A socket housing assembly, a socket and a connector

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a socket housing assembly, a socket, and a connector. The socket housing assembly includes a socket housing, a sealing ring, and an end cap. One end of the socket housing is provided with a mating slot, which has an opening along the insertion direction of the socket housing. A mating portion protruding towards the opening is connected to the bottom wall of the mating slot. The mating portion is located inside the mating slot, and an insertion gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the mating portion and the side wall of the mating slot. The insertion gap is used for the insertion of a plug housing. The sealing ring is fitted onto the mating portion, and the end cap is fitted onto the end of the mating portion away from the bottom wall of the mating slot. The end cap and the mating portion are detachably connected to press the sealing ring tightly against the side of the end cap near the bottom wall of the mating slot along the insertion direction of the socket housing, between the bottom wall of the end cap and the bottom wall of the mating slot. This prevents the sealing ring from falling off when the socket housing and the plug are inserted and removed, improving the stability of the sealing ring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a socket housing assembly, a socket, and a connector. Background Technology

[0002] An existing connector includes a socket and a plug. The socket includes a socket housing and socket terminals. The socket housing has a mating portion on the side facing the plug, with an insertion gap between the mating portion and the socket housing. One end of the socket terminal protrudes from the mating portion and has a socket hole at the exposed end. The other end of the socket terminal protrudes from the socket housing for connection with electrical equipment. A sealing ring is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the mating portion. The plug includes a plug housing and plug terminals. The plug housing has a socket hole on the side facing the plug. One end of the plug terminal extends into the socket hole, and the other end of the plug terminal protrudes from the plug housing for connection with electrical equipment. When the plug and socket are plugged in, the plug housing is inserted into the insertion gap, allowing the mating portion to be inserted into the socket hole of the socket housing. The plug terminals are inserted into the socket hole to achieve a conductive connection between the socket and the plug. The outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring contacts the plug housing to achieve a seal between the mating portion and the plug housing.

[0003] However, with existing connectors, the sealing ring is prone to coming off when the plug is inserted into or removed from the socket. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model provides a socket housing assembly, a socket, and a connector, aiming to solve the problem that the sealing ring of existing connectors is prone to falling off when the plug is inserted into or removed from the socket.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a socket housing assembly, including a socket housing, a sealing ring, and an end cap. One end of the socket housing is provided with a matching slot, which has an opening along the insertion direction of the socket housing. A plug-in portion protruding towards the opening is connected to the bottom wall of the matching slot. The plug-in portion is located inside the matching slot, and an insertion gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the plug-in portion and the side wall of the matching slot. The insertion gap is used for inserting a plug housing. The sealing ring is sleeved on the plug-in portion, and the end cap is sleeved on the end of the plug-in portion away from the bottom wall of the matching slot.

[0006] The end cap is detachably connected to the plug-in portion to press the sealing ring along the plugging direction of the socket housing between one side of the end cap near the bottom wall of the slot and the bottom wall of the slot.

[0007] Optionally, the end cap includes a covering portion and a stopping portion, the covering portion and the stopping portion being perpendicular to each other, the covering portion being sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion, and the stopping portion having one side facing the insertion portion in contact with one end face of the insertion portion away from the bottom wall of the slot.

[0008] Optionally, the sealing ring is provided with a first locking structure, and the end cap is provided with a second locking structure. The first locking structure and the second locking structure cooperate to lock the sealing ring between the end cap and the slot.

[0009] Optionally, the first locking structure includes a first snap-fit ​​plate, which is disposed on the side of the sealing ring facing away from the bottom wall of the slot, and the first snap-fit ​​plate is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole;

[0010] The second locking structure includes a first snap-fit ​​block protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the covering portion, the first snap-fit ​​block engaging with the first snap-fit ​​hole.

[0011] Optionally, the side of the first snap-fit ​​block facing the sealing ring is an inclined surface, and the distance between the upper end of the inclined surface and the insertion part is less than the distance between the lower end of the inclined surface and the insertion part.

[0012] Optionally, the end cap has a clearance hole on its stop portion, and the first snap-fit ​​plate is inserted into the clearance hole.

