Connector and outer conductor assembly with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector and an outer conductor assembly having the same, the connector comprises a housing, the housing is provided with a through hole penetrating through the housing along a first direction, one side of the housing along a second direction is provided with a slot, the slot is communicated with the through hole, and the first direction and the second direction intersect with each other; the locking piece is a metal piece, the locking piece is matched with the inserting groove in an inserting mode, the locking piece comprises a fixing part and an elastic part, the fixing part is fixedly connected with the shell, at least part of the elastic part is located in the penetrating hole, and at least part of the elastic part located in the penetrating hole is suitable for elastic deformation. According to the connector provided by the utility model, the outer conductor assembly can be effectively fixed, and the number of parts can be effectively reduced, so that the cost is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a connector and an outer conductor assembly having therein. Background Technology

[0002] Fakra connectors are coaxial signal transmission connectors widely used in automotive electronic entertainment systems, serving as crucial components for signal transmission between in-vehicle multimedia devices. Fakra connectors offer excellent shielding and signal stability, along with advantages such as high transmission speed, cost-effectiveness, and small size.

[0003] In the prior art, in order to increase the holding force of the connector on the cable terminal, a combination of metal insert and plastic cantilever buckle is usually used. However, this method increases development costs and parts costs, reduces assembly efficiency, and at the same time, there is a risk of missing parts during the production process, which increases the risk of connector failure during use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a connector that not only effectively secures the outer conductor assembly but also effectively reduces the number of parts, thereby effectively reducing costs.

[0005] This utility model also proposes an outer conductor assembly having the above-mentioned connector.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a connector includes: a housing having a through hole extending through the housing in a first direction, and a slot having a slot on one side of the housing in a second direction communicating with the through hole, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect; and a locking member, which is a metal part, and is inserted into the slot, the locking member including a fixing part and an elastic part, the fixing part being fixedly connected to the housing, and at least a portion of the elastic part being located in the through hole, wherein at least a portion of the elastic part located in the through hole is adapted for elastic deformation.

[0007] According to the connector of this utility model, by providing a housing and a locking member in the connector, the housing is provided with a through hole extending through the housing in a first direction, and a slot is provided on one side of the housing in a second direction, the slot communicating with the through hole, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect, the locking member is a metal part, the locking member is inserted into the slot, the locking member includes a fixing part and an elastic part, the fixing part is fixedly connected to the housing, and at least a portion of the elastic part is located in the through hole, wherein at least a portion of the elastic part located in the through hole is adapted to elastic deformation, which can not only effectively fix the outer conductor assembly, but also effectively reduce the number of parts, thereby effectively reducing costs.

[0008] In some embodiments, the locking member includes a body portion and a plug portion connected to the body portion, the plug portion being inserted into the slot, and one end of the plug portion being adapted to extend into the through hole along one side of the through hole, the elastic portion being connected to the plug portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the elastic portion includes a spring sheet bent toward the perforation, the spring sheet being connected to the insertion portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the free end of the spring sheet has a rounded transition.

[0011] In some embodiments, one end of the spring is connected to the end of the insertion portion away from the body portion, and the other end of the spring extends toward the body portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the slot includes a insertion channel extending along the second direction, and the projection of the spring is located within the projection plane of the insertion channel in a projection plane perpendicular to the second direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the locking member further includes a clamping portion, which is inserted into the slot, with one end of the clamping portion connected to the body portion and the other end adapted to extend into the through hole along the side of the through hole away from the insertion portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pressing part has a pressing surface, which is an arc surface.

[0015] In some embodiments, a plurality of perforations are provided, the plurality of perforations are spaced apart, the slots are respectively connected to the plurality of perforations, and the locking member has a plurality of elastic portions, the plurality of elastic portions being located one-to-one within the plurality of perforations.

[0016] In some embodiments, the perforation includes a first perforation and a second perforation, the first perforation and the second perforation being arranged along a third direction, the slot including a first insertion channel and a second insertion channel, the first insertion channel communicating with the first perforation, the second insertion channel communicating with the second perforation, and in the third direction, the first perforation and the second perforation are both located between the first insertion channel and the second insertion channel, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other.

[0017] In some embodiments, the locking member includes: a first insertion portion, a second insertion portion, and a body portion connected between the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion, wherein the first insertion portion is inserted into the first insertion channel, the second insertion portion is inserted into the second insertion channel, and the elastic portion is provided on both the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the body portion is provided with a clamping portion extending toward the perforation, a portion of which is located in the first perforation and another portion in the second perforation.

