Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and a connector assembly. The connector includes: an insulator in which a terminal jack and a threaded hole communicating with the terminal jack are formed; the terminal is inserted into the terminal jack of the insulator; and the threaded piece is in threaded connection into the threaded hole of the insulator, and the threaded piece is used for fastening one end of a wire to the terminal so as to realize electric connection between the wire and the terminal. According to the utility model, there is no need to form a threaded hole on the terminal, so that the size of the connecting part of the terminal electrically connected with the wire can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. Besides, according to some embodiments of the utility model, the terminal is an integrated punch forming part, so that the cost can be further reduced and the production efficiency can be further improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of connector and the connector assembly comprising the connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, the connector generally includes an insulator, a terminal, a wire and a threaded member. The terminal insertion hole and the mounting hole communicating with the terminal insertion hole are formed in the insulator. The terminal is inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator. The terminal has a block-shaped connecting portion for electrically connecting with the wire, and the wire insertion hole and the threaded hole communicating with the wire insertion hole are formed on the block-shaped connecting portion of the terminal. One end of the wire extends into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator and is inserted into the wire insertion hole on the block-shaped connecting portion of the terminal. The threaded member enters the terminal insertion hole through the mounting hole on the insulator and is screwed into the threaded hole on the block-shaped connecting portion of the terminal, for fastening one end of the wire to the block-shaped connecting portion of the terminal to achieve the electrical connection between the terminal and the wire. In the prior art, since the threaded hole connected with the threaded member needs to be formed on the terminal, the terminal is usually a machined part, and the block-shaped connecting portion for forming the threaded hole has a large thickness, which leads to the increase of cost and the decrease of production efficiency. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one aspect of the above problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulator, which is formed with a terminal insertion hole and a threaded hole communicating with the terminal insertion hole; a terminal, which is inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator; and a threaded member, which is screwed into the threaded hole of the insulator, and is used for fastening one end of a wire to the terminal to achieve the electrical connection between the wire and the terminal.

[0005] According to one exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal is an integrated stamping part.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the terminal includes: a connecting portion, which is used for electrically connecting with the wire; a mating portion, which is used for mating with the mating portion of a mating connector; and a fixing portion, which is located between the connecting portion and the mating portion, and is fixed into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator to fix the terminal in the terminal insertion hole of the insulator.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the fixing portion of the terminal is in a cylindrical shape, the first locking spring plate is formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion, and the clamping groove is formed in the terminal insertion hole of the insulator; the first locking spring plate engages with the clamping groove to lock the terminal in the terminal insertion hole of the insulator.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of first locking springs are formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion of the terminal and are spaced apart in the peripheral direction of the fixing portion, and a plurality of clamping grooves or a single annular clamping groove are formed in the terminal receptacle; the plurality of first locking springs are engaged with the plurality of clamping grooves or simultaneously engaged with the single annular clamping groove.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of second locking springs are further formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion of the terminal, and the plurality of second locking springs are spaced apart in the peripheral direction of the fixing portion and are in interference fit with the inner peripheral wall of the terminal receptacle, so as to fix the terminal in the terminal receptacle.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connecting portion of the terminal has a U-shaped body for accommodating one end of the wire, an opening of the U-shaped body faces a threaded hole on the insulator, and the threaded member enters the U-shaped body through the threaded hole, so as to fasten the one end of the wire to the U-shaped body.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connecting portion of the terminal further has a pair of flat side wing plates connected to both sides of the opening of the U-shaped body, and a guide groove matched with the side wing plates is formed in the insulator, so as to guide the connecting portion of the terminal to be inserted into the terminal receptacle and to be positioned in the peripheral direction of the terminal receptacle.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the insulator has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other in the axial direction, and an insertion cavity for mating with a mating housing of a mating connector is formed in the front portion of the insulator; the terminal receptacle extends from the rear end of the insulator to the insertion cavity along the axial direction of the insulator, and the mating portion of the terminal extends into the insertion cavity.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the mating portion of the terminal is in a cylindrical shape, and the mating portion of the terminal is adapted to be inserted into a mating terminal of the mating connector.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, a plurality of terminal receptacles are formed in the insulator, and the connector comprises a plurality of terminals, and the plurality of terminals are respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal receptacles.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the insulator is an integral injection molding part.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the connector further comprises a wire, one end of which is inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator, and the threaded member fastens one end of the wire to the terminal to achieve electrical connection between the wire and the terminal.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present application, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly comprises a connector; and a counterpart connector, which is counterpart to the connector.

