Connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and provides a connector, the connector comprises a socket and a plug, the socket comprises a socket main body and a female terminal module, two opposite sides of the socket main body are provided with locking parts, and the female terminal module is detachably arranged in the socket main body; the plug comprises a plug main body and a male terminal module, the plug main body is used for being inserted into the socket main body, lock fasteners are arranged on two opposite sides of the plug main body and used for locking or unlocking the locking part, and the male terminal module is detachably arranged in the plug main body and used for being inserted into the female terminal module. The reliability of the connector can be enhanced, and the flexibility and maintainability of the connector can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly provides a connector. Background Art

[0002] A connector, often also referred to as a plug-in or plug socket, has a wide range of applications in electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. It is a device used to achieve electrical or mechanical connections, mainly for transmitting electrical signals or data. A connector generally consists of two basic parts: a plug and a socket, and these two parts can be plugged together to establish a reliable physical and electrical connection.

[0003] However, currently, the plug and the socket are only simply plugged together, which is prone to the risk of loose plugging. Moreover, the male terminals in the plug and the female terminals in the socket are both integrally injection-molded and cannot be replaced, resulting in a relatively small application range of the connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a connector, aiming to solve the problems of poor connection stability and small application range of existing connectors.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0006] This application provides a connector, including:

[0007] A socket, including a socket body and a female terminal module. Locking parts are provided on opposite sides of the socket body, and the female terminal module is detachably arranged in the socket body;

[0008] A plug, including a plug body and a male terminal module. The plug body is used to be plugged into the socket body, and locking parts are provided on opposite sides of the plug body. The locking parts are used to lock or unlock the locking parts. The male terminal module is detachably arranged in the plug body, and the male terminal module is used to be plugged into the female terminal module.

[0009] Optionally, the locking part includes:

[0010] A bracket, connected to the plug body;

[0011] A lock, connected to the bracket. Locking parts and a pushing part are provided at both ends of the lock. The locking part is used to lock the locking part, and the pushing part is used to unlock the locking part.

[0012] Optionally, the socket further includes a first fastener; the socket body is provided with a first fastening hole, the female terminal module is provided with a second fastening hole corresponding to the first fastening hole, and the first fastener is used to connect the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole.

[0013] Optionally, the socket further includes a ferrule, which is sleeved on one end of the socket body away from the plug body, and the ferrule is used to snap the socket onto an electrical device.

[0014] Optionally, the inner walls of the opposite sides of the ferrule are provided with snap protrusions, and the outer wall of one end of the socket body away from the plug body is provided with snap grooves corresponding to and connected to the snap protrusions.

[0015] Optionally, the outer walls of the opposite sides of the ferrule are provided with elastic pieces, one end of each elastic piece is connected to the ferrule, and the other end of each elastic piece expands outward away from the ferrule and extends toward the plug body.

[0016] Optionally, the socket body is provided with a mounting seat, one side of the mounting seat adjacent to the ferrule is provided with a mounting groove, and a first sealing ring is arranged in the mounting groove.

[0017] Optionally, the plug further includes a second fastener; the plug body is provided with a third fastening hole, the male terminal module is provided with a fourth fastening hole corresponding to the third fastening hole, and the second fastener is used to connect the third fastening hole and the fourth fastening hole.

[0018] Optionally, the plug further includes a gland and a second sealing ring; one end of the plug body away from the socket body is provided with a threaded sleeve, the gland is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve, and the second sealing ring is arranged in the gland and abuts against the threaded sleeve.

[0019] Optionally, a third sealing ring is arranged at the connection between the plug body and the socket body.

[0020] For the connector provided in this application, through the cooperation of the locking member of the plug and the locking portion of the socket, the plug and the socket can be tightly connected, improving the stability and reliability of the connection. Moreover, through the detachable design of the male terminal module and the female terminal module, corresponding terminal modules can be replaced according to the usage needs, expanding the applicable range of the connector, meeting different usage scenarios, and enabling quick replacement and maintenance when the terminal module is damaged. Description of the Drawings

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of this application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connector provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the connector provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Among them, each reference numeral in the figure:

[0025] 1. Socket; 101. Socket body; 102. Female terminal module; 103. Locking part;

[0026] 104. First fastener; 105. First fastening hole; 106. Second fastening hole; 107. Ferrule;

[0027] 108. Clamping projection; 109. Clamping groove; 110. Spring piece; 111. Mounting seat; 112. Mounting groove;

[0028] 113. First sealing ring;

[0029] 2. Plug; 201. Plug body; 202. Male terminal module; 203. Locking part; 204. Bracket;

[0030] 205. Lock; 206. Locking part; 207. Pushing part; 208. Second fastener;

[0031] 209. Third fastening hole; 210. Fourth fastening hole; 211. Gland; 212. Second sealing ring;

[0032] 213. Threaded sleeve; 214. Third sealing ring. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application 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 embodiments of the present application.

