Anti-dislocation connector
By designing anti-misalignment connectors, the relative positions of male and female connectors are fixed by the insertion of positioning posts and positioning slots, thus solving the misalignment problem during connector connection and improving the stability and standardization of the connection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423090609.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing connectors are prone to misalignment during connection, leading to unstable connections.
An anti-misalignment connector is designed, including a male connector and a female connector. The male connector is provided with a plug and a positioning post, and the female connector is provided with a positioning groove. The relative position of the connector is fixed by the insertion of the positioning post and the positioning groove, and the stability is increased by the cable tray and the connecting ring.
It achieves accurate connector alignment, prevents misalignment, improves the stability and standardization of the connection, and facilitates wire harness routing.
Smart Images
Figure CN223843278U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive wiring harnesses, and in particular to an anti-misalignment connector. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive wiring harnesses are the core of a vehicle's electrical network; without them, there is no automotive electrical system. A wiring harness is an assembly consisting of copper-plated contact terminals crimped to wires and cables, then covered with a plastic-molded insulator or an outer metal casing, and bundled together to form a connecting circuit. The wiring harness industry chain includes wires and cables, connectors, processing equipment, wiring harness manufacturing, and downstream application industries. Body wiring harnesses connect the entire vehicle body and are generally H-shaped.
[0003] To facilitate the use of wire harnesses, connectors are typically attached to the ends. With connectors installed, simply plugging in two mating connectors establishes electrical conductivity between the wires. Since connectors are relatively small, ensuring easy connection and preventing misalignment is a ongoing research focus. To address these issues, a solution is proposed below. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anti-misalignment connector, which has the advantages of preventing misalignment between connectors and facilitating connection between connectors.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] An anti-misalignment connector includes a male connector and a female connector. The male connector has a plug, and the female connector has a slot. A wire head is provided on the rear side of the slot. The plug is inserted into the slot and abuts against the wire head. The female connector also has two positioning grooves, which are located on both sides of the slot. The male connector has two symmetrically arranged positioning posts, which are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves. The length of the positioning posts is greater than the length of the plug.
[0007] Preferably, the male connector further includes a cable tray and a connecting ring. The connecting ring includes two semi-elliptical connecting plates, which are located on both sides of the cable tray. One end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the cable tray. Extension blocks are fixed on both sides of the connector. Two positioning posts are fixed on the front side of the extension blocks. The other end of the two connecting plates is fixedly connected to the rear side of the extension blocks.
[0008] Preferably, the front side of the cable tray is provided with two abutment plates symmetrically. The abutment plates are in a bent state. The rear side of the abutment plates is fixedly connected to the front side of the cable tray. The front sides of the two abutment plates are tilted forward and located directly behind the two positioning posts. The abutment plates are located in the space formed by the connecting plates and do not contact the connecting plates.
[0009] Preferably, the cable tray is provided with a cable tray groove, which is used to snap and fix external cable trays.
[0010] Preferably, the female connector is further provided with two connecting blocks, which are located on opposite sides of the two positioning grooves.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the front sides of the two positioning posts are located in front of the connector and will first connect with the positioning groove on the female connector. After the two positioning posts are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves, the relative positions of the connector on the male connector and the slot on the female connector are fixed. At this time, you only need to continue to approach the male connector and the female connector to insert the connector into the slot and connect it with the wire head in the slot. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of an embodiment.
[0014] Reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Male connector; 2. Female connector; 3. Connector plug; 4. Connector slot; 5. Wire connector; 6. Positioning slot; 7. Positioning post; 8. Cable management plate; 9. Connecting ring; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Extension block; 12. Abutment plate; 13. Cable management groove; 14. Connecting block. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The following description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, and the scope of protection is not limited to this embodiment. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept should be protected. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom" and "top," "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component.
[0016] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, an anti-misalignment connector includes a male connector 1 and a female connector 2. Here, "male connector 1" and "female connector 2" simply refer to two connectors that can be plugged into each other; the terms "male" and "female" have no other meaning. The male connector 1 has a plug 3, into which external wiring harnesses are ultimately connected. The female connector 2 has a terminal 5, which connects to the external wiring harness. To ensure that the plug 3 and terminal 5 can abut against each other and not separate, a slot 4 is provided on one side of the terminal 5. The terminal 5 is fixed to one side of the slot 4, and the plug 3 can be inserted into the slot 4 until the end of the plug 3 abuts against the end of the terminal 5.
