Connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector. The connector comprises a plug assembly and a socket assembly, the plug assembly comprises a fixing ring, an outer cover and a pull ring. The first base is arranged on the outer cover; the pull ring is mounted on the outer cover and can swing; the fixing ring is arranged outside the first base in a sleeving mode and can rotate. One of the inner wall of the fixing ring and the outer wall of the second base is provided with a spinning groove, and the other one is provided with a spinning convex part; the fixing ring is provided with a trigger part, and the pull ring swings to push the trigger part to enable the fixing ring to rotate, thereby achieving the unlocking between the plug assembly and the socket assembly. According to the utility model, the plug assembly and the socket assembly can be effectively prevented from being dismounted by mistake; the plug assembly is provided with the pull ring, and the pull ring rotates to drive the fixed ring to rotate from the first position to the second position, so that the plug assembly and the socket assembly are separated, the use is simple and convenient, and the plug terminal and the socket terminal are effectively prevented from being damaged in the pulling-out process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically to a connector with locking and unlocking functions. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is a device used for electrical and / or communication connections between two components. Connectors typically have a socket and a plug. Generally speaking, the structure of connectors varies depending on the actual usage requirements, but in the existing technology, the connection and separation between the plug and socket of connectors are basically achieved by plugging and pulling.

[0003] First, in connectors with cables, this method can easily cause the plug and socket to loosen or even separate due to the cable being pulled incorrectly. Second, when it is necessary to separate the socket and plug, the plug can only be pulled out by pinching it with your fingers. When pulling it out, it is difficult to pull out because the direction of force is not in a straight line with the insertion direction between the plug and socket, and it is also easy to damage the terminals.

[0004] Therefore, in order to overcome the above problems, the applicant has made improvements to the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a connector with locking and unlocking functions.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: a connector, comprising: a plug assembly and a socket assembly;

[0007] The plug assembly includes: a first base and plug terminals;

[0008] The socket assembly includes: a second base and socket terminals;

[0009] After the plug assembly and socket assembly are assembled, the plug terminals and socket terminals are connected;

[0010] The plug assembly further includes: a retaining ring, an outer cover, and a pull ring; the first base is disposed on the outer cover; the pull ring is installed on the outer cover and can swing; the retaining ring is sleeved on the outside of the first base and can rotate; between the inner wall of the retaining ring and the outer wall of the second base, one is provided with a snap-lock groove and the other is provided with a snap-lock protrusion, and the plug assembly and the socket assembly are locked by the engagement of the snap-lock groove and the snap-lock protrusion;

[0011] The fixing ring is provided with a trigger part. After the pull ring swings, it pushes the trigger part to rotate the fixing ring, thereby unlocking the plug assembly and the socket assembly.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first base is provided with a first sleeve, and the second base is provided with a second sleeve; the fixing ring is sleeved outside the first sleeve, and a gap is formed between the inner wall of the fixing ring and the outer wall of the first sleeve for the second sleeve to be inserted.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, one of the first sleeve and the fixing ring is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and the other is provided with a locking protrusion. The length of the arc-shaped groove is greater than the length of the locking protrusion, so that the fixing ring is limited outside the first base and can rotate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing ring can be rotated to a first position and a second position;

[0015] When the retaining ring rotates to the first position, the plug assembly and the socket assembly lock together.

[0016] When the retaining ring rotates to the second position, the plug assembly and the socket assembly are unlocked.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an elastic element is provided between the fixing ring and the first base, which provides the elastic force for the fixing ring to return from the second position to the first position.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the swivel groove and the swivel protrusion are respectively provided with inclined guide surfaces; under the action of the inclined guide surfaces, the fixing ring rotates during the insertion of the plug assembly and the socket assembly.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the second base is provided with the buckle groove, and the fixing ring is provided with the buckle protrusion; the buckle groove is provided with an inclined guide surface, and during the rotation of the fixing ring from the first position to the second position, the inclined guide surface interacts with the side of the buckle protrusion to push the second sleeve out of the gap.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the trigger part protrudes radially from the fixing ring; the pull ring is provided with a trigger arm, which pushes the trigger part to rotate the fixing ring during the rotation of the pull ring.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the plug terminals include: a large male plug terminal and a small male plug terminal; the socket terminals include: a large female socket terminal and a small female socket terminal.

