Rapid multi-channel waterproof connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rapid multi-channel waterproof connector comprising an electric connection assembly which comprises a main housing; the cover plate is fixedly arranged on the main shell; the electrical connection female terminal mechanism is arranged in the main shell; the plurality of electric connection male terminal mechanisms respectively penetrate through the main shell and are detachably and electrically connected with the electric connection female terminal mechanisms; the plurality of waterproof cover assemblies are detachably arranged on the main shell respectively; the electrical connection male terminal mechanism comprises a clamping cover; the plurality of electric connection male terminals are detachably and electrically connected to the electric connection female terminal mechanisms respectively; the plurality of elastic sheets are detachably arranged in the card cover respectively; and the wrenches are movably and detachably arranged on the clamping cover respectively and are in contact connection with the corresponding elastic sheets respectively. According to the utility model, through the combined arrangement of the electrical connection female terminal mechanism and the electrical connection male terminal mechanism, automatic production is facilitated, and the problem of low production efficiency of the existing multi-channel waterproof connector is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically, to a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are common components used to achieve electrical connections, enabling the transmission of electricity or signals. Existing multi-channel waterproof connectors, which can achieve simultaneous conduction of multiple channels, are generally manufactured using welding and encapsulation processes, which can only be done manually. This makes the production process complex and the assembly efficiency low. At the same time, with the continuous increase in labor costs, the production cost of multi-channel waterproof connectors is also constantly rising. Therefore, a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector is provided to solve the problem of low production efficiency of existing multi-channel waterproof connectors. Utility Model Content

[0003] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a quick-release multi-channel waterproof connector to solve the problem of low production efficiency of existing multi-channel waterproof connectors.

[0004] This utility model provides a quick-access, multi-channel waterproof connector, which can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] This utility model discloses a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector, which includes an electrical connection assembly, comprising a main housing, the main housing being a hollow cavity; a cover plate fixedly disposed on the main housing; an electrical connection female terminal mechanism disposed in the main housing; multiple electrical connection male terminal mechanisms that are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection female terminal mechanism and respectively penetrate the main housing; and multiple waterproof cover assemblies, which are detachably disposed on the main housing.

[0006] The electrical connection male terminal mechanism includes a cover that is detachably snapped onto the main housing; multiple electrical connection male terminals that are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection female terminal mechanism; multiple spring pieces that are detachably disposed in the cover and respectively disposed opposite to the corresponding electrical connection male terminals; and multiple wrenches that are movably and detachably disposed on the cover and respectively contact and connect with the corresponding spring pieces.

[0007] In one embodiment, the main housing includes a main cavity, and the electrical connection female terminal mechanism is disposed in the main cavity; a plurality of connectors are respectively disposed on the main cavity, and a plurality of waterproof cover assemblies are respectively detachably threadedly connected to the corresponding connectors.

[0008] In one embodiment, a sealing groove is provided on the side of the main cavity opposite to the cover plate, and a first sealing element is detachably disposed in the sealing groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connector has multiple slots through its side; the cover has multiple buckles on its side, and each buckle can be detachably engaged in the corresponding slot.

[0010] In one embodiment, the electrical connection female terminal mechanism includes a plurality of first trays that are detachably stacked, the first trays being made of insulating material; and a plurality of first electrical connection female terminals that are respectively engaged in the corresponding first trays and are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first electrical connection female terminal includes a copper sheet and a plurality of first connecting tubes; the copper sheet is an interconnected connection body; the plurality of first connecting tubes are respectively disposed on the side of the copper sheet, and one end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism is detachably electrically connected to the first connecting tube.

[0012] In one embodiment, the electrical connection female terminal mechanism includes a plurality of second electrical connection female terminals and at least one second support plate; the plurality of second electrical connection female terminals are stacked sequentially from bottom to top and do not contact each other, and are respectively detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism; at least one second support plate is respectively disposed between two adjacent second electrical connection female terminals, and the second support plate is made of insulating material.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second electrical connection female terminal includes a PCB board and a plurality of second connecting tubes; the plurality of second connecting tubes are respectively fixedly disposed on the PCB board and electrically connected to each other, and one end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism is detachably electrically connected to the second connecting tubes.

[0014] In one embodiment, the inner side of the cover is provided with a plurality of locking strips; the two ends of the wrench are respectively provided with grooves, which are movably and detachably disposed on the corresponding locking strips.

