Special locking device for connector

By designing a locking device, the problem of electrical connectors not being able to lock quickly after connection is solved, achieving rapid locking and protecting the connector, preventing loosening and external interference, and improving the reliability and stability of the connector.

CN223771461UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SHENZHEN CAZN ELECTRONIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520495928.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electrical connectors cannot be quickly locked after connection, are prone to loosening, and are easily affected by vibration, causing equipment downtime.

Method used

A connector-specific locking device has been designed, comprising a fixed sleeve, a fixed shaft, a movable groove, a spring, a fixed strip, a pressing plate, a spring, a positioning plate, and an anti-slip protrusion. Through the cooperation of these components, the connector can be quickly locked and protected.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick locking of the connector, protects the connection, prevents loosening, shields against external interference, and improves the reliability and stability of the connector.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a special locking device for a connector, which comprises a first connector, one side of the first connector is fixedly connected with a first connecting port, one side of the first connector is provided with a second connector, and one side of the second connector is fixedly connected with a second connecting port. According to the special locking device for the connector, through the arrangement of the fixing sleeve, when the connector is connected, the first connecting port is inserted into the second connecting port, then the connecting sleeve is pushed to be connected to the exterior of the first connector in a sleeving mode, and meanwhile a fixing strip plate extrudes a positioning clamping plate to drive an elastic piece to deform; and then when the elastic piece is quickly popped out, the positioning clamping plate is clamped with the fixing strip plate, so that the connecting cylinder is positioned through the fixing strip plate, and when disassembly is needed, the pressing plate is pressed to drive the elastic piece to contract, so that after the positioning clamping plate is separated from one side of the fixing strip plate, the spring can quickly jack back the connecting cylinder through the fixing sleeve, and quick locking of the connector is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connector technology, specifically a locking device for connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors are common electrical components with a wide variety of specifications and types. Different types of electrical connectors are adapted to different types of electronic devices or instruments to connect circuits and achieve power transmission and signal transmission, playing an important role.

[0003] Electrical connectors used in electrical equipment still have some defects in use. After connection, they cannot effectively lock the two ends of the connector quickly, resulting in exposure. Or, under long-term vibration, the connector is prone to loosening, causing the electrical equipment to stop operating.

[0004] To address these issues, a novel locking device specifically designed for connectors is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a locking device specifically for connectors, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art of not being able to quickly lock the connectors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a locking device for connectors, comprising a first connector, a first connector port fixedly connected to one side of the first connector, a second connector provided on one side of the first connector, a second connector port fixedly connected to one side of the second connector, the second connector port being movably connected to the first connector port, and a locking mechanism for automatic locking provided on the outside of the second connector.

[0007] The locking mechanism includes a connecting cylinder. The connecting cylinder is movably connected to the outside of the second connector. A set of fixing strips are fixedly connected to the same side of both ends of the connecting cylinder. Movable grooves are opened at both ends of the second connector. A fixing shaft is fixedly connected inside the movable groove. A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the movable groove. A set of fixing sleeves is fixedly connected to the other side of both ends of the connecting cylinder. Side grooves are opened at both ends of the first connector. A pressing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the side groove. A spring is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing plate. A positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of one end of the spring. An anti-slip protrusion is fixedly connected to one end of the pressing plate.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the positioning plate is movably connected to the fixing strip, and the fixing sleeve is slidably connected to the fixing shaft.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the spring is fixedly connected to the fixed sleeve, and the fixed sleeve is slidably connected to the movable groove.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the center line of the positioning plate and the center line of the fixing plate are on the same vertical plane, and the spring piece is movably connected to the fixing plate.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a metal inner layer is fixedly connected inside the connecting cylinder.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the center line of the inner metal layer and the center line of the connecting cylinder are on the same vertical plane, and the inner metal layer is movably connected to the second connecting head.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a fixing cover is fixedly connected to one side of the first connector, and a shielding layer is fixedly connected inside the fixing cover. A groove is provided on one side of the second connector.

[0014] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the center line of the groove and the center line of the fixed cover are on the same vertical plane, and the fixed cover is movably connected to the groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the special locking device for connectors not only enables the connector to be locked quickly and effectively protects the connection, but also enables the connector to effectively shield against external interference during use.

