Electrical connector module with elastic latching members and electrical connector thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of electric connector module with elastic lock catch and its electric connector, electric connector includes connector main body, movable ring cover and elastic lock catch, connector main body has joint and the circumferential wall of being surrounded in the joint outside, circumferential wall is equipped with multiple air holes;Movable ring cover is suitably connected in circumferential wall, and the inner periphery of movable ring cover extends multiple top blocks, multiple pressure blocks and multiple recessed grooves;Elastic lock catch is sleeved between circumferential wall and movable ring cover, and elastic lock catch has the ring of being surrounded in the outside of circumferential wall and multiple elastic buckle arms and multiple outer pushable ribs being staggered with each other from ring, the end of each elastic buckle arm is located in each air hole and can be pressed by each pressure block or be oppositely arranged with each recessed groove, and multiple top blocks are abutted below multiple outer pushable ribs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to electrical connectors, and in particular to electrical connector modules with resilient locking elements and their electrical connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional male and female connectors, which are suitable for cable connection and mating, are mostly made by quick-release, rotation locking, or threaded tightening to achieve the mating of male and female connectors.

[0003] However, among the traditional male and female connectors mentioned above, although quick-connect push-pull connectors are the most convenient, they cannot guarantee the connection effect after mating, especially when subjected to external pulling or vibration, which may cause separation and other problems.

[0004] In addition, other connectors with additional structures such as rotating locking and threaded clamping often take up too much space, making them unsuitable for space-constrained applications. Furthermore, they can directly or indirectly limit the connector design for users (or product designers) due to existing specifications and functional limitations.

[0005] In view of this, the inventor of this utility model has devoted himself to researching and applying theoretical principles to solve the aforementioned problems, which is the goal of the inventor's development. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides an electrical connector module and its electrical connector with elastic locking fasteners. When the movable ring is released, the rib can be pushed outward to elastically reset and push against the multiple abutment blocks downward until each abutment block presses against each elastic locking arm, so that the ring locking block is more firmly locked between the connector and the multiple elastic locking arms, so that the electrical connector module and electrical connector of this invention have the advantages of automatic locking and multiple locking.

[0007] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical connector module with an elastic locking member, comprising: a mating connector having an annular locking block; and a main connector comprising: a connector body having a connector and a peripheral wall surrounding the connector, the peripheral wall having a plurality of through openings; a movable ring sleeve movably fitted onto the peripheral wall, the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve having a plurality of abutting blocks, a plurality of pressing blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressing blocks; and an elastic locking member fitting between the peripheral wall and the movable ring sleeve, the elastic locking member having an annulus surrounding the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic locking arms extending upward from the annulus and arranged alternately. The device comprises a plurality of pushable ribs, the ends of each elastic buckle arm being located in each of the openings and being pressed against by each of the pressing blocks or disposed opposite to each of the recesses, and the plurality of abutting blocks abutting below the plurality of pushable ribs; wherein, when the movable ring is pulled up, the plurality of abutting blocks push the plurality of pushable ribs toward the plurality of elastic buckle arms, the ends of each of the elastic buckle arms being disposed opposite to each of the recesses, so that the annular locking block can be locked between the connector and the plurality of elastic buckle arms, the mating connector mating with the connector, and when the movable ring is released, the plurality of pushable ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of abutting blocks downward until each of the pressing blocks presses against each of the elastic buckle arms.

[0008] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical connector with an elastic locking member, comprising: a connector body having a connector and a peripheral wall surrounding the connector, the peripheral wall having a plurality of through openings; a movable ring sleeve movably fitted onto the peripheral wall, the inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve having a plurality of abutting blocks, a plurality of pressing blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressing blocks; and an elastic locking member fitting between the peripheral wall and the movable ring sleeve, the elastic locking member having a ring surrounding the peripheral wall and an interleaved arrangement extending upward from the ring. A plurality of elastic buckle arms and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs are provided. The ends of each elastic buckle arm are located in each of the openings and can be pressed against by each of the pressing blocks or arranged opposite to each of the recesses. A plurality of abutting blocks abut against the lower part of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs. When the movable ring is pulled up, the plurality of abutting blocks push the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs toward the plurality of elastic buckle arms. The ends of each elastic buckle arm are arranged opposite to each of the recesses. When the movable ring is released, the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of abutting blocks downward until the ends of each elastic buckle arm are pressed against by each of the pressing blocks. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of the electrical connector module of this utility model.