[0019] In some embodiments, the plug portion is sheet-shaped, the side of the plug portion is parallel to the axis of the through hole, and along the direction perpendicular to the side of the plug portion, the thickness of the plug portion is D1, the diameter of the through hole is D2, and satisfies: 5≤D2 / D1≤40.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a first locking hole and a second locking hole on a third-direction side, the first locking hole and the second locking hole being spaced apart along the second direction, wherein the first locking hole communicates with the slot, the second locking hole communicates with the through hole, and the fixing part includes a locking protrusion adapted to engage with the first locking hole or the second locking hole.

[0021] In some embodiments, the locking element is a one-piece molded part.

[0022] In some embodiments, the locking member has reinforcing ribs formed by stamping the locking member.

[0023] In some embodiments, the housing is a one-piece molded plastic part.

[0024] An outer conductor assembly according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an outer conductor component and a connector according to a first aspect of the present invention, wherein the outer conductor component is disposed through the through hole and the elastic portion is adapted to press the outer conductor component.

[0025] According to the outer conductor assembly of the second aspect of this utility model, by providing the connector of the first aspect, not only can the outer conductor assembly be effectively fixed, but the number of parts can also be effectively reduced, thereby effectively reducing costs.

[0026] In some embodiments, the outer conductor assembly includes: an outer conductor with a collar disposed thereon, and the elastic portion pressing against the collar.

[0027] In some embodiments, the locking member is a one-piece metal part, and the locking member is electrically connected to the external conductor.

[0028] In some embodiments, along the first direction, the two ends of the perforation are a first end and a second end, respectively. The outer wire extends into the perforation from the first end, and the second end is provided with a stop portion that abuts against the end face of the outer wire. The locking member also includes a pressing portion, which abuts against the side of the collar away from the second end.

[0029] Additional aspects and advantages of this 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 invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the housing at one angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing from another angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking member at one angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking member according to another angle of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer conductor assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the outer conductor assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an outer conductor assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 100. Outer conductor assembly;

[0040] 10. Connectors;

[0041] 11. Housing; 111. Perforation; 1111. First perforation; 1112. Second perforation; 112. Slot; 1121. Insertion channel; 11211. First insertion channel; 11212. Second insertion channel; 113. First locking hole; 114. Second locking hole; 115. Stop;

[0042] 12. Locking element; 121. Fixing part; 122. Elastic part; 123. Body part; 124. Insertion part; 1241. First insertion part; 12411. Connecting part; 1242. Second insertion part; 125. Pressing part; 1251. Pressing surface; 126. Reinforcing rib;

[0043] 20. Outer conductor assembly;

[0044] 21. External conductor;

[0045] 22. Ring. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0047] The following is for reference. Figures 1-5 A connector 10 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0048] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the connector 10 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a housing 11 and a locking member 12.

[0049] The housing 11 is provided along a first direction (e.g.) Figure 1 The perforation 111 (in the front-back direction) penetrates the housing 11, and the housing 11 is along the second direction (e.g. Figure 1 A slot 112 is provided on one side of the housing 11 (up and down direction), and the slot 112 communicates with the through hole 111, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect; the locking member 12 is a metal part, and the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112. The locking member 12 includes a fixing part 121 and an elastic part 122. The fixing part 121 is fixedly connected to the housing 11, and at least a portion of the elastic part 122 is located in the through hole 111, wherein at least a portion of the elastic part 122 located in the through hole 111 is adapted to elastic deformation.

[0050] Wherein, the first direction intersects with the second direction, indicating that the first direction and the second direction are not parallel, but rather arranged at an angle. For example, the angle between the first direction and the second direction can be 30°, 45°, 60°, 80°, or 90°, etc. In some specific examples, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0051] In some specific examples, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is the front-to-back direction of connector 10, and the second direction is the up-and-down direction of connector 10. The first and second directions are perpendicular to each other. In some specific examples, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the housing 11 has a through hole 111 extending through the housing 11 in the front-to-back direction, and the outer conductor assembly 20 can be inserted into the through hole 111 in the front-to-back direction. For example Figure 2 As shown, a slot 112 is provided on the lower side of the housing 11, and the slot 112 is connected to the through hole 111.

[0052] In some specific examples, such as Figure 1As shown, the locking member 12 is detachably connected to the housing 11, and the locking member 12 can be inserted into the slot 112 in the vertical direction. When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, the fixing part 121 is fixedly connected to the housing 11. Further, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 12 is provided with an elastic part 122. When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, part or all of the elastic part 122 is located in the through hole 111. After the locking member 12 is inserted into place, the elastic part 122 can contact the outer conductor assembly 20, and part or all of the elastic part 122 can undergo elastic deformation to abut against the outer conductor assembly 20.