[0015] In one embodiment, the waterproof cap assembly includes a connecting pipe detachably threaded to the main housing; a tail cap detachably threaded to the connecting pipe; and a rubber plug detachably disposed in the tail cap.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model's quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector are as follows:

[0017] This utility model discloses a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector. A female electrical terminal is formed by copper sheets and electrical connecting tubes, or a PCB board and electrical connecting tubes. The female electrical terminal and a support plate are combined to form the female electrical terminal mechanism. A male electrical terminal mechanism is assembled using a cover, a male electrical terminal, a spring, and a wrench. The electrical connection between the female and male electrical terminal mechanisms facilitates automated production, effectively solving the problem of low production efficiency in existing multi-channel waterproof connectors and significantly improving production efficiency. Simultaneously, the wrench facilitates the electrical connection of the connecting wires, thereby enhancing the quick-connect function of the multi-channel waterproof connector. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The exploded structural diagram of a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector of this utility model shown includes an electrical connection assembly and a waterproof cover assembly.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical connection assembly.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The exploded structural diagram of the electrical connection assembly shown includes a main housing, a first electrical connection female terminal mechanism, and an electrical connection male terminal mechanism;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the main housing.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The exploded structural diagram of the first electrical connection female terminal mechanism shown includes a support plate;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the tray.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 1The figure shown is an exploded view of the second electrical connection female terminal mechanism in a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism shown.

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows an exploded view of the waterproof cover assembly.

[0029] The diagram indicates the following: 10, electrical connection assembly; 11, main housing; 111, main cavity; 1111, fixing hole; 1112, through hole; 1113, sealing groove; 112, connector; 1121, notch; 1122, first connection hole; 1123, snap hole; 1124, external thread; 1125, second seal; 12, cover plate; 13, first electrical connection female terminal mechanism; 131, first support plate; 1311, first snap groove; 1312, limiting post; 1313, limiting hole; 132, first electrical connection female terminal; 1321, copper sheet; 1322, first electrical connection tube; 14, electrical connection... Male terminal mechanism; 141, cover; 1411, buckle; 1412, locking strip; 1413, second connecting hole; 142, male electrical connection terminal; 1421, electrical connector; 1422, contact copper sheet; 143, spring; 144, wrench; 1441, groove; 15, first seal; 20, waterproof cover assembly; 21, connecting pipe; 22, tail cover; 23, second female electrical connection terminal mechanism; 231, second female electrical connection terminal; 2311, PCB board; 2312, second electrical connection tube; 232, second support plate; 2321, second slot; 24, rubber plug; 30, connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only one part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Please see Figure 1and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model discloses a quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector, comprising an electrical connection assembly 10 and multiple waterproof cover assemblies 20. The electrical connection assembly 10 is a multi-channel electrical connection body, through which multiple channels are interconnected electrically. Multiple waterproof cover assemblies 20 are detachably mounted on the electrical connection assembly 10. In this embodiment, four waterproof cover assemblies 20 are detachably mounted on the electrical connection assembly 10; in other embodiments, the number of waterproof cover assemblies 20 can be two, three, five, or other plurality, the specific number depending on actual needs.

[0033] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 10 includes a main housing 11, a cover plate 12, a first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13, and multiple electrical connection male terminal mechanisms 14. The main housing 11 is a hollow cavity. The cover plate 12 is fixedly mounted on the main housing 11, and the two together form a sealed hollow cavity. The first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 is disposed in the cavity, and the multiple electrical connection male terminal mechanisms 14 are respectively detachably electrically connected to the first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 through the main housing 11. Specifically, in order to enhance the sealing performance of the connection between the main housing 11 and the cover plate 12, a first sealing element 15 is provided at the connection position between the main housing 11 and the cover plate 12. Preferably, the first sealing element 15 is made of silicone.

[0034] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the main housing 11 includes a main cavity 111 and multiple connectors 112. The main cavity 111 is a hollow cavity, and a first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 is disposed in the main cavity 111. Multiple connectors 112 are respectively disposed on the main cavity 111, and multiple waterproof cover assemblies 20 are respectively detachably threadedly connected to the corresponding connectors 112. Specifically, the main cavity 111 is a rectangular cavity, and multiple fixing holes 1111 and sealing grooves 1113 are respectively provided on the side opposite to the cover plate 12. Screws pass through the cover plate 12 and the fixing holes 1111 in sequence, thereby fixing the cover plate 12 to the main cavity 111. The first sealing element 15 is detachably disposed in the sealing groove 1113. Multiple through holes 1112 are provided through the inner wall of the main cavity 111, and multiple electrical connection male terminal mechanisms 14 are respectively detachably electrically connected to the first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 disposed in the main cavity 111 through the corresponding through holes 1112.

