A connector auxiliary installation handle and a connector comprising the same

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electrical elements, in particular to a connector auxiliary installation handle and a connector containing the same, wherein the connector auxiliary installation handle comprises a U-shaped main body, two ends of the U-shaped main body are provided with connecting parts used for rotating and hingedly connecting with the connector, a middle part of the U-shaped main body is provided with a holding part, and a limiting mechanism used for movably clamping on the connector is arranged on one side of the holding part. The utility model aims at overcoming the shortage that the auxiliary installation handle of the existing connector is easy to be pulled out and causes the connection failure of the connector. The utility model ensures that the auxiliary installation handle cannot be easily separated, improves the stability after the connector is installed, prevents the connection failure of the connector caused by knocking or accidental touch, and is safe and effective in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical component technology, and in particular to a connector auxiliary mounting handle and a connector including the same. Background Technology

[0002] A connector is a device used to connect two or more electronic components, circuits, or subsystems. Its main function is to transmit current or signals. Automobiles use numerous connectors to enable the functions of electronic devices. Large connectors with many circuits often present challenges during installation due to limited space and the need for significant insertion force. To alleviate this difficulty, auxiliary installation handles are designed. These handles are typically connected to the connector at one end and can rotate around it. During installation, the operator holds the handle and presses it down, improving ease of insertion and reducing difficulty. After insertion, the auxiliary handle is rotated to one side of the connector.

[0003] The auxiliary mounting handle of the existing connector is positioned to the side of the connector when not in use. Since there are other electronic components that need to be installed and connected around the connector, the auxiliary mounting handle can easily be accidentally pulled out, causing it to occupy the installation space of other electronic components. Furthermore, the auxiliary mounting handle, which protrudes from the connector, is easily bumped, which can lead to the connector being pulled out and disconnected. This can result in problems such as disconnection or loose connection, which greatly affects the subsequent functional implementation. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing connector auxiliary installation handles, which are easily pulled out and cause connector connection failure, and to provide a connector auxiliary installation handle and a connector including the auxiliary installation handle. This invention ensures that the auxiliary installation handle will not easily come off, improves the stability of the connector after installation, and prevents connector connection failure caused by bumps or accidental contact, making it safe and effective to use.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A connector auxiliary installation handle includes a U-shaped body, with connecting portions at both ends of the U-shaped body for rotatably hinged to the connector, a grip portion in the middle of the U-shaped body, and a limiting mechanism located on one side of the grip portion for movably engaging with the connector.

[0006] In this invention, during connector installation, the operator can grasp the gripping part to apply force for installation and insertion. After installation, the U-shaped body is rotated by the connecting part to avoid obstructing the connector on one side, and is then engaged with the connector by a limiting mechanism. This limiting mechanism prevents the auxiliary installation handle from being pulled out and detaching from the connector in the event of a collision or accidental contact. When removal is needed, the limiting mechanism can be released, allowing the auxiliary installation handle to be used for connector insertion and removal. This invention, with its added limiting mechanism, ensures the auxiliary installation handle will not easily detach, improving the stability of the connector after installation and preventing connector connection failure due to impacts or accidental contact, making it safe and effective to use.

[0007] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a hook at one end for engaging the connector, and an unlocking part at the other end connected to the hook.

[0008] Furthermore, the hook includes a first elastic plate connected to the gripping part at one end, and a barb disposed at the end of the first elastic plate; the unlocking part includes a pressing block connected to the first elastic plate at one end facing away from the barb, and the other end of the pressing block is a pressing surface; the barb faces the pressing surface.