[0053] When it is necessary to remove the outer conductor assembly 20 from the connector 10, the fixing part 121 can be separated from the housing 11 first. At this time, the elastic part 122 is separated from the outer conductor assembly 20, and the elastic part 122 can return to its original shape. Then, the outer conductor assembly 20 can be removed from the housing 11 of the connector 10.

[0054] In this embodiment, the locking member 12 is made of metal, which can effectively reduce the volume of the locking member 12 and increase its structural strength, avoiding the need for additional auxiliary fixing components, thereby effectively reducing the number of components and simplifying the structure. An elastic portion 122 is provided on the locking member 12, at least a portion of which is located in the through hole 111, and the elastic portion 122 is adapted for elastic deformation, which can effectively ensure the fixing effect on the external conductor assembly 20.

[0055] According to the connector 10 of this utility model embodiment, by providing a housing 11 and a locking member 12 in the connector 10, the housing 11 is provided with a through hole 111 extending through the housing 11 in a first direction, and a slot 112 is provided on one side of the housing 11 in a second direction, the slot 112 communicating with the through hole 111, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect, the locking member 12 is a metal part, the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, the locking member 12 includes a fixing part 121 and an elastic part 122, the fixing part 121 is fixedly connected to the housing 11, and at least a portion of the elastic part 122 is located in the through hole 111, wherein at least a portion of the elastic part 122 located in the through hole 111 is adapted to elastic deformation, which can not only effectively fix the outer conductor assembly 20, but also effectively reduce the number of parts, thereby effectively reducing costs.

[0056] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 12 includes a body portion 123 and a plug portion 124 connected to the body portion 123. The plug portion 124 is plugged into the slot 112, and one end away from the body portion 123 is adapted to extend into the through hole 111 along one side of the through hole 111. The elastic portion 122 is connected to the plug portion 124.

[0057] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the main body 123 extends in the left-right direction, and the insertion part 124 extends in the up-down direction. The lower end of the insertion part 124 is connected to one end of the main body 123 in the left-right direction, and the connection between the insertion part 124 and the main body 123 is a rounded transition connection, which can effectively avoid stress concentration at the connection between the insertion part 124 and the main body 123. When the insertion part 124 extends into the through hole 111 along one side of the through hole 111 in the left-right direction, the elastic part 122 can contact the outer conductor assembly 20 and undergo elastic deformation to abut against the outer conductor assembly 20.

[0058] In this embodiment, by providing a main body 123 and a plug-in part 124 connected to the main body 123 in the locking member 12, the plug-in part 124 is plugged into the slot 112, and the end away from the main body 123 is adapted to extend into the through hole 111 along one side of the through hole 111. The elastic part 122 is connected to the plug-in part 124, which can effectively simplify the process of plugging the locking member 12 into the slot 112, thereby effectively improving the convenience of operation.

[0059] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the elastic part 122 includes a spring piece bent toward the through hole 111, and the spring piece is connected to the insertion part 124.

[0060] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the spring extends towards the side where the perforation 111 is located, thereby enhancing the fixing effect of the spring on the external conductor assembly 20 and reducing the risk of loosening. In addition, the spring has a simple structure, which can effectively simplify the construction of the elastic part 122, thereby helping to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0061] In this embodiment, by providing a spring piece that bends toward the through hole 111 in the elastic part 122 and connecting the spring piece to the insertion part 124, not only can the fixing effect of the elastic part 122 be effectively strengthened, but the structure of the elastic part 122 can also be effectively simplified, thereby effectively reducing production costs.

[0062] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the free end of the spring sheet has a rounded transition.

[0063] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, when the locking member 12 is inserted into or separated from the slot 112, the outer circumferential surface of the free end of the spring can contact the outer conductor assembly 20 and move relative to it. Using a rounded transition at the free end of the spring effectively protects the outer conductor assembly 20 and prevents it from being scratched. Furthermore, it reduces resistance when inserting or removing the locking member 12, thereby significantly improving operational convenience.

[0064] This embodiment sets the free end of the spring piece as an arc transition, which not only prevents other components from being scratched by the free end of the spring piece, thereby effectively improving safety, but also reduces the resistance when installing and removing the locking part 12, thereby effectively improving the installation and removal efficiency of the locking part 12.

[0065] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, one end of the spring is connected to the end of the insertion part 124 away from the main body part 123, and the other end of the spring extends toward the main body part 123.

