Industrial connector convenient to plug
The pre-molding structure design of the snap ring and connector housing solves the problem of inconvenient connection of high IP-rated industrial connectors, and realizes simplified operation and efficient and stable connection, which is suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202620104804.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-01-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing industrial connectors, even at high IP ratings, require manual adjustment during mating due to the uncertain position of the locking ring, resulting in inconvenient and inefficient connections.
An industrial connector designed for easy insertion is described. By engaging the stop portion of the snap ring with the stop portion of the connector housing, the snap ring is pre-rotated to the pre-insertion position, ensuring that the snap ring is at the correct angle before the male and female connectors are inserted. Furthermore, the first and second snap points engage within the annular connecting groove to prevent accidental deviation.
It simplifies connection operations, improves wiring efficiency, ensures the accuracy and stability of each connection, and maintains high IP rating protection performance, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to an industrial connector, in particular to an industrial connector convenient to plug. BACKGROUND
[0002] Industrial connectors are mainly used for connecting the circuits between various industrial equipment, so as to realize the electrical connection between various industrial equipment. Industrial connectors are divided into male heads and female heads, and are mainly applied to the power supply of high-power, whole-cabinet servers. When industrial equipment needs to be connected, the male industrial connector and the female industrial connector must be connected by plugging.
[0003] For ordinary industrial connectors, the plugging connection is relatively convenient. The flip cover of the female industrial connector is opened, and the plug core of the male industrial connector is aligned with the plug sleeve of the female industrial connector for connection.
[0004] However, for industrial connectors with high IP level, a clamping ring is sleeved on the male industrial connector. The clamping ring is used to improve the protection performance between the male industrial connector and the female industrial connector. For such industrial connectors, the position of the clamping ring on the male industrial connector is uncertain, so the clamping ring needs to be adjusted to the accurate position before the male industrial connector is connected to the female industrial connector. Then, the clamping ring is rotated to lock the male and female industrial connectors. This results in that the connection and plugging of such industrial connectors are very inconvenient and the wiring efficiency is low.
[0005] Therefore, it is urgent to design an industrial connector convenient to plug, so as to solve the technical defects of the existing industrial connectors. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0006] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides an industrial connector convenient to plug, which comprises a connector shell, a plug-in pipe, a clamping ring and a plug core assembly. The plug-in pipe is connected to one end of the connector shell. The plug core assembly is located inside the connector shell and the plug-in pipe. The clamping ring is connected to one end of the connector shell close to the plug-in pipe. The outer periphery of one end of the connector shell close to the clamping ring is provided with an annular connecting groove. The two sides of the annular connecting groove are respectively provided with a first limiting table and a second limiting table. The inner wall of the clamping ring is provided with a clamping inner ring. The clamping inner ring is connected between the first limiting table and the second limiting table. The inner wall of the clamping inner ring is provided with at least one stop portion. The surface of the stop portion is provided with a first clamping point portion. The annular connecting groove is provided with a second clamping point portion and a cutoff portion. The second clamping point portion is located on the movement path of the first clamping point portion with the clamping ring rotating. The cutoff portion is located on the movement path of the stop portion with the clamping ring rotating. The outer edge of the first limiting table is provided with a nested notch.
[0007] In a possible implementation, the first limiting platform is provided with a first guide slope, and the inner wall of the clamping inner ring is provided with a second guide slope.
[0008] In a possible implementation, the minimum inner diameter of the clamping inner ring is smaller than the maximum diameter of the first limiting platform, and the maximum inner diameter of the clamping inner ring is smaller than the diameter of the second limiting platform.
[0009] In a possible implementation, the cut-off portion comprises a cut-off end face, and the stop portion comprises a stop end face; when the cut-off end face contacts the stop end face during rotation of the stop portion around the connector housing along the clamping ring, the cut-off portion limits the clamping ring to continue rotating on the connector housing.
[0010] In a possible implementation, the nesting notch comprises a notch portion, both sides of the notch portion are provided with a transition inwardly recessed portion, and the second clamping point portion and the cut-off portion are arranged close to the two transition inwardly recessed portions respectively.