[0035] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, 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 application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms such as "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed 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 communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, the connector provided by the present application includes: a socket 1 and a plug 2. Among them, the socket 1 includes a socket body 101 and a female terminal module 102. Locking portions 103 are provided on opposite sides of the socket body 101, and the female terminal module 102 is detachably disposed within the socket body 101; the plug 2 includes a plug body 201 and a male terminal module 202. The plug body 201 is for plugging into the socket body 101, and locking members 203 are provided on opposite sides of the plug body 201. The locking members 203 are for locking or unlocking the locking portions 103. The male terminal module 202 is detachably disposed within the plug body 201, and the male terminal module 202 is for plugging with the female terminal module 102.

[0038] In this embodiment of the present application, the socket body 101 is the main housing part of the socket 1, providing structural support and protection. The female terminal module 102 is the part installed inside the socket body 101 and is used to receive electrical signals or data signals from the plug 2. The female terminal module 102 may include six female terminals, and of course, it may also be other quantities. This modular design enables the female terminal module 102 to be replaced or upgraded separately. The locking portions 103 are located on opposite sides of the socket body 101 and are used to cooperate with the locking members 203 on the plug 2 to ensure that the plug 2 will not fall off easily after being inserted.

[0039] The plug body 201 is the outer housing of the plug 2, designed in a shape that can be inserted into the socket body 101. The male terminal module 202 also adopts a modular design and can be replaced or repaired independently of the plug body 201. The male terminal module 202 can include six male terminals, and of course, it can also be other quantities. The locking members 203 are located on both sides of the plug body 201 and match the locking portions 103 of the socket 1, providing an additional fixing function.

[0040] When the plug 2 is inserted into the socket 1, the locking members 203 of the plug body 201 come into contact with and engage the locking portions 103 of the socket body 101. This mechanical locking mechanism ensures that the plug 2 will not easily come out of the socket 1 even under vibration or impact conditions.

[0041] Moreover, since both the male terminal module 202 and the female terminal module 102 are detachable, users can choose different specifications of terminal modules for replacement according to their needs.

[0042] In addition, if the terminal module is damaged, it is not necessary to scrap the entire connector. Only the damaged part needs to be replaced to restore the function of the connector. This not only reduces the maintenance cost but also improves the availability of the device.

[0043] Therefore, the connector provided by the embodiment of the present application enhances the reliability of the connector and improves its flexibility and maintainability by introducing the cooperation of the locking members 203 and the locking portions 103 and the detachable design of the terminal module.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the locking member 203 includes: a bracket 204 and a lock 205. The bracket 204 is connected to the plug body 201; the lock 205 is connected to the bracket 204. The two ends of the lock 205 are provided with a locking portion 206 and a pushing portion 207. The locking portion 206 is used to lock the locking portion 103 on the socket body 101, and the pushing portion 207 is used to unlock the locking portion 103.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present application, the locking member 203 and the plug body 201 can be an integrally formed plastic structure, so that the locking member 203 has a certain elasticity and toughness to facilitate the action of the lock.

[0046] The function of the bracket 204 is to fix the lock 205 on the plug body 201 to ensure the accurate position of the lock 205.

[0047] The latch 205 is a key component and has two main parts: the latching part 206 and the pushing part 207. The latching part 206 can latch onto the locking part 103 on the socket body 101, thus forming a mechanical locking effect to prevent the plug 2 from accidentally detaching from the socket 1. When unlocking is required, the user can manually operate the pushing part 207 to disengage the latching part 206 from the locking part 103.

[0048] Specifically, when the plug 2 is inserted into the socket 1, the latching part 206 will automatically latch onto the locking part 103 of the socket 1. That is, when the plug 2 is inserted, the latching part 206 will be pushed into the appropriate position and then use its own elasticity to catch the locking part 103. When it is necessary to remove the plug 2 from the socket 1, the user can squeeze the pushing part 207 of the latch 205. This will force the latching part 206 to open outward, causing it to disengage from the locking part 103. When the latching part 206 is no longer latched with the locking part 103, the plug 2 can be easily pulled out of the socket 1.

[0049] The embodiment of the present application ensures a tight connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1 through a mechanical locking mechanism, reducing data transmission interruptions or other problems caused by poor plugging. Moreover, the user only needs to simply squeeze the pushing part 207 to unlock, with simple operation and no need for special tools or complex steps.

[0050] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, the socket 1 further includes a first fastener 104; the socket body 101 is provided with a first fastening hole 105, and the female terminal module 102 is provided with a second fastening hole 106 corresponding to the first fastening hole 105. The first fastener 104 is used to connect the first fastening hole 105 and the second fastening hole 106.

