Hinge, connector housing assembly, connector and connector product

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hinge, a connector housing assembly, a connector and a connector product. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing having a mounting port formed at a top thereof; and the top cover is rotatably mounted on the top of the shell. A first hinge structure is formed on the shell, and a second hinge structure rotationally jointed with the first hinge structure is formed on the top cover, so that the top cover can rotate between an opening position for opening the mounting port and a closing position for closing the mounting port relative to the shell; the first hinge structure comprises a V-shaped groove and an arc-shaped cantilever, the second hinge structure comprises a flat rotating shaft and a slotted hole, the flat rotating shaft is in running fit with the V-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped cantilever penetrates through the slotted hole and is provided with an arc-shaped guide part for guiding the top cover to rotate. In the utility model, the arc-shaped cantilever of the hinge structure is longer, the installation force of the hinge structure is smaller, and the installation is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector housing assembly having a hinge structure and a connector including the connector housing assembly. Furthermore, this utility model also relates to a hinge, a connector housing assembly including the hinge, and a connector including the connector housing assembly. Additionally, this utility model relates to a hinge and a connector product including the hinge. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, high-voltage connectors typically include a housing, a top cover, a conductor bus, terminals, and threaded connectors. Terminals are soldered to the front end of the conductor bus, which is inserted into the housing. A mounting opening is formed on the top of the housing, through which the threaded connector enters the housing and passes through the conductor bus and terminals to secure the terminals to the mating terminals of the mating connector. The top cover is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing for opening and closing the mounting opening. In existing technology, the top cover is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing via a hinge structure; however, existing hinge structures require significant installation force, making installation very difficult. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing having a mounting opening formed at its top; and a top cover rotatably mounted to the top of the housing. A first hinge structure is formed on the housing, and a second hinge structure is formed on the top cover that rotatably engages with the first hinge structure, such that the top cover can rotate relative to the housing between an open position with the mounting opening open and a closed position with the mounting opening closed; the first hinge structure includes a V-shaped groove and an arcuate cantilever, and the second hinge structure includes a flat pivot and a slot, the flat pivot rotatably engaging with the V-shaped groove, and the arcuate cantilever passing through the slot and having an arcuate guide portion for guiding the rotation of the top cover.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the V-shaped groove has a first inclined inner side and a second inclined inner side, and the flat rotating shaft has two surfaces opposite each other in thickness; when the top cover is installed, one surface of the flat rotating shaft abuts against the first inclined inner side and is slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the top cover is rotated to the closed position, the other surface of the flat rotating shaft abuts against the second inclined inner surface of the V-shaped groove; when the top cover is rotated to the open position, the two surfaces of the flat rotating shaft do not contact the first inclined inner surface and the second inclined inner surface, and the arcuate side of the flat rotating shaft contacts the arcuate bottom surface of the V-shaped groove.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a hook is formed at the end of the arc-shaped cantilever, the hook engaging with the slot when the top cover is rotated to the open position, so as to hold the top cover in the open position and prevent the top cover from detaching from the housing.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the hook has an inclined guide surface, the inclined guide surface of the hook is spaced apart from and parallel to the first inclined inner side surface of the V-shaped groove; when the top cover is installed, the two surfaces of the flat rotating shaft respectively abut against the first inclined inner side surface and the inclined guide surface and are slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly further includes an end cap, which is fitted and latched onto the rear end of the housing. When the end cap is assembled onto the housing, a portion of the end cap is located in an inlet between the first inclined inner surface and the inclined guide surface, for blocking the flat pivot to prevent the flat pivot from disengaging from the inlet.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top cover has a cover plate and a peripheral wall, the slot is formed on the peripheral wall of the top cover, and the flat rotating shaft is connected to the front side of the peripheral wall of the top cover.