RJ45 waterproof connector with rapid locking structure
By designing a quick locking structure and airbag sealing assembly in the RJ45 waterproof connector, the cumbersome installation process in the prior art is solved, and rapid locking and sealing is achieved, which improves the waterproof effect and service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421808419.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing RJ45 waterproof connectors need to be waterproofed according to specific steps and procedures when installed, especially in difficult to reach or limited space, which is time-consuming.
A RJ45 waterproof connector with a fast locking structure is designed, using an airbag sealing assembly and a driving component, which enables rapid locking through the locking assembly and sealing at the connection through the expansion of the airbag.
The RJ45 plug and socket is quickly locked and sealed, simplifying the installation process, improving waterproofing, preventing moisture and dust from entering the inside of the connector, and extending service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of RJ45 connectors, and specifically relates to an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure. Background Technique
[0002] RJ45 is a type of connector for information outlets (i.e., communication outlets) in a wiring system; RJ45 is an abbreviation of Registered Jack, meaning "registered outlet"; "45" represents the serial number of the interface standard. Usually, the end is connected to an Ethernet cable. RJ45 connectors are mainly used to connect various network devices, such as computers, routers, switches, etc.; they are widely used in scenarios such as home networks, office environments, and data centers, providing high-speed data transmission and stable connections, supporting the Ethernet protocol, and using differential signal transmission methods to reduce signal interference and attenuation, improving the quality and speed of data transmission.
[0003] Chinese Patent (Publication No. CN219554052U) discloses an RJ45 waterproof connector with a button unlocking structure, including an RJ45 plug and an RJ45 socket that are inserted and connected to each other; after the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket are inserted and connected, they are fastened and fixed through a fastening part, and the fastening part has an unlocking structure; after the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket are inserted and connected, a waterproof structure is formed; the RJ45 plug includes a plug housing, which has a through cavity penetrating both ends and a storage cavity arranged on the surface of the plug housing and separated from the through cavity, and the fastening part is installed in this storage cavity; through the fastening part with an unlocking structure, the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket can be quickly locked without unfastening. Since the fastening part locks the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket, the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket do not fall off, thereby making the signal transmission stable, and adopting a multiple waterproof structure, the waterproof effect is good.
[0004] When the above-mentioned prior art is used, waterproof treatment is carried out through a waterproof sleeve. However, the installation of the waterproof sleeve usually requires specific steps and procedures, including ensuring the matching of the sleeve with the pipe or cable, correctly placing the sealing material, and ensuring that all connection parts are tightly seamless. Especially when they are installed in hard-to-reach or space-limited positions, it is time-consuming. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] Aiming at the above problems, an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure is provided. By means of an airbag that can seal the connection between the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket, the technical problem that substances such as moisture and dust easily enter the connector interior, affecting the performance and service life of the connector is solved.
[0006] To solve the problems of the prior art, the utility model provides an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure, which includes an RJ45 plug and an RJ45 socket. A locking component capable of quickly locking the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket is arranged between the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket. A sealing component is arranged on the RJ45 plug. The sealing component includes an airbag for sealing the connection between the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket and a driving component for controlling the inflation of the airbag.
[0007] Preferably, the locking component includes an abutting part, a receiving seat, a plugging part, a sliding ring, a spring and a fixing ball. The abutting part is arranged on one side of the RJ45 plug. The receiving seat is sleeved outside the abutting part. The plugging part is arranged on one side of the RJ45 socket. The sliding ring is slidably sleeved outside the plugging part. The spring is arranged on the sliding ring. One end of the spring abuts against the plugging part, and the other end of the spring abuts against the sliding ring. The fixing ball is slidably clamped on the inner wall of the plugging part.
[0008] Preferably, a limiting ring is sleeved on one side of the plugging part where the sliding ring is located.
