Three-way cable connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a three-way cable connector which comprises a socket module, a plug module, an adjustable module and a connecting module, the socket module, the plug module and the adjustable module are all in plug-in fit with the connecting module, the connecting module comprises a base and a cover body, and the base and the cover body are provided with fixing structures. And the base is fixedly connected with the cover body through a fixing structure. The base and the cover body are independently arranged, assembling of the structure for electric connection is facilitated, the base and the cover body are fixedly connected through the fixing structure and do not need to be fixed through an external shell, the base and the cover body cannot loosen or move in the assembling process, the requirement for the placing angle of parts is low, and assembling is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to a tee cable connector. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors, also known as plugs or connectors, are used to connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. Mining cable connectors, as information and communication cable connectors, are used to transmit current and are mainly used in underground coal mines and environments with mixtures of explosive gases such as coal dust and methane.

[0003] Commonly used cable connectors only support conventional cable connections, but conventional cables have limited transmission capacity. Some mining equipment requires simultaneous transmission of large amounts of electrical energy. To meet practical needs, related technologies use junction boxes to branch cables. However, in actual use, mining equipment requires regular maintenance, repair, or component replacement, necessitating the disconnection and reconnection of cable connectors. This necessitates multiple manual wire disconnections and reconnections at the junction box, which is cumbersome, unsafe, and unsuitable for high-current branching.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors designed a three-way cable connector. This cable connector includes a socket module, a plug module, an adjustable module, and a connecting module. The socket module, plug module, and adjustable module are all used for electrical connection with the cable. The connecting module distributes the current from the plug module to the socket module and the adjustable module. The socket module, plug module, and adjustable module all plug into and are electrically connected to the connecting module. This allows users to easily plug and unplug the cable connector multiple times during use, and also ensures high operational safety. The connecting module includes a base, a cover, and a housing mounted on the outside of the base and cover. The structure for electrical connection with the socket module, plug module, and adjustable module is located on the base and cover. The inventors discovered that during the assembly of the cable connector, because the structure for electrical connection needs to be installed into the base first, and the base and cover are then closed, and the housing is used to press and fix the base and cover together, the base and cover are prone to loosening and shifting during assembly and transfer. This causes the internal structure for electrical connection to fall out, requiring rework and adjustment when installing the housing, thus affecting assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problem of reduced assembly efficiency due to rework adjustments required during housing installation, this application provides a three-way cable connector.

[0006] This application provides a three-way cable connector, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A three-way cable connector includes a socket module, a plug module, an adjustable module, and a connecting module. The socket module, plug module, and adjustable module are all used for electrical connection with a cable. The connecting module is used to distribute the current on the plug module to the socket module and the adjustable module. The socket module, plug module, and adjustable module are all plugged into the connecting module. The connecting module includes a base and a cover. The base and cover are provided with a fixing structure and are fixedly connected by the fixing structure.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the base and the cover are set independently, which facilitates the assembly of the electrical connection structure. The base and the cover are fixedly connected by a fixed structure, without the need for fixation by an external shell. The base and the cover will not loosen or shift during the assembly process, and the requirements for the placement angle of the parts are low, which facilitates assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the fixing structure includes an injection hole on the base and an insert on the cover for inserting into the injection hole.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, during assembly, glue is filled into the glue injection hole, and then the cover is closed. The insert on the cover is inserted into the glue injection hole, causing the glue in the glue injection hole to overflow onto the side wall opposite to the base of the cover, resulting in a firm bond and good connection stability.

[0011] Optionally, the socket module, plug module, and adjustable module all include a power connection component. The connection component is provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of connection components are electrically connected to the power connection component. Adjacent connection components are electrically connected by connectors, and the cover is used to fix the connectors to the base.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection module, socket module, plug module, and adjustable module are electrically connected through the connection component and the power connection component. Furthermore, multiple sets of connection components are electrically connected through the connector, which enables the current on the plug module to be distributed to the socket module and the adjustable module, facilitating assembly and ensuring stable electrical transmission.

[0013] Optionally, the base is provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the connector, and the cover is provided with a pressure plate for inserting into the mounting groove.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the space for the connector is reduced by inserting the pressure plate into the mounting groove, which helps to prevent the connector from moving in the mounting groove and improves the stability of the electrical connection.

