Connector and connector assembly

Abstract

This application discloses a connector and connector assembly. The connector includes a body, a locking element, and a rotating handle. The locking element is sleeved on one end of the body and is rotatable relative to the body. The locking element has a positioning part. The rotating handle is rotatably connected to the end of the body away from the locking element and has a top abutment. When the rotating handle rotates relative to the body, the top abutment pushes against the positioning part, causing the locking element to rotate relative to the body. The connector of this application can be unlocked by rotating the rotating handle, facilitating the disassembly of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical connector technology, and more particularly to a connector and connector assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are widely used in various fields, including automobiles, communications, computers, consumer electronics, industry, and transportation. Applicable vehicle types include new energy vehicles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters. Connector plugs and sockets, as key components, bridge communication between circuits, allowing current to flow and enabling the circuit to perform its intended function. However, existing connectors are not convenient to disassemble. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a connector and a connector assembly.

[0004] This application provides a connector, which includes a body, a locking fastener, and a rotating handle. The locking fastener is sleeved on one end of the body and can rotate relative to the body. The locking fastener has a positioning part. The rotating handle is rotatably connected to the end of the body away from the locking fastener and has a top abutment. When the rotating handle rotates relative to the body, the top abutment pushes against the positioning part, so that the locking fastener rotates relative to the body.

[0005] This application also provides a connector assembly, which includes a mating connector and the connector itself. A main body is inserted into the mating connector, and a locking fastener is locked to the mating connector. A rotating handle rotates relative to the main body, pushing against a positioning portion at the top, causing the locking fastener to rotate relative to the mating connector, thereby unlocking the locking fastener from the mating connector.

[0006] In this application, when the rotary handle is turned, it drives the locking fastener to rotate, thereby unlocking the connector from its mating counterpart. Users can unlock the connector by rotating the rotary handle, facilitating connector disassembly and providing convenient operation, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0007] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0008] Figure 1 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector assembly provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector in the connector assembly.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the core of the connector.

[0011] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of the connector.

[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking fastener of the connector.

[0013] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking fastener of the connector from another perspective.

[0014] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotating handle of the connector.

[0015] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 One of the cross-sectional views of the connector in the connector assembly.

[0016] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the connector in the connector assembly.

[0017] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the mating connectors in the connector assembly.

[0018] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of the connector assembly from another perspective.

[0019] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector in the connector assembly from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 13 yes Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the connector (excluding the core, terminals, and locking fasteners) in the connector assembly.

[0021] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 One of the cross-sectional views of the connector.

[0022] Figure 15 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the elastic element of the connector.

[0023] Figure 16 yes Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly of the rotating handle and the elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this document, the reference to "embodiment" or "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0026] The terms "first" and "second" appearing in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly stated and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," and "set on" 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; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 For ease of understanding, the insertion direction of connector 100 is defined as the X-axis direction, the width direction of connector 100 is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the length direction of connector 100 is defined as the Z-axis direction.

[0028] The connector assembly 1 provided in this application embodiment includes a connector 100 and a mating connector 200. The connector 100 includes a body 10, a locking fastener 20, and a rotating handle 30. The locking fastener 20 is sleeved on one end of the body 10 and can rotate relative to the body 10. A positioning part 21 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the locking fastener 20. The rotating handle 30 is rotatably connected to the end of the body 10 away from the locking fastener 20, and the rotating handle 30 is provided with a top abutment 31. The connector 100 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the connector 100 is inserted into the mating connector 200, and the locking fastener 20 is locked to the mating connector 200. When the connector 100 switches from the first state to the second state, the rotating handle 30 rotates relative to the body 10, and the top abutment 31 pushes against the positioning part 21, causing the locking fastener 20 to rotate relative to the body 10 and the mating connector 200, thereby unlocking the locking fastener 20 from the mating connector 200.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the rotating handle 30 is rotated, it drives the locking fastener 20 to rotate, thereby unlocking the connector 100 from the mating connector 200. Users can unlock the connector 100 by rotating the rotating handle 30, facilitating the disassembly and reassembly of the connector 100. This convenient operation enhances the user experience. Furthermore, since the rotating handle 30 is located on one side of the locking fastener 20, even if the locking fastener 20 is locked to the mating connector 200 in a confined space, the user can easily grasp and rotate the rotating handle 30 to unlock the connector 100.

