Full contact type electric connector

By designing a fully contact electrical connector and using structures such as conductive shrapnel and anti-detachment spring, the problem of the connector loose under vibration of the core temperature measuring device is solved, and the stable transmission of temperature information and the accuracy of signal are achieved.

CN223156423UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25CHENGDU SIHONGWEI SCI & TECH +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422379079.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

The connectors of the existing core temperature measuring device are prone to loosening when the unit vibrations, resulting in the failure of the transmission of temperature information.

Method used

A fully contact electrical connector is designed, including insulated male ends, female ends, conductive shrapnel and housing assembly. The design of the conductive shrapnel ensures that the pins are not loosened, and an anti-detachment spring and sealing ring are provided in the housing assembly to prevent the connector from loosening and oxidation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the connector loosening caused by vibration, ensures stable transmission of temperature information, and avoids the problems of inaccurate signal transmission and oxidation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a full contact type electric connector, which comprises a conductive elastic sheet and a shell assembly, one end of an insulating male end is hermetically matched with one end of an insulating female end, a male end pin and a male end slot are hermetically and fixedly arranged in the insulating male end, and a female end pin and a female end slot are fixedly arranged in the insulating female end. The male end pin is electrically connected with a conductive elastic sheet fixedly arranged in the female end slot, the female end pin is electrically connected with a conductive elastic sheet fixedly arranged in the male end slot, and the shell assembly is fixedly arranged between the insulating male end and the insulating female end and is used for detachably connecting the insulating male end and the insulating female end together. The conductive elastic sheets are arranged in the male end socket slot and the female end socket slot, under the action of the conductive elastic sheets, the male end pin and the female end pin cannot be loosened due to vibration, and the condition of temperature information transmission failure cannot be caused in the use process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to a full-contact electrical connector. Background Art

[0002] The reactor core temperature measurement device can be used for monitoring the coolant temperature in the core and is a key device for monitoring the core parameters. Most of the structures of the existing reactor core temperature measurement devices adopt a multi-section structure. The multi-section structure requires a stable and tight connector for connection, and the connector needs to ensure the stability of the multi-section structure joints, ensure the stability of the measurement circuit, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results. However, due to the particularity of the use environment, the overall structure of the existing reactor core temperature measurement device is easily affected by the vibration of the unit. After vibration, the connector becomes loose, and after loosening, the problem of temperature information transmission failure occurs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a full-contact electrical connector.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A full-contact electrical connector includes an insulating male end, an insulating female end, male end pins, male end slots, female end pins, female end slots, conductive elastic sheets, and a housing assembly. One end of the insulating male end is hermetically fitted with one end of the insulating female end. The male end pins and the male end slots are hermetically and fixedly arranged inside the insulating male end. The female end pins and the female end slots are fixedly arranged inside the insulating female end. The male end pins are electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheets fixedly arranged in the female end slots, and the female end pins are electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheets fixedly arranged in the male end slots. The housing assembly is fixedly arranged between the insulating male end and the insulating female end and is used to detachably connect the insulating male end and the insulating female end together.

[0006] Further, the housing assembly includes a male end housing, a female end housing, and a locking housing. The male end housing is hermetically and fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the insulating male end. The female end housing is hermetically and fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the insulating female end. The locking housing is rotatably arranged on the female end housing and is detachably connected to the male end housing.

[0007] Further, an anti-disengagement spring is arranged between the female end housing and the locking housing.

[0008] Further, an anti-disengagement groove is arranged on the male end housing, and an anti-disengagement protrusion cooperating with the anti-disengagement groove is arranged on the inner wall of the locking housing.

[0009] Further, a sealing ring for sealing cooperation with the male end housing is provided on the female end housing.

[0010] Further, cable fastening components are hermetically and fixedly provided on both the male end housing and the female end housing.

[0011] Further, the cable fastening component includes a connecting housing, a fastening ring and a pressing ring. The male end housing and the female end housing are respectively hermetically and fixedly connected to one end of the two connecting housings. The pressing ring is in threaded cooperation with the other end of the connecting housing and is used to hermetically lock the fastening ring on the opening at the other end of the connecting housing. Through cable holes are provided on both the fastening ring and the pressing ring.

