An automotive connector with a sealed mating structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automotive connector with a sealed mating structure, including a male and a female connector. The male connector has multiple insertion heads fixedly installed inside, and the female connector has a connector that mates with the multiple insertion heads fixedly installed inside. Two connecting plates are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the male and female connectors. A fixing plate is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each connecting plate, and a fixing pin is slidably installed through the outer wall of each connecting plate. Each fixing plate has an insertion hole on its inner wall that mates with the fixing pins of the same group. A lever is fixedly installed at the end of each fixing pin. This utility model, by setting the mating method between the fixing pin and the insertion hole and by providing a continuous elastic force through a fixing spring, ensures that the fixing pin can be securely inserted into the insertion hole, achieving a reliable connection between the male and female connectors. This effectively prevents the connector from loosening or falling off under automotive vibration conditions, improving the stability and safety of the connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive connector technology, and in particular to an automotive connector with a sealed mating structure. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive connectors are key components in automotive electronic systems that enable electrical or signal transmission. Their core function is to bridge circuit breaks or isolated circuits, ensuring the smooth flow of current or signals so that the entire system can function properly.

[0003] With the development of the automotive industry, the performance requirements for automotive connectors are becoming increasingly stringent, especially in terms of sealing performance and connection stability. Existing automotive connectors have insufficiently stable mating and fixing structures during use. They may loosen or even fall off due to vibrations during vehicle operation, posing safety hazards and lacking practicality. Therefore, it is necessary to redesign an automotive connector with a sealed mating structure to address the above issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automotive connector with a sealed mating structure.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automotive connector with a sealed mating structure includes a male and a female connector. The male connector has multiple insertion heads fixedly installed inside, and the female connector has a connector that mates with the multiple insertion heads fixedly installed inside. Two connecting plates are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the male and female connectors. A fixing plate is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each connecting plate, and a fixing pin is slidably installed through the outer wall of each connecting plate. Each fixing plate has an insertion hole on its inner wall that mates with the fixing pins in the same group. A lever is fixedly installed at the end of each fixing pin, and a fixing spring is installed on the outer wall of each fixing pin. Both ends of each fixing spring are elastically connected to the inner wall of the lever and the outer wall of the connecting plate, respectively. A compression plate is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one of the fixing plates on the outer wall of the male connector. A sliding rod is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the male connector via a moving frame. A moving plate is slidably installed on the outer wall of the sliding rod via a limiting mechanism. The outer wall of the moving plate is connected to the inner wall of the moving frame via a reset mechanism, and the outer wall of the moving plate is connected to the outer wall of the compression plate via a connecting mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting rod fixedly installed inside the movable frame, the limiting rod sliding through the movable plate.

[0008] Preferably, the reset mechanism includes a reset spring installed on the outer wall of the slide bar, and the two ends of the reset spring are elastically connected to the outer wall of the moving plate and the inner wall of the moving frame, respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting mechanism includes a connecting rod fixedly installed on the outer wall of the movable plate, and the end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extrusion plate.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the male head, and the sealing gasket is made of rubber.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the female head is provided with a sealing groove that mates with the sealing gasket, and the opening of the sealing groove is the same size as the sealing gasket.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. By setting the matching method between the fixing pin and the socket, and by providing a continuous elastic force through the fixing spring, the fixing pin can be firmly inserted into the socket, realizing a reliable connection between the male and female connectors. This effectively prevents the connector from loosening or falling off in the vibration environment of automobiles, and improves the stability and safety of the connection.

[0014] 2. By setting a mating structure of sealing gasket and sealing groove, when the male and female connectors are mated, the sealing gasket can be tightly embedded in the sealing groove to form an effective sealing structure, preventing moisture, dust and other impurities from entering the connector, which significantly improves the sealing performance of the connector and extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automotive connector with a sealing docking structure proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of an automotive connector with a sealing docking structure proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of an automotive connector with a sealing and mating structure proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the diagram.