[0030] The connector 100 of this embodiment can be widely used in various fields such as automobiles, communications, computers, consumer electronics, industry, and transportation. For example, it can be used as a key component in batteries of new energy vehicles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, and power tools. Its applications are very wide and are not limited to this example.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments, the main body 10 includes a core 11, a spring 12, a terminal 13, and a rubber coating 14. The core 11 includes a plug-in portion 111, a mating portion 112, and a fixing portion 113 that are sequentially fixedly connected along the X-axis. The outer diameter of the mating portion 112 is larger than the outer diameter of the plug-in portion 111 and the outer diameter of the fixing portion 113. The core 11 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes 114 and a plurality of second mounting holes 115. The first mounting holes 114 and the second mounting holes 115 all pass through the plug-in portion 111, the mating portion 112, and the fixing portion 113 sequentially along the X-axis. The outer peripheral surface of the mating part 112 is provided with a first sliding groove 1121, a second sliding groove 1122, and a third sliding groove 1123. The first sliding groove 1121, the second sliding groove 1122, and the third sliding groove 1123 all extend circumferentially along the mating part 112, and are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumferential direction of the mating part 112. The end face of the mating part 112 facing the insertion part 111 is provided with a first notch 1124, a second notch 1125, and a third notch 1126. The first notch 1124 communicates with the first sliding groove 1121 and is located at the end of the first sliding groove 1121 near the second sliding groove 1122. The second notch 1125 communicates with the second sliding groove 1122 and is located at the end of the second sliding groove 1122 near the third sliding groove 1123. The third notch 1126 is connected to the third slide 1123, and the third notch 1126 is located at the end of the third slide 1123 near the first slide 1121.

[0032] In this embodiment, there are multiple terminals 13, which are multiple first terminals 13a and multiple second terminals 13b. The multiple first terminals 13a are power terminals, and each of the multiple first terminals 13a is correspondingly inserted into a multiple first mounting hole 114. The multiple second terminals 13b are signal terminals, and each of the multiple second terminals 13b is correspondingly inserted into a multiple second mounting hole 115. The spring 12 is installed in the first slide groove 1121 and extends along the length of the first slide groove 1121. The rubber coating 14 includes a wrapping part 141 and a wiring part 142 that are fixedly connected. The wrapping part 141 wraps the fixing part 113 of the rubber core 11, and the wiring part 142 is located on one side of the rubber core 11 along the Z-axis direction. The wrapping part 141 includes two mounting surfaces 143 that are arranged opposite to each other along the Y-axis direction, and each mounting surface 143 is provided with a rotating hole 1431.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The locking member 20 is annular in shape. One end of the inner circumferential surface of the locking member 20 is provided with a first sliding portion 25, a second sliding portion 22, and a third sliding portion 23, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the inner circumferential surface of the locking member 20. The other end of the inner circumferential surface of the locking member 20 is provided with multiple locking portions 24, which are also spaced apart circumferentially along the inner circumferential surface of the locking member 20. Each locking portion 24 has a locking groove 241 and a first guide slope 242. The locking groove 241 faces the first sliding portion 25, the second sliding portion 22, and the third sliding portion 23, while the first guide slope 242 faces away from the locking groove 241 and is radially inclined relative to the locking member 20. A positioning portion 21 is located on the outer circumferential surface of the locking member 20 at the end away from the locking portion 24. The positioning part 21 is provided with a positioning groove 211, which is located on one side surface of the positioning part 21 along the Z-axis direction. The length direction of the positioning groove 211 is parallel to the X-axis direction. The bottom surface of the positioning groove 211 is provided with a plurality of raised ribs 2111, the length direction of the plurality of raised ribs 2111 is parallel to the X-axis direction, and the plurality of raised ribs 2111 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the positioning groove 211.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 7 The rotating handle 30 is U-shaped and includes a first rotating member 32, a second rotating member 33, and a handheld member 36. The handheld member 36, the first rotating member 32, and the second rotating member 33 are all plate-shaped. One end of the first rotating member 32 along its length and one end of the second rotating member 33 along its length are respectively fixedly connected to opposite ends of the handheld member 36 along its length. The first rotating member 32 and the second rotating member 33 are spaced apart and opposite to each other. The handheld member 36 is located on one side of the first rotating member 32 along its width and on one side of the second rotating member 33 along its width. A top abutment 31 is located at the end of the first rotating member 32 away from the handheld member 36. The first rotating member 32 has a first rotating shaft 321, which is closer to the handheld member 36 than the top abutment 31. The surface of the second rotating member 33 facing the first rotating shaft 321 has a second rotating shaft 331, which is directly opposite the first rotating shaft 321.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9The locking fastener 20 is fitted onto the mating portion 112 and the insertion portion 111 of the core 11. The first sliding portion 25 of the locking fastener 20 engages with the first sliding groove 1121 through the first notch 1124. The second sliding portion 22 of the locking fastener 20 engages with the second sliding groove 1122 through the second notch 1125. The third sliding portion 23 of the locking fastener 20 engages with the third sliding groove 1123 through the third notch 1126. The first sliding portion 25, the second sliding portion 22, and the third sliding portion 23 can slide in the first sliding groove 1121, the second sliding groove 1122, and the third sliding groove 1123 respectively, allowing the locking fastener 20 to rotate relative to the core 11. The end of the insertion portion 111 of the core 11 near the mating portion 112 is located inside the locking fastener 20, and the end of the insertion portion 111 away from the mating portion 112 is located outside the locking fastener 20. The insertion portion 111 is spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the locking fastener 20.

