Dual-purpose plug connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a dual-purpose plug connector, which comprises a connector body, a left self-locking shell and a right self-locking shell, the connector body is composed of a wiring end and a plug end, a step is arranged on the outer wall of the plug end along the circumferential direction of the plug end, the plug end is divided into a connecting part and a self-locking part by the step, and the connecting part is connected with the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell. The connecting part and the self-locking part are integrally formed through injection molding, a left mounting groove and a right mounting groove are symmetrically formed in the two sides of the connecting part, the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are detachably mounted in the left mounting groove and the right mounting groove correspondingly, and the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are locked with each other; and reinforcing ribs matched with the self-locking parts are arranged on the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell. The multifunctional plug connector is simple in structure and reasonable in design, can be used as an extension plug connector and also can be used as a lock type plug connector, and the cost is not additionally increased when the multifunctional plug connector is used in multiple scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a dual-purpose plug connector. Background Art

[0002] Traditional electrical connectors are indispensable components in electronic and electrical devices. With the upgrading of electronic and electrical devices, electrical connectors have developed into quite mature products. For electrical connectors, it is necessary to be able to stably contact and reliably transmit signals or currents. Generally speaking, an electrical connector assembly usually includes a paired plug connector and a socket connector. At present, the existing plug connectors on the market can only be used as extension cords. When it is necessary to be locked and fixed on the chassis board for use, a new fixed plug connector needs to be purchased again. Therefore, it is not convenient for multi-scene use and will additionally increase the user cost. For this reason, the inventor designed a dual-purpose plug connector. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a dual-purpose plug connector, which has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable design, can be used as an extension plug connector or a locking plug connector, and does not additionally increase the cost for multi-scene use, and solves the problems raised in the above technical background.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A dual-purpose plug connector, which includes a connector body, a left self-locking shell and a right self-locking shell. The connector body is composed of a wiring end and a plug end. A step is arranged on the outer wall of the plug end along its circumferential direction. The step divides the plug end into a connection part and a self-locking part. The connection part and the self-locking part are integrally injection-molded. Left and right installation grooves are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connection part. The left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are respectively detachably installed in the left and right installation grooves, and the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are locked with each other. Reinforcing ribs adapted to the self-locking part are arranged on both the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell.

[0005] Preferably, the wiring end and the plug end are connected at a right angle.

[0006] Preferably, the outer diameter value of the self-locking part is smaller than the outer diameter value of the connection part.

[0007] Preferably, the left and right installation grooves are the same in size, and the depth value of the left and right installation grooves is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

[0008] Preferably, the left self-locking shell is in a "J" shape, the right self-locking shell is in an inverted "J" shape, and both the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are provided with mutually self-locking blocks and buckles.

[0009] Preferably, both the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell extend outward to form an extension wall, and fixing holes are provided on the extension wall.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0011] 1. The present utility model provides a dual-purpose plug connector, which includes a connector body, a left self-locking shell and a right self-locking shell. The overall structure is simple and reasonable. The connector body is composed of a wiring end and a plug end. A step is provided on the outer wall of the plug end along its circumferential direction. The step divides the plug end into a connection part and a self-locking part. Left and right installation grooves are symmetrically provided on both sides of the connection part. The left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are respectively detachably installed in the left and right installation grooves, and the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell are locked with each other. When it is necessary to use it as a locking plug connector, fix the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell in the left and right installation grooves, and finally install the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell on the fixing plate of the mechanical equipment through the fixing holes to achieve the fixing purpose. When it is necessary to use it as an extension plug connector, take out the left self-locking shell and the right self-locking shell from the left and right installation grooves. The operation is simple and convenient, and multi-scene use will not increase costs additionally. Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 is the overall structure diagram of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 is the structure diagram of the connector body of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 is the structure diagram of the left self-locking shell of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 is the structure diagram of the right self-locking shell of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 is the use state diagram of the present utility model as a locking plug connector.