[0013] Optionally, a second snap-fit ​​hole is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the plug-in portion;

[0014] A second snap-fit ​​block is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the covering part, and the second snap-fit ​​block engages with the second snap-fit ​​hole.

[0015] Optionally, the covering part is provided with a notch, and an elastic arm is provided in the notch. One end of the elastic arm is connected to the stop part, and the second snap-fit ​​block is provided at the other end of the elastic arm.

[0016] According to the socket housing assembly provided in this utility model embodiment, the sealing ring is sleeved on the plug-in part. The sealing ring is located between the end cover and the bottom wall of the slot of the socket. The end cover and the plug-in part are detachably connected, which can clamp the sealing ring between the end cover and the bottom wall of the slot of the socket, thereby limiting the sealing ring along the plugging direction of the socket housing, preventing the sealing ring from falling off when the socket housing and the plug are plugged in and out, and improving the stability of the sealing ring.

[0017] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides a socket, including a socket terminal and the above-mentioned socket housing assembly, wherein the socket terminal is installed in the socket housing, and one end of the socket terminal is exposed in the plug portion.

[0018] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides a connector, including a plug and the above-mentioned socket. The plug includes a plug housing and a plug terminal. The plug housing has a mating hole on the side facing the socket. One end of the plug terminal extends into the mating hole. The plug housing is mated with the plug-in gap, and the plug terminal is mated with the socket terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a socket housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the socket housing;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle end cap;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Another perspective;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle sealing ring.

[0025] Reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Socket housing; 2. Slot; 3. Insertion part; 4. End cap; 5. Sealing ring; 6. Second snap-fit ​​hole; 7. Covering part; 8. Notch; 9. Elastic arm; 10. Second snap-fit ​​block; 11. Stop part; 12. Clearance hole; 13. Second locking structure; 14. First snap-fit ​​block; 15. Inclined surface; 16. First locking structure; 17. First snap-fit ​​plate; 18. First snap-fit ​​hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0027] 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a socket housing assembly, including a socket housing 1, a sealing ring 5, and an end cap 4. One end of the socket housing 1 is provided with a slot 2. The slot 2 has an opening along the insertion direction of the socket housing 1. A plug-in part 3 protruding towards the opening is connected to the bottom wall of the slot of the slot 2. The plug-in part 3 is located inside the slot 2. An insertion gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the plug-in part 3 and the side wall of the slot of the slot 2. The insertion gap is used for the plug housing of the plug to be inserted. The sealing ring 5 is sleeved on the plug-in part 3. The end cap 4 is sleeved on the end of the plug-in part 3 away from the bottom wall of the slot of the slot 2.

[0029] The end cap 4 is detachably connected to the insertion part 3 so that the sealing ring 5 is pressed between the side of the end cap 4 near the bottom wall of the slot 2 and the bottom wall of the slot 2 along the insertion direction of the socket housing 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the sealing ring 5 is sleeved on the plug-in part 3. The sealing ring 5 is located between the end cover 4 and the bottom wall of the slot 2. The end cover 4 and the plug-in part 3 are detachably connected and can be clamped between the end cover 4 and the bottom wall of the slot 2, thereby limiting the sealing ring 5 along the plugging direction of the socket housing 1, preventing the sealing ring 5 from falling off when the socket housing 1 and the plug are plugged in and out, and improving the stability of the sealing ring 5.

[0031] In one embodiment, the end cap 4 includes a covering portion 7 and a stop portion 11, which are perpendicular to each other. The covering portion 7 is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 3, and the stop portion 11 contacts one side of the insertion portion 3 away from the bottom wall of the slot 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the covering portion 7 and the blocking portion 11 are perpendicular to each other.

