Connector with sheath

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with a sheath, which comprises an insulating body and a plurality of terminals inserted into the insulating body along the insertion direction, and further comprises the sheath detachably inserted and fixed with the insulating body, one ends of the plurality of terminals are inserted into the insulating body, and the other ends of the plurality of terminals extend towards the sheath and penetrate through the sheath; according to the utility model, the height of the cable can be changed by adjusting the number of the sheaths so as to adapt to more different use scenes. According to the design, not only is the universality of the connector improved, but also the requirement for an additional adapter or converter is reduced, the cost is reduced, and the installation process is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector with a sheath. Background Art

[0002] Connectors play a crucial role in connecting electronic devices and components. They must not only ensure reliable electrical connections but also adapt to changing usage environments and device requirements. Technological advancements and diverse application scenarios are driving higher demands on connector size and shape. Traditional connector designs are often fixed, with height and shape immutable once manufactured. This design limits the connector's applicability across diverse devices and applications, particularly where space is limited or customized solutions are required. Furthermore, fixed-height connectors may not meet the installation requirements of all devices, such as two-way boards with large spacing. This necessitates the purchase of additional adapters or converters, increasing cost and complexity. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a connector with a sheath, the height of which can be changed by adjusting the sheath to adapt to more different usage scenarios.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a connector with a sheath, comprising an insulating body and a plurality of terminals inserted in the insulating body along the plug-in direction, and also comprising a sheath that is detachably plugged and fixed to the insulating body, one end of the plurality of terminals being inserted in the insulating body and the other end extending toward the sheath and passing through the sheath.

[0005] Furthermore, the sheath is clamped to one end of the insulating body through a clamping assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the snap-on assembly includes an insert block and a slot that is plugged into and engaged with the insert block. The insert block is fixedly arranged on a side of the sheath facing the insulating body or on a side of the insulating body facing the sheath. The slot is opened on a side of the insulating body facing the sheath or on a side of the sheath facing the insulating body. When the insert block is inserted into the slot, the sheath is plugged and fixed to the insulating body.

[0007] Furthermore, a first positioning component is provided between the sleeve and the insulating body, and the first positioning component includes a first positioning column and a first positioning hole for positioning with the first positioning column, the first positioning column is protruded on the side of the insulating body facing the sleeve or protruded on the side of the sleeve facing the insulating body, and the first positioning hole is recessed on the side of the sleeve facing the insulating body or recessed on the side of the insulating body facing the sleeve, and the first positioning column and the first positioning hole can be plugged in and matched to position the insulating body and the sleeve.

[0008] Furthermore, a second positioning component is provided on the sheath, and the second positioning component includes a first positioning member provided on the sheath toward one end of the insulating body and a complementary second positioning member provided on the sheath away from one end of the insulating body. The first positioning member is positioned and matched with the second positioning member of another sheath, and the second positioning member is used to position and match with the first positioning member of another sheath.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a grounding component arranged on the sheath and the insulating body.

[0010] Furthermore, the grounding assembly includes a first grounding plate, which is passed through and fixed to the insulating body and the sheath along the plugging direction, and the first grounding plate is passed through one end of the sheath to form a first grounding mounting end.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two first grounding plates, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the sheath and the insulating body. The sheath and the insulating body are jointly provided with a limiting groove for installing the first grounding plate. The limiting groove passes through the sheath and the insulating body along the plug-in direction, and the first grounding plate is passed through and limited in the limiting groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the insulating body is larger than the dimension toward one end of the sheath, so as to form a limiting step for limiting the movement of the first grounding piece toward the sheath, and the dimension of the first grounding piece toward one end of the insulating body is adapted to the dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the insulating body, forming a limiting portion for limiting the position of the limiting step, and the dimension of the first grounding piece toward one end of the sheath is adapted to the dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the sheath so as to be able to be passed through it.

[0013] Furthermore, the grounding assembly further includes a second grounding plate, which is fixed to the insulating body and the sheath along the plugging direction, and the second grounding plate is passed through one end of the sheath to form a second grounding mounting end;

[0014] The second grounding plate is inserted through the sheath and the insulating body. The end of the second grounding plate away from the insulating body extends out of the sheath and is bent in a direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction to form a bent section. The bent section clamps the terminal on the sheath. The end of the second grounding plate away from the sheath extends to the outer wall of the insulating body.

[0015] The shielded connector of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the connector's height can be varied by adjusting the number of shields, adapting to a wider range of usage scenarios. This design not only improves the connector's versatility but also reduces the need for additional adapters or converters, reducing costs and simplifying the installation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a connector with a sheath according to the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structures of the sheath, terminals, first grounding plate, etc. in an embodiment of the sheathed connector of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a hidden portion of the terminals in an embodiment of a connector with a sheath according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the insulating body of an embodiment of a connector with a sheath according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of a connector with a sheath according to the present invention.

