Watertight through-wall connector

By using a stepped core pin connection plate and sealing ring design in the underwater connector, the sealing and connection stability problems of the underwater connector in a high-pressure environment are solved, and the sealing reliability and connection accuracy are achieved under high-pressure, ensuring the stable operation of the underwater equipment.

CN223141138UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22SUZHOU YOUJIE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421543125.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-02
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-02

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Technical Problem

Existing underwater connectors have insufficient sealing stability and connection stability in high-pressure environments, making it difficult to meet the sealing and plugging and unplugging needs of underwater equipment.

Method used

A watertight wall-through connector is designed, which uses the outer contour of the core pin connecting plate to be set in a step-like shape, and a connecting plate sealing ring is set between the height and low surface of the outer contour of the connecting plate and the inner wall of the wall-through socket. The inner plug is matched with the core pin mounting seat, and the cover body and sealing ring are used to improve the sealing and positioning accuracy, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes seal reliability and connection accuracy in high-pressure environments, ensures the stable operation of underwater equipment, and improves the convenience and stability of connectors.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of underwater electric appliance connection, in particular to a watertight through-wall connector, which comprises a core needle connecting plate and a core needle mounting plate which are sequentially arranged in a through-wall socket, connecting plate sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connecting plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket, and an inner plug is embedded into the front end of the through-wall socket. When the inner plug is embedded into the front end of the through-wall socket, the core needles on the core needle connecting plate are embedded into the core needle holes in the core needle mounting seat, the outer contour of the core needle connecting plate is arranged in a step shape, and connecting plate sealing rings are arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connecting plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket. The outer contour of the high-low surface external connection plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket can be independently sealed, so that the sealing reliability is ensured, the outer contour of the core pin connection plate is arranged in a step shape and can be matched with the inner wall contour of the through-wall socket, and the mounting position of the core pin connection plate is positioned; therefore, the installation accuracy of the core needle connecting plate in the wall-through socket is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of underwater electrical connection, in particular to a watertight through-wall connector. Background Art

[0002] In various electronic systems, electrical connectors are used for electrical connection and signal transmission between devices, components, and systems. They are essential basic components for forming a complete system. At present, the domestic underwater small cable connectors and underwater wet plug-and-play technology are in the initial stage of research and development, and the key technologies still need to be broken through. With the development of offshore engineering equipment, unmanned systems, and underwater equipment, serialized underwater wet electrical general connection plugs will surely have a broad market prospect. Underwater wet electrical general connection plugs and small underwater connectors are mainly used in offshore oil and gas development, undersea resource exploration, marine environmental monitoring, and surface and underwater military platforms. In the upsurge of national marine economic development, the demand for connectors with the ability to work in underwater environments has increased significantly. Under certain water depth conditions, a watertight electrical connector not only requires a waterproof sealing function but also requires the system to work properly under certain water pressure conditions. This poses high requirements for both the connection stability and sealing stability of the connector. In addition, regarding how the sealing strip can meet high pressure in a high-pressure environment and at the same time facilitate the plugging and unplugging of the connector, therefore, a watertight through-wall connector is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a watertight through-wall connector, which is used to solve the problem of the connection and sealing stability of the connector in the prior art underwater.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose and other related purposes, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A watertight through-wall connector, comprising:

[0006] A through-wall socket, in which a pin connection plate and a pin mounting plate are sequentially arranged. The outer contour of the pin connection plate is arranged in a stepped shape, and a connection plate sealing ring is arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket.

[0007] An inner plug, which is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket. And a cover body is provided on the inner plug and is threadedly connected to the rear end of the through-wall socket. A pin mounting seat is provided at the front end of the inner plug. When the inner plug is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket, the pins on the pin connection plate are embedded in the pin holes in the pin mounting seat.

[0008] To implement the above technical solution, the outer contour of the core pin connection plate is arranged in a stepped shape, and connection plate sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the wall-through socket, so that the outer contour of the external connection plate on the high and low surfaces is independently sealed with the inner wall of the wall-through socket, thereby ensuring the sealing reliability. The stepped outer contour of the core pin connection plate can cooperate with the inner wall contour of the wall-through socket to position the installation position of the core pin connection plate, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the core pin connection plate in the wall-through socket.

[0009] Inserting the inner plug into the front end of the wall-through socket can ensure the convenience during the connection process of the inner plug. The wall-through socket is used to position the displacement of the inserted inner plug to ensure the connection stability and connection accuracy of the inner plug. After the inner plug is inserted into the front end of the wall-through socket, the core pins on the core pin connection plate are inserted into the core pin holes in the core pin mounting seat, and there is an axial gap between the core pin connection plate and the core pin mounting seat to ensure the connection stability and reliability.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat is arranged in a stepped shape, and mounting seat sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat and the cover body.