[0017] The reference numerals and names in the drawings are as follows:

[0018] 1. Connector body; 11. Wiring end; 12. Plug end; 121. Connection part; 122. Self-locking part; 13. Step; 14. Left installation groove; 15. Right installation groove; 2. Left self-locking shell; 3. Right self-locking shell; 4. Reinforcing rib; 5. Block; 6. Buckle; 7. Extension wall; 8. Fixing hole; 9. Fixing plate. Detailed Embodiments

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, "a plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0021] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a dual-purpose plug connector, which includes a connector body 1, a left self-locking shell 2 and a right self-locking shell 3. The connector body 1 is composed of a wiring terminal 11 and a plug terminal 12. A step 13 is provided on the outer wall of the plug terminal 12 along its circumferential direction. The step 13 divides the plug terminal 12 into a connecting portion 121 and a self-locking portion 122. The connecting portion 121 and the self-locking portion 122 are integrally injection-molded, and the outer diameter value of the self-locking portion 122 is smaller than that of the connecting portion 121. Left mounting grooves 14 and right mounting grooves 15 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the connecting portion 121. The left mounting groove 14 and the right mounting groove 15 have the same size, and the depth value of the left mounting groove 14 and the right mounting groove 15 is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm. The left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are respectively detachably installed in the left mounting groove 14 and the right mounting groove 15, and the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are locked with each other. Reinforcing ribs 4 adapted to the self-locking portion 122 are provided on both the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3. The reinforcing ribs 4 can increase the toughness of the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3, and at the same time can fit more closely with the self-locking portion 122, and the product stability is better.

[0023] Specifically, the wiring terminal 11 and the plug terminal 12 are connected at a right angle.

[0024] Specifically, the left self-locking shell 2 is in a "J" shape, the right self-locking shell 3 is in an inverted "J" shape, and locking blocks 5 and locking buckles 6 for mutual self-locking are provided on both the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3.

[0025] Specifically, both the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 extend outward to form an extension wall 7, and a fixing hole 8 is opened in the extension wall 7.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 5 , when the connector in the present utility model is used as a locking plug connector, the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are fixed in the left mounting groove 14 and the right mounting groove 15, and then the locking blocks 5 and the locking buckles 6 on the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are locked with each other to realize the mutual self-locking of the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3. Finally, the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are installed on the fixing plate 9 of the mechanical equipment through the fixing holes 8 to achieve the fixing purpose. When it is needed to be used as an extension plug connector, the left self-locking shell 2 and the right self-locking shell 3 are taken out from the left mounting groove 14 and the right mounting groove 15. The operation is simple and convenient, and using in multiple scenarios will not increase the cost additionally.

[0027] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments, and the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose plug connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connector body (1), a left self-locking shell (2) and a right self-locking shell (3), wherein the connector body (1) is composed of a wiring terminal (11) and a plug terminal (12), a step (13) is provided on the outer wall of the plug terminal (12) along its circumferential direction, the step (13) separates the plug terminal (12) into a connecting portion (121) and a self-locking portion (122), the connecting portion (121) and the self-locking portion (122) are integrally injection molded, a left mounting groove (14) and a right mounting groove (15) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the connecting portion (121), the left self-locking shell (2) and the right self-locking shell (3) are detachably installed in the left mounting groove (14) and the right mounting groove (15), respectively, and the left self-locking shell (2) and the right self-locking shell (3) are mutually locked, and reinforcing ribs (4) matching the self-locking portion (122) are provided on both the left self-locking shell (2) and the right self-locking shell (3).

2. A dual-purpose plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection terminal (11) and the plug terminal (12) are connected at a right angle.

3. The dual-purpose plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the self-locking portion (122) is smaller than the outer diameter of the connecting portion (121).

4. The dual-purpose plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left mounting groove (14) and the right mounting groove (15) have the same size, and the depth of the left mounting groove (14) and the right mounting groove (15) is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

5. The dual-purpose plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left self-locking shell (2) is in a "J" shape, and the right self-locking shell (3) is in an inverted "J" shape. Both the left self-locking shell (2) and the right self-locking shell (3) are provided with mutually self-locking clamping blocks (5) and buckles (6).

6. The dual-purpose plug connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left self-locking shell (2) and the right self-locking shell (3) both extend outward to form an extension wall (7), and a fixing hole (8) is provided on the extension wall (7).

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