A connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connector accessories technology, and more particularly to a connector housing that facilitates the maintenance of electronic components. The connector housing provided by this utility model solves the technical problem of difficult connector maintenance caused by unreasonable connector housing structures in the prior art. A connector housing that facilitates the maintenance of electronic components includes a housing assembly; and a connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly is disposed on the housing assembly; the housing assembly includes a first half and a second half inserted into the first half; the connecting assembly includes a connecting cover, which fixes the second half to the first half. The housing assembly includes a first half and a second half, and the housing assembly adopts a split structure. When it is necessary to replace or maintain the electronic components of the connector, the housing assembly can be easily opened, thereby enabling maintenance or replacement of the electronic components of the connector, thus making the connector easy to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector accessories technology, and in particular to a connector housing that facilitates the maintenance of electronic components. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is a device used to transmit electrical signals, typically used to connect two electronic devices. A connector usually consists of a housing and electronic components housed within the housing.

[0003] In existing technologies, the electronic components housed within the casing are becoming increasingly functional; for example, electronic components with monitoring functions are widely used in connectors. This means that the electronic components in existing connectors may require maintenance or replacement during long-term use. However, the casings of existing connectors are all of a single, integrated structure, making the maintenance of the connector's electronic components inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, the connector housing in the existing technology has an unreasonable structure, which makes the connector difficult to maintain. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a connector housing that facilitates the maintenance of electronic components, solving the technical problem that unreasonable connector housing structure in the prior art makes connector maintenance difficult.

[0006] Some implementation schemes for solving the above-mentioned technical problems include:

[0007] A connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components, including a housing assembly;

[0008] and a connecting component, the connecting component being disposed on the housing assembly;

[0009] The housing assembly includes a first half and a second half inserted into the first half;

[0010] The connecting assembly includes a connecting cover that fixes the second half to the first half, and the connecting assembly also includes a fixing mechanism that fixes the connecting cover to the housing assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the housing assembly includes a mounting cavity for mounting electronic components, the mounting cavity being formed by a first half mating with a second half, the first half including a first arcuate portion forming one sidewall of the mounting cavity, and the second half including a second arcuate portion mating with the first arcuate portion to form the mounting cavity.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a columnar portion forming the bottom wall of the mounting cavity, and the end of the columnar portion away from the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a column body, the diameter of the column body being smaller than the diameter of the large end of the columnar portion, and the connecting cover is provided with a through hole for the column body to extend out of the connecting cover.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes an external thread disposed on the column, and the fixing mechanism further includes a nut that mates with the external thread of the column, and a portion of the connecting cover abuts against the end face of the columnar portion.

[0014] Preferably, a spring washer is provided between the nut and the connecting cover to prevent the nut from loosening.

[0015] Preferably, the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a slot, and the second arc-shaped portion is provided with a plug that mates with the slot, wherein the plug and the second arc-shaped portion are an integral structure.

[0016] Preferably, the second arc-shaped portion is provided with a slot, and the first arc-shaped portion is provided with a plug that mates with the slot, wherein the plug and the first arc-shaped portion are an integral structure.

[0017] Preferably, an anti-rotation mechanism is provided between the connecting cover and the housing assembly to prevent the connecting cover from rotating about the axis of the housing assembly.

[0018] Preferably, the anti-rotation mechanism includes an anti-rotation rib disposed on the connecting cover, and the housing assembly is provided with a groove that mates with the anti-rotation rib.

[0019] Preferably, the anti-rotation ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the connecting cover, and the anti-rotation ribs are formed by bending the connecting cover. Both the first half and the second half are provided with grooves that cooperate with the anti-rotation ribs.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0021] The housing assembly includes a first half and a second half. The housing assembly adopts a split structure. When it is necessary to replace or maintain the electronic components of the connector, the housing assembly can be easily opened to maintain or replace the electronic components of the connector, thereby making the connector easy to maintain.

[0022] By setting a connecting cover, the second half is fixed to the first half. The connecting cover is an integral structure. By using the connecting cover to fix the second half to the first half, the housing assembly has high stability. During long-term application, the first half and the second half are not easy to separate, which improves the stability of the connector housing. Attached Figure Description

[0023] For illustrative purposes, several embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the following figures. These figures are incorporated herein by reference and form part of the detailed description. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concept of the subject matter of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention from a first angle.

[0026] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention from a second angle.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting cover.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first half.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second half.

[0030] As shown in the figure:

[0031] 1. Housing assembly; 11. First half; 111. First arc-shaped part; 1111. Slot; 112. Columnar part; 113. Column; 12. Second half; 121. Second arc-shaped part; 122. Insert block; 13. Slot.

[0032] 2. Connecting assembly, 21. Connecting cover, 211. Anti-rotation rib, 22. Nut, 23. Spring washer. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments shown below are intended to describe various configurations of the subject matter of this invention and are not intended to represent the only configuration in which the subject matter of this invention can be practiced. The specific embodiments include detailed descriptions intended to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter of this invention. However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject matter of this invention is not limited to the specific details shown herein and can be practiced without these specific details.

