Connector socket with split terminal mounting structure

By adopting a split terminal mounting structure and an integrated injection molding design, the problems of easy wear and insufficient sealing of connector socket pins are solved, achieving efficient and low-cost maintenance and anti-interference performance.

CN224502415UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SUZHOU CHILYE GREEN TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU CHILYE GREEN TECH
Filing Date
2025-07-15
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The pins of existing connector sockets are prone to wear during repeated mating and insertion over long periods, resulting in high maintenance and replacement costs, and lack of effective sealing and electromagnetic interference protection.

Method used

It adopts a split terminal mounting structure, including an inner shell, power and signal plugs, shielding sleeve, glue block and one-piece injection molding design, to achieve the separation, locking and sealing of the pins and reduce electromagnetic interference.

Benefits of technology

It improves assembly efficiency and reliability, reduces maintenance costs, ensures sealing and electromagnetic interference resistance, and enhances equipment safety and operational stability.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure, including an inner shell. The inner shell has a flange end, a plug end, and a mating end. The plug end has a power terminal slot and a signal terminal slot. A power plug is built into the power terminal slot, and the power pin extends at least partially through the flange end and into the mating slot of the mating end. A signal plug is built into the signal terminal slot, and the signal pin extends at least partially through the flange end and into the mating slot of the mating end. Adhesive blocks are also provided on the power pin and the signal pin, and these adhesive blocks are placed in the corresponding power terminal slot and the signal terminal slot, and are adapted to their outer contours. The advantages of this utility model are mainly reflected in its ingenious design, which facilitates disassembly, replacement, and maintenance, requiring only partial replacement, greatly reducing costs, and having wide applicability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] The variety of electronic products used in daily life is increasing, including automobiles, televisions, and computers. These diverse electronic products all require various connectors for transmitting power or electrical signals, making the reliability of electrical connectors crucial. This is especially true in power and signal transmission in challenging environments and applications such as LED screens, medical devices, industrial control, testing and measurement equipment, AV systems, broadcasting, communications, and drones.

[0003] As disclosed in patent publication number CN207082655U, a connector socket includes a base and pins. The pins are disposed on the base, which includes a bottom through which the pins pass. The pins include a first portion and a second portion disposed on both sides of the bottom, connected by a connecting portion. The connecting portion includes a protruding edge, the width of which is greater than the width of the first portion and the second portion, respectively. However, this connector socket frequently needs to be mated with a plug. Each time it is mated, the pins in the socket need to contact the pins in the plug. Repeated mating over a long period of time will cause wear on the pins. Pins are consumable parts, and currently, repairing or replacing them requires replacing the entire cable, resulting in high maintenance costs and significant limitations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure includes an inner shell for connection to a client. The inner shell has a flange end, a plug-in end disposed inside the flange end, and a mating end disposed outside the flange end. The plug-in end has a power terminal slot and a signal terminal slot.

[0007] The power terminal slot has a built-in power plug-in. One end of the power plug-in is connected to the power cable on the client, and the other end is fitted with a power pin. The power pin extends at least partially through the flange end and is placed in the mating groove of the mating end. A power shielding sleeve is also fitted at the connection between the power pin and the power plug-in. The power shielding sleeve is fitted in the power terminal slot.

[0008] The signal terminal slot has a built-in signal plug-in. One end of the signal plug-in is connected to the signal cable on the client, and the other end has a signal pin. The signal pin extends at least partially through the flange end and is placed in the mating groove of the mating end. A signal shielding sleeve is also provided at the connection between the signal pin and the signal plug-in. The signal shielding sleeve is snapped into the signal terminal slot.

[0009] The power pin and signal pin are also provided with adhesive blocks, which are placed in the corresponding power terminal slot and signal terminal slot and are adapted to their outer contours.

