40 and the locking member 30 are integrally formed, and the linkage member 40 can rotate synchronously with the locking member 30 relative to the female body 20. A second elastic member 230 is also disposed on the female body 20. The second elastic member 230 is disposed on the rotation path of the linkage member 40 to limit the rotation of the linkage member 40 relative to the female body 20.

[0047] It is not difficult to understand that by providing the second elastic member 230, when the locking member 30 has a tendency to deflect under the action of an external force, the second elastic member 230 can limit the linkage member 40, limit the deflection tendency of the linkage member 40, and further limit the deflection tendency of the locking member 30, which helps to achieve a good limiting effect on the locking member 30. Further, by limiting the locking member 30 with the second elastic member 230 in cooperation with the first elastic member 220, a better limiting effect can be achieved, and when one of the elastic members fails, the other elastic member can also limit the locking member 30, so that the locking member 30 is always in the correct position to ensure subsequent normal use.

[0048] For details, see Figures 4 to 6 In this embodiment, the second elastic member 230 is specifically a plastic sheet, and the female end body 20 is also made of plastic. In other embodiments, the structure of the second elastic member 230 is not limited to plastic, and can also be a metal sheet, etc., which is not limited here. The second elastic member 230 includes a mounting portion 231 and a second elastic portion 232. The mounting portion 231 is fixedly connected to the female end body 20, and the second elastic portion 232 is fixed to a side of the mounting portion 231 close to the accommodating cavity 210. When the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the accommodating cavity 210, the male end 10 of the connector contacts the second elastic portion 232, and the male end 10 of the connector applies a force toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210 to the second elastic portion 232, so that the second elastic portion 232 is offset toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210 under its own elastic action, until the second elastic portion 232 moves out of the rotation path of the linkage member 40, and the restriction on the linkage member 40 and the locking member 30 can be released.

[0049] In some embodiments, a follower 50 is disposed in the accommodating cavity 210, a fixed shaft 520 is fixed on the inner wall of the female end body 20, the follower 50 is rotatably connected to the fixed shaft 520, and the follower 50 is transmission-connected to the linkage member 40. A third elastic member 240 is also disposed on the female end body 20, and the third elastic member 240 is disposed on the rotation path of the follower 50 to limit the rotation of the follower 50 relative to the female end body 20.

[0050] It is not difficult to understand that by providing the third elastic member 240, when the locking member 30 has a tendency to deflect under the action of an external force, the locking member 30 drives the linkage member 40 and the follower 50 to have a tendency to deflect, and the third elastic member 240 can limit the follower 50, limit the deflection tendency of the follower 50, and then limit the deflection tendency of the locking member 30, which helps to achieve a good limiting effect on the locking member 30. Further, by limiting the locking member 30 with the third elastic member 240 in cooperation with the first elastic member 220 and the second elastic member 230, a better limiting effect can be achieved, and when any one of the elastic members fails, the other elastic members can also limit the locking member 30, so that the locking member 30 is always in the correct position to ensure subsequent normal use.

[0051] Specifically, the third elastic member 240 is a plastic sheet in this embodiment, and the female end body 20 is also made of plastic. In other embodiments, the structure of the third elastic member 240 is not limited to plastic, and can also be a metal sheet, etc., which is not limited here. The third elastic member 240 includes a fixing portion 241 and a third elastic portion 242, the fixing portion 241 is fixedly connected to the female end body 20, and the third elastic portion 242 is fixed to the side of the fixing portion 241 close to the accommodating cavity 210. When the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the accommodating cavity 210, the male end 10 of the connector contacts the third elastic portion 242, and the male end 10 of the connector applies a force toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210 to the third elastic portion 242, so that the third elastic portion 242 is offset toward the outside of the accommodating cavity 210 under its own elastic action, until the third elastic portion 242 moves out of the rotation path of the follower 50, and the restriction on the follower 50 and the locking member 30 can be released.

[0052] In this embodiment, along the insertion direction of the male end 10, the third elastic member 240 is arranged on the side close to the opening 211 relative to the first elastic member 220; and the first elastic member 220 is arranged on the side of the follower 50 away from the linkage member 40. Therefore, as the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the female end body 20, the second elastic member 230 and the third elastic member 240 first release the restrictions on the linkage member 40 and the follower 50, and as the male end 10 of the connector is further inserted, the first elastic member 220 releases the restrictions on the locking member 30, and finally the male end 10 of the connector is fixed by positioning the locking member 30. By adopting the above structure, the locking member 30 can be rotated only after the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the female end body 20, and the structure is simple and easy to produce; the locking and unlocking methods are simple and easy to operate.