[0034] Understandably, in this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are intended to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and are not intended to expressly or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0035] The terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components includes a housing assembly 1;

[0037] and connecting component 2, the connecting component 2 being disposed on the housing component 1;

[0038] The housing assembly 1 includes a first half 11 and a second half 12 inserted into the first half 11;

[0039] The connecting component 2 includes a connecting cover 21, which fixes the second half 12 to the first half 11. The connecting component 2 also includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the connecting cover 21 to the housing component 1.

[0040] Understandably, the connector housing in this solution adopts a split structure, which has poor sealing performance. Therefore, the connector housing disclosed in this solution is not suitable for environments that require sealing, or for application environments with strict requirements for sealing performance.

[0041] Understandably, the electronic components of a connector are configured according to the different functions of the connector, and the specific structure and working principle of the electronic components are not limited in detail; existing technologies can be referenced. For example, for a connector with electrical signal monitoring capabilities, the electronic components should include sensors and other components for monitoring electrical signals.

[0042] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 1 includes a mounting cavity for mounting electronic components, the mounting cavity being formed by a first half 11 engaging with a second half 12, the first half 11 including a first arcuate portion 111 forming one sidewall of the mounting cavity, and the second half 12 including a second arcuate portion 121 engaging with the first arcuate portion 111 to form the mounting cavity.

[0043] The mounting cavity is formed by the cooperation of a first arc-shaped portion 111 and a second arc-shaped portion 121. The first arc-shaped portion 111 forms part of the sidewall of the mounting cavity, and the second arc-shaped portion 121 forms the other part of the sidewall of the mounting cavity.

[0044] The cross-sectional shape of the mounting cavity is not limited and can be determined reasonably according to needs. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting cavity can be circular or polygonal.

[0045] In some embodiments, one end of the first arcuate portion 111 is provided with a columnar portion 112 forming the bottom wall of the mounting cavity, and the end of the columnar portion 112 away from the first arcuate portion 111 is provided with a column body 113, the diameter of the column body 113 being smaller than the diameter of the large end of the columnar portion 112, and the connecting cover 21 is provided with a through hole that allows the column body 113 to extend out of the connecting cover 21.

[0046] The first arc-shaped part 111 and the columnar part 112 are an integral structure, and the columnar part 112 and the column body 113 are an integral structure.

[0047] The specific shape of the columnar portion 112 is not limited and can be freely determined. The columnar portion 112 is used to form a smooth transition between the first arcuate portion 111 and the column body 113. The electronic components of the connector usually need to be connected to cables; therefore, the columnar portion 112 and the column body 113 are usually hollow structures to allow the cable to pass through.

[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing mechanism includes an external thread disposed on the column 113, and the fixing mechanism also includes a nut 22 that engages with the external thread of the column 113, and a portion of the connecting cover 21 abuts against the end face of the column 112.

[0049] Specifically, the end of the columnar portion 112 near the first arcuate portion 111 typically has a larger circumscribed circle diameter, while the end of the columnar portion 112 near the column body 113 has a smaller circumscribed circle diameter. That is, the columnar portion 112 has the characteristic of having a larger area at one end and a smaller area at the other end, so as to make a smooth transition between the first arcuate portion 111 and the column body 113.

[0050] The connecting cover 21 has a shape that matches the columnar portion 112. That is, the part of the connecting cover 21 that matches the columnar portion 112 is a positioning area. The positioning area contacts the end face of the columnar portion 112, defining one degree of freedom of the connecting cover 21 in the horizontal direction relative to the housing assembly 1. The nut 22 fixes the connecting cover 21, and the nut 22 defines another degree of freedom of the connecting cover 21 in the horizontal direction.

[0051] The connecting cover 21 has a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion, which are located at opposite ends of the positioning area. The first cylindrical portion extends beyond the first arcuate portion 111 and the second arcuate portion 121. That is, the first arcuate portion 111 and the second arcuate portion 121 are both located inside the first cylindrical portion, and the second arcuate portion 121 and the first arcuate portion 111 are fixed together by the first part.

[0052] The second cylindrical section extends outside the column 113 to contact the nut 22 to position the connecting cover 21.

[0053] In some embodiments, a spring washer 23 is provided between the nut 22 and the connecting cover 21 to prevent the nut 22 from loosening.

[0054] In some embodiments, there may be one or more nuts 22. When there are multiple nuts 22, the multiple nuts 22 abut against each other to form a structure that uses the nuts 22 to prevent loosening.

[0055] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first arc-shaped portion 111 is provided with a slot 1111, and the second arc-shaped portion 121 is provided with a plug 122 that cooperates with the slot 1111. The plug 122 and the second arc-shaped portion 121 are an integral structure.

[0056] Alternatively, the second arc-shaped portion 121 is provided with a slot 1111, and the first arc-shaped portion 111 is provided with a plug 122 that mates with the slot 1111, wherein the plug 122 and the first arc-shaped portion 111 are an integral structure.