[0010] Preferably, both the power connector and the signal connector are composed of an integrally formed locking end and a locking end. The locking end includes at least a small-diameter end and a large-diameter end. The small-diameter end has a semi-circular small receiving groove with a diameter equal to the diameter of the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. Small extensions are provided on both sides of the small-diameter end, and the small extensions can be bent inward to lock the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the small receiving groove. The large-diameter end has a semi-circular large receiving groove with a diameter equal to the diameter of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. Large extensions are provided on both sides of the large-diameter end, and the large extensions can be bent inward to lock the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the large receiving groove. The locking end includes a rectangular portion provided on the small-diameter end. An elastic sheet is fixed on the outer side of the rectangular portion. The elastic sheet consists of a downwardly inclined first elastic portion and an upwardly inclined second elastic portion. The intersection of the first elastic portion and the second elastic portion abuts against the surface of the power pin.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting strip is also fixed on the outer side of the rectangular portion. The limiting strip is located on the outer side of the elastic sheet, and a limiting block is fixed on the limiting strip. The limiting block abuts against the four corners of the power terminal slot.

[0012] Preferably, both the power shielding sleeve and the signal shielding sleeve include a sleeve body fitted onto the connection between the power pin and the power plug and the connection between the signal plug and the signal pin. The sleeve body has openings on both sides, and fins bent outwards and mounted on the sleeve body are placed inside the openings. Protrusions are fixed on the inner walls of the power terminal slot and the signal terminal slot, and the end sides of the fins abut against the protrusions.

[0013] Preferably, the end faces on both sides of the sleeve are provided with inwardly bent retaining plates, and there is a retaining groove between the bent retaining plate and the sleeve. The rectangular part is placed in the retaining groove and is adapted to it.

[0014] Preferably, the plug-in end includes a plug portion integrally formed thereon on the flange end, a positioning portion is provided on one side of the plug portion, a positioning groove adapted to the outer contour of the plug portion is provided on the positioning portion, and the power terminal groove and signal terminal groove are provided on the inner side of the positioning portion.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a housing, which is composed of an integrally formed flange plate and a receiving end disposed on one side of the flange plate. The inner side of the flange plate is provided with a receiving groove that matches the outer contour of the inner housing. The flange plate is also provided with a through groove that matches the mating end. The mating end can extend through the through groove and be placed in the receiving space of the receiving end.

[0016] Preferably, the flange plate has a limiting groove that matches the outer contour of the flange end, and an O-ring is fitted on the flange end. The O-ring is placed in the limiting groove and abuts against the flange plate.

[0017] Preferably, a limiting post is provided on the flange end.

[0018] Preferably, the flange plate has inlay holes around its perimeter, and inlay rings are placed inside the inlay holes.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0020] 1. The design is ingenious. The power cable and power pin are locked and positioned separately by the power plug, and the signal cable and signal pin are locked and positioned separately by the signal plug. This positioning connection method is simple, convenient, stable and reliable, which greatly improves assembly efficiency. At the same time, this design is easy to disassemble, replace and repair. Only a part needs to be replaced, which greatly reduces costs and has a wide range of applicability.

[0021] 2. The adhesive block covers the entire power terminal slot and signal terminal slot, ensuring the adhesive effectively secures the pins. Simultaneously, by covering the entire power terminal slot and signal terminal slot, the adhesive block seals the pin openings, thus guaranteeing the socket's waterproof performance and improving safety.

[0022] 3. The insertion part, flange end and mating end are made of one-piece injection molding, which can avoid secondary assembly and improve assembly efficiency.

[0023] 4. The installation of power shielding sleeves and signal shielding sleeves can reduce the interference of high-frequency electromagnetic waves on the circuit and ensure that it is not affected by external interference during operation.

[0024] 5. The locking bolts can pass through the inlaid ring to lock the flange plate onto the client, achieving a quick connection between the two. This simple and convenient operation greatly improves work efficiency. Simultaneously, the limiting post can extend into the limiting hole on the client, serving as a limiting and guiding function.

