A structure of a direct insertion type power supply connector

By employing rigid plastic components for both the female and male ends in the direct-plug power connector, combined with anti-slip bumps and sealing rings, the problem of temperature affecting insertion and extraction force is solved, achieving stable electrical connection and waterproof and dustproof performance, and enhancing operational convenience and reliability.

CN224595960UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04WUXI MUTUAL ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI MUTUAL ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing direct-plug power connectors are susceptible to the influence of ambient temperature on insertion and extraction force, affecting ease of operation and installation stability, and lack effective waterproof and dustproof design.

Method used

It adopts a two-part structure with female and male ends, both of which are rigid plastic parts. It is designed with anti-slip protrusions and sealing rings, and adds the combination of dust cap and sealing ring to ensure electrical connection stability and waterproof effect.

Benefits of technology

It achieves reliable and stable electrical connections in harsh environments, provides good anti-slip properties, meets blind insertion requirements and IP67 waterproof rating, and reduces operational errors caused by slippage.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of through-hole power connectors, and discloses a through-hole power connector structure, including a female terminal and an anti-slip protrusion. A female end shell is inserted into the surface of the female terminal, and a female end rubber dust cap is threaded to the rear end of the female end shell. A sealing ring is inserted into the inside of the female end rubber dust cap. This utility model consists of two parts, a male end and a female end, both of which are made of rigid plastic. The insertion and extraction force is basically unaffected by the ambient temperature. The male and female ends have a structure to prevent mistaken mating, which can meet the requirements of blind mating. This product adds a groove to the head of the male end to accommodate the sealing ring. The interference force between the male and female ends is large, which can ensure the IP67 waterproof effect and occupy less space. The female end is a board end, and the product uses a large-sized gold-plated machined terminal inside. When in use, the female end is fixed, and the male end can be directly inserted and removed. The head of the female end is designed with a dust cap, which is connected to the sealing gasket for protection when not in use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of through-hole power connector technology, and in particular to a through-hole power connector structure. Background Technology

[0002] A through-hole power connector is a common type of power connector. Its structure mainly includes the following key components: Pin and socket structure: This is the most basic structure of the connector. The pins are typically fixed to the circuit board, while the socket is fixed to the cable. The contact surfaces between the pins and socket need to maintain a good electrical connection to ensure the normal operation of the circuit. The shape and size of the pins and socket can be designed according to different applications. Housing structure: The connector housing is usually made of plastic or metal, and its main function is to protect the pins and socket, as well as to secure the connector. The shape and size of the housing can also be designed according to different applications, such as through-hole connectors, panel connectors, and wire harness connectors.

[0003] An existing type of direct-plug power connector structure is prone to problems when used by operators, as the insertion and extraction force is largely unaffected by ambient temperature. This can affect the ease of operation and installation stability when connecting and fixing the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a direct-insertion power connector structure.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a direct-insertion power connector structure, including a female terminal and an anti-slip protrusion, a female end shell is inserted into the surface of the female terminal, a female end rubber dust cap is threaded to the rear end of the female end shell, a sealing ring is inserted inside the female end rubber dust cap, a male end positioning member is inserted to the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap, a male end terminal is inserted inside the male end positioning member, a male end shell is threaded to the rear end of the male end positioning member, and a male end wire is fixedly connected to the rear end of the female end terminal of the male end shell.

[0006] Through the above technical solution, the rear end of the female end shell is threaded with a female end rubber dust cap, and a sealing ring is inserted inside the female end rubber dust cap, which can effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering the connector and protect the internal components from contamination and corrosion. The sealing ring is located inside the female end shell, and its front surface contacts the rear end of the female end terminal. This tight contact design further enhances the sealing effect and ensures the reliability of the connector in harsh environments.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the rear end of the female terminal contacts the front surface of the sealing ring, and the sealing ring is located inside the female terminal housing.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above solution, the male terminal is located at the rear end of the female rubber dust cap, and the male terminal is located at the rear end of the sealing ring.