[0051] In this embodiment of the present application, the first fastener 104 can be a bolt, a pin or other suitable fixing parts for fixing the female terminal module 102 inside the socket body 101.

[0052] The first fastening holes 105 are provided on the socket body 101, and the positions and numbers of these holes depend on the design of the female terminal module 102 and the number of fasteners. For example, both the first fastener 104 and the first fastening hole 105 are provided with two.

[0053] The female terminal module 102 is provided with second fastening holes 106 corresponding to the first fastening holes 105. In this way, when the female terminal module 102 is inserted into the socket body 101, the first fastening holes 105 and the second fastening holes 106 are aligned. Then, the first fastener 104 passes through the first fastening hole 105 and the second fastening hole 106 to fix the female terminal module 102 inside the socket body 101.

[0054] When it is necessary to disassemble the female terminal module 102, only the first fastener 104 needs to be removed, so that the female terminal module 102 can be taken out from the socket body 101. Such a design allows users to replace or maintain the female terminal module 102 without damaging other components.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, through this method of fixing with fasteners, the detachability of the female terminal module 102 is realized, so that the connector can be adjusted or replaced according to different requirements.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, the socket 1 further includes a ferrule 107. The ferrule 107 is sleeved on one end of the socket body 101 away from the plug body 201, and the ferrule 107 is used to snap the socket 1 onto the electrical device.

[0057] In this embodiment of the present application, the ferrule 107 is a fixed structural member, designed to be sleeved on one end of the socket 1 body away from the plug 2. Its purpose is to fix the entire socket 1 on the electrical device, such as a cabinet or other devices that need to be connected. After the plug 2 and the socket 1 are plugged in, the ferrule 107 will further fix the socket 1 on the electrical device, and the wire of the electrical device can be connected to the female terminal module 102 in the socket 1.

[0058] First, the electrical and mechanical preliminary fixation between the plug 2 and the socket 1 is achieved through the cooperation of the locking member 203 and the locking portion 103. Second, the entire socket 1 is fixed on the electrical device through the ferrule 107, thus forming a dual fixation mechanism, which not only ensures the reliability of the electrical connection but also enhances the stability of the mechanical connection.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present application, through the design of the ferrule 107, the socket 1 can not only be firmly connected to the electrical device, but also resist external pulling or vibration, reducing connection failure caused by loosening.

[0060] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 as shown, the opposite inner walls of the ferrule 107 are provided with clamping protrusions 108, and the outer wall of one end of the socket body 101 away from the plug body 201 is provided with a clamping groove 109 corresponding to and connected to the clamping protrusion 108.

[0061] Specifically, on the inner walls of the opposite sides of the ferrule 107, there are provided clamping protrusions 108. These protrusions can be designed as small protrusions of a certain shape (such as circular, semi-circular or trapezoidal, etc.), and they extend along the length direction on the inner side of the ferrule 107. On the outer wall of the end of the socket body 101 away from the plug body 201, there is provided a clamping groove 109 corresponding to the clamping protrusion 108. The positions and shapes of these grooves match those of the clamping protrusion 108 to ensure that the ferrule 107 can be accurately sleeved on the socket body 101.

[0062] When the ferrule 107 is sleeved into one end of the socket body 101, the clamping protrusion 108 enters the clamping groove 109, and a mechanical locking effect is formed between the two. This design makes the ferrule 107 not easily slip off when subjected to an external force, and it will be firmly fixed on the socket body 101, realizing the fixation of the socket 1, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the socket 1 and the electrical equipment.

[0063] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, on the outer walls of the opposite sides of the ferrule 107, there are provided elastic pieces 110. One end of the elastic piece 110 is connected to the ferrule 107, and the other end of the elastic piece 110 expands outward away from the ferrule 107 and extends in the direction of the plug body 201.

[0064] Specifically, when the ferrule 107 is pushed into the installation channel of the electrical equipment, the elastic piece 110 will be abutted against the inner wall of the installation channel under the action of elastic force, thereby forming a mechanical locking state, thus realizing the fixation of the socket 1.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, on the socket body 101, there is provided a mounting seat 111. On the side of the mounting seat 111 adjacent to the ferrule 107, there is provided a mounting groove 112, and a first sealing ring 113 is provided in the mounting groove 112.

[0066] Specifically, when the ferrule 107 is snapped into the installation channel of the electrical equipment, the mounting seat 111 will be pressed against the outer wall of the electrical equipment along with the fixation of the ferrule 107. At this time, the first sealing ring 113 will be squeezed between the mounting seat 111 and the outer wall of the electrical equipment, thereby forming an effective waterproof seal, improving the reliability of the connector in a harsh environment, and reducing electrical failures caused by water ingress.

