Waterproof connector simple and convenient to assemble

Through the plug assembly and integrated molding of the rubber core and the middle sleeve, the problem of many components and cumbersome assembly of the RJ45 connector is solved, and the effect of simplified assembly and waterproof and dustproof is achieved, and it is suitable for outdoor environments.

CN223124278UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18NING BO NI KE SHENG DIAN QI KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422145611.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

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Technical Problem

The existing RJ45 connector has many components and is cumbersome to assemble, making it difficult to meet the needs of ease of assembly and waterproof and dustproof.

Method used

It adopts a plug assembly with an integrated molding of the rubber core and the middle sleeve, combined with an integrated molding mounting panel and rear end cover, and is equipped with a dustproof cover and limiting components to achieve electrical connection and waterproof and dustproof functions.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies assembly steps, improves production efficiency, and has good waterproof and dustproof performance, suitable for outdoor use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof connector simple and convenient to assemble, which comprises a plug assembly and a socket assembly, the plug assembly comprises a rubber core and a middle sleeve, and the rubber core and the middle sleeve are integrally formed; a crystal head is arranged in the rubber core, the socket assembly comprises a butt joint assembly, and the crystal head is inserted into the socket assembly to be matched with the butt joint assembly in an abutting mode so as to achieve electrical connection. Compared with the prior art, the connector has the advantages that the connector is simple in structure, the rubber core and the middle sleeve are integrally formed, parts of an original connector can be reduced, assembly steps are simplified, and production and assembly are facilitated. And the dustproof cover is arranged, so that waterproof and dustproof effects are achieved. The RJ45 crystal head has a great protection effect on the original exposed RJ45 crystal head structure, has waterproof and dustproof functions, and can be used outdoors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to a waterproof connector with simple assembly. Background Art

[0002] At present, the RJ45 connector is a conventional signal connection device at present and is widely used in various fields. The existing RJ45 waterproof connector generally includes a socket and a plug. The socket usually includes a socket housing and a socket body arranged in the socket housing. The plug usually includes a plug housing, a sheath and a plug body. The plug body is a crystal head. The socket and the plug are docked, and the plug body is inserted into the socket of the socket body. Each component of the existing connector is numerous and the assembly is cumbersome. Therefore, it is very important to obtain a waterproof connector with simple assembly. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve the above at least one technical problem, the utility model provides a waterproof connector with simple assembly, which includes a plug assembly and a socket assembly. The plug assembly includes a rubber core and a middle sleeve, and the rubber core and the middle sleeve are integrally formed. A crystal head is arranged in the rubber core. The socket assembly includes a docking component. The crystal head is inserted into the socket assembly and abuts against the docking component in a matching manner to realize electrical connection.

[0004] The socket assembly includes a mounting panel and a rear end cover. Second channels communicating with each other are opened in both the mounting panel and the rear end cover. The docking component is arranged in the second channels. At least part of the docking component is located in the mounting panel, and at least part of the docking component is located in the rear end cover.

[0005] The mounting panel and the rear end cover are integrally formed; or, the rear end cover is snap-connected to the mounting panel. That is, at least one second hook is formed on the outer wall of the rear end cover, and a second slot is opened on the inner wall of the mounting panel. After the rear end cover is axially inserted into the mounting panel, the second hook deforms and then enters the second slot to reset to realize snap connection.

[0006] The socket assembly further includes a dust cover, and the dust cover is integrally formed with or detachably connected to the mounting panel.

[0007] O-rings are arranged at both ends of the rubber core to cooperate with the wire clamp and the mounting panel. When the plug assembly and the socket assembly are docked, the crystal head and the docking component are all placed in the inner cavity of the waterproof connector to play a waterproof role.

[0008] A first groove ring for inserting the rubber core is opened on the mounting panel. A second groove ring for inserting the mounting panel is formed between the outer wall of the rubber core and the inner wall of the middle sleeve. A accommodating space for docking the crystal head and the docking component is opened in the mounting panel.

[0009] It further includes a limiting component, which includes a limiting groove opened in the socket assembly and a limiting member rotatably connected to the plug assembly. The limiting portion of the limiting member enters the limiting groove when the socket assembly and the plug assembly are cooperatively docked to realize the limitation of the socket assembly and the plug assembly.

[0010] The limiting member includes a control portion, and a spring is provided between the control portion and the plug assembly.

[0011] The docking component includes a PCB board, which includes a fixed base body, a first conductive component and a second conductive component connected to the fixed base body and electrically connected. The first conductive component includes at least one first conductive elastic sheet, and the second conductive component includes at least one second conductive elastic sheet. After the crystal head is docked and inserted, the first conductive elastic sheet or the second conductive elastic sheet is deformed to abut against the crystal head to realize electrical connection. The setting of the PCB board can realize the double-pass connection of the crystal head.

[0012] It further includes at least one grounding elastic sheet. At least two fourth card slots are opened in the second channel. The grounding elastic sheet is inserted on the fixed base body, and both ends of the grounding elastic sheet respectively abut against the two fourth card slots.

