Electric connector with rotation function

Abstract

The utility model relates to an electric connector with a rotation function, which comprises a connector main body and a rotation matching mechanism, and is characterized in that the connector main body is provided with a wire inlet and a wire outlet which are communicated with each other; the rotation matching mechanism is matched with the connector main body; wherein the rotating matching mechanism is configured to be matched with the connector main body subjected to the driving force so as to realize angle adjustment in the direction of the wire outlet of the connector main body, so that the driving force is applied to the connector main body according to the angle adjustment requirement in the direction of the wire outlet; therefore, the angle adjustment effect of the direction of the wire outlet is completed under the cooperation of the rotation cooperation mechanism, and the actual requirement of flexibly adjusting the wire outlet direction of the cable is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connectors, and more particularly to an electrical connector with a rotation function. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors are commonly used electrical connection devices widely applied in industrial automation, sensor connections, fieldbus systems, power supply, and signal transmission. During their use, due to limitations imposed by the application environment—for example, when electrical connectors are used with motors—they typically need to be able to flexibly adjust the direction of their cables to meet specific application requirements.

[0003] However, existing electrical connectors have shortcomings: the direction of the cable exit is fixed, and the direction of the cable exit inside the electrical connector cannot be flexibly adjusted as needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electrical connector with a rotating function that can meet the need for flexible adjustment of the cable outlet direction, in contrast to the above-mentioned prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an electrical connector with a rotation function, characterized in that it includes:

[0006] The connector body has an inlet and an outlet that are interconnected.

[0007] A rotating engagement mechanism engages with the connector body; wherein the rotating engagement mechanism is configured to engage with the connector body after being driven to achieve angular adjustment of the connector body's outlet direction.

[0008] Improvedly, in the electrical connector with rotation function, the connector body has a lower end and a first cavity with openings at both ends. One end of the first cavity is an outlet, and the other end is an inlet. The inlet is located at the lower end, and the outlet is located above the lower end.

[0009] Furthermore, in the electrical connector with rotation function, the rotational mating mechanism includes:

[0010] The base has a second cavity that is rotatably fitted with the connector body and has openings at both the top and bottom ends; wherein the second cavity is configured to allow the lower end of the connector body to be inserted into the second cavity through the upper opening of the second cavity.

[0011] A sleeve is located in the second cavity of the base and forms a third cavity with openings at both the upper and lower ends; wherein the sleeve is configured to allow the lower end of the connector body to be rotatably disposed in the third cavity;

[0012] An elastic element is sleeved on the outer side of the lower end of the connector body and is elastically and telescopically disposed in the space formed between the lower end and the base;

[0013] The sleeve engages with the lower end of the connector body to cause the sleeve to move downward with a limited stroke after being subjected to a downward thrust applied by the lower end. The sleeve engages with the base to form a stroke limiting structure that restricts the downward movement of the sleeve. The base, sleeve, and elastic element form the rotational engagement mechanism.

[0014] In a further improvement, in the electrical connector with a rotating function, a rotating engagement portion is formed at the upper end of the base, and a rotating groove is formed on the connector body to engage with the rotating engagement portion to generate axial rotation; wherein, the rotating engagement portion is configured to enter the rotating groove to generate axial rotation when the connector body pushes the sleeve down to the minimum stroke end.

[0015] Furthermore, in the electrical connector with rotation function, the upper surface of the rotating mating part is formed with a protrusion, and the rotating groove is provided with a plurality of first grooves distributed circumferentially along the rotating groove and capable of rolling contact with the protrusion.

[0016] Improvedly, in the rotating electrical connector, a protrusion is formed on the outer wall of the sleeve, and a second groove is formed on the inner wall of the base that forms the second cavity, which engages with the protrusion to move in and out in the vertical direction after being pushed; wherein the second groove and the protrusion form the stroke limiting structure.

[0017] In a further improvement, in the rotating electrical connector, a boss is formed on the inner sidewall of the sleeve to apply a pushing force to the lower end of the connector body.

[0018] Improvedly, in the electrical connector with rotation function, an annular groove is formed on the inner sidewall of the sleeve, which is axially formed around the third cavity, and an annular portion is formed at the lower end of the connector body, which engages with the annular groove to generate rotation.

[0019] In a further improvement, in the electrical connector with a rotating function, a first sealing ring is provided between the base and the sleeve, and the first sealing ring is sleeved above the protrusion; or / and, a second sealing ring is provided between the base and the sleeve, and the second sealing ring is sleeved below the protrusion.

