Sealed connector and wire harness assembly using same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sealing type connector and a wire harness assembly using the same, and relates to the technical field of connectors, and the sealing type connector comprises a connector body and a sealing cap member; the sealing cover cap component is suitable for being fixedly connected with an external part, and when the sealing cover cap component is fixedly connected with the external part, the sealing cover cap component can cover the inserting end of the connector shell component and can apply force to the connector shell component in the axial direction. Therefore, the connector shell component can apply force towards the outer side of the plugging end along the axial direction. The utility model mainly solves the problem of how to provide a stable and reliable sealing structure for the connector. According to the utility model, a stable and reliable sealing structure can be provided for the connector, so that the sealing performance, the stability and the safety of the connector are improved, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

Sealed connectors and wire harness assemblies using them Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a sealed connector and a wire harness assembly using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors enable the transmission of electrical energy and signals between two or more different electrical components, and therefore, they are widely used in various fields.

[0003] Sealed connectors are an important type of connector. They have certain sealing properties such as waterproof, oil-proof, and dustproof. In harsh environments such as immersion in water, humidity, and dust, the use of sealed connectors can effectively prevent liquids and dust from entering the interior of the connector, thereby avoiding problems such as short circuits, open circuits, and loose connections.

[0004] In existing sealed connectors, one or more sealing rings are usually placed inside the connector housing, and the sealing rings are compressed by the connector housing / mating structure. When the sealing rings are compressed, they are squeezed against the connector housing / mating structure to achieve sealing performance.

[0005] The aforementioned sealed connectors suffer from problems such as aging, corrosion, and dislocation of the sealing rings. Their sealing performance is still insufficient for extreme and harsh environments such as dusty environments (e.g., construction sites and outdoor areas), deep water environments, and sports environments.

[0006] In conclusion, how to provide a stable and reliable sealing structure for connectors has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sealed connector and a wire harness assembly using the same, which has a stable and reliable sealing structure.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sealed connector, comprising a connector body and a sealing cap component; the connector body includes at least a connector housing component, the end of which is configured as a mating end; the sealing cap component is adapted to be sleeved on the connector housing component of the connector body; the sealing cap component is adapted to be fixedly connected to an external component, and when the sealing cap component is fixedly connected to the external component, the sealing cap component can cover the mating end of the connector housing component, and the sealing cap component can apply force to the connector housing component in the axial direction, so that the connector housing component can apply force in the axial direction to a direction further outward of its mating end.

[0009] In the above technical solution, a first sealing rib is formed on the surface of the connector housing component; a second sealing rib is disposed in the inner ring of the sealing cap component; when the sealing cap component is fixedly connected to the external component, the second sealing rib of the sealing cap component can exert force on the first sealing rib of the connector housing component in the axial direction, so that the connector housing component can exert force in the axial direction towards the outer side of its plug end.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the inner ring of the sealing cap component is provided with an internal thread body; the internal thread body of the sealing cap component is adapted to cooperate with the external thread body of the external component so as to fix the sealing cap component to the external component; when the sealing cap component is tightened, the second sealing rib of the sealing cap component can apply force to the first sealing rib of the connector housing component in the axial direction.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the sealed connector of this utility model further includes a sealing ring; the sealing ring is sleeved on the insertion end surface of the connector housing component.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the first sealing rib is disposed at the root of the plug end of the connector housing component; when the connector housing component applies force in the axial direction toward the outer side of its plug end, the two sides of the sealing ring are respectively pressed by the external component and the first sealing rib of the connector housing component.

[0013] A wire harness assembly comprising the aforementioned sealed connector.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the wire harness assembly of this utility model also includes a wire harness body; the wire harness body is connected to the connector body according to the wire sequence.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the sealed connector and the wire harness assembly using it can cover the plug end of the connector housing component with the sealing cap component, and the sealing cap component can apply force to the connector housing component in the axial direction, so that the connector housing component can apply force to the outer side of its plug end in the axial direction. In this way, a stable and reliable sealing structure can be provided for the connector, thereby improving the sealing performance, stability, safety and service life of the connector. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 1.

[0018] Figure 3 is a structural view of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 3.

[0020] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows: 10, connector body; 101, connector housing component; 101a, plug end; 101b, first sealing rib; 20, sealing cap component; 201, internal thread body; 202, second sealing rib; 30, sealing ring; 40, wire harness body. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] This embodiment provides a sealed connector for transmitting electrical energy and signals between two or more different electrical components. This embodiment takes one end of the connector (i.e., the male end or the female end) as an example to specifically illustrate the technical solution of this utility model.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-4. The sealed connector of this embodiment includes a connector body 10 and a sealing cap component 20.

[0024] The sealing cap component 20 is an integrally injection-molded engineering plastic cap-shaped component.

[0025] The connector body 10 includes at least a connector housing component 101, which is an integrally injection-molded engineering plastic shell component used as the structural support base and functional support base of the sealed connector in this embodiment; the end of the connector housing component 101 is configured as a plug end 101a, which is adapted to be plugged into the other end of the connector.

[0026] The sealing cap component 20 is adapted to be sleeved on the connector housing component 101 of the connector body 10.

[0027] The sealing cap component 20 is adapted to be fixedly connected to external components, and when the sealing cap component 20 is fixedly connected to external components, the following applies:

[0028] The sealing cap member 20 can cover the insertion end 101a of the connector housing member 101, and the sealing cap member 20 can apply force to the connector housing member 101 in the axial direction so that the connector housing member 101 can apply force to its insertion end 101a in the axial direction further outward.

