Connector for clamping installation
By introducing a combination of snap-fit and connecting block design into the snap-fit connector, the problem of cover loosening is solved, resulting in a more secure connection and better sealing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520442239.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing snap-fit connectors, the snap-fit structure between the covers is prone to loosening, resulting in an unstable connection and the possibility of detachment.
The design incorporates a snap-fit and mounting port connection block. The connection block fills the gaps in the snap-fit movement, enhancing the tightness of the cover. A step and slope structure are set at the mounting port to increase stability and sealing.
This improves the connection strength of the cover, reduces the risk of loosening, enhances the sealing performance, and ensures the stability and reliability of the connector.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a snap-fit connector and is related to electrical equipment. Background Technology
[0002] On June 16, 2020, a utility model patent with patent number CN201922121783.X and patent name entitled "A Snap-fit Connector" was published. This patent discloses a snap-fit connector that uses a first groove and a first positioning plate on a first cover to fix the wire. Then, the first cover and a second cover snap together. A pin on the second cover pierces the insulation layer of the wire, making contact with the copper wire inside the wire. The pin connects to another wire, and the connection between the pin and the connector achieves the connection between the two wires. This is convenient, quick, time-saving, and efficient. It solves the following cumbersome technical problem: traditionally, when temporarily connecting multiple wires, it is necessary to remove the outer insulation layer of the wires, twist the multiple copper wires together, and then wrap the exposed copper wires with insulating tape.
[0003] However, the first and second covers, which are composed of connectors that are installed in this snap-fit configuration, are connected by a snap-fit structure. This snap-fit structure may loosen, resulting in an unstable connection and the possibility of the two covers coming loose. To address this defect, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a snap-fit connector, which aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] The present invention provides a snap-fit connector, comprising: a first cover including a first substrate, wherein a plurality of first grooves are provided on the first substrate; a second cover including a second substrate, wherein a plurality of second grooves are provided on the second substrate, the second grooves corresponding to the first grooves; at least one second groove being provided with a plurality of pins; wherein the first cover or the second cover has a plurality of mounting openings and connecting blocks connected to the sidewalls of the mounting openings; the second cover or the first cover has a buckle, the buckle corresponding to the mounting openings; and the gap between the buckle and the mounting opening is filled with the connecting block.
[0006] Furthermore, the mounting port is provided with a step on the inner wall of the first cover or the second cover, and the buckle is connected to the step.
[0007] Furthermore, a connecting block is integrally connected to the mounting opening on the other side of the step.
[0008] Furthermore, the connecting block has an inclined surface facing the lower part of the mounting opening gap.
[0009] Furthermore, the connecting block has raised textures on the side facing the buckle.
[0010] Furthermore, the first or second cover has mounting openings around its perimeter, and the second or first cover has buckles around its perimeter corresponding to the mounting openings.
[0011] Furthermore, the second cover is provided with a plurality of pins, each of which is integrally formed and connected to each insert pin.
[0012] Furthermore, the exterior of the second cover is provided with a recess, and the pins extend through the second cover into the recess.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model include:
[0014] When the first and second covers of the connector are fastened together by snap-fit, the connecting block fills the gap in the snap-fit mounting opening to suppress the movement of the buckle, further strengthening the fastening of the two covers. The connection between the two covers is more secure and they are less likely to come loose.
[0015] Furthermore, additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a general schematic diagram of a connector for snap-fit installation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a connector that is snap-fitted according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a detailed schematic diagram of the second cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a detailed schematic diagram of the first cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, solution, and effects of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.
[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Furthermore, the descriptions of "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" used in this utility model are only relative to the relative positional relationships of the various components of this utility model in the accompanying drawings.
[0022] Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and not for limiting the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0023] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first element may also be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may also be referred to as a first element.
[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, this utility model discloses a snap-fit connector, which includes: a first cover 100, including a first substrate 110, wherein the first substrate 110 is provided with a plurality of first grooves 111, as shown in the figure. Figures 1 to 2 As shown in the figure, there are three wires 1000 in a group. Therefore, the first groove 111 is provided with three parallel first grooves 111 corresponding to the three wires in a group.
[0025] Reference Figure 3 The second cover 200 shown includes a second substrate 210, on which a plurality of second grooves 211 are provided, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, there are three wires 1000 in a group. The second groove 211 is arranged corresponding to the first groove 111, and the three parallel groups of second grooves 211 are arranged corresponding to the first groove 111. At least one of the second grooves 211 is provided with a plurality of pins 310, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 As shown, a pair of pins 310 are provided with a gap in the second groove 211 of the middle group.
[0026] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first cover 100 or the second cover 200 has multiple mounting openings 410 and connecting blocks 420 connected to the sidewalls of the mounting openings 410. (Refer to...) Figure 4In the embodiment shown, the second cover 200 has a plurality of mounting ports 410, and a connecting block 420 is integrally connected to the mounting port 410; similarly, the first cover 100 may also have mounting ports 410, and a connecting block 420 is integrally connected to the mounting port 410.
