Connector and butting connector

Abstract

The connector comprises a first insulating shell and a first conductive piece, at least part of the first conductive piece is arranged in the first insulating shell, the first conductive piece comprises a first main body part and a first connecting part, the first main body part is provided with a first hole, and the first connecting part is provided with a second hole. The extending direction of the first connecting part is perpendicular to the axis direction of the first hole, and the first connecting part and the first main body part form an L shape, so that the occupied space of the connector in the extending direction of the first connecting part is reduced. The butt joint connector comprises a second insulating shell and a second conductive piece, the second conductive piece is at least partially arranged in the second insulating shell, the second conductive piece comprises a butt joint part, a holding part and a second connecting part, the holding part is connected with the second insulating shell, the butt joint part is used for being in butt joint with the connector, and the butt joint part is provided with a second hole, so that materials can be saved, and the cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector and a mating connector. Background Technology

[0002] The connector assembly includes a plug connector and a socket connector. The socket connector includes an insulating body, a conductive element disposed in the insulating body, and conductive terminals installed in the conductive element. One end of the conductive element is connected to the cable, and the other end of the conductive element is mated with the plug connector. The plug connector is located at one end of the length direction of the socket connector, resulting in a large lateral space occupied by the connector assembly. The conductive element of the plug connector is mated with the conductive element of the socket connector. The conductive element of the plug connector is solid, which consumes more materials and has a high cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector that occupies little space and a low-cost mating connector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A connector, comprising:

[0006] First insulating shell; and

[0007] A first conductive element is at least partially disposed on the first insulating shell. The first conductive element includes a first main body portion and a first connecting portion connected to the first main body portion. The first connecting portion is configured as a connecting cable. The first main body portion has a first hole for insertion of a mating connector. The extending direction of the first connecting portion is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first hole, and the first connecting portion and the first main body portion form an L-shape.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first main body and the first connecting part are integrally formed. The first main body is cylindrical. The first hole has a first opening. The first opening is used for the mating connector to be inserted into the first hole. The first main body includes a first end face and a second end face. The first opening penetrates the first end face. The second end face is coplanar with the surface of the first connecting part away from the first end face.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first insulating shell includes an insulating shell and a cover plate connected to the insulating shell. The insulating shell has at least two receiving cavities, and one of the first conductive elements is installed in each receiving cavity. Each receiving cavity has a top opening and a side opening. The first conductive element can be installed into the receiving cavity through the top opening, and the cover plate is used to close the top opening.

[0010] The storage cavity has an abutment portion at its lateral opening, and both sides of the first connecting portion have stepped portions that abut against the abutment portion.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first connecting portion includes a first part connected to the first main body and a second part connected to the first part. Along the first direction, the width of the first part is equal to the width of the first main body, the width of the second part is greater than the width of the first part, and the connection between the first part and the second part forms the stepped portion.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first hole is provided with a first stop and a second stop, and the connector includes a crown spring terminal, which is disposed in the first hole, and the two ends of the crown spring terminal abut against the first stop and the second stop respectively.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first insulating shell is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part, which is configured to snap into the mating connector.

[0014] A mating connector, comprising:

[0015] Second insulating shell; and

[0016] The second conductive element is at least partially disposed on the second insulating shell. The second conductive element includes a mating portion, a retaining portion connected to the mating portion, and a second connecting portion connected to the retaining portion. The second connecting portion is configured to connect a circuit board. The retaining portion is connected to the second insulating shell. The mating portion is used to mate with a connector. The mating portion is provided with a second hole.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second hole is a blind hole, and the mating part includes a third end face, with the second hole recessed in the third end face.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second insulating shell includes a bottom wall portion and a peripheral wall portion connected to the bottom wall portion. The bottom wall portion is provided with a mounting hole, which is a countersunk hole. A third stop portion is formed in the mounting hole. A protrusion portion is provided on the outer peripheral side of the holding portion, and the protrusion portion abuts against the third stop portion.