[0036] The first rotating shaft 321 and the second rotating shaft 331 of the rotating handle 30 are respectively positioned in the two rotating holes 1431 of the rubber coating 14, and the first rotating component 32 and the second rotating component 33 of the rotating handle 30 are respectively located on both sides of the rubber coating 14 along the Y-axis. The rotating handle 30 can rotate relative to the rubber coating 14 about the axial direction of the rotating hole 1431.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, the mating connector 200 includes a mating core 201 and mating terminals 202. The mating core 201 has a mating portion 203, and the end face of the mating portion 203 has a mating cavity 2031. There are multiple mating terminals 202, which are multiple first mating terminals 202a and multiple second mating terminals 202b. The multiple first mating terminals 202a are power terminals, passing through the mating core 201, with one end of each terminal located within the mating cavity 2031. The multiple second mating terminals 202b are signal terminals, passing through the mating core 201, with one end of each terminal located within the mating cavity 2031. The outer peripheral surface of the mating portion 203 has multiple locking portions 204, which are block-shaped. Multiple snap-fit ​​portions 204 are arranged circumferentially along the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 203. Each snap-fit ​​portion 204 is provided with a second guide slope 2041, which is radially inclined relative to the insertion portion 203.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11In this embodiment, when the connector 100 is in the first state, the connector 100 is inserted into the mating connector 200. The insertion part 111 of the core 11 is inserted into the insertion cavity 2031 of the mating core 201. The mating part 203 of the mating core 201 is inserted into the gap between the insertion part 111 and the locking member 20. The second guide slope 2041 of the locking part 204 abuts against the first guide slope 242 of the locking part 24. As the insertion part 203 is continuously inserted into the gap between the insertion part 111 and the locking member 20, the second guide slope 2041 and the first guide slope 242 slide relative to each other. The locking part 204 pushes against the locking part 24, causing the locking member 20 to rotate relative to the core 11. The first sliding part 25 of the locking member 20 slides in the first sliding groove 1121 and pushes against the spring 12, and the spring 12 is compressed.

[0039] When the latching part 204 moves to one side of the locking groove 241 of the locking part 24, the latching part 204 no longer abuts against the locking part 24, the locking member 20 loses its resisting force, and the locking member 20 rotates in the opposite direction under the elastic force of the spring 12, so that the latching part 204 is engaged in the locking groove 241, thereby realizing the locking between the locking member 20 and the mating part 203 of the mating connector 200.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 When a user needs to unlock the locking fastener 20 and the mating connector 200, the user can rotate the rotating handle 30, and the connector 100 switches from the first state to the second state. The top 31 of the rotating handle 30 pushes against the multiple protrusions 2111 in the positioning groove 211 of the positioning part 21 of the locking fastener 20, and the locking fastener 20 rotates relative to the core 11, so that the snap-fit ​​part 204 of the mating part 203 disengages from the locking groove 241 of the locking fastener 20, thereby unlocking the locking fastener 20 and the mating connector 200. After unlocking, the user can pull the connector 100 out of the mating connector 200.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the locking fastener 20 rotates, relative sliding will occur between the abutment 31 and the positioning part 21. By providing the positioning groove 211, when the abutment 31 pushes against the positioning part 21, the abutment 31 is positioned in the positioning groove 211, which helps to prevent the abutment 31 from falling off the positioning part 21.

