Connector with safety protection door

By setting limit components and safety protection gates on the connector female, the problem of the lack of safety protection in existing connectors is solved, and the effect of preventing electric shock is achieved during use and when not in use.

CN223978167UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06广东圣恩迪电子有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520167893.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing connectors typically lack safety shutters on their female sockets, posing a risk of electric shock during use.

Method used

Two sets of limiting components are set on the female connector. Each set of limiting components has a safety protection door. Through the design of the slide plate and spring, the safety protection door automatically closes the mating slot when the male is inserted and removed, preventing the metal insert from being exposed.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents electric shock accidents during use and when not in use, ensuring safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with a safety protection door, which comprises a female seat, the female seat is used for being plugged and fixed with a male head, a limiting assembly is arranged on the female seat, the female seat comprises a seat body, a plugging groove and a movable groove are arranged on the upper end face of the seat body, two limiting convex edges fixed with the seat body are arranged in the plugging groove, and the limiting convex edges are arranged on the upper end face of the seat body. The limiting assembly comprises a safety protection door and a sliding plate fixed to the safety protection door, a sliding groove is formed in the lower end face of the safety protection door, a spring is fixedly connected to the end, away from the safety protection door, of the sliding plate, the end, away from the sliding plate, of the spring is fixedly connected with the base, and the limiting assembly further comprises a sliding rail fixed in the movable groove. According to the connector with the safety protection doors, the two groups of limiting assemblies are arranged on the female seat, the two groups of limiting assemblies are provided with the safety protection doors, and the two safety protection doors always seal the plugging groove, so that the metal plugging sheets in the plugging groove are prevented from being exposed, and the electric shock prevention effect is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector, specifically a connector with a safety protection door. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is an electronic component primarily used to connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. It achieves information transfer and current flow through the contact between male and female terminals. Connectors play an indispensable role in electronic devices and are a fundamental component of electronic circuits.

[0003] Existing connectors typically do not have safety shutters on the female connector. The male connector is directly inserted into the metal prongs on the female connector to achieve coupling connection. However, the metal prongs are energized during operation, which may cause electric shock accidents. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector with a safety protection door. By setting two sets of limiting components on the female connector, both sets of limiting components have safety protection doors. The two safety protection doors will always close the plug slot to prevent the metal plug inside the plug slot from being exposed, thereby achieving the effect of preventing electric shock both during use and when not in use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a connector with a safety protection door, including a female connector for insertion and fixation with a male connector. A limiting component is provided on the female connector, and the female connector includes a base body. An insertion groove and a movable groove are provided on the upper end face of the base body. Two limiting protrusions fixed to the base body are provided in the insertion groove. The limiting component includes a safety protection door and a sliding plate fixed to the safety protection door. A sliding groove is provided on the lower end face of the safety protection door. A spring is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding plate away from the safety protection door. The end of the spring away from the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the base body. The limiting component also includes a slide rail, which is fixed in the movable groove and fits into the sliding groove, allowing the safety protection door to slide horizontally on the slide rail. A metal insert adapted to the male connector is located in the insertion groove and below the safety protection door.

[0006] Preferably, two cover plates are provided on the upper end face of the base, and protruding posts are fixed on both sides of each cover plate on the base, with a total of four protruding posts.

[0007] Preferably, each of the four protruding posts is provided with a screw, and the four screws are divided into two groups. One group of screws passes through a cover plate and is fixed inside two of the protruding posts.

[0008] Preferably, there are two movable slots, and the two movable slots are distributed on both sides of the insertion slot.

[0009] Preferably, each slide is provided with two springs, both of which are horizontally positioned within the movable groove.

[0010] Preferably, the safety protection door has a sloping surface, which is inclined and the angle of inclination is between 25° and 50°.

[0011] Preferably, limit posts are fixed at both ends of the skateboard, and the springs at both ends of the skateboard are respectively fitted into the two limit posts.

[0012] Preferably, there are two sets of limiting components, and the two sets of limiting components are symmetrical about the female seat.

[0013] Preferably, there are two safety protection doors. In the default state, the bottoms of the two safety protection doors are connected, and the two safety protection doors are respectively located below the two limiting protrusions. The limiting protrusions limit the safety protection doors to a certain extent, so that the safety protection doors can only move horizontally and will not shake.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, by setting two sets of limiting components on the female connector, each set of limiting components has a safety protection door. During the process of inserting the male connector into the female connector, the male connector will pass through the two safety protection doors and connect with the metal insert. The two safety protection doors will move to both sides and always be in contact with the male connector, sealing the insertion slot, thereby avoiding electric shock during use; when the male connector is separated from the female connector, under the action of the springs of the two sets of limiting components, the two safety protection doors will automatically completely seal the insertion slot, avoiding electric shock accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the female connector and male connector of this utility model after connection;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the female base of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the female base and the limiting component of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the safety protection door of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the safety protection door of this utility model after it is separated from the mother seat.

[0020] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 1. Female seat; 11. Seat body; 12. Cover plate; 13. Protruding post; 14. Screw; 15. Insertion groove; 16. Movable groove; 17. Limiting protrusion; 2. Male head; 3. Limiting assembly; 31. Safety protection door; 311. Inclined surface; 312. Slide groove; 32. Slide plate; 321. Limiting post; 33. Spring; 34. Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 One embodiment of this utility model is a connector with a safety protection door, including a female connector 1, which is used to insert and fix with a male connector 2.