[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the peripheral wall portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion, which is configured to snap into the connector.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The connector provided by this utility model includes a first conductive element, which includes a first main body and a first connecting part. The first connecting part and the first main body form an L-shape, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the connector along the extension direction of the first connector; the mating connector includes a second conductive element, which includes a mating part. By setting a second hole through the mating part, materials can be saved and costs can be reduced without affecting the current carrying capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector and mating connector of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decomposition process;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Detailed exploded view of the middle components;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional sectional view of the first insulating shell, the first conductive component, and the crown spring terminal;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram from another angle;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the decomposition process;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A three-dimensional sectional view of the first conductive component;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A three-dimensional sectional view of the second insulating shell and the second conductive component;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second conductive component. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If several embodiments exist, features in these embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. When the description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The descriptions in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention; rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses, products, and / or methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as set forth in the claims.

[0031] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” or “the” used in the specification and claims of this invention are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the specification and claims of this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish the features. Similarly, the terms "an" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise stated, the terms "before," "after," "upper," "lower," and similar words appearing in this utility model are for ease of explanation only and are not limited to a specific location or spatial orientation. The terms "comprising" or "including" are an open-ended expression, meaning that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" covers the element following "comprising" or "including" and its equivalents, which does not exclude that the element preceding "comprising" or "including" may also include other elements. In this utility model, the word "several" means two or more.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model discloses a connector and a mating connector. The connector is a socket connector, and the mating connector is a plug connector. The connector and the mating connector are connected to each other to realize current transmission.

[0034] refer to Figures 1 to 3 The connector includes a first insulating shell 1, a first conductive element 2, and a crown spring terminal 3. The first conductive element 2 is at least partially disposed in the first insulating shell 1, and the first conductive element 2 has a first hole 210 for mating connectors to be inserted into, and the crown spring terminal 3 is disposed in the first hole 210.

[0035] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The first insulating shell 1 includes an insulating shell 1a and a cover plate 1b connected to the insulating shell 1a. The insulating shell 1a has at least two receiving cavities 10, and a first conductive element 2 is installed in each receiving cavity 10. The receiving cavity 10 has a top opening 101 and a side opening 102. The first conductive element 2 can be installed in the receiving cavity 10 through the top opening 101, and the cover plate 1b is used to close the top opening 101.

[0036] refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the insulating shell 1a has two storage cavities 10, which are arranged along a first direction A1-A1, which is the width direction of the first connecting part 22.

[0037] refer to Figure 4 A fourth stop 103 is formed inside the storage cavity 10. The end of the first conductive member 2 away from the cover plate 1b abuts against the fourth stop 103 to confine the first conductive member 2 inside the storage cavity 10.

[0038] refer to Figure 2 The insulating housing 1a has a first latching part 14 on one side, which is configured to engage with the mating connector for easy installation and disassembly. The insulating housing 1a has a support part 15 on the other side, which is used to support the cable and the first conductive component 2.

[0039] refer to Figure 6 The support portion 15 includes a bottom 151 and side portions 152 connected to both sides of the bottom 151. The side portions 152 are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves 1521, and the cover plate 1b is provided with a third snap-fit ​​portion 16. The third snap-fit ​​portion 16 is engaged with the snap-fit ​​groove 1521 to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the insulating shell 1a and the cover plate 1b. The insulating shell 1a and the cover plate 1b are also locked together by fasteners 17, which helps to improve the connection stability between the insulating shell 1a and the cover plate 1b.