[0042] Furthermore, by providing multiple ribs 2111 on the bottom surface of the positioning groove 211, when the top abutment 31 pushes against the positioning part 21, the top abutment 31 only contacts the multiple ribs 2111 within the positioning groove 211 of the positioning part 21. This results in a smaller contact area and less friction, allowing for smoother relative sliding between the top abutment 31 and the positioning part 21. In other embodiments, the multiple ribs 2111 can be omitted, and the top abutment 31 directly pushes against the bottom surface of the positioning groove 211.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the end of the main body 10 furthest from the locking fastener 20 is provided with a first stop portion 1432, a second stop portion 1433, a first limiting portion 1434, and a second limiting portion 1435. Specifically, both mounting surfaces 143 are provided with the first stop portion 1432, the second stop portion 1433, the first limiting portion 1434, and the second limiting portion 1435, all of which are block-shaped. On each mounting surface 143, the first stop portion 1432 is closer to the locking fastener 20 than the second stop portion 1433, and the first stop portion 1432 is also closer to the wiring portion 142 than the second stop portion 1433. The first limiting portion 1434 and the first stop portion 1432 are spaced apart along the X-axis, and the second limiting portion 1435 and the second stop portion 1433 are spaced apart along the Z-axis.

[0044] The connector 100 also includes an elastic element 40, which is connected to the rotating handle 30. In this embodiment, there are two elastic elements 40, which are respectively fixedly connected to the first rotating member 32 and the second rotating member 33. Each of the two elastic elements 40 has an elastic portion 41 on the side facing the rubber coating 14 of the main body 10.

[0045] Connector 100 is in the first state, such as Figure 13 As shown, the first rotating member 32 and the second rotating member 33 of the rotary handle 30 are respectively positioned at the two first stop portions 1432, and the elastic portion 41 is positioned between the first limiting portion 1434 and the first stop portion 1432 and abuts against the first limiting portion 1434. The connector 100 is in the second state, as shown. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first rotating member 32 and the second rotating member 33 of the rotating handle 30 are respectively positioned on the two second stop portions 1433, and the elastic part 41 is positioned between the second limiting part 1435 and the second stop portion 1433 and pushes against the second limiting part 1435.

[0046] For details, please refer to Figure 7 The rotating handle 30 is provided with a first receiving groove 34 and a second receiving groove 35. In this embodiment, there are two first receiving grooves 34. The two first receiving grooves 34 are respectively provided on the surface of the first rotating member 32 facing the second rotating member 33 and the surface of the second rotating member 33 facing the first rotating member 32. The two first receiving grooves 34 face each other.

[0047] There are two second receiving slots 35, one on the surface of the first rotating member 32 facing away from the second rotating member 33 and the other on the surface of the second rotating member 33 facing away from the first rotating member 32. The two second receiving slots 35 are opposite to each other, and the second receiving slot 35 on the first rotating member 32 is opposite to the first receiving slot 34, and the second receiving slot 35 on the second rotating member 33 is opposite to the first receiving slot 34. Each of the bottom surfaces of the two second receiving slots 35 is provided with a limiting groove 351.

[0048] The rotary handle 30 also includes a first partition 322 and a second partition 332. The first partition 322 is disposed on the side of the first receiving groove 34, spaced apart from the side of the first receiving groove 34. The second partition 332 is disposed on the side of the second receiving groove 35, spaced apart from the side of the second receiving groove 35. For example, each first receiving groove has two first partitions 322, disposed on two sides of the first receiving groove 34. Each second receiving groove 35 has two second partitions 332, disposed on two sides of the second receiving groove 35.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 15 The elastic element 40 is U-shaped and includes a connecting portion 42, a first clamping portion 43, and a second clamping portion 44. All three portions are plate-shaped. One end of the first clamping portion 43 along its length and one end of the second clamping portion 44 along their length are fixedly connected to opposite ends of the connecting portion 42 along its width. The first clamping portion 43 and the second clamping portion 44 are spaced apart from each other. The first clamping portion 43 has a first clearance groove 431 that passes through it along its thickness. The elastic element 41 is located within the first clearance groove 431. One end of the elastic element 41 is fixedly connected to the side of the first clearance groove 431 facing away from the connecting portion 42, and the other end of the elastic element 41 is away from the connecting portion 42.

