Signal connector

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a signal connector which can be used for signal transmission between cables, between a cable and an instrument and between instruments, and the signal can be a radio frequency signal and the like. The signal connector has a first axis direction. The signal connector comprises a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit and a locking unit. The second connecting unit is in butt joint with the first connecting unit in the first axis direction. The locking unit comprises a lock hook component and a lock column. The lock hook part is rotationally connected to one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, and the lock column is arranged on the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The latch hook component can be switched between an unlocking position and a locking position. In the locking position, the lock hook component can be clamped with the lock column in the first axis direction. The signal connector is simple and convenient to operate, can improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency, and is favorable for ensuring the consistency of products and the stability of signal transmission.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of communication equipment, and in particular to a signal connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] The signal connector is a communication connection component, which can be used to realize communication connection between cables, between a cable and an instrument, and between instruments.

[0003] In the related art, the signal connector includes a first connecting unit and a second connecting unit, the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be threadedly connected, and are used to realize connection and fixation between the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. Generally, this connection mode is mostly hand-tightened or tightened by a movable wrench, and the tightening degree is uncontrollable, which leads to poor product consistency of the formed signal connector, and the problem of unreliable connection of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit is prone to occur. Moreover, the operation of this connection mode is relatively complicated, and the installation and disassembly efficiency is relatively low.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a scheme to overcome or alleviate the above-mentioned defects is still a technical problem to be solved by the person skilled in the art. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a signal connector, which is rotated by operating a hook component to realize locking and unlocking of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, is simple to operate, can improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency, and is beneficial to guarantee the product consistency and signal transmission stability.

[0006] The embodiment of the present application provides a signal connector, which can be used for signal transmission between cables, between a cable and an instrument, and between instruments, and the signal may, for example, be a radio frequency signal. The signal connector has a first axis direction. The signal connector includes a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit and a locking unit. The second connecting unit can be connected to the first connecting unit in a butt joint manner, and the butt joint direction is the first axis direction. The locking unit includes a hook component and a locking column. The hook component is rotationally connected to one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, and the locking column is arranged on the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The rotation of the hook component is controlled to switch the hook component between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the hook component can be clamped with the locking column along the first axis direction. In the unlocked position, the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be separated.

[0007] In the above scheme, the locking unit is configured in the embodiment of the present application. In actual use, only the hook component needs to be rotated to drive the hook component and the lock post to be connected or separated, so that the locking or unlocking of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be realized. The operation is convenient, and the installation and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector can be greatly improved.

[0008] Moreover, compared with the uncontrollable tightening degree of the threaded connection in the related art, the clamping connection of the hook component and the lock post in the embodiment of the present application is more intuitive, which can help users to identify and judge whether the locking unit is reliably connected, thereby helping to ensure the product consistency of the formed signal connector, and further improving the connection reliability of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit.

[0009] In addition, the clamping between the hook component and the lock post is a rigid connection, and there is basically no problem of reliability attenuation of elastic connection in a long-term use process, that is, the reliability of the connection can be ensured for a long time. That is, in the embodiment of the present application, the connection reliability of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be relatively high, and accordingly, the signal transmission between the two can be relatively stable, and the signal transmission quality can be relatively high.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the hook component includes a connecting beam part and two hook beam parts, the two hook beam parts are arranged at intervals on the connecting beam part, and the two hook beam parts and the connecting beam part can be an integral structure formed integrally. Alternatively, the two hook beam parts and the connecting beam part can be prepared separately and then assembled. The two hook beam parts are rotationally connected to one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The number of lock posts is two, and the two lock posts can be arranged on the other of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. In the locked position, the two hook beam parts can be clamped with the two lock posts along the first axis direction.

[0011] In this way, one hook component can simultaneously realize clamping with two lock posts, which helps to improve the connection reliability of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. Moreover, the two hook beam parts can be synchronously rotated under the driving of the connecting beam part without being driven separately, and the operation is more convenient. This also has a relatively positive significance for improving the disassembly efficiency of the signal connector.

[0012] In actual application, the number of the above hook components can also be multiple, for example, N, N>1. At this time, the number of lock posts can be 2N, wherein every two are a group, that is, there are N groups of lock posts. In the locked position, the N hook components can be clamped with the N groups of lock posts one by one.

[0013] It should be understood that in some other implementations of the embodiments of the present application, the hook component can also not include the connecting beam part, i.e., the hook component can only include the hook beam part, and in this case, the structure of the hook component can be simpler.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the connecting beam part includes a first handgrip part, and in the locked position, the first handgrip part is arranged in a gap with the outer wall surface of the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The gap can serve as an operation gap, and a user can insert a finger or other operation tool into the gap to exert an unlocking driving force on the connecting beam part, so that the hook component can be conveniently driven to rotate, so that the hook component can be switched from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0015] Specifically, the first handgrip part can have a first handgrip surface, and in the locked position, the first handgrip surface can face the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit and form a gap with the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The first handgrip surface can be a curved surface or a flat surface.