[0022] The meanings of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:

[0023] Insulating body 1, boss portion 11, plug-in cavity 12, terminal 2, penetration section 21, bending section 22, sheath 3, through-hole 31, first hole section 311, second hole section 312, third hole section 313, snap-on assembly 4, insert block 41, slot 42, guide slope 43, grounding assembly 5, first grounding plate 51, limiting portion 511, first grounding mounting end 512, second grounding plate 52, bending section 521, second grounding mounting end 522, limiting groove 53, limiting step 531, first positioning assembly 6, first positioning column 61, first positioning hole 62, second positioning assembly 7, second positioning column 71. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention comprises a sheathed connector comprising an insulating body 1, a plurality of terminals 2 inserted into the insulating body 1 along a plugging direction, and a sheath 3 removably plugged into and fixed to the insulating body 1. The plurality of terminals 2 have one end inserted into the insulating body 1 and the other end extending toward and through the sheath 3. The sheath 3 and the insulating body 1 are connected to each other via a set of snap-fit ​​components 4. Grounding components 5 are also provided on the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1 for grounding the connector.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The sheath 3 is provided with a plurality of through-holes 31 extending through the sheath 3 along the direction of insertion. The sizes of the through-holes 31 match those of the terminals 2 so that the terminals 2 can be inserted therein along the direction of insertion. Each through-hole 31 includes a first hole section 311, a third hole section 313, and a second hole section 312 located between the first hole section 311 and the third hole section 313 along the direction of insertion. The first hole section 311, the second hole section 312, and the third hole section 313 are connected in sequence. The second hole section 312 is located on the side of the first hole section 311 away from the insulating body 1 and is perpendicular to the first hole section 311. The second hole section 312 extends through the side wall of the sheath 3 away from the insulating body 1, perpendicular to the side of the first hole section 311. The third hole section 313 is located at the end of the second hole section 312 away from the first hole section 311 and is perpendicular to the second hole section 312. The side of the third hole section 313 perpendicular to the second hole section 312 passes through the sheath 3. The terminal 2 includes a penetration section 21 and a bent section 22 that respectively match the first hole section 311, the second hole section 312, and the third hole section 313. The penetration section 21 matches the first hole section 311 to be penetrated within the first hole section 311. The penetration section 21 extends from the through-hole 31 in a direction toward the insulating body 1. The penetration section 21 is provided with a protrusion. When the penetration section 21 is penetrated within the first hole section 311, the protrusion is configured to tightly engage with the first hole section 311, thereby ensuring a tighter engagement between the penetration section 21 and the first hole section 311 and preventing it from coming out. The bending trajectory of the bent section 22 matches the second hole section 312 and the third hole section 313 so that it can be locked in the second hole section 312 and the third hole section 313. The bent section 22 cooperates with the second hole section 312 and the third hole section 313 to limit the terminal 2. The end wall of the second hole section 312 can limit the terminal 2 in the insertion direction, preventing the terminal 2 from moving in the insertion direction.

[0027] A boss portion 11 is formed on the side of the insulating body 1 away from the sheath 3, for mating with an external connector. The boss portion 11 is formed by a protrusion from the sidewall of the insulating body 1 in the mating direction. The boss portion 11 defines a through-hole 12 extending away from the sheath 3. The through-hole section 21 extends from the end extending out of the sheath 3 toward the insulating body 1 and into the through-hole 12.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the snap-on assembly 4 includes an insert block 41 and a slot 42 that is plugged in with the insert block 41. The insert block 41 is fixedly provided on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1, or the insert block 41 can be provided on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3. Correspondingly, the slot 42 should be opened on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3, or the slot 42 is opened on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1. Both of the above settings are acceptable, as long as the plug-in connection between the insert block 41 and the slot 42 can be achieved. In this embodiment, the first setting is taken as an example, that is, the insert block 41 is fixedly provided on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1, and the slot 42 should be opened on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3. The insert block 41 is disposed on the side wall of the sheath 3 along the insertion direction. The insert block 41 has a guiding slope 43. This slope narrows the end of the insert block 41 from farther away from the slot 42 to closer to the slot 42, making it easier for the end of the insert block 41 to enter the slot 42 and reducing the possibility of the end of the insert block 41 being scratched by the opening of the slot 42. The aforementioned clamping assembly 4 comprises two sets, symmetrically disposed on either side of the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1. This symmetrical arrangement ensures more uniform force between the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, and a more stable clamping connection.