[0050] The elastic portion 41 includes a deformable section 411 and an extension section 412. The deformable section 411 is V-shaped, with one end fixedly connected to the side of the first clearance groove 431 facing away from the connecting portion 42. The other end of the deformable section 411 is located within the first clearance groove 431, and the middle portion of the deformable section 411 is located on the side of the first clamping portion 43 facing away from the second clamping portion 44. The extension section 412 is located within the first clearance groove 431, with one end fixedly connected to the end of the deformable section 411 away from the connecting portion 42. The end of the extension section 412 away from the deformable section 411 is spaced apart from the side of the first clearance groove 431 facing the connecting portion 42.

[0051] The second clamping part 44 is provided with a second clearance groove 441, which passes through the second clamping part 44 along its thickness direction. The second clamping part 44 is provided with a limiting spring piece 442, one end of which is located in the second clearance groove 441 and fixedly connected to the side of the second clearance groove 441. The other end of the limiting spring piece 442 faces the connecting part 42 and is located in the gap between the first clamping part 43 and the second clamping part 44.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 16 In this embodiment, the first clamping portion 43 and the second clamping portion 44 of one elastic member 40 clamp the first rotating member 32 of the rotating handle 30 on both sides along the thickness direction, and the first clamping portion 43 and the second clamping portion 44 of the other elastic member 40 clamp the second rotating member 33 of the rotating handle 30 on both sides along the thickness direction. Both first clamping portions 43 face the main body 10, with one first clamping portion 43 located between the first rotating member 32 and the main body 10, and the other first clamping portion 43 located between the second rotating member 33 and the main body 10. Both second clamping portions 44 are away from the main body 10, with one second clamping portion 44 located on the side of the first rotating member 32 away from the main body 10, and the other second clamping portion 44 located on the side of the second rotating member 33 away from the main body 10.

[0053] The first clamping portions 43 of the two elastic members 40 are respectively positioned in the two first receiving slots 34. In each first receiving slot 34, a first partition 322 is located on the side of the rotating handle 30 facing the main body 10. The first partition 322 abuts against the first clamping portion 43 and can limit the first clamping portion 43, so that the elastic member 40 can be more stably connected to the rotating handle 30. The deformation section 411 of the elastic portion 41 of the two elastic members 40 is located between the first clamping portion 43 and the wrapping portion 141.

[0054] The second clamping portions 44 of the two elastic members 40 are respectively positioned in the two second receiving slots 35. In each second receiving slot 35, the second partition 332 is located on the side of the rotating handle 30 away from the main body 10, and the second partition 332 abuts against the second clamping portion 44. The second partition 332 can limit the second clamping portion 44, so that the elastic member 40 can be more stably connected to the rotating handle 30.

[0055] like Figure 14 As shown, the limiting springs 442 of the second clamping parts 44 of the two elastic members 40 are respectively positioned in the two limiting grooves 351. The limiting springs 442 and the limiting grooves 351 cooperate with each other, which helps to prevent the elastic members 40 from falling off the optional handle.

[0056] In this embodiment, as Figure 13As shown, with the connector 100 in the first state, the first rotating member 32 and the second rotating member 33 of the rotary handle 30 are respectively positioned on the two first stop portions 1432. The two first stop portions 1432 support the rotary handle 30 and prevent the rotary handle 30 from shaking after the connector 100 is inserted into the mating connector 200. The deformation section 411 of the elastic part 41 is positioned between the first limiting part 1434 and the first stop portion 1432 and abuts against the first limiting part 1434. The first limiting part 1434 can restrict the rotary handle 30 from rotating in a direction away from the first stop portion 1432. The first limiting part 1434 and the first stop portion 1432 cooperate to restrict the rotary handle 30 from rotating clockwise or counterclockwise, which helps to prevent the rotary handle 30 from shaking when the connector 100 is in the first state.

