Connector housing assembly and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector housing assembly and a connector. The connector housing assembly comprises: a housing; and a rear end cover mounted on a rear end of the housing and formed with a cable holding portion. The rear end cover is provided with a cable hole allowing a cable to pass through, and the cable retaining part is provided with a retaining groove used for retaining the cable led out from the cable hole of the rear end cover; a certain angle is formed between the axial direction of the retaining groove and the axial direction of the cable hole. According to the utility model, the rear end cover can keep the cable led out from the cable hole in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole. Therefore, the application range of the connector is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector housing assembly and a connector including the connector housing assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, connectors typically include a housing, terminals, a cable, and a rear end cover. The terminals are housed within the housing, and the rear end cover is mounted to the rear end of the housing. The cable is electrically connected to the terminals and exits through a cable hole on the rear end cover. In the prior art, the cable exiting the cable hole from the rear end cover typically extends in a straight line along the axial direction of the cable hole. However, in some applications, it is necessary for the exiting cable to be held in multiple different orientations perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole. Existing connectors cannot meet these application requirements, limiting the connector's application range. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; and a rear end cover, mounted to the rear end of the housing and forming a cable retaining portion. The rear end cover has a cable hole allowing a cable to pass through, and the cable retaining portion has a retaining groove for retaining a cable extending from the cable hole of the rear end cover; the axial direction of the retaining groove is at an angle to the axial direction of the cable hole.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the axial direction of the retaining groove is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole, such that the extension direction of the cable retained in the retaining groove is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear end cover can be mounted to the rear end of the housing in multiple different orientations relative to the housing, such that the cable held in the retaining groove can be in multiple different orientations relative to the housing.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of protrusions are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing, and the plurality of protrusions are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the rear end of the housing; an elastic buckle adapted to engage with the protrusions is formed on the rear end cover for locking the rear end cover to the rear end of the housing; when the rear end cover is installed on the rear end of the housing in any of the plurality of different orientations, the elastic buckle engages with the protrusions.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, four protrusions are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing, so that the rear end cover can be installed on the rear end of the housing in four different orientations.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two elastic buckles are formed on the rear end cover, the two elastic buckles being radially opposite each other in the cable hole; when the rear end cover is installed on the rear end of the housing in any of the four different orientations, the two elastic buckles engage with two of the four protrusions respectively.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, four elastic buckles are formed on the rear end cover, and the four elastic buckles are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the rear end cover; when the rear end cover is installed on the rear end of the housing in any of the four different orientations, the four elastic buckles engage with the four protrusions respectively.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic buckle includes an elastic arm and a slot formed on the elastic arm, the slot being adapted to engage with the protrusion.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning grooves are formed on the rear end of the housing, and the plurality of positioning grooves are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the rear end of the housing; a positioning protrusion adapted to engage with the positioning grooves is formed in the rear end cover for circumferential positioning of the rear end cover to prevent the rear end cover from rotating relative to the housing. When the rear end cover is installed on the rear end of the housing in any of the plurality of different orientations, the positioning protrusion engages with the positioning grooves.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, four positioning grooves are formed on the rear end of the housing, and four positioning protrusions are formed in the rear end cover, wherein the four positioning grooves engage with the four positioning protrusions respectively.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable holding portion of the rear end cover is connected to the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear end cover and extends radially along the cable hole for a predetermined length.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing and the rear end cover are both integral injection molded parts.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; terminals disposed in the housing; and a cable electrically connected to the terminals and extending from a cable hole in the rear cover.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable leading out from the cable hole of the rear cover is not bent and extends directly along the axial direction of the cable hole.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable leading out from the cable hole of the rear cover is bent at 90 degrees and held in the holding groove of the cable holding part, such that the extension direction of the cable is perpendicular to the axis of the cable hole.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear end cover is mounted to the rear end of the housing in a first orientation relative to the housing, such that the cable held in the retaining groove is in the first orientation relative to the housing.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rear end cover is mounted to the rear end of the housing in a second orientation relative to the housing, different from the first orientation, such that the cable held in the retaining groove is in the second orientation relative to the housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes: a binding strap for binding the outgoing cable to the cable holding portion of the rear end cover to prevent the cable from detaching from the holding groove of the cable holding portion.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes a sealing ring, which is fitted onto the cable and inserted into the rear port of the housing, the sealing ring being radially pressed between the cable and the housing to achieve a seal between the two.