[0025] 6. The O-ring design ensures the sealing performance of the socket, preventing moisture from entering the equipment and affecting its electrical performance or causing damage. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 : A perspective view of the preferred embodiment of this utility model in the first direction;

[0028] Figure 2 : A perspective view of the preferred embodiment of this utility model in the second direction;

[0029] Figure 3 : A cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 : A perspective view of the power plug-in in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 : A perspective view of the power shielding sleeve in a preferred embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments are not limited to the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model discloses a connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure, including an inner shell 1 connected to a client. The inner shell 1 has a flange end 2, the inner side of which abuts against the client and is provided with a plug end 3. The plug end 3 includes a plug portion 39 disposed on the flange end 2. A positioning portion 391 is provided on one side of the plug portion 39. A positioning groove 392 adapted to the outer contour of the plug portion 39 is opened on the positioning portion 391. The power terminal groove 31 and the signal terminal groove 35 are opened on the inner side of the positioning portion 391.

[0036] The flange end 2 has a mating end 4 on its outer side, and a plug (not shown in the figure) is provided on one side of the mating end 4 for mating with it. The plug has a signal male terminal and a power male terminal. In this application, the mating part 39, the flange end 2 and the mating end 4 are integrally injection molded, which can avoid secondary assembly and improve assembly efficiency.

[0037] In this application, the power terminal slot 31 houses a power plug-in 32. One end of the power plug-in 32 is connected to the power cable on the client side, and the other end is fitted with a power pin 33. The power pin 33 at least partially penetrates the flange end 2 and extends into the mating groove 41 of the mating end 4. The signal terminal slot 35 houses a signal plug-in 36. One end of the signal plug-in 36 is connected to the signal cable on the client side, and the other end has a signal pin 37. The signal pin 37 at least partially penetrates the flange end 2 and extends into the mating groove 41 of the mating end 4. In this utility model, the power plug-in 32 and the signal plug-in 36 have the same or similar structures.

[0038] Specifically, both the power plug-in 32 and the signal plug-in 36 are composed of an integrally formed locking end 321 and a locking end 322. The locking end 322 includes at least a small diameter end 3221 and a large diameter end 3222. The small diameter end 3221 has a semi-circular small receiving groove 3223. The diameter of the small receiving groove 3223 is equal to the diameter of the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. Small extensions 3224 are provided on both sides of the small diameter end 3223. The small extensions 3224 can be bent inward to lock the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the small receiving groove 3223. The large diameter end 3222 is provided with a semi-circular large receiving groove 3225. The diameter of the large receiving groove 3225 is equal to the diameter of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. Large extensions 3226 are provided on both sides of the large diameter end 3222. The large extensions 3226 can be bent inward to lock the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the large receiving groove 3225.

[0039] In the above description, bending the small extension end 3224 inward locks the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable within the small receiving slot 3223, and bending the large extension end 3226 inward locks the corresponding power cable or signal cable within the large receiving slot 3225. This connection method for fixing the power cable or signal cable to the power plug 32 and signal plug 36 is simple, convenient, stable, and reliable, greatly improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, this design facilitates disassembly, replacement, and maintenance, requiring only partial replacement, significantly reducing costs and offering wide applicability.

[0040] The locking end 321 includes a rectangular portion 3211 disposed on the small-diameter end 3223. An elastic sheet 3212 is fixed on the outer side of the rectangular portion 3211. The elastic sheet 3212 consists of a downwardly inclined first elastic portion 3213 and an upwardly inclined second elastic portion 3214. The other end of the second elastic portion 3214 abuts against the insertion end 3, and the intersection of the first elastic portion 3213 and the second elastic portion 3214 abuts against the surface of the power pin 33. In this application, the power pin 33 and the signal pin are abutted and limited by the cooperation of the intersection of the first elastic portion 3213 and the second elastic portion 3214. This positioning method is simple, convenient, stable, and reliable, greatly improving work efficiency and facilitating partial replacement, thus reducing costs.

[0041] Furthermore, a limiting strip 3215 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the rectangular portion 3211. The limiting strip 3215 is located on the outer side of the elastic sheet 3212, and a limiting block 3216 is fixedly provided on the limiting strip 3215. The limiting block 3216 abuts against the four corners of the power terminal slot 31, thereby limiting the locking end 321 to avoid displacement and further improve the assembly yield.