[0016] The connecting beam part can only include the first handgrip part described above, i.e., the connecting beam part can be arranged in a gap with the outer wall surface of the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. Alternatively, the connecting beam part can further include a first base part, and in the locked position, the first base part and the first handgrip part can be arranged along the first axis direction; the first base part can be fitted with the outer wall surface of the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, so as to improve the stability of the hook component in the locked position.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the hook beam part includes a base beam and a hook, and the base beam and the hook can be an integrated structure formed integrally; alternatively, the base beam and the hook can be manufactured separately and then assembled. The base beam is provided with a mounting hole, and one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be provided with a hinge shaft, and the base beam can be rotationally connected to the hinge shaft through the mounting hole. The hook and the connecting beam part are both located on the base beam, and the hook is used to be clamped with the lock cylinder along the first axis direction. In the locked position, the connecting beam part and the hook are located on two sides of the mounting hole along the first axis direction. Alternatively, in the locked position, the connecting beam part and the hook are both located on the same side of the mounting hole along the first axis direction.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the base beam is provided with a guide groove at a portion of the base beam facing the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit along the axial direction of the mounting hole. The guide groove is in communication with the mounting hole and extends to the outer wall surface of the base beam. In this way, when the base beam and the first connecting unit are assembled or disassembled, the guide groove can accommodate the hinge shaft and guide the hinge shaft, so that the hinge shaft can be conveniently inserted into or separated from the mounting hole, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector provided by the embodiment.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the base beam comprises a second handle portion, and the second handle portion is spaced apart from one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The space can also serve as an operation gap, so that a user can conveniently apply a driving force to the second handle portion, thereby facilitating the assembly or disassembly of the base beam and the hinge shaft, and improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector provided by the embodiment. Specifically, the space can be formed between the second handle surface and one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit. The second handle surface can be a curved surface or a flat surface.

[0020] The base beam can only comprise the second handle portion described above, that is, the base beam can be spaced apart from the outer wall surface of one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit; in this way, when the base beam is rotated, the friction between the base beam and one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be relatively small, thereby improving the smoothness of the rotation of the base beam. Alternatively, the base beam can further comprise a second base portion, and the second base portion can be in abutment with one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit along the axial direction of the mounting hole; in this way, the relative movement of the hooking component and one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit along the second axis direction can be reduced, thereby improving the installation reliability of the hooking component in one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the hooking component has a clasp. The clasp is provided with a locking groove, and in the locking position, the locking column is inserted into the locking groove, and both groove side walls of the locking groove can abut against the locking column along the first axis direction; in this way, the locking reliability can be improved to a greater extent. Alternatively, in the locking position, the clasp can be located on one side of the locking column along the first axis direction; in this way, the structure of the clasp can be relatively simple.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the first connecting unit comprises a sleeve part, and the second connecting unit comprises a first inserting part, the first inserting part being capable of being inserted into the sleeve part. Among the first inserting part and the sleeve part, one is provided with a limiting groove, and the other is provided with a limiting block. The limiting block is capable of being inserted into the limiting groove, so that the relative rotation of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be limited, and the connection reliability of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit can be further improved. Moreover, the cooperation of the limiting block and the limiting groove can also serve as positioning and guiding, and the insertion smoothness of the first inserting part and the sleeve part can be improved, which is relatively positive for ensuring the accurate connection of the hook part and the lock post.

[0023] The number of the limiting blocks and the limiting grooves can each be one. Alternatively, the number of the limiting blocks and the limiting grooves can each be greater than or equal to two, and the number of the limiting blocks and the limiting grooves can be consistent, and each limiting block can be inserted into each limiting groove one by one.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the first connecting unit comprises a sleeve part, and the sleeve part has a first axial end face, the second connecting unit comprises a first inserting part, the first inserting part being capable of being inserted into the sleeve part, and a partial region of the first inserting part is provided with external threads, and the sleeve part can cover the external threads to shield and protect the external threads.

[0025] The radio frequency connector further comprises a first sealing part, which is arranged between the end of the sleeve part close to the first axial end face and the second connecting unit, and can block the gap between the sleeve part and the first inserting part, so as to reduce the entry of impurities such as dust and water vapor from the outside into the interior of the signal connector through the gap, and the influence on the normal work of the signal connector. Moreover, this structure design can also form good protection for the external threads, and can reduce the erosion of impurities such as dust and water vapor on the external threads, so that the external threads can ensure the structural integrity for a long time.

[0026] In the embodiments of the present application, the sleeve part and the first inserting part are not connected by threads, that is, the sleeve part and the aforementioned external threads do not need to be threadedly matched. Therefore, the external threads in the embodiments of the present application are mainly arranged to improve the universality of the signal connector, and even if the first connecting unit or the locking unit is damaged, the second connecting unit in the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application can still be used in cooperation with the first connecting unit with internal threads in the signal connector in the related art, and the whole is not scrapped.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the first inner insertion part or the outer sleeve part is provided with a first annular groove, and the first sealing member is arranged in the first annular groove to improve the installation stability of the first sealing member, and the first sealing member can realize radial sealing between the first inner insertion part and the outer sleeve part.

[0028] Alternatively, the second connecting unit is provided with a first stepped surface, the first stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axis direction, the first sealing member is arranged between the first stepped surface and the first axial end surface, and the first sealing member can realize axial sealing between the outer sleeve part and the second connecting unit.

[0029] Alternatively, the second connecting unit is provided with a first stepped surface, the first stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axis direction, the first sealing member includes a radial sealing part and an axial sealing part, the radial sealing part is located on the radial inner side of the outer sleeve part, and the axial sealing part is located between the first stepped surface and the first axial end surface. At this time, radial sealing and axial sealing can exist between the outer sleeve part and the first inner insertion part at the same time, and the sealing reliability between the first inner insertion part and the outer sleeve part can be improved to a greater extent.

