Waterproof connector

Abstract

This application relates to a waterproof connector, which includes a cap, claws, and a connecting body. The cap includes a first connecting segment and a receiving segment connected to the first connecting segment, the receiving segment being hollow. The claws are provided with a first engaging member and are disposed within the receiving segment. The connecting body includes a second connecting segment, the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment being fastened together. The second connecting segment includes a second engaging member facing the claws, the first engaging member engaging with the second engaging member to engage and fix the connecting body and the claws. Embodiments of this application provide a waterproof connector that solves the problem of internal wires rotating along with the connector during the cap's rotation and tightening process, effectively preventing wire detachment or short circuits. The cap only needs to be rotated onto the connecting body once, eliminating the need for repeated rotation for adjustment, thus helping to prevent water leakage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a waterproof connector. Background Technology

[0002] A connector, also called a plug, connector body, connector, socket, etc., is a component that connects two active devices. Its main function is to bridge gaps in a circuit or between isolated circuits, allowing current to flow and enabling the circuit to perform its intended function. Waterproof connectors are those that can be used in wet environments, providing a safe and reliable connection.

[0003] While waterproof connectors currently on the market can prevent water from entering the room during installation, the internal wires can rotate simultaneously with the connector cap and connector body as they rotate and tighten. This can easily lead to wires coming loose or short circuits. Furthermore, repeated tightening can also cause water leakage. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of this application provide a waterproof connector that solves the problem of internal wires rotating along with the connector cap during the tightening process. This effectively avoids problems such as wires falling off or short circuits. The cap can be rotated onto the connector body in one go, eliminating the need for repeated rotations for adjustment, thus helping to prevent water leakage.

[0005] A waterproof connector includes:

[0006] A cap, the cap comprising a first connecting segment and a receiving segment connected to the first connecting segment, the receiving segment being hollow inside;

[0007] The claw is provided with a first engaging element and is located within the receiving section;

[0008] The connector includes a second connecting segment, the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment are fastened together, the second connecting segment includes a second snap-fit ​​member disposed toward the claw, the first snap-fit ​​member snaps into the second snap-fit ​​member to engage and fix the connector and the claw.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​element is a slot, and the second snap-fit ​​element is a protrusion that mates with the slot. The protrusion and the slot engage to engage the connector body with the claw.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​element is a protrusion, and the second snap-fit ​​element is a slot that mates with the protrusion, with the protrusion correspondingly snapping into the slot.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first connecting segment and the receiving segment are integrally formed.

[0012] In one embodiment, the claw further includes a cylindrical body, the cylindrical body being hollow inside, and the first snap-fit ​​member being disposed at one end of the cylindrical body; the waterproof connector further includes a waterproof plug, the waterproof plug being inserted into the other end of the cylindrical body, and the waterproof plug being tightly fitted against the inner wall of the cylindrical body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the waterproof plug has a through hole extending through it, and the through hole is directed from the waterproof plug to the first snap-fit ​​member.

[0014] In one embodiment, the waterproof plug is made of silicone or rubber.

[0015] In one embodiment, the waterproof connector further includes a waterproof ring fitted onto the connection between the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment.

[0016] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the first connecting segment is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the second connecting segment is provided with an external thread, wherein the internal thread and the external thread are engaged.

[0017] In one embodiment, the end of the connector opposite to the cap is provided with a wire, the cross-sectional shape of which is circular or oval.

[0018] In the waterproof connector provided in this application, a locking claw is provided inside the cap and securely connected to the connector body. This means the claw is fixed relative to the connector body and cannot rotate. In actual use, the wire is directly threaded through the connector body and the claw, and then the first connecting section of the cap is securely connected to the second connecting section of the connector, thus installing the cap onto the connector body. During this process, because the claw cannot rotate relative to the connector body, and the wire is directly threaded through the connector body and the claw, the cap installation process does not cause the internal wire to rotate, effectively preventing wire detachment or short circuits. Using the waterproof connector of this application, the cap only needs to be rotated onto the connector body once, eliminating the need for repeated rotation for adjustment, thus helping to prevent water leakage.

[0019] In the waterproof connector provided in this application, the claw and the connector are engaged through the cooperation of the slot and the protrusion. This connection method not only ensures that the claw is fixed relative to the connector and cannot rotate, but also facilitates easy disassembly and replacement when the claw or the connector is damaged.

