Waterproof external member structure of connector

By using pressing snaps and elastic sheath structure in the connector waterproof kit, the problem of cumbersome connection between outdoor connector plugs and sockets is solved, and quick plug-in and easy installation is achieved, reducing costs and improving waterproofing.

CN223230587UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15U D (DONGGUAN) ELECTRONICS TECH CORP +2
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421686513.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The plug and socket connection method of existing outdoor connectors is complicated, and screws are required to lock, and the waterproof kit cannot be passed through, so ordinary users cannot install it by themselves.

Method used

It adopts a waterproof body and plug block structure, with a pressing buckle on the shell, the sheath is made of elastic material, the channel can be elastically deformed, and the plug passes directly without the need to separate the wire; the plug block can be detached and fixed, and the pressing buckle is combined with the equipment end to replace the screw locking.

Benefits of technology

It realizes quick plug-in and unplug and assembly, simplifies the operation process, reduces costs, is suitable for ordinary users to install on their own, and has good waterproof performance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof external member structure of a connector. The waterproof external member structure comprises a waterproof body and a plug block, the waterproof body comprises a shell and a sheath; the housing is made of rigid materials, and the housing is internally provided with an accommodating cavity which is provided with openings at the front end and the rear end and allows a plug to pass through from back to front. The pressing buckle is integrally formed on the peripheral side face of the shell, the pressing buckle is combined with the equipment end, the traditional mode that a screw tooth pair lock is used is replaced, the requirements of a user for rapid insertion and extraction and convenient assembly are met, meanwhile, the sheath is formed, combined and fixed to the shell and wraps the peripheral side face of the shell in a sealed mode, and the service life of the sheath is prolonged. The housing is made of a rigid material, and the sheath is made of an elastic material, so that the channel can be elastically deformed for the plug to be squeezed in and pass through, the plug and the wire do not need to be separated and then reconnected, convenience is brought to a user, the product is simple in overall structure, few in parts and convenient to assemble, the cost is greatly saved, and the product is worthy of popularization and application.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connector waterproofing, in particular to a connector waterproofing kit structure. Background Art

[0002] In order to ensure a stable and reliable connection, current connectors require a locking mechanism after the plug and socket are plugged into each other. Especially for outdoor connectors, the provision of a locking mechanism is very necessary.

[0003] In the prior art, the traditional outdoor waterproof connector plug and socket are mostly connected by screw locking. Specifically, the screw locking method mainly provides an external screw thread on the socket end and a nut on the plug end, and the nut is screwed together with the external screw thread to fix it. This method requires reserved finger operating space, otherwise the nut cannot be loosened or locked, the assembly is cumbersome, and the use is inconvenient.

[0004] In particular, to achieve better waterproofing, a waterproof kit is installed on the plug end. In the prior art, this waterproof kit is made of a one-piece plastic material and has a channel for the plug cord to pass through. However, this channel is not suitable for the plug to pass through. Therefore, when using it, the wire must first be separated from the plug, and then the wire must be passed through the channel and reconnected to the plug. Since connecting the plug and the wire requires specialized tools and qualified technicians, ordinary users cannot connect and install it themselves, which brings inconvenience. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a solution to the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to address the deficiencies in the prior art, and its main purpose is to provide a connector waterproof kit structure that can effectively solve the problem of inconvenience in using the existing connectors.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A connector waterproof kit structure includes a waterproof body and a plug block; the waterproof body includes an outer shell and a sheath; the outer shell is made of a rigid material, and has an accommodating cavity with front and rear openings and a plug passing through it from back to front, and a press buckle combined with the device end is integrally formed on the outer peripheral side of the outer shell; the sheath is made of an elastic material, and the sheath is molded and fixed to the outer shell and seals the outer peripheral side of the outer shell, and the press buckle exposes the outer surface of the sheath to the outside, and a channel is formed at the rear end of the sheath for the plug to pass through from back to front and tightly fit with the wire, and the channel is connected to the accommodating cavity; the plug block is detachably mounted in the front end opening of the accommodating cavity.