[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: the plug assembly and the socket assembly of the present invention are locked and unlocked by a fixing ring, which can effectively prevent the plug assembly and the socket assembly from being accidentally disassembled; and the plug assembly is provided with a pull ring, which drives the fixing ring to rotate from the first position to the second position by rotating the pull ring, so that the plug assembly and the socket assembly are separated. It is simple and convenient to use, and effectively prevents the plug terminals and the socket terminals from being damaged during the pulling process. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the separation of the plug assembly and the socket assembly in the connector of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from another angle showing the separation of the plug assembly and the socket assembly in the connector of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the connector of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a frontal view of the connector of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] Plug assembly 100; gap 101; first base 110; first sleeve 111; arc groove 1111; plug terminal 120; plug large male hardware terminal 121; plug small male hardware terminal 122; retaining ring 130; trigger part 131; swivel protrusion 132; first inclined guide surface 1321; side 1322; locking protrusion 133; outer cover 140; pull ring 150; trigger arm 151; socket assembly 200; inlet section 201; limiting section 202; second base 210; second sleeve 211; swivel groove 212; second inclined guide surface 2121; inclined guide surface 2122; socket terminal 220; socket large female hardware terminal 221; socket small female hardware terminal 222. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Connector, please refer to Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes: a plug assembly 100 and a socket assembly 200, with plug-in connection and disconnection between the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200.

[0035] Specifically, the plug assembly 100 includes: a first base 110, a plug terminal 120, a retaining ring 130, an outer cover 140, and a pull ring 150;

[0036] The socket assembly 200 includes: a second base 210 and a socket terminal 220; after the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are assembled, the plug terminal 120 and the socket terminal 220 are connected.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the first base 110 is disposed on the outer cover 140. The first base 110 and the outer cover 140 can be an integral structure or a separate assembly structure.

[0038] Optionally, when the first base 110 and the outer cover 140 are assembled separately, they can be connected by a snap-fit ​​or a threaded connection; and the outer cover 140 is designed in the shape of a handle to facilitate applying force to the plug assembly 100.

[0039] Furthermore, the fixing ring 130 is sleeved on the outside of the first base 110 and can rotate; between the inner wall of the fixing ring 130 and the outer wall of the second base 210, one is provided with a screw-lock groove and the other is provided with a screw-lock protrusion, and the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are locked by the screw-lock groove and the screw-lock protrusion.

[0040] Furthermore, the pull ring 150 is mounted on the outer cover 140 and can swing, and the fixing ring 130 is provided with a trigger part 131. After the pull ring 150 swings, it pushes the trigger part 131 to make the fixing ring 130 rotate, thereby unlocking the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200.

[0041] As can be seen from the above, after the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are plugged in, they are locked by the engagement of the swivel groove and the swivel protrusion to prevent the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 from being accidentally separated; and when the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are separated, they are unlocked by rotating the pull ring 150.

[0042] In one implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first base 110 is provided with a first sleeve 111, and the plug terminal 120 is located inside the first sleeve 111;

[0043] Similarly, the second base 210 is provided with a second sleeve 211, and the socket terminal 220 is located inside the second sleeve 211;

[0044] The fixing ring 130 is sleeved on the outside of the first sleeve 111, and a gap 101 is formed between the inner wall of the fixing ring 130 and the outer wall of the first sleeve 111 for the second sleeve 211 to be inserted.

[0045] Furthermore, between the first sleeve 111 and the fixing ring 130, one is provided with an arc-shaped groove and the other is provided with a locking protrusion. The length of the arc-shaped groove is greater than the length of the locking protrusion, so that the fixing ring 130 is limited to the outside of the first base 110 and can rotate.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first sleeve 111 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 1111, which is opened along the circumference of the first sleeve 111. The inner wall of the fixing ring 130 is provided with a locking protrusion 133. After assembly, the locking protrusion 133 of the fixing ring 130 is engaged in the arc-shaped groove 1111, so that the fixing ring 130 can rotate on the first sleeve 111, but the fixing ring 130 cannot detach from the first sleeve 111 in the axial direction.

