Connector housing assembly and connector
By designing a flange and a sealing ring mounting groove in the connector housing assembly, and utilizing the threaded connection between the connector and the equipment housing and the sealing ring compression seal, the problems of unstable connection and poor sealing are solved, achieving reliable connection and good sealing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TYCO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (SIP) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The connection between the existing connector housing assembly and the equipment housing is unstable and the sealing effect is poor.
Design a connector housing assembly including a flange and a sealing ring mounting groove. The flange has a connection hole and a protrusion. The sealing ring is installed in the sealing ring groove and is threadedly connected to the equipment housing through a connector. The sealing ring is squeezed between the flange and the equipment housing to achieve a seal, and the protrusion and through hole prevent the sealing ring from falling out.
It achieves a reliable connection and good seal between the connector housing assembly and the equipment housing, prevents the sealing ring from coming off, and improves the stability of the connection and the sealing effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical connections, and more particularly to a connector housing assembly. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technology, the connector housing assembly and the device housing are provided with a matching locking structure to achieve the connection between the connector housing assembly and the device housing. However, this connection is unstable and the sealing effect is poor. 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, including a flange portion for fixing to a device housing and having a sealing ring mounting groove on one end face facing the device housing; and a sealing ring disposed in the sealing ring mounting groove. A connection hole is formed on the flange portion of the housing, allowing a connector to pass through, such that the housing can be fastened to the device housing by the connector, the connection hole being located outside the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove. The flange portion has a plurality of protrusions extending inwardly from the outer side wall of the sealing ring mounting groove, the protrusions being spaced apart from the bottom wall of the sealing ring mounting groove. When the housing is fastened to the device housing, the sealing ring is pressed between the flange portion and the device housing to achieve a seal between them, and a portion of the sealing ring is pressed into the space between the protrusions and the bottom wall of the sealing ring mounting groove to prevent the sealing ring from dislodging from the sealing ring mounting groove.
[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector housing assembly further includes a connector that passes through a connection hole on the flange and is threadedly connected to the device housing.
[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of through holes are formed on the bottom wall of the sealing ring mounting groove, the plurality of through holes being circumferentially spaced and close to the outer side wall of the sealing ring mounting groove. When the sealing ring is pressed between the flange and the equipment housing, a portion of the sealing ring is pressed into the through holes to prevent the sealing ring from falling out of the sealing ring mounting groove.
[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of protrusions are spaced apart in the circumferential direction.
[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of through holes correspond to and are respectively aligned with the plurality of protruding portions.
[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is a one-piece injection molded part.
[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes: the aforementioned connector housing assembly; and an electrical connection module, inserted into the housing for mating with a mating connector.
[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection module includes: an insulator inserted into an insertion cavity of the housing; and terminals disposed in the insulator. When the connector is installed on the device housing, the front portion of the electrical connection module extends into the device housing to mate with a mating connector in the device housing.
[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring mounting groove is disposed around the insertion cavity, such that the insertion cavity is located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove.
[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector further includes a cable connected to the terminal and extending from the rear end of the housing.
[0014] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the flange portion of the connector housing assembly is connected to the equipment housing via a connector, ensuring a reliable connection. Furthermore, since a sealing ring is disposed on the flange portion, when the flange portion is connected to the equipment housing, the sealing ring is compressed, thereby forming a reliable seal and preventing the flange portion from becoming detached from the equipment housing.
[0015] 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
[0016] The features and advantages of this application can be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same parts, wherein:
[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0018] Figure 2 Another perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0019] Figure 3An exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0020] Figure 4 This diagram shows a perspective view of the housing of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 This diagram shows a front view of the housing of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 6 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connector, device housing, and mating connector connection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the sectioning location is... Figure 5 The AA face shown. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] 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.
[0025] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes a housing, a flange portion for fixing to a device housing, and a sealing ring mounting groove provided on one end face facing the device housing; and a sealing ring disposed in the sealing ring mounting groove. A connection hole is formed on the flange portion of the housing to allow a connector to pass through, such that the housing can be fastened to the device housing by the connector, the connection hole being located outside the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove. The flange portion has a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the outer side wall of the sealing ring mounting groove, the plurality of protrusions being spaced apart from the bottom wall of the sealing ring mounting groove. When the housing is fastened to the device housing, the sealing ring is pressed between the flange portion and the device housing to achieve a seal between the two, and a portion of the sealing ring is pressed into the space between the protrusions and the bottom wall of the sealing ring mounting groove to prevent the sealing ring from dislodging from the sealing ring mounting groove.
[0026] According to another general technical concept of this utility model, a connector is provided. The connector includes the aforementioned connector housing assembly and an electrical connection module. The electrical connection module is inserted into the housing for mating with a mating connector.