[0035] Please see Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, four connectors 112 are symmetrically arranged on the side of the main cavity 111; each connector 112 has a plurality of notches 1121; each connector 112 also has a plurality of first connecting holes 1122 through it, which are connected to corresponding through holes 1112, and the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14 is detachably disposed in the first connecting hole 1122; each connector 112 has a plurality of locking holes 1123 through it, and the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14 is detachably locked onto the connector 112 through the plurality of locking holes 1123; an external thread 1124 is provided on the outer side of the connector 112, and the waterproof cover assembly 20 is detachably threaded onto the connector 112 through the external thread 1124; in order to enhance the sealing performance of the waterproof cover assembly 20 and the connector 112, a second sealing member 1125 is provided at the connection position between the waterproof cover assembly 20 and the connector 112, preferably, the second sealing member 1125 is made of silicone.

[0036] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 includes multiple first trays 131 and multiple first electrical connection female terminals 132; the multiple first trays 131 are detachably stacked and are made of insulating material; the multiple first electrical connection female terminals 132 are engaged in the corresponding first trays 131 and are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14; to enhance the safety distance between two adjacent electrical connection male terminal mechanisms 14, at least one empty first tray 131 is provided between two adjacent electrical connection male terminal mechanisms 14. Specifically, the first tray 131 is provided with multiple first slots 1311, and the first electrical connection female terminals 132 are engaged in the corresponding first trays 131 through the first slots 1311; the upper and lower sides of the first tray 131 are respectively provided with multiple limiting posts 1312 and multiple limiting holes 1313, and two adjacent first trays 131 are detachably stacked and connected through the cooperation of the limiting posts 1312 and the limiting holes 1313. Specifically, the first electrical connection female terminal 132 includes a copper sheet 1321 and a plurality of first connecting tubes 1322. The copper sheet 1321 is an interconnected connection body. The plurality of first connecting tubes 1322 are respectively disposed on the side of the copper sheet 1321. One end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14 is detachably electrically connected to the first connecting tube 1322. Preferably, the copper sheet 1321 and the plurality of first connecting tubes 1322 are integrally formed.

[0037] Please see Figure 8As shown, the second electrical connection female terminal mechanism 23 includes a plurality of second electrical connection female terminals 231 and at least one second support plate 232; the plurality of second electrical connection female terminals 231 are stacked sequentially from bottom to top and do not contact each other, and are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14; at least one second support plate 232 is respectively disposed between two adjacent second electrical connection female terminals 231, and is made of insulating material to prevent short circuit between two adjacent second electrical connection female terminals 231. Specifically, the second electrical connection female terminal 231 includes a PCB board 2311 and a plurality of second connecting tubes 2312; the plurality of second connecting tubes 2312 are respectively fixedly disposed on the PCB board 2311 and electrically connected to each other, and one end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14 is detachably electrically connected to the second connecting tube 2312; the second support plate 232 is provided with a plurality of second slots 2321, and the second connecting tubes 2312 are engaged on the corresponding second support plate 232 through the second slots 2321.

[0038] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 9As shown, in this embodiment, the electrical connection male terminal mechanism 14 includes a cover 141, multiple electrical connection male terminals 142, multiple spring pieces 143, and multiple wrenches 144. The cover 141 is detachably snapped into the connector 112. One end of each of the multiple electrical connection male terminals 142 is detachably electrically connected to a corresponding first electrical connection tube 1322 or a second electrical connection tube 2312. The multiple spring pieces 143 are detachably disposed in the cover 141 and are respectively positioned opposite to one end of the corresponding electrical connection male terminal 142. The spring pieces 143 and the electrical connection male terminals 142 cooperate to perform a clamping operation on the connecting wire 30. The multiple wrenches 144 are movably and detachably disposed on the cover 141 and are in contact with the corresponding spring pieces 143, which enables the corresponding spring pieces 143 to be tightly snapped into the electrical connection male terminals 142. Specifically, the cover 141 has multiple latches 1411 on its side, which are detachably engaged in corresponding latch holes 1123, thereby achieving the engagement connection between the cover 141 and the connector 112. The cover 141 has multiple retaining strips 1411 on its inner side, and a wrench 144 is detachably mounted on one of these strips, allowing the wrench 144 to move within the upper limit of the cover 141. The cover 141 also has multiple second connecting holes 1413, which are respectively positioned opposite to the corresponding first connecting holes 1122. The positions correspond; the male electrical connector 142 includes an electrical connector 1421 and a contact copper piece 1422. The electrical connector 1421 is cylindrical and is detachably electrically connected to the corresponding first electrical connector 1322 or second electrical connector 2312. The contact copper piece 1422 is fixedly disposed at one end of the electrical connector 1421 and is disposed opposite to the corresponding spring piece 143. The two ends of the wrench 144 are respectively provided with grooves 1441. The grooves 1441 are movably and detachably disposed on the corresponding retaining strip 1411, so that the wrench 144 can move at the upper limit of the retaining cover 141.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the waterproof cover assembly 20 includes a connector 21, a tail cap 22, and a rubber plug 24; the connector 21 is detachably threaded onto the connector 112; the tail cap 22 is detachably threaded onto the connector 21; and the rubber plug 24 is detachably disposed in the tail cap 22; the waterproof performance of the multi-channel connector is enhanced by the cooperation of the connector 21, the tail cap 22, and the rubber plug 24.