[0033] In this embodiment, the end cap 4 is divided into a stop portion 11 and a covering portion 7, which can be better fitted onto the plug portion 3, increasing the contact area between the end cap 4 and the plug portion 3, and improving the protection between the end cap 4 and the plug portion 3. The stop portion 11 can also limit the covering portion 7 in the plugging direction of the socket housing 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, the sealing ring 5 is provided with a first locking structure 16, and the end cap 4 is provided with a second locking structure 13. The first locking structure 16 and the second locking structure 13 cooperate to lock the sealing ring 5 between the end cap 4 and the slot 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first locking structure 16 and the second locking structure 13 lock together, which can limit the sealing ring 5 between the end cover 4 and the bottom wall of the slot 2. This improves the stability of the end cover 4 and prevents the end cover 4 from falling off the insertion part 3.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first locking structure 16 includes a first snap-fit ​​plate 17, which is disposed on the side of the sealing ring 5 facing away from the bottom wall of the slot 2, and the first snap-fit ​​plate 17 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole 18.

[0037] The second locking structure 13 includes a first locking block 14 protruding on the inner circumferential surface of the covering part 7, and the first locking block 14 engages with the first locking hole 18.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​plate 17 is disposed on the end face of the sealing ring 5 near the end cap 4.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​block 14 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion 7, and the first snap-fit ​​block 14 protrudes toward the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 3.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first locking structure 16 and the second locking structure 13 are engaged by the first snap-fit ​​block 14 and the first snap-fit ​​hole 18, which is simple in structure and easy to design.

[0041] In one embodiment, the side of the first snap-fit ​​block 14 facing the sealing ring 5 is an inclined surface 15, and the distance between the upper end of the inclined surface 15 and the insertion part 3 is less than the distance between the lower end of the inclined surface 15 and the insertion part 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, one side of the first snap-fit ​​block 14 facing the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 3 is an inclined surface 15.

[0043] In this embodiment, the inclined surface 15 is provided so that when the end cap 4 is sleeved on the insertion part 3, the inclined surface 15 can guide the first snap plate 17, making it easier for the first snap block 14 to snap into the first snap hole 18.

[0044] In one embodiment, the stop portion 11 of the end cap 4 is provided with a clearance hole 12, and the first snap-fit ​​plate 17 is inserted into the clearance hole 12.

[0045] In this embodiment, a clearance hole 12 is provided at the position where the stop part 11 contacts the cover, and the clearance hole extends through the stop part 11 along the length direction of the insertion part 3.

[0046] In this embodiment, the end of the first snap-fit ​​plate 17 away from the sealing ring 5 can be inserted into the clearance hole 12.

[0047] In this embodiment, the clearance hole 12 is positioned at the end of the first snap-fit ​​plate 17 furthest from the sealing ring 5 to provide installation space. This facilitates the snap-fit ​​of the first snap-fit ​​block 14 with the first snap-fit ​​hole 18.

[0048] In one embodiment, a second snap-fit ​​hole 6 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 3.

[0049] A second snap-fit ​​block 10 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the covering part 7, and the second snap-fit ​​block 10 is engaged with the second snap-fit ​​hole 6.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​hole 6 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the plug-in part 3, which means that the plug-in part 3 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​hole 6 that penetrates the plug-in part 3 along its own thickness direction.

[0051] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​block 10 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the covering part 7, which means that the second snap-fit ​​block 10 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the covering part 7, and the second snap-fit ​​block 10 protrudes towards the inner peripheral surface of the insertion part 3.

[0052] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​block 10 engages with the second snap-fit ​​hole 6 to achieve a detachable connection between the end cap 4 and the plug-in part 3. The structure is simple and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0053] In one embodiment, the covering part 7 is provided with a notch 8, and an elastic arm 9 is provided in the notch 8. One end of the elastic arm 9 is connected to the stop part 11, and the second locking block 10 is provided at the other end of the elastic arm 9.

[0054] In this embodiment, the opening of the notch 8 faces the sealing ring 5.

[0055] In this embodiment, the elastic arm 9 is disposed on the side wall of the notch groove 8 facing the sealing ring 5.