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the top cover further has a cylindrical portion formed on the inner side of the cover plate, and the connector housing assembly further includes a sealing ring disposed on the outer side of the cylindrical portion; when the top cover is rotated to the closed position, the cylindrical portion and the sealing ring are inserted into the mounting opening of the housing and the sealing ring is radially pressed between the inner circumferential surface of the mounting opening and the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion to achieve a seal between the two.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of mounting ports are formed on the top of the housing, the top cover has a plurality of cylindrical portions corresponding to the plurality of mounting ports, and the connector housing assembly includes a plurality of sealing rings respectively disposed on the outer sides of the plurality of cylindrical portions for sealing the plurality of mounting ports respectively.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a threaded hole suitable for bolt connection is formed on the top of the housing, and a connecting hole allowing the bolt to pass through is formed on the top cover; when the top cover is rotated to the closed position, the top cover is adapted to be fastened to the top of the housing by a bolt passing through the connecting hole and connected to the threaded hole.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing and the top cover are both integral injection molded parts.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; a conductive bar extending into the housing from the rear port of the housing; a terminal, which is annular and welded to the front end of the conductive bar; and a threaded connector entering the housing from the mounting port of the housing, the threaded connector passing through the conductive bar and the terminal for fastening the terminal to the mating terminal of a mating connector.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a hinge is provided. The hinge includes: a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member includes: a first plate portion having a V-shaped groove; and an arc-shaped cantilever connected to one end of the first plate portion. The second hinge member includes: a second plate portion having a slot; and a flat pivot connected to one end of the second plate portion. The flat pivot is rotatably engaged with the V-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped cantilever passes through the slot and has an arc-shaped guide portion for guiding one of the first hinge member and the second hinge member to rotate relative to the other.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the V-shaped groove has a first inclined inner side and a second inclined inner side, and the flat pivot has two surfaces opposite each other in thickness; when the hinge is installed, one surface of the flat pivot abuts against the first inclined inner side and is slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first hinge component and the second hinge component are both integral metal stamping components.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: the aforementioned hinge; a housing having a mounting opening formed at its top; and a top cover rotatably mounted to the top of the housing via the hinge. One of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is fixed to the housing, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the top cover, such that the top cover is rotatable relative to the housing via the hinge between an open position with the mounting opening open and a closed position with the mounting opening closed.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first plate portion of the first hinge member is fixed to the housing, and the second plate portion of the second hinge member is fixed to the top cover or integrally formed with the top cover; or the first plate portion of the first hinge member is fixed to the top cover or integrally formed with the top cover, and the second plate portion of the second hinge member is fixed to the housing.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one of the first hinge component and the second hinge component is a one-piece metal stamping component, and the housing is a one-piece injection molded component.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the other of the first hinge component and the second hinge component is an integrally formed metal component with the top cover.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; a conductive bar extending into the housing from the rear port of the housing; a terminal, which is annular and welded to the front end of the conductive bar; and a threaded connector entering the housing from the mounting port of the housing, the threaded connector passing through the conductive bar and the terminal for fastening the terminal to the mating terminal of a mating connector.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector product is provided. The connector product includes the aforementioned hinge, a first component, and a second component. The second component is rotatably mounted to the first component via the hinge. One of the first hinge component and the second hinge component is fixed to or integrally formed with the first component, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the second component, such that one of the first component and the second component can rotate relative to the other via the hinge.