[0066] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper end of the insertion portion 124 extends forward to form a connecting portion 12411. The upper end of the spring piece is connected to the lower end of the connecting portion 12411, and the connection between the upper end of the spring piece and the lower end of the connecting portion 12411 is a rounded transition connection, which effectively avoids stress concentration at the connection between the upper end of the elastic portion 122 and the lower end of the connecting portion 12411. Furthermore, in the downward direction, the spring piece extends toward the body portion 123 and bends toward the through hole 111.

[0067] In this embodiment, by connecting one end of the spring piece to the end of the insertion part 124 away from the main body part 123, and extending the other end of the spring piece toward the main body part 123, the structure of the locking member 12 can be effectively optimized, making the structure of the locking member 12 more compact, thereby effectively saving the installation space of the locking member 12 and thus effectively improving the utilization rate of the installation space.

[0068] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the slot 112 includes a plugging channel 1121 extending along the second direction, and the projection of the spring piece is located in the projection plane of the plugging channel 1121 in a projection plane perpendicular to the second direction.

[0069] In some specific examples, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the slot 112 is provided with a plug-in channel 1121 extending in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the plug-in channel 1121 communicates with the through hole 111, and the plug-in portion 124 of the locking member 12 can extend into the plug-in channel 1121 so that the elastic portion 122 abuts against the outer conductor assembly 20.

[0070] In the projection plane perpendicular to the second direction, the projection of the spring piece is located in the projection plane of the insertion channel 1121, so that when the insertion part 124 of the locking member 12 extends into or separates from the insertion channel 1121, unnecessary collision interference or friction between the spring piece and the side wall of the insertion channel 1121 can be avoided.

[0071] In this embodiment, the projection of the spring piece is set to be located in the projection plane of the insertion channel 1121 in the projection plane perpendicular to the second direction. This can effectively avoid unnecessary collision, interference or friction between the spring piece and the side wall of the insertion channel 1121 when installing and removing the locking member 12, thereby effectively protecting the spring piece and effectively improving the convenience of installing and removing the locking member 12.

[0072] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 12 also includes a pressing part 125, which is inserted into the slot 112. One end of the pressing part 125 is connected to the body part 123, and the other end is adapted to extend into the through hole 111 along the side away from the insertion part 124.

[0073] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the clamping part 125 is fixedly connected to the front end of the main body part 123, and the connection between the lower end of the clamping part 125 and the front end of the main body part 123 adopts an arc transition, which can effectively avoid stress concentration at the connection between the lower end of the clamping part 125 and the front end of the main body part 123.

[0074] When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, one side of the outer conductor assembly 20 in the left-right direction can abut against the spring piece, and the other side of the outer conductor assembly 20 in the left-right direction can abut against the pressing part 125, thereby effectively strengthening the fixing effect of the outer conductor assembly 20.

[0075] In this embodiment, by providing a pressing part 125 in the locking member 12, the pressing part 125 is inserted into the slot 112, and one end of the pressing part 125 is connected to the body part 123, and the other end is adapted to extend into the through hole 111 along the side away from the plug part 124, which can effectively enhance the fixing effect of the external conductor assembly 20, thereby effectively improving the reliability of the connector 10.

[0076] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping part 125 has a clamping surface 1251, which is an arc surface.

[0077] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper end surface of the clamping part 125 is the clamping surface 1251, and the clamping surface 1251 is an arc surface. This can effectively increase the contact area between the clamping part 125 and the outer conductor assembly 20, thereby making the stress distribution between the clamping surface 1251 and the outer conductor assembly 20 more uniform, reducing the wear of the clamping part 125, and thus effectively improving the durability of the clamping part 125.

[0078] In this embodiment, by providing a pressing surface 1251 in the pressing part 125, and the pressing surface 1251 is an arc surface, the stress distribution on the pressing surface 1251 can be made more uniform, thereby effectively reducing the risk of stress concentration on the pressing surface 1251, and thus effectively improving the durability of the pressing part 125.

[0079] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, there are multiple perforations 111, which are spaced apart. The slots 112 are connected to the multiple perforations 111 respectively. The locking member 12 has multiple elastic parts 122, which are located in the multiple perforations 111 one by one.

[0080] For example, the number of perforations 111 can be two, three, four, five, or more than six. In some specific examples, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, there are two perforations 111, which are arranged at intervals. The slots 112 are connected to the two perforations 111 respectively. The locking member 12 is provided with two elastic parts 122. When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, the two elastic parts 122 are located in the two perforations 111 respectively.