[0012] Further, a conical groove is provided on the opening of the connecting housing, and a conical convex ring for cooperating with the conical groove is provided on the end of the fastening ring.

[0013] Further, a male end connecting ring is hermetically provided between the outer wall of the insulating male end and the inner wall of the male end housing, and a female end connecting ring is hermetically provided between the outer wall of the insulating female end and the inner wall of the female end housing.

[0014] Further, bosses are provided on the ends of both the insulating male end and the insulating female end, and the male end slot and the female end slot are respectively provided on the bosses.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1) In the present technology, conductive elastic sheets are provided in both the male end slot and the female end slot. Under the action of the conductive elastic sheets, the male end pins and the female end pins will not become loose due to vibration, and temperature information transmission failure will not occur during use.

[0017] 2) In the present technology, a sealing ring is provided to prevent moisture in the air from entering the interior of the connector, and to prevent oxidation of the male end pins, male end slots, female end pins, female end slots, etc., which may cause inaccurate signal transmission.

[0018] 3) In the present technology, an anti - detachment spring is provided to prevent unstable connection between the locking housing and the male end housing, and to prevent separation of the insulating male end and the insulating female end.

[0019] 4) In the present technology, the cable fastening component can better fix the information transmission cable, and prevent the information transmission cable from becoming loose and falling off due to unstable connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is the connection structure diagram of the present electrical connector;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a connection structure diagram between an insulating male terminal and a male terminal housing;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a connection structure diagram between an insulating female terminal and a female terminal housing;

[0023] Figure 4 It is Figure 2 an enlarged structure diagram at position A of

[0024] In the figure, 1 - insulating male terminal, 2 - insulating female terminal, 3 - male terminal pin, 4 - male terminal slot, 5 - female terminal pin, 6 - female terminal slot, 7 - conductive elastic sheet, 8 - male terminal housing, 9 - female terminal housing, 10 - locking housing, 11 - anti - detachment spring, 12 - anti - detachment groove, 13 - anti - detachment protrusion, 14 - sealing ring, 15 - connection housing, 16 - fastening ring, 17 - pressing ring, 18 - cable hole, 19 - conical convex ring, 20 - male terminal connection ring, 21 - female terminal connection ring. Specific implementation manner

[0025] Next, the technical solution of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts based on the embodiments of the present utility model belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Refer to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution:

[0027] A full-contact electrical connector includes an insulating male terminal 1, an insulating female terminal 2, male terminal pins 3, male terminal slots 4, female terminal pins 5, female terminal slots 6, conductive elastic sheets 7, and a housing assembly. One end of the insulating male terminal 1 is sealingly fitted with one end of the insulating female terminal 2. Inside the insulating male terminal 1, the male terminal pins 3 and the male terminal slots 4 are fixedly arranged in a sealed manner. Inside the insulating female terminal 2, the female terminal pins 5 and the female terminal slots 6 are fixedly arranged. The male terminal pins 3 are electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheets 7 fixedly arranged in the female terminal slots 6, and the female terminal pins 5 are electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheets 7 fixedly arranged in the male terminal slots 4. The housing assembly is fixedly arranged between the insulating male terminal 1 and the insulating female terminal 2 and is used to detachably connect the insulating male terminal 1 and the insulating female terminal 2 together. Convex platforms are arranged on the ends of the insulating male terminal 1 and the insulating female terminal 2, and the male terminal slots 4 and the female terminal slots 6 are respectively arranged on the convex platforms. Among them, the insulating male terminal 1 is used to install the male terminal pins 3 and the male terminal slots 4, the insulating female terminal 2 is used to install the female terminal pins 5 and the female terminal slots 6, conductive elastic sheets 7 are arranged in both the male terminal slots 4 and the female terminal slots 6, and the housing assembly is used to connect the insulating male terminal 1 and the insulating female terminal 2 together. When connecting, the female terminal pins 5 are inserted into the male terminal slots 4, and the male terminal pins 3 are inserted into the female terminal slots 6.