[0018] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present application, the threaded hole is formed in the insulator, thus, there is no need to form a threaded hole in the terminal, thereby being able to reduce the volume of the connection part of the terminal to which the wire is electrically connected, and thus being able to reduce the cost.

[0019] In addition, in the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present application, the terminal is an integrated stamping member, thereby being able to further reduce the cost and improve the production efficiency.

[0020] Other objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent and fully understood from the following description of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a terminal of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 shows an exploded sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 shows a horizontal sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 shows a vertical sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, in which a wire is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description, identical or similar reference numerals indicate identical or similar components. The description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present application, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0028] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are not described in detail in order to simplify the drawings.

[0029] According to one general inventive concept of the present application, a connector is provided. The connector includes: an insulator formed with a terminal insertion hole and a threaded hole communicating with the terminal insertion hole; a terminal inserted into the terminal insertion hole of the insulator; and a threaded member threadedly connected into the threaded hole of the insulator, the threaded member serving to fasten one end of a wire to the terminal to achieve electrical connection between the wire and the terminal.

[0030] According to another general inventive concept of the present application, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: a connector; and a counter connector counter-mated with the connector.

[0031] Figure 1 A perspective view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 An exploded view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 A perspective view schematically showing a terminal 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 An exploded sectional view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 A horizontal sectional view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 A vertical sectional view schematically showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, in which a wire 4 is shown.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 6As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is disclosed. The connector includes an insulator 1, a terminal 2, and a threaded member 3. The insulator 1 has a terminal socket 101 and a threaded hole 102 communicating with the terminal socket 101. The terminal 2 is inserted into the terminal socket 101 of the insulator 1. The threaded member 3 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 102 of the insulator 1. The threaded member 3 is used to fasten one end of a wire 4 to the terminal 2 to achieve an electrical connection between the wire 4 and the terminal 2.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, terminal 2 is a one-piece stamped part. This reduces costs and improves production efficiency.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, terminal 2 includes a connecting portion 21, a mating portion 22, and a fixing portion 20. The connecting portion 21 is used for electrical connection with the wire 4. The mating portion 22 is used for mating with mating terminals (not shown) of a mating connector (not shown). The fixing portion 20 is located between the connecting portion 21 and the mating portion 22. The fixing portion 20 is fixed into the terminal socket 101 of the insulator 1 to fix terminal 2 in the terminal socket 101 of the insulator 1.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing portion 20 of the terminal 2 is cylindrical, and a first locking spring 2a is formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion 20. A slot 101a is formed in the terminal insertion hole 101 of the insulator 1. The first locking spring 2a engages with the slot 101a to lock the terminal 2 in the terminal insertion hole 101 of the insulator 1.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of first locking springs 2a are formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion 20 of the terminal 2, and a plurality of slots 101a or a ring-shaped slot is formed in the terminal insertion hole 101. The plurality of first locking springs 2a engage with the plurality of slots 101a respectively or simultaneously into a ring-shaped slot.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of second locking springs 2b are formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion 20 of the terminal 2. The plurality of second locking springs 2b are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the fixing portion 20 and are press-fitted with the inner peripheral wall of the terminal socket 101 to fix the terminal 2 in the terminal socket 101.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0039] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0040] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0041] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0042] Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0043] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0044] Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0045] As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210. Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 21 of the terminal 2 has a U-shaped body 210 for accommodating one end of the wire 4, and an opening of the U-shaped body 210 faces the threaded hole 102 on the insulator 1, and the threaded member 3 enters the U-shaped body 210 via the threaded hole 102 for fastening the one end of the wire 4 to the U-shaped body 210.