[0081] In this embodiment, by setting the number of perforations 111 to multiple, with the multiple perforations 111 spaced apart, and the slots 112 connected to the multiple perforations 111 respectively, the locking member 12 has multiple elastic parts 122, which are located one-to-one in the multiple perforations 111. This not only effectively improves the applicability and compatibility of the connector 10, but also effectively ensures the fixing effect of each elastic part 122.

[0082] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, the perforation 111 includes a first perforation 1111 and a second perforation 1112. The first perforation 1111 and the second perforation 1112 are arranged along a third direction. The slot 112 includes a first insertion channel 11211 and a second insertion channel 11212. The first insertion channel 11211 communicates with the first perforation 1111, and the second insertion channel 11212 communicates with the second perforation 1112. In the third direction, the first perforation 1111 and the second perforation 1112 are both located between the first insertion channel 11211 and the second insertion channel 11212. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other.

[0083] It should be noted that in some specific examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, the third direction is the left-right direction of connector 10, and the first direction, second direction, and third direction are all mutually perpendicular. In some specific examples, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the first through hole 1111 is located to the right of the second through hole 1112, and the first insertion channel 11211 is located to the right of the second insertion channel 11212. Furthermore, the first insertion channel 11211 communicates with the first through hole 1111, and the second insertion channel 11212 communicates with the second through hole 1112. In the left-right direction, both the first through hole 1111 and the second through hole 1112 are located between the first insertion channel 11211 and the second insertion channel 11212.

[0084] In this embodiment, by arranging the first through hole 1111 and the second through hole 1112 along a third direction, and connecting the first insertion channel 11211 to the first through hole 1111 and the second insertion channel 11212 to the second through hole 1112, and with both the first through hole 1111 and the second through hole 1112 located between the first insertion channel 11211 and the second insertion channel 11212 in the third direction, the structural layout of the housing 11 can be effectively optimized, thereby effectively reducing the volume of the housing 11 and thus effectively improving the compactness of the housing 11.

[0085] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 12 includes: a first insertion part 1241, a second insertion part 1242, and a body part 123 connected between the first insertion part 1241 and the second insertion part 1242. The first insertion part 1241 is inserted into the first insertion channel 11211, and the second insertion part 1242 is inserted into the second insertion channel 11212. Both the first insertion part 1241 and the second insertion part 1242 are provided with elastic parts 122.

[0086] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, there are two elastic portions 122. One elastic portion 122 is connected to the first insertion portion 1241, and the other elastic portion 122 is connected to the second insertion portion 1242. When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, the first insertion portion 1241 is inserted into the first insertion channel 11211, and the second insertion portion 1242 is inserted into the second insertion channel 11212. The elastic portion 122 connected to the first insertion portion 1241 abuts against one outer conductor assembly 20, and the elastic portion 122 connected to the second insertion portion 1242 abuts against the other outer conductor assembly 20. This effectively secures the two outer conductor assemblies 20.

[0087] In this embodiment, a first insertion part 1241, a second insertion part 1242, and a body part 123 connecting the first insertion part 1241 and the second insertion part 1242 are provided in the locking member 12. The first insertion part 1241 is inserted into the first insertion channel 11211, and the second insertion part 1242 is inserted into the second insertion channel 11212. Both the first insertion part 1241 and the second insertion part 1242 are provided with elastic parts 122, so that each elastic part 122 can independently enter the corresponding through hole 111, thereby effectively ensuring the fixing effect and stability of the connector 10.

[0088] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the main body 123 is provided with a pressing part 125 extending toward the through hole 111. A part of the pressing part 125 is located in the first through hole 1111, and another part is located in the second through hole 1112.

[0089] In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the left side of the clamping part 125 is located in the first through hole 1111 to fix one outer conductor assembly 20, and the right side of the clamping part 125 is located in the second through hole 1112 to fix another outer conductor assembly 20. Thus, the fixing effect of the locking member 12 on the outer conductor assembly 20 can be further improved.

[0090] This embodiment improves the fixing effect of the locking member 12 by placing a portion of the pressing part 125 in the first through hole 1111 and another portion in the second through hole 1112, thereby further enhancing the reliability of the locking member 12.

[0091] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 7As shown, the side surface of the insertion portion 124 is parallel to the axis of the through hole 111. Along a direction perpendicular to the side surface of the insertion portion 124, the thickness of the insertion portion 124 is D1, and the diameter of the through hole 111 is D2, satisfying: 5 ≤ D2 / D1 ≤ 40. For example, the ratio of the diameter D2 of the through hole 111 to the thickness D1 of the insertion portion 124 can be 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40.