[0011] In a possible implementation, the stop portion is provided with a deformation slot hole.
[0012] In a possible implementation, one end of the inner cavity of the connector housing is provided with an inner threaded connection portion, one end of the outer wall of the plug-in pipe is provided with an outer threaded connection portion, and the plug-in pipe is connected to the connector housing through cooperation of the outer threaded connection portion and the inner threaded connection portion.
[0013] In a possible implementation, the connector housing is provided with a locking cavity, a locking plug plate is connected in the locking cavity, the inner threaded connection portion and the outer threaded connection portion are respectively provided with a first locking slot and a second locking slot corresponding to the position of the locking cavity, the locking plug plate comprises a main body portion, one end of the main body portion close to the plug-in pipe is provided with a locking portion, the side surface of the main body portion is provided with a positioning portion, and one end of the main body portion away from the plug-in pipe is provided with an operation portion, the inner wall of the locking cavity is provided with a positioning hole, the locking plug plate is connected in the locking cavity through cooperation of the positioning portion and the positioning hole, when the locking plug plate is completely inserted into the locking cavity, the locking portion is located in the first locking slot and the second locking slot, so as to limit relative rotation of the plug-in pipe relative to the connector housing.
[0014] In a possible implementation, the outer side of the locking cavity is provided with an anti-falling portion, and one side of the main body portion close to the anti-falling portion is provided with an anti-falling groove.
[0015] In a possible implementation, one end of the inner wall of the clamping ring away from the connector housing is provided with a locking portion.
[0016] The use mode of the industrial connector is as follows: the clamping ring is rotated, the stop portion of the clamping ring is attached to the stop portion of the connector shell, the clamping ring on the male industrial connector is in a pre-plugging position, and the rotation angle of the clamping ring before the male industrial connector and the female industrial connector are plugged and matched is positioned, at this time, the plug-in pipe of the male industrial connector is directly inserted into the female industrial connector, the clamping ring does not hinder the plugging of the industrial connectors, after the plugging is completed, the clamping ring is rotated, and the female industrial connector is locked, wherein the cooperation of the first clamping point portion and the second clamping point portion prevents the clamping ring from deviating from the pre-plugging position.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The industrial connector of the technical scheme is matched by the stop portion of the clamping ring and the stop portion of the connector shell, the clamping ring can be rotated to a pre-plugging position in advance, the clamping ring is in a correct angle before the male head and the female head are plugged, and the plugging is prevented, manual adjustment is not required, the operation is simplified, the first clamping point portion and the second clamping point portion are matched in the annular connecting groove, the clamping ring is prevented from being accidentally rotated and deviated from the pre-plugging position in a non-use state, and the initial position of the clamping ring is accurate and reliable each time the connection is performed. The pre-plugging structure of the clamping ring and the connector shell prevents the clamping ring in the pre-plugging position from interfering with the plugging process, the user can directly insert the male plug-in pipe into the female head without an intermediate adjustment step, the connection time is significantly shortened, the wiring efficiency is improved, after the plugging is completed, the clamping ring is rotated to lock the male head and the female head, the connection is stable, the protection performance (such as dustproof and waterproof) of a high IP level is maintained, and the industrial connector is suitable for harsh industrial environments.
[0019] The industrial connector of the technical scheme is intuitive and convenient to operate, the connection complexity is reduced, connection failure or repeated adjustment caused by improper position of the clamping ring is reduced, work convenience and safety are improved, the basic protection and locking function of the high IP level connector are retained while the plugging convenience is optimized, and compatibility with existing industrial equipment is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the male industrial connector of the utility model embodiment.
[0021] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the male industrial connector of the utility model embodiment.
[0022] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the connector shell of the utility model embodiment.
[0023] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of another connector shell of the utility model embodiment.
[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the clamping ring of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0025] Figure 6 is another perspective view of the clamping ring of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0026] Figure 7 is still another perspective view of the connector shell of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the plug-in pipe and plug-in core assembly of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0028] Figure 9 is a side view of the male industrial connector of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0029] Figure 10 is a sectional view of A-A in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 9
[0030] Figure 11 is a sectional view of B-B in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 10
[0031] Figure 12 is a sectional view of C-C in the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 10
[0032] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the locking plugboard of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0033] Figure 14 is a schematic view of the male industrial connector and the female industrial connector of the embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model. Among them, the drawings are only used for illustrative description, and the representation is only a schematic view, rather than a physical view, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the patent; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the utility model, some components in the drawings can be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; for those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions can be omitted in the drawings.