[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 Another perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 This shows an exploded view of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This diagram shows a perspective view of the housing of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This diagram shows a front view of the housing of a connector housing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] like Figures 1-5 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 sealing ring 3. The housing 1 includes a flange portion 11 for fixing to a device housing 6 and a sealing ring mounting groove 111 on one end face facing the device housing 6. The sealing ring 3 is disposed in the sealing ring mounting groove 111. A connection hole 116 is formed on the flange portion 11 of the housing 1, allowing a connector 4 to pass through, so that the housing 1 can be fastened to the device housing 6 by the connector 4. The connection hole 116 is located outside the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove 111. The flange portion 11 has a plurality of protrusions 113, which extend inward from the outer side wall 112 of the sealing ring mounting groove 111, and the plurality of protrusions 113 are spaced apart from the bottom wall 111c of the sealing ring mounting groove 111. When the housing 1 is fastened to the equipment housing 6, the sealing ring 3 is pressed between the flange 11 and the equipment housing 6 to achieve a seal between the two, and a portion of the sealing ring 3 is pressed into the protrusion 113 and the bottom wall 111c of the sealing ring mounting groove 111 to prevent the sealing ring 3 from coming out of the sealing ring mounting groove 111.
[0029] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector housing assembly further includes a connector 4. The connector 4 passes through a connection hole 116 on the flange portion 11 and is threadedly connected to the device housing 6.
[0030] like Figures 1-5As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of through holes 114 are formed on the bottom wall 111c of the sealing ring mounting groove 111. The plurality of through holes 114 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction and close to the outer wall 112 of the sealing ring mounting groove 111. When the sealing ring 3 is pressed between the flange portion 11 and the equipment housing 6, a portion of the sealing ring 3 is pressed into the through hole 114 to prevent the sealing ring 3 from falling out of the sealing ring mounting groove 111.
[0031] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 113 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction.
[0032] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, multiple through holes 114 correspond to and are aligned with multiple protrusions 113 respectively.
[0033] like Figures 1-5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 1 is a one-piece injection molded part.
[0034] Figure 6 This shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connector, device housing, and mating connector connection according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the sectioning location is... Figure 5 The AA face shown.
[0035] like Figures 1-6 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a connector is also disclosed. The connector includes the aforementioned connector housing assembly and an electrical connection module 2. The electrical connection module 2 is inserted into the housing 1 for mating with a mating connector 7.
[0036] like Figures 1-6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection module 2 includes an insulator 22 and a terminal 21. The insulator 22 is inserted into the insertion cavity 115 of the housing 1. The terminal 21 is disposed in the insulator 22. When the connector is installed on the device housing 6, the front of the electrical connection module 2 extends into the device housing 6 to mate with the mating connector 7 in the device housing 6.
[0037] like Figures 1-6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring mounting groove 111 is disposed around the insertion cavity 115, such that the insertion cavity 115 is located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove 111.
[0038] like Figures 1-6 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector also includes a cable 23 connected to the terminal 21 and extending from the rear end of the housing 1.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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.
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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) includes a flange (11) for fixing to the equipment housing (6) and a sealing ring mounting groove (111) on one end face facing the equipment housing (6); and A sealing ring (3) is disposed in the sealing ring mounting groove (111); A connection hole (116) is formed on the flange portion (11) of the housing (1) to allow the connector (4) to pass through, so that the housing (1) can be fastened to the equipment housing (6) by the connector (4), and the connection hole (116) is located outside the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove (111); The flange (11) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (113), which extend inward from the outer side wall (112) of the sealing ring mounting groove (111), and the plurality of protrusions (113) are spaced apart from the bottom wall (111c) of the sealing ring mounting groove (111). When the housing (1) is fastened to the equipment housing (6), the sealing ring (3) is pressed between the flange (11) and the equipment housing (6) to achieve a seal between them, and a portion of the sealing ring (3) is pressed into the bottom wall (111c) of the protrusion (113) and the sealing ring mounting groove (111) to prevent the sealing ring (3) from coming out of the sealing ring mounting groove (111).
2. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The connector (4) passes through the connection hole (116) on the flange (11) and is threaded to the equipment housing (6).
3. The connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of through holes (114) are formed on the bottom wall (111c) of the sealing ring mounting groove (111), and the plurality of through holes (114) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction and close to the outer side wall (112) of the sealing ring mounting groove (111). When the sealing ring (3) is pressed between the flange (11) and the equipment housing (6), a portion of the sealing ring (3) is pressed into the through hole (114) to prevent the sealing ring (3) from coming out of the sealing ring mounting groove (111).
4. The connector housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of protrusions (113) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction.
5. The connector housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of through holes (114) correspond to and are aligned with the plurality of protrusions (113).
6. The connector housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (1) is a one-piece injection molded part.
7. A connector, characterized in that, include: Connector housing assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1-6; and An electrical connection module (2) is inserted into the housing (1) for mating with a mating connector (7).
8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The electrical connection module (2) includes: An insulator (22) is inserted into the insertion cavity (115) of the housing (1); and Terminal (21) is disposed in the insulator (22); When the connector is installed on the device housing (6), the front of the electrical connection module (2) extends into the device housing (6) to mate with the mating connector (7) in the device housing (6).
9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing ring mounting groove (111) is arranged around the insertion cavity (115) such that the insertion cavity (115) is located in the area surrounded by the sealing ring mounting groove (111).
10. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: A cable (23) is connected to the terminal (21) and leads out from the rear end of the housing (1).