[0009] Preferably, the driving component includes an abutting ring, a piston chamber, a piston body, a connecting pipe, a connecting rod and a pulling disc. The abutting ring is sleeved on the RJ45 plug. The piston chamber is arranged in the abutting ring. The piston body is slidably arranged in the piston chamber. The connecting pipe is arranged on one side of the piston chamber and communicated with the piston chamber. The other end of the connecting pipe is communicated with the airbag. The connecting rod is arranged on one side of the piston body. One end of the connecting rod extends outwards through the abutting ring. The pulling disc is arranged at the extending end of the connecting rod. An adjusting component for controlling the movement of the pulling disc is also arranged below the pulling disc.
[0010] Preferably, the adjusting component includes a through groove, a threaded rod, a fixing seat and a knob. The through groove is opened on the RJ45 plug. The threaded rod is arranged in the through groove. One end of the threaded rod extends outwards through the RJ45 plug. The fixing seat is arranged on the threaded rod. The fixing seat is fixedly connected with the pulling disc. The knob is arranged at the extending end of the threaded rod.
[0011] Preferably, limiting sliders are arranged on both sides of the fixing seat, and limiting sliding grooves for the limiting sliders to move are opened on the inner wall of the through groove.
[0012] Preferably, a sealing gasket is attached to the side of the RJ45 plug in contact with the RJ45 socket.
[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model compared with the prior art are:
[0014] 1. When it is necessary to lock the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket, move by pulling the sliding ring. While the sliding ring slides on the insertion part, it squeezes the spring until the bottom end of the sliding ring does not contact the fixed ball. Then insert the abutting part provided on one side of the RJ45 plug into the insertion part provided on one side of the RJ45 socket until the fixed ball enters the receiving seat through the arc surface provided on one side of the receiving seat, and release the sliding ring. The spring restores its elastic deformation and pushes the sliding ring back to its original position, thus completing the locking of the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket, which is convenient, fast and easy to operate.
[0015] 2. After the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket are locked, control the movement of the pull plate by the adjusting part, and then drive the connecting rod to move by the movement of the pull plate. Drive the piston body to move in the piston cavity by the connecting rod, thereby generating gas. The gas is transported to the inside of the airbag through the connecting pipe, thus inflating the airbag and making the airbag tightly fit the inside of the insertion part, so as to realize the sealing at the connection of the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket, preventing substances such as moisture and dust from entering the inside of the connector and affecting the performance and service life of the connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure from the first perspective.
[0017] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure from the second perspective.
[0018] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket in an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure.
[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the RJ45 plug and the RJ45 socket in an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure.
[0020] Figure 5 is an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure in Figure 3 the enlarged view at A.
[0021] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the RJ45 plug in an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure.
[0022] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the RJ45 socket in an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure.
[0023] The reference numerals in the figure are: 1, RJ45 plug; 2, RJ45 socket; 3, locking assembly; 31, abutting portion; 32, receiving seat; 33, inserting portion; 34, sliding ring; 35, spring; 36, fixing ball; 37, limiting ring; 4, sealing assembly; 41, abutting ring; 42, piston chamber; 43, piston body; 44, connecting pipe; 45, airbag; 46, connecting rod; 47, pulling plate; 48, through groove; 49, threaded rod; 410, fixing seat; 411, knob. Detailed implementation mode
[0024] In order to further understand the features, technical means, specific purposes and functions achieved by the present utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific implementation modes.
[0025] See Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the figure, the present utility model provides an RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure, including an RJ45 plug 1 and an RJ45 socket 2. A locking assembly 3 capable of quickly locking the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 is arranged between the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2. A sealing assembly 4 is arranged on the RJ45 plug 1. The sealing assembly 4 includes an airbag 45 for sealing the connection between the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 and a driving component for controlling the inflation of the airbag.
[0026] When the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 are inserted, through the setting of the locking assembly 3, the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 can be quickly locked and are not easily separated. Through the setting of the airbag 45 in the sealing assembly 4, and the driving component drives the airbag to expand to quickly seal the connection between the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2, preventing substances such as moisture and dust from entering the inside of the connector and affecting the performance and service life of the connector.