[0010] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the electrical connector module of this utility model.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of the main connector of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the main connector of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 5 This is another exploded perspective view of the main connector of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of this utility model in use.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the main connector of this utility model in use.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the main connector of this utility model in another usage state.

[0017] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of this utility model in another usage state.

[0018] Figure 10 This is another cross-sectional view of the main connector of this utility model in use.

[0019] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the main connector of this utility model in another usage state.

[0020] Figure 12 This is another cross-sectional view of the electrical connector module of this utility model in use.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 10: Electrical connector module; 1: Dating connector; 11: Ring-shaped locking block;

[0023] 2: Main connector; 21: Connector body; 211: Connector; 212: Peripheral wall; 213: Opening; 22: Movable ring; 221:

[0024] 222: Top abutment block; 223: Recessed groove; 23: Elastic locking element; 231: Ring; 232: Elastic locking arm; 233:

[0025] Outwardly pushable ribs; 234: Inverted J-shaped ribs; 2341: U-shaped segments; 235: M-shaped ribs; 2351: V-shaped segments;

[0026] 3, 3': Inclined block; 4, 4': Upright section; 5: Hook; 6: Slider; 7: Longitudinal groove; 8: Magnetic suction group; 81: Magnet

[0027] 82: Magnetic attraction component; H, H': Spacing. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution protected by this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this utility model provides an electrical connector module with an elastic locking element and its electrical connector. The electrical connector module 10 mainly includes a mating connector 1 and a main connector 2 that can be mated together. The electrical connector mainly includes a connector body 21, a movable ring sleeve 22 and an elastic locking element 23.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 12 As shown, the mating connector 1 in this embodiment is a female connector, but this is not a limitation. The mating connector 1 can also be a male connector. The mating connector 1 has a ring-shaped locking block 11.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the main connector 2 is a male connector, but this is not a limitation. When the mating connector 1 is a male connector, the main connector 2 is a female connector. The main connector 2 includes a connector body 21, a movable ring sleeve 22, and an elastic locking element 23.

[0032] The connector body 21 has a connector 211 and a peripheral wall 212 surrounding the connector 211. The peripheral wall 212 has a plurality of through holes 213. In this embodiment, the connector 211 is a male connector, but this is not a limitation. The main connector 2 is a female connector, and the connector 211 is a female connector.

[0033] In addition, the movable ring 22 is detachably sleeved on the peripheral wall 212. The inner periphery of the movable ring 22 extends with a plurality of top abutment blocks 221, a plurality of pressing blocks 222, and a plurality of recessed grooves 223 respectively disposed below each pressing block 222. The top abutment blocks 221 are inclined blocks 3 and 3', and the thickness of each inclined block 3 and 3' gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressing blocks 222.

[0034] Furthermore, a plurality of sliders 6 extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring 22 and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212, and a plurality of longitudinal grooves 7 are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring 22 and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212. The plurality of sliders 6 can slide through the plurality of longitudinal grooves 7, so that the movable ring 22 can slide through the sliders 6 to slide in the longitudinal grooves 7 and rise and fall relative to the peripheral wall 212.

[0035] Furthermore, the elastic locking fastener 23 is fitted between the peripheral wall 212 and the movable ring 22. The elastic locking fastener 23 has a ring 231 surrounding the periphery of the peripheral wall 212 and a plurality of elastic locking arms 232 extending upward from the ring 231 and arranged in an alternating manner, and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs 233. The end of each elastic locking arm 232 is located in each opening 213 and can be pressed against by each pressing block 222 or arranged opposite to each recessed groove 223. The plurality of abutting blocks 221 abut against the bottom of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs 233.

[0036] In this embodiment, the number of pressing blocks 222, recessed grooves 223, openings 213, elastic buckle arms 232, sliders 6, and longitudinal grooves 7 are all two, but this is not a limitation. Each slider 6 is a pair of straight protrusions extending from the inner periphery of the movable ring 22 and arranged on both sides of each pressing block 222. The longitudinal groove 7 is opened from the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212. The pair of straight protrusions can slide up and down in the longitudinal groove 7, and the pair of straight protrusions are arranged on both sides of each pressing block 222, thereby stabilizing the position of the pressing blocks 222 and the recessed grooves 223, so that the ends of each elastic buckle arm 232 can be reliably pressed by each pressing block 222 or arranged opposite to each recessed groove 223. In this embodiment, the sliders 6 and the longitudinal grooves 7 can also be arranged in opposite directions, that is, each slider 6 can also extend from the outer periphery of the peripheral wall 212, and the longitudinal groove 7 can also be opened from the inner periphery of the movable ring 22.