[0020] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0021] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a waterproof connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of a waterproof connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure of a waterproof connector provided in one embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the claw of a waterproof connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cap of a waterproof connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure Labels

[0028] 100. Waterproof connector; 1. Cap; 11. First connecting section; 111. Internal thread; 12. Receiving section; 2. Claw; 21. Cylinder; 22. First snap-fit ​​element; 3. Connector; 31. Second connecting section; 311. Second snap-fit ​​element; 312. External thread; 4. Waterproof plug; 41. Through hole; 5. Waterproof ring; 6. Wire; 2111. Slot; 3111. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following discloses various implementations or embodiments of the described subject matter. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of elements and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. For example, a first feature subsequently described in the specification being formed above or on a second feature can include implementations where the first and second features are formed in a direct connection, or implementations where an additional feature is formed between the first and second features, thus the first and second features may not be directly connected. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples in these disclosures. This repetition is for brevity and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or structures to be discussed. Further, when a first element is described in connection with or combined with a second element, the description includes implementations where the first and second elements are directly connected or combined with each other, as well as implementations where one or more other intervening elements are added to indirectly connect or combine the first and second elements with each other.

[0030] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This application provides a waterproof connector 100, which includes a cap 1, a claw 2, and a connector 3. The cap 1 includes a first connecting segment 11 and a receiving segment 12 connected to the first connecting segment 11, the receiving segment 12 being hollow inside. The claw 2 is provided with a first engaging member 22, and the claw 2 is disposed within the receiving segment 12. The connector 3 includes a second connecting segment 31, the first connecting segment 11 and the second connecting segment 31 being fastened together. The second connecting segment 31 includes a second engaging member 311 disposed towards the claw 2, and the first engaging member 22 engaging with the second engaging member 311 to engage and fix the connector 3 and the claw 2.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the end of the connector 3 facing away from the cap 1 is provided with a wire 6, and the cross-sectional shape of the wire 6 is circular or oval.

[0033] In the waterproof connector 100 provided in this application, a claw 2 is provided inside the cap 1 and is securely connected to the connector 3. That is, the claw 2 is fixed relative to the connector 3 and cannot rotate. In actual use, the wire 6 is directly passed through the connector 3 and the claw 2, and then the first connecting section 11 of the cap 1 is securely connected to the second connecting section 31 of the connector, thereby installing the cap 1 onto the connector 3. During the above-mentioned use, since the claw 2 cannot rotate relative to the connector 3, and the wire 6 is directly passed through the connector 3 and the claw 2, the installation of the cap 1 onto the connector 3 will not cause the internal wire 6 to rotate, effectively preventing the wire 6 from falling off or short-circuiting. Using the waterproof connector 100 of this application, the cap 1 only needs to be rotated onto the connector 3 once, eliminating the need for repeated rotation for adjustment, thus helping to prevent water leakage.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the first latching member 22 is a latching groove 2111, and the second latching member 311 is a protrusion 3111 that mates with the latching groove 2111. The protrusion 3111 and the latching groove 2111 engage to engage the connecting body 3 with the latch claw 2. There are three latching grooves 2111 arranged in a circular pattern, and the distance between any two adjacent latching grooves 2111 is equal. There are also three protrusions 3111, with one end of each protrusion connected to the same point, and the distance between the other ends of any two adjacent protrusions 3111 is equal.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​member 22 is a protrusion 3111, and the second snap-fit ​​member 311 is a slot 2111 that mates with the protrusion 3111, with the protrusion 3111 correspondingly snapping into the slot 2111.