[0023] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the rear cover is able to maintain the cable leading from its cable hole in an orientation perpendicular to the axis of the cable hole. Therefore, the present invention expands the application range of the connector.

[0024] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the outgoing cable extends linearly along the axial direction of the cable hole of the rear end cover.

[0026] Figure 2A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the outgoing cable is axially bent 90 degrees relative to the cable hole of the rear cover and held on the cable holding portion.

[0027] Figure 3 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 A perspective view of the rear end cover of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0030] Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of the housing and rear end cover of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of the connector housing and rear end cover according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 8 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the rear end cover is mounted to the housing in a first orientation such that the cable held to the cable holding portion is in the first orientation;

[0033] Figure 9 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rear end cover is mounted to the housing in a second orientation such that the cable held to the cable holder is in the second orientation. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0035] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0036] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing; and a rear end cover, which is mounted to the rear end of the housing and forms a cable holding portion. The rear end cover has a cable hole that allows a cable to pass through, and the cable holding portion has a holding groove for holding a cable extending from the cable hole of the rear end cover; the axial direction of the holding groove is at a certain angle to the axial direction of the cable hole.

[0037] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; terminals disposed in the housing; and a cable electrically connected to the terminals and leading out from the cable hole of the rear cover.

[0038] Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cable 3 extends linearly along the axial direction of the cable hole 201 of the rear end cover 2. Figure 2 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cable 3 is bent 90 degrees axially relative to the cable hole 201 of the rear cover 2 and held on the cable holding part 20. Figure 3 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 A perspective view of the rear end cover 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of the housing 1 and the rear cover 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of the housing 1 and the rear cover 2 of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the rear end cover 2 is mounted on the housing 1 in a first orientation, such that the cable 3 held on the cable holding part 20 is in the first orientation; Figure 9 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rear end cover 2 is mounted on the housing 1 in a second orientation, such that the cable 3 held on the cable holding portion 20 is in the second orientation.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes a housing 1 and a rear end cover 2. The rear end cover 2 is mounted to the rear end of the housing 1 and forms a cable holding portion 20. The rear end cover 2 has a cable hole 201 that allows a cable 3 to pass through. The cable holding portion 20 has a holding groove 21 for holding a cable 3 extending from the cable hole 201 of the rear end cover 2. The axial direction of the holding groove 21 is at an angle to the axial direction of the cable hole 201, for example, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees. In the illustrated embodiment, the axial direction of the holding groove 21 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole 201, such that the extension direction of the cable 3 held in the holding groove 21 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole 201.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end cover 2 can be mounted to the rear end of the housing 1 in multiple different orientations relative to the housing 1, so that the cable 3 held in the retaining groove 21 can be in multiple different orientations relative to the housing 1.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 12 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing 1, and the plurality of protrusions 12 are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the rear end of the housing 1. An elastic buckle 22 adapted to engage with the protrusions 12 is formed on the rear end cover 2 for locking the rear end cover 2 onto the rear end of the housing 1. When the rear end cover 2 is installed onto the rear end of the housing 1 in any of a plurality of different orientations, the elastic buckle 22 engages with the protrusions 12.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, four protrusions 12 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing 1, allowing the rear end cover 2 to be mounted to the rear end of the housing 1 in four different orientations, so that the cable 3 held in the retaining groove 21 can be in four different orientations, for example, a vertically downward orientation. Figure 2 and Figure 8 The directions shown are: vertically upward, horizontally to the left, and horizontally to the right. Figure 9 (The directions shown).

