A network cable connector locking structure
By designing a locking structure for network cable connectors, and utilizing a combination of spring clips and limiting pins, the problem of network cable connectors becoming loose due to external impacts is solved, thus achieving stability and reliability of network connections.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NING BO RUI CHUAN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing network cable connectors are prone to loosening due to external impacts during daily use, affecting the stability of the network connection.
A network cable connector locking structure was designed, including a spring, a pressure plate, a locking mechanism, and a limiting pin. The limiting pin slides and locks under the spring to prevent loosening caused by accidental collision.
It effectively prevents network cable connectors from loosening due to external impacts, ensuring the stability and reliability of network connections.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of network cable connector locking structure, and in particular to a network cable connector locking structure. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, network communication has become an indispensable part of all sectors of modern society. Whether it is a home network, an enterprise office network or a large-scale network environment such as a data center, a stable and reliable network connection is the foundation for ensuring information transmission. As the physical medium of network connection, the network cable plays a vital role. The network cable connector is a key component that connects the network cable to network devices (such as computers, routers, switches, etc.), and the stability of its connection directly affects the quality of network communication.
[0003] Currently, the connection between network cable connectors and interfaces mainly relies on the physical contact between the metal plate inside the interface and the connector pins to achieve electrical connection. In daily use, network cable connectors may be subject to accidental external impacts. For example, in a crowded office environment, the network cable may be bumped by the legs of a table or chair. In a home environment, the activities of pets or children may accidentally bump into the network cable. Especially in some network environments shared by multiple people, where people move around the equipment frequently, the probability of the network cable connector being bumped is even higher, which may lead to the network cable connector becoming loose due to external impact. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a network cable connector locking structure.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a network cable connector locking structure, comprising a network cable connector body, a spring piece fixedly connected to the network cable connector body, a pressure plate provided on the network cable connector body, and a locking mechanism provided on the network cable connector body, the locking mechanism mainly consisting of a fixing block, the fixing block being fixedly connected to the network cable connector body, and a limiting pin being slidably inserted on the fixing block.
[0006] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: When the user inserts the network cable connector into the interface, the spring clip limits the network cable connector. The user can press the pressure plate to push the spring clip down, thereby removing the network cable connector. After connection, the user can slide the limiting pin to lock it under the spring clip, limiting the spring clip and preventing it from loosening due to accidental collisions. This avoids the network cable connector from becoming loose due to accidental external impacts during daily use.
[0007] Preferably, the limiting pin has a rectangular groove, and the rectangular groove is slidably connected to the limiting pin.
[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is that the rectangular groove limits the limiting pin, making the sliding process more stable.
[0009] Preferably, the inner walls on both sides of the fixing block are provided with slots, the two sides of the limiting pin are provided with sliding grooves, the locking block is slidably connected in the sliding groove, the limiting pin is provided with two circular grooves, the locking block is fixedly connected with a sliding rod, and the sliding rod is slidably inserted in the circular groove.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that by sliding the two slide rods, the two locking blocks can be engaged in the corresponding slots, which can limit the limiting pin and prevent the limiting pin from sliding outward.
[0011] Preferably, a first spring is sleeved on the slide rod, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular groove, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the slide rod.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: during the insertion of the limiting pin, the inner wall of the fixing block will push the inclined surfaces of the two locking blocks, causing the locking blocks to slide into the groove. At this time, the first spring will be gradually stretched. When the locking block contacts the groove, the locking block will be locked into the groove under the action of the spring rebound force of the first spring, making the operation more convenient.
[0013] Preferably, the limiting pin is provided with a limiting structure, which is mainly composed of a through groove. The through groove is opened on the limiting pin, and a rectangular block is provided in the through groove. A first magnetic block is fixedly connected to both sides of the rectangular block, a second magnetic block is fixedly connected to one end of the slide rod, and a pull ring is rotatably connected to the rectangular block.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: the two surfaces of the two second magnetic blocks that are in contact are opposite poles, and the two surfaces of the two pull rings that are far apart are also opposite poles. When the rectangular block is inserted into the through slot, so that the two surfaces of the rectangular blocks that are in contact with each other are opposite poles, the second magnetic blocks and the pull rings are attracted together under the action of magnetic force, which in turn drives the slide rod to slide, so that the locking block is away from the locking slot, making it convenient to remove the limiting pin and release the limiting of the spring piece. Conversely, when the rectangular block is flipped, the two surfaces of the second magnetic blocks that are in contact with the pull rings are like poles that repel each other.
[0015] Preferably, the rectangular block has a sliding groove, and a locking rod is slidably inserted into the sliding groove.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is that the sliding locking rod is inserted into the locking groove, which can limit the rectangular block.
[0017] Preferably, a sliding block is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the sliding block is fixedly connected to the locking rod.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that the sliding block can drive the locking rod to move.
[0019] Preferably, a second spring is sleeved on the locking rod, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove.