[0035] In combination with the drawings Figure 1 to the drawings Figure 13 The utility model discloses technical scheme is a kind of industrial connector convenient for plugging, including connector shell 1, plug pipe 2, clamping ring 3 and plug core assembly 4, plug pipe 2 is connected in one end of connector shell 1, plug core assembly 4 is located inside connector shell 1 and plug pipe 2, clamping ring 3 is connected in one end of the connection shell 1 close to plug pipe 2, the outer periphery of one end of connector shell 1 close to clamping ring 3 is equipped with annular connecting groove 11, the both sides of annular connecting groove 11 are equipped with first limit platform 12 and second limit platform 13 respectively, the inner wall of clamping ring 3 is equipped with clamping inner ring 31, clamping inner ring 31 is connected between first limit platform 12 and second limit platform 13, the inner wall of clamping inner ring 31 is equipped with at least one stop 32, the surface of stop 32 is equipped with first clamping point 33, second clamping point 14 and cutoff 15 are equipped in annular connecting groove 11, second clamping point 14 is located on the movement path of first clamping point 33 with the rotation of clamping ring 3, cutoff 15 is located on the movement path of stop 32 with the rotation of clamping ring 3, the outer edge of first limit platform 12 is equipped with nesting notch 16.
[0036] It needs to be explained that the industrial connector convenient for plugging in the embodiment is a male industrial connector, and in the accompanying drawings, Figure 14 Further description is made to the female industrial connector matched with the male industrial connector and plugged into each other.
[0037] In the embodiment, clamping inner ring 31 is connected between first limit platform 12 and second limit platform 13, so that clamping ring 3 cannot be separated from annular connecting groove 11.
[0038] In the embodiment, nesting notch 16 on first limit platform 12 is provided to provide space during the sleeving of clamping ring 3 on annular connecting groove 11, so as to facilitate the assembly of clamping ring 3 and connector shell 1.
[0039] In the embodiment, as shown in the accompanying drawings, Figure 11 The outer periphery of first limit platform 12 is equipped with first guide inclined surface 121, and the inner wall of clamping inner ring 31 is equipped with second guide inclined surface 311, so as to provide guidance for the sleeving of clamping ring 3 on connector shell 1.
[0040] In the embodiment, the minimum inner diameter of clamping inner ring 31 is smaller than the maximum diameter of first limit platform 12, and the maximum inner diameter of clamping inner ring 31 is smaller than the diameter of second limit platform 13, so as to ensure the stability of the connection of clamping ring 3 on connector shell 1.
[0041] In the embodiment, as shown in the accompanying drawings,Figure 3 To the accompanying Figure 6 As shown in the drawings, the cutoff portion 15 comprises a cutoff end face 151, and the stop portion 32 comprises a stop end face 321; during rotation of the stop portion 32 with the clamping ring 3 around the connector housing 1, when the cutoff end face 151 contacts the stop end face 321, the cutoff portion 15 limits the clamping ring 3 to continue rotating on the connector housing 1. Wherein the cutoff end face 151 contacts the stop end face 321, the clamping ring 3 is at the position in the pre-plugging state.
[0042] In this embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and the drawings, Figure 4 As shown in the drawings, the nesting notch 16 comprises a notch portion 161, both sides of the notch portion 161 are provided with transition inwardly recessed portions 162, and the second clamping point portion 14 and the cutoff portion 15 are respectively arranged close to the two transition inwardly recessed portions 162, that is, after the clamping ring 3 is sleeved on the connector housing 1, the stop portion 32 is located between the second clamping point portion 14 and the cutoff portion 15.
[0043] In this embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figure 5 and the drawings, Figure 6 As shown in the drawings, the stop portion 32 is provided with a deformation slot hole 35, which provides deformation for the clamping ring 3 during sleeving on the connector housing 1, so as to reduce the required force for assembling the clamping ring 3 on the connector housing 1.