[0028] In some embodiments, the housing assembly includes a male terminal housing 8, a female terminal housing 9, and a locking housing 10. The male terminal housing 8 is fixedly arranged in a sealed manner on the outer wall of the insulating male terminal 1, the female terminal housing 9 is fixedly arranged in a sealed manner on the outer wall of the insulating female terminal 2, and the locking housing 10 is rotatably arranged on the female terminal housing 9 and is detachably connected to the male terminal housing 8. Among them, the locking housing 10 is fixedly and sealingly connected to the insulating male terminal 1, the female terminal housing 9 is fixedly and sealingly connected to the insulating female terminal 2, and the locking housing 10 is used to fixedly connect the male terminal housing 8 and the female terminal housing 9 together.

[0029] In some embodiments, an anti-detachment spring 11 is arranged between the female terminal housing 9 and the locking housing 10. Among them, the inside of the female terminal housing 9 is arranged as a stepped hole, the locking housing 10 is arranged as a stepped shaft, the stepped hole and the stepped shaft are matched, and under the action of the anti-detachment spring 11, a separating force is generated between the female terminal housing 9 and the locking housing 10, thereby preventing loosening between the locking housing 10 and the male terminal housing 8 and preventing the male terminal housing 8 from separating from the locking housing 10.

[0030] In some embodiments, an anti-detachment groove 12 is arranged on the male terminal housing 8, and an anti-detachment protrusion 13 that cooperates with the anti-detachment groove 12 is arranged on the inner wall of the locking housing 10. Among them, the cooperation between the anti-detachment protrusion 13 and the anti-detachment groove 12 is a kind of connection prevention between the male terminal housing 8 and the locking housing 10, and the male terminal housing 8 and the locking housing 10 can also be arranged as a threaded connection.

[0031] In some embodiments, a sealing ring 14 is provided on the female terminal housing 9 for sealing cooperation with the male terminal housing 8. Wherein, the sealing ring 14 is provided to prevent moisture and air from entering the insulating male terminal 1 and the insulating female terminal 2, and to prevent oxidation of the male terminal pins, male terminal slots, female terminal pins, female terminal slots, etc., which may cause inaccurate signal transmission.

[0032] In some embodiments, cable fastening components are hermetically and fixedly provided on both the male terminal housing 8 and the female terminal housing 9. The cable fastening component includes a connecting housing 15, a fastening ring 16, and a pressing ring 17. The male terminal housing 8 and the female terminal housing 9 are respectively hermetically and fixedly connected to one end of the two connecting housings 15. The pressing ring 17 is in threaded cooperation with the other end of the connecting housing 15 and is used to hermetically lock the fastening ring 16 on the opening at the other end of the connecting housing 15. Through holes for cables 18 are provided on both the fastening ring 16 and the pressing ring 17. Wherein, the connecting housing 15 and the pressing ring 17 are in threaded connection. The function of the pressing ring 17 is to fix the fastening ring 16 on the connecting housing 15. The fastening ring 16 is an elastic rubber ring in the prior art. After the cable passes through the cable hole 18 on the pressing ring 17 and the cable hole 18 on the fastening ring 16, it is electrically connected to the male terminal pins 3 and the male terminal slots 4, and is also electrically connected to the female terminal pins 5 and the female terminal slots 6.

[0033] In some embodiments, a conical groove is provided on the opening of the connecting housing 15, and a conical convex ring 19 matching the conical groove is provided on the end of the fastening ring 16. Wherein, the conical convex ring 19 is integrally provided with the fastening ring 16, and the conical convex ring 19 is also made of elastic rubber in the prior art. The conical groove squeezes the conical convex ring 19, and after squeezing, the cable hole 18 and the cable are hermetically fitted together, thereby achieving fixation and sealing.