[0027] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the second cover 200 or the first cover 100 is provided with a buckle 500, which is correspondingly provided with the mounting port 410. Figure 4 The first cover 100 is provided with a buckle 500, which is set to engage with the mounting port 410 on the second cover 200; of course, the second cover 200 can also be provided with a buckle 500, which is set to engage with the mounting port on the first cover 100.
[0028] Continue to refer to Figure 1 Combination Figure 2 As shown, the gap between the buckle 500 and the mounting opening 410 is filled by the connecting block 420. Figure 2 In the embodiment, as shown by the connecting block 420 on the right side of the figure, the first cover 100 is provided with a buckle 500 that engages with the mounting port 410 to form an integral connection; continuing as... Figure 2 As shown in the left-hand connection 420, the operator presses the connecting block 420, which is higher than the outlet of the mounting port 410, into the gap between the buckle 500 and the mounting port 410 to fill it. At this time, the connecting block 420 may separate from the side wall near the mounting port. In this state of fastening the first and second covers by the snap-fit connection, the connection block fills the gap in the mounting port to press the buckle, further strengthening the fastening of the two covers. The connection between the two covers is more secure and they are less likely to loosen. In addition, for fixing electrical wiring, the operator places the wire in the first groove and positions it. Then, the second cover is snapped onto the first cover. After the second groove and the first groove fix the wire, the two covers are snapped together. The pin of the second cover pierces the insulation layer of the wire, and the pin contacts the copper wire inside the wire to conduct electricity.
[0029] Continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, the mounting opening 410 has a step 510 on the inner wall of the first cover 100 or the second cover 200, and the buckle 500 is connected to the step 510. Figure 2 As shown, the inner wall of the second cover 200 has a step 510, which engages with the snap-fit 500 on the first cover 100. (Continue referring to...) Figure 2As shown, a connecting block 420 is integrally connected to the mounting port 410 on the other side of the step 510. The step 510 and the connecting block fully fill the mounting port gap around the buckle 500, making the entire snap-fit connector installation more stable and increasing the sealing performance, so that external moisture is not easy to enter the mounting port.
[0030] Continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, the connecting block 420 has a slope 421 at the lower part of the gap facing the mounting opening 410. The connecting block with the slope structure at the lower end makes it easier for the operator to knock it into the gap of the mounting opening.
[0031] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the connecting block 420 has raised textures 422 on the side facing the buckle 500. The protruding textures engage with the side wall of the mounting opening and abut against each other, increasing the abutment and support force of the inner wall between the connecting block and the mounting opening.
[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the first cover 100 or the second cover 200 has an installation opening 410 around its perimeter, and the second cover 200 or the first cover 100 has a buckle 500 corresponding to the installation opening 410 around its perimeter, so that the two covers can be tightly connected in four directions and are not easy to loosen.
[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second cover 200 is provided with a plurality of pins 320, each pin 320 being integrally formed and connected to a corresponding pin 310. The exterior of the second cover 200 has a recess 220, into which the pins 320 pass through the second cover 200 and extend. The recess 220 can be used to house circuit boards or other components. The connection end of the circuit board is connected to the pins, and LED beads are installed on the circuit board. The first cover 100 and the second cover 200 are fastened together, and the pins are inserted into wires to form a lighting fixture, which is convenient and quick.
[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure, as long as they achieve the same technical effect, should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure and fall under the protection scope of this utility model. Within the protection scope of this utility model, the technical solutions and / or implementation methods can have various modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A snap-fit connector, characterized in that, include: The first cover (100) includes a first substrate (110), on which a plurality of first grooves (111) are provided. The second cover (200) includes a second substrate (210), on which a plurality of second grooves (211) are provided. The second grooves (211) are corresponding to the first grooves (111), and at least one of the second grooves (211) is provided with a plurality of pins (310). The first cover (100) or the second cover (200) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (410) and a connecting block (420) connected to the side wall of the mounting hole (410). The second cover (200) or the first cover (100) is provided with a buckle (500). The buckle (500) is correspondingly provided with the mounting hole (410). The gap between the buckle (500) and the mounting hole (410) is filled with the connecting block (420).
2. The connector for snap-fit installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting port (410) is provided with a step (510) on the inner wall of the first cover (100) or the second cover (200), and the buckle (500) is connected to the step (510).
3. The connector for snap-fit installation according to claim 2, characterized in that, A connecting block (420) is integrally connected to the mounting port (410) on the other side of the step (510).
4. The connector for snap-fit installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting block (420) has an inclined surface (421) facing the lower part of the gap of the mounting port (410).
5. The snap-fit connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting block (420) has raised textures (422) on the side facing the buckle (500).
6. The snap-fit connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cover (100) or the second cover (200) has an installation opening (410) around its perimeter, and the second cover (200) or the first cover (100) has a buckle (500) corresponding to the installation opening (410) around its perimeter.
7. The snap-fit connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cover (200) is provided with a plurality of pins (320), each pin (320) being integrally formed and connected with each insert pin (310).
8. The snap-fit connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second cover (200) has a recess (220) on its exterior, and the pin (320) passes through the second cover (200) and extends into the recess (220).
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