[0009] The barb is used to engage with the pre-drilled hole of the connector and form a locking limit. When unlocking is required, the pressing surface of the pressing block is pressed. Since the barb faces the pressing surface, after the pressing surface is subjected to force, the first elastic plate undergoes corresponding deformation and displacement through the force transmission of the pressing block, thereby driving the barb away in the same direction until the barb disengages from the pre-drilled hole of the connector, thus achieving unlocking and disengagement.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the pressing surface is parallel to the plane of the first elastic plate. Since the first elastic plate is designed to be parallel to the first elastic plate, force must be applied from one side of the pressing surface when unlocking. Generally, the pressing surface can be located on one side of the connector, and it is also parallel to the side wall surface of the connector. This way, after the connector is connected in the cage, the pressing surface is located on the side of the connector and is not easily touched. When installing other electronic components, it is less likely to be accidentally unlocked on the surface of the connector.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism also includes protective latches at both ends that are mounted on and connected to the gripping part and cover the outside of the limiting mechanism, and there is a certain gap between the protective latches and the pressing surface.

[0012] Furthermore, a second elastic plate is provided at the position opposite to the pressing surface of the protective latch.

[0013] To further reduce accidental unlocking of the connector, a protective latch is designed on the outside of the limiting mechanism. By increasing the transmission medium in the middle of the press-to-unlock process, the stability of the locking is further improved. Unlocking can only be performed when the second elastic plate of the protective latch is pressed first, and the second elastic plate deforms to transmit the force to the pressing surface of the pressing block.

[0014] As another preferred embodiment, the pressing surface is inclined to the plane of the first elastic plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the pressing surface is also provided with anti-slip texture.

[0016] This utility model also provides a solution for the pressing surface, which is designed as an inclined surface with the inclined surface facing outwards from the connector housing. In this way, when pressing, pressing at an angle can unlock the device. This allows for better pressing and unlocking even when space is limited. Moreover, pressing at an angle requires more pressure, which can further prevent accidental unlocking. The anti-slip texture makes it easier to apply force.

[0017] This utility model also provides a connector, including a housing, a plurality of wiring ports disposed within the housing, and a connector auxiliary installation handle as described above that is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0018] Furthermore, the housing is symmetrically provided with two rotating shafts, and the housing is also provided with reserved holes located on the symmetrical axes of the two rotating shafts; the two ends of the U-shaped body are respectively rotatably connected to the rotating shafts, and the limiting mechanism is movably engaged with the reserved holes.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) When installing the connector, the operator can grasp the grip part to apply force to install and insert the connector. After installation, the U-shaped body is rotated by the connecting part to avoid the connector on one side, and is engaged with the connector by the limiting mechanism. With the limiting mechanism, the auxiliary installation handle will not be pulled out and detached from the connector in the event of collision or accidental contact. When it is necessary to pull out, the limiting mechanism can be released to allow the auxiliary installation handle to be used for connector insertion and removal.

[0020] (2) The addition of a limiting mechanism in this utility model ensures that the connector auxiliary installation handle will not easily come off, improves the stability of the connector after installation, and prevents the connector connection failure caused by bumps or accidental contact, making it safe and effective to use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of Example 1; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another angle in Example 1; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of Example 2; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another angle in Example 2; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Sectional view at point BB; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of Example 3; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Sectional view at CC; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure from another angle in Example 3; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the rotational application of the connector auxiliary installation handle in Example 3.

[0022] 1-U-shaped main body, 11-connecting part, 12-grip part, 2-limiting mechanism, 21-pull hook, 211-first elastic plate, 212-barb, 22-pressing block, 23-pressing surface, 24-protective latch, 241-second elastic plate, 10-shell, 100-reserved hole, 200-rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Example 1 like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a connector auxiliary installation handle includes a U-shaped body 1, with connecting portions 11 at both ends of the U-shaped body 1 for rotatably hinged with the connector, a gripping portion 12 in the middle of the U-shaped body 1, and a limiting mechanism 2 provided on one side of the gripping portion 12 for movably engaging with the connector.

[0027] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the connecting portion 11 of the U-shaped body 1 is in the shape of a circular plate, which facilitates fitting the outer shell of the connector. At the same time, the circular appearance allows for free rotation and reduces interference with other structures.