[0067] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 as shown, the plug 2 further includes a second fastener 208; the plug body 201 is provided with a third fastening hole 209, and the male terminal module 202 is provided with a fourth fastening hole 210 corresponding to the third fastening hole 209. The second fastener 208 is used to connect the third fastening hole 209 and the fourth fastening hole 210.

[0068] In this embodiment of the present application, the second fastener 208 can be a bolt, a pin or other suitable fixing member for fixing the male terminal module 202 within the plug body 201.

[0069] On the plug body 201, there are provided third fastening holes 209, and the positions and numbers of these holes depend on the design of the male terminal module 202 and the number of fasteners. For example, both the second fastener 208 and the third fastening holes 209 are provided in two.

[0070] The male terminal module 202 is provided with fourth fastening holes 210 corresponding to the third fastening holes 209. In this way, when the male terminal module 202 is inserted into the plug body 201, the third fastening holes 209 and the fourth fastening holes 210 are aligned. Then, the male terminal module 202 is fixed within the plug body 201 by passing the second fastener 208 through the third fastening holes 209 and the fourth fastening holes 210.

[0071] When it is necessary to disassemble the male terminal module 202, only the second fastener 208 needs to be removed, and in this way, the male terminal module 202 can be taken out from the plug body 201. Such a design allows the user to replace or maintain the male terminal module 202 without damaging other components.

[0072] Through this method of fixing with fasteners in the embodiment of the present application, the detachability of the male terminal module 202 is achieved, enabling the connector to be adjusted or replaced according to different requirements.

[0073] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 as shown, the plug 2 further includes a gland 211 and a second sealing ring 212; at one end of the plug body 201 away from the socket body 101, there is provided a threaded sleeve 213, the gland 211 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 213, and the second sealing ring 212 is disposed within the gland 211 and abuts against the end face of the threaded sleeve 213.

[0074] Specifically, when the wire of another electrical device passes through the gland 211 and the second sealing ring 212 and enters the plug body 201 and is connected to the male terminal module 202, the second sealing ring 212 can achieve a waterproof sealing effect, thereby protecting the electrical connection from damage.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 as shown, a third sealing ring 214 is provided at the connection between the plug body 201 and the socket body 101.

[0076] For example, a third sealing ring 214 may be provided on the outer wall of the plug body 201 or the inner wall of the socket body 101. When the plug body 201 is inserted into the socket body 101, the third sealing ring 214 is located between the plug body 201 and the socket body 101 to achieve sealing. With such a design, the waterproof sealing performance at the connection between the plug 2 and the socket 1 can be improved.

[0077] The foregoing are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: include: A socket, comprising a socket body and a female terminal module, wherein locking portions are provided on opposite sides of the socket body, and the female terminal module is detachably arranged in the socket body; A plug comprises a plug body and a male terminal module, wherein the plug body is used to be plugged into the socket body, and locking parts are provided on opposite sides of the plug body, and the locking parts are used to lock or unlock the locking part, and the male terminal module is detachably arranged in the plug body, and the male terminal module is used to be plugged into the female terminal module.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member comprises: A bracket connected to the plug body; A lock buckle is connected to the bracket, and a lock buckle part and a push part are provided at two ends of the lock buckle. The lock buckle part is used to lock the locking part, and the push part is used to unlock the locking part.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket further includes a first fastener; the socket body is provided with a first fastening hole, the female terminal module is provided with a second fastening hole corresponding to the first fastening hole, and the first fastener is used to connect the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket further comprises a clamping sleeve, which is sleeved on an end of the socket body away from the plug body, and is used for clamping the socket onto the electrical device.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner walls on opposite sides of the clamping sleeve are provided with clamping protrusions, and the outer wall at one end of the socket body away from the plug body is provided with a clamping groove correspondingly connected to the clamping protrusions.

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer walls of the two opposite sides of the ferrule are provided with spring plates, one end of the spring plates is connected to the ferrule, and the other end of the spring plates expands outwards in a direction away from the ferrule and extends in a direction of the plug body.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting seat is provided on the socket body, a mounting groove is provided on a side of the mounting seat adjacent to the ferrule, and a first sealing ring is provided in the mounting groove.

8. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The plug also includes a second fastener; the plug body is provided with a third fastening hole, the male terminal module is provided with a fourth fastening hole corresponding to the third fastening hole, and the second fastener is used to connect the third fastening hole and the fourth fastening hole.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The plug also includes a gland and a second sealing ring; a threaded sleeve is provided at one end of the plug body away from the socket body, the gland is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve, and the second sealing ring is arranged in the gland and abuts against the threaded sleeve.

10. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that A third sealing ring is provided at the connection between the plug body and the socket body.

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