[0013] The plug assembly further includes a wire clamp threadedly connected to the rubber core, and the plug assembly further includes a nut threadedly connected to the wire clamp sleeve. A waterproof plug is provided between the wire clamp and the nut. The crystal head is snap-connected to the rubber core, that is, a first channel is opened in the rubber core.

[0014] The above crystal head is an RJ45 crystal head.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows: The structure of the present utility model is simple. The integral molding of the rubber core and the middle sleeve can reduce the components of the original connector, simplify the assembly steps, and facilitate production and assembly. The present utility model is equipped with a dust-proof cover, which plays a role in waterproofing and dust-proofing. The present utility model has a great protective effect on the original exposed RJ45 crystal head structure, and at the same time has the functions of waterproofing and dust-proofing, and can meet outdoor use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the plug assembly of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the socket assembly of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional view after the cooperation and docking of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the socket assembly;

[0020] Reference Signs:

[0021] 1 Plug assembly; 101 Rubber core; 1011 Fifth hook; 1012 Matching step; 1013 O-ring; 1014 First channel; 102 Middle sleeve; 103 Crystal head; 1031 Limiting step; 104 Wire clamp; 105 Inner cavity; 106 Second groove ring; 107 Nut; 108 Waterproof plug

[0022] 2 Socket assembly; 201 Docking assembly; 2011 PCB board; 2012 Fixed base; 2013 First conductive elastic sheet; 2014 Second conductive elastic sheet; 2015 Grounding elastic sheet; 2016 Fourth card slot

[0023] 202 Installation panel; 2021 Second card slot; 2022 First groove ring; 2023 Accommodating space; 203 Rear end cover; 2031 Second hook; 204 Second channel; 205 Dust cover

[0024] 301 Limiting groove; 302 Limiting part; 303 Limiting portion; 304 Control part; 305 Spring Detailed implementation mode

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention and thus more clearly define the scope of protection required by the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to certain specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the following are only some specific embodiments of the concept of the present invention, and only a part of the embodiments of the present invention. The specific and direct descriptions of the relevant structures are only for the convenience of understanding the present invention, and each specific feature does not of course and directly limit the implementation scope of the present invention.

[0026] Referring to the attached drawings, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions. A waterproof connector with simple assembly includes a plug assembly 1 and a socket assembly 2. The plug assembly 1 includes a rubber core 101 and a middle sleeve 102, and the rubber core 101 and the middle sleeve 102 are integrally formed. A crystal head 103 is arranged in the rubber core 101. The socket assembly 2 includes a docking assembly 201. The crystal head 103 is inserted into the socket assembly 2 and abuts against the docking assembly 201 for electrical connection. At least two fifth hooks 1011 are formed on the rubber core 101. A limiting step 1031 is arranged on the crystal head 103. A matching step 1012 is formed on the rubber core 101 to match the limiting step 1031. The crystal head 103 is restricted between the limiting step 1031 and the fifth hook 1011.

[0027] The socket assembly 2 includes a mounting panel 202 and a rear end cover 203. Second channels 204 that communicate with each other are formed in both the mounting panel 202 and the rear end cover 203. The docking assembly 201 is arranged in the second channels 204. At least part of the docking assembly 201 is located in the mounting panel 202, and at least part of the docking assembly 201 is located in the rear end cover 203.

[0028] The mounting panel 202 and the rear end cover 203 are integrally formed; or, the rear end cover 203 is snap-connected to the mounting panel 202. That is, at least one second hook 2031 is formed on the outer wall of the rear end cover 203, and a second card slot 2021 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting panel 202. After the rear end cover 203 is axially inserted into the mounting panel 202, the second hook 2031 deforms and then enters the second card slot 2021 to reset and achieve snap connection.

[0029] The socket assembly 2 further includes a dust cover 205, and the dust cover 205 is integrally formed with or detachably connected to the mounting panel 202.

[0030] O-rings 1013 are arranged at both ends of the rubber core 101 to cooperate with the wire clamp 104 and the mounting panel 202. When the plug assembly 1 is docked with the socket assembly 2, the crystal head 103 and the docking assembly 201 are all placed in the inner cavity 105 of the waterproof connector, playing a waterproof role.

[0031] A first groove ring 2022 for inserting the rubber core 101 is formed on the mounting panel 202. A second groove ring 106 for inserting the mounting panel 202 is formed between the outer wall of the rubber core 101 and the inner wall of the middle sleeve 102. A receiving space 2023 for docking the crystal head 103 and the docking assembly 201 is formed in the mounting panel 202.

[0032] It further includes a limiting component. The limiting component includes a limiting groove 301 formed in the socket assembly 2 and a limiting member 302 rotatably connected to the plug assembly 1. The limiting portion 303 of the limiting member 302 enters the limiting groove 301 when the socket assembly 2 and the plug assembly 1 are cooperatively docked to limit the socket assembly 2 and the plug assembly 1.

[0033] The limiting member 302 includes a control portion 304, and a spring 305 is arranged between the control portion 304 and the plug assembly 1.