[0017] To increase the stability of the connector 3 after it comes into contact with the terminal 5, a locking block can be provided on the side wall of the socket 4, and a latch can also be provided on the connector 3. When the connector 3 is inserted into the socket 4, the latch will engage with the locking block, thus preventing the connector 3 from moving out of the socket 4. The structure of the latch and the locking block is existing technology.
[0018] The female connector 2 is also provided with two positioning grooves 6, which are located on both sides of the connector slot 4. The connector 3 is symmetrically fixed with extension blocks 11 on both sides, and each extension block 11 has a positioning post 7. The length of the positioning post 7 is greater than the length of the connector 3. It will first insert into the positioning groove 6 on the female connector 2 to determine the relative position of the female connector 2 and the male connector 1. When they move closer together, the two positioning posts 7 will insert deep into the two positioning grooves 6, and the connector 3 will be accurately and without deviation inserted into the connector slot 4.
[0019] The male connector 1 also includes a cable tray 8 and a connecting ring 9. The connecting ring 9 includes two semi-elliptical connecting plates 10. The ellipse here is not a standard ellipse. The shape formed by the two connecting plates 10 is closer to the shape of a track.
[0020] Here, the side of the male connector 1 closest to the female connector 2 is considered the front side. Two connecting plates 10 are located on either side of the cable management plate 8, with one end of each connecting plate 10 fixedly connected to the side of the cable management plate 8. The front sides of the two connecting plates 10 are fixedly connected to the rear sidewalls of the two extension blocks 11.
[0021] The front side of the cable harness plate 8 is located within the area enclosed by the two connecting plates 10. Two abutment plates 12 are symmetrically positioned on the front side of the cable harness plate 8. The abutment plates 12 are bent, and their rear sides are fixedly connected to the front side of the cable harness plate 8. The front sides of the two abutment plates 12 are tilted forward and located directly behind the two positioning posts 7. The abutment plates 12 are situated within the space enclosed by the connecting plates 10 and do not contact the connecting plates 10. This design is aesthetically pleasing and prevents deformation of the connecting ring 9, ensuring a tight fit between the ends of the connector 3 and the terminal block 5, thus achieving connectivity between the two cable harnesses.
[0022] The cable tray 8 is provided with a cable tray groove 13, which is composed of two upright plates protruding to one side. The cable tray groove 13 is located between the two upright plates. The cable tray groove 13 can hold the cable bundle, making the cable bundle routing more standardized and preventing it from getting caught on other components.
[0023] Two connecting blocks 14 are also fixed on the female connector 2. The two connecting blocks 14 are located on the opposite side of the two positioning grooves 6. The two connecting blocks 14 are provided with connecting holes. The connecting blocks 14 can be fixed to the external components by screws or other fasteners, thereby realizing the fixing of the connector.
[0024] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A misalignment prevention connector, comprising a male connector (1) and a female connector (2), characterized in that, The male connector (1) is provided with a connector plug (3), the female connector (2) is provided with a connector slot (4), and a wire head (5) is provided on the rear side of the connector slot (4). The connector plug (3) is inserted into the connector slot (4) and abuts against the wire head (5). The female connector (2) is also provided with two positioning grooves (6). The two positioning grooves (6) are located on both sides of the connector slot (4). The male connector (1) is symmetrically provided with two positioning posts (7). The two positioning posts (7) are respectively inserted into the two positioning grooves (6). The length of the positioning posts (7) is greater than the length of the connector plug (3).
2. The anti-misalignment connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The male connector (1) also includes a cable tray (8) and a connecting ring (9). The connecting ring (9) includes two semi-elliptical connecting plates (10). The two connecting plates (10) are located on both sides of the cable tray (8), and one end of the connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected to the side of the cable tray (8). Extension blocks (11) are fixed on both sides of the connector (3). Two positioning posts (7) are fixed on the front side of the extension blocks (11), and the other end of the two connecting plates (10) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the extension blocks (11).
3. The anti-misalignment connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two abutment plates (12) are symmetrically provided on the front side of the cable tray (8). The abutment plates (12) are in a bent state. The rear side of the abutment plates (12) is fixedly connected to the front side of the cable tray (8). The front sides of the two abutment plates (12) are tilted forward and located directly behind the two positioning posts (7). The abutment plates (12) are located in the space surrounded by the connecting plates (10) and do not contact the connecting plates (10).
4. The anti-misalignment connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cable tray (8) is provided with a cable tray groove (13), which is used to clamp and fix the external cable tray.
5. The anti-misalignment connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The female connector (2) is also fixed with two connecting blocks (14), which are located on opposite sides of the two positioning grooves (6).