[0016] The connector is equipped with a fixed sleeve, a fixed shaft, a movable groove, a connecting cylinder, a spring, a fixed strip, a pressing plate, a side groove, a spring piece, a positioning plate, and an anti-slip protrusion. When connecting the connector, the first connecting port is inserted into the inside of the second connecting port. Then, the connecting cylinder is pushed to fit over the outside of the first connecting head. At the same time, the fixed strip presses the positioning plate, causing the spring piece to deform. When the spring piece pops out quickly, the positioning plate engages with the fixed strip, thereby positioning the connecting cylinder through the fixed strip. When disassembly is required, pressing the pressing plate causes the spring piece to retract, causing the positioning plate to disengage from one side of the fixed strip. The spring can then quickly push the connecting cylinder back through the fixed sleeve, thus achieving quick locking of the connector.

[0017] By incorporating a second connector, a connecting sleeve, and a metal inner layer, the connector, after connection, fits the connecting sleeve over the outside of the first connector. Simultaneously, the connecting sleeve covers the outside of both the first and second connection ports. The connecting sleeve effectively protects both, and the metal inner layer inside the connecting sleeve enhances its strength, thereby effectively improving the protection of the connector.

[0018] By incorporating a groove, a retaining cover, and a shielding layer, when the connector is connected, the first connector port is inserted into the second connector port, and the retaining cover on one side of the first connector head is inserted into the groove on one side of the second connector head. The shielding layer inside the retaining cover can effectively shield external electrical signals to prevent external electrical signals from interfering with the connector's signal transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the connecting cylinder of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the pressing plate structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the groove structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. First connector; 2. First connection port; 3. Second connection port; 4. Second connector; 5. Fixed sleeve; 6. Fixed shaft; 7. Movable groove; 8. Connecting cylinder; 9. Metal inner layer; 10. Spring; 11. Groove; 12. Fixed strip; 13. Fixed cover; 14. Shielding layer; 15. Pressing plate; 16. Side groove; 17. Spring piece; 18. Positioning plate; 19. Anti-slip convex strip. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-4 A locking device for connectors includes a first connector 1, a first connector port 2 fixedly connected to one side of the first connector 1, a second connector 4 provided on one side of the first connector 1, a second connector port 3 fixedly connected to one side of the second connector 4, the second connector port 3 being movably connected to the first connector port 2, and a locking mechanism for automatic locking provided on the outside of the second connector 4.

[0026] The locking mechanism includes a connecting cylinder 8. The connecting cylinder 8 is movably connected to the outside of the second connecting head 4. A set of fixing strips 12 are fixedly connected to the same side of both ends of the connecting cylinder 8. Movable grooves 7 are opened at both ends of the second connecting head 4. A fixing shaft 6 is fixedly connected inside the movable groove 7. A spring 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the movable groove 7. A set of fixing sleeves 5 are fixedly connected to the other side of both ends of the connecting cylinder 8. Side grooves 16 are opened at both ends of the first connecting head 1. A pressing plate 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the side groove 16. A spring piece 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing plate 15. A positioning plate 18 is fixedly connected to one side of one end of the spring piece 17. An anti-slip convex strip 19 is fixedly connected to one end of the pressing plate 15.

[0027] The positioning plate 18 is movably connected to the fixing strip 12, and the fixing sleeve 5 is slidably connected to the fixing shaft 6;

[0028] Spring 10 is fixedly connected to fixed sleeve 5, and fixed sleeve 5 is slidably connected to movable groove 7;

[0029] The centerline of the positioning plate 18 and the centerline of the fixing plate 12 are on the same vertical plane, and the spring piece 17 is movably connected to the fixing plate 12.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when connecting the connector, the first connection port 2 is inserted into the inside of the second connection port 3, and then the connecting cylinder 8 is pushed to fit onto the outside of the first connector 1. At the same time, the fixing plate 12 squeezes the positioning plate 18, causing the spring piece 17 to deform. Then, when the spring piece 17 pops out quickly, the positioning plate 18 engages with the fixing plate 12, thereby positioning the connecting cylinder 8 through the fixing plate 12. When disassembly is required, the pressing plate 15 is pressed to cause the spring piece 17 to retract, so that the positioning plate 18 is disengaged from one side of the fixing plate 12. Then, the spring 10 can quickly push the connecting cylinder 8 back through the fixing sleeve 5, thus achieving quick locking of the connector.

[0031] The inner metal layer 9 is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting cylinder 8.

[0032] The centerline of the inner metal layer 9 and the centerline of the connecting cylinder 8 are on the same vertical plane, and the inner metal layer 9 is movably connected to the second connecting head 4.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, after connection, the connector sleeve 8 is fitted over the outside of the first connector head 1. At the same time, the connector sleeve 8 covers the outside of the first connection port 2 and the second connection port 3. The connector sleeve 8 can effectively protect both of them, and the inner metal layer 9 inside the connector sleeve 8 can improve the strength of the connector sleeve 8, thereby effectively improving the protection effect of the connector and realizing effective protection of the connection point of the connector.