[0028] In this embodiment, the two arms connecting the U-shaped main body 1 and the connecting part 11 are flat and have a certain width to ensure the stability of the hull under pressure.

[0029] In this embodiment, the grip part 12 is the middle part connecting the two arms of the U-shaped body 1. The grip part 12 is also a wide flat plate shape, which is convenient for transmitting pressure.

[0030] In this embodiment, the U-shaped main body 1 is integrally formed and can be formed by compression molding.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the limiting mechanism 2 includes a hook 21 at one end for engaging the connector, and an unlocking part at the other end of the hook 21.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the pull hook 21 includes a first elastic plate 211 connected to the gripping part 12 at one end, and a barb 212 provided at the end of the first elastic plate 211; the unlocking part includes a pressing block 22 connected to the first elastic plate 211 at one end facing away from the barb 212, and the other end of the pressing block 22 is a pressing surface 23; the barb 212 faces the pressing surface 23.

[0033] like Figure 3As shown, the barb 212 is used to engage with the reserved hole 100 of the connector and form a hook limit. When unlocking is required, the pressing surface 23 of the pressing block 22 is pressed. Since the barb 212 faces the pressing surface 23, after the pressing surface 23 is subjected to force, the first elastic plate 211 undergoes corresponding deformation and displacement through the force transmission of the pressing block 22, thereby driving the barb 212 away in the same direction until the barb 212 disengages from the reserved hole 100 of the connector, thus achieving unlocking and disengagement.

[0034] In this embodiment, the pressing surface 23 is inclined to the plane where the first elastic plate 211 is located.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the pressing surface 23 is also provided with anti-slip texture.

[0036] The pressing surface 23 is designed as an angled surface, with the angled surface facing outwards from the connector housing 10. This allows for unlocking by pressing at an angle, which is more effective in situations with limited space. The angled pressing requires more pressure, which further prevents accidental unlocking. The anti-slip texture makes it easier to apply force.

[0037] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: When installing the connector, the operator can grasp the gripping part 12 to apply force to install and insert the connector. After installation, the U-shaped body 1 is rotated by the connecting part 11 to avoid the connector on one side, and is engaged with the pre-drilled hole 100 of the connector by the barb 212 of the limiting mechanism 2. With the limiting mechanism 2, the auxiliary installation handle will not be pulled out and thus detach from the connector in the event of a collision or accidental contact. When it is necessary to pull out, it can also be unlocked by the pressing block 22 of the limiting mechanism 2. By pressing the pressing surface 23, the first elastic plate 211 is deformed, thereby driving the barb 212 to detach from the pre-drilled hole 100 and release the limiting, so that the auxiliary installation handle can be used again for the insertion and removal of the connector.

[0038] The advantage of this embodiment is that the addition of the limiting mechanism 2 ensures that the connector auxiliary installation handle will not easily come off, improves the stability of the connector after installation, and prevents the connector connection failure caused by bumps or accidental contact, making it safe and effective to use.

[0039] Example 2 This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that the specific structure of the pressing surface 23 is different in this embodiment: like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the pressing surface 23 is parallel to the plane of the first elastic plate 211. Since the first elastic plate 211 is designed to be parallel to the first elastic plate 211, force must be applied from one side of the pressing surface 23 when unlocking. Generally, the pressing surface 23 can be located on one side of the connector, and it is also parallel to the side wall surface of the connector. This way, after the connector is connected in the cage, the pressing surface 23 is located on the side of the connector and is not easily touched. When installing other electronic components, it is less likely to be accidentally unlocked on the surface of the connector.

[0040] The other structures and principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 1.

[0041] Example 3 This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 2, except that in this embodiment: like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the limiting mechanism 2 also includes a protective latch 24 that is mounted on the grip part 12 at both ends and covers the outside of the limiting mechanism 2. There is a certain gap between the protective latch 24 and the pressing surface 23.

[0042] like Figure 9 As shown, a second elastic plate 241 is provided at the relative position of the protective latch 24 and the pressing surface 23.