[0037] Further explanation is as follows: each elastic buckle arm 232 has a hook 5 at its end, each hook 5 is located in and protrudes from each opening 213, and the annular locking block 11 can be locked between the connector 211 and each hook 5.

[0038] In this embodiment, the number of outwardly pushable ribs 233 is two, but this is not a limitation. One outwardly pushable rib 233 is a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs 234 with their openings facing inwards. The inverted J-shaped ribs 234 have an upright section 4 extending upwards from the ring 231 and a U-shaped section 2341 formed at the end of the upright section 4. Each inclined block 3 abuts below each U-shaped section 2341, that is, each inclined block 3 abuts below the end of each inverted J-shaped rib 234.

[0039] In addition, such as Figure 11 As shown, when the aforementioned inverted J-shaped rib 234 elastically resets, the two upright segments 4 gradually reduce the spacing H and tilt inwards towards the two U-shaped segments 2341, so as... Figure 8As shown, when the movable ring 22 is pulled upward, the top block 221 will push the U-shaped section 2341 upward and straighten the upright section 4. That is, the top block 221 pushes the upright section 4 of the outwardly pushable rib 233 to move the elastic buckle arm 232 back and forth, so that the outwardly pushable rib 233 is pulled by the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to disengage outward from the opening 213. Conversely, when the above-mentioned inverted J-shaped rib 234 is elastically reset, the two upright sections 4 will tilt inward to reset, so that the outwardly pushable rib 233 is pulled by the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle arm 232 a force to insert into the opening 213.

[0040] Furthermore, another outwardly pushable rib 233 is an M-shaped rib 235, with a V-shaped segment 2351 in the middle of the M-shaped rib 235. The inclined block 3' abuts against the lower part of the V-shaped segment 2351. The M-shaped rib 235 has two upright segments 4' on both sides, one end of which extends from the ring 231 and the other end of which extends from both ends of the V-shaped segment 2351.

[0041] In addition, such as Figure 10 As shown, when the M-shaped rib 235 elastically resets, the two upright sections 4' gradually reduce the distance H' towards the V-shaped section 2351 and tilt inwards, so as... Figure 7 As shown, when the movable ring 22 is pulled upward, the top block 221 will push the V-shaped section 2351 upward and straighten the upright section 4'. That is, the top block 221 pushes the upright section 4' of the outwardly pushable rib 233 to move the elastic buckle 232 back and forth, so that the outwardly pushable rib 233 is pulled by the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle 232 a force to disengage outward from the opening 213. Conversely, when the M-shaped rib 235 is elastically reset, the two upright sections 4' will tilt inward to reset, so that the outwardly pushable rib 233 is pulled by the ring 231 to give the elastic buckle 232 a force to insert into the opening 213.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ring 231 is a C-shaped ring, the aforementioned inverted J-shaped ribs 234 are disposed at both ends of the C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped ribs 235 are disposed in the middle of the C-shaped ring. However, this is not a limitation; the ring 231 can also be an O-shaped ring, and the plurality of outwardly protruding ribs 233 can all be a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs 234 or all be M-shaped ribs 235.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 12As shown, the present invention's electrical connector module 10 further includes a magnetic assembly 8, which includes one or more magnets 81 installed on one of the mating connector 1 and the connector 211, and one or more ferrous magnetically attracted parts 82 installed on the other of the mating connector 1 and the connector 211. When the mating connector 1 and the connector 211 are mated, the magnets 81 and the magnetically attracted parts 82 attract each other, thereby achieving the advantage of quick mating of the mating connector 1 and the connector 211.

[0044] The usage status of the electrical connector module 10 and the electrical connector of this utility model is described as follows: Figures 6 to 9 As shown, when the movable ring 22 is pulled up, the plurality of abutting blocks 221 push the plurality of outwardly pushing ribs 233 to move the plurality of elastic buckle arms 232. The ends of each elastic buckle arm 232 are arranged opposite to each recessed groove 223, so that the annular locking block 11 can easily push the elastic buckle arm 232 into the recessed groove 223 until the annular locking block 11 is inserted between the connector 211 and the plurality of elastic buckle arms 232. The elastic buckle arm 232 will reset, and the annular locking block 11 will be locked between the connector 211 and the plurality of elastic buckle arms 232. At the same time, the magnetic suction group 8 drives the docking connector 1 to quickly dock with the connector 211.