[0040] It should be noted that the specific automatic assembly process of the quick-assembly multi-channel waterproof connector of this utility model is as follows: Assemble the first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 according to the specific arrangement of the first support plate 131 and the first electrical connection female terminal 132, or assemble the second electrical connection female terminal mechanism 23 according to the specific arrangement of the first support plate 232 and the second electrical connection female terminal 231; then place the assembled first electrical connection female terminal mechanism 13 or second electrical connection female terminal mechanism 23 into the main housing 11, and then thread the cover plate 12 onto the main housing 11; then install the electrical connection male terminal 142, the spring 143 and the wrench 144 into the connector 112 in sequence, and then snap the cover 141 into the connector 112, thereby completing the assembly operation of the electrical connection component 10; finally, thread the waterproof cover component 20 onto the side of the main housing 11, thereby completing the automatic assembly process of the multi-channel connector.

[0041] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector, characterized in that, include: An electrical connection assembly, comprising a main housing, the main housing being a hollow cavity; A cover plate fixedly mounted on the main housing; An electrical connection female terminal mechanism is provided in the main housing; a plurality of electrical connection male terminal mechanisms are respectively detachably electrically connected to the main housing and the electrical connection female terminal mechanism; Multiple waterproof cover assemblies are detachably mounted on the main housing; The electrical connection male terminal mechanism includes a cover that is detachably snapped onto the main housing; multiple electrical connection male terminals that are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection female terminal mechanism; multiple spring pieces that are detachably disposed in the cover and respectively disposed opposite to the corresponding electrical connection male terminals; and multiple wrenches that are movably and detachably disposed on the cover and respectively contact and connect with the corresponding spring pieces.

2. The quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main housing includes a main cavity, and the electrical connection female terminal mechanism is disposed in the main cavity; a plurality of connectors are respectively disposed on the main cavity, and a plurality of waterproof cover assemblies are respectively detachably threadedly connected to the corresponding connectors.

3. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, A sealing groove is provided on the side of the main cavity opposite to the cover plate, and the first sealing element is detachably installed in the sealing groove.

4. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector has multiple slots through its side; the cover has multiple buckles on its side, and each buckle can be detachably engaged in the corresponding slot.

5. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connection female terminal mechanism includes a plurality of first trays, which are detachably stacked, and the first trays are made of insulating material; and a plurality of first electrical connection female terminals, which are respectively engaged in the corresponding first trays and are detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism.

6. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first electrical connection female terminal includes a copper sheet and a plurality of first connecting tubes; the copper sheet is an interconnected connection body; the plurality of first connecting tubes are respectively disposed on the side of the copper sheet, and one end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism is detachably electrically connected to the first connecting tube.

7. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connection female terminal mechanism includes a plurality of second electrical connection female terminals and at least one second support plate; the plurality of second electrical connection female terminals are stacked sequentially from bottom to top and do not contact each other, and are respectively detachably electrically connected to the electrical connection male terminal mechanism; at least one second support plate is respectively disposed between two adjacent second electrical connection female terminals, and the second support plate is made of insulating material.

8. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second electrical connection female terminal includes a PCB board and a plurality of second connecting tubes; the plurality of second connecting tubes are respectively fixedly disposed on the PCB board and electrically connected to each other, and one end of the electrical connection male terminal mechanism is detachably electrically connected to the second connecting tube.

9. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the cover is provided with multiple locking strips; the two ends of the wrench are respectively provided with grooves, which are movably and detachably mounted on the corresponding locking strips.

10. A quick-connect multi-channel waterproof connector according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The waterproof cap assembly includes a connecting pipe detachably threaded to the main housing; a tail cap detachably threaded to the connecting pipe; and a rubber plug detachably disposed in the tail cap.

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