[0011] To implement the above technical solution, the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat is arranged in a stepped shape, and the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat are independently sealed by the mounting seat sealing rings, which can improve the sealing stability between the core pin mounting seat and the cover body. The front end of the cover body abuts against the inner wall of the wall-through socket, and the front end of the cover body extends all the way to the gap between the core pin connection plate and the core pin mounting seat to ensure the connection stability between the core pin connection plate and the core pin mounting seat. The stepped outer contour of the core pin mounting seat is used to cooperate with the inner step corresponding to the stepped contour in the cover body to limit the insertion position of the core pin connection plate and assist the connection convenience and stability between the core pin connection plate and the core pin mounting seat.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, a cap is provided on the cover body, and the front end of the cap is threadedly connected to the rear end of the wall-through socket.

[0013] To implement the above technical solution, the setting of the cap can facilitate the installation of the cover body on the wall-through socket and ensure the connection stability and reliability with the wall-through socket.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, a cover body sealing groove is provided on the cover body below the threaded connection surface between the cap and the rear end of the wall-through socket, and a cap sealing ring is provided in the cover body sealing groove.

[0015] To implement the above technical solution, by setting the cover body sealing groove, the sealing stability between the cover body and the through-wall socket can be improved, and the sealing groove is located below the threaded connection surface. When the cap is screwed tightly with the through-wall socket in a threaded fit, the cap sealing ring is compressed and deformed to ensure the seal between the cover body and the through-wall socket.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, a wire cover is provided at the rear end of the inner plug. The wire cover is threadedly connected to the cover body, and a space is provided between the wire cover and the inner plug. A wire clamping plate is provided on the side of the wire cover away from the inner plug.

[0017] To implement the above technical solution, the wire cover can provide support and storage for the connecting wire harness, ensuring the stability of the connecting wire harness during use. Setting a space between the wire cover and the inner plug can facilitate the installation of the wire harness and the wrapping process of the wire cover on the wire harness. The wire clamping plate can cooperate with the wire cover to organize and store the wire harness.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, a plug limiting screw ring that is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the cover body is provided at the rear end of the inner plug, and the plug limiting screw ring presses against the inner plug.

[0019] To implement the above technical solution, by setting the plug limiting screw ring to press against the inner plug, the core pin mounting seat of the inner plug can be stably inserted on the core pin connecting plate, and the inner plug will not generate axial displacement during use, ensuring the stability of the inner plug during use.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, a socket flange is provided on the outer wall of the through-wall socket. An outer wall sealing ring is provided on the outer wall of the through-wall socket on the side away from the inner plug, and the core pin connecting plate is located below the socket flange.

[0021] To implement the above technical solution, the setting of the socket flange can facilitate the positioning and installation of the through-wall socket, and the outer wall sealing ring provided on the outer wall of the through-wall socket on the side away from the inner plug can ensure the sealing stability of the through-wall socket during use.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting plate sealing ring, the mounting seat sealing ring, the cap sealing ring, and the outer wall sealing ring are all rubber sealing rings, and the rubber hardness is 50-70 HD of Shore hardness.

[0023] To implement the above technical solution, by setting the rubber hardness to 50-70 HD of Shore hardness, the sealing rings made of rubber material can maintain the sealing effect in a high-pressure environment, and at the same time, it will not affect the installation process, avoiding the influence of too high hardness on the installation convenience.

[0024] As described above, a watertight wall-through connector of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects: the outer contour of the pin connection plate is arranged in a stepped shape, and a connection plate sealing ring is arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the wall-through socket, so that the outer contour of the external connection plate on the high and low surfaces and the inner wall of the wall-through socket are independently sealed, thereby ensuring the sealing reliability. The outer contour of the pin connection plate is arranged in a stepped shape, which can cooperate with the inner wall contour of the wall-through socket to position the installation position of the pin connection plate, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the pin connection plate in the wall-through socket.