[0045] After that, as Figures 9 to 11 As shown, when the movable ring 22 is released, the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs 233 elastically reset and push against the plurality of abutment blocks 221 downward until each abutment block 222 presses against each elastic latch arm 232. The two upright sections 4 will tilt inward and reset, allowing the outwardly pushable ribs 233 to exert force on the elastic latch arms 232 through the ring 231 to insert into the opening 213, so that the annular locking block 11 is more firmly locked between the connector 211 and the plurality of elastic latch arms 232 to achieve the automatic locking function. At the same time, the magnetic suction group 8 provides the first locking of the mating connector 1 and the connector 211, and the elastic locking fastener 23 provides the second locking of the mating connector 1 and the connector 211, so that the electrical connector module 10 and the electrical connector of this invention have the advantages of automatic locking and multiple locking.

[0046] Similarly, such as Figure 12 , Figures 7 to 8 As shown, when the automatic lock needs to be unlocked, pull up the movable ring 22, and the top block 221 will push the U-shaped section 2341 upward and straighten the upright section 4. This allows the outward-pushing rib 233 to exert force on the elastic buckle arm 232 to disengage from the opening 213 through the ring 231. At this time, pull up the docking connector 1, and the ring block 11 can easily push the elastic buckle arm 232 outward and disengage from the buckle arm 232, thus separating the docking connector 1 from the connector 211.

[0047] Furthermore, although in the aforementioned automatic locking state, the two upright sections 4 tilt inward to reset, allowing the pushable rib 233 to exert force on the elastic buckle arm 232 through the ring 231 to insert into the opening 213, in an emergency, if the user pulls the connector 1 upward beyond the force exerted by the pushable rib 233 on the elastic buckle arm 232 and the elasticity of the elastic buckle arm 232 itself, the ring block 11 can be disengaged from the elastic buckle arm 232, thereby forcibly separating the connector 1 from the joint 211.

[0048] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical connector module having a resilient latch member, characterized by, include: A mating connector with a ring-shaped locking block; as well as A main connector, comprising: A connector body has a connector and a circumferential wall surrounding the outside of the connector, the circumferential wall having a plurality of through openings; A movable ring sleeve is vertically fitted onto the peripheral wall. The inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve extends with a plurality of top blocks, a plurality of pressing blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressing blocks. as well as An elastic locking fastener is fitted between the peripheral wall and the movable ring. The elastic locking fastener has a ring surrounding the outside of the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic locking arms and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs extending upward from the ring and arranged in an alternating manner. The ends of each elastic locking arm are located in each of the openings and can be pressed against by each of the pressing blocks or arranged opposite to each of the recesses. The plurality of pressing blocks abut against the bottom of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs. When the movable ring is pulled up, the plurality of abutment blocks push the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs towards the plurality of elastic buckle arms. The ends of each elastic buckle arm are arranged opposite to each of the recessed grooves, so that the annular locking block can lock between the connector and the plurality of elastic buckle arms. The mating connector mates with the connector. When the movable ring is released, the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of abutment blocks downward until each of the pressing blocks presses against each of the elastic buckle arms.

2. The electrical connector module having elastic latching members of claim 1, wherein, The outwardly pushable ribs are a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs with their openings facing inwards and opposite each other. The top abutment blocks are a pair of inclined blocks that abut the ends of each of the inverted J-shaped ribs respectively. The thickness of each of the inclined blocks gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressing blocks.

3. The electrical connector module having elastic latching members of claim 2, wherein, The inverted J-shaped rib has an upright section extending upward from the ring and a U-shaped section formed at the end of the upright section. Each of the inclined blocks abuts below each of the U-shaped sections. When the inverted J-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce the distance between them and tilt inward toward the two U-shaped sections.

4. The electrical connector module having elastic latching members of claim 3, wherein, The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the inverted J-shaped ribs are located at both ends of the C-shaped ring.

5. The electrical connector module having an elastic latch member according to claim 1, wherein, The pushable rib is an M-shaped rib with a V-shaped segment in the middle. The abutting block is an inclined block that abuts against the V-shaped segment. The thickness of the inclined block gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressing blocks.

