Male-female connector with limiting function

By setting the limit plate and the clamping block in the male and female connectors, the problem of the terminal block shaking is solved, and the stable connection and safety of the connector are achieved.

CN223487462UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ZHEJIANG TONGSHENG ELECTRONIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422710780.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing connectors, the connection between the terminal blocks is not firm enough and is prone to shaking, which can cause the electrical connection to be disconnected when pulled by external force, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

Limiting plates are respectively provided in the male and female sockets. The insertion of the limiting plates increases the holding force to prevent the connector terminals from shaking in the connector cavity. The limiting plates and the clamping blocks are designed to fix the connector terminals.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the connector terminals from shaking in the connector cavity, improves the connection stability of the connector, avoids the disconnection of the electrical connection due to external force, and improves safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a male-female connector with a limiting function, which comprises a male seat and a female seat, the male seat comprises a male seat shell, a first plug-in terminal and a first limiting plate, the first plug-in terminal is mounted in the male seat shell, the first limiting plate is inserted in the male seat shell under the first plug-in terminal, and the first plug-in terminal is mounted in the first limiting plate. The male seat comprises a male seat shell, a first plug-in terminal and a first limiting plate, the first plug-in terminal is fixed in the male seat shell through the first limiting plate, the female seat comprises a female seat shell, a second plug-in terminal and a second limiting plate, the second plug-in terminal is installed in the female seat shell, and the second limiting plate is inserted in the female seat shell and located under the second plug-in terminal. And the second plugging terminal is fixed in the female seat shell through the second limiting plate. In combination with the structural design of the utility model, the limiting plates are respectively arranged right below the plugging cavities in the male seat and the female seat, the retention force is increased through the insertion of the limiting plates, and the phenomenon that the plugging terminals shake in the plugging cavities is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a male and female connector with a limiting function. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is a device that connects two active devices to transmit current or signals. Connectors are an indispensable component in people's production and daily life.

[0003] However, most existing products only strengthen the connection between the male and female connectors or the board end, while the connection between the terminal block bodies is not firm and there is a wobbling phenomenon. When subjected to external force, the plug and the connector or board end are still connected, but the terminal block will detach from the plug, causing the electrical connection to be broken, which poses a certain safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a male and female connector with a limiting function to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. Most existing products only strengthen the connection between the male and female connectors or the board end, while the connection between the terminal block bodies is not firm and there is a shaking phenomenon. When subjected to external force, the connector and the connector or board end are still connected, but the terminal block will detach from the connector, resulting in the electrical connection being broken, which poses a certain safety hazard.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a male and female connector with a limiting function, comprising a male connector and a female connector. The rear end of the male connector is provided with a connector port into which the female connector can be inserted. The male connector and the female connector are connected by interlocking through the connector port. The male connector includes a male connector housing, a first connector terminal, and a first limiting plate. The first connector terminal is installed inside the male connector housing. The first limiting plate is inserted inside the male connector housing directly below the first connector terminal, and the first connector terminal is fixed inside the male connector housing by the first limiting plate. The female connector includes a female connector housing, a second connector terminal, and a second limiting plate. The second connector terminal is installed inside the female connector housing. The second limiting plate is inserted inside the female connector housing directly below the second connector terminal, and the second connector terminal is fixed inside the female connector housing by the second limiting plate.

[0006] Preferably, the front surface of the male seat housing has a plurality of first insertion cavities, and a first insertion terminal is installed in the first insertion cavity. The front surface of the male seat housing has a first limiting port located directly below the first insertion cavity, and the first limiting port communicates with the first insertion cavity. A first limiting plate for fixing the first insertion terminal is inserted into the first limiting port.

[0007] Preferably, a first card interface is provided in the middle of the surface of the first limiting port, and a first card block is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the first limiting plate at the position opposite to the first card interface, and the first card block is engaged in the first card interface.

[0008] Preferably, the first insertion cavity communicates with the insertion port.

[0009] Preferably, a second connector cavity is provided in the female housing at a position opposite to the first connector cavity, and a second connector terminal is installed in the second connector cavity. A second limiting port is provided in the female housing below the second connector cavity, and the second limiting port communicates with the second connector cavity. A second limiting plate for fixing the second connector terminal is connected in the second limiting port.