[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: after the locking rod is inserted into the locking groove, the second spring is in a stretched state, so the rebound force of the second spring acts on the sliding block, making the limiting more stable.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, by setting a locking mechanism, the user inserts the network cable connector body into the interface, and the spring piece limits the network cable connector body. The user can press the pressure plate to drive the spring piece down, thereby removing the network cable connector body. After the connection is completed, the sliding limit pin is locked under the spring piece to limit the spring piece and prevent the pressure plate from pressing down on the spring piece due to accidental collision, thus avoiding the situation where the network cable connector may be loosened due to accidental external force collision during daily use. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of a network cable connector locking structure;
[0023] Figure 2 This utility model presents a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a network cable connector locking structure from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 3 This utility model provides a partial schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of a network cable connector locking structure.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the limiting structure of a network cable connector locking structure proposed in this utility model.
[0026] Legend: 1. Network cable connector body; 2. Spring; 3. Pressure plate; 4. Locking mechanism; 41. Fixing block; 42. Limiting pin; 43. Sliding groove; 44. Locking block; 45. Locking groove; 46. Sliding rod; 47. First spring; 48. Rectangular groove; 49. Circular groove; 5. Limiting structure; 51. Through groove; 52. Rectangular block; 53. First magnetic block; 54. Second magnetic block; 55. Pull ring; 56. Sliding groove; 57. Sliding block; 58. Locking rod; 59. Locking groove; 510. Second spring. Detailed Implementation
[0027] Example 1, as Figure 1As shown, a network cable connector locking structure includes a network cable connector body 1, a spring piece 2 fixedly connected to the network cable connector body 1, and a pressure plate 3 provided on the network cable connector body 1.
[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The network cable connector body 1 is equipped with a locking mechanism 4, which mainly consists of a fixing block 41. The fixing block 41 is fixedly connected to the network cable connector body 1, and a limiting pin 42 is slidably inserted on the fixing block 41. When the user inserts the network cable connector body 1 into the interface, the spring piece 2 limits the network cable connector body 1. The user can press the pressure plate 3 to drive the spring piece 2 down, thereby removing the network cable connector body 1. After the connection is completed, the limiting pin 42 is slid to lock it under the spring piece 2, limiting the spring piece 2 and preventing the pressure plate 3 from pressing down on the spring piece 2 due to accidental collision, thus avoiding the network cable connector from being loosened due to accidental external impact during daily use. The limiting pin 42 has a rectangular groove 48, which is slidably connected to the limiting pin 42. The rectangular groove 48 limits the limiting pin 42, making the sliding process more stable. The inner walls on both sides of the fixing block 41 have... Each of the four locking pins has a slot 45 and a sliding groove 43 on each side of the limiting pin 42. A locking block 44 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 43. The limiting pin 42 has two circular grooves 49. A sliding rod 46 is fixedly connected to the locking block 44. The sliding rod 46 is slidably inserted in the circular groove 49. Sliding the two sliding rods 46 causes the two locking blocks 44 to engage in the corresponding slots 45, which can limit the limiting pin 42 and prevent it from sliding outward. A first spring 47 is sleeved on the sliding rod 46. One end of the first spring 47 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular groove 49, and the other end of the first spring 47 is fixedly connected to the slide rod 46. During the insertion of the limiting pin 42, the inner wall of the fixing block 41 will push the inclined surfaces of the two locking blocks 44, causing the locking blocks 44 to slide into the slide groove 43. At this time, the first spring 47 is gradually stretched. When the locking block 44 contacts the locking groove 45, the locking block 44 is locked into the locking groove 45 under the action of the rebound force of the first spring 47, making the operation more convenient.
[0029] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4A limiting structure 5 is provided on the limiting pin 42. The limiting structure 5 is mainly composed of a through groove 51, which is opened on the limiting pin 42. A rectangular block 52 is provided in the through groove 51. A first magnetic block 53 is fixedly connected to both sides of the rectangular block 52. A second magnetic block 54 is fixedly connected to one end of the slide rod 46. A pull ring 55 is rotatably connected to the rectangular block 52. The two surfaces of the two second magnetic blocks 54 that are in contact are opposite poles, and the two surfaces of the two pull rings 55 that are far apart are also opposite poles. When the rectangular block 52 is inserted into the through groove 51, so that the two surfaces of the rectangular block 52 that are in contact are opposite poles, the second magnetic block 54 and the pull ring 55 are attracted together under the action of magnetic force, which in turn drives the slide rod 46 to slide, so that the locking block 44 moves away from the locking slot 45, making it convenient to remove the limiting pin 42 and release the limiting of the spring piece 2. Conversely, flipping the rectangular block 52 will cause the second magnetic block 54 to move away from the locking slot 45. The two surfaces of the magnetic block 54 and the pull ring 55 that come into contact with each other are like poles that repel each other. A sliding groove 56 is provided on the rectangular block 52, and a locking rod 58 is slidably inserted into the sliding groove 56. A locking groove 59 is provided on the rectangular block 52. When the locking rod 58 is slidably inserted into the locking groove 59, the rectangular block 52 can be limited. A sliding block 57 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 56. The sliding block 57 is fixedly connected to the locking rod 58. Sliding the sliding block 57 can drive the locking rod 58 to move. A second spring 510 is sleeved on the locking rod 58. One end of the second spring 510 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 57, and the other end of the second spring 510 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 56. After the locking rod 58 is inserted into the locking groove 59, the second spring 510 is in a stretched state. Therefore, the rebound force of the second spring 510 acts on the sliding block 57, making the limiting more stable.