[0027] See Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the locking assembly 3 includes an abutting portion 31, a receiving seat 32, an inserting portion 33, a sliding ring 34, a spring 35 and a fixing ball 36; the abutting portion 31 is arranged on one side of the RJ45 plug 1; the receiving seat 32 is sleeved outside the abutting portion 31; the inserting portion 33 is arranged on one side of the RJ45 socket 2; the sliding ring 34 is slidably sleeved outside the inserting portion 33; the spring 35 is arranged on the sliding ring 34, one end of the spring 35 abuts against the inserting portion 33, and the other end of the spring 35 abuts against the sliding ring 34; the fixing ball 36 is slidably clamped on the inner wall of the inserting portion 33.
[0028] When it is necessary to lock the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2, move by pulling the sliding ring 34. While the sliding ring 34 slides on the plug-in part 33, it squeezes the spring 35 until the bottom end of the sliding ring 34 does not contact the fixed ball 36. Then, insert the abutting part 31 provided on one side of the RJ45 plug 1 into the plug-in part 33 provided on one side of the RJ45 socket 2 until the fixed ball 36 enters the receiving seat 32 through the arc surface provided on one side of the receiving seat 32, and release the sliding ring 34. The spring 35 restores its elastic deformation, pushes the sliding ring 34 to reset, thus completing the locking of the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2, which is convenient, fast and simple to operate.
[0029] See Figure 3 As shown, a limit ring 37 is sleeved on one side of the plug-in part 33 where the sliding ring 34 is located.
[0030] Through the setting of the limit ring 37, the position of the sliding ring 34 is limited.
[0031] See Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the driving component includes an abutting ring 41, a piston chamber 42, a piston body 43, a connecting pipe 44, a connecting rod 46 and a pulling plate 47; the abutting ring 41 is sleeved on the RJ45 plug 1; the piston chamber 42 is arranged in the abutting ring 41; the piston body 43 is slidably arranged in the piston chamber 42; the connecting pipe 44 is arranged on one side of the piston chamber 42 and communicates with the piston chamber 42, and the other end of the connecting pipe 44 is connected to the airbag 45; the connecting rod 46 is arranged on one side of the piston body 43, and one end of the connecting rod 46 extends outwards through the abutting ring 41; the pulling plate 47 is arranged at the extending end of the connecting rod 46, and an adjusting component for controlling the movement of the pulling plate 47 is also arranged below the pulling plate 47.
[0032] After the locking of the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 is completed, control the pulling plate 47 to move by the adjusting component, then drive the connecting rod 46 to move by the movement of the pulling plate 47, drive the piston body 43 to move in the piston chamber 42 by the connecting rod 46, thereby generating gas. The gas is transported to the inside of the airbag 45 through the connecting pipe 44, so as to inflate the airbag 45, make the airbag 45 tightly fit inside the plug-in part 33, and thus realize the sealing at the connection between the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2, preventing substances such as moisture and dust from entering the inside of the connector and affecting the performance and service life of the connector.
[0033] See Figures 3 to 6As shown in the figure, the adjusting component includes a through groove 48, a threaded rod 49, a fixed seat 410 and a knob 411; the through groove 48 is opened on the RJ45 plug 1; the threaded rod 49 is arranged in the through groove 48, and one end of the threaded rod 49 penetrates through the RJ45 plug 1 and extends outwards; the fixed seat 410 is arranged on the threaded rod 49, and the fixed seat 410 is fixedly connected with the pulling plate 47; the knob 411 is arranged on the extended end of the threaded rod 49.
[0034] When it is necessary to move the pulling plate 47, by rotating the knob 411, the knob 411 drives the threaded rod 49 to rotate, and then the threaded rod 49 drives the fixed seat 410 to rotate. Since the fixed seat 410 is fixedly connected with the pulling plate 47, the rotation of the fixed seat 410 drives the pulling plate 47 to move, so as to adjust the position of the pulling plate 47.