[0030] In a possible implementation, the signal connector further includes a second sealing member. The first connecting unit has a second stepped surface, the second stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axis direction, the first inner insertion part has a second axial end surface, and the second sealing member is located between the second axial end surface and the second stepped surface to realize axial sealing between the first inner insertion part and the first connecting unit.

[0031] In a possible implementation, the signal connector further includes a third sealing member, the first connecting unit includes a second inner insertion part, at least a part of the first inner insertion part is in a cylindrical shape, the second inner insertion part can be inserted into the first inner insertion part along the first axis direction, and the third sealing member is arranged between the first inner insertion part and the second inner insertion part to realize radial sealing between the first inner insertion part and the second inner insertion part.

[0032] It should be understood that, in some other implementations of the embodiments of the present application, the second sealing member and the third sealing member can be combined into one whole, so that installation can be more convenient; at this time, the whole is a special-shaped sealing member, which includes a radial sealing part and an axial sealing part, the axial sealing part can play the role of the second sealing member, and the radial sealing part can play the role of the third sealing member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 A structure schematic view of an implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application, in which the hook member is in a locked position;

[0034] Figure 2A structure diagram of one implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiment of the present application, in which the hook component is in the unlocked position;

[0035] Figure 3 A structure diagram of another implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiment of the present application, in which the hook component is in the locked position;

[0036] Figure 4 A structure diagram of the first implementation of the hook component;

[0037] Figure 5 A structure diagram of the second implementation of the hook component;

[0038] Figure 6 A structure diagram of the third implementation of the hook component;

[0039] Figure 7 A structure diagram of the fourth implementation of the hook component;

[0040] Figure 8 A structure diagram of the fifth implementation of the hook component;

[0041] Figure 9 A structure diagram of the sixth implementation of the hook component;

[0042] Figure 10 A partial sectional view of one implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 11 A partial enlarged view of Figure 10 ;

[0044] Figure 12 A structure diagram of one variant of Figure 11 ;

[0045] Figure 13 A structure diagram of another variant of Figure 11 ;

[0046] Figure 14 A connection structure diagram of the second connection unit, the lock post and the first sealing component;

[0047] Figure 15 A structure diagram of the first connection unit.

[0048] Reference signs:

[0049] 1000 - first connecting unit; 1100 - hinge shaft; 1200 - sleeve part; 1210 - first axial end surface; 1220 - limiting block; 1300 - second inner insertion part; 1310 - second annular groove; 1400 - second step surface;

[0050] 2000 - second connecting unit; 2100 - first inner insertion part; 2110 - external thread; 2120 - second axial end surface; 2130 - first annular groove; 2140 - limiting groove; 2200 - first step surface;

[0051] 3000 - locking unit; 3100 - locking hook component; 3110 - connecting beam part; 3111 - first base; 3112 - first handgrip part; 3112A - first handgrip surface; 3112B - opposite wall surface; 3120 - locking hook beam part; 3121 - base beam; 3121A - mounting hole; 3121B - guide groove; 3121C - second base; 3121D - second handgrip part; 3121D1 - second handgrip surface; 3122 - clamping hook; 3122A - locking slot; 3122B - guide wall surface; 3122C - clamping wall surface; 3122D - clamping step surface; 3122E - abutting wall surface; 3130 - weight-reducing hole; 3200 - locking column;

[0052] 4000 - first sealing component; 4100 - radial sealing part; 4200 - axial sealing part;

[0053] 5000 - second sealing component;

[0054] 6000 - third sealing component;

[0055] P - first axial direction; Q - second axial direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", "third" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the terms "mount", "connect", "connection" should be interpreted broadly, for example, "connection" can be removable connection, or non-removable connection, can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium. Among them, "rotary connection" means that the two are connected and can rotate relative to each other after connection.

[0059] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or apparatus including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or apparatus. Without more limitations, the element defined by the sentence "including a" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or apparatus including the element.

[0060] Please refer to Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 The structure diagram of one implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application, wherein the hook component is in the locked position. Figure 2 The structure diagram of one implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application, wherein the hook component is in the unlocked position. Figure 3 The structure diagram of another implementation of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application, wherein the hook component is in the locked position.

[0061] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiments of the present application provide a signal connector, which has a first axis direction P, and includes a first connection unit 1000, a second connection unit 2000 and a locking unit 3000.

[0062] In specific application, the first connection unit 1000 can be connected with a first to-be-connected component, the second connection unit 2000 can be connected with a second to-be-connected component, then the second connection unit 2000 can be connected with the first connection unit 1000, so as to realize the communication connection between the first to-be-connected component and the second to-be-connected component. The docking direction of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 is the aforementioned first axis direction P.

[0063] Here, the embodiments of the present application do not limit the specific types of the first to-be-connected component and the second to-be-connected component, i.e., do not limit the specific application scenarios of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application. In fact, the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application can be applied to any scenario requiring signal (such as radio frequency signal) connection. For example, the first to-be-connected component and the second to-be-connected component can both be cables. For another example, the first to-be-connected component and the second to-be-connected component can both be instruments. For another example, one of the first to-be-connected component and the second to-be-connected component can be a cable, and the other can be an instrument.