6. The electrical connector module having elastic latching members of claim 5, wherein, The M-shaped rib has two upright sections on both sides, one extending from the ring and the other extending from both ends of the V-shaped segment. When the M-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce their spacing and tilt inward toward the V-shaped segment.

7. The electrical connector module having elastic latching members of claim 6, wherein, The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped rib is located in the middle of the C-shaped ring.

8. The electrical connector module having an elastic latch member according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the elastic buckle arms has a hook at its end, each hook being located in and protruding from each of the openings, and the annular locking block being able to engage between the connector and each of the hooks.

9. The electrical connector module having an elastic latch member according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of sliders extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and a plurality of longitudinal grooves are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and the plurality of sliders are slidably connected to the plurality of longitudinal grooves.

10. The electrical connector module having an elastic latch member according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a magnetic attraction assembly, which includes at least one magnet installed on one of the mating connector and the connector, and at least one magnetically attracted component installed on the other of the mating connector and the connector, wherein when the mating connector and the connector are mated, the magnet and the magnetically attracted component attract each other magnetically.

11. An electrical connector having a resilient latch member, characterized by include: A connector body has a connector and a circumferential wall surrounding the outside of the connector, the circumferential wall having a plurality of through openings; A movable ring sleeve is vertically fitted onto the peripheral wall. The inner periphery of the movable ring sleeve extends with a plurality of top blocks, a plurality of pressing blocks, and a plurality of recessed grooves respectively disposed below each of the pressing blocks. as well as An elastic locking fastener is fitted between the peripheral wall and the movable ring. The elastic locking fastener has a ring surrounding the outside of the peripheral wall and a plurality of elastic locking arms and a plurality of outwardly pushable ribs extending upward from the ring and arranged in an alternating manner. The ends of each elastic locking arm are located in each of the openings and can be pressed against by each of the pressing blocks or arranged opposite to each of the recesses. The plurality of pressing blocks abut against the bottom of the plurality of outwardly pushable ribs. When the movable ring is pulled up, the plurality of abutting blocks push the plurality of outwardly pushing ribs toward the plurality of elastic buckle arms. The ends of each elastic buckle arm are arranged opposite to each recessed groove. When the movable ring is released, the plurality of outwardly pushing ribs elastically reset and push the plurality of abutting blocks downward until each pressing block presses against each elastic buckle arm.

12. The electrical connector having an elastic latch member according to claim 11, wherein, The outwardly pushable ribs are a pair of inverted J-shaped ribs with their openings facing inwards and opposite each other. The top abutment blocks are a pair of inclined blocks that abut the ends of each of the inverted J-shaped ribs respectively. The thickness of each of the inclined blocks gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressing blocks.

13. The electrical connector having an elastic lock piece according to claim 12, wherein, The inverted J-shaped rib has an upright section extending upward from the ring and a U-shaped section formed at the end of the upright section. Each of the inclined blocks abuts below each of the U-shaped sections. When the inverted J-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce the distance between them and tilt inward toward the two U-shaped sections.

14. The electrical connector having an elastic lock piece according to claim 13, wherein, The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the inverted J-shaped ribs are located at both ends of the C-shaped ring.

15. The electrical connector having an elastic latch member according to claim 11, wherein, The pushable rib is an M-shaped rib with a V-shaped segment in the middle. The abutting block is an inclined block that abuts against the V-shaped segment. The thickness of the inclined block gradually decreases in the direction away from the plurality of pressing blocks.

16. The electrical connector having an elastic latch member according to claim 15, wherein, The M-shaped rib has two upright sections on both sides, one extending from the ring and the other extending from both ends of the V-shaped segment. When the M-shaped rib is elastically reset, the two upright sections gradually reduce their spacing and tilt inward toward the V-shaped segment.

17. The electrical connector having an elastic latch member according to claim 16, wherein, The ring is a C-shaped ring, and the M-shaped rib is located in the middle of the C-shaped ring.

18. The electrical connector with a resilient locking element according to claim 11, characterized in that, Each of the resilient buckle arms has a hook at its end, and each hook is located in and protrudes from each of the openings.

19. The electrical connector having an elastic latch member according to claim 11, wherein, A plurality of sliders extend from one of the inner periphery of the movable ring and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and a plurality of longitudinal grooves are provided on the other of the inner periphery of the movable ring and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall, and the plurality of sliders are slidably connected to the plurality of longitudinal grooves.

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