Novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure, and relates to the technical field of electric connectors, the novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure comprises a socket and a plug, the socket comprises a first shell, a connecting piece and a connecting terminal, the first shell is sleeved on the connecting piece, the connecting terminal is arranged in the connecting piece in a penetrating manner, and the plug is arranged in the first shell. A hanging table is arranged on the inner side wall of the first shell in a protruding mode, and an inserting space is formed between the first shell and the connecting piece. The plug comprises an insulator and a second housing sleeved on the insulator, one end of the second housing comprises a plurality of plugging arms arranged at intervals, and the outer surfaces of the plugging arms are provided with barbs. The barb is folded so that the inserting arm can be located in the inserting space, the hanging table is connected with the barb in a hanging mode, or the hanging table is separated from the barb, and the inserting arm is far away from the inserting space. The connector can solve the problem that a plug and a socket of an existing connector are difficult to be stably fixed and conveniently pulled out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and in particular to a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure. Background Art

[0002] Currently, Ethernet is the most common computer network in the real world, widely used across various industries. Ethernet connectors are used to transmit data processing information flows between modules, offering high data transmission rates, low electromagnetic radiation, and low power consumption.

[0003] To improve the performance of traditional connectors, there are currently two approaches on the market. One is to use a self-locking mechanism, which enhances connection stability by adding an additional locking device. However, this method increases the complexity of the connector, increasing production and maintenance costs. The other is to use a magnetic connector, which uses magnetic force to achieve quick connection and separation. Although this method is simple to operate, the strength of the magnetic force is difficult to accurately control, which can easily lead to loose connections or false triggering and separation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure to solve the problem that the plug and socket of the current Ethernet connector are difficult to fix firmly and to be easily unplugged.

[0005] A novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure, comprising:

[0006] A socket comprising a first shell, a connector and a connecting terminal, wherein the first shell is sleeved on the connector, the connecting terminal is inserted into the connector, a hanging platform is protruded from the inner side wall of the first shell, and an insertion space is formed between the first shell and the connector; and

[0007] The plug includes an insulator and a second shell sleeved on the insulator. One end of the second shell includes a plurality of spaced-apart plug-in arms. The outer surfaces of the plug-in arms are provided with barbs. There are spaces between the plug-in arms and the insulator. The barbs can be squeezed and retracted by the first shell so that the plug-in arms can be located in the insertion space and the hanging platform is hung with the barbs, or the barbs can be squeezed and retracted by the plug so that the hanging platform is separated from the barbs and the plug-in arms are away from the insertion space.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the first shell abuts against the barb to make the barb retract toward the center so that the barb can enter the insertion space and be hung on the hanging table. The plug and the socket are fixed or the third shell moves to abut against the barb to retract the barb so that the barb leaves the insertion space and the plug and the socket are separated. The two ways of retracting the barb enable the plug and the socket to be quickly plugged in and out, thereby improving the convenience of connection.

[0009] In one embodiment, a surface of the barb close to the socket is a wedge-shaped surface, and the barb is provided on one group of oppositely arranged plug-in arms of a plurality of spaced-apart plug-in arms.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the wedge-shaped surface makes it easier for the barbs to be retracted toward the insulator; the relative arrangement of the barbs makes the connection between the plug and the socket more secure, and the plug is not easily separated from the socket.

[0011] In one embodiment, the plug further includes a third shell, which is sleeved on the second shell. Both ends of the third shell can abut against the second shell, and the third shell can move in a direction away from the socket to separate the socket from the plug.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the third shell can move in a direction away from the socket and can abut against the wedge-shaped surface of the barb, so that the barb is retracted, thereby facilitating the separation of the socket and the plug.

[0013] In one embodiment, the third shell is provided with a through slot, and the through slot cooperates with the barb.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the barb cooperates with the through slot and the barb partially extends out of the through slot, so that when the third shell moves, the front end of the third shell can better abut the barb to retract the barb.

[0015] In one embodiment, an elastic member is further sleeved on the outer surface of the second shell, one end of the elastic member is fixed to the second shell, and the other end is in contact with the third shell. The elastic member is in a compressed state, which can keep the plug-in arm away from the insertion space.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic part can be compressed when the third shell moves. When the hook is retracted and no longer hung on the hanging platform, the elastic part can reset and control the third shell to reset. The third shell can be reused, thereby improving the practicality of the structure.

[0017] In one embodiment, the third shell includes a first step and a second step, the first step extends into the insertion space, the elastic member abuts against one end of the second step close to the socket, and the second step can compress the elastic member and abut against the outer wall of the second shell.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the first step can abut the wedge-shaped surface of the barb to retract the barb, and the second step ensures that the elastic member can maintain the distance between the second shell and the third shell within a certain range, thereby applying force to the elastic member without increasing the volume of the device so that the elastic member can provide sufficient elastic force to push the third shell to reset.