[0034] The docking component 201 includes a PCB board 2011. The PCB board 2011 includes a fixed base 2012, a first conductive component and a second conductive component that are connected to the fixed base 2012 and electrically connected. The first conductive component includes at least one first conductive elastic sheet 2013, and the second conductive component includes at least one second conductive elastic sheet 2014. After the RJ45 connector 103 is inserted in a butting manner, the first conductive elastic sheet 2013 or the second conductive elastic sheet 2014 is deformed to abut against the RJ45 connector 103 to achieve electrical connection. The setting of the PCB board 2011 can achieve double-pass connection of the RJ45 connector 103.

[0035] It further includes at least one grounding elastic sheet 2015. At least two fourth card slots 2016 are formed in the second channel 204. The grounding elastic sheet 2015 is inserted on the fixed base 2012, and both ends of the grounding elastic sheet 2015 abut against the two fourth card slots 2016 respectively.

[0036] The plug assembly 1 further includes a wire clamp 104 threadedly connected to the rubber core 101. The plug assembly 1 further includes a nut 107 threadedly sleeved on the wire clamp 104. A waterproof plug 108 is provided between the wire clamp 104 and the nut 107. The RJ45 connector 103 is snap-connected to the rubber core 101, and a first channel 1014 is formed in the rubber core 101.

[0037] The above RJ45 connector 103 is an RJ45 connector 103.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: The structure of the present invention is simple. The integral molding of the rubber core 101 and the middle sleeve 102 can reduce the components of the original connector, simplify the assembly steps, and facilitate production and assembly. The present invention is equipped with a dust-proof cover 205, which plays a role in waterproofing and dust-proofing. The present invention has a great protective effect on the original exposed RJ45 connector 103 structure, and at the same time has the functions of waterproofing and dust-proofing, and can meet outdoor use.

[0039] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof connector with easy assembly, characterized in that: It includes a plug assembly (1) and a socket assembly (2). The plug assembly (1) includes a rubber core (101) and a middle sleeve (102), and the rubber core (101) and the middle sleeve (102) are integrally formed. A crystal head (103) is arranged inside the rubber core (101). The socket assembly (2) includes a docking component (201). The crystal head (103) is inserted into the socket assembly (2) and abuts against the docking component (201) for mating connection to achieve electrical connection.

2. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket assembly (2) includes a mounting panel (202) and a rear end cover (203). Second channels (204) that communicate with each other are provided inside both the mounting panel (202) and the rear end cover (203). The docking component (201) is arranged inside the second channels (204). At least part of the docking component (201) is located in the mounting panel (202), and at least part of the docking component (201) is located in the rear end cover (203).

3. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting panel (202) and the rear end cover (203) are integrally formed; or, the rear end cover (203) is snap-connected to the mounting panel (202); and / or, the socket assembly (2) further includes a dust cover (205), and the dust cover (205) is integrally formed with or detachably connected to the mounting panel (202).

4. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first groove ring (2022) for inserting the rubber core (101) is provided on the mounting panel (202). A second groove ring (106) for inserting the mounting panel (202) is formed between the outer wall of the rubber core (101) and the inner wall of the middle sleeve (102). A receiving space (2023) for docking the crystal head (103) and the docking component (201) is provided inside the mounting panel (202).

5. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: O-rings (1013) are arranged at both ends of the rubber core (101) to cooperate with the wire clamp (104) and the mounting panel (202). When the plug assembly (1) and the socket assembly (2) are docked, the crystal head (103) and the docking component (201) are all placed inside the inner cavity (105) of the waterproof connector.

6. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a limiting component. The limiting component includes a limiting groove (301) provided on the socket assembly (2) and a limiting member (302) rotatably connected to the plug assembly (1). The limiting portion (303) of the limiting member (302) enters the limiting groove (301) when the socket assembly (2) and the plug assembly (1) are cooperatively docked to achieve the limitation of the socket assembly (2) and the plug assembly (1).

7. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting member (302) includes a control portion (304), and a spring (305) is provided between the control portion (304) and the plug assembly (1).

8. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The docking component (201) includes a PCB board (2011), and the PCB board (2011) includes a fixed base (2012), a first conductive component and a second conductive component which are connected to the fixed base (2012) and electrically connected. The first conductive component includes at least one first conductive elastic sheet (2013), and the second conductive component includes at least one second conductive elastic sheet (2014). After the RJ45 connector (103) is docked and inserted, the first conductive elastic sheet (2013) or the second conductive elastic sheet (2014) is deformed to abut against the RJ45 connector (103) to achieve electrical connection.

9. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: It further includes at least one grounding elastic sheet (2015). At least two fourth card slots (2016) are formed in the second channel (204). The grounding elastic sheet (2015) is inserted on the fixed base (2012), and both ends of the grounding elastic sheet (2015) respectively abut against the two fourth card slots (2016).

10. The waterproof connector with easy assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug assembly (1) further includes a wire clamp (104) threadedly connected to the rubber core (101), and the plug assembly (1) further includes a nut (107) threadedly sleeved on the wire clamp (104). A waterproof plug (108) is provided between the wire clamp (104) and the nut (107).