[0047] Meanwhile, the length of the arc groove 1111 limits the rotation angle of the fixed ring 130.

[0048] Furthermore, the fixing ring 130 can be rotated to a first position and a second position;

[0049] When the retaining ring 130 rotates to the first position, the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are locked together;

[0050] When the retaining ring 130 rotates to the second position, the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are unlocked;

[0051] Here, the rotation of the fixed ring 130 from the first position to the second position is defined as a forward rotation, and the rotation of the fixed ring 130 from the second position to the first position is defined as a reverse rotation.

[0052] Furthermore, an elastic element (not shown in the figure) is provided between the fixing ring 130 and the first base 110, which provides the elastic force for the fixing ring 130 to return from the second position to the first position;

[0053] Specifically, the elastic element can be a spring, torsion spring, sheet spring, or other similar structure.

[0054] In one embodiment, the screw-on groove 212 and the screw-on protrusion 132 are respectively provided with inclined guide surfaces; under the action of the inclined guide surfaces, the retaining ring 130 rotates during the insertion of the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200;

[0055] Specifically, the throttle protrusion 132 is provided with a first inclined guide surface 1321, and the throttle groove 212 is provided with a second inclined guide surface 2121. During the insertion of the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200, the second sleeve 211 is inserted into the gap 101, and the first inclined guide surface 1321 and the second inclined guide surface 2121 abut against each other, converting the linear motion into the rotational motion of the fixed ring 130.

[0056] Continue as Figure 4 As shown, the swivel groove 212 has an inlet section 201 and a limiting section 202. As the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are deeply inserted, the retaining ring 130 rotates in the forward direction. After the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are inserted, the swivel protrusion 132 moves to the beginning of the limiting section 202. Under the elastic force of the elastic element, the retaining ring 130 rotates in the reverse direction, so that the swivel protrusion 132 is engaged in the limiting section 202. It can be engaged in the middle of the limiting section 202 or even engaged in the end of the limiting section 202, thereby locking the socket assembly 200 and the plug assembly 100.

[0057] Therefore, as can be seen from the above, the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 can achieve self-locking after being plugged in.

[0058] In one embodiment, the swivel groove 212 is provided with an inclined guide surface 2122. When the socket assembly 200 and the plug assembly 100 are unlocked, the inclined guide surface 2122 interacts with the side surface 1322 of the swivel protrusion 132 during the rotation of the retaining ring 130 from the first position to the second position, pushing the second sleeve 211 away from the gap 101.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inclined guide surface 2122 and the second inclined guide surface 2121 are roughly arranged in a figure-eight shape;

[0060] When the socket assembly 200 and plug assembly 100 are in the locked state, when the retaining ring 130 rotates forward and the buckle protrusion 132 rotates to the beginning of the limiting section 202, its side 1322 abuts against the inclined guide surface 2122; when the retaining ring 130 continues to rotate forward, the side 1322 cooperates with the inclined guide surface 2122 to switch the rotational motion of the retaining ring 130 to the linear motion of the second sleeve 211, pushing the second sleeve 211 out of the gap 101, that is, pushing the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 to separate.

[0061] Therefore, by applying force to swing the pull ring 150, the fixed ring 130 is driven to rotate, and finally the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are separated. During the separation process, the plug terminals 120 and 220 are effectively prevented from bending or being damaged.

[0062] In one embodiment, the trigger part 131 protrudes radially from the fixing ring 130, and the pull ring 150 is provided with a trigger arm 151. During the rotation of the pull ring 150, the trigger arm 151 pushes the trigger part 131 to make the fixing ring 130 rotate.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pull ring 150 has two swing arms and a connecting arm connecting the two swing arms, and one of the swing arms is provided with a trigger arm 151; as Figure 5 As shown, the pull ring 150 rotates counterclockwise. During the rotation, the trigger arm 151 will contact the trigger part 131, and as... Figure 5 The downward triggering part 131 is shown, which in turn causes the fixed ring 130 to rotate.