[0064] In addition, the embodiments of the present application also do not limit the specific structure of the communication connection part in the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000, which is not the focus of improvement of the embodiments of the present application, and can be determined by referring to related technologies by those skilled in the art in actual application.

[0065] The locking unit 3000 includes a hook component 3100 and a lock post 3200. The hook component 3100 is rotationally connected to the first connection unit 1000. Specifically, the first connection unit 1000 can have a hinge shaft 1100, and the hook component 3100 can be rotationally connected to the hinge shaft 1100 to realize the rotational connection of the hook component 3100 and the first connection unit 1000. In the embodiments of the present application, the axis direction of the hinge shaft 1100 can be defined as the second axis direction Q, and the second axis direction Q and the first axis direction P can be arranged at an angle, which can be 90 degrees or the like. The lock post 3200 is located in the second connection unit 2000.

[0066] In specific use, the hook component 3100 can rotate around the second axis direction Q to switch between the unlocked position and the locked position. As shown in Figure 1 In the locked position, the hook component 3100 can be clamped with the lock post 3200 along the first axis direction P to realize the connection locking of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000. As shown in Figure 2 In the unlocked position, the hook component 3100 can be separated from the lock post 3200, and the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 can be conveniently separated.

[0067] In this way, the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application only needs to rotate the hook component 3100 to realize the locking or unlocking of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000, which is convenient to operate and can greatly improve the installation and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector.

[0068] Moreover, compared with the uncontrollable tightening degree of the threaded connection in the related art, the clamping connection between the hook component 3100 and the lock post 3200 in the embodiment of the application is more intuitive, which can facilitate the user to identify and determine whether the locking unit 3000 is reliably connected, and is beneficial to guarantee the product consistency of the formed signal connector, and thus the connection reliability of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 can be improved. In addition, the clamping connection between the hook component 3100 and the lock post 3200 is a rigid connection, and there is basically no problem of reliability attenuation of the elastic connection in the long-term use, that is, the reliability of the connection can be guaranteed for a long time. That is to say, in the embodiment of the application, the connection reliability of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 can be relatively high, and accordingly, the signal transmission between the two can be relatively stable, and the signal transmission quality can be relatively high.

[0069] It should be understood that, in some other implementations of the embodiments of the application, as shown in Figure 3 The hook component 3100 can also be rotationally connected to the second connection unit 2000, and the lock post 3200 can be arranged on the first connection unit 1000, so that the locking and unlocking of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 can also be realized by rotating the hook component 3100. For the convenience of description, the embodiments of the application are described below by taking the hook component 3100 rotationally connected to the first connection unit 1000 and the lock post 3200 arranged on the second connection unit 2000 as an example.

[0070] Please refer to Figures 4-9 , Figure 4 for the structure diagram of the first implementation of the hook component; Figure 5 for the structure diagram of the second implementation of the hook component; Figure 6 for the structure diagram of the third implementation of the hook component; Figure 7 for the structure diagram of the fourth implementation of the hook component; Figure 8 for the structure diagram of the fifth implementation of the hook component; Figure 9 for the structure diagram of the sixth implementation of the hook component.

[0071] As Figures 4-6As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the hook component 3100 can include a connecting beam portion 3110 and two hook beam portions 3120, which can be arranged at intervals on the connecting beam portion 3110 so as to improve the structural strength of the hook component 3100. The connecting beam portion 3110 and the two hook beam portions 3120 can be an integral structure formed integrally, so that the hook component 3100 can be relatively simple to manufacture; of course, the connecting beam portion 3110 and the two hook beam portions 3120 can also be manufactured separately and then assembled, and the specific assembly process can be, for example, welding, riveting, bonding, screw connection, etc., which is not limited here as long as it can ensure the reliability of the connection.

[0072] In the locked position, the two hook beam portions 3120 can be respectively clamped with the two lock posts 3200 along the first axis direction P, which can improve the connection reliability of the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000. Moreover, the two hook beam portions 3120 can be synchronously rotated under the driving of the connecting beam portion 3110, and the operation is more convenient.

[0073] In some optional implementations, the connecting beam portion 3110 can include a first base portion 3111 and a first handle portion 3112. In the locked position, in combination with the foregoing Figure 1 , the first base portion 3111 and the first handle portion 3112 can be arranged along the first axis direction P. The first base portion 3111 can be in contact with the outer wall surface of the second connecting unit 2000 so as to improve the stability of the hook component 3100 in the locked position. The first handle portion 3112 can have a gap with the outer wall surface of the first connecting unit 1000. The gap can serve as an operation gap, and the user can insert a finger or other operation tool into the gap so as to apply an unlocking driving force to the connecting beam portion 3110, thereby conveniently driving the hook component 3100 to rotate, so that the hook component 3100 can be switched from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0074] In combination with Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the first handle portion 3112 can have a first handle surface 3112A, which can face the first connecting unit 1000 in the locked position, and the first handle surface 3112A can be an arc-shaped cylindrical surface. At this time, along the first axis direction P, in the direction away from the first base portion 3111 (i.e. Figure 1In the direction from the right to the left (in the direction from the left to the right in the drawing), the gap between the first handgrip surface 3112A and the second connecting unit 2000 can gradually increase, and the rotational driving force can be more conveniently applied to the hook member 3100.