[0010] Preferably, a second card interface is provided in the middle of the surface of the second limiting port, and a second card block is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second limiting plate at the position opposite to the second card interface, and the second card block is engaged in the second card interface.

[0011] Preferably, a slot is provided on the top of the inner wall of the connector.

[0012] Preferably, a locking block is fixedly connected to the surface of the female housing at a position opposite to the locking slot, and the male and female seats are fixedly connected by interlocking the locking block and the locking slot.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] Based on the structural design of this utility model, limiting plates are respectively set in the male and female sockets directly below the insertion cavity. The insertion of the limiting plates increases the holding force, so that when the insertion terminal in the insertion cavity is squeezed, the insertion terminal is prevented from shaking in the insertion cavity, which effectively solves the problems mentioned in the background art. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall mating structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the male seat of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the female base of this utility model.

[0019] 1. Male connector; 2. Female connector; 3. Socket; 11. Male connector housing; 12. First connector terminal;

[0020] 13. First limiting plate; 14. First insertion cavity; 15. First limiting port; 16. First card interface;

[0021] 17. First snap-fit ​​block; 21. Female connector housing; 22. Second connector terminal; 23. Second limiting plate;

[0022] 24. Second insertion cavity; 25. Second limiting port; 26. Second card interface; 27. Second card connector block;

[0023] 28. Card block; 31. Card slot. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "inner," "outer," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] like Figure 1-3This is a schematic diagram of a male-female connector with a limiting function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the male-female connector with a limiting function includes a male connector 1 and a female connector 2. The rear end of the male connector 1 is provided with a connector port 3 for the female connector 2 to be inserted into. The male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are connected by interlocking through the connector port 3. The male connector 1 includes a male connector housing 11, a first connector terminal 12, and a first limiting plate 13. The first connector terminal 12 is installed inside the male connector housing 11. The first limiting plate 13 is inserted inside the male connector housing 11 directly below the first connector terminal 12, and the first limiting plate 13 fixes the first connector terminal 12 to the male connector housing 11. The female connector 2 includes a female connector housing 21, a second connector terminal 22, and a second limiting plate 23. The second connector terminal 22 is installed inside the female connector housing 21, and the second limiting plate 23 is inserted into the female connector housing 21 directly below the second connector terminal 22. The second limiting plate 23 fixes the second connector terminal 22 inside the female connector housing 21. In combination with the structural design of this utility model, limiting plates are respectively set in the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 directly below the connector cavity. The insertion of the limiting plate increases the holding force, so that when the connector terminal in the connector cavity is squeezed, the connector terminal is prevented from shaking in the connector cavity, which effectively solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0027] In this embodiment, the front surface of the male seat housing 11 is provided with a plurality of first insertion cavities 14, and a first insertion terminal 12 is installed in the first insertion cavity 14. A first limiting port 15 is provided on the front surface of the male seat housing 11 directly below the first insertion cavity 14, and the first limiting port 15 communicates with the first insertion cavity 14. A first limiting plate 13 for fixing the first insertion terminal 12 is inserted into the first limiting port 15. The first limiting plate 13 is inserted into the first limiting port 15 to increase the holding force. The first insertion terminal 12 in the first insertion cavity 14 is squeezed by the first limiting plate 13, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing the first insertion terminal 12 from shaking in the first insertion cavity 14.

[0028] In this embodiment, a first card interface 16 is provided in the middle of the surface of the first limiting port 15, and a first card block 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the limiting plate 13 at a position opposite to the first card interface 16, and the first card block 17 is engaged in the first card interface 16; the above structural design realizes the fixing effect of the first limiting plate 13 after it is inserted into the first limiting port 15, and prevents the first limiting plate 13 from falling off during use.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first insertion cavity 14 is connected to the insertion port 3. This structural design facilitates the electrical connection between the first insertion terminal 12 in the male socket 1 and the second insertion terminal 22 of the female socket 2 inserted into the insertion port 3.