[0043] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, two elastic buckles 22 are formed on the rear end cover 2, and the two elastic buckles 22 are radially opposite each other in the cable hole 201. When the rear end cover 2 is installed on the rear end of the housing 1 in any of four different orientations, the two elastic buckles 22 engage with two of the four protrusions 12 respectively.

[0044] However, this utility model is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, four elastic buckles 22 are formed on the rear end cover 2, and the four elastic buckles 22 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the rear end cover 2. When the rear end cover 2 is installed on the rear end of the housing 1 in any of four different orientations, the four elastic buckles 22 engage with the four protrusions 12 respectively.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic buckle 22 includes an elastic arm 22a and a slot 22b formed on the elastic arm 22a, the slot 22b being adapted to engage with the protrusion 12.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of positioning grooves 13 are formed on the rear end of the housing 1, and the plurality of positioning grooves 13 are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the rear end of the housing 1. A positioning protrusion 23 adapted to engage with the positioning grooves 13 is formed in the rear end cover 2 for circumferential positioning of the rear end cover 2 to prevent the rear end cover 2 from rotating relative to the housing 1. When the rear end cover 2 is installed on the rear end of the housing 1 in any of a plurality of different orientations, the positioning protrusion 23 engages with the positioning grooves 13.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, four positioning grooves 13 are formed on the rear end of the housing 1, and four positioning protrusions 23 are formed in the rear end cover 2. The four positioning grooves 13 and the four positioning protrusions 23 are respectively engaged.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable holding portion 20 of the rear end cover 2 is connected to the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear end cover 2 and extends radially along the cable hole 201 for a predetermined length.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 and the rear end cover 2 are both integral injection molded parts.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly, terminals (not shown), and a cable 3. The terminals are disposed in the housing 1. The cable 3 is electrically connected to the terminals and extends from the cable hole 201 of the rear cover 2.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cable 3 leading out from the cable hole 201 of the rear cover 2 is not bent and extends directly along the axial direction of the cable hole 201.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cable 3 extending from the cable hole 201 of the rear cover 2 is bent at 90 degrees and held in the holding groove 21 of the cable holding part 20, such that the extension direction of the cable 3 is perpendicular to the axis of the cable hole 201.

[0053] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end cover 2 is mounted to the rear end of the housing 1 in a first orientation relative to the housing 1, such that the cable 3 held in the retaining groove 21 is in the first orientation relative to the housing 1.

[0054] like Figure 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear end cover 2 is mounted to the rear end of the housing 1 in a second orientation relative to the housing 1, different from the first orientation, such that the cable 3 held in the retaining groove 21 is in the second orientation relative to the housing 1.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector also includes a restraint strap (not shown) for binding the outgoing cable 3 to the cable holding portion 20 of the rear cover 2 to prevent the cable 3 from detaching from the holding groove 21 of the cable holding portion 20.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector further includes a sealing ring 4, which is fitted onto the cable 3 and inserted into the rear port of the housing 1. The sealing ring 4 is radially pressed between the cable 3 and the housing 1 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0057] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0059] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0060] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that, include: Shell (1); and A rear end cover (2) is installed on the rear end of the housing (1) and forms a cable holding part (20). The rear end cover (2) has a cable hole (201) that allows a cable (3) to pass through, and the cable retaining part (20) has a retaining groove (21) for retaining the cable (3) drawn out from the cable hole (201) of the rear end cover (2), the axial direction of the retaining groove (21) being at an angle to the axial direction of the cable hole (201).

2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axial direction of the retaining groove (21) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole (201), such that the extension direction of the cable (3) held in the retaining groove (21) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the cable hole (201).

3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear end cover (2) can be mounted to the rear end of the housing (1) in multiple different orientations relative to the housing (1), such that the cable (3) held in the retaining groove (21) can be in multiple different orientations relative to the housing (1).