[0043] To further reduce accidental unlocking of the connector, a protective latch 24 is designed on the outside of the limiting mechanism 2. By increasing the transmission medium in the middle of the press-to-unlock process, the stability of the locking is further improved. Only when the second elastic plate 241 of the protective latch 24 is pressed and touched, and the second elastic plate 241 deforms and transmits the force to the pressing surface 23 of the pressing block 22, can the lock be unlocked.

[0044] The other structures and principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 2.

[0045] Example 4 like Figure 10 As shown, this embodiment also provides a connector, including a housing 10, a plurality of wiring ports disposed within the housing 10, and a connector auxiliary installation handle as described in Embodiment 3 above, which is rotatably connected to the housing 10.

[0046] like Figure 10 As shown, two rotating shafts 200 are symmetrically arranged on the housing 10, and a reserved hole 100 located on the axis of symmetry of the two rotating shafts 200 is also provided on the housing 10; the two ends of the U-shaped body 1 are respectively rotatably connected to the rotating shafts 200, and the limiting mechanism 2 is movably engaged with the reserved hole 100.

[0047] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: When installing the connector, the operator can grasp the gripping part 12 to apply force to install and insert the connector. After installation, the U-shaped body 1 is rotated by the connecting part 11 to avoid the connector on one side, and is engaged with the pre-drilled hole 100 of the connector by the barb 212 of the limiting mechanism 2. With the limiting mechanism 2, the auxiliary installation handle will not be pulled out and thus detach from the connector in the event of a collision or accidental contact. When it is necessary to pull out, it can also be unlocked by the pressing block 22 of the limiting mechanism 2. By pressing the pressing surface 23, the first elastic plate 211 is deformed, thereby driving the barb 212 to detach from the pre-drilled hole 100 and release the limiting, so that the auxiliary installation handle can be used again for the insertion and removal of the connector.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector auxiliary mounting handle, characterized in that, It includes a U-shaped body (1), with connecting parts (11) at both ends for rotating hinge with the connector, a gripping part (12) in the middle of the U-shaped body (1), and a limiting mechanism (2) provided on one side of the gripping part (12) for movably engaging with the connector.

2. The connector auxiliary installation handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism (2) includes a hook (21) at one end for engaging the connector, and an unlocking part at the other end connected to the hook (21).

3. The connector auxiliary installation handle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hook (21) includes a first elastic plate (211) connected to the grip (12) at one end, and a barb (212) provided at the end of the first elastic plate (211); the unlocking part includes a pressing block (22) connected to the first elastic plate (211) at one end facing away from the barb (212), and the other end of the pressing block (22) is a pressing surface (23); the barb (212) faces the pressing surface (23).

4. The connector auxiliary installation handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressing surface (23) is parallel to the plane of the first elastic plate (211).

5. A connector auxiliary mounting handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism (2) also includes a protective latch (24) with both ends mounted on the grip (12) and covering the outside of the limiting mechanism (2), and there is a certain gap between the protective latch (24) and the pressing surface (23).

6. A connector auxiliary mounting handle according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second elastic plate (241) is provided at the position opposite to the pressing surface (23) of the protective latch (24).

7. A connector auxiliary mounting handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressing surface (23) is inclined to the plane where the first elastic plate (211) is located.

8. A connector auxiliary mounting handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pressing surface (23) is also provided with anti-slip texture.

9. A connector, comprising a housing (10) and a plurality of wiring ports disposed within the housing (10), characterized in that, It also includes a connector auxiliary mounting handle as described in any one of claims 1-8 that is rotatably connected to the housing (10).

10. A connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing (10) is symmetrically provided with two rotating shafts (200), and the housing (10) is also provided with reserved holes (100) located on the axis of symmetry of the two rotating shafts (200); the two ends of the U-shaped body (1) are respectively rotatably connected to the rotating shafts (200), and the limiting mechanism (2) is movably engaged with the reserved holes (100).

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