[0044] In this embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figure 7 and the drawings, Figure 8 As shown in the drawings, one end of the inner cavity of the connector housing 1 is provided with an internal thread connecting portion 17, and one end of the outer wall of the plug-in pipe 2 is provided with an external thread connecting portion 21, and the plug-in pipe 2 is connected on the connector housing 1 through the cooperation of the external thread connecting portion 21 and the internal thread connecting portion 17.
[0045] In this embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and the drawings, Figure 10 to the drawings, Figure 14As shown, the connector housing 1 is provided with a locking cavity 18, and a locking plug 5 is connected in the locking cavity 18. The inner threaded connection part 17 and the outer threaded connection part 21 are respectively provided with a first locking groove 171 and a second locking groove 211 corresponding to the position of the locking cavity 18. The locking plug 5 comprises a main body part 51, and a locking part 52 is arranged at one end of the main body part 51 close to the plug-in pipe 2. A positioning part 53 is arranged on the side of the main body part 51, and an operation part 54 is arranged at the other end of the main body part 51 away from the plug-in pipe 2. A positioning hole 181 is arranged on the inner wall of the locking cavity 18. The locking plug 5 is connected in the locking cavity 18 through the cooperation of the positioning part 53 and the positioning hole 181. When the locking plug 5 is completely inserted into the locking cavity 18, the locking part 52 is located in the first locking groove 171 and the second locking groove 211, so as to limit the relative rotation of the plug-in pipe 2 relative to the connector housing 1.
[0046] In this embodiment, when the connector housing 1 and the plug-in pipe 2 are threadedly connected in place, the first locking groove 171 and the second locking groove 211 are aligned, so that the locking plug 5 can be completely inserted into the locking cavity 18.
[0047] In this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, Figure 12 As shown, the outer side of the locking cavity 18 is provided with an anti-disengagement part 182, and an anti-disengagement groove 55 is arranged on the side of the main body part 51 close to the anti-disengagement part 182.
[0048] In this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, Figure 5 and Figs. 4 to 6, Figure 6 As shown, the inner wall of the clamping ring 3 is provided with a locking part 34 at the end away from the connector housing 1, and the locking part 34 is used for locking the female industrial connector.
[0049] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, Figure 1 to Figs. 4 to 6, Figure 14 The use mode of the male industrial connector of the technical solution is as follows: the clamping ring 3 is rotated, the stop part 32 of the clamping ring 3 is attached to the cutoff part 15 of the connector housing 1, the clamping ring 3 on the male industrial connector is in a pre-plug-in position, the angular positioning of the clamping ring 3 before the plug-in matching of the male industrial connector and the female industrial connector 6 is realized, at this time, the plug-in pipe 2 of the male industrial connector is directly inserted into the female industrial connector 6, and the clamping ring 3 does not hinder the plug-in between the industrial connectors. After the plug-in is completed, the clamping ring 3 is rotated, and the locking part 34 of the clamping ring 3 locks the locking edge 61 of the female industrial connector 6. The cooperation of the first clamping point part 33 and the second clamping point part 14 prevents the clamping ring 3 from deviating excessively from the pre-plug-in position.
[0050] The industrial connector is matched with the stop portion 32 of the clamping ring 3 and the stop portion 15 of the connector shell 1, the clamping ring 3 can be pre-rotated to a pre-plugging position, the male head and the female head are inserted in the correct angle before plugging, the clamping ring 3 is prevented from being hindered from plugging, manual adjustment is not needed, the operation is simplified, the first clamping point portion 33 and the second clamping point portion 14 are matched in the annular connecting groove 11, the clamping ring 3 is prevented from being accidentally rotated and deviated from the pre-plugging position in a non-use state, and the initial position of the clamping ring is accurate and reliable each time of connection.