[0025] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first hinge component further includes a first needle-shaped portion connected to the other end of the first plate portion, and the second hinge component further includes a second needle-shaped portion connected to the other end of the second plate portion; one of the first needle-shaped portion and the second needle-shaped portion is used to be fixed to the first component, and the other is used to be fixed to the second component.

[0026] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the hinge structure requires less installation force and is very easy to install.

[0027] Furthermore, in the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the long arc-shaped cantilever of the hinge structure not only reduces the installation force of the hinge structure but also guides the top cover to rotate smoothly along the arc-shaped cantilever.

[0028] Furthermore, in some of the exemplary embodiments described above according to this utility model, the back cover can prevent the hinge structure from detaching, thereby improving the reliability of use.

[0029] Furthermore, in some of the exemplary embodiments described above according to the present invention, metal hinges may be used, thereby further improving the elasticity of the arc cantilever.

[0030] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 2 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 A perspective view of the top cover of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 4 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, with the top cover in the open position;

[0035] Figure 5 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover is in the closed position;

[0036] Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7 This diagram shows a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the hinge is in a vertical position;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the hinge is in a horizontal position;

[0039] Figure 9 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 This diagram shows a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover is in the open position;

[0041] Figure 11 This diagram shows a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover is in the closed position;

[0042] Figure 12 An exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top cover is in the open position;

[0044] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top cover is in the closed position;

[0045] Figure 15 An exploded view of a hinge according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0047] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0048] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: a housing having a mounting opening formed at its top; and a top cover rotatably mounted on the top of the housing. A first hinge structure is formed on the housing, and a second hinge structure is formed on the top cover that rotatably engages with the first hinge structure, allowing the top cover to rotate relative to the housing between an open position with the mounting opening open and a closed position with the mounting opening closed. The first hinge structure includes a V-shaped groove and an arc-shaped cantilever, and the second hinge structure includes a flat pivot and a slot. The flat pivot rotatably engages with the V-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped cantilever passes through the slot and has an arc-shaped guide portion for guiding the rotation of the top cover.

[0049] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; a conductive bar extending into the housing from the rear port of the housing; a terminal, which is annular and welded to the front end of the conductive bar; and a threaded connector entering the housing from the mounting port of the housing, the threaded connector passing through the conductive bar and the terminal for fastening the terminal to the mating terminal of the mating connector.

[0050] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a hinge is provided. The hinge includes: a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member includes: a first plate portion forming a V-shaped groove; and an arc-shaped cantilever connected to one end of the first plate portion. The second hinge member includes: a second plate portion forming a slot; and a flat pivot connected to one end of the second plate portion. The flat pivot is rotatably engaged with the V-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped cantilever passes through the slot and has an arc-shaped guide portion for guiding one of the first hinge member and the second hinge member to rotate relative to the other.

[0051] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes: the aforementioned hinge; a housing having a mounting opening formed at its top; and a top cover rotatably mounted to the top of the housing via the hinge. One of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is fixed to the housing, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the top cover, such that the top cover can rotate relative to the housing via the hinge between an open position with the mounting opening open and a closed position with the mounting opening closed.

[0052] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a connector product is provided. The connector product includes the aforementioned hinge, a first component, and a second component. The second component is rotatably mounted to the first component via the hinge. One of the first hinge component and the second hinge component is fixed to or integrally formed with the first component, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the second component, such that one of the first component and the second component can rotate relative to the other via the hinge.