[0040] refer to Figure 3 The first conductive element 2 includes a first main body portion 21 and a first connecting portion 22 connected to the first main body portion 21. The first connecting portion 22 is configured as a connecting cable, and the first main body portion 21 has a first hole 210 for insertion of a mating connector. The extending direction of the first connecting portion 22 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first hole 210, and the first connecting portion 22 and the first main body portion 21 form an L-shape, that is, the first connecting portion 22 extends laterally, and the first main body portion 21 extends vertically. Compared to the first connecting portion 22 and the first main body portion 21 both extending laterally, the first conductive element 2 provided by this invention helps to reduce the space occupied by the connector along the extending direction of the first connecting portion 22.

[0041] The first main body 21 is cylindrical, and the first connecting part 22 is integrally formed, which simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces material costs.

[0042] refer to Figure 7 The first hole 210 has a first opening 2101 and a second opening 2102. The first opening 2101 is used for mating connectors to be inserted into the first hole 210. The first body portion 21 includes a first end face 211 and a second end face 212. The first opening 2101 penetrates the first end face 211, and the second opening 2102 penetrates the second end face 212. The second end face 212 is coplanar with the surface of the first connecting portion 22 that is away from the first end face 211.

[0043] refer to Figure 7 The surface of the first connecting portion 22 furthest from the first end face 211 is the first connecting surface 22a, and the surface of the first connecting portion 22 closest to the first end face 211 is the second connecting surface 22b. Both the first connecting surface 22a and the second connecting surface 22b are used for welding cables. In this utility model, reference... Figure 3 and Figure 6 The storage cavity 10 has a side opening 102 with an abutment portion 13. Both sides of the first connecting portion 22 have stepped portions 223. The stepped portions 223 abut against the abutment portion 13 to limit the first conductive element 2.

[0044] refer to Figure 6 The first connecting portion 22 includes a first portion 221 connected to the first main body portion 21 and a second portion 222 connected to the first portion 221. Along the first direction A1-A1, the width of the first portion 221 is equal to the width of the first main body portion 21, and the width of the second portion 222 is greater than the width of the first portion 221. A step portion 223 is formed at the connection between the first portion 221 and the second portion 222.

[0045] refer to Figure 7 The first hole 210 is provided with a first stop 213 and a second stop 214. The two ends of the crown spring terminal 3 abut against the first stop 213 and the second stop 214 respectively, thereby confining the crown spring terminal 3 within the first hole 210.

[0046] refer to Figure 2 The mating connector includes a second insulating shell 4 and a second conductive element 5, with the second conductive element 5 at least partially disposed within the second insulating shell 4. Specifically, refer to... Figure 6 The second insulating shell 4 includes a bottom wall portion 41 and a peripheral wall portion 42 perpendicularly connected to the bottom wall portion 41. The bottom wall portion 41 is provided with a mounting hole 410, which is a countersunk hole. A third stop portion 411 is formed inside the mounting hole 410. A protrusion 521 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the second conductive member 5. The protrusion 521 abuts against the third stop portion 411 to limit the second conductive member 5.

[0047] refer to Figure 3The peripheral wall portion 42 is provided with a second latching portion 421, and the first latching portion 14 of the first insulating shell 1 is provided with a latching groove 141. The second latching portion 421 is latched into the latching groove 141, thereby realizing the latching connection between the first insulating shell 1 and the second insulating shell 4, which facilitates installation and disassembly.

[0048] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The second conductive element 5 is a single piece, including a mating portion 51, a retaining portion 52 connected to the mating portion 51, and a second connecting portion 53 connected to the retaining portion 52. The second connecting portion 53 is configured to connect a circuit board. The retaining portion 52 is connected to the second insulating shell 4, and the protrusion 521 is a protruding ring extending outward from the outer periphery of the retaining portion 52. The mating portion 51 is at least partially inserted into the first hole 210 of the first conductive element 2 and makes electrical contact with the crown spring terminal 3. The mating portion 51 has a second hole 510, which is a blind hole. This design saves material and reduces costs without affecting current carrying capacity. Specifically, the mating portion 51 includes a third end face 511, and the second hole 510 is recessed in the third end face 511.