[0035] See Figure 6 As shown in the figure, limit sliders are arranged on both sides of the fixed seat 410, and limit sliding grooves for the limit sliders to move are opened on the inner wall of the through groove 48.
[0036] When the knob 411 drives the threaded rod 49 to rotate and the threaded rod 49 drives the fixed seat 410 to rotate, the limit sliders arranged on both sides of the fixed seat 410 move in the limit sliding grooves opened on the inner wall of the through groove 48, so that the fixed seat 410 moves more stably.
[0037] See Figure 3 As shown in the figure, a sealing gasket is attached to the side of the RJ45 plug 1 in contact with the RJ45 socket 2.
[0038] Through the arrangement of the sealing gasket, the sealing performance at the connection between the RJ45 plug 1 and the RJ45 socket 2 is increased, and the sealing effect is improved.
[0039] The above embodiments only represent one or several implementation manners of the present invention, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation to the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. An RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises an RJ45 plug (1) and an RJ45 socket (2), wherein a locking assembly (3) capable of quickly locking the RJ45 socket (2) and the RJ45 socket is arranged between the RJ45 socket (2), and a sealing assembly (4) is arranged on the RJ45 plug (1), wherein the sealing assembly (4) comprises an airbag (45) for sealing the connection between the RJ45 plug (1) and the RJ45 socket (2), and a driving component for controlling the expansion of the airbag.
2. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) comprises an abutment portion (31), a receiving seat (32), an inserting portion (33), a sliding ring (34), a spring (35) and a fixing ball (36); The abutment portion (31) is arranged on one side of the RJ45 plug (1); The accommodating seat (32) is sleeved on the outer side of the abutting portion (31); The plug-in portion (33) is arranged on one side of the RJ45 socket (2); The sliding ring (34) is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the plug-in portion (33); The spring (35) is arranged on the sliding ring (34), one end of the spring (35) abuts against the plug-in portion (33), and the other end of the spring (35) abuts against the sliding ring (34); The fixing ball (36) is slidably engaged with the inner wall of the plug-in portion (33).
3. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting ring (37) is sleeved on one side of the sliding ring (34) on the plug-in portion (33).
4. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component comprises an abutment ring (41), a piston chamber (42), a piston body (43), a connecting pipe (44), a connecting rod (46) and a pull plate (47); The abutment ring (41) is sleeved on the RJ45 plug (1); The piston chamber (42) is arranged in the abutment ring (41); The piston body (43) is slidably disposed in the piston cavity (42); The connecting pipe (44) is arranged at one side of the piston chamber (42) and communicates with the piston chamber (42), and the other end of the connecting pipe (44) is communicated with the air bag (45); The connecting rod (46) is arranged on one side of the piston body (43), and one end of the connecting rod (46) penetrates the abutment ring (41) and extends outward; The pull plate (47) is arranged at the extended end of the connecting rod (46), and an adjusting component for controlling the movement of the pull plate (47) is also arranged below the pull plate (47).
5. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting component comprises a through slot (48), a threaded rod (49), a fixing seat (410) and a knob (411); The through slot (48) is provided on the RJ45 plug (1); The threaded rod (49) is arranged in the through groove (48), and one end of the threaded rod (49) passes through the RJ45 plug (1) and extends outward; The fixing seat (410) is arranged on the threaded rod (49), and the fixing seat (410) is fixedly connected to the pull plate (47); The knob (411) is arranged on the extended end of the threaded rod (49).
6. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Limiting slide blocks are arranged on both sides of the fixing seat (410), and limiting sliding grooves for the limiting slide blocks to move are opened on the inner wall of the through groove (48).
7. The RJ45 waterproof connector with a quick locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is attached to the side of the RJ45 plug (1) that contacts the RJ45 socket (2).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
RJ45 waterproof connector with key unlocking structure
CN219554052U
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