[0008] As a preferred solution, a buckle groove is provided on the shell, the buckle groove communicates between the outside and the accommodating cavity, the pressing buckle is suspended in the buckle groove, and the sheath seals and wraps the buckle groove.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the press buckle includes a pressing part and a buckle part, the buckle part is located in front of the pressing part and is integrally connected through a connecting rod part, the buckle part and the pressing part are both exposed on the outer surface of the sheath, and the connecting rod part is buried in the sheath.

[0010] As a preferred solution, an annular groove is concavely provided on the outer side surface of the front end of the shell, and the sleeve includes a main body and a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is molded in the annular groove.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the sealing ring is integrally formed and connected to the main body.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the main body and the sealing ring are arranged separately.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the front end of the plug is provided with a support arm protruding forward for fixing the plug.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the plug is made of light-guiding material, and has light-guiding areas on both sides of the front end of the plug. The rear end of the shell is provided with two transparent blocks, which are in contact with the rear end of the plug.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the plug is an inverted U-shaped integrated structure.

[0016] As a preferred solution, the plug block includes a base frame and a connecting block. The base frame is U-shaped and has two fixed legs. Both ends of the connecting block have fixing holes. The two fixing legs are inserted into the two fixing holes to form a frame-type combined structure.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solution that:

[0018] By integrally molding a push-button buckle on the outer peripheral side of the shell and combining it with the device end, the traditional method of using screw threads to lock is replaced, meeting the user's requirements for quick plugging and unplugging and convenient assembly. At the same time, the sheath is molded and fixed to the shell and seals the outer peripheral side of the shell. The shell is made of rigid material and the sheath is made of elastic material, so that the channel can be elastically deformed to allow the plug to squeeze in and pass through. There is no need to separate the plug from the wire and then reconnect it, which brings convenience to the user. The overall structure of this product is simple, with few parts, easy assembly, and great cost savings. It is worthy of promotion and use.

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic assembly perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic three-dimensional assembly diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view from another angle of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial assembly diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic assembly perspective view of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic three-dimensional assembly diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0028] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the second preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 This is an exploded view from another angle of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a partial assembly diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 12 It is a cross-sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic assembly perspective view of the third preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic three-dimensional assembly diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0034] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the third preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 16 This is an exploded view from another angle of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 17 This is a partial assembly diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 18 It is a cross-sectional view of the third preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0039] 10. Waterproof body 11. Shell

[0040] 111. Press buckle 1111. Pressing part

[0041] 1112, buckle part 1113, connecting rod part

[0042] 112, transparent block 12, sheath

[0043] 121, main body 122, sealing ring

[0044] 101, accommodating cavity 102, channel

[0045] 103, buckle groove 104, annular groove

[0046] 105, concave-convex structure 20, plug

[0047] 21. Base frame 211. Fixed feet

[0048] 22. Connecting block 221. Fixing hole

[0049] 201, support arm 202, light guide area

[0050] 30. Plug wire 31. Plug

[0051] 32. Wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the first preferred embodiment of the present utility model, including a waterproof body 10 and a plug 20.