[0020] In the diagram: 1 Male head, 2 Female head, 3 Insert head, 4 Plug, 5 Connecting plate, 6 Fixing plate, 7 Fixing pin, 8 Toggle block, 9 Fixing spring, 10 Sealing gasket, 11 Squeezing plate, 12 Moving frame, 13 Slide rod, 14 Limiting rod, 15 Moving plate, 16 Return spring, 17 Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-5 A car connector with a sealed mating structure includes a male head 1 and a female head 2. Multiple insertion heads 3 are fixedly installed inside the male head 1, and a plug 4 that mates with the multiple insertion heads 3 is fixedly installed inside the female head 2. Two connecting plates 5 are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the male head 1 and the female head 2. A fixing plate 6 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each connecting plate 5. A fixing pin 7 is slidably installed through the outer wall of each connecting plate 5. An insertion hole that mates with the fixing pin 7 is opened on the inner wall of each fixing plate 6. A lever 8 is fixedly installed at the end of each fixing pin 7. A fixing spring 9 is installed on the outer wall of each fixing pin 7. Both ends of each fixing spring 9 are elastically connected to the inner wall of the lever 8 and the outer wall of the connecting plate 5, respectively.

[0023] A sealing gasket 10 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the male connector 1. The sealing gasket 10 is made of rubber and has good elasticity and aging resistance. When the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 are mated, the sealing gasket 10 can undergo elastic deformation, tightly filling the gap and effectively preventing the intrusion of water vapor, dust and other impurities. The inner wall of the female connector 2 has a sealing groove that matches the sealing gasket 10. The opening of the sealing groove is the same size as the sealing gasket 10. The size matching between the sealing groove and the sealing gasket 10 ensures that the sealing gasket 10 can be completely embedded in the groove to form a sealing structure when mated, which greatly improves the sealing performance and meets the protection requirements under the complex working conditions of automobiles.

[0024] A pressing plate 11 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of a connecting plate 5 on the outer wall of the male head 1. A sliding rod 13 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the male head 1 via a moving frame 12. A moving plate 15 is slidably installed on the outer wall of the sliding rod 13 via a limiting mechanism. The limiting mechanism includes a limiting rod 14 fixedly installed inside the moving frame 12. The limiting rod 14 slides through the moving plate 15. The limiting rod 14 is set parallel to the sliding rod 13. The double guiding structure ensures that the moving plate 15 does not shift or rotate during the sliding process, ensuring that the reset mechanism and the connecting mechanism operate stably and reliably.

[0025] The outer wall of the movable plate 15 is connected to the inner wall of the movable frame 12 through a reset mechanism. The reset mechanism includes a reset spring 16 installed on the outer wall of the slide rod 13. The two ends of the reset spring 16 are elastically connected to the outer wall of the movable plate 15 and the inner wall of the movable frame 12, respectively. The reset spring 16 is in a compressed state when the connector is docked, storing elastic potential energy. When unlocked, it releases energy to push the movable plate 15 to reset. Through the connecting mechanism, it drives the pressing plate 11 to generate a separation thrust, making it easier to separate the male head 1 and the female head 2. The outer wall of the movable plate 15 is connected to the outer wall of the pressing plate 11 through the connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a connecting rod 17 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the movable plate 15. The end of the connecting rod 17 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pressing plate 11. The connecting rod 17 transmits the linear motion of the movable plate 15 to the pressing plate 11, realizing the synchronous action of the pressing plate 11 and the movable plate 15 during the docking process, ensuring that the force of the reset mechanism can effectively act on the separation operation of the male head 1 and the female head 2.

[0026] When using this utility model, when docking the male head 1 and the female head 2, first move the levers 8 on both sides. At this time, the fixing pin 7 slides outward along the connecting plate 5 under the action of the levers 8. The fixing spring 9 is compressed and accumulates elastic potential energy. After the fixing pin 7 is completely removed from the insertion hole range of the fixing plate 6, align the front end of the male head 1 with the docking surface of the female head 2 so that the insertion head 3 inside the male head 1 and the insertion connector 4 inside the female head 2 are precisely aligned. At the same time, ensure that the sealing gasket 10 on the inner wall of the male head 1 and the sealing groove on the inner wall of the female head 2 are on the same axis.