[0057] The specific shape of the insertion block 122 is not limited and can be reasonably determined as needed. For example, the insertion post can be elongated or cylindrical. The number of insertion blocks 122 is not limited and can be reasonably determined as needed. The insertion blocks 122 are only used to define the axial position of the first arcuate portion 111 relative to the second arcuate portion 121. In practice, the housing assembly 1 does not bear axial force, therefore, the insertion blocks 122 only bear a small force. When the insertion blocks 122 need to withstand a larger force, for example, when the connector is inserted or removed, the insertion blocks 122 may need to withstand a larger force. For this purpose, more insertion blocks 122 can be provided to enable them to withstand a larger force.

[0058] In some embodiments, an anti-rotation mechanism is provided between the connecting cover 21 and the housing assembly 1 to prevent the connecting cover 21 from rotating about the axis of the housing assembly 1.

[0059] In some embodiments, the anti-rotation mechanism includes an anti-rotation rib 211 disposed on the connecting cover 21, and the housing assembly 1 is provided with a groove 13 that mates with the anti-rotation rib 211.

[0060] In some embodiments, the anti-rotation ribs 211 are uniformly disposed on the inner wall of the connecting cover 21, the anti-rotation ribs 211 are formed by bending the connecting cover 21, and the first half 11 and the second half 12 are both provided with the groove 13 that cooperates with the anti-rotation ribs 211.

[0061] The number of anti-rotation edges 211 is not limited and can be reasonably determined according to needs.

[0062] Since the connecting cover 21 is installed on the first half 11 and the second half 12 in the axial direction, the groove 13 provided in the housing assembly 1 should penetrate the columnar part 112, that is, both ends of the groove 13 are open, so that the anti-rotation rib 211 can cooperate with the groove 13 in the axial direction.

[0063] The above describes the subject matter technical solution of this utility model and its corresponding details. It is understood that the above description is only some implementation schemes of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, and some details may be omitted in the specific implementation.

[0064] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the above utility model, multiple embodiments may be combined; however, due to space limitations, all such combinations will not be listed here. Those skilled in the art can freely combine the above embodiments according to their needs to achieve a better application experience.

[0065] When implementing the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can obtain other detailed configurations or drawings based on the subject matter technical solution and the accompanying drawings. Obviously, these details are still within the scope of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model without departing from it.

Claims

1. A connector housing facilitating maintenance of electronic components, characterized by: Includes housing assembly (1); and connecting component (2), the connecting component (2) being disposed on the housing assembly (1); The housing assembly (1) includes a first half (11) and a second half (12) inserted into the first half (11); The connecting assembly (2) includes a connecting cover (21) that fixes the second half (12) to the first half (11), and the connecting assembly (2) also includes a fixing mechanism that fixes the connecting cover (21) to the housing assembly (1).

2. The connector housing for facilitating maintenance of electronic components of claim 1, wherein: The housing assembly (1) includes a mounting cavity for mounting electronic components, the mounting cavity being formed by a first half (11) and a second half (12), the first half (11) including a first arcuate portion (111) forming one of the sidewalls of the mounting cavity, and the second half (12) including a second arcuate portion (121) that mates with the first arcuate portion (111) to form the mounting cavity.

3. The connector housing for facilitating maintenance of electronic components of claim 2, wherein: One end of the first arc-shaped portion (111) is provided with a columnar portion (112) that forms the bottom wall of the mounting cavity. The end of the columnar portion (112) away from the first arc-shaped portion (111) is provided with a column (113). The diameter of the column (113) is smaller than the diameter of the large end of the columnar portion (112). The connecting cover (21) is provided with a through hole that allows the column (113) to extend out of the connecting cover (21).

4. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes an external thread provided on the column (113), and the fixing mechanism also includes a nut (22) that mates with the external thread of the column (113), and a portion of the connecting cover (21) abuts against the end face of the column (112).

5. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring is provided between the nut (22) and the connecting cover (21) to prevent the nut (22) from loosening. Spring washer (23).

6. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped portion (111) is provided with a slot (1111), and the second arc-shaped portion (121) is provided with a plug (122) that mates with the slot (1111). The plug (122) and the second arc-shaped portion (121) are an integral structure.

7. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second arc-shaped portion (121) is provided with a slot (1111), and the first arc-shaped portion (111) is provided with a plug (122) that mates with the slot (1111). The plug (122) and the first arc-shaped portion (111) are an integral structure.

8. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-rotation mechanism is provided between the connecting cover (21) and the housing assembly (1) to prevent the connecting cover (21) from rotating about the axis of the housing assembly (1).

9. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 8, characterized in that: The anti-rotation mechanism includes an anti-rotation rib (211) disposed on the connecting cover (21), and the housing assembly (1) is provided with a groove (13) that mates with the anti-rotation rib (211).

10. The connector housing for easy maintenance of electronic components according to claim 9, characterized in that: The anti-rotation ribs (211) are evenly arranged on the inner wall of the connecting cover (21). The anti-rotation ribs (211) are formed by bending the connecting cover (21). The first half (11) and the second half (12) are both provided with the groove (13) that cooperates with the anti-rotation ribs (211).

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