[0009] With the above technical solution, the female terminal is fitted with a female outer shell, and the male terminal is inserted into the inside of the female rubber dust cap and located at the rear end of the sealing ring, so that the female terminal and the male terminal can make close contact and ensure the stability of the electrical connection.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above solution, the male end shell is located at the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap, and the male end positioning component is located at the rear end of the female end shell.

[0011] With the above technical solution, the male end positioning component is located at the rear end of the female end shell. This design allows the male end terminal to be smoothly inserted into the female end rubber dust cap, achieving a stable connection.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above solution, the male terminal is inserted into the inside of the female rubber dust cap, and the male terminal is provided inside the sealing ring.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, the number of anti-slip bumps is set to several, and the several anti-slip bumps are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the male end shell as the center.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model consists of two parts: a male end and a female end. Both the male and female ends are made of rigid plastic, and the insertion and extraction force is basically unaffected by the ambient temperature. The male and female ends have a structure to prevent mistaken insertion when mating, which can meet the requirements of blind insertion. This product adds a groove to the head of the male end and inserts a sealing ring. The interference force between the male and female ends is large, which can ensure the IP67 waterproof effect and occupy a small space. The female end is a plate end, and the product uses a large-sized gold-plated machined terminal inside. When in use, the female end is fixed and the male end can be directly inserted and removed. The head of the female end is designed with a dust cap, which is connected to the sealing gasket for protection when not in use.

[0016] This invention provides a good anti-slip effect by setting a number of anti-slip protrusions symmetrically distributed around the male end shell. This makes it easier for users to apply force when plugging and unplugging the connector, reducing operational errors caused by slipping hands. The symmetrically distributed anti-slip protrusions enhance the convenience of operation. The male end positioning component has a male end terminal inserted inside and a male end shell threaded to the rear end. The male end positioning component can ensure the accurate positioning of the male end terminal during the plugging process and prevent poor contact caused by misalignment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of key symbols:

[0022] 1. Female terminal; 2. Female housing; 3. Female rubber dust cap; 4. Sealing ring; 5. Male positioning component; 6. Male terminal; 7. Male housing; 8. Male cable; 9. Anti-slip protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] Example:

[0025] Please combine Figure 1-4 This embodiment of a direct-plug power connector structure includes a female terminal 1 and an anti-slip protrusion 9. A female end shell 2 is inserted into the surface of the female terminal 1. A female end rubber dust cap 3 is threaded to the rear end of the female end shell 2. A sealing ring 4 is inserted inside the female end rubber dust cap 3. A male end positioning member 5 is inserted into the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap 3. A male end terminal 6 is inserted inside the male end positioning member 5. A male end shell 7 is threaded to the rear end of the male end positioning member 5. A male end wire 8 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the female end terminal 1 of the male end shell 7. By setting the male end... The product consists of two parts: a male end and a female end. Both the male and female ends are made of rigid plastic, and the insertion and extraction force is basically unaffected by the ambient temperature. The male and female ends have a structure to prevent fooling when mating, which can meet the requirements of blind mating. This product adds a groove to the head of the male end and inserts a sealing ring 4. The interference force between the male and female ends is large, which can ensure the IP67 waterproof effect and occupy a small space. The female end is a plate end, and the product uses a large-sized gold-plated machined terminal inside. When in use, the female end is fixed and the male end can be directly used for insertion and extraction. The head of the female end is designed with a dust cap, which is connected to the sealing gasket for protection when not in use.

[0026] The rear end of the female housing 2 is threaded with a female rubber dust cap 3. A sealing ring 4 is inserted inside the female rubber dust cap 3, which can effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering the connector and protect the internal components from contamination and corrosion. The sealing ring 4 is located inside the female housing 2, and its front surface contacts the rear end of the female terminal 1. This tight contact design further enhances the sealing effect and ensures the reliability of the connector in harsh environments.

[0027] The rear end of the female terminal 1 contacts the front surface of the sealing ring 4, and the sealing ring 4 is located inside the female terminal housing 2.

[0028] The male terminal 6 is located at the rear end of the female rubber dust cap 3, and the male terminal 6 is located at the rear end of the sealing ring 4.