[0034] A fixing cover 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the first connector 1, and a shielding layer 14 is fixedly connected inside the fixing cover 13. A groove 11 is provided on one side of the second connector 4.

[0035] The centerline of the groove 11 and the centerline of the fixed cover 13 are on the same vertical plane, and the fixed cover 13 is movably connected to the groove 11;

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, when the connector is connected, the first connector 2 is inserted into the second connector 3, and the fixing cover 13 on one side of the first connector 1 is inserted into the groove 11 on one side of the second connector 4. The shielding layer 14 inside the fixing cover 13 can effectively shield external electrical signals to prevent external electrical signals from interfering with the signal transmission of the connector, thus achieving effective shielding of external signal interference after connection.

[0037] Working Principle: In use, when connecting the connector, the first connecting port 2 is inserted into the interior of the second connecting port 3. Then, the connecting cylinder 8 is pushed to fit over the outside of the first connecting head 1. Simultaneously, the fixing plate 12 presses against the positioning plate 18, causing the spring piece 17 to deform. When the spring piece 17 quickly pops out, the positioning plate 18 engages with the fixing plate 12, thus positioning the connecting cylinder 8. To disassemble, pressing the pressing plate 15 causes the spring piece 17 to retract, disengaging the positioning plate 18 from one side of the fixing plate 12. The spring 10 then quickly pushes the connecting cylinder 8 back through the fixing sleeve 5. After connection, the connector will... The sleeve 8 is fitted onto the outside of the first connector 1, and at the same time, the sleeve 8 covers the outside of the first connection port 2 and the second connection port 3. The sleeve 8 can effectively protect both of them, and the inner metal layer 9 inside the sleeve 8 can improve the strength of the sleeve 8, thereby effectively improving the protection effect of the connector. When the connector is connected, the first connection port 2 is inserted into the second connection port 3, and the fixing cover 13 on one side of the first connector 1 is inserted into the groove 11 opened on one side of the second connector 4. The shielding layer 14 inside the fixing cover 13 can effectively shield external electrical signals to prevent external electrical signals from interfering with the signal transmission of the connector.

Claims

1. A connector-specific locking device comprising a first connector head (1), characterized in that: One side of the first connecting head (1) is fixedly connected with a first connecting port (2), one side of the first connecting head (1) is provided with a second connecting head (4), one side of the second connecting head (4) is fixedly connected with a second connecting port (3), the second connecting port (3) is movably connected with the first connecting port (2), the outside of the second connecting head (4) is provided with a locking mechanism for automatic locking; The locking mechanism comprises a connecting barrel (8), the outside of the second connecting head (4) is movably connected with the connecting barrel (8), the same side of the two ends in the connecting barrel (8) is fixedly connected with a group of fixed strips (12) respectively, the two ends of the second connecting head (4) are provided with a movable groove (7), the inside of the movable groove (7) is fixedly connected with a fixed shaft (6), one side of the inside of the movable groove (7) is fixedly connected with a spring (10), the other side of the two ends in the connecting barrel (8) is fixedly connected with a group of fixed sleeves (5) respectively, the two ends of the first connecting head (1) are provided with a side groove (16), one side of the inside of the side groove (16) is fixedly connected with a pressing plate (15), one side of the pressing plate (15) is fixedly connected with a spring piece (17), one side of one end of the spring piece (17) is fixedly connected with a positioning clamping plate (18), one end of the pressing plate (15) is fixedly connected with an anti-skid convex strip (19).

2. A locking device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning clamping plate (18) is movably connected with the fixed strip (12), and the fixed sleeve (5) is slidably connected with the fixed shaft (6).

3. A locking device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (10) is fixedly connected with the fixed sleeve (5), and the fixed sleeve (5) is slidably connected with the movable groove (7).

4. A locking device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center line of the positioning clamping plate (18) and the center line of the fixed strip (12) are on the same vertical plane, and the spring piece (17) is movably connected with the fixed strip (12).

5. A locking device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the connecting barrel (8) is fixedly connected with a metal inner layer (9).

6. A locking device for a connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The center line of the metal inner layer (9) and the center line of the connecting barrel (8) are on the same vertical plane, and the metal inner layer (9) is movably connected with the second connecting head (4).

7. A locking device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the first connecting head (1) is fixedly connected with a fixed cover (13), the inside of the fixed cover (13) is fixedly connected with a shielding layer (14), and one side of the second connecting head (4) is provided with a groove (11).

8. A locking device for a connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The center line of the groove (11) and the center line of the fixed cover (13) are on the same vertical plane, and the fixed cover (13) is movably connected with the groove (11).