[0019] In one embodiment, the length of the third shell is longer than that of the insulator, and the length of the connecting member is longer than that of the connecting terminal.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the third housing and the connector can protect the insulator and the connecting terminal, thereby ensuring the stability of the electrical connection.

[0021] In one embodiment, the third shell is further provided with a limiting notch, and the outer wall surface of the connecting member is further provided with a limiting block that cooperates with the limiting notch.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting notch and the limiting block are matched and fixed, so that the connecting terminal can be accurately electrically connected to the insulator, thereby improving efficiency.

[0023] In one embodiment, the plug further includes a fourth shell, the fourth shell is connected to one end of the second shell, both ends of the fourth shell are provided with through holes, and the cable passes through the through holes to be electrically connected to the insulator and the connection terminal.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the fourth shell allows the cable to be electrically connected to the insulator and the connecting terminal through the through hole, ensuring the reliability of signal transmission while protecting the cable.

[0025] In one embodiment, the barb is perpendicular to the plug-in arm, and the hanging platform is perpendicular to the first shell.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the hook and the hanging platform are both perpendicular, so that the two fit perfectly, which is not only convenient for fixing but also easy for separation, further realizing the quick plugging and unplugging of the plug and socket.

[0027] In summary, this application has at least one beneficial effect:

[0028] 1. The first shell abuts against the barb to retract the barb toward the center, so that the barb can enter the insertion space and be hung on the hanging table, and the plug and the socket are fixed; or the third shell abuts against the barb to retract the barb to allow the barb to leave the insertion space and separate the plug and the socket. These two ways of retracting the barb enable the plug and the socket to be quickly plugged in and out, thereby improving the convenience of connection.

[0029] 2. The elastic member can be compressed when the third shell moves. When the barb is retracted and no longer connected to the hanging platform, the third shell is released, and the elastic member can be reset so that the third shell is also reset. The third shell can be reused, thereby improving the practicality of the structure.

[0030] 3. The third housing and connector can protect the insulator and the connection terminal. The fourth housing allows the cable to be electrically connected to the insulator and the connection terminal through the through hole, ensuring the reliability of signal transmission while protecting the cable and ensuring the stability of the electrical connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a socket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a connection terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure including a second shell, an insulator and a fourth shell provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plug provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure provided by an embodiment of the present application when it is not fixed.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure provided by an embodiment of the present application when it is fixed.

[0038] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. New Ethernet plug-in connection structure; 11. Socket; 12. First shell; 121. Hanging table; 122. Insertion space; 13. Connector; 131. Limit block; 14. Connecting terminal; 141. Connecting body; 142. Pin; 15. Plug; 16. Insulator; 161. Insertion hole; 17. Second shell; 171. Insertion arm; 172. Barb; 173. Wedge-shaped surface; 174. Vertical surface; 175. Elastic part; 176. First end; 177. Second end; 18. Third shell; 181. Through groove; 182. First step; 183. Second step; 184. Limiting notch; 19. Fourth shell; 191. Through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following is combined with Figure 1-7 The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure provided in this application is further described in detail.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] See also Figure 1-7The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure 1 provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a socket 11 and a plug 15 .

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the socket 11 is composed of a first housing 12, a connector 13, and a connection terminal 14. The first housing 12 is sleeved on the connector 13, and the connection terminal 14 is inserted into the connector 13. A hanging platform 121 is protruded from the inner wall of the first housing 12, and an insertion space 122 is formed between the first housing 12 and the connector 13.

[0043] Among them, the first shell 12 and the connector 13 can be made of durable engineering plastics, and the inner wall surface of the hanging platform 121 is perpendicular to the inner wall surface of the first shell 12. The hanging platform 121 can be made of plastic or metal material to ensure structural strength. The connecting terminal 14 can include a connecting body 141 and a pin 142. The pin 142 passes through the connecting body 141 and both ends of the pin 142 are exposed. The connecting terminal 14 can be made of a high-performance copper alloy with good electrical conductivity. The connecting body 141 is arranged inside the connector 13. The length of the connector 13 is longer than the length of the connecting terminal 14, which plays a role in protecting the connecting terminal 14. The length direction can be the direction of the connector 13 toward the plug 15.

[0044] like Figures 4 and 5 As shown, plug 15 includes an insulator 16 and a second housing 17 that sleeves over insulator 16. Insulator 16 may be provided with a plug hole 161 that mates with pin 142. Insulator 16 may be made of corrosion-resistant ceramic or rubber to prevent electrical leakage. Second housing 17 is made of high-strength engineering plastic or metal. The end of second housing 17, near receptacle 11, is provided with multiple spaced-apart plug arms 171. Each plug arm 171 may have a barb 172 protruding from its outer surface, leaving a gap between the plug arm 171 and insulator 16.