[0042] The power pin 33 and signal pin 37 are also provided with adhesive blocks 30, which are placed in the corresponding power terminal slots 31 and signal terminal slots 35 and are adapted to their outer contours. The adhesive blocks 30 are formed by applying adhesive after the power pins and signal pins are fixed. The adhesive blocks 30 cover the entire power terminal slots 31 and signal terminal slots 35, ensuring the fixing effect of the adhesive blocks on the pins. At the same time, by covering the entire power terminal slots and signal terminal slots, the adhesive blocks 30 achieve a sealing effect on the pin openings, thus ensuring the waterproof performance of the socket and improving safety.

[0043] In this application, a power shielding sleeve 34 is also provided at the connection between the power pin 33 and the power plug 32. The power shielding sleeve 34 is snapped into the power terminal slot 31. A signal shielding sleeve 38 is also provided at the connection between the signal pin 37 and the signal plug 36. The signal shielding sleeve 38 is snapped into the signal terminal slot 35. The provision of the power shielding sleeve 34 and the signal shielding sleeve 38 can reduce the interference of high-frequency electromagnetic waves on the circuit and ensure that it is not affected by external interference during operation.

[0044] Specifically, both the power shielding sleeve 34 and the signal shielding sleeve 38 include a sleeve body 341 fitted onto the connection between the power pin 33 and the power plug 32, and the connection between the signal plug 36 and the signal pin 37. The sleeve body 341 has openings 342 on both sides, and fins 343 bent outwards and mounted on the sleeve body 341 are placed inside the openings 342. Protrusions 344 are fixed on the inner walls of the power terminal slot 31 and the signal terminal slot 35. The end sides of the fins 343 abut against the protrusions 344 to prevent the shielding sleeve from shifting or moving. In addition, this positioning method is simple, convenient, stable and reliable, greatly improving working stability and assembly efficiency. The end faces on both sides of the sleeve 341 are provided with inwardly bent retaining plates 345. A retaining groove 346 is provided between the bent retaining plate 345 and the sleeve 341. The rectangular part 3211 is placed in the retaining groove 346 and is adapted to it, further improving the stability of the position of the sleeve 341.

[0045] In this application, the socket also includes a housing 5, which is composed of an integrally formed flange plate 51 and a receiving end 52 disposed on one side of the flange plate 51. The flange plate 51 has insert holes 59 around its perimeter, and insert rings 591 are housed within the insert holes 59. Locking bolts can pass through the insert rings to lock the flange plate onto the client, achieving a quick connection between the two. This simple and convenient operation greatly improves work efficiency. A limiting post 21 is provided on the flange end 2, which can extend into the limiting hole of the client, serving as a limiting and guiding function.

[0046] The flange plate 51 has an inner groove that matches the outer contour of the inner shell 1. The flange plate 51 also has a through groove that matches the mating end 4, allowing the mating end 4 to extend through the through groove and into the receiving space 53 of the receiving end 52. The flange plate 51 has a limiting groove 54 that matches the outer contour of the flange end 2. An O-ring 55 is fitted onto the flange end 2, positioned within the limiting groove 54 and abutting against the flange plate 51. The O-ring 55 ensures the sealing performance of the socket, preventing moisture from entering the equipment and affecting its electrical performance or causing damage.

[0047] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0048] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementations of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure, including an inner shell (1) for connection to a client, characterized in that: The inner shell (1) has a flange end (2), a plug-in end (3) disposed inside the flange end (2), and a mating end (4) disposed outside the flange end (2). The plug-in end (3) is provided with a power terminal slot (31) and a signal terminal slot (35). The power terminal slot (31) has a built-in power plug (32). One end of the power plug (32) is connected to the power cable on the client, and the other end is fitted with a power pin (33). The power pin (33) extends at least partially through the flange end (2) and is placed in the mating groove (41) of the mating end (4). A power shielding sleeve (34) is also fitted at the connection between the power pin (33) and the power plug (32). The power shielding sleeve (34) is fitted in the power terminal slot (31). The signal terminal slot (35) has a built-in signal plug (36). One end of the signal plug (36) is connected to the signal cable on the client, and the other end is provided with a signal pin (37). The signal pin (37) extends through the flange end (2) and is placed in the mating groove (41) of the mating end (4). The connection between the signal pin (37) and the signal plug (36) is also provided with a signal shielding sleeve (38), which is locked in the signal terminal slot (35). The power pin (33) and signal pin (37) are also provided with adhesive blocks (30), which are placed in the corresponding power terminal slot (31) and signal terminal slot (35) and are adapted to their outer contours.

2. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the power connector (32) and the signal connector (36) are composed of an integrally formed locking end (321) and a locking end (322). The locking end (322) includes at least a small diameter end (3221) and a large diameter end (3222). The small diameter end (3221) has a semi-circular small receiving groove (3223) with a diameter equal to the diameter of the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. The small diameter end (3223) has small extensions (3224) on both sides, which can be bent inward to lock the inner core of the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the small receiving groove (3223). The large diameter end (3222) has a semi-circular large receiving groove (3225). The diameter of the receiving slot (3225) is equal to the diameter of the corresponding power cable or signal cable. The large diameter end (3222) has large extensions (3226) on both sides. The large extensions (3226) can be bent inward to lock the corresponding power cable or signal cable in the large receiving slot (3225). The locking end (321) includes a rectangular portion (3211) provided on the small diameter end (3223). An elastic piece (3212) is fixed on the outer side of the rectangular portion (3211). The elastic piece (3212) consists of a downwardly inclined first elastic portion (3213) and an upwardly inclined second elastic portion (3214). The intersection of the first elastic portion (3213) and the second elastic portion (3214) abuts against the surface of the power pin (33).

3. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting strip (3215) is also fixed on the outside of the rectangular portion (3211). The limiting strip (3215) is located on the outside of the elastic sheet (3212), and a limiting block (3216) is fixed on the limiting strip (3215). The limiting block (3216) abuts against the four corners of the power terminal slot (31).

4. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the power shielding sleeve (34) and the signal shielding sleeve (38) include a sleeve body (341) fitted at the connection between the power pin (33) and the power plug (32) and at the connection between the signal plug (36) and the signal pin (37). The sleeve body (341) has openings (342) on both sides. The openings (342) contain fins (343) bent outwards on the sleeve body (341). The inner walls of the power terminal slot (31) and the signal terminal slot (35) are fixed with protrusions (344). The end of the fin (343) abuts against the protrusions (344).

5. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sleeve (341) has inwardly bent retaining plates (345) on both sides of its end face. A retaining groove (346) is provided between the bent retaining plate (345) and the sleeve (341). The rectangular part (3211) is placed in the retaining groove (346) and is adapted to it.

6. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in end (3) includes a plug-in portion (39) integrally formed on the flange end (2). A positioning portion (391) is provided on one side of the plug-in portion (39). A positioning groove (392) adapted to the outer contour of the plug-in portion (39) is provided on the positioning portion (391). The power terminal groove (31) and the signal terminal groove (35) are provided on the inner side of the positioning portion (391).

7. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an outer shell (5), which is composed of an integrally formed flange plate (51) and a receiving end (52) disposed on one side of the flange plate (51). The inner side of the flange plate (51) is provided with a receiving groove that matches the outer contour of the inner shell (1). The flange plate (51) is also provided with a through groove that matches the insertion end (4). The insertion end (4) can extend through the through groove and be placed in the receiving space (53) of the receiving end (52).

8. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The flange plate (51) has a limiting groove (54) that matches the outer contour of the flange end (2). An O-ring (55) is fitted on the flange end (2). The O-ring (55) is placed in the limiting groove (54) and abuts against the flange plate (51).

9. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange end (2) is provided with a limiting post (21).

10. The connector socket with a split terminal mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange plate (51) has inlay holes (59) around its perimeter, and an inlay ring (591) is placed inside the inlay holes (59).