[0057] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, connector 100 switches from a first state to a second state, rotating handle 30 and elastic element 40 rotate. The connecting portions 42 of the two elastic elements 40 are respectively positioned at the two second stop portions 1433. It can be understood that the first rotating element 32 and the second rotating element 33 of rotating handle 30 are indirectly positioned at the two second stop portions 1433 through the connecting portions 42 of the two elastic elements 40. In other embodiments, the elastic element 40 can be omitted, and the first rotating element 32 and the second rotating element 33 are directly positioned at the two second stop portions 1433. At this time, the locking fastener 20 and the mating portion of mating connector 200 are just unlocked. By setting the second stop portion 1433, the second stop portion 1433 can restrict the rotating handle 30 from continuing to rotate after connector 100 and mating connector 200 have unlocked.

[0058] During the rotation of the handle 30 and the elastic element 40, the deformation segment 411 of the elastic part 41 slides over the first limiting part 1434 and the second limiting part 1435. The deformation segment 411 of the elastic part 41 is positioned between the second limiting part 1435 and the second stop part 1433 and abuts against the second limiting part 1435. The second limiting part 1435 can restrict the rotation of the handle 30 in a direction away from the second stop part 1433. The second limiting part 1435 and the second stop part 1433 cooperate to restrict the rotation of the handle 30 clockwise or counterclockwise, which helps to prevent the handle 30 from shaking when the connector 100 is in the second state.

[0059] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: main body; A locking device, wherein the locking device is sleeved on one end of the main body and is rotatable relative to the main body; the locking device is provided with a positioning part; as well as A rotating handle is rotatably connected to the end of the main body away from the locking fastener, and the rotating handle has a stop top; the rotating handle rotates relative to the main body, and the stop top pushes against the positioning part, so that the locking fastener rotates relative to the main body.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part is provided with a positioning groove, the length direction of which is parallel to the insertion direction of the connector. The abutment is positioned in the positioning groove and can push against the bottom surface of the positioning groove.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the positioning groove is provided with multiple ribs, the length direction of the multiple ribs is parallel to the insertion direction of the connector, and the multiple ribs are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the positioning groove.

4. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a first stop portion and a second stop portion at one end away from the locking fastener, and the first stop portion is closer to the locking fastener than the second stop portion; The connector has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the rotating handle is positioned at the first stop portion. In the second state, the rotating handle is positioned at the second stop portion.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body is further provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part at one end away from the locking fastener. The first limiting part and the first stopping part are arranged at intervals along the insertion direction of the connector, and the second limiting part and the second stopping part are arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connector. The connector further includes an elastic element connected to the rotary handle, and the elastic element has an elastic portion on the side facing the main body; when the connector is in the first state, the elastic portion is positioned between the first limiting portion and the first stop portion and abuts against the first limiting portion; when the connector is in the second state, the elastic portion is positioned between the second limiting portion and the second stop portion and abuts against the second limiting portion.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element further includes a connecting portion, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are respectively connected to opposite ends of the connecting portion, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are spaced apart from each other. The first clamping part and the second clamping part clamp the rotating handle, with the first clamping part facing the main body, and the elastic part disposed on the first clamping part.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating handle is provided with a first receiving groove, and the first clamping part is positioned in the first receiving groove; the rotating handle is also provided with a first partition, the first partition is located on the side of the rotating handle facing the main body, and the first partition abuts against the first clamping part.

8. The connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating handle is provided with a second receiving groove, which is opposite to the first receiving groove; the second clamping part is positioned in the second receiving groove; the rotating handle is also provided with a second partition, which is located on the side of the rotating handle away from the main body, and the second partition abuts against the second clamping part.

9. The connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the second receiving groove is provided with a limiting groove, and the second clamping part is provided with a limiting spring piece, which is positioned in the limiting groove.

10. A connector assembly, characterized in that, Includes a mating connector and a connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the body is inserted into the mating connector and the locking fastener is locked to the mating connector; The rotating handle rotates relative to the main body, the abutment pushes against the positioning part, and the locking fastener rotates relative to the mating connector to unlock the locking fastener from the mating connector.

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