[0092] In this embodiment, by setting the ratio of the diameter D2 of the perforation 111 to the thickness D1 of the insertion portion 124 to satisfy 5≤D2 / D1≤40, the ratio of the diameter D2 of the perforation 111 to the thickness D1 of the insertion portion 124 can be controlled within a reasonable range, thereby optimizing the structural structure of the connector 10 and effectively improving the space utilization efficiency within the connector 10.

[0093] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the housing 11 has a first locking hole 113 and a second locking hole 114 on one side of the third direction. The first locking hole 113 and the second locking hole 114 are spaced apart along the second direction. The first locking hole 113 communicates with the slot 112, and the second locking hole 114 communicates with the through hole 111. The fixing part 121 includes a locking protrusion, which is adapted to engage with the first locking hole 113 or the second locking hole 114.

[0094] In some specific examples, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 11 has a first locking hole 113 and a second locking hole 114 on one side in the left-right direction. The first locking hole 113 and the second locking hole 114 are arranged at intervals in the up-down direction, and the first locking hole 113 is located below the second locking hole 114. For example Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the insertion part 124 is provided with a locking protrusion, which can be engaged with the first locking hole 113 or the second locking hole 114.

[0095] When the locking protrusion is in the first locking hole 113, the locking member 12 can be positioned, or in other words, the locking member 12 can be pre-installed. Moving the locking member 12 upwards so that the locking protrusion is in the second locking hole 114 completes the installation of the locking member 12, thereby effectively fixing the outer conductor assembly 20. This allows for quick positioning of the locking member 12, effectively improving operational convenience and reducing potential errors during assembly.

[0096] In this embodiment, a first locking hole 113 and a second locking hole 114 are provided on one side of the housing 11 in a third direction. The first locking hole 113 and the second locking hole 114 are spaced apart along the second direction. The first locking hole 113 communicates with the slot 112, and the second locking hole 114 communicates with the through hole 111. The fixing part 121 includes a locking protrusion, which is adapted to engage with the first locking hole 113 or the second locking hole 114. This can effectively improve the positioning rate of the locking member 12, thereby effectively improving the assembly efficiency of the locking member 12.

[0097] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking component 12 is a one-piece molded part.

[0098] It should be noted that, compared to plastic parts, one-piece molded metal parts have higher structural strength and better durability, which can effectively increase the service life of locking parts 12.

[0099] By setting the locking component 12 as an integrally molded part, this embodiment can effectively improve the structural strength and durability of the locking component 12, thereby effectively improving the reliability of the locking component 12.

[0100] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking member 12 has a reinforcing rib 126 formed by stamping the locking member 12.

[0101] It should be noted that the reinforcing rib 126 is formed by stamping, which can effectively simplify the processing of the reinforcing rib 126. Moreover, the stamped reinforcing rib 126 can significantly improve the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 126, especially when subjected to tensile, compressive or torsional stresses, effectively preventing deformation or damage.

[0102] In this embodiment, by setting a stamped reinforcing rib 126 on the locking member 12, the manufacturing process of the reinforcing rib 126 can be effectively simplified, thereby effectively improving the processing efficiency, and the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 126 can also be effectively improved.

[0103] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the reinforcing rib 126 extends along a third direction, and at least one reinforcing rib 126 is provided.

[0104] For example, the number of reinforcing ribs 126 can be one, two, three, four, or more than five. In some specific examples, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, there are three reinforcing ribs 126. One reinforcing rib 126 is provided on the main body 123, and the other two reinforcing ribs 126 are respectively provided at the connection between the main body 123 and the first insertion part 1241 and at the connection between the main body 123 and the second insertion part 1242. Thus, the structural strength and rigidity of the locking member 12 can be effectively guaranteed.

[0105] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 126 extends along a third direction, and at least one reinforcing rib 126 is provided, which can effectively ensure the structural strength and rigidity of the locking member 12, effectively reduce the risk of damage to the locking member 12 during the use of the connector 10, thereby effectively improving the reliability of the connector 10.

[0106] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, a stop portion 115 is provided at at least one end of the perforation 111 in the first direction.

[0107] For example, a stop 115 is provided at one end of the perforation 111 in the front-to-back direction; or, for example, a stop 115 is provided at both ends of the perforation 111 in the front-to-back direction. In some specific examples, such as Figure 6 As shown, the stop portion 115 is integrally formed on the housing 11. This further enhances the fixing effect of the connector 10 on the external conductor assembly 20.

[0108] This embodiment provides a stop 115 at at least one end of the perforation 111 in the first direction, which can further strengthen the fixing effect of the connector 10 and thus further improve the reliability of the connector 10.