[0030] Working principle: The user inserts the network cable connector body 1 into the interface. The spring piece 2 limits the network cable connector body 1. The user can press the pressure plate 3 to push the spring piece 2 down, thereby removing the network cable connector body 1. After connection, the sliding limiting pin 42 is locked under the spring piece 2, limiting the spring piece 2 and preventing it from loosening due to accidental collisions. This avoids damage to the network cable connector caused by accidental external impacts during daily use. In the event of loosening due to external impact, the rectangular groove 48 limits the limiting pin 42, making the sliding process more stable. Sliding the two sliding rods 46 causes the two locking blocks 44 to engage in the corresponding locking slots 45, which limits the limiting pin 42 and prevents it from sliding outward. During the insertion of the limiting pin 42, the inner wall of the fixing block 41 pushes the inclined surfaces of the two locking blocks 44, causing the locking blocks 44 to slide into the sliding groove 43. At this time, the first spring 47 is gradually stretched. When the locking blocks 44 engage with the locking slots 45... Upon contact, the locking block 44 engages with the slot 45 under the rebound force of the first spring 47, making operation more convenient. The two contacting surfaces of the two second magnetic blocks 54 are opposite poles, and the two distancing surfaces of the two pull rings 55 are also opposite poles. When the rectangular block 52 is inserted into the through slot 51, making the two contacting surfaces of the rectangular block 52 opposite poles, the second magnetic blocks 54 and pull rings 55 are attracted together under magnetic force, thereby driving the slide rod 46 to slide, causing the locking block 44 to move away from the slot 45, facilitating the movement of the limiter. Remove the locking pin 42 to release the restriction on the spring piece 2. Conversely, flip the rectangular block 52 so that the two surfaces of the second magnetic block 54 and the pull ring 55 that are in contact are like poles that repel each other. At this time, slide the locking rod 58 to lock it into the locking groove 59, which can limit the rectangular block 52. Slide the sliding block 57 to drive the locking rod 58 to move. After the locking rod 58 is inserted into the locking groove 59, the second spring 510 is in a stretched state. Therefore, the rebound force of the second spring 510 acts on the sliding block 57, making the restriction more stable.
[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, still fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.
Claims
1. A network cable connector locking structure, comprising a network cable connector body (1), characterized in that: A spring piece (2) is fixedly connected to the network cable connector body (1), a pressure plate (3) is provided on the network cable connector body (1), and a locking mechanism (4) is provided on the network cable connector body (1). The locking mechanism (4) is mainly composed of a fixing block (41), which is fixedly connected to the network cable connector body (1). A limiting pin (42) is slidably inserted on the fixing block (41).
2. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting pin (42) has a rectangular groove (48) and the rectangular groove (48) is slidably connected to the limiting pin (42).
3. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner walls of the two sides of the fixing block (41) are respectively provided with slots (45), and the two sides of the limiting pin (42) are respectively provided with sliding grooves (43). The sliding groove (43) is slidably connected with a locking block (44). The limiting pin (42) has two circular grooves (49). The locking block (44) is fixedly connected with a sliding rod (46), and the sliding rod (46) is slidably inserted into the circular groove (49).
4. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first spring (47) is fitted on the slide rod (46). One end of the first spring (47) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular groove (49), and the other end of the first spring (47) is fixedly connected to the slide rod (46).
5. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting pin (42) is provided with a limiting structure (5), which is mainly composed of a through groove (51). The through groove (51) is opened on the limiting pin (42). A rectangular block (52) is provided in the through groove (51). A first magnetic block (53) is fixedly connected to both sides of the rectangular block (52). A second magnetic block (54) is fixedly connected to one end of the slide rod (46). A pull ring (55) is rotatably connected to the rectangular block (52).
6. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rectangular block (52) has a sliding groove (56), a locking rod (58) is slidably inserted in the sliding groove (56), and a locking groove (59) is provided on the rectangular block (52).
7. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sliding block (57) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (56), and the sliding block (57) is fixedly connected to the locking rod (58).
8. The network cable connector locking structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second spring (510) is sleeved on the locking rod (58). One end of the second spring (510) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (57), and the other end of the second spring (510) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (56).