[0025] Inserting the inner plug into the front end of the wall-through socket can ensure the convenience during the connection of the inner plug. Using the wall-through socket to position the displacement of the inserted inner plug can ensure the connection stability and connection accuracy of the inner plug. After the inner plug is inserted into the front end of the wall-through socket, the pins on the pin connection plate are inserted into the pin holes in the pin mounting seat, and there is an axial gap between the pin connection plate and the pin mounting seat, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the watertight wall-through connector disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It shows a schematic structural diagram of the outer wall sealing ring of the watertight wall-through connector disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It shows a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the watertight wall-through connector disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0030] 1. Wall-through socket; 2. Pin connection plate; 3. Pin mounting plate; 4. Connection plate sealing ring; 5. Inner plug; 6. Cover body; 7. Pin mounting seat; 8. Mounting seat sealing ring; 9. Cap; 10. Cover body sealing groove; 11. Cap sealing ring; 12. Wire cover; 13. Wire clamping plate; 14. Plug limiting ring; 15. Socket flange; 16. Outer wall sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0031] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the present utility model provides a watertight through-wall connector, which includes a core pin connection plate 2 and a core pin mounting plate 3 sequentially arranged in a through-wall socket 1. The outer contour of the core pin connection plate 2 is arranged in a stepped shape, and connection plate sealing rings 4 are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket 1.

[0033] An inner plug 5 is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket 1. And a cover body 6 is provided on the inner plug 5 and is threadedly connected to the rear end of the through-wall socket 1. A core pin mounting seat 7 is provided at the front end of the inner plug 5. When the inner plug 5 is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket 1, the core pins on the core pin connection plate 2 are embedded into the core pin holes in the core pin mounting seat 7.

[0034] By arranging the outer contour of the core pin connection plate 2 in a stepped shape, and respectively arranging connection plate sealing rings 4 between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket 1, it can achieve independent sealing between the outer contour of the external connection plate on the high and low surfaces and the inner wall of the through-wall socket 1, thereby ensuring the sealing reliability. And the outer contour of the core pin connection plate 2 being arranged in a stepped shape can cooperate with the inner wall contour of the through-wall socket 1 to play a positioning role in the installation position of the core pin connection plate 2, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the core pin connection plate 2 in the through-wall socket 1.

[0035] By embedding the inner plug 5 into the front end of the through-wall socket 1, it can ensure the convenience during the connection process of the inner plug 5. Using the through-wall socket 1 to position the displacement of the embedded inner plug 5 can ensure the connection stability and connection accuracy of the inner plug 5. And after the inner plug 5 is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket 1, the core pins on the core pin connection plate 2 are embedded into the core pin holes in the core pin mounting seat 7, and there is an axial gap between the core pin connection plate 2 and the core pin mounting seat 7 to ensure the connection stability and reliability.

[0036] The outer contour of the core pin mounting seat 7 is arranged in a stepped shape. And mounting seat sealing rings 8 are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat 7 and the cover body 6. By arranging the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat 7 in a stepped shape and using the mounting seat sealing rings 8 to separately and independently seal the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat 7, it can improve the sealing stability between the core pin mounting seat 7 and the cover body 6. The front end of the cover body 6 abuts against the inner wall of the through-wall socket 1, and the front end of the cover body 6 extends all the way to the gap between the core pin connection plate 2 and the core pin mounting seat 7 to ensure the connection stability between the core pin connection plate 2 and the core pin mounting seat 7. Using the stepped outer contour of the core pin mounting seat 7 to cooperate with the inner step corresponding to the stepped shape in the cover body 6 can play a limiting role in the insertion position of the core pin connection plate 2, and assist in the connection convenience and stability between the core pin connection plate 2 and the core pin mounting seat 7.

[0037] A cap 9 is provided on the cover body 6. The front end of the cap 9 is threadedly connected to the rear end of the through-wall socket 1. The setting of the cap 9 can facilitate the installation of the cover body 6 onto the through-wall socket 1 and ensure the connection stability and reliability with the through-wall socket 1.

[0038] A cap 9 is provided with a cap seal groove 10 on the lower side of the threaded connection surface at the rear end of the wall-through socket 1. A cap sealing ring 11 is arranged in the cap seal groove 10. By providing the cap seal groove 10, the sealing stability between the cap 6 and the wall-through socket 1 can be improved. Moreover, the seal groove is located on the lower side of the threaded connection surface. When the cap 9 is screwed and tightened with the wall-through socket 1 in a threaded fit, the cap sealing ring 11 is compressed and deformed to ensure the seal between the cap 6 and the wall-through socket 1.

[0039] A wire cover 12 is provided at the rear end of the inner plug 5. The wire cover 12 is threadedly connected to the cap 6. Moreover, there is a gap between the wire cover 12 and the inner plug 5. A wire clamping plate 13 is provided on the side of the wire cover 12 away from the inner plug 5. The wire cover 12 can provide support and storage for the connecting wire harness, ensuring the stability during the use of the connecting wire harness. By setting a gap between the wire cover 12 and the inner plug 5, it is convenient for the installation of the wire harness and the wrapping process of the wire cover 12 on the wire harness. The wire clamping plate 13 can cooperate with the wire cover 12 to organize and store the wire harness.