[0045] In this embodiment, the barb 172 can be provided on one group of relatively arranged plug-in arms 171 of a plurality of spaced-apart plug-in arms 171. The side of the barb 172 close to the socket 11 is a wedge-shaped surface 173, and the side of the barb 172 away from the socket 11 is a vertical surface 174, which is perpendicular to the surface of the plug-in arm 171. The vertical surface 174 can abut against the inner wall surface of the hanging platform 121, thereby fixing the socket 11 and the plug 15. Moving the plug 15 will not cause the barb 172 to separate from the hanging platform 121. The plug-in arm 171 is made of a metal with a certain degree of elasticity, such as stainless steel, to ensure that it can be retracted and restored to its original shape under the action of external force. The length and width of the plug-in arm 171 are determined according to the specific size of the socket 11. The tip of the barb 172 is made of high-hardness metal to ensure that it can be smoothly retracted when subjected to force.

[0046] The plug 15 also includes a third housing 18, which is sleeved onto the second housing 17. Both ends of the third housing 18 can abut against the second housing 17, allowing the third housing 18 to move away from the socket 11. The third housing 18 is made of a wear-resistant, high-hardness metal material. The third housing 18 includes a through-slot 181, which engages with the barb 172, with the barb 172 partially extending out of the through-slot 181. Specifically, the third housing 18 may include a first step 182 and a second step 183. The second step 183 is located at the end of the first step 182 away from the socket 11, and the surface area of ​​the second step 183 is larger than that of the first step 182. The through-slot 181 is located on the first and second steps 182, 183. Correspondingly, the second housing 17 may include a first end 176 and a second end 177. The second end 177 is larger than the first end 176 and located on the side of the first end 176 away from the socket 11. The end of the second step 183 away from the socket 11 is abutted and fixed with the second shell 17, and the end of the second step 183 close to the socket 11 is spaced apart from the first end 176 in the length direction, so that the second step 183 can move toward the first end 176 and abut the first end 176, so that the third shell 18 will not separate from the second shell 17.

[0047] An elastic member 175 is sheathed on the outer surface of the second housing 17. One end of the elastic member 175 is fixed to the second housing 17, and the other end abuts the third housing 18. The elastic member 175 is exposed within the through-groove 181. Specifically, the elastic member 175 is located at the second end 177 and extends toward the socket 11 to abut the second step 183. Movement of the third housing 18 causes the second step 183 to abut the first end 176, compressing the elastic member 175. Simultaneously, the first step 182 abuts the barb 172, causing it to retract. The elastic member 175 can be constructed from a metal spring or a rubber pad to ensure good elasticity.

[0048] The length of the third housing 18 is longer than that of the insulator 16. Such a length design provides additional protection for the entire structure, especially when used in harsh environments, and can effectively prevent the connector from being affected by external factors.

[0049] Furthermore, a retaining notch 184 is provided on the third housing 18, and a retaining block 131 is provided on the outer wall of the connector 13 to cooperate therewith. The retaining block 131 can be made of plastic or metal. The cooperation between the retaining notch 184 and the retaining block 131 allows the connecting terminal 14 to be precisely aligned with the insulator 16, thereby improving connection accuracy and reliability.

[0050] Plug 15 may also include a fourth housing 19, which is located at the end of second housing 17 away from receptacle 11 and forms an interference fit with second housing 17. Through holes 191 are formed at both ends of fourth housing 19, through which cables pass and are electrically connected to insulator 16 and connection terminals 14. Fourth housing 19 is made of a high-insulation material, such as polytetrafluoroethylene. This not only provides protection between the cable and insulator 16 but also ensures a stable electrical connection.

[0051] like Figure 6 As shown, when the socket 11 and the plug 15 need to be fixed, the plug 15 is moved toward the socket 11, the first step 182 extends into the insertion space 122, the plug 15 is rotated to align the limiting notch 184 with the limiting block 131, and then continues to move, the insulator 16 extends into the connector 13, so that the pin 142 is inserted into the plug hole 161 of the insulator 16, the wedge surface 173 of the hook 172 abuts against the outer wall of the hanging platform 121, the hook 172 is retracted in the direction close to the insulator 16, the first step 182 continues to extend, the wedge surface 173 of the hook 172 3 no longer abuts against the outer wall of the hanging platform 121, and the barb 172 recovers so that the vertical surface 174 of the barb 172 abuts parallel to the inner wall of the hanging platform 121, and the vertical surface 174 is perpendicular to the inner wall of the first shell 12. There is a gap between the plug arm 171 and the connector 13, the first step 182 fully extends into the insertion space 122, and the second step 183 abuts against the first shell 12. When the plug 15 is moved, the multiple barbs 172 will not separate from the hanging platform 121, the plug 15 is difficult to separate from the socket 11, and the pin 142 is electrically connected to the socket.