[0053] Further, in the present embodiment, a sliding groove 410 is provided on the side of the linkage member 40 close to the follower 50, a rotating groove 420 is provided on the female end body 20, the rotating groove 420 is communicated with the sliding groove 410, a connecting block 510 is fixed on the side of the follower 50 close to the linkage member 40, and the connecting block 510 passes through the sliding groove 410 and the rotating groove 420 in sequence from the inside of the accommodating cavity 210 to the outside, so as to realize the synchronous rotation of the linkage member 40 and the follower 50. It is not difficult to understand that in the present embodiment, the sliding groove 410 is a waist-shaped groove, the rotating groove 420 is an arc-shaped groove, and the rotating groove 420 is provided along the rotating path of the linkage member 40. In this way, when the male end 10 of the connector is installed, the linkage member 40 and the follower 50 are synchronously unlocked, which is convenient for installing and locking the male end 10 of the connector, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0054] The present application also provides a connector, comprising the above-mentioned connector male end 10 and connector female end, wherein the connector male end 10 is inserted into the female end body 20 of the connector female end.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 The male end 10 of the connector includes a male end 10 body and a locking member 110, and the locking member 110 is fixed to the outer wall of the male end 10 body. A plurality of locking members 110 are provided, and the locking members 110 are provided corresponding to the second elastic member 230 and the third elastic member 240. A locking groove 111 is provided on the locking member 110. When the male end 10 of the connector and the female end body 20 are in a mating state, at least a portion of the linkage member 40 is provided in the locking groove 111 of the locking member 110 corresponding to the second elastic member 230, and at least a portion of the follower 50 is provided in the locking groove 111 of the locking member 110 corresponding to the third elastic member 240.

[0056] As the male end 10 of the connector is inserted into the female end body 20, the locking member 110 first contacts the second elastic member 230 and the third elastic member 240, pushing the second elastic member 230 and the third elastic member 240 to deviate outside the accommodating chamber 210. Until the second elastic member 230 contacts the restriction on the linkage member 40 and the third elastic member 240 contacts the restriction on the follower 50, at this time, the end of the linkage member 40 close to the second elastic member 230 is stuck in its corresponding locking groove 111, and the end of the follower 50 close to the third elastic member 240 is stuck in its corresponding locking groove 111. As the male end 10 of the connector continues to move into the accommodating chamber 210, the linkage member 40 moves around the female end 20, and the female end 20 moves to the female end 20. Figure 4The driven member 50 rotates in the r direction, and the locking member 110 contacts the first elastic part 223 of the first elastic member 220, pushing the first elastic part 223 to deflect outside the accommodating cavity 210, and the locking part 221 deflects inside the accommodating cavity 210, and the locking part 221 releases the restriction on the locking member 30. With the insertion of the male end 10 of the connector, the locking member 30 deflects until the locking member 30 engages with the positioning structure on the female end body 20, thereby realizing the positioning of the male end 10 of the connector. The positioning structure is a prior art, which can be a locking structure, etc., and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] The connector provided by the present application realizes multi-level locking of the locking member 30 by setting the first elastic member 220, the second elastic member 230 and the third elastic member 240, so as to achieve a good locking effect and ensure the locking strength. Through the cooperation of the three elastic members, when one or two of the locking members 30 are damaged, resulting in locking failure, the other connecting members can also maintain the locking effect of the locking member 30. In addition, by setting the linkage member 40 and the follower 50, the unlocking method of the connector is simple, the unlocking structure is simple, and it is easy to operate. The locking member 30 and its locking structure provided by the present application can be reused many times.