[0053] The waterproof body 10 includes an outer shell 11 and a sheath 12; the outer shell 11 is made of a rigid material, such as a hard plastic material, of course it can also be other hard materials, without limitation, the outer shell 11 has a receiving cavity 101 with front and rear ends opening and for the plug 31 to pass through from back to front, and a press buckle 111 combined with the device end is integrally formed on the outer peripheral side of the outer shell 11; the sheath 12 is made of an elastic material, such as a silicone material, or other elastic materials, without limitation, the sheath 12 is molded and fixed on the outer shell 11 and seals the outer peripheral side of the outer shell 11, the press buckle 111 exposes the outer surface of the sheath 12 to the outside, and a channel 102 is formed at the rear end of the sheath 12 for the plug 31 to pass through from back to front and tightly fit with the wire 32, and the channel 102 is connected to the receiving cavity 101. In this embodiment, the housing 11 is provided with a snap groove 103, which connects the outside world to the accommodating chamber 101. The push buckle 111 is suspended in the snap groove 103, and the sheath 12 seals and wraps around the snap groove 103, making the push buckle 111 more elastic. Furthermore, the push buckle 111 includes a pressing portion 1111 and a snap portion 1112. The snap portion 1112 is located in front of the pressing portion 1111 and is integrally connected via a connecting rod portion 1113. Both the snap portion 1112 and the pressing portion 1111 are exposed on the outer surface of the sheath 12, while the connecting rod portion 1113 is embedded in the sheath 12. This provides a simple structure, good stability, and easy operation. The outer front surface of the housing 11 is recessed with an annular groove 104. The protective sleeve 12 includes a main body 121 and a sealing ring 122. The sealing ring 122 is molded into the annular groove 104 to ensure a sealed fit with the inner wall of the device's plug-in hole. Furthermore, the annular groove 104 is located in front of and communicates with the snap-fit groove 103. The sealing ring 122 is integrally connected to the main body 121 for greater stability. Furthermore, the rear end of the housing 11 is provided with two transparent blocks 112.

[0054] The plug 20 is removably mounted within the front opening of the accommodating cavity 101. In this embodiment, the front surface of the plug 20 is provided with a forward-facing support arm 201 for securing the plug 31, thereby ensuring a secure installation of the plug 31. Furthermore, the plug 20 is made of a light-guiding material, with light-guiding areas 202 formed on both sides of the front end. The two transparent blocks 112 contact the rear end of the plug 20, allowing light to pass through the plug 20 and reach the transparent blocks 112, where it is then transmitted outward, allowing the user to observe the operating status of the connector. Furthermore, the plug 20 is an inverted U-shaped, integrated structure, offering a simple structure and easy assembly and disassembly.

[0055] The manufacturing and assembly process of this embodiment is described in detail as follows:

[0056] First, the shell 11 is integrally injection molded by injection molding. Then, the shell 11 is placed in a silicone mold to form a sheath 12, so that the sheath 12 and the shell 11 are combined to form an integrated waterproof body 10. Then, the prepared plug 20 is installed from front to back inside the front opening of the accommodating cavity 101.

[0057] During use, the plug 20 is removed from the front opening of the accommodating chamber 101, and then the plug 31 of the plug wire 30 is squeezed into the channel 102 from the back to the front directly or indirectly after putting on a guide cap (not shown in the figure). When squeezed into place, the plug 31 passes through the accommodating chamber 101 and extends forward into the waterproof body 10. Then, the plug 20 is fitted on the rear end of the plug 31 and fixed. Then, the wire 32 is pulled backward to make the plug 31 move backward. The plug 20 moves backward with the plug 31 and is embedded in the front opening of the accommodating chamber 101 and fixed. Due to the limiting effect of the plug 20, the plug 31 cannot continue to move backward, thereby achieving a stable installation of the plug 31. At this time, the front end of the plug 31 protrudes from the front side of the waterproof body 10, and the rear end of the sheath 12 is tightly fitted on the wire 32. Water vapor cannot enter the waterproof body 10 from the rear end of the sheath 12, thereby achieving a waterproof function.

[0058] When the plug 31 is plugged into the socket on the device, the sealing ring 122 on the waterproof body 10 tightly fits against the inner wall of the socket's socket hole to form a seal, preventing moisture from entering the socket hole and achieving waterproofing. At the same time, the snap portion 1112 of the push-button buckle 111 locks with the device's buckle. To remove the plug 31, press the push-button 1111 to release the lock between the snap portion 1112 and the device. Then, pull the waterproof body 10 backward, and the plug 31 can be removed with it.