[0025] Please see Figure 2 Two sets of symmetrically distributed limiting components 3 are provided on the female seat 1, and the female seat 1 includes a seat body 11. Two cover plates 12 are provided on the upper end face of the seat body 11, and protruding posts 13 are fixed on both sides of each cover plate 12 on the seat body 11. There are a total of four protruding posts 13, and screws 14 are provided on each of the four protruding posts 13. The four screws 14 are divided into two groups. One group of screws 14 passes through one cover plate 12 and is fixed in two of the protruding posts 13, thereby using the two groups of screws 14 to fix the two cover plates 12 to the seat body 11, so as to shield and protect the movable groove 16 and its internal structure.

[0026] Please see Figure 3 The upper surface of the base 11 is provided with a plug groove 15 and two movable grooves 16. The two movable grooves 16 are distributed on both sides of the plug groove 15. Two limiting protrusions 17 fixed to the base 11 are provided in the plug groove 15. The limiting component 3 includes a safety protection door 31 and a slide plate 32 fixed to the safety protection door 31. Two springs 33 are fixedly connected to the end of the slide plate 32 away from the safety protection door 31. The two springs 33 are horizontally arranged in the movable grooves 16. The end of the springs 33 away from the slide plate 32 is fixedly connected to the base 11. The limiting component 3 also includes a slide rail 34, which is fixed in the movable groove 16.

[0027] Please see Figure 4 The safety protection door 31 has a slope 311, which is inclined at an angle between 25° and 50°. A slide groove 312 is provided on the lower end face of the safety protection door 31. The slide rail 34 fits into the slide groove 312, allowing the safety protection door 31 to slide horizontally on the slide rail 34. A metal insert that is compatible with the male connector 2 is located in the insertion groove 15 and below the safety protection door 31. The metal insert is fixed to the base 11. Limiting posts 321 are fixed at both ends of the slide plate 32, and the springs 33 at both ends of the slide plate 32 are respectively fitted into the two limiting posts 321, so that the limiting posts 321 limit the springs 33.

[0028] Please see Figure 5 The limiting protrusion 17 has an inverted U-shaped design. The slide plate 32 contacts the limiting protrusion 17. There are two safety protection doors 31. In the default state, the bottoms of the two safety protection doors 31 are connected, and the two safety protection doors 31 are located below the two limiting protrusions 17 respectively. The limiting protrusion 17 limits the safety protection doors 31 to a certain extent, so that the safety protection doors 31 can only move horizontally and will not shake.

[0029] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 5In the operation of this utility model, when the male connector 2 is inserted into the base 11, the male connector 2 presses against the two safety protection doors 31, causing the two safety protection doors 31 to slide along the slide rail 34 on them. Finally, the male connector 2 passes over the two safety protection doors 31 and connects with the metal insert in the base 11. The two safety protection doors 31 contact the two sides of the male connector 2, thereby sealing the insertion slot 15 and preventing electric shock accidents during use. When the male connector 2 is separated from the base 11, the two safety protection doors 31 return to their original positions. Figure 3 The state shown in the diagram completely encloses the insertion slot 15, which can also prevent electric shock accidents.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. Connector with safety shielded door, comprising a female seat (1), characterized in that: The female seat (1) is provided with a limiting assembly (3), and the female seat (1) comprises a seat body (11), the upper end surface of the seat body (11) is provided with an insertion slot (15) and a movable slot (16), two limiting convex ribs (17) fixed with the seat body (11) are arranged in the insertion slot (15), the limiting assembly (3) comprises a safety protection door (31) and a sliding plate (32) fixed on the safety protection door (31), the lower end surface of the safety protection door (31) is provided with a sliding groove (312), one end of the sliding plate (32) away from the safety protection door (31) is fixedly connected with a spring (33), one end of the spring (33) away from the sliding plate (32) is fixedly connected with the seat body (11), the limiting assembly (3) further comprises a sliding rail (34), the sliding rail (34) is fixed in the movable slot (16), and the sliding rail (34) is inserted into the sliding groove (312).

2. A connector with a safety shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the seat body (11) is provided with two cover plates (12), and the seat body (11) is fixed with a protruding column (13) on both sides of each cover plate (12).

3. A connector with a safety shield according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four protruding columns (13) are provided with screws (14), and the four screws (14) are divided into two groups, one group of screws (14) passes through a cover plate (12) and is fixed in two protruding columns (13).

4. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: The movable slot (16) is provided with two movable slots (16), and the two movable slots (16) are distributed on both sides of the insertion slot (15).

5. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: Each sliding plate (32) is provided with two springs (33), and the two springs (33) are horizontally arranged in the movable slot (16).

6. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: The safety protection door (31) has an inclined surface (311), the inclined surface (311) is arranged obliquely, and the inclination angle of the inclined surface (311) is between 25° and 50°.

7. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: Both ends of the sliding plate (32) are fixed with limiting columns (321), and the springs (33) at both ends of the sliding plate (32) are respectively sleeved into the two limiting columns (321).

8. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting assembly (3) is provided with two groups of limiting assemblies (3), and the two groups of limiting assemblies (3) are symmetrical on the female seat (1).

9. The connector with a safety shield door according to claim 1, wherein: The safety protection door (31) is provided with two safety protection doors (31), the bottom of the two safety protection doors (31) is in contact connection, and the two safety protection doors (31) are respectively located below the two limiting convex ribs (17).