[0075] It should be understood that the structure of the first handgrip surface 3112A is not limited to the above-mentioned arc-shaped cylindrical surface. In some other implementations of the embodiments of the present application, the first handgrip surface 3112A can also have other surface types as long as the gap described above can be formed. For example, the first handgrip surface 3112A can also be a flat surface. In the locked position, the first handgrip surface 3112A can be arranged at an angle to the first axis direction P. For another example, the first handgrip surface 3112A can also be a flat surface. In the locked position, the first handgrip surface 3112A can be parallel to the first axis direction P and can form a gap with the second connecting unit 2000. For another example, the first handgrip surface 3112A can also be a combination of multiple flat surfaces arranged at an angle, or a combination of multiple curved surfaces, or a combination of flat surfaces and curved surfaces, etc. In short, as long as the gap described above can be finally formed.

[0076] The first handgrip surface 3112A described above can be formed by bending the first handgrip portion 3112 as a whole. At this time, the first handgrip portion 3112 itself is a curved surface panel (as shown in the drawing), and the first handgrip portion 3112 has an opposite wall surface 3112B arranged opposite to the first handgrip surface 3112A. The shape of the opposite wall surface 3112B can be substantially the same as that of the first handgrip surface 3112A. Alternatively, the first handgrip surface 3112A described above can also be formed by cutting the side of the first handgrip portion 3112 towards the second connecting unit 2000. At this time, the shape of the opposite wall surface 3112B can be the same as or different from that of the first handgrip surface 3112A. Figure 2

[0077] In addition, in specific practice, the connecting beam portion 3110 can also only include the first handgrip portion 3112 described above, that is, the connecting beam portion 3110 can have a gap between the whole and the second connecting unit 2000, which is also feasible.

[0078] The hook beam portion 3120 can include a base beam 3121 and a hook 3122.

[0079] ​The base beam 3121 can be provided with a mounting hole 3121A, and the base beam 3121 can be inserted into the hinge shaft 1100 through the mounting hole 3121A. Therefore, the axial direction of the mounting hole 3121A is also the second axis direction Q described above. A transition component such as a bearing, a bearing bush, a bushing, or the like can be arranged between the base beam 3121 and the hinge shaft 1100 to reduce direct wear of the base beam 3121 and the hinge shaft 1100 and to improve the smoothness of rotation of the base beam 3121 relative to the hinge shaft 1100. Of course, in specific implementations, the base beam 3121 and the hinge shaft 1100 can also not have the transition component described above, and in this case, the connection structure of the base beam 3121 and the hinge shaft 1100 can be relatively simple.

[0080] The clamping hook 3122 and the connecting beam portion 3110 can both be located on the base beam 3121. The clamping hook 3122 is used for clamping with the lock post 3200 along the first axis direction P.

[0081] In some optional implementations, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in the locked position, the connecting beam portion 3110 and the clamping hook 3122 can both be located on the same side of the mounting hole 3121A along the first axis direction P. In this case, the size of the hook component 3100 in the first axis direction P can be relatively short, the installation space occupied can be relatively small, and the possibility of interference between the hook component 3100 and other components during installation and use can be effectively reduced.

[0082] It should be understood that the relative positional relationship of the connecting beam portion 3110, the clamping hook 3122, and the base beam 3121 is not limited to the above description. In some other implementations of the embodiments of the present application, other relative positions can exist between the connecting beam portion 3110, the clamping hook 3122, and the base beam 3121, as long as they do not affect use. For example, referring to Figure 6 , in the hook component 3100, the clamping hook 3122 and the connecting beam portion 3110 can be located at two end portions of the base beam 3121, respectively. In this way, in the locked position, the connecting beam portion 3110 and the clamping hook 3122 can be located on both sides of the mounting hole 3121A along the first axis direction P.

[0083] In some optional implementations, the base beam 3121 can include a second base portion 3121C and a second handle portion 3121D.

[0084] The second base portion 3121C is used for abutting with the first connecting unit 1000 along the second axis direction Q to reduce the relative shaking of the hook component 3100 and the first connecting unit 1000 along the second axis direction Q, and thus the installation reliability of the hook component 3100 on the first connecting unit 1000 can be improved.

[0085] AsFigure 4 As shown, the side of the second handle portion 3121D facing the first connecting unit 1000 along the second axis direction Q is the second handle surface 3121D1. A gap may exist between the second handle surface 3121D1 and the first connecting unit 1000. This gap can serve as an operating gap, allowing the user to easily apply driving force to the second handle portion 3121D to facilitate the installation or disassembly of the base beam 3121 and the hinge shaft 1100, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector provided in this embodiment. The specific molding method of the second handle portion 3121D and the structural form of the second handle surface 3121D1 can be referred to the aforementioned descriptions of the first handle portion 3112 and the first handle surface 3112A, and will not be repeated here.

[0086] It should be understood that in some other implementations of the embodiments of this application, the base beam 3121 may not include the second base 3121C described above. That is, the base beam 3121 may also have a gap between it and the first connecting unit 1000 along the second axis direction Q. In this way, when the base beam 3121 rotates around the second axis direction Q, there will be less wear between the base beam 3121 and the first connecting unit 1000, which is also beneficial to improving the smoothness of the rotation of the base beam 3121.