[0040] A plug limit screw ring 14 threadedly connected to the inner wall of the cap 6 is provided at the rear end of the inner plug 5. The plug limit screw ring 14 presses against the inner plug 5. By providing the plug limit screw ring 14 to press against the inner plug 5, the core pin mounting seat 7 of the inner plug 5 can be stably inserted on the core pin connecting plate 2, and the inner plug 5 will not generate axial displacement during use, ensuring the use stability of the inner plug 5.

[0041] A socket flange 15 is provided on the outer wall of the wall-through socket 1. An outer wall sealing ring 16 is provided on the outer wall of the wall-through socket 1 on the side of the socket flange 15 away from the inner plug 5. The core pin connecting plate 2 is located below the socket flange 15. The setting of the socket flange 15 can facilitate the positioning and installation of the wall-through socket 1, while the provision of the outer wall sealing ring 16 on the outer wall of the wall-through socket 1 on the side of the socket flange 15 away from the inner plug 5 can ensure the sealing stability of the wall-through socket 1 during use.

[0042] The connecting plate sealing ring 4, the mounting seat sealing ring 8, the sealing ring of the cap 9, and the outer wall sealing ring 16 are all rubber sealing rings, and the rubber hardness is Shore hardness 50-70HD. By setting the rubber hardness to Shore hardness 50-70HD, the sealing rings made of rubber material can maintain the sealing effect in a high-pressure environment, and at the same time will not affect the installation process, avoiding the influence of too high hardness on the installation convenience.

[0043] The outer contour of the core pin connecting plate of the present utility model is arranged in a stepped shape, and connecting plate sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connecting plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket, so that the outer contour of the external connecting plate on the high and low surfaces is independently sealed with the inner wall of the through-wall socket, thereby ensuring the sealing reliability. The outer contour of the core pin connecting plate is arranged in a stepped shape, which can cooperate with the inner wall contour of the through-wall socket to play a positioning role in the installation position of the core pin connecting plate, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy of the core pin connecting plate in the through-wall socket.

[0044] Inserting the inner plug into the front end of the through-wall socket can ensure the convenience during the connection of the inner plug. Using the through-wall socket to position the displacement of the inserted inner plug can ensure the connection stability and connection accuracy of the inner plug. And after the inner plug is inserted into the front end of the through-wall socket, the core pin on the core pin connecting plate is inserted into the core pin hole in the core pin mounting seat, and there is an axial gap between the core pin connecting plate and the core pin mounting seat, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0045] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of the present utility model, and are not used to limit the present utility model. All equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed by the present utility model should still be covered by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A watertight wall penetration connector, characterized in that, Including: A through-wall socket, in which a core pin connection plate and a core pin mounting plate are sequentially arranged. The outer contour of the core pin connection plate is arranged in a stepped shape, and connection plate sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the connection plate and the inner wall of the through-wall socket. An inner plug, which is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket. And a cover body is provided on the inner plug and is threadedly connected to the rear end of the through-wall socket. A core pin mounting seat is provided at the front end of the inner plug. When the inner plug is embedded in the front end of the through-wall socket, the core pins on the core pin connection plate are embedded in the core pin holes in the core pin mounting seat.

2. The watertight wall-penetrating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer contour of the core pin mounting seat is arranged in a stepped shape, and mounting seat sealing rings are respectively arranged between the high and low surfaces of the outer contour of the core pin mounting seat and the cover body.

3. The watertight through-wall connector according to claim 1, wherein: A cap is provided on the cover body, and the front end of the cap is threadedly connected to the rear end of the through-wall socket.

4. The watertight wall-penetrating connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A cover body sealing groove is provided on the cover body below the threaded connection surface of the cap and the rear end of the through-wall socket, and a cap sealing ring is provided in the cover body sealing groove.

5. The watertight through-wall connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire cover is provided at the rear end of the inner plug, and the wire cover is threadedly connected to the cover body. And there is a gap between the wire cover and the inner plug. A wire clamping plate is provided on the side of the wire cover away from the inner plug.

6. The watertight wall-penetrating connector according to claim 1, wherein: A plug limiting screw ring is provided at the rear end of the inner plug and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the cover body, and the plug limiting screw ring presses tightly against the inner plug.

7. The watertight through-wall connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A socket flange is provided on the outer wall of the through-wall socket, and an outer wall sealing ring is provided on the outer wall of the through-wall socket on the side away from the inner plug. The core pin connection plate is located below the socket flange.

8. The watertight through-wall connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection plate sealing ring, the mounting seat sealing ring, the cap sealing ring and the outer wall sealing ring are all rubber sealing rings, and the rubber hardness is Shore hardness 50-70HD.