[0049] refer to Figure 9 The outer periphery of the retaining part 52 is not a smooth surface, but has a number of teeth 522 on the outer periphery of the retaining part 52, so that the retaining part 52 is stable in the mounting hole 410.

[0050] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. The understanding of the present utility model should be based on those skilled in the art. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector characterized by comprising: The application relates to a first insulating shell (1) and a first conductive part (2) arranged in the first insulating shell (1). The first conductive part (2) comprises a first main body (21) and a first connecting part (22) connected to the first main body (21), the first connecting part (22) is configured to connect a cable, the first main body (21) has a first hole (210) for plugging a mating connector, the extending direction of the first connecting part (22) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first hole (210), and the first connecting part (22) and the first main body (21) form an L shape. The first main body (21) and the first connecting part (22) are integrally formed, the first main body (21) is cylindrical, the first hole (210) has a first opening (2101) for inserting the mating connector into the first hole (210), the first main body (21) comprises a first end surface (211) and a second end surface (212), the first opening (2101) penetrates the first end surface (211), and the second end surface (212) is coplanar with the surface of the first connecting part (22) away from the first end surface (211). The first insulating shell (1) comprises an insulating shell body (1a) and a cover plate (1b) connected to the insulating shell body (1a), the insulating shell body (1a) has at least two receiving cavities (10), one first conductive part (2) is arranged in each receiving cavity (10), the receiving cavity (10) has a top opening (101) and a lateral opening (102), the first conductive part (2) can be arranged in the receiving cavity (10) from the top opening (101), and the cover plate (1b) is used for closing the top opening (101).

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein The lateral opening (102) of the receiving cavity (10) is provided with an abutting part (13), and both sides of the first connecting part (22) are formed with a stepped part (223) abutting against the abutting part (13).

3. The connector of claim 1, wherein The first connecting part (22) comprises a first part (221) connected to the first main body (21) and a second part (222) connected to the first part (221), in a first direction, the width of the first part (221) is equal to the width of the first main body (21), the width of the second part (222) is greater than the width of the first part (221), and the first part (221) and the second part (222) are connected to form the stepped part (223). The first hole (210) is provided with a first blocking part (213) and a second blocking part (214), the connector comprises a crown spring terminal (3), the crown spring terminal (3) is arranged in the first hole (210), and both ends of the crown spring terminal (3) abut against the first blocking part (213) and the second blocking part (214) respectively.

4. The connector of claim 3, wherein ​ 5. The connector of claim 1, wherein, ​ 6. The connector of claim 1, wherein, The first insulating shell (1) is provided with a first buckle portion (14) configured to be buckled with the mating connector.

7. A mating connector characterized by comprising: Comprise: A second insulating shell (4); And A second conductive part (5) at least partially disposed in the second insulating shell (4), the second conductive part (5) comprising a mating portion (51), a holding portion (52) connected with the mating portion (51), and a second connecting portion (53) connected with the holding portion (52), the second connecting portion (53) being configured to be connected with a circuit board, the holding portion (52) being connected with the second insulating shell (4), the mating portion (51) being configured to be mated with the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and the mating portion (51) being provided with a second hole (510).

8. The mating connector of claim 7, wherein, The second hole (510) is a blind hole, and the mating portion (51) comprises a third end face (511), and the second hole (510) is recessed in the third end face (511).

9. The mating connector of claim 7, wherein, The second insulating shell (4) comprises a bottom wall portion (41) and a peripheral wall portion (42) connected with the bottom wall portion (41), the bottom wall portion (41) is provided with a mounting hole (410), the mounting hole (410) is a counterbore, a third blocking portion (411) is formed in the mounting hole (410), an outer peripheral side of the holding portion (52) is provided with a protruding portion (521), and the protruding portion (521) abuts against the third blocking portion (411).

10. The mating connector of claim 9, wherein, The peripheral wall portion (42) is provided with a second buckle portion (421) configured to be buckled with the connector.

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