[0064] In one implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the plug terminal 120 includes a large male plug terminal 121 and a small male plug terminal 122; the socket terminal 220 includes a large female socket terminal 221 and a small female socket terminal 222; after the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are plugged in, the large male plug terminal 121 and the large female socket terminal 221 are connected, and the small male plug terminal 122 and the small female socket terminal 222 are connected.

[0065] Furthermore, the large male terminal 121 of the plug and the large female terminal 221 of the socket are current pins to enable power supply; the small male terminal 122 of the plug and the small female terminal 222 of the socket are signal pins to enable signal transmission.

[0066] In this connector, after the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are inserted, the retaining ring 130 moves in the opposite direction to reset from the second position to the first position, thereby locking the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200; when the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 are separated, only force needs to be applied as... Figure 5 As shown, rotating the pull ring 150 counterclockwise will cause the fixing ring 130 to move forward from the first position to the second position. While the fixing ring 130 continues to rotate forward, it will push the plug assembly 100 and the socket assembly 200 to separate.

[0067] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. Connector, including: Plug assembly (100) and socket assembly (200); The plug assembly (100) includes: a first base (110) and plug terminals (120); The socket assembly (200) includes: a second base (210) and socket terminals (220); After the plug assembly (100) and socket assembly (200) are assembled, the plug terminals (120) and socket terminals (220) are connected; characterized in that: The plug assembly (100) further includes: a retaining ring (130), an outer cover (140), and a pull ring (150); the first base (110) is disposed on the outer cover (140); the pull ring (150) is installed on the outer cover (140) and is swingable; the retaining ring (130) is sleeved on the first base (110) and is rotatable; Between the inner wall of the fixing ring (130) and the outer wall of the second base (210), one is provided with a screw-lock groove and the other is provided with a screw-lock protrusion. The plug assembly (100) and the socket assembly (200) are locked by the screw-lock groove and the screw-lock protrusion. The fixing ring (130) is provided with a trigger part (131). After the pull ring (150) swings, it pushes the trigger part (131) to make the fixing ring (130) rotate, thereby unlocking the plug assembly (100) and the socket assembly (200).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first base (110) is provided with a first sleeve (111), and the second base (210) is provided with a second sleeve (211); the fixing ring (130) is sleeved on the outside of the first sleeve (111), and a gap (101) is formed between the inner wall of the fixing ring (130) and the outer wall of the first sleeve (111) for the second sleeve (211) to be inserted.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: Between the first sleeve (111) and the fixing ring (130), one is provided with an arc-shaped groove and the other is provided with a locking protrusion. The length of the arc-shaped groove is greater than the length of the locking protrusion, so that the fixing ring (130) is limited outside the first base (110) and can rotate.

4. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing ring (130) can be rotated to a first position and a second position; When the retaining ring (130) rotates to the first position, the plug assembly (100) and the socket assembly (200) are locked together; When the retaining ring (130) is rotated to the second position, the plug assembly (100) and the socket assembly (200) are unlocked.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic element is provided between the fixing ring (130) and the first base (110), which provides elastic force to reset the fixing ring (130) from the second position to the first position.

6. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swivel groove and swivel protrusion are respectively provided with inclined guide surfaces; under the action of the inclined guide surfaces, the fixing ring (130) rotates during the insertion of the plug assembly (100) and the socket assembly (200).

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second base (210) is provided with the buckle groove (212), and the fixing ring (130) is provided with the buckle protrusion (132); the buckle groove (212) is provided with an inclined guide surface (2122), and during the process of the fixing ring (130) rotating from the first position to the second position, the inclined guide surface (2122) interacts with the side surface (1322) of the buckle protrusion (132) to push the second sleeve (211) out of the gap (101).

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger part (131) protrudes radially from the fixing ring (130); the pull ring (150) is provided with a trigger arm (151), and during the rotation of the pull ring (150), the trigger arm (151) pushes the trigger part (131) to make the fixing ring (130) rotate.

9. The connector according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The plug terminal (120) includes: a large male plug terminal (121) and a small male plug terminal (122); the socket terminal (220) includes: a large female socket terminal (221) and a small female socket terminal (222).

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