[0029] A first positioning component 6 is further provided between the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1. The first positioning component 6 includes a first positioning column 61 and a first positioning hole 62 that is positioned and matched with the first positioning column 61. The first positioning column 61 is protruded on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3, or the first positioning column 61 is protruded on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1. Correspondingly, the first positioning hole 62 is recessed on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1, or the first positioning hole 62 is recessed on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3. In this embodiment, the first setting is taken as an example, that is, the first positioning column 61 is protruded on the side of the insulating body 1 facing the sheath 3, and the first positioning hole 62 is recessed on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1. The first positioning column 61 and the first positioning hole 62 can be plugged together to position the insulating body 1 and the sheath 3.

[0030] The sheath 3 is also provided with a second positioning assembly 7. This second positioning assembly 7 includes a first positioning member disposed on the end of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1 and a complementary second positioning member disposed on the end of the sheath 3 facing away from the insulating body 1. The first positioning member is positioned and engaged with the second positioning member of another sheath 3, while the second positioning member is positioned and engaged with the first positioning member of yet another sheath 3. For example, if the first positioning member is a plug, the second positioning member is a socket that mates with the plug; if the first positioning member is a clip, the second positioning member is a slot that snaps into engagement with the clip. In this embodiment, the first positioning member is a socket, and the second positioning member is a second positioning post 71. The socket is recessed on the side of the sheath 3 facing the insulating body 1, while the second positioning post 71 is protruding on the side of the sheath 3 facing away from the insulating body 1. Specifically, in this embodiment, the socket can be the first positioning hole 62, as long as the second positioning post 71 is positioned to mate with the first positioning hole 62. That is, the first positioning hole 62 can cooperate with the first positioning post 61 to connect the sheath 3 to the insulating body 1, and the second positioning hole can also cooperate with the second positioning post 71 to connect the sheath 3 to another sheath 3. In this way, the user can freely select the number of sheaths 3 as needed and connect them in sequence to adjust the height of the insulating body 1.

[0031] The grounding assembly 5 includes a first grounding plate 51 and a second grounding plate 52. Two first grounding plates 51 are located on opposite sides of the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, respectively. Both the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1 define retaining slots 53 for receiving the first grounding plates 51. Each retaining slot 53 extends through the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1 along the insertion direction. The dimension of the retaining slot 53 facing the insulating body 1 is larger than the dimension facing the sheath 3, forming a retaining step 531 that limits movement of the first grounding plate 51 toward the sheath 3. The dimension of the first grounding plate 51 facing the insulating body 1 matches the dimension of the retaining slot 53 facing the insulating body 1, forming a retaining portion 511 that limits the position of the retaining step 531. The dimension of the first grounding plate 51 facing the sheath 3 matches the dimension of the retaining slot 53 facing the sheath 3, allowing the first grounding plate 51 to pass through the retaining slot 53. One end of the first grounding plate 51 away from the insulating body 1 is bent in a direction perpendicular to the plugging direction and away from the sheath 3 to form a first grounding mounting end 512, which is used for welding to a PCB board or connecting to a grounding wire.

[0032] There are four second grounding plates 52, which are distributed in a rectangular shape at the four corners of the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1. Each second grounding plate 52 is fixed to the insulating body 1 and the sheath 3 along the plug-in direction. Specifically, the second grounding plate 52 is inserted through the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1. The end of the second grounding plate 52 away from the insulating body 1 extends out of the sheath 3 and bends in a direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction to form a bent section 521. The bent section 521 clamps the terminal 2 on the sheath 3. The bent section 521 extends away from the middle of the sheath 3 and forms a second grounding mounting end 522. The second grounding mounting end 522 is used for welding to a PCB board or connecting to a grounding wire. The end of the second grounding plate 52 away from the sheath 3 extends to the outer wall of the insulating body 1. The first grounding plate 51 and the second grounding plate 52 are both inserted through the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, providing grounding for both the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, resulting in a strong grounding effect. Furthermore, the two first grounding plates 51 and the four second grounding plates 52 are spaced apart throughout the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, thereby conducting away any charges distributed throughout the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1, further enhancing the grounding effect.

[0033] One embodiment of the connector with a sheath of the present invention works as follows: during assembly, the number of the sheaths 3 required is first determined based on the height requirements of the connector, so that the sum of the heights of the selected sheaths 3 and the height of the insulating body 1 meets the usage requirements.

[0034] Then, several of the sheaths 3 are assembled together in the following manner: the second positioning post 71 of one of the sheaths 3 is inserted into the first positioning hole 62 of another sheath 3, so that the two sheaths 3 are plugged together. The remaining sheaths 3 are plugged together in the same manner.

[0035] Finally, the plurality of sleeves 3 that are sequentially plugged in are connected to the insulating body 1. The assembly method is as follows: the first positioning column 61 on the insulating body 1 is inserted into the first positioning hole 62 of the sleeve 3 closest to the insulating body 1. At the same time, the plug 41 on the sleeve 3 is inserted into the slot 42 of the insulating body 1. At this time, the plurality of sleeves 3 are plugged into the insulating body 1.