[0036] In the waterproof connector 100 provided in this application, the claw 2 and the connector 3 are engaged and connected by the cooperation of the slot 2111 and the protrusion 3111. This connection method not only ensures that the claw 2 is fixed relative to the connector 3 and cannot be rotated, but also facilitates easy disassembly and replacement when the claw 2 or the connector 3 is damaged.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the first connecting segment 11 and the receiving segment 12 are integrally formed, which helps to improve the waterproof effect of the cap 1.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 5In one embodiment, the claw 2 further includes a cylindrical body 21, which is hollow inside. The first snap-fit ​​member 22 is disposed at one end of the cylindrical body 21. The waterproof connector 100 also includes a waterproof plug 4, which is inserted into the other end of the cylindrical body 21 and fits tightly against the inner wall of the cylindrical body 21. The tight fit of the waterproof plug 4 against the inner wall of the cylindrical body 21 helps prevent water from seeping in from the contact point between the waterproof plug 4 and the cylindrical body 21, thus improving the waterproof effect of the waterproof connector 100. Specifically, the waterproof plug 4 has a through hole 41 extending through it. The through hole 41 is oriented from the waterproof plug 4 to the first snap-fit ​​member 22, and active devices such as wires 6 can be threaded through the through hole 41.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the waterproof connector 100 further includes a waterproof ring 5, which is fitted onto the connection between the first connecting segment 11 and the second connecting segment 31. The waterproof ring 5 prevents water from seeping in from the connection between the first connecting segment 11 and the second connecting segment 31, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the waterproof connector 100.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the waterproof plug 4 and the waterproof ring 5 are made of silicone or rubber.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment, the inner wall of the first connecting segment 11 is provided with an internal thread 111, and the outer wall of the second connecting segment 31 is provided with an external thread 312, wherein the internal thread 111 and the external thread 312 are screwed together. In other embodiments, the connection method of the first connecting segment 11 and the second connecting segment 31 can also be riveting, snap-fitting, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0042] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:

[0043] In the waterproof connector 100 provided in this application, a claw 2 is provided inside the cap 1 and is securely connected to the connector 3. That is, the claw 2 is fixed relative to the connector 3 and cannot rotate. In actual use, the wire 6 is directly passed through the connector 3 and the claw 2, and then the first connecting section 11 of the cap 1 is securely connected to the second connecting section 31 of the connector, thereby installing the cap 1 onto the connector 3. During the above-mentioned use, since the claw 2 cannot rotate relative to the connector 3, and the wire 6 is directly passed through the connector 3 and the claw 2, the installation of the cap 1 onto the connector 3 will not cause the internal wire 6 to rotate, effectively preventing the wire 6 from falling off or short-circuiting. Using the waterproof connector 100 of this application, the cap 1 only needs to be rotated onto the connector 3 once, eliminating the need for repeated rotation for adjustment, thus helping to prevent water leakage.

[0044] In the waterproof connector 100 provided in this application, the claw 2 and the connector 3 are engaged and connected by the cooperation of the slot 2111 and the protrusion 3111. This connection method not only ensures that the claw 2 is fixed relative to the connector 3 and cannot be rotated, but also facilitates easy disassembly and replacement when the claw 2 or the connector 3 is damaged.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A waterproof connector, characterized in that, include: A cap, the cap comprising a first connecting segment and a receiving segment connected to the first connecting segment, the receiving segment being hollow inside; The claw is provided with a first engaging element and is located within the receiving section; The connector includes a second connecting segment, the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment are fastened together, the second connecting segment includes a second snap-fit ​​member disposed toward the claw, the first snap-fit ​​member snaps into the second snap-fit ​​member to engage and fix the connector and the claw.

2. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​component is a slot, and the second snap-fit ​​component is a protrusion that mates with the slot. The protrusion and the slot engage to engage the connecting body with the claw.

3. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​component is a protrusion, and the second snap-fit ​​component is a slot that mates with the protrusion, with the protrusion correspondingly snapping into the slot.

4. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting section and the receiving section are integrally formed structures.

5. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The claw also includes a cylinder, which is hollow inside, and the first snap-fit ​​member is located at one end of the cylinder; the waterproof connector also includes a waterproof plug, which is inserted into the other end of the cylinder and fits tightly against the inner wall of the cylinder.

6. The waterproof connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The waterproof plug has a through hole that passes through it, and the through hole is directed from the waterproof plug to the first snap-fit ​​component.

7. The waterproof connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The waterproof plug is made of silicone or rubber.

8. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a waterproof ring, which is fitted onto the connection between the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment.

9. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first connecting section is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the second connecting section is provided with an external thread, wherein the internal thread and the external thread are engaged.

10. The waterproof connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector has a wire at one end away from the cap, and the wire has a circular or oval cross-sectional shape.

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