[0015] Optionally, the socket module, plug module, and adjustable module all include a housing, the power connection component is disposed inside the housing, the housing has a plug slot, the base and the cover both include a plug part, the connecting component is disposed on the plug part, and the plug part and the plug slot are plugged into each other.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the plug-in part is inserted into the slot on the housing to realize the positioning connection of the connection module, socket module, plug module and adjustable module, which facilitates assembly and realizes electrical connection, and the assembly safety is good.

[0017] Optionally, the connection module further includes a housing, which includes a first housing and a second housing. Both the first housing and the second housing have receiving grooves. The receiving groove on the first housing is used to receive the insertion part of the base, and the receiving groove on the second housing is used to receive the insertion part of the cover. The first housing and the second housing, as well as the housing and the outer shell, are detachably connected.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing serves to protect the cover and the base, and the two housings and the housing and the outer shell are detachably connected, which facilitates assembly and also makes it easy to disassemble when repairing or replacing the cable connector.

[0019] Optionally, it also includes a locking member for fixing the first housing and the second housing. The first housing and the second housing are provided with flanges on their opposite sidewalls. The flanges are provided with fixing holes extending along the arrangement direction of the first housing and the second housing, and the fixing holes are for the locking member to pass through.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing is connected by flanges, which can fix the socket module, plug module and adjustable module, ensuring the normal and stable use of the cable connector. The flange connection structure has high strength, which can meet the needs of mining. Moreover, the flange process is mature, easy to produce and the production cost is controllable. The locking part passes through the fixing hole to fix the two flanges. There is no need to make too many structural modifications to the flanges, which is convenient for processing.

[0021] Optionally, the locking element includes a locking rod, which includes a limiting part and a blocking part disposed at both ends. The limiting part and the blocking part are respectively located on opposite sides of the two flanges. The cross-sectional dimension of the limiting part is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the fixing hole. A locking groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the blocking part, extending in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first housing and the second housing. A locking block is slidably disposed in the locking groove. An elastic element for ejecting the locking block from the locking groove is connected between the locking block and the bottom wall of the locking groove.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, after the two flanges are fitted together, the locking block on the locking rod is pressed back into the locking groove, and then the locking rod is inserted into the fixing hole until the locking rod passes through the two fixing holes. The locking block pops out of the locking groove under the elastic force of the elastic element, and the locking block and the limiting part abut against the two flanges respectively, thus fixing the two flanges. Compared with the connection by bolts, the locking rod fixing operation is more convenient.

[0023] Optionally, a guide slope is formed on the end of the lock block away from the bottom wall of the lock groove, and the distance between the guide slope and the bottom wall of the lock groove decreases along the direction in which the locking rod is inserted into the fixing hole.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the locking rod, you only need to insert the locking rod into the fixing hole. There is no need to manually press the locking block back into the locking groove. The edge of the fixing hole opening abuts against the guide slope, and the locking block will be automatically pressed back into the locking groove, which further improves the ease of installation.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. The base and cover are fixedly connected by a fixed structure, and the base and cover will not loosen or shift during the assembly process. The requirements for the placement angle of the parts are low, which facilitates assembly.

[0027] 2. The insert on the cover is inserted into the glue injection hole, causing the glue in the injection hole to overflow onto the side wall opposite the base of the cover, resulting in a firm bond and good connection stability;

[0028] 3. Compared to fixing with bolts, locking rods are more convenient for fixing. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cover and base in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power connection component shown in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and cover shown in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display base in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shell in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking rod in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0037] Figure 9 It is along Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of AA.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Socket module; 11. Power connection assembly; 111. Insulating housing; 112. Male plug; 12. Outer shell; 121. Plug slot; 122. Cable insertion end; 123. Plug end; 124. Connecting boss; 2. Plug module; 3. Adjustable module; 4. Connecting module; 41. Base; 411. Mounting slot; 412. Plug part; 413. Glue injection hole; 414. Positioning slot; 415. Mounting hole; 42. Cover; 421. Pressure plate; 422. Plug 43. Block; 431. Housing; 432. First housing; 433. Second housing; 434. Receiving groove; 435. Flange; 436. Fixing hole; 5. Connecting assembly; 51. Plug-in female; 6. Connector; 7. Locking element; 71. Locking rod; 711. Limiting part; 712. Blocking part; 713. Locking groove; 714. Large diameter section; 715. Small diameter section; 8. Locking block; 81. Guide slope; 82. Limiting boss; 9. Elastic element; 100. Pin; 101. Fixing structure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-9 This application will be described in further detail.