[0087] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 5 As shown, along the second axis direction Q, the portion of the base beam 3121 facing the first connecting unit 1000 may be provided with a guide groove 3121B. This guide groove 3121B can communicate with the mounting hole 3121A, and can extend to the outer wall surface of the base beam 3121. With this configuration, when assembling or disassembling the base beam 3121 and the first connecting unit 1000, the guide groove 3121B can accommodate the hinge shaft 1100 and guide it, facilitating the entry and exit of the hinge shaft 1100 into or out of the mounting hole 3121A, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the signal connector provided in this embodiment.

[0088] In this implementation, the base beam 3121 may not have the aforementioned second buckle portion 3121D to simplify the structural form of the base beam 3121. Of course, it is also feasible for the base beam 3121 to retain the aforementioned second buckle portion 3121D.

[0089] In some optional implementations, the clamping hook 3122 can be provided with a locking slot 3122A, which can have two slot side walls (not labeled in the figure) arranged opposite in the first axis direction P. In the locked position, the locking post 3200 can be inserted into the locking slot 3122A, and both slot side walls can abut against the locking post 3200 along the first axis direction P, so that the connection reliability of the first connection unit 1000 and the second connection unit 2000 can be improved to a greater extent.

[0090] In combination with Figure 7 , the slot side walls can include a guide wall surface 3122B and a clamping wall surface 3122C. Referring to the orientation and positional relationship in Figure 7 , at least part of the guide wall surface 3122B can be arranged at an angle with the vertical direction, and the two oppositely arranged guide wall surfaces 3122B can be combined to form a flared portion expanding downward, so that the insertion of the locking post 3200 into the locking slot 3122A can be facilitated. The clamping wall surface 3122C can be a curved surface, which can be generally consistent with the outer wall surface of the locking post 3200 in shape; in this way, after the locking post 3200 enters the locking slot 3122A, the locking post 3200 and the clamping wall surface 3122C can be well fitted, so that the connection reliability and stability of the clamping hook 3122 and the locking post 3200 can be improved to a greater extent.

[0091] In addition, a clamping step surface 3122D can be formed between the clamping wall surface 3122C and the guide wall surface 3122B. The clamping step surface 3122D can form a stop with the locking post 3200 to increase the difficulty of the locking post 3200 separating from the locking slot 3122A to a certain extent, so that the connection reliability of the clamping hook component 3100 and the locking post 3200 can be further improved.

[0092] It should be understood that the implementation of the locking slot 3122A described above is only an exemplary description made by the embodiments of the present application in combination with Figure 7 , and cannot be regarded as a limitation on the implementation scope of the signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application. The clamping hook 3122 can also adopt other structural forms as long as the function is met. For example, referring to Figure 8 , the clamping hook 3122 can not be provided with the locking slot 3122A described above, but only the guide wall surface 3122B, the clamping wall surface 3122C and the clamping step surface 3122D are retained. In actual use, the guide wall surface 3122B can still guide the locking post 3200, the clamping wall surface 3122C can still fit with the outer wall surface of the locking post 3200, and the clamping step surface 3122D can still stop the locking post 3200; in the locked position, the clamping hook 3122 can be located on one side of the locking post 3200 in the first axis direction P and can be clamped with the locking post 3200 along the first axis direction P. For another example, referring to Figure 9The latch 3122 may not have the aforementioned locking groove 3122A, and may also not have the aforementioned guide wall surface 3122B, engaging wall surface 3122C, and engaging step surface 3122D. The latch 3122 may only have a single abutting wall surface 3122E. (Refer to...) Figure 9 The orientation and positional relationship of the abutting wall 3122E can be basically extended in the vertical direction; in the locked position, the hook 3122 can be located as a whole on one side of the locking pin 3200 in the first axial direction P, and the abutting wall 3122E can stop the locking pin 3200 along the first axial direction P.

[0093] The locking hook component 3100 may be provided with at least one weight-reducing hole 3130 to reduce the weight of the locking hook component 3100, reduce the material consumption of the locking hook component 3100, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the locking hook component 3100.

[0094] In the above-described implementations, the embodiments of this application all use the locking hook component 3100, which includes a connecting beam portion 3110 and a locking hook beam portion 3120, as an example for explanation. In addition, in some other implementations of the embodiments of this application, the locking hook component 3100 may only include the locking hook beam portion 3120. In this case, the structural form of the locking hook component 3100 can be relatively simple. In this implementation, the number of locking hook components 3100 can be one. Alternatively, the number of locking hook components 3100 can be multiple, and the multiple locking hook components 3100 can be rotated separately to cooperate with different locking pins 3200 for locking or unlocking.

[0095] Please refer to Figures 10-13 , Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of one implementation of the signal connector provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a portion of the image; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A structural schematic diagram of one of the modified schemes; Figure 13 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of another variation of the structure.

[0096] like Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the first connecting unit 1000 may include an outer sleeve 1200, which has a first axial end face 1210. The second connecting unit 2000 may include a first inner insertion portion 2100, a portion of which has an external thread 2110. The first inner insertion portion 2100 can be inserted into the outer sleeve 1200, and the outer sleeve 1200 can cover the external thread 2110 to shield and protect it. In some descriptions, the first connecting unit 1000 including the outer sleeve 1200 is also referred to as a male connector, and the second connecting unit 2000 including the first inner insertion portion 2100 is also referred to as a female connector.

[0097] The signal connector provided in this application embodiment may further include a first sealing component 4000. The first sealing component 4000 may specifically be an elastomer made of a material with a certain elastic deformation capability, such as rubber, latex, or silicone.