[0053] Figure 1 An exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A perspective view of the top cover of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover 2 is in the open position; Figure 5 This diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover 2 is in the closed position.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector housing assembly is disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes a housing 1 and a top cover 2. A mounting opening 13 is formed on the top of the housing 1. The top cover 2 is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing 1. A first hinge structure 10 is formed on the housing 1, and a second hinge structure 20 is formed on the top cover 2, which rotatably engages with the first hinge structure 10, allowing the top cover 2 to rotate relative to the housing 1 between an open position with the mounting opening 13 open and a closed position with the mounting opening 13 closed. The first hinge structure 10 includes a V-shaped groove 11 and an arc-shaped cantilever 12, and the second hinge structure 20 includes a flat pivot 21 and a slot 22. The flat pivot 21 rotatably engages with the V-shaped groove 11, and the arc-shaped cantilever 12 passes through the slot 22 and has an arc-shaped guide portion 122 for guiding the rotation of the top cover 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the V-shaped groove 11 has a first inclined inner surface 11a and a second inclined inner surface 11b, and the flat rotating shaft 21 has two surfaces 21a and 21b opposite each other in thickness. When the top cover 2 is installed, one surface 21a of the flat rotating shaft 21 is abutted against the first inclined inner surface 11a and slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove 11 in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner surface 11a.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 5As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the top cover 2 is rotated to the closed position, the other surface 21b of the flat rotating shaft 21 abuts against the second inclined inner surface 11b of the V-shaped groove 11. When the top cover 2 is rotated to the open position, the two surfaces 21a and 21b of the flat rotating shaft 21 do not contact the first inclined inner surface 11a and the second inclined inner surface 11b, and the arcuate side 21c of the flat rotating shaft 21 contacts the arcuate bottom surface 11c of the V-shaped groove 11.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a hook 121 is formed at the end of the arc-shaped cantilever 12. The hook 121 engages with the slot 22 when the top cover 2 is rotated to the open position to keep the top cover 2 in the open position and prevent the top cover 2 from detaching from the housing 1.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the hook 121 has an inclined guide surface 12a. The inclined guide surface 12a of the hook 121 is spaced apart from and parallel to the first inclined inner side surface 11a of the V-shaped groove 11. When installing the top cover 2, the two surfaces 21a and 21b of the flat rotating shaft 21 are respectively abutted against the first inclined inner side surface 11a and the inclined guide surface 12a and are slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove 11 in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface 11a.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly further includes an end cap 16, which is fitted and latched onto the rear end of the housing 1. When the end cap 16 is assembled onto the housing 1, a portion of the end cap 16 is located in an inlet 11d between the first inclined inner surface 11a and the inclined guide surface 12a, for blocking the flat shaft 21 to prevent the flat shaft 21 from disengaging from the inlet 11d.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the top cover 2 has a cover plate 2a and a peripheral wall 2b, a slot 22 is formed on the peripheral wall 2b of the top cover 2, and a flat rotating shaft 21 is connected to the front side of the peripheral wall 2b of the top cover 2.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the top cover 2 further has a cylindrical portion 23 formed on the inner side of the cover plate 2a, and the connector housing assembly further includes a sealing ring 25 disposed on the outer side of the cylindrical portion 23. When the top cover 2 is rotated to the closed position, the cylindrical portion 23 and the sealing ring 25 are inserted into the mounting port 13 of the housing 1, and the sealing ring 25 is radially pressed between the inner circumferential surface of the mounting port 13 and the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion 23 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 5As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of mounting ports 13 are formed on the top of the housing 1, and the top cover 2 has a plurality of cylindrical portions 23 corresponding to the plurality of mounting ports 13 respectively. The connector housing assembly includes a plurality of sealing rings 25 respectively disposed on the outer side of the plurality of cylindrical portions 23 for sealing the plurality of mounting ports 13 respectively.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a threaded hole 14 suitable for connection with a bolt (not shown) is formed on the top of the housing 1, and a connecting hole 24 allowing the bolt to pass through is formed on the top cover 2. When the top cover 2 is rotated to the closed position, the top cover 2 is adapted to be fastened to the top of the housing 1 by a bolt passing through the connecting hole 24 and connected to the threaded hole 14.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 and the top cover 2 are both integrally injection molded parts. This improves manufacturing efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: a connector housing assembly, a conductive bus 15, terminals 151, and a threaded connector (not shown). The conductive bus 15 extends into the housing 1 from its rear port. The terminals 151 are annular and are welded to the front end of the conductive bus 15. The threaded connector enters the housing 1 from its mounting port 13. The threaded connector passes through the conductive bus 15 and the terminals 151 for securing the terminals 151 to mating terminals (not shown) of a mating connector.

[0066] Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This diagram shows a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the hinge is in a vertical position; Figure 8 This diagram shows a hinge according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the hinge is in a horizontal position.

