Unlockable terminal dismounting structure at front end of low-voltage connector socket
By using the design of cantilevered locking and plug-in locking components, the problem of overall scrapping caused by unqualified terminals in low-voltage connector sockets is solved, achieving reliable connection and flexible disassembly, and avoiding resource waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422524921.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing low-voltage connector sockets, if the socket terminals are defective, the entire socket must be scrapped and cannot be removed individually, resulting in a waste of resources.
The design employs a cantilevered locking mechanism and a locking element. By cooperating with the movable locking end of the cantilevered locking mechanism and the locking element, an unlockable locking structure for the socket terminals is achieved. Furthermore, the cantilevered locking mechanism and the socket terminals can be unlocked using an unlocking tool.
This design achieves a reliable connection between the socket terminals and the plastic body, while allowing for the individual removal of defective terminals, thus avoiding the scrapping of the entire socket and improving resource utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a disassembly and assembly structure for the front-end unlocking terminal of a low-voltage connector, and more particularly to a disassembly and assembly structure for the front-end unlocking terminal of a low-voltage connector used in driving environments such as automobiles. Background Technology
[0002] Low-voltage connectors used in automotive and other applications include sockets and plugs. The socket comprises a plastic body with multiple terminal holes arranged in a terminal pattern. The socket terminals are installed in these terminal holes. Generally, this installation structure is irreversible; if even one terminal fails to meet specifications, the entire socket must be discarded. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a removable terminal assembly / disassembly structure for the front end of a low-voltage connector socket, which enables a reliable connection between the socket's plastic body and the socket terminals, while allowing for the removal of the socket terminals when necessary, thus preventing the entire socket from becoming unusable. To this end, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0004] A low-voltage connector socket front-end unlockable terminal disassembly and assembly structure is provided. The socket includes a socket body, in which multiple terminal holes are provided according to the terminal arrangement, and the socket terminals are installed in the terminal holes. The characteristic is that the terminal hole wall is provided with a cantilever latch, the front end of the cantilever latch is a movable locking end, and can form an unlockable latching structure with the socket terminal inserted from the rear end into the terminal hole.
[0005] The socket also includes a locking component, which is inserted into the socket body. The locking component is provided with a locking part, which can be inserted into the back of the cantilever lock to lock the cantilever lock and the socket terminal, and can be unlocked by pulling back the locking component.
[0006] A locking structure is provided between the locking member and the socket body so that the locking member can be locked when the locking part locks the cantilevered latch and the socket terminal.
[0007] The front end of the socket body is provided with a first insertion hole or a first slot corresponding to the cantilever lock unlocking part, for the first unlocking tool to be inserted to release the cantilever lock from the socket terminal.
[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention may also adopt the following further technical solutions, or combine these further technical solutions:
[0009] The cantilevered locking mechanism has a cam structure at its front end, which serves as the unlocking part and can be opened by cooperating with the first unlocking tool to unlock the connection with the socket terminal.
[0010] The socket terminal has a recessed part on one side of the socket hole wall that cooperates with the cantilever lock. The front end of the recessed part has a limiting surface that engages with the cantilever lock.
[0011] The plurality of terminal holes are arranged in a row, and slots are provided on the back of the row of terminal holes for the locking part to be inserted; the locking part is a plug plate.
[0012] The front end of the socket body is provided with a second socket or a second slot for the insertion of a second unlocking tool to unlock the locking device and the socket body.
[0013] The locking component is equipped with a second cantilevered latch, the second cantilevered latch having a latch head that engages with the socket body, and the latch head of the second cantilevered latch having a cam surface that cooperates with a second unlocking tool so that it can be pushed by the second unlocking tool to release the engagement between the second cantilevered latch and the socket body.
[0014] The socket body is provided with a limiting structure for the second unlocking tool. The locking member is provided with a mating part that hooks with the second unlocking tool after the cam surface, so that when the unlocking tool is pulled back, the locking member can be pulled upward at the same time by the mating part engaging with the upper hook part of the second unlocking tool.
[0015] The mating part is a protrusion, and the second unlocking tool is provided with a groove so that the protrusion can enter and hook into the mating part through the groove wall.
[0016] By adopting the technical solution of this utility model, the plastic body of the socket and the socket terminals can be reliably connected, while the socket terminals can be removed when necessary, thus avoiding the scrapping of the entire socket. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of the low-voltage connector socket of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the low-voltage connector socket of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in the illustrated embodiment.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the unlocking tool.
[0021] Figure 5 For Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the internal structure of the socket using the AA cross-section as an example, and shows a schematic diagram before the unlocking tool is inserted into the socket to unlock it.
[0022] Figure 6 For Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the internal structure of the socket using a BB cross-section as an example, and shows a schematic diagram of the unlocking tool being inserted into the socket to unlock it.
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part D.
[0024] Figure 8 This is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the low-voltage connector socket of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the process of inserting the unlocking tool into the socket before unlocking.
[0026] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the needle removal process.
[0027] Figure 11 For Figure 2 Taking the CC section as an example, this is a schematic diagram before unlocking.
[0028] Figure 12 For Figure 2 Taking the CC section as an example, after unlocking, Figure 10 The diagram shown illustrates the process of inserting the pin into the socket.
[0029] Figure 13 For Figure 2 Taking the CC section as an example, after unlocking, Figure 10 The diagram shown illustrates the insertion of the pin into the socket. Detailed Implementation
[0030] Referring to the accompanying drawings, this utility model provides a detachable terminal assembly / disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket. The socket includes a socket body 1, in which multiple terminal holes 10 are arranged according to the terminal arrangement. Socket terminals 2 are installed in the terminal holes 10. A cantilevered locking mechanism 11 is provided on the wall of the terminal hole. The front end of the cantilevered locking mechanism 11 is a movable locking end, and it is provided with a locking head 110 protruding inward toward the terminal hole 10, thus forming an detachable locking structure with the socket terminal 2 inserted into the terminal hole 10 from the rear end.