[0098] In specific installation, the first sealing component 4000 may be disposed at the end of the outer sleeve 1200 near the first axial end face 1210. Figure 11 Between the left end and the second connecting unit 2000, the gap between the outer sleeve 1200 and the first inner insertion part 2100 can be sealed, thereby reducing the entry of external dust, moisture, and other impurities into the signal connector through this gap and their impact on the normal operation of the signal connector. Furthermore, this structural design also provides good protection for the external thread 2110, reducing the erosion of the external thread 2110 by dust, moisture, and other impurities, ensuring the structural integrity of the external thread 2110 for a longer period.

[0099] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the outer sleeve 1200 and the first inner insert 2100 are not threaded together; that is, the outer sleeve 1200 and the aforementioned external thread 2110 do not require thread engagement. Therefore, the external thread 2110 is provided in this embodiment primarily to improve the versatility of the signal connector. In practical applications, even if the first connecting unit 1000 or the locking unit 3000 is damaged, the second connecting unit 2000 in the signal connector provided in this embodiment can still be used with the male connector of related technologies, without being rendered completely unusable.

[0100] Combination Figure 11, the first inner insertion part 2100 can be provided with a first annular groove 2130, and the first sealing component 4000 can be arranged in the first annular groove 2130, so as to improve the installation stability of the first sealing component 4000. After installation is completed, the inner wall surface of the sleeve part 1200 can be in contact with the first sealing component 4000, so as to block the radial gap between the sleeve part 1200 and the first inner insertion part 2100. In a specific design, the first annular groove 2130 can also be arranged in the sleeve part 1200, which can also achieve installation of the first sealing component 4000.

[0101] It should be understood that the above description of the specific structure and installation mode of the first sealing component 4000 is only an exemplary description made by the embodiments of the present application in combination with Figure 11 It should be understood that the above description of the specific structure and installation mode of the first sealing component 4000 is only an exemplary description made by the embodiments of the present application in combination with Figure 12 , the second connection unit 2000 can be provided with a first stepped surface 2200, the first stepped surface 2200 can be arranged at an angle to the first axis direction P, and the angle can be 90 degrees or the like, and the first sealing component 4000 can be arranged between the first stepped surface 2200 and the first axial end surface 1210, so as to block the gap between the sleeve part 1200 and the first inner insertion part 2100; in this implementation mode, the first annular groove 2130 can be arranged, or the first annular groove 2130 can not be arranged, and the specific arrangement can be determined according to actual needs. Figure 13 , the second connection unit 2000 can be provided with a first stepped surface 2200, the first stepped surface 2200 can be arranged at an angle to the first axis direction P, and the angle can be 90 degrees or the like, and the first sealing component 4000 can include a radial sealing part 4100 and an axial sealing part 4200, the radial sealing part 4100 can be located radially inside the sleeve part 1200, and the axial sealing part 4200 can be located between the first stepped surface 2200 and the first axial end surface 1210, so that the first sealing component 4000 can simultaneously realize axial sealing and circumferential sealing, and the sealing reliability can be higher; in this implementation mode, the first annular groove 2130 can be arranged, or the first annular groove 2130 can not be arranged, and the specific arrangement can be determined according to actual needs.

[0102] In some optional implementation modes, as shown in Figures 10-13 The signal connector provided by the embodiments of the present application can also include a second sealing component 5000, and the second sealing component 5000 can also be an elastic body made of rubber, latex, silicone or the like.

[0103] The first connecting unit 1000 can have a second stepped surface 1400, which can be arranged at an angle with the first axis direction P, and the angle can be 90 degrees, etc. The first insertion part 2100 can have a second axial end surface 2120, and the second sealing part 5000 can be located between the second axial end surface 2120 and the second stepped surface 1400, so as to further enhance the sealing performance between the first insertion part 2100 and the first connecting unit 1000.

[0104] In some optional implementations, as shown in Figures 10-13 The signal connector provided by the embodiment of the present application can further include a third sealing part 6000, which can also be an elastic body made of materials such as rubber, latex, and silicone, which have certain elastic deformation capabilities. The first connecting unit 1000 can have a second insertion part 1300. At least part of the first insertion part 2100 can also be cylindrical, and the second insertion part 1300 can be inserted into the first insertion part 2100. The third sealing part 6000 can be arranged between the first insertion part 2100 and the second insertion part 1300 to achieve radial sealing between the first insertion part 2100 and the second insertion part 1300. In order to facilitate the installation of the third sealing part 6000, the first insertion part 2100 or the second insertion part 1300 can be provided with a second annular groove 1310 to improve the installation stability of the third sealing part 6000.

[0105] In actual applications, the first sealing part 4000, the second sealing part 5000, and the third sealing part 6000 can be arranged so that multiple seals can be formed between the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000, which can greatly enhance the sealing performance between the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000, and the overall anti-interference performance of the signal connector formed by the combination of the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000.

[0106] It should be understood that the second sealing part 5000 and the third sealing part 6000 can also be combined to adopt a structure similar to that of the first sealing part 4000 shown in Figure 13 , so that the number of sealing parts used can be relatively small, and the installation process of the signal connector can be simplified to a certain extent.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 , Figure 14 the connection structure diagram of the second connecting unit, the lock post, and the first sealing part; Figure 15 the structural schematic diagram of the first connecting unit.