[0020] Improvedly, in the rotating electrical connector, the central axis of the inlet is perpendicular to the central axis of the outlet.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: In the rotating electrical connector of this utility model, the electrical connector has a connector body and a rotating engagement mechanism. The connector body has an inlet and an outlet that are interconnected. The rotating engagement mechanism cooperates with the connector body. Furthermore, by configuring the rotating engagement mechanism to cooperate with the connector body after being driven, the angle of the outlet direction of the connector body can be adjusted. This satisfies the need to apply a driving force to the connector body according to the angle adjustment requirement of the outlet direction, and then completes the angle adjustment effect of the outlet direction under the cooperation of the rotating engagement mechanism, thus meeting the actual need for flexible adjustment of the cable outlet direction. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electrical connector with rotation function in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the electrical connector shown.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded view of the main structure of the electrical connector.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector body.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sleeve structure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the connector body of the electrical connector shown, when it is not pressed down;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the connector body after it has been pressed down. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] This embodiment provides an electrical connector with a rotation function. Specifically, see [link to documentation]. Figures 1-8As shown, the rotating electrical connector of this embodiment includes a connector body 1 and a rotating engagement mechanism. The connector body 1 has an inlet 1a and an outlet 1b that are interconnected. The rotating engagement mechanism engages with the connector body. The rotating engagement mechanism is configured to engage with the connector body after being driven to adjust the angle of the outlet direction of the connector body.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connector body 1 has a lower end portion 11 and a first cavity 10 with openings at both ends. One end of the first cavity 10 is an outlet 1b, and the other end is an inlet 1a. The inlet 1a is located at the lower end portion 11, and the outlet 1b is located above the lower end portion 11. In this embodiment, the central axis of the inlet 1a and the central axis of the outlet 1b are preferably perpendicular to each other.

[0033] As an implementation of the aforementioned rotational engagement mechanism, this embodiment includes a base 2, a sleeve 3, and an elastic member 4. The base 2 is rotatably engaged with the connector body 1 and forms a second cavity 20 with openings at both the upper and lower ends. The second cavity 20 is configured such that the lower end 11 of the connector body 1 is inserted into the second cavity 20 through the upper opening. The sleeve 3 is located within the second cavity 20 of the base 2 and forms a third cavity 30 with openings at both the upper and lower ends. The sleeve 3 is configured such that the lower end 11 of the connector body 1 is rotatably disposed within the third cavity 30. The elastic member 4 is sleeved on the outside of the lower end 11 of the connector body 1 and is elastically and extensibly disposed within the space formed between the lower end 11 and the base 2. The sleeve 3 engages with the lower end 11 of the connector body 1 such that the sleeve undergoes a limited downward movement after being subjected to a downward thrust applied by the lower end.

[0034] To facilitate rotational engagement between the base and the connector body, in this embodiment, a rotational engagement portion 21 is formed at the upper end of the base 2, and a rotational groove 12 is formed on the connector body 1 to engage with the rotational engagement portion 21 and generate axial rotation. The rotational engagement portion 21 is configured to enter the rotational groove 12 when the connector body 1 pushes the sleeve down to the minimum stroke end, thereby generating axial rotation. Preferably, the rotational groove 12 is designed to extend along the vertical direction.

[0035] To indicate when the connector body rotates relative to the base, in this embodiment of the electrical connector, a protrusion 211 is formed on the upper surface of the rotating mating part 21. This protrusion is preferably an upwardly protruding arc-shaped protrusion. A plurality of first grooves 120 are provided within the rotating groove 12, distributed circumferentially along the groove and capable of rolling contact with the protrusion 211. Thus, during the rotation of the connector body, the protrusion sequentially rolls into contact with each of the first grooves within the rotating groove, producing a "clicking" sound due to this mutual rolling contact.

[0036] To limit the downward travel of the sleeve when pushed by the connector body 1, in this embodiment, a protrusion 31 is formed on the outer side wall of the sleeve 3, and a second groove 200 is formed on the inner side wall of the base 2, which forms the second cavity 20, to engage with the protrusion 31 and allow it to move in and out vertically under pressure. The second groove 200 and the protrusion 31 together form the travel-limiting structure. Thus, once the sleeve is subjected to a downward pushing force from the lower end of the connector body, the protrusion on the sleeve 3 will move out of the second groove of the base and continue to move downward until it reaches the lowest point of the limited travel, where it is stopped by the outer wall of the second groove and cannot move in the opposite direction.

[0037] In this embodiment, a boss 32 is formed on the inner wall of the sleeve to apply a downward pushing force to the lower end 11 of the connector body 1. Thus, when the lower end of the connector body moves downward, it contacts the boss, and the pushing force against the boss causes the entire sleeve to move downward.

[0038] In order to enhance the stability of the lower end of the connector body rotating within the sleeve and ensure that the entire connector rotates more stably to adjust the direction of the connector outlet, in this embodiment, an annular groove 33 is formed on the inner sidewall of the sleeve 3, which is axially formed around the third cavity 30, and an annular portion 111 is formed at the lower end 11 of the connector body 1, which fits into the annular groove 33 to generate rotation.