[0029] Specifically, a first sealing rib 101b is formed on the surface of the connector housing component 101. The first sealing rib 101b is an integrally formed rib structure on the surface of the connector housing component 101. A second sealing rib 202 is disposed in the inner ring of the sealing cap component 20. The second sealing rib 202 is an integrally formed rib structure in the inner ring of the sealing cap component 20. When the sealing cap component 20 is fixedly connected to an external component, the second sealing rib 202 of the sealing cap component 20 can apply force to the first sealing rib 101b of the connector housing component 101 in the axial direction, so that the connector housing component 101 can apply force to the outer side of its insertion end 101a in the axial direction.

[0030] More specifically, the inner ring of the sealing cap component 20 is provided with an internal thread body 201, which is integrally injection molded with the sealing cap component 20; the internal thread body 201 of the sealing cap component 20 is adapted to mate with the external thread body of an external component (such as the housing, flange, or external threaded connecting disc at the other end of the connector) to fix the sealing cap component 20 to the external component; when the sealing cap component 20 is tightened, the second sealing rib 202 of the sealing cap component 20 can apply force to the first sealing rib 101b of the connector housing component 101 in the axial direction.

[0031] Furthermore, the sealed connector in this embodiment also includes a sealing ring 30, which is made of rubber, silicone, or elastic plastic. The sealing ring 30 is sleeved on the surface of the insertion end 101a of the connector housing component 101.

[0032] Furthermore, the first sealing rib 101b is positioned at the root of the insertion end 101a of the connector housing member 101; when the connector housing member 101 applies force in the axial direction toward the outer side of its insertion end 101a, the two sides of the sealing ring 30 are respectively pressed by the external component and the first sealing rib 101b of the connector housing member 101.

[0033] In this embodiment of the sealed connector, during use, the insertion end 101a of the connector housing component 101 is inserted and engaged with the other end of the connector. Then, the sealing cap component 20 is pushed forward and rotated, causing the internal thread 201 of the sealing cap component 20 to engage with the external thread of an external component (e.g., the housing, flange, or external threaded connecting disc at the other end of the connector), thus fixing the sealing cap component 20 to the external component. At this time, the sealing cap component 20 covers the insertion end 101a of the connector housing component 101, providing a first sealing protection. When the sealing cap component 20 is tightened, the second sealing engagement rib 2 of the sealing cap component 20... 02 can apply force along the axial direction to the first sealing rib 101b of the connector housing component 101, so that the connector housing component 101 can apply force in the axial direction to the outer side of its plug end 101a. The two sides of the sealing ring 30 are respectively pressed by the external component (i.e. the other end of the connector) and the first sealing rib 101b of the connector housing component 101, providing a second sealing protection. If the plug end 101a of the connector housing component 101 also abuts against the external component (i.e. the other end of the connector), a third sealing protection can be provided through the abutment and engagement between the plug end 101a of the connector housing component 101 and the external component.

[0034] This embodiment also provides a wire harness assembly, which includes the aforementioned sealed connector.

[0035] The wiring harness assembly of this embodiment also includes a wiring harness body 40, which includes at least a plurality of cables, which can be power lines or signal lines. The wiring harness body 40 is covered with an outer sheath, which is used for insulation and signal shielding. The wiring harness body 40 is connected to the connector body 10 according to the wiring sequence. Specifically, the cores of the cables of the wiring harness body 40 are crimped / soldered to the terminals of the connector body 10. A portion of the outer sheath of the wiring harness body 40 is wrapped and fixed by the connector housing member 101 of the connector body 10.

[0036] In this embodiment, the sealed connector and the wire harness assembly using it have a sealing cap member 20 that can cover the insertion end 101a of the connector housing member 101. Furthermore, the sealing cap member 20 can apply force to the connector housing member 101 in the axial direction, so that the connector housing member 101 can apply force to its insertion end 101a in the axial direction. In this way, a stable and reliable sealing structure can be provided for the connector, thereby improving the sealing performance, stability, safety and service life of the connector.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sealed connector, characterized in that, It includes a connector body and a sealing cap component; the connector body includes at least a connector housing component, the ends of which are configured as mating terminals; The sealing cap member is adapted to be sleeved on the connector housing member of the connector body; the sealing cap member is adapted to be fixedly connected to an external component, and when the sealing cap member is fixedly connected to the external component, the sealing cap member can cover the insertion end of the connector housing member, and the sealing cap member can apply force to the connector housing member in the axial direction so that the connector housing member can apply force in the axial direction to a direction further outward of its insertion end.

2. The sealed connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector housing component has a first sealing rib formed on its surface; the sealing cap component has a second sealing rib disposed in its inner ring; when the sealing cap component is fixedly connected to an external component, the second sealing rib of the sealing cap component can apply force to the first sealing rib of the connector housing component in the axial direction, so that the connector housing component can apply force to the outer side of its insertion end in the axial direction.

3. The sealed connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner ring of the sealing cap component is provided with an internal thread body; the internal thread body of the sealing cap component is adapted to mate with the external thread body of the external component so as to fix the sealing cap component to the external component; when the sealing cap component is tightened, the second sealing rib of the sealing cap component can apply force to the first sealing rib of the connector housing component in the axial direction.

4. The sealed connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, It also includes a sealing ring; the sealing ring is fitted onto the insertion end surface of the connector housing component.

5. The sealed connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first sealing rib is positioned at the root of the plug end of the connector housing component; when the connector housing component applies force in the axial direction toward a direction further outward from its plug end, the two sides of the sealing ring are respectively pressed by the external component and the first sealing rib of the connector housing component.

6. A wire harness assembly, characterized in that, Includes the sealed connector as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. The wire harness assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a wire harness body; the wire harness body is connected to the connector body according to the wire sequence.

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