[0109] In one embodiment of this utility model, the housing 11 is a one-piece molded plastic part.

[0110] In this embodiment, by setting the housing 11 as a one-piece molded plastic part, not only can the weight of the housing 11 be effectively reduced and the production cost of the connector 10 be effectively reduced, but the insulation performance of the housing 11 can also be guaranteed, thereby effectively preventing current from passing through and thus effectively improving safety.

[0111] like Figures 6-8 As shown, the outer conductor assembly 100 according to the second aspect of the present invention includes an outer conductor component 20 and a connector 10 according to the first aspect of the present invention. The outer conductor component 20 is disposed through a through hole 111, and the elastic portion 122 is adapted to press the outer conductor component 20.

[0112] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the outer conductor assembly 100, by providing the connector 10 of the first aspect described above, can not only effectively fix the outer conductor assembly 20, but also effectively reduce the number of parts, thereby effectively reducing costs.

[0113] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 8 As shown, the outer conductor assembly 20 includes: an outer conductor 21, a collar 22 disposed on the outer conductor 21, and an elastic part 122 pressing the collar 22.

[0114] In some specific examples, such as Figure 8 As shown, the collar 22 extends in a ring shape along the circumference of the outer conductor 21. When the locking member 12 is inserted into the slot 112, the elastic part 122 can abut against the collar 22. Thus, the outer conductor 21 can be effectively protected and prevented from being crushed by the elastic part 122.

[0115] In this embodiment, by setting a collar 22 on the outer conductor 21 and pressing the collar 22 with the elastic part 122, the outer conductor 21 can be effectively prevented from being crushed by the elastic part 122, thereby effectively protecting the outer conductor 21 and improving the durability and reliability of the outer conductor 21.

[0116] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the locking member 12 is a one-piece metal part, and the locking member 12 is electrically connected to the external wire 21.

[0117] For example, the number of external conductors 21 can be two, three, four, five, or more than six. In some specific examples, the number of external conductors 21 is two, and the collar 22 is made of metal, thereby enabling the collar 22 to conduct electricity. Multiple external conductor assemblies 20 can be connected through the locking member 12 and the collar 22, thus achieving multi-point grounding. This reduces the grounding potential difference among the multiple external conductor assemblies 20, effectively reducing resonance, and consequently improving the high-frequency performance parameters and signal transmission stability of the connector 10.

[0118] In this embodiment, by setting the locking member 12 as an integrally formed metal part, and electrically connecting the locking member 12 to the external wire 21, the high-frequency performance parameters and signal transmission stability of the connector 10 can be effectively improved.

[0119] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 6-8 As shown, along the first direction, the two ends of the through hole 111 are the first end and the second end, respectively. The outer wire 21 extends into the through hole 111 from the first end. The second end is provided with a stop part 115 that abuts against the end face of the outer wire 21. The locking member 12 also includes a pressing part 125, which abuts against the side of the collar 22 away from the second end.

[0120] In some specific examples, such as Figures 6-8As shown, the rear end of the perforation 111 is the first end, and the front end of the perforation 111 is the second end. The external conductor 21 can extend into the perforation 111 from the first end. The second end is provided with a stop portion 115 that abuts against the front end face of the external conductor 21. Furthermore, the stop portion 115 is integrally formed on the housing 11, and the rear side of the stop portion 115 can abut against the front end face of the external conductor 21, and the front side of the clamping portion 125 can abut against the rear end face of the collar 22. Thus, the movement of the external conductor 21 in the front-rear direction can be restricted.

[0121] In this embodiment, by providing a stop portion 115 at the second end that abuts against the end face of the outer conductor 21, and by having the pressing portion 125 and the collar 22 abut against the side away from the second end, the movement of the outer conductor 21 in the front-back direction can be effectively restricted, thereby preventing the outer conductor assembly 20 from falling out of the through hole 111 and thus effectively improving the stability of the outer conductor assembly 20.

[0122] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0123] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0124] In this utility model, 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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 utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0125] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0126] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector (10) characterized by, include: A housing (11) is provided with a through hole (111) extending through the housing (11) in a first direction, and a slot (112) is provided on one side of the housing (11) in a second direction, the slot (112) communicating with the through hole (111), wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect. A locking member (12) is a metal part that is inserted into the slot (112). The locking member (12) includes a fixing part (121) and an elastic part (122). The fixing part (121) is fixedly connected to the housing (11). At least a portion of the elastic part (122) is located in the through hole (111), wherein at least a portion of the elastic part (122) located in the through hole (111) is adapted to elastic deformation.