[0040] Example 1:

[0041] Embodiment 1 of this application discloses a three-way cable connector. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The three-way cable connector includes a socket module 1, a plug module 2, an adjustable module 3, and a connection module 4. Socket module 1, plug module 2, and adjustable module 3 are all used for electrical connection with the cable. The connection module 4 is used to distribute the current from plug module 2 to socket module 1 and adjustable module 3. Socket module 1, plug module 2, and adjustable module 3 are all plugged into and electrically connected to connection module 4. Connection module 4 includes a base 41 and a cover 42. A fixing structure 101 is provided on base 41 and cover 42, and base 41 and cover 42 are fixedly connected by the fixing structure 101.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 The fixing structure 101 includes a plurality of corresponding glue injection holes 413 and inserts 422. The plurality of glue injection holes 413 are formed on the base 41, and the plurality of inserts 422 are integrally formed on the cover 42. The inserts 422 are used to be inserted into the glue injection holes 413. In other embodiments, the fixing structure 101 can be a bolt assembly or a buckle, etc., any structure that can fix the base 41 and the cover 42 together.

[0043] Reference Figure 3The socket module 1, plug module 2, and adjustable module 3 all include a housing 12, which is cylindrical and includes a cable insertion end 122 and a plug-in end 123. A power connection assembly 11 is fixedly installed inside the housing 12. The power connection assembly 11 includes an insulating shell 111 and multiple male plugs 112 mounted on the insulating shell 111. The multiple male plugs 112 are evenly distributed around the axial direction of the housing 12, and the male plugs 112 extend out of the plug-in end 123 of the housing 12.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 A insertion groove 121 is formed between the end wall of the insertion end 123 of the outer shell 12 and the insulating shell 111. A pin 100 is integrally formed on the inner wall of the insertion groove 121. A connecting boss 124 is integrally formed on the outer shell 12.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 The socket module 1 and the adjustable module 3 are arranged side by side. The outer shell 12 of the socket module 1 and the plug module 2 are arranged coaxially. The plug end 123 of the outer shell 12 of the socket module 1 and the plug end 123 of the outer shell 12 of the plug module 2 are arranged opposite to each other. That is, the socket module 1 and the adjustable module 3 are located on one side of the connecting module 4, and the plug module 2 is located on the other side of the connecting module 4.

[0046] Reference Figure 4 The connecting module 4 includes a base 41 and a cover 42, which are arranged parallel to the axial direction of the outer shell 12. The cover 42 is located on the side of the base 41 closer to the plug module 2. Both the base 41 and the cover 42 include a plug-in portion 412. The base 41 includes two plug-in portions 412, and the cover 42 includes one plug-in portion 412. The two plug-in portions 412 on the base 41 are respectively engaged with the plug-in slots 121 on the outer shell 12 of the socket module 1 and the outer shell 12 of the adjustable module 3. The plug-in portion 412 on the cover 42 is engaged with the plug-in slot 121 on the outer shell 12 of the plug module 2.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 A positioning groove 414 extending in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer casing 12 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 412. The positioning groove 414 extends to the end wall of the insertion part 412 first inserted into the insertion groove 121. The positioning groove 414 guides the movement of the pin 100 after insertion and movement, preventing the insertion part 412 from rotating after insertion into the insertion groove 121.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5The connecting module 4 is provided with two sets of connecting components 5, which are respectively located on two plug-in portions 412. Multiple mounting holes 415, corresponding to the male plug-in connectors 112, are provided through the plug-in portion 412, extending in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer casing 12. The connecting component 5 includes a female plug-in connector 51 fixedly installed within the mounting holes 415. One set of female plug-in connectors 51 is respectively engaged with the male plug-in connectors 112 on the socket module 1 and the plug module 2, while the other set of female plug-in connectors 51 is engaged with the male plug-in connector 112 on the adjustable module 3.