[0046] ​​Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements on them, and the structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without structural or principle conflicts, and these changes shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0047] Although the present application is described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplarily illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0048] Although some embodiments of the general concept of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0049] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Additionally, any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector characterized by comprising: Comprising: an insulator (1) formed with a terminal insertion hole (101) and a threaded hole (102) communicating with the terminal insertion hole (101); a terminal (2) inserted into the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1); and a threaded member (3) threaded into the threaded hole (102) of the insulator (1), the threaded member (3) being used to fasten one end of a wire (4) to the terminal (2) to realize electrical connection between the wire (4) and the terminal (2). The terminal (2) is an integral stamping.

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein:

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: the terminal (2) comprises: a connecting portion (21) for electrical connection with the wire (4); a mating portion (22) for mating with a mating terminal of a mating connector; and a fixing portion (20) between the connecting portion (21) and the mating portion (22), the fixing portion (20) being fixed into the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1) to fix the terminal (2) in the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: the fixing portion (20) of the terminal (2) is cylindrical, a first locking tab (2a) is formed on a peripheral wall of the fixing portion (20), and a clamping groove (101a) is formed in the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1); the first locking tab (2a) engages with the clamping groove (101a) to lock the terminal (2) in the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1).

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: a plurality of first locking tabs (2a) are formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion (20) of the terminal (2) and are spaced apart in the peripheral direction of the fixing portion (20), and a plurality of clamping grooves (101a) or one annular clamping groove is formed in the terminal insertion hole (101); the plurality of first locking tabs (2a) engage with the plurality of clamping grooves (101a) respectively or simultaneously engage into the one annular clamping groove.

6. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: a plurality of second locking tabs (2b) are further formed on the peripheral wall of the fixing portion (20) of the terminal (2), the plurality of second locking tabs (2b) are spaced apart in the peripheral direction of the fixing portion (20) and are in interference fit with an inner peripheral wall of the terminal insertion hole (101) to fix the terminal (2) in the terminal insertion hole (101).

7. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: the connecting portion (21) of the terminal (2) has a U-shaped body (210) for accommodating one end of the wire (4), an opening of the U-shaped body (210) faces the threaded hole (102) on the insulator (1), and the threaded member (3) enters the U-shaped body (210) via the threaded hole (102) to fasten one end of the wire (4) to the U-shaped body (210).

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: ​ The connecting portion (21) of the terminal (2) further has a pair of flat side wing plates (211) connected to both sides of the opening of the U-shaped body (210), and a guide groove (111) is formed in the insulator (1) to cooperate with the side wing plates (211) to guide the connecting portion (21) of the terminal (2) to be inserted into the terminal insertion hole (101) and to be positioned in the circumferential direction of the terminal insertion hole (101).

9. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insulator (1) has a front end and a rear end opposite in the axial direction thereof, and an insertion cavity (103) for mating with a mating connector is formed in the front portion of the insulator (1); The terminal insertion hole (101) extends from the rear end of the insulator (1) to the insertion cavity (103) in the axial direction of the insulator (1), and the mating portion (22) of the terminal (2) extends into the insertion cavity (103).

10. The connector according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mating portion (22) of the terminal (2) is cylindrical, and the mating portion (22) of the terminal (2) is adapted to be inserted into a mating terminal (2) of a mating connector.

11. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of terminal insertion holes (101) are formed in the insulator (1), and the connector includes a plurality of terminals (2) which are respectively inserted into the plurality of terminal insertion holes (101).

12. The connector of claim 1, wherein: The insulator (1) is an integral injection molding.

13. The connector of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A wire (4) having one end inserted into the terminal insertion hole (101) of the insulator (1), The threaded member (3) fastens one end of the wire (4) to the terminal (2) to achieve electrical connection between the wire (4) and the terminal (2).

14. A connector assembly comprising: Including: The connector according to any one of claims 1-13; And A mating connector which mates with the connector.

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