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, when the socket 11 and the plug 15 need to be separated, the personnel controls the second step 183 to move in the direction away from the socket 11, and the first step 182 moves, and its front end can abut the wedge surface 173 of the hook 172, and the hook 172 retracts in the direction close to the connecting member 13, and the second step 183 moves to compress the elastic member 175 until the second step 183 abuts the first end 176, and the hook 172 no longer abuts the inner wall surface of the hanging platform 121. Then the plug 15 is moved to make the first step 182 extend out of the insertion space 122, and the socket 11 and the plug 15 are separated. After releasing the second step 183, the elastic member 175 resets and applies a force toward the second step 183 toward the socket 11, so that the third shell 18 moves and the second step 183 abuts against the end of the second shell 17 away from the socket 11. There is a gap between the end of the second step 183 close to the socket 11 and the first end 176, which is convenient for the next movement.

[0053] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: the vertical barb 172 can be retracted inward, allowing the plug arm 171 to extend into the insertion space 122. The barb 172 then recovers and engages with the inner wall of the vertical hanging platform 121 to achieve a fixed connection, thereby improving the stability of the connection. In addition, the wedge-shaped surface 173 of the barb 172 allows the barb 172 to enter the insertion space 122 more smoothly.

[0054] Through the elastic member 175 between the second shell 17 and the third shell 18, when the third shell 18 moves relative to the second shell 17, the first step 182 moves to abut the hook 172, causing the hook 172 to retract, and the second step 183 retracts the elastic member 175 until the second step 183 abuts the first end 176. The plug 15 can be separated from the socket 11, and the elastic member 175 is reset at the same time as the second step 183, which is convenient for reuse.

[0055] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A new Ethernet plug-in connection structure, characterized in that: include: A socket (11) comprises a first shell (12), a connector (13) and a connecting terminal (14); the first shell (12) is sleeved on the connector (13); the connecting terminal (14) is inserted into the connector (13); a hanging platform (121) is protruded from the inner side wall of the first shell (12); and an insertion space (122) is formed between the first shell (12) and the connector (13); as well as A plug (15) comprises an insulator (16) and a second shell (17) sleeved on the insulator (16); one end of the second shell (17) comprises a plurality of spaced plug-in arms (171); the outer surface of the plug-in arms (171) is provided with barbs (172); there is a gap between the plug-in arms (171) and the insulator (16); the barbs (172) can be squeezed and retracted by the first shell (12) so that the plug-in arms (171) can be located in the insertion space (122) and the hanging platform (121) is hung with the barbs (172); or the barbs (172) can be squeezed and retracted by the plug (15) so that the hanging platform (121) is separated from the barbs (172) and the plug-in arms (171) are away from the insertion space (122).

2. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the barb (172) close to the socket (11) is a wedge-shaped surface (173), and the barb (172) is arranged on one group of relatively arranged plug-in arms (171) of a plurality of spaced-apart plug-in arms (171).

3. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (15) further comprises a third shell (18), which is sleeved on the second shell (17), and both ends of the third shell (18) can abut against both ends of the second shell (17). The third shell (18) can move in a direction away from the socket (11) to separate the socket (11) from the plug (15).

4. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third housing (18) is provided with a through slot (181), and the through slot (181) cooperates with the barb (172).

5. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the second shell (17) is also sleeved with an elastic member (175), one end of the elastic member (175) is fixed to the second shell (17), and the other end is in contact with the third shell (18). The elastic member (175) is in a compressed state, which can keep the plug-in arm (171) away from the insertion space (122).

6. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall surface of the third shell (18) is provided with a first step (182) and a second step (183), the first step (182) extends into the insertion space (122), the other end of the elastic member (175) abuts against one end of the second step (183) close to the socket (11), and the second step (183) can compress the elastic member (175) and abut against the outer wall surface of the second shell (17).

7. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the third housing (18) is longer than the length of the insulator (16), and the length of the connecting member (13) is longer than the length of the connecting terminal (14).

8. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third housing (18) is further provided with a limiting notch (184), and the outer wall surface of the connecting member (13) is further provided with a limiting block (131) that cooperates with the limiting notch (184).

9. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plug (15) further includes a fourth shell (19), the fourth shell (19) being connected to one end of the second shell (17), and through holes being provided at both ends of the fourth shell (19), through which cables are passed to be electrically connected to the insulator (16) and the connecting terminal (14).

10. The novel Ethernet plug-in connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barb (172) is perpendicular to the plug-in arm (171), and the hanging platform (121) is perpendicular to the first shell (12).

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