[0056] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​block 10 is disposed at one end of the elastic arm 9 near the sealing ring 5, which facilitates manufacturing.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] According to the socket housing assembly provided in this embodiment of the present utility model, the sealing ring 5 is sleeved on the plug-in part 3. The sealing ring 5 is located between the end cover 4 and the bottom wall of the slot 2. The end cover 4 and the plug-in part 3 are detachably connected and can be clamped between the end cover 4 and the bottom wall of the slot 2, thereby limiting the sealing ring 5 along the plugging direction of the socket housing 1, preventing the sealing ring 5 from falling off when the socket housing 1 and the plug are plugged in and out, and improving the stability of the sealing ring 5.

[0059] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention also provides a socket, including a socket terminal and the above-mentioned socket housing assembly, wherein the socket terminal is installed in the socket housing 1, and one end of the socket terminal is exposed in the plug portion 3.

[0060] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention also provides a connector, including a plug and the aforementioned socket. The plug includes a plug housing and a plug terminal. The plug housing has a mating hole on the side facing the socket. One end of the plug terminal extends into the mating hole. The plug housing is mated with the plug fitting, and the plug terminal is mated with the socket terminal.

[0061] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A socket housing assembly, characterized in that, The socket includes a socket housing (1), a sealing ring (5), and an end cap (4). One end of the socket housing (1) is provided with a slot (2). The slot (2) has an opening along the insertion direction of the socket housing (1). A plug part (3) protruding towards the opening is connected to the bottom wall of the slot (2). The plug part (3) is located inside the slot (2). An insertion gap is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the plug part (3) and the side wall of the slot (2). The insertion gap is used for the plug housing of the plug to be inserted. The sealing ring (5) is sleeved on the plug part (3). The end cap (4) is sleeved on the end of the plug part (3) away from the bottom wall of the slot (2). The end cap (4) is detachably connected to the plug (3) so that the sealing ring (5) is pressed between the bottom wall of the end cap (4) near the bottom wall of the slot (2) and the bottom wall of the slot (2) along the plugging direction of the socket housing (1).

2. The socket housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cap (4) includes a covering part (7) and a stop part (11). The covering part (7) and the stop part (11) are perpendicular to each other. The covering part (7) is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part (3). The side of the stop part (11) facing the insertion part (3) contacts the end face of the insertion part (3) away from the bottom wall of the slot (2).

3. The socket housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing ring (5) is provided with a first locking structure (16), and the end cap (4) is provided with a second locking structure (13). The first locking structure (16) and the second locking structure (13) cooperate to lock the sealing ring (5) between the end cap (4) and the slot (2).

4. The socket housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first locking structure (16) includes a first snap-fit ​​plate (17), which is disposed on one side of the sealing ring (5) facing away from the bottom wall of the slot (2), and the first snap-fit ​​plate (17) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole (18). The second locking structure (13) includes a first snap-fit ​​block (14) protruding on the inner circumferential surface of the covering part (7), and the first snap-fit ​​block (14) engages with the first snap-fit ​​hole (18).

5. The socket housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side of the first snap-fit ​​block (14) facing the sealing ring (5) is an inclined surface (15), and the distance between the upper end of the inclined surface (15) and the plug-in part (3) is less than the distance between the lower end of the inclined surface (15) and the plug-in part (3).

6. The socket housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end cap (4) has a stop portion (11) with a clearance hole (12), and the first snap-fit ​​plate (17) is inserted into the clearance hole (12).

7. The socket housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the plug-in part (3) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​hole (6); The inner circumferential surface of the covering part (7) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​block (10), and the second snap-fit ​​block (10) engages with the second snap-fit ​​hole (6).

8. The socket housing assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The covering part (7) is provided with a notch (8), and an elastic arm (9) is provided in the notch (8). One end of the elastic arm (9) is connected to the stop part (11), and the second snap block (10) is provided at the other end of the elastic arm (9).

9. A socket, characterized in that, Includes a socket terminal and a socket housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the socket terminal is installed in the socket housing (1) and one end of the socket terminal is exposed in the plug portion (3).

10. A connector, characterized in that, The device includes a plug and the socket as described in claim 9. The plug includes a plug housing and a plug terminal. The plug housing has a mating hole on the side facing the socket. One end of the plug terminal extends into the mating hole. The plug housing is mated with the plug-in gap and the plug terminal is mated with the socket terminal.

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