[0030] In this embodiment, a second connector cavity 24 is provided in the female housing 21 at a position opposite to the first connector cavity 14. A second connector terminal 22 is installed in the second connector cavity 24. A second limiting port 25 is provided in the female housing 21 below the second connector cavity 24 and communicates with the second connector cavity 24. A second limiting plate 23 for fixing the second connector terminal 22 is inserted into the second limiting port 25. The second limiting plate 23 is inserted into the second limiting port 25 to increase the holding force. The second connector terminal 22 in the second connector cavity 24 is squeezed by the second limiting plate 23, thereby preventing the second connector terminal 22 from shaking in the second connector cavity 24.

[0031] In this embodiment, a second card interface 26 is provided in the middle of the surface of the second limiting port 25, and a second card block 27 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the second limiting plate 23 at the opposite position of the second card interface 25, and the second card block 27 is engaged in the second card interface 26; the above structural design realizes the fixing effect of the second limiting plate 23 after it is inserted into the second limiting port 25, and prevents the second limiting plate 23 from falling off during use.

[0032] In this embodiment, a slot 31 is provided on the top of the inner wall of the connector 3, and a block 28 is fixedly connected to the surface of the female housing 21 at the position opposite to the slot 31. The male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are fixedly connected by the block 28 and the slot 31 engaging with each other; thereby solving the problem of fixing the joint connection between the male connector 1 and the female connector 2.

[0033] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A male-female connector with a limiting function, comprising a male connector (1) and a female connector (2), wherein the rear end of the male connector (1) is provided with a connector port (3) for the female connector (2) to be inserted, and the male connector (1) and the female connector (2) are connected by plugging and mating through the connector port (3), characterized in that: The male connector (1) includes a male connector housing (11), a first connector terminal (12), and a first limiting plate (13). The first connector terminal (12) is installed inside the male connector housing (11). The first limiting plate (13) is inserted into the male connector housing (11) directly below the first connector terminal (12), and the first connector terminal (12) is fixed inside the male connector housing (11) by the first limiting plate (13). The female connector (2) includes a female connector housing (21), a second connector terminal (22), and a second limiting plate (23). The second connector terminal (22) is installed inside the female connector housing (21). The second limiting plate (23) is inserted into the female connector housing (21) directly below the second connector terminal (22), and the second connector terminal (22) is fixed inside the female connector housing (21) by the second limiting plate (23).

2. The male and female connector with limiting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The male seat housing (11) has a plurality of first insertion cavities (14) on its front end surface. A first insertion terminal (12) is installed in the first insertion cavity (14). A first limiting port (15) is provided on the front end surface of the male seat housing (11) directly below the first insertion cavity (14). The first limiting port (15) communicates with the first insertion cavity (14). A first limiting plate (13) for fixing the first insertion terminal (12) is inserted into the first limiting port (15).

3. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first limiting port (15) has a first card interface (16) in the middle of its surface. The bottom surface of the first limiting plate (13) is fixedly connected to a first card block (17) at a position opposite to the first card interface (16), and the first card block (17) is engaged in the first card interface (16).

4. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first insertion cavity (14) is connected to the insertion port (3).

5. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female housing (21) has a second connector cavity (24) located opposite to the first connector cavity (14). A second connector terminal (22) is installed in the second connector cavity (24). A second limiting port (25) is provided below the second connector cavity (24) in the female housing (21), and the second limiting port (25) communicates with the second connector cavity (24). A second limiting plate (23) for fixing the second connector terminal (22) is connected in the second limiting port (25).

6. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second limiting port (25) has a second card interface (26) in the middle of its surface. The bottom surface of the second limiting plate (23) is fixedly connected to a second card block (27) at a position opposite to the second card interface (25), and the second card block (27) is engaged in the second card interface (26).

7. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the inner wall of the connector (3) is provided with a slot (31).

8. A male and female connector with a limiting function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the female housing (21) is fixedly connected to a locking block (28) at a position opposite to the locking slot (31), and the male seat (1) and the female seat (2) are connected and fixed by the locking block (28) and the locking slot (31) engaging with each other.