[0029] The female terminal 1 is fitted with a female housing 2, and the male terminal 6 is inserted into the inside of the female rubber dust cap 3 and located at the rear end of the sealing ring 4, so that the female terminal 1 and the male terminal 6 can make close contact and ensure the stability of the electrical connection.

[0030] The male end housing 7 is located at the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap 3, and the male end positioning component 5 is located at the rear end of the female end housing 2.

[0031] The male end positioning component 5 is located at the rear end of the female end housing 2. This design allows the male end terminal 6 to be smoothly inserted into the female end rubber dust cap 3, achieving a stable connection.

[0032] The male terminal 6 is inserted into the inside of the female rubber dust cap 3, and the male terminal 6 is provided inside the sealing ring 4.

[0033] The number of anti-slip bumps 9 is set to several, and these anti-slip bumps 9 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the male end housing 7 as the center. By setting the number of anti-slip bumps 9 to several and symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the male end housing 7 as the center, a good anti-slip effect can be provided, making it easier for users to apply force when plugging and unplugging the connector and reducing operational errors caused by slipping hands. The symmetrically distributed anti-slip bumps 9 enhance the convenience of operation. The male end positioning component 5 has a male end terminal 6 inserted inside, and the male end housing 7 is threadedly connected to the rear end. The male end positioning component 5 can ensure the accurate positioning of the male end terminal 6 during the plugging process and prevent poor contact caused by misalignment.

[0034] The implementation principle of the through-hole power connector structure in this application embodiment is as follows: It consists of two parts, a male end and a female end. Both the male and female ends are made of rigid plastic, and the insertion and extraction force is basically unaffected by ambient temperature. The male and female ends have a structure to prevent mistaken insertion, allowing for blind mating. This product adds a groove to the head of the male end and inserts a sealing ring 4. The interference force between the male and female ends is large, ensuring an IP67 waterproof rating. It occupies relatively little space. The female end is a board end, and the product internally uses a large-sized gold-plated machined terminal. During use, the female end is fixed, and the male end can be directly inserted and removed. The head is designed with a dust cap that connects to the sealing gasket for protection when not in use. Several anti-slip protrusions 9 are symmetrically distributed around the male end housing 7 to provide a good anti-slip effect, making it easier for users to apply force when plugging and unplugging the connector and reducing operational errors caused by slipping. The symmetrically distributed anti-slip protrusions 9 enhance the ease of operation. The male end positioning component 5 has a male end terminal 6 inserted inside and a male end housing 7 threadedly connected to the rear end. The male end positioning component 5 can ensure the accurate positioning of the male end terminal 6 during the plugging process and prevent poor contact caused by misalignment.

[0035] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An in-line power connector structure, characterized by comprising: Includes a female terminal (1) and an anti-slip protrusion (9). A female end shell (2) is inserted into the surface of the female terminal (1). A female end rubber dust cap (3) is threaded to the rear end of the female end shell (2). A sealing ring (4) is inserted into the inside of the female end rubber dust cap (3). A male end positioning member (5) is inserted into the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap (3). A male end terminal (6) is inserted into the inside of the male end positioning member (5). A male end shell (7) is threaded to the rear end of the male end positioning member (5). A male end wire (8) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the female terminal (1) of the male end shell (7).

2. The in-line power connector structure of claim 1, wherein: The rear end of the female terminal (1) is in contact with the front surface of the sealing ring (4), which is located inside the female housing (2).

3. The structure of the in-line power connector of claim 1, wherein: The male terminal (6) is located at the rear end of the female rubber dust cap (3), and the male terminal (6) is located at the rear end of the sealing ring (4).

4. The in-line power connector structure of claim 1, wherein: The male end shell (7) is located at the rear end of the female end rubber dust cap (3), and the male end positioning member (5) is located at the rear end of the female end shell (2).

5. The through-hole power connector structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The male terminal (6) is inserted into the inside of the female rubber dust cap (3), and the male terminal (6) is provided inside the sealing ring (4).

6. The in-line power connector structure of claim 1, wherein: The number of anti-slip bumps (9) is set to several, and the several anti-slip bumps (9) are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the male end shell (7) as the center.