[0036] At this point, we can assemble the terminals 2, the first grounding plate 51, and the second grounding plate 52. Insert the terminals 2 into the through-holes 31 one by one, specifically, along the direction from the sheath 3 to the insulating body 1. Also insert the four second grounding plates 52 into the sheath 3 and the insulating body 1 in the same direction. Insert the first grounding plate 51 into the retaining groove 53 along the direction from the insulating body 1 to the sheath 3 until the retaining portion 511 abuts the retaining step 531.

[0037] Compared to existing technologies, the sheathed connector of the present invention can adjust its height by adjusting the number of sheaths 3 to accommodate a wider range of usage scenarios. This design not only improves the versatility of the connector, but also reduces the need for additional adapters or converters, reducing costs and simplifying the installation process.

[0038] This patent specification is intended to describe and demonstrate the technical solution of the invention and does not constitute a guarantee or commitment for any product. The embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation consistent with the technical solution of the present invention falls within the scope of protection of the present invention. The patent applicant and holder reserve all rights to the present invention, including the right to amend and interpret the specification and claims.

Claims

1. A connector with a sheath, comprising an insulating body and a plurality of terminals inserted into the insulating body along a plugging direction, characterized in that: The connector further comprises a sheath which is detachably plugged and fixed to the insulating body. One end of a plurality of the terminals is inserted into the insulating body and the other end extends toward and through the sheath.

2. The connector with a sheath according to claim 1, wherein: The sheath is clamped to one end of the insulating body through a clamping assembly.

3. The connector with a sheath according to claim 2, wherein: The card connection assembly includes an insert block and a slot that is plugged into and matched with the insert block. The insert block is fixedly arranged on the side of the sheath facing the insulating body or on the side of the insulating body facing the sheath. The slot is opened on the side of the insulating body facing the sheath or on the side of the sheath facing the insulating body. When the insert block is inserted into the slot, the sheath is plugged and fixed to the insulating body.

4. The connector with a sheath according to claim 1, wherein: A first positioning component is also provided between the sleeve and the insulating body, and the first positioning component includes a first positioning column and a first positioning hole for positioning with the first positioning column. The first positioning column is convexly provided on the side of the insulating body facing the sleeve or convexly provided on the side of the sleeve facing the insulating body, and the first positioning hole is concavely provided on the side of the sleeve facing the insulating body or concavely provided on the side of the insulating body facing the sleeve. The first positioning column and the first positioning hole can be plugged in and matched to position the insulating body and the sleeve.

5. The connector with a sheath according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second positioning component is provided on the sheath, and the second positioning component includes a first positioning member provided on one end of the sheath toward the insulating body and a complementary second positioning member provided on one end of the sheath away from the insulating body. The first positioning member is positioned and matched with the second positioning member of another sheath, and the second positioning member is used to position and match with the first positioning member of another sheath.

6. The connector with a sheath according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a grounding component arranged on the sheath and the insulating body.

7. The connector with a sheath according to claim 6, characterized in that: The grounding assembly includes a first grounding piece, which is passed through the insulating body and the sheath along the plugging direction and fixed thereto. The first grounding piece is passed through one end of the sheath to form a first grounding mounting end.

8. The connector with a sheath according to claim 7, wherein: There are two first grounding plates, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the sheath and the insulating body. The sheath and the insulating body are jointly provided with a limiting groove for installing the first grounding plate. The limiting groove passes through the sheath and the insulating body along the plug-in direction, and the first grounding plate is passed through and limited in the limiting groove.

9. The connector with a sheath according to claim 8, wherein: The dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the insulating body is larger than the dimension toward one end of the sheath, so as to form a limiting step for limiting the movement of the first grounding piece toward the sheath. The dimension of the first grounding piece toward one end of the insulating body is adapted to the dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the insulating body, forming a limiting portion for limiting the position of the limiting step. The dimension of the first grounding piece toward one end of the sheath is adapted to the dimension of the limiting groove toward one end of the sheath so as to be able to be inserted therein.

10. The connector with a sheath according to claim 6, wherein: The grounding assembly further includes a second grounding plate, which is fixed to the insulating body and the sheath along the plugging direction, and the second grounding plate is passed through one end of the sheath to form a second grounding mounting end; The second grounding plate is inserted through the sheath and the insulating body. The end of the second grounding plate away from the insulating body extends out of the sheath and is bent in a direction perpendicular to the plug-in direction to form a bent section. The bent section clamps the terminal on the sheath. The end of the second grounding plate away from the sheath extends to the outer wall of the insulating body.

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