[0051] The industrial connector is matched with the stop portion 32 of the clamping ring 3 and the stop portion 15 of the connector shell 1, the clamping ring 3 can be pre-rotated to a pre-plugging position, the male head and the female head are inserted in the correct angle before plugging, the clamping ring 3 is prevented from being hindered from plugging, manual adjustment is not needed, the operation is simplified, the first clamping point portion 33 and the second clamping point portion 14 are matched in the annular connecting groove 11, the clamping ring 3 is prevented from being accidentally rotated and deviated from the pre-plugging position in a non-use state, and the initial position of the clamping ring is accurate and reliable each time of connection.
[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly illustrating the utility model, and are not the limitation of the embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary skilled in the art, on the basis of the above description, other different forms of changes or changes can be made. Here, all the embodiments are not enumerated. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An industrial connector for facilitating plug-in, comprising a connector housing, a plug-in tube, a clamping ring and a ferrule assembly, the plug-in tube being connected to one end of the connector housing, the ferrule assembly being located inside the connector housing and the plug-in tube, the clamping ring being connected to one end of the connector housing near the plug-in tube, characterized in that, The connector housing is provided with an annular connecting groove on the outer periphery of one end of the clamping ring, the two sides of the annular connecting groove are respectively provided with a first limiting table and a second limiting table, the inner wall of the clamping ring is provided with a clamping inner ring, the clamping inner ring is connected between the first limiting table and the second limiting table, the inner wall of the clamping inner ring is provided with at least one stop portion, the surface of the stop portion is provided with a first clamping point portion, the annular connecting groove is provided with a second clamping point portion and a cutoff portion, the second clamping point portion is located on the movement path of the first clamping point portion with the clamping ring rotating, the cutoff portion is located on the movement path of the stop portion with the clamping ring rotating, and the outer edge of the first limiting table is provided with a nested notch.
2. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 1, characterized in that The outer periphery of the first limiting table is provided with a first guide inclined surface, and the inner wall of the clamping inner ring is provided with a second guide inclined surface.
3. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 2, characterized in that The minimum inner diameter of the clamping inner ring is smaller than the maximum diameter of the first limiting table, and the maximum inner diameter of the clamping inner ring is smaller than the diameter of the second limiting table.
4. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 1, characterized in that The cutoff portion includes a cutoff end face, and the stop portion includes a stop end face; during the rotation of the stop portion around the connector housing with the clamping ring, when the cutoff end face contacts the stop end face, the cutoff portion limits the clamping ring to continue rotating on the connector housing.
5. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 1, wherein, The nested notch includes a notch portion, and the two sides of the notch portion are respectively provided with a transition inwardly recessed portion, and the second clamping point portion and the cutoff portion are respectively arranged close to the two transition inwardly recessed portions.
6. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging in accordance with claim 1, wherein, A deformation slot hole is formed in the stop portion.
7. An industrial connector facilitating plugging according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that One end of the inner cavity of the connector housing is provided with an internal thread connecting portion, one end of the outer wall of the plug-in pipe is provided with an external thread connecting portion, and the plug-in pipe is connected on the connector housing through the cooperation of the external thread connecting portion and the internal thread connecting portion.
8. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 7, characterized in that A locking cavity is formed in the connector housing, a locking plug plate is connected in the locking cavity, first and second locking grooves are respectively arranged in positions corresponding to the locking cavity of the internal thread connecting portion and the external thread connecting portion, the locking plug plate includes a main body portion, a locking portion is arranged at one end of the main body portion close to the plug-in pipe, a positioning portion is arranged on the side surface of the main body portion, an operating portion is arranged at one end of the main body portion away from the plug-in pipe, a positioning hole is formed in the inner wall of the locking cavity, the locking plug plate is connected in the locking cavity through the cooperation of the positioning portion and the positioning hole, when the locking plug plate is completely inserted into the locking cavity, the locking portion is located in the first and second locking grooves, so as to limit the relative rotation of the plug-in pipe relative to the connector housing.
9. An industrial connector for facilitating plugging according to claim 8, characterized in that An anti-falling portion is arranged on the outside of the locking cavity, and an anti-falling groove is arranged on the side of the main body portion close to the anti-falling portion.
10. An industrial connector facilitating plugging according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that A locking portion is arranged at one end of the inner wall of the clamping ring away from the connector housing.