[0049] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The base 41 has multiple mounting grooves 411 between the two plug-in portions 412, each corresponding to a set of plug-in females 51. One mounting groove 411 connects to a pair of mounting holes 415 in the two sets of mounting holes 415, and the mounting groove 411 extends to the contact surface between the base 41 and the cover 42. A connector 6 is embedded in the mounting groove 411, and one connector 6 is electrically connected to a pair of plug-in females 51 in the two sets of plug-in females 51, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the two sets of plug-in females 51.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 On the side wall of the cover 42 near the base 41, there are a plurality of pressure plates 421 integrally formed, which are corresponding to the mounting groove 411. The pressure plates 421 are used to insert into the mounting groove 411 to press the connector 6 against the mounting groove 411.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 and Figure 6 The connecting module 4 also includes a housing 43, which includes a first housing 431 and a second housing 432, corresponding to the base 41 and the cover 42, respectively. Both the first housing 431 and the second housing 432 have receiving grooves 433. The receiving groove 433 on the first housing 431 is used to receive the insertion part 412 of the base 41, and the receiving groove 433 on the second housing 432 is used to receive the insertion part 412 of the cover 42.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 The first housing 431 has two receiving slots 433 for the socket module 1 and the adjustable module 3 housing 12 to be inserted, respectively. The second housing 432 has a receiving slot 433 for the plug module 2 housing 12 to be inserted. The first housing 431 abuts against the connecting bosses 124 on the socket module 1 and the adjustable module 3 housing 12, respectively. The second housing 432 abuts against the connecting bosses 124 on the plug module 2 housing 12. Both the first housing 431 and the second housing 432 are fixedly connected to the connecting bosses 124 by bolt assemblies.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 Flanges 434 are integrally formed on the opposite sidewalls of the first housing 431 and the second housing 432, and the two flanges 434 fit together and abut. Fixing holes 435 extending in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the outer housing 12 are provided on the flanges 434. The first housing 431 and the second housing 432 are fixed to the fixing holes 435 by bolts.

[0054] The assembly principle of a three-way cable connector according to Embodiment 1 of this application is as follows: The assembler first injects glue into the glue injection hole 413, and then fastens the cover 42 onto the base 41. At this time, the insert 422 on the cover 42 is inserted into the glue injection hole 413, causing the glue in the glue injection hole 413 to overflow onto the contact surface between the cover 42 and the base 41, and the glue fixes the cover 42 and the base 41 together. Then, the housing 43 is fixedly installed on the outer shell 12. Next, the female connector 51 on the connecting module 4 is inserted into the male connector 112 on the socket module 1, the plug module 2, and the adjustable module 3, respectively. At this time, the two flanges 434 approach each other until the two flanges 434 abut and fit together. The two flanges 434 are fixed with bolts, thereby fixing the socket module 1, the plug module 2, the adjustable module 3, and the connecting module 4 together.

[0055] Example 2:

[0056] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 Unlike Embodiment 1, this embodiment includes a locking member 7 for fixing the first housing 431 and the second housing 432 within the fixing hole 435. The locking member 7 includes a locking rod 71, which comprises a limiting part 711 and a blocking part 712 located at both ends. After the locking rod 71 is installed, the limiting part 711 and the blocking part 712 are located on opposite sides of the two flanges 434. The cross-sectional dimension of the limiting part 711 is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the fixing hole 435.

[0057] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 A locking groove 713 extending in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the fixing hole 435 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the blocking part 712. The locking groove 713 includes a large-diameter section 714 and a small-diameter section 715 communicating with the large-diameter section 714. The small-diameter section 715 is located on the side of the large-diameter section 714 away from the bottom wall of the locking groove 713 and communicates with the outside. A locking block 8 is slidably installed in the large-diameter section 714 and the small-diameter section 715. An elastic member 9 is press-fitted between the locking block 8 and the bottom wall of the large-diameter section 714. The elastic member 9 extends and retracts in the direction that ejects the locking block 8 from the locking groove 713. A limiting boss 82 is integrally formed on the locking block 8. The limiting boss 82 slides in the large-diameter section 714. The cross-sectional dimension of the limiting boss 82 is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the small-diameter section 715 to prevent the locking block 8 from falling out of the locking groove 713.

[0058] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 A guide slope 81 is formed on the end of the locking block 8 away from the bottom wall of the large diameter section 714. The distance between the guide slope 81 and the bottom wall of the large diameter section 714 decreases along the direction in which the locking rod 71 is inserted into the fixing hole 435.