[0027] Then, the male head 1 and female head 2 are slowly pushed closer to each other, and the insertion head 3 is gradually inserted into the connector 4 to form an electrical connection. The rubber sealing gasket 10 is gradually embedded into the sealing groove under the pressure and undergoes elastic deformation, filling the gap between the two to form a preliminary seal. When the male head 1 and female head 2 are completely fitted, the fixing pin 7 on the connecting plate 5 and the insertion hole on the fixing plate 6 are exactly at the same horizontal line. At this time, the lever 8 is released, the fixing spring 9 releases elastic potential energy, pushes the fixing pin 7 to slide inward along the connecting plate 5 and accurately inserts into the corresponding insertion hole, completing the mechanical locking of the male head 1 and female head 2.

[0028] During this process, the pressing plate 11 on the outer wall of the male head 1 pushes the connecting rod 17 synchronously with the docking action, causing the moving plate 15 to slide along the sliding rod 13 and the limiting rod 14 into the moving frame 12. The return spring 16 is compressed. When it is necessary to separate the male head 1 and the female head 2, the toggle block 8 is moved again to make the fixing pin 7 exit the insertion hole. The elastic force of the return spring 16 is transmitted to the pressing plate 11 through the moving plate 15 and the connecting rod 17, generating an auxiliary separation thrust, which makes it easy to separate the two. At the same time, the sealing gasket 10 returns to its original state, ensuring that the sealing effect is not affected during the next docking.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automotive connector provided with a sealed counter-structure, comprising a male head (1) and a female head (2), characterized in that, The male connector (1) has multiple insertion heads (3) fixedly installed inside, and the female connector (2) has a connector (4) fixedly installed inside to mate with the multiple insertion heads (3). Two connecting plates (5) are fixedly installed on the outer walls of both the male connector (1) and the female connector (2). A fixing plate (6) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of each connecting plate (5). A fixing pin (7) is slidably installed through the outer wall of each connecting plate (5). An insertion hole is provided on the inner wall of each fixing plate (6) to mate with the fixing pin (7) in the same group. A lever (8) is fixedly installed at the end of each fixing pin (7). Each wall is equipped with a fixing spring (9), and both ends of each fixing spring (9) are elastically connected to the inner wall of the same group of levers (8) and the outer wall of the connecting plate (5). A pressing plate (11) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of a connecting plate (5) on the outer wall of the male head (1). A sliding rod (13) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the male head (1) through a moving frame (12). A moving plate (15) is slidably installed on the outer wall of the sliding rod (13) through a limiting mechanism. The outer wall of the moving plate (15) is connected to the inner wall of the moving frame (12) through a reset mechanism. The outer wall of the moving plate (15) is connected to the outer wall of the pressing plate (11) through a connecting mechanism.

2. The automotive connector provided with a sealed butt joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism includes a limiting rod (14) fixedly installed inside the movable frame (12), and the limiting rod (14) slides through the movable plate (15).

3. The automotive connector provided with a sealed butt joint structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reset mechanism includes a reset spring (16) installed on the outer wall of the slide bar (13), and the two ends of the reset spring (16) are elastically connected to the outer wall of the moving plate (15) and the inner wall of the moving frame (12), respectively.

4. The automotive connector provided with a sealed butt joint structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism includes a connecting rod (17) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the movable plate (15), and the end of the connecting rod (17) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extrusion plate (11).

5. The automotive connector provided with a sealed butt joint structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (10) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the male head (1), and the sealing gasket (10) is made of rubber.

6. The automotive connector provided with a sealed butt joint structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the female head (2) is provided with a sealing groove that matches the sealing gasket (10), and the opening of the sealing groove is the same size as the sealing gasket (10).

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