[0031] The socket also includes a locking member 3, which is inserted into the socket body 1. The locking member 3 is provided with a locking part 31, which can be inserted into the back of the cantilever lock 11 to lock the cantilever lock 11 and the socket terminal 2, and can be unlocked by pulling back the locking member 3.
[0032] A locking structure is provided between the locking member 3 and the socket body 1 so that the locking member 3 can be locked when the locking part 31 locks the cantilever lock 11 and the socket terminal 2.
[0033] The front end of the socket body 1 is provided with a first slot 12 corresponding to the cantilever lock unlocking part 111 of the terminal hole 10, for the first unlocking tool 4 to be inserted to release the cantilever lock 11 from the socket terminal 2.
[0034] The first unlocking tool 4 is provided with a handle 41 and an end pin 42.
[0035] The front end of the cantilevered locking mechanism 11 is provided with a cam structure as the unlocking part 111, which cooperates with the first unlocking tool to be pushed open and unlocked from the engagement with the socket terminal 2.
[0036] The socket terminal 2 has a recess 21 on one side of the socket hole wall that cooperates with the cantilever lock 11. The recess 21 protrudes into the socket hole and can guide the plug when it is inserted. The front end of the recess 21 is provided with a limiting surface 22, which engages with the cantilever lock (the lock head 110).
[0037] The plurality of terminal holes 10 are arranged in a row, and a slot 12 is provided on the back of the row of terminal holes 10 for the locking part 30 to be inserted; the locking part 30 is an insert plate.
[0038] The front end of the socket body 1 is provided with a second socket 13 for the insertion of a second unlocking tool 5 to unlock the locking member 3 and the socket body 1. The second unlocking tool 5 is provided with a handle 51 and an end pin 52.
[0039] The locking member 3 is provided with a second cantilevered locking mechanism 32. The second cantilevered locking mechanism 32 is provided with a locking head 33 that engages with the socket body 1. The socket body 1 is provided with a limiting position 14 that cooperates with the locking head 33. The second cantilevered locking mechanism 32 is provided with a cam surface 34 that cooperates with the second unlocking tool 5 in front of the locking head 33, so that it can be pushed by the second unlocking tool 5 to release the engagement between the second cantilevered locking mechanism 32 and the socket body 1.
[0040] The socket body 1 is provided with a limiting structure for the second unlocking tool 5, namely the limiting 14. The locking member 3 is provided with a mating part 35 that hooks with the unlocking tool after the cam surface 34, so that when the second unlocking tool 5 is pulled back, the locking member 3 can be pulled upward at the same time by the mating part 35 engaging with the upper hook part of the second unlocking tool 5.
[0041] The mating part 35 is a protrusion, and the second unlocking tool 5 is provided with a groove 53 so that the protrusion can enter and engage with the mating part 35 through the groove wall.
[0042] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0043] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "installed," "set," "equipped with," "connected," "linked," and "sleeve" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "one end," "the other end," "outer side," "inner side," "horizontal," "end," "length," "outer end," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "first" and "second" are also used only for the sake of brevity in description and do not indicate or imply relative importance.
Claims
1. A detachable terminal assembly / disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket, the socket comprising a socket body, wherein the socket body has a plurality of terminal holes arranged in a terminal configuration, and the socket terminals are installed in the terminal holes; characterized in that, The terminal hole wall is provided with a cantilevered latch, the front end of which is a movable locking end, and can form an unlockable latching structure with the socket terminal inserted into the terminal hole from the rear end; The socket also includes a locking component, which is inserted into the socket body. The locking component is provided with a locking part, which can be inserted into the back of the cantilever lock to lock the cantilever lock and the socket terminal, and can be unlocked by pulling back the locking component. A locking structure is provided between the locking member and the socket body so that the locking member can be locked when the locking part locks the cantilevered latch and the socket terminal. The front end of the socket body is provided with a first insertion hole or a first slot corresponding to the cantilever lock unlocking part, for the first unlocking tool to be inserted to release the cantilever lock from the socket terminal.
2. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cantilevered locking mechanism has a cam structure at its front end, which serves as the unlocking part and can be opened by cooperating with the first unlocking tool to unlock the connection with the socket terminal.
3. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The socket terminal has a recessed part on one side of the socket hole wall that cooperates with the cantilever lock. The front end of the recessed part has a limiting surface that engages with the cantilever lock.
4. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of terminal holes are arranged in a row, and slots are provided on the back of the row of terminal holes for the locking part to be inserted; the locking part is a plug plate.
5. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the socket body is provided with a second socket or a second slot for the insertion of a second unlocking tool to unlock the locking device and the socket body.
6. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The locking component is equipped with a second cantilevered latch, the second cantilevered latch having a latch head that engages with the socket body, and the latch head of the second cantilevered latch having a cam surface that cooperates with a second unlocking tool so that it can be pushed by the second unlocking tool to release the engagement between the second cantilevered latch and the socket body.
7. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The socket body is provided with a limiting structure for the second unlocking tool. The locking member is provided with a mating part that hooks with the second unlocking tool after the cam surface, so that when the unlocking tool is pulled back, the locking member can be pulled upward at the same time by the mating part engaging with the upper hook part of the second unlocking tool.
8. The unlockable terminal disassembly structure for a low-voltage connector socket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The mating part is a protrusion, and the second unlocking tool is provided with a groove so that the protrusion can enter and hook into the mating part through the groove wall.