[0108] In some optional implementations, as shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first inner insertion part 2100 can be provided with a limiting groove 2140, and the outer sleeve part 1200 can be provided with a limiting block 1220. In the specific assembly, the limiting block 1220 can be inserted into the limiting groove 2140, the relative rotation between the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000 can be limited, and the connection reliability of the first connecting unit 1000 and the second connecting unit 2000 can be further improved. In addition, the cooperation of the limiting block 1220 and the limiting groove 2140 can also play a positioning and guiding role, which can improve the smoothness of the insertion of the first inner insertion part 2100 and the outer sleeve part 1200, and has a relatively positive significance for ensuring the accurate connection of the hook part 3100 and the lock post 3200.

[0109] The number of the limiting block 1220 and the limiting groove 2140 can be one. Alternatively, the number of the limiting block 1220 and the limiting groove 2140 can be greater than or equal to two, and the number of the limiting block 1220 and the limiting groove 2140 can be consistent. In the specific assembly, each limiting block 1220 can be inserted into each limiting groove 2140 one by one.

[0110] It should be understood that in actual application, the limiting groove 2140 can also be provided on the outer sleeve part 1200, and the limiting block 1220 can also be provided on the first inner insertion part 2100, which can also play the above-mentioned role.

[0111] The principles and implementation modes of the present application are described by applying specific examples in this paper, and the above examples are only used to help understand the method and its core idea. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the principles of the present application, the present application can be improved and modified, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A signal connector, characterized by, The signal connector has a first axial direction, and comprises a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit capable of being relatively connected with the first connecting unit along the first axial direction, and a locking unit comprising a locking hook part and a locking column, the locking hook part being rotationally connected to one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, and the locking column being arranged on the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, the locking hook part being capable of being switched between an unlocking position and a locking position, and the locking hook part being capable of being clamped with the locking column along the first axial direction in the locking position.

2. The signal connector of claim 1, wherein, The locking hook part comprises a connecting beam part and two locking hook beam parts, the two locking hook beam parts being arranged on the connecting beam part in a spaced manner, and the two locking hook beam parts being rotationally connected to one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit, and the number of the locking columns being two, and the two locking hook beam parts being capable of being clamped with the two locking columns along the first axial direction in the locking position.

3. The signal connector of claim 2, wherein, The connecting beam part comprises a first handgrip part, and the first handgrip part is arranged in a clearance with an outer wall surface of the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit in the locking position.

4. The signal connector of claim 2, wherein, The locking hook beam part comprises a base beam and a clamping hook, the base beam being provided with a mounting hole, and the clamping hook and the connecting beam part being located on the base beam, and the clamping hook being used for being clamped with the locking column along the first axial direction. In the locking position, the connecting beam part and the clamping hook are located on two sides of the mounting hole along the first axial direction, or in the locking position, the connecting beam part and the clamping hook are located on the same side of the mounting hole along the first axial direction.

5. The signal connector of claim 4, wherein, Along an axial direction of the mounting hole, a part of the base beam towards the other one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove being in communication with the mounting hole, and the guide groove extending to an outer wall surface of the base beam.

6. The signal connector of claim 4, wherein, The base beam comprises a second handgrip part, and the second handgrip part is arranged in a clearance with one of the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit.

7. The signal connector of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The locking hook part has a clamping hook. The clamping hook is provided with a locking groove, the locking column being inserted into the locking groove in the locking position, or in the locking position, the clamping hook being located on one side of the locking column along the first axial direction.

8. The signal connector of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The first connecting unit comprises an outer sleeve part, and the second connecting unit comprises a first inner plug part, and the first inner plug part is capable of being inserted into the outer sleeve part. One of the first inner plug part and the outer sleeve part is provided with a limiting groove, and the other one is provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block is capable of being inserted into the limiting groove.

9. The signal connector of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The first connecting unit comprises an outer sleeve part, and the outer sleeve part has a first axial end surface, the second connecting unit comprises a first inner plug part, the first inner plug part is capable of being inserted into the outer sleeve part, a partial region of the first inner plug part is provided with an external thread, and the outer sleeve part is capable of covering the external thread. The first sealing member is arranged between an end portion of the outer sleeve portion near the first axial end face and the second connecting unit.

10. The signal connector of claim 9, wherein, The first inner insertion portion or the outer sleeve portion is provided with a first annular groove, and the first sealing member is arranged in the first annular groove; or The second connecting unit is provided with a first stepped surface, the first stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axial line direction, and the first sealing member is arranged between the first stepped surface and the first axial end face; or The second connecting unit is provided with a first stepped surface, the first stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axial line direction, and the first sealing member comprises a radial sealing portion and an axial sealing portion, the radial sealing portion is located on the radial inner side of the outer sleeve portion, and the axial sealing portion is located between the first stepped surface and the first axial end face.

11. The signal connector of claim 9, wherein, The first connecting unit is provided with a second stepped surface, the second stepped surface is arranged at an angle with respect to the first axial line direction, the first inner insertion portion is provided with a second axial end face, and a second sealing member is arranged between the second axial end face and the second stepped surface.

12. The signal connector of claim 9, wherein, The first connecting unit comprises a second inner insertion portion, at least a portion of the first inner insertion portion is in a cylindrical shape, the second inner insertion portion can be inserted into the first inner insertion portion along the first axial line direction, and a third sealing member is arranged between the first inner insertion portion and the second inner insertion portion.

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