4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of protrusions (12) are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing (1), and the plurality of protrusions (12) are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the rear end of the housing (1). An elastic buckle (22) adapted to engage with the protrusion (12) is formed on the rear end cover (2) for locking the rear end cover (2) to the rear end of the housing (1); When the rear end cover (2) is installed on the rear end of the housing (1) in any of the plurality of different orientations, the elastic buckle (22) engages with the protrusion (12).

5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: Four protrusions (12) are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the housing (1), so that the rear end cover (2) can be installed on the rear end of the housing (1) in four different orientations.

6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two elastic buckles (22) are formed on the rear end cover (2), and the two elastic buckles (22) are opposite each other in the radial direction of the cable hole (201); When the rear end cover (2) is installed on the rear end of the housing (1) in any of the four different orientations, the two elastic buckles (22) engage with two of the four protrusions (12) respectively.

7. The connector housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: Four elastic buckles (22) are formed on the rear end cover (2), and the four elastic buckles (22) are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the rear end cover (2); When the rear end cover (2) is installed on the rear end of the housing (1) in any of the four different orientations, the four elastic buckles (22) engage with the four protrusions (12) respectively.

8. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic buckle (22) includes an elastic arm (22a) and a slot (22b) formed on the elastic arm (22a), the slot (22b) being adapted to engage with the protrusion (12).

9. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning grooves (13) are formed on the rear end of the housing (1), and the plurality of positioning grooves (13) are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction at the rear end of the housing (1). A positioning protrusion (23) is formed in the rear end cover (2) to engage with the positioning groove (13) for circumferential positioning of the rear end cover (2) to prevent the rear end cover (2) from rotating relative to the housing (1). When the rear end cover (2) is installed on the rear end of the housing (1) in any of the plurality of different orientations, the positioning protrusion (23) engages with the positioning groove (13).

10. The connector housing assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: Four positioning grooves (13) are formed on the rear end of the housing (1), and four positioning protrusions (23) are formed in the rear end cover (2). The four positioning grooves (13) and the four positioning protrusions (23) are respectively engaged.

11. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cable holding portion (20) of the rear end cover (2) is connected to the outer side of the peripheral wall of the rear end cover (2) and extends radially along the cable hole (201) for a predetermined length.

12. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) and the rear end cover (2) are both integral injection molded parts.

13. A connector, characterized in that, include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1-12; Terminals are disposed in the housing (1); and The cable (3) is electrically connected to the terminal and leads out from the cable hole (201) of the rear cover (2).

14. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The cable (3) leading out from the cable hole (201) of the rear cover (2) is not bent and extends directly along the axial direction of the cable hole (201).

15. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that: The cable (3) extending from the cable hole (201) of the rear cover (2) is bent at 90 degrees and held in the holding groove (21) of the cable holding part (20), such that the extension direction of the cable (3) is perpendicular to the axis of the cable hole (201).

16. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that: The rear end cover (2) is mounted to the rear end of the housing (1) in a first orientation relative to the housing (1), such that the cable (3) held in the retaining groove (21) is in the first orientation relative to the housing (1).

17. The connector according to claim 16, characterized in that: The rear end cover (2) is mounted to the rear end of the housing (1) in a second orientation relative to the housing (1) that is different from the first orientation, such that the cable (3) held in the retaining groove (21) is in the second orientation relative to the housing (1).

18. The connector according to claim 15, characterized in that, Also includes: A binding strap is used to bind the cable (3) to the cable holding part (20) of the rear cover (2) to prevent the cable (3) from coming off the holding groove (21) of the cable holding part (20).

19. The connector according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing ring (4) is fitted onto the cable (3) and inserted into the rear port of the housing (1). The sealing ring (4) is radially pressed between the cable (3) and the housing (1) to achieve a seal between the two.

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