[0034] In some embodiments, a male terminal connecting ring 20 is hermetically provided between the outer wall of the insulating male terminal 1 and the inner wall of the male terminal housing 8, and a female terminal connecting ring 21 is hermetically provided between the outer wall of the insulating female terminal 2 and the inner wall of the female terminal housing 9. Wherein, during the manufacturing process, since the insulating male terminal 1 and the male terminal housing 8 cannot be directly sealed and welded together, and the insulating female terminal 2 and the female terminal housing 9 cannot be directly sealed and welded together either. Therefore, the insulating male terminal 1 and the male terminal housing 8 are transitioned through the male terminal connecting ring 20, and the insulating female terminal 2 and the female terminal housing 9 are transitioned through the female terminal connecting ring 21.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "coaxial", "one side", "inner", "front part", "center", "both ends", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0036] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "fixed", "hinged", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, for those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. It should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the form disclosed herein, should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be changed within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or the techniques or knowledge in related fields. And the changes and alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model should all be within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fully contacting electrical connector, characterized in that: It includes an insulating male terminal (1), an insulating female terminal (2), a male terminal pin (3), a male terminal slot (4), a female terminal pin (5), a female terminal slot (6), a conductive elastic sheet (7) and a housing assembly. One end of the insulating male terminal (1) is hermetically fitted with one end of the insulating female terminal (2). The male terminal pin (3) and the male terminal slot (4) are hermetically and fixedly arranged inside the insulating male terminal (1). The female terminal pin (5) and the female terminal slot (6) are fixedly arranged inside the insulating female terminal (2). The male terminal pin (3) is electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheet (7) fixedly arranged inside the female terminal slot (6). The female terminal pin (5) is electrically connected to the conductive elastic sheet (7) fixedly arranged inside the male terminal slot (4). The housing assembly is fixedly arranged between the insulating male terminal (1) and the insulating female terminal (2) and is used to detachably connect the insulating male terminal (1) and the insulating female terminal (2) together.

2. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein: The housing assembly includes a male terminal housing (8), a female terminal housing (9) and a locking housing (10). The male terminal housing (8) is hermetically and fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the insulating male terminal (1). The female terminal housing (9) is hermetically and fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the insulating female terminal (2). The locking housing (10) is rotatably arranged on the female terminal housing (9) and is detachably connected to the male terminal housing (8).

3. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti - detachment spring (11) is arranged between the female terminal housing (9) and the locking housing (10).

4. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: An anti - detachment groove (12) is arranged on the male terminal housing (8), and an anti - detachment protrusion (13) matched with the anti - detachment groove (12) is arranged on the inner wall of the locking housing (10).

5. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A sealing ring (14) for hermetically fitting with the male terminal housing (8) is arranged on the female terminal housing (9).

6. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: Cable fastening components are hermetically and fixedly arranged on both the male terminal housing (8) and the female terminal housing (9).

7. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cable fastening component includes a connecting housing (15), a fastening ring (16) and a pressing ring (17). The male terminal housing (8) and the female terminal housing (9) are respectively hermetically and fixedly connected to one end of two connecting housings (15). The pressing ring (17) is in threaded cooperation with the other end of the connecting housing (15) and is used to hermetically lock the fastening ring (16) on the opening at the other end of the connecting housing (15). Through - holes for cables (18) are arranged on both the fastening ring (16) and the pressing ring (17).

8. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: A conical groove is arranged on the opening of the connecting housing (15), and a conical convex ring (19) matched with the conical groove is arranged on the end of the fastening ring (16).

9. The fully contacting electrical connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A male terminal connecting ring (20) is hermetically arranged between the outer wall of the insulating male terminal (1) and the inner wall of the male terminal housing (8). A female terminal connecting ring (21) is hermetically arranged between the outer wall of the insulating female terminal (2) and the inner wall of the female terminal housing (9).

10. A full-contact electrical connector according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: Both ends of the insulating male terminal (1) and the insulating female terminal (2) are provided with bosses, and the male terminal slot (4) and the female terminal slot (6) are respectively arranged on the bosses.