[0067] like Figures 6 to 7As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a hinge is also disclosed. The hinge includes a first hinge member 10' and a second hinge member 20'. The first hinge member 10' includes a first plate portion 100 and an arc-shaped cantilever 12. The second hinge member 20' includes a second plate portion 200 and a flat pivot 21. The first plate portion 100 has a V-shaped groove 11. The arc-shaped cantilever 12 is connected to one end of the first plate portion 100. The second plate portion 200 has a slot 22. The flat pivot 21 is connected to one end of the second plate portion 200. The flat pivot 21 rotatably engages with the V-shaped groove 11, and the arc-shaped cantilever 12 passes through the slot 22 and has an arc-shaped guide portion 122 for guiding one of the first hinge member 10' and the second hinge member 20' to rotate relative to the other.

[0068] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the V-groove 11 has a first inclined inner surface 11a and a second inclined inner surface 11b, and the flat shaft 21 has two surfaces 21a and 21b opposite each other in thickness. When installing the hinge, one surface 21a of the flat shaft 21 abuts against the first inclined inner surface 11a and is slidably inserted into the V-groove 11 in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner surface 11a.

[0069] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first hinge component 10' and the second hinge component 20' are both integral metal stampings.

[0070] Figure 9 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top cover 2 is in the open position; Figure 11 This diagram shows a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover 2 is in the closed position; Figure 12 An exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top cover 2 is in the open position; Figure 14 This diagram shows a connector housing assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the top cover 2 is in the closed position.

[0071] like Figures 6 to 14As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector housing assembly is also disclosed. The connector housing assembly includes the aforementioned hinge, housing 1, and top cover 2. A mounting opening 13 is formed on the top of the housing 1. The top cover 2 is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing 1 via the hinge. One of the first hinge member 10' and the second hinge member 20' is fixed to the housing 1, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the top cover 2, such that the top cover 2 can rotate relative to the housing 1 via the hinge between an open position with the mounting opening 13 open and a closed position with the mounting opening 13 closed.

[0072] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first plate portion 100 of the first hinge member 10' is fixed to the top cover 2 or integrally formed with the top cover 2, and the second plate portion 200 of the second hinge member 20' is fixed to the housing 1.

[0073] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first plate portion 100 of the first hinge member 10' is fixed to the housing 1, and the second plate portion 200 of the second hinge member 20' is fixed to the top cover 2 or integrally formed with the top cover 2.

[0074] like Figures 6 to 14 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, one of the first hinge component 10' and the second hinge component 20' is a one-piece metal stamping part, and the housing 1 is a one-piece injection molded part. The other of the first hinge component 10' and the second hinge component 20' is a one-piece molded metal part with the top cover 2.

[0075] like Figures 6 to 14 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly, a conductive bus 15, terminals 151, and a threaded connector (not shown). The conductive bus 15 extends into the housing 1 from its rear port. The terminals 151 are annular and are welded to the front end of the conductive bus 15. The threaded connector enters the housing 1 from its mounting port 13. The threaded connector passes through the conductive bus 15 and the terminals 151, for securing the terminals 151 to mating terminals (not shown) of a mating connector.

[0076] like Figures 6 to 14 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector product is also disclosed. The connector product includes: the aforementioned hinge, a first component (e.g., a housing), and a second component (e.g., a top cover). The second component is rotatably mounted to the first component via the hinge. One of the first hinge member 10' and the second hinge member 20' is fixed to or integrally formed with the first component, and the other is fixed to or integrally formed with the second component, such that one of the first component and the second component can rotate relative to the other via the hinge.

[0077] Figure 15 An exploded view of a hinge according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0078] like Figure 15 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first hinge member 10' further includes a first pin-shaped portion 101 connected to the other end of the first plate portion 100, and the second hinge member 20' further includes a second pin-shaped portion 201 connected to the other end of the second plate portion 200. One of the first pin-shaped portion 101 and the second pin-shaped portion 201 is used to be fixed to the first component, and the other is used to be fixed to the second component. For example, slots are formed on the first component and the second component, and the first pin-shaped portion 101 and the second pin-shaped portion 201 can be inserted into the slots.