[0059] Please refer to Figures 7 to 12 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the second preferred embodiment of the utility model. The specific structure of this embodiment is basically the same as the specific structure of the first preferred embodiment mentioned above, except that:

[0060] In this embodiment, the plug 20 includes a base frame 21 and a connecting block 22. The base frame 21 is U-shaped and is a bent metal part with two fixing legs 211. The connecting block 22 is an injection molded part with fixing holes 221 at both ends. The two fixing legs 211 are inserted into the fixing holes 221 to form a frame-type combined structure, thereby further stabilizing the combination of the plug 20 and the plug 31. Furthermore, the sealing ring 122 is located between the pressing portion 1111 and the snap portion 1112. The surface of the connecting rod portion 1113 is formed with a concave-convex structure 105, which is embedded in the sheath 12, thereby further stabilizing the combination of the sheath 12 and the connecting rod portion 1113.

[0061] The manufacturing and assembly process of this embodiment is basically the same as that of the first preferred embodiment, except that:

[0062] In this embodiment, when assembling the plug 20 to the plug 31 , the base frame 21 and the connecting block 22 are first separated, and then the base frame 21 and the connecting block 22 are fitted over and fixed on the rear end of the plug 31 .

[0063] Please refer to Figures 13 to 18 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the third preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The specific structure of this embodiment is basically the same as the specific structure of the aforementioned first preferred embodiment, except that:

[0064] In this embodiment, the main body 121 and the sealing ring 122 are separately provided so that the sealing ring 122 can be replaced at any time, which brings convenience to use.

[0065] The manufacturing and assembly process of this embodiment is basically the same as that of the first preferred embodiment described above, and the manufacturing and assembly process of this embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0066] The design focus of the present invention is that a push-button buckle is integrally formed on the outer peripheral side of the shell, and the push-button buckle is combined with the device end to replace the traditional method of using screw threads to lock, meeting the user's requirements for quick plugging and unplugging and convenient assembly. At the same time, the sheath is molded and fixed to the shell and seals the outer peripheral side of the shell. The shell is made of rigid material, and the sheath is made of elastic material, so that the channel can be elastically deformed to allow the plug to squeeze in and pass through. There is no need to separate the plug and the wire and then reconnect them, which brings convenience to the user. The overall structure of this product is simple, with few parts, easy assembly, and greatly saves costs. It is worthy of promotion and use.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector waterproof kit structure, characterized by: It comprises a waterproof body and a plug; the waterproof body comprises an outer shell and a sheath; the outer shell is made of a rigid material, and has an accommodating cavity with front and rear ends opening and for the plug to pass through from back to front, and a press buckle combined with the device end is integrally formed on the outer peripheral side of the outer shell; the sheath is made of an elastic material, and the sheath is molded and fixed on the outer shell and seals the outer peripheral side of the outer shell, and the press buckle exposes the outer surface of the sheath to the outside, and a channel is formed at the rear end of the sheath for the plug to pass through from back to front and tightly fit with the wire, and the channel is connected to the accommodating cavity; the plug can be detachably installed in the front end opening of the accommodating cavity.

2. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a buckle groove, which communicates between the outside and the accommodating cavity. The pressing buckle is suspended in the buckle groove, and the sheath seals and wraps the buckle groove.

3. A connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The press buckle includes a pressing portion and a buckle portion, the buckle portion is located in front of the pressing portion and is integrally connected through a connecting rod portion, the buckle portion and the pressing portion are both exposed to the outer surface of the sheath, and the connecting rod portion is buried in the sheath.

4. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove is concavely formed on the outer side surface of the front end of the shell. The sheath includes a main body and a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is formed in the annular groove.

5. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing ring is integrally formed and connected to the main body.

6. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body and the sealing ring are arranged separately.

7. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the plug is provided with a support arm protruding forward for fixing the plug.

8. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug is made of light-guiding material, and has light-guiding areas on both sides of the front end of the plug. The rear end of the shell is provided with two transparent blocks, which are in contact with the rear end of the plug.

9. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug is an inverted U-shaped integrated structure.

10. The connector waterproof kit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug block includes a base frame and a connecting block. The base frame is U-shaped and has two fixing legs. Both ends of the connecting block have fixing holes. The two fixing legs are inserted into the two fixing holes to form a frame-type combined structure.