2. The connector (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking member (12) includes a body portion (123) and a plug portion (124) connected to the body portion (123). The plug portion (124) is inserted into the slot (112), and one end away from the body portion (123) is adapted to extend into the through hole (111) along one side of the through hole (111). The elastic portion (122) is connected to the plug portion (124).

3. The connector (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The elastic part (122) includes a spring piece bent toward the perforation (111), and the spring piece is connected to the insertion part (124).

4. The connector (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The free end of the spring sheet has a rounded transition.

5. The connector (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the spring is connected to the end of the insertion part (124) away from the body part (123), and the other end of the spring extends toward the body part (123).

6. The connector (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that The slot (112) includes a insertion channel (1121) extending along the second direction, and the projection of the spring is located in the projection plane of the insertion channel (1121) in a projection plane perpendicular to the second direction.

7. The connector (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The locking member (12) further includes a pressing part (125), which is inserted into the slot (112), and one end of the pressing part (125) is connected to the body part (123), and the other end is adapted to extend into the through hole (111) along the side away from the insertion part (124).

8. The connector (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that The pressing part (125) has a pressing surface (1251), which is an arc surface.

9. The connector (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The perforations (111) are provided in multiple ways, and the perforations (111) are spaced apart. The slots (112) are connected to the perforations (111) respectively. The locking member (12) has multiple elastic parts (122), and the multiple elastic parts (122) are located in the perforations (111) one by one.

10. The connector (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that The perforation (111) includes a first perforation (1111) and a second perforation (1112), the first perforation (1111) and the second perforation (1112) are arranged along a third direction, the slot (112) includes a first insertion channel (11211) and a second insertion channel (11212), the first insertion channel (11211) communicates with the first perforation (1111), the second insertion channel (11212) communicates with the second perforation (1112), and in the third direction, the first perforation (1111) and the second perforation (1112) are both located between the first insertion channel (11211) and the second insertion channel (11212), wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other.

11. The connector (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that The locking member (12) includes: a first insertion part (1241), a second insertion part (1242), and a body part (123) connected between the first insertion part (1241) and the second insertion part (1242). The first insertion part (1241) is inserted into the first insertion channel (11211), and the second insertion part (1242) is inserted into the second insertion channel (11212). The elastic part (122) is provided on both the first insertion part (1241) and the second insertion part (1242).

12. The connector (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that The main body (123) is provided with a pressing part (125) extending toward the perforation (111), a portion of the pressing part (125) being located in the first perforation (1111) and another portion being located in the second perforation (1112).

13. The connector (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The plug part (124) is in the shape of a sheet. The side of the plug part (124) is parallel to the axis of the through hole (111). In the direction perpendicular to the side of the plug part (124), the thickness of the plug part (124) is D1, the diameter of the through hole (111) is D2, and the following conditions are met: 5≤D2 / D1≤40.

14. The connector (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing (11) is provided with a first locking hole (113) and a second locking hole (114) on one side of the third direction. The first locking hole (113) and the second locking hole (114) are spaced apart along the second direction. The first locking hole (113) communicates with the slot (112), and the second locking hole (114) communicates with the through hole (111). The fixing part (121) includes a locking protrusion, which is adapted to engage with the first locking hole (113) or the second locking hole (114).

15. The connector (10) of claim 1, wherein, The locking component (12) is a one-piece molded part.

16. The connector (10) according to claim 15, characterized in that The locking member (12) has a reinforcing rib (126) formed by stamping the locking member (12).

17. The connector (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (11) is a one-piece molded plastic part.

18. An outer conductor assembly (100), characterized by, include: Outer conductor assembly (20); The connector (10) according to any one of claims 1-17, wherein the outer conductor assembly (20) passes through the through hole (111), and the elastic portion (122) is adapted to press the outer conductor assembly (20).

19. The outer conductor assembly (100) of claim 18, wherein, The outer conductor assembly (20) includes an outer conductor (21), on which a collar (22) is provided, and the elastic part (122) presses against the collar (22).

20. The outer conductor assembly (100) of claim 19, wherein, The locking component (12) is an integrally formed metal part, and the locking component (12) is electrically connected to the external conductor (21).

21. The outer conductor assembly (100) of claim 19, wherein, Along the first direction, the two ends of the perforation (111) are a first end and a second end, respectively. The outer wire (21) extends into the perforation (111) from the first end. The second end is provided with a stop (115) that abuts against the end face of the outer wire (21). The locking member (12) also includes a pressing part (125). The pressing part (125) abuts against the side of the collar (22) away from the second end.

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