[0079] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0080] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0081] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0082] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a mounting opening (13) formed on its top; and The top cover (2) is rotatably mounted on the top of the housing (1). A first hinge structure (10) is formed on the housing (1), and a second hinge structure (20) is formed on the top cover (2) that rotatably engages with the first hinge structure (10), so that the top cover (2) can rotate relative to the housing (1) between an open position with the mounting port (13) open and a closed position with the mounting port (13) closed. The first hinge structure (10) includes a V-shaped groove (11) and an arc-shaped cantilever (12), and the second hinge structure (20) includes a flat pivot (21) and a slot (22). The flat pivot (21) is rotatably engaged with the V-shaped groove (11), and the arc-shaped cantilever (12) passes through the slot (22) and has an arc-shaped guide (122) for guiding the rotation of the top cover (2).

2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The V-shaped groove (11) has a first inclined inner side (11a) and a second inclined inner side (11b), and the flat rotating shaft (21) has two surfaces (21a, 21b) opposite each other in thickness; When the top cover (2) is installed, one surface (21a) of the flat rotating shaft (21) is abutted against the first inclined inner side (11a) and slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side (11a).

3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the top cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the other surface (21b) of the flat rotating shaft (21) abuts against the second inclined inner side (11b) of the V-shaped groove (11); When the top cover (2) is rotated to the open position, the two surfaces (21a, 21b) of the flat rotating shaft (21) do not contact the first inclined inner side (11a) and the second inclined inner side (11b), and the arc-shaped side (21c) of the flat rotating shaft (21) contacts the arc-shaped bottom surface (11c) of the V-shaped groove (11).

4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hook (121) is formed at the end of the arc-shaped cantilever (12), which engages with the slot (22) when the top cover (2) is rotated to the open position to hold the top cover (2) in the open position and prevent the top cover (2) from detaching from the housing (1).

5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hook (121) has an inclined guide surface (12a), which is spaced apart from and parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11a) of the V-shaped groove (11). When the top cover (2) is installed, the two surfaces (21a, 21b) of the flat rotating shaft (21) are respectively attached to the first inclined inner side surface (11a) and the inclined guide surface (12a) and are slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11a).

6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: End cap (16) is fitted and locked onto the rear end of the housing (1). When the end cap (16) is assembled onto the housing (1), a portion of the end cap (16) is located in the inlet (11d) between the first inclined inner side (11a) and the inclined guide surface (12a) to block the flat shaft (21) to prevent the flat shaft (21) from disengaging from the inlet (11d).

7. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) has a cover plate (2a) and a peripheral wall (2b), the slot (22) is formed on the peripheral wall (2b) of the top cover (2), and the flat rotating shaft (21) is connected to the front side of the peripheral wall (2b) of the top cover (2).

8. The connector housing assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top cover (2) also has a cylindrical portion (23) formed on the inner side of the cover plate (2a), and the connector housing assembly further includes a sealing ring (25) disposed on the outer side of the cylindrical portion (23); When the top cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the cylindrical part (23) and the sealing ring (25) are inserted into the mounting port (13) of the housing (1) and the sealing ring (25) is radially pressed between the inner circumferential surface of the mounting port (13) and the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical part (23) to achieve a seal between the two.

9. The connector housing assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting ports (13) are formed on the top of the housing (1), and the top cover (2) has a plurality of cylindrical portions (23) corresponding to the plurality of mounting ports (13). The connector housing assembly includes a plurality of sealing rings (25) respectively disposed on the outer side of the plurality of cylindrical portions (23) for sealing the plurality of mounting ports (13).

10. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded hole (14) suitable for bolt connection is formed on the top of the housing (1), and a connection hole (24) allowing the bolt to pass through is formed on the top cover (2); When the top cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the top cover (2) is adapted to be fastened to the top of the housing (1) by bolts passing through the connecting hole (24) and connected to the threaded hole (14).

11. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) and the top cover (2) are both integral injection molded parts.

12. A connector, characterized in that, include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 1-11; A conductive bus (15) extends into the housing (1) from the rear port of the housing (1); Terminal (151) is ring-shaped and welded to the front end of the conductive bus (15); and A threaded connector enters the housing (1) through the mounting port (13). The threaded connector passes through the conductive bar (15) and the terminal (151) for securing the terminal (151) to the mating terminal of the mating connector.

13. A hinge, characterized in that, include: The first hinge component (10') includes: The first plate (100) has a V-shaped groove (11) formed therein; and An arc-shaped cantilever (12) is connected to one end of the first plate portion (100); and a second hinge member (20') includes: The second plate (200) has slots (22) formed therein; and A flat pivot (21) is connected to one end of the second plate portion (200), the flat pivot (21) is rotatably engaged with the V-groove (11), and the arc-shaped cantilever (12) passes through the slot (22) and has an arc-shaped guide portion (122) for guiding one of the first hinge member (10') and the second hinge member (20') to rotate relative to the other.

14. The hinge according to claim 13, characterized in that: The V-shaped groove (11) has a first inclined inner side (11a) and a second inclined inner side (11b), and the flat rotating shaft (21) has two surfaces (21a, 21b) opposite each other in thickness; When the hinge is installed, one surface (21a) of the flat pivot (21) rests against the first inclined inner side (11a) and is slidably inserted into the V-groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side (11a).

15. The hinge according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first hinge component (10') and the second hinge component (20') are both integral metal stamping parts.

16. A connector housing assembly, characterized in that, include: The hinge according to any one of claims 13 to 15; The housing (1) has a mounting opening (13) formed on its top; and The top cover (2) is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing (1) via the hinge. One of the first hinge component (10') and the second hinge component (20') is fixed to the housing (1), and the other is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2), such that the top cover (2) can rotate relative to the housing (1) via the hinge between an open position with the mounting port (13) open and a closed position with the mounting port (13) closed.

17. The connector housing assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The first plate portion (100) of the first hinge member (10') is fixed to the housing (1), and the second plate portion (200) of the second hinge member (20') is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2); or The first plate portion (100) of the first hinge member (10') is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2), and the second plate portion (200) of the second hinge member (20') is fixed to the housing (1).

18. The connector housing assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: One of the first hinge component (10') and the second hinge component (20') is a one-piece metal stamping part, and the housing (1) is a one-piece injection molded part.

19. The connector housing assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: The other of the first hinge component (10') and the second hinge component (20') is an integrally formed metal part with the top cover (2).

20. A connector, characterized in that, include: The connector housing assembly according to any one of claims 16 to 19; A conductive bus (15) extends into the housing (1) from the rear port of the housing (1); Terminal (151) is ring-shaped and welded to the front end of the conductive bus (15); and A threaded connector enters the housing (1) through the mounting port (13). The threaded connector passes through the conductive bar (15) and the terminal (151) for securing the terminal (151) to the mating terminal of the mating connector.

21. A connector product, characterized in that, include: The hinge according to any one of claims 13 to 15; First component; and The second component is rotatably mounted to the first component via the hinge. One of the first hinge component (10') and the second hinge component (20') is fixed to the first component or integrally formed with the first component, and the other is fixed to the second component or integrally formed with the second component, such that one of the first component and the second component can rotate relative to the other by means of the hinge.

22. The connector product according to claim 21, characterized in that: The first hinge member (10') further includes a first needle-like portion (101) connected to the other end of the first plate portion (100), and the second hinge member (20') further includes a second needle-like portion (201) connected to the other end of the second plate portion (200); One of the first needle-shaped portion (101) and the second needle-shaped portion (201) is used to fix to the first component, and the other is used to fix to the second component.

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