[0058] The above description is only a partial implementation method of the embodiments of the present application and does not constitute any form of limitation on the application. The protection scope of the embodiments of the present application is not limited thereto. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the embodiments of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A female connector, characterized in that: include: The female end body (20) has a receiving cavity (210) with an opening (211) on one side, and the receiving cavity (210) is configured to allow the male end (10) of the connector to be inserted through the opening (211); A locking member (30) is rotatably connected to the female end body (20), and the locking member (30) is configured to lock the connector male end (10) to the female end body (20) or to unlock the connector male end (10); A first elastic member (220) is disposed on the female end body (20), the first elastic member (220) comprises a locking portion (221) and a connecting portion (222), the connecting portion (222) is connected to the female end body (20), and the locking portion (221) is disposed on a side of the connecting portion (222) away from the opening (211); A locking groove (310) is provided on the locking member (30); when the locking member (30) releases the lock on the male end (10) of the connector, the locking portion (221) is arranged in the locking groove (310) to limit the rotation of the locking member (30) relative to the female end body (20).

2. The female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first elastic member (220) further comprises a first elastic portion (223), wherein the first elastic portion (223) is connected to the connecting portion (222), and the first elastic portion (223) is arranged on a side of the connecting portion (222) close to the opening (211), and the connecting portion (222) is connected to the female end body (20) via a connecting shaft, and the first elastic portion (223) deflects toward the outside of the accommodating cavity (210) around the connecting shaft as the male end (10) of the connector is inserted, and at the same time, the locking portion (221) deflects toward the inside of the accommodating cavity (210) to unlock the locking member (30).

3. The female connector of claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A second elastic member (230) is provided on the female end body (20); A linkage member (40) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (210), the linkage member (40) passes through the female end body (20) and is connected to the locking member (30), and the linkage member (40) rotates synchronously with the locking member (30) relative to the female end body (20); Wherein, the second elastic member (230) is arranged on the rotation path of the linkage member (40) to limit the rotation of the linkage member (40) relative to the female end body (20).

4. The female connector end according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second elastic member (230) comprises a mounting portion (231) and a second elastic portion (232), wherein the mounting portion (231) is connected to the female end body (20), and the second elastic portion (232) is arranged on a side of the mounting portion (231) close to the accommodating cavity (210), and the second elastic portion (232) can move toward the outside of the accommodating cavity (210) as the male end (10) of the connector is inserted, so as to release the restriction on the linkage member (40).

5. The female connector of claim 3, wherein: Also includes: A third elastic member (240) is provided on the female end body (20); A driven member (50) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (210), the driven member (50) is rotatably connected to the female end body (20), one end of the driven member (50) is transmission-connected to the linkage member (40), and the driven member (50) rotates synchronously with the linkage member (40) relative to the female end body (20); Wherein, the third elastic member (240) is arranged on the rotation path of the driven member (50) to limit the rotation of the driven member (50) relative to the female end body (20).

6. The female connector of claim 5, wherein: The third elastic member (240) includes a fixing portion (241) and a third elastic portion (242), wherein the fixing portion (241) is connected to the female end body (20), and the third elastic portion (242) is arranged on a side of the fixing portion (241) close to the accommodating cavity (210), and the third elastic portion (242) can move toward the outside of the accommodating cavity (210) along with the insertion action of the male end (10) of the connector to release the restriction on the follower (50).

7. The female connector of claim 5, wherein: Along the insertion direction of the connector male end (10), the third elastic member (240) is arranged on a side close to the opening (211) relative to the first elastic member (220).

8. The female connector of claim 5, wherein: The first elastic member (220) is arranged on a side of the driven member (50) away from the linkage member (40).

9. The connector female end according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A linkage member (40) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (210), the linkage member (40) passes through the female end body (20) and is connected to the locking member (30), and the linkage member (40) rotates synchronously with the locking member (30) relative to the female end body (20); A driven member (50) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (210), the driven member (50) is rotatably connected to the female end body (20), one end of the driven member (50) is transmission-connected to the linkage member (40), and the driven member (50) rotates synchronously with the linkage member (40) relative to the female end body (20); A sliding groove (410) is provided on a side of the linkage member (40) close to the driven member (50), a rotating groove (420) is provided on the female end body (20), the rotating groove (420) is communicated with the sliding groove (410), and a connecting block (510) is provided on a side of the driven member (50) close to the linkage member (40), the connecting block (510) passes through the sliding groove (410) and the rotating groove (420) in sequence to realize the synchronous rotation of the linkage member (40) and the driven member (50).

10. A connector, characterized in that: It comprises a connector male end (10) and a connector female end as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the connector male end (10) is inserted into a female end body (20) of the connector female end.

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