[0039] To enhance the sealing performance of the entire connector, in this embodiment, a first sealing ring 5 is provided between the base 2 and the sleeve 3, and the first sealing ring 5 is sleeved on the top of the protrusion 31.

[0040] Of course, depending on the actual need for enhanced sealing, a second sealing ring 6 can be provided between the base 2 and the sleeve 3, and the second sealing ring 6 is fitted under the protrusion 31.

[0041] The following combination Figures 1-8 The working principle of the electrical connector in this embodiment is explained as follows:

[0042] When the outlet direction of the connector cable needs to be adjusted, the connector body is manually pressed downwards, causing the lower end of the connector to move downwards within the third cavity of the sleeve. This lower end pushes the sleeve downwards until the protrusion on the outer wall of the sleeve separates from the second groove on the inner wall of the base and continues to move downwards. Due to the downward movement of the connector body after being pressed, the connector body and the base move relative to each other. As the sleeve gradually moves downwards to the lowest point of its limited stroke, the protrusion of the sleeve is restricted by the inner wall of the base and cannot move in the opposite direction (i.e., upwards). The rotating mating part at the upper end of the base enters the rotating groove of the connector body. As long as the user rotates the connector body, the connector body will rotate axially relative to the base, and the annular part at the lower end of the connector body will also rotate along the annular groove of the sleeve. This allows for the adjustment of the angle of the outlet direction on the connector body as needed to meet the adjustment requirements of the cable outlet direction.

[0043] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it should be clearly understood that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrical connector with a rotation function, characterized in that, include: The connector body (1) has an inlet (1a) and an outlet (1b) that are interconnected; A rotating engagement mechanism engages with the connector body (1); wherein the rotating engagement mechanism is configured to engage with the connector body (1) after being driven to achieve angular adjustment of the connector body outlet (1b) direction; Furthermore, the rotating engagement mechanism includes: The base (2) is rotatably fitted with the connector body (1) and forms a second cavity (20) with openings at both the upper and lower ends; wherein the second cavity (20) is configured to allow the lower end (11) of the connector body (1) to be inserted into the second cavity through the upper opening of the second cavity; A sleeve (3) is located in the second cavity (20) of the base (2) and forms a third cavity (30) with openings at both the upper and lower ends; wherein the sleeve (3) is configured such that the lower end (11) of the connector body (1) is rotatably disposed in the third cavity (30).

2. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector body (1) has a first cavity (10) with openings at both ends. One end of the first cavity (10) is an outlet (1b), and the other end of the first cavity (10) is an inlet (1a). The inlet (1a) is located at the lower end (11), and the outlet (1b) is located above the lower end (11).

3. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotational engagement mechanism includes: The elastic element (4) is sleeved on the outside of the lower end (11) of the connector body (1) and is elastically telescopically disposed in the space formed between the lower end (11) and the base (2); The sleeve (3) cooperates with the lower end (11) of the connector body (1) so that the sleeve will have a limited downward movement after being pushed downward by the lower end. The sleeve (3) cooperates with the base (2) to form a stroke limiting structure that restricts the downward movement of the sleeve.

4. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the base (2) is provided with a rotating engagement part (21), and the connector body (1) is provided with a rotating groove (12) that engages with the rotating engagement part (21) to generate axial rotation. The rotating engagement part (21) is configured to enter the rotating groove (12) to generate axial rotation when the connector body (1) pushes the sleeve down to the minimum stroke end.

5. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the rotating mating part (21) is formed with a protrusion (211), and the rotating groove (12) is provided with a plurality of first grooves (120) distributed along the circumference of the rotating groove and capable of rolling contact with the protrusion (211).

6. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 3, characterized in that, A protrusion (31) is formed on the outer side wall of the sleeve (3), and a second groove (200) is formed on the inner side wall of the base (2) that forms the second cavity (20) to accommodate the protrusion (31) moving in and out in the vertical direction after being pushed; wherein the second groove (200) and the protrusion (31) form the stroke limiting structure.

7. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sleeve (3) has a boss (32) that applies a pushing force to the lower end (11) of the connector body (1).

8. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the sleeve (3) is formed with an annular groove (33) axially around the third cavity (30), and the lower end (11) of the connector body (1) is formed with an annular part (111) that fits into the annular groove (33) to generate rotation.

9. The electrical connector with a rotating function according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first sealing ring (5) is provided between the base (2) and the sleeve (3), and the first sealing ring (5) is sleeved above the protrusion (31); or / and, a second sealing ring (6) is provided between the base (2) and the sleeve (3), and the second sealing ring (6) is sleeved below the protrusion (31).

10. The electrical connector with a rotation function according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The central axis of the inlet (1a) is perpendicular to the central axis of the outlet (1b).

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