[0059] The assembly principle of a three-way cable connector in Embodiment 2 of this application is as follows: After the two flanges 434 are in contact and fit together, a locking rod 71 is inserted into the fixing hole 435, the guide slope 81 abuts against the edge of the opening of the fixing hole 435, and the locking block 8 is pressed back into the locking groove 713 until the locking rod 71 passes through the fixing hole 435 on the second flange 434. Under the elastic force of the elastic member 9, the locking block 8 pops out of the locking groove 713, and the locking block 8 and the limiting part 711 abut against the two flanges 434 respectively, thus fixing the two flanges 434.

[0060] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A tee cable connector characterized by: The utility model provides a modularized connector, which comprises a socket module (1), a plug module (2), an adjustable module (3) and a connecting module (4), the socket module (1), the plug module (2) and the adjustable module (3) are in plug-in cooperation with the connecting module (4) and are electrically connected, the connecting module (4) comprises a base (41) and a cover (42), the base (41) and the cover (42) are provided with fixing structures (101), and the base (41) and the cover (42) are fixedly connected through the fixing structures (101).

2. The tee cable connector of claim 1, wherein: The fixing structure (101) comprises glue injection holes (413) formed on the base (41) and plug blocks (422) provided on the cover (42) and used for being inserted into the glue injection holes (413).

3. The tee cable connector of claim 1, wherein: The socket module (1), the plug module (2) and the adjustable module (3) all comprise an electric connection assembly (11), a plurality of connecting assemblies (5) electrically connected with the electric connection assembly (11) are arranged on the connecting module (4), connecting pieces (6) are electrically connected between adjacent connecting assemblies (5), and the cover (42) is used for fixing the connecting pieces (6) on the base (41).

4. The tee cable connector of claim 3, wherein: The base (41) is provided with mounting grooves (411) for accommodating the connecting pieces (6), and the cover (42) is provided with pressing plates (421) for being inserted into the mounting grooves (411).

5. The tee cable connector of claim 3, wherein: The socket module (1), the plug module (2) and the adjustable module (3) all comprise an outer shell (12), the electric connection assembly (11) is arranged in the outer shell (12), the outer shell (12) is provided with plug-in grooves (121), the base (41) and the cover (42) both comprise plug-in portions (412), the connecting assembly (5) is arranged on the plug-in portion (412), and the plug-in portion (412) is in plug-in cooperation with the plug-in groove (121).

6. The tee cable connector of claim 5, wherein: The connecting module (4) further comprises a shell (43), the shell (43) comprises a first shell (431) and a second shell (432), the first shell (431) and the second shell (432) are both provided with accommodating grooves (433), the accommodating grooves (433) on the first shell (431) are used for accommodating the plug-in portions (412) of the base (41), the accommodating grooves (433) on the second shell (432) are used for accommodating the plug-in portions (412) of the cover (42), and the first shell (431) and the second shell (432) and the shell (43) and the outer shell (12) are detachably connected.

7. The tee cable connector of claim 6, wherein: The utility model further comprises a locking piece (7) for fixing the first shell (431) and the second shell (432), flanges (434) are arranged on the opposite side walls of the first shell (431) and the second shell (432), the flanges (434) are provided with fixing holes (435) extending along the arrangement direction of the first shell (431) and the second shell (432), and the fixing holes (435) are used for being penetrated by the locking piece (7).

8. The tee cable connector of claim 7, wherein: The locking piece (7) comprises a locking rod (71), the locking rod (71) comprises limiting portions (711) and blocking portions (712) arranged at two ends respectively, the limiting portions (711) and the blocking portions (712) are located at two sides away from each other of the two flanges (434) respectively, the cross-sectional dimension of the limiting portions (711) is greater than the cross-sectional dimension of the fixing holes (435), the outer circumferential surface of the blocking portions (712) is provided with a locking slot (713) extending along a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first shell (431) and the second shell (432), the locking slot (713) is slidably provided with a locking block (8), and the locking block (8) and the bottom wall of the locking slot (713) are connected with an elastic member (9) for ejecting the locking block (8) out of the locking slot (713).

9. The tee cable connector of claim 8, wherein: The end of the locking block (8) away from the bottom wall of the locking slot (713) is formed with a guide inclined surface (81), and the distance between the guide inclined surface (81) and the bottom wall of the locking slot (713) decreases along the direction in which the locking rod (71) is inserted into the fixing hole (435).

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