A connector socket

Abstract

The application discloses a connector socket, comprising a shell and a lock cover plate, the lock cover plate can be used for cooperating with a lock body on a plug, the shell is provided with a convex ridge, the lock cover plate is rotatably installed on the convex ridge through a rotating shaft, a clamping groove is formed in the convex ridge, and the edge of the lock cover plate can be clamped into the clamping groove to form an interference fit after the lock cover plate is turned and opened. The application solves the problem of the falling of the lock cover plate by arranging the clamping groove structure, and the risk of accidental closing of the lock cover plate is eliminated, so that the operation safety of the connector in a vibrating environment is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of connectors, and more particularly to a connector socket. Background Technology

[0002] In various electronic devices and electrical systems, metal connectors are key components for achieving electrical connections and signal transmission, and their performance stability and reliability are of paramount importance. Metal connectors typically consist of a plug and a socket. When the plug is inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure connection under various operating conditions and to prevent loosening or even disconnection due to vibration, external impact, or other factors, a locking mechanism is generally used to lock the plug and socket in place.

[0003] In existing metal connector locking structures, a common arrangement is to place the locking body on the plug and the locking cover on the socket. This design is theoretically reasonable, aiming to achieve reliable locking through the cooperation between the cover and the body. However, in actual connection operations, when the cover is opened for connection, it will automatically fall under its own weight, continuously colliding with the socket or other components. Due to the high hardness of the metal cover, the impact force generated during the collision can damage the cover's structure, causing problems such as deformation and cracks, thus affecting the cover's normal use and lifespan. Furthermore, the continuous collision of the cover will generate vibration, which will be transmitted to the internal terminals through the connector. The internal terminals are the core components for achieving electrical connections, and their mechanical stability plays a decisive role in the reliability of signal transmission and electrical connections. Vibration can lead to loose terminals, poor contact, and even damage to the terminals, seriously affecting the electrical performance of the metal connector. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a connector socket that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: On one hand, a connector socket is provided, including: a housing and a locking cover plate, the locking cover plate being used to engage with a locking body on a plug for locking, the housing having a protrusion, the locking cover plate being rotatably mounted on the protrusion via a rotating shaft, the protrusion having a slot, and after the locking cover plate is flipped open, the edge of the locking cover plate being able to engage with the slot to form an interference fit.

[0006] Furthermore, the edge of the latch cover plate is interference-fitted with the slot.

[0007] Furthermore, a rocker arm is provided on the side of the latch cover that is away from the rotating shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, there are two protrusions, which are arranged symmetrically, and each protrusion is provided with a slot.

[0009] Furthermore, a rubber core is provided inside the housing, and a socket terminal is provided inside the rubber core.

[0010] Furthermore, the housing has a plug-in end that can be inserted into the plug, and the socket terminal is provided with a finger cap on the side facing the plug-in end.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing, the rubber core, the socket terminal, and the anti-touch finger cap are integrally molded parts.

[0012] Furthermore, the core is provided with an interlocking component, and the interlocking component is provided with a signal terminal.

[0013] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is also provided on the said rubber core, and the temperature sensor is arranged adjacent to the socket terminal and the signal terminal.

[0014] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the protrusion, and an elastic buckle is provided on the inner side of the locking cover plate, which can engage with the limiting groove.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By setting a slot on the protruding ribs of the housing, the edge of the latch cover, when opened to its maximum angle, is engaged to form a precise micro-interference fit. This structural design effectively solves the problem of the latch cover automatically falling after opening, avoiding structural damage to the latch cover due to collisions and extending its service life. Furthermore, it reduces the transmission of vibration to internal structural components, ensuring the mechanical stability of internal structural components and the electrical performance of the connector. Simultaneously, it maintains the connector's protective effect, preventing foreign object intrusion and reducing the risk of electrical failures. In addition, it facilitates the connection of the latch body, improves connection efficiency and reliability, enhances equipment operational stability, and reduces economic losses and safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector socket described in an embodiment of this application (locking cover closed). Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector socket described in an embodiment of this application (with the latch cover open). Fig. 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector socket described in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 101. Protruding rib; 102. Slot; 1011. Limiting slot; 2. Locking cover plate; 201. Elastic buckle; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Rocker; 5. Glue core; 6. Socket terminal; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. Interlocking component; 9. Anti-touch finger cap. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] like Figs. 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a connector socket, including: a housing 1 and a locking cover 2. The locking cover 2 can be used to lock with a locking body on the plug. The housing 1 is provided with a protrusion 101. The locking cover 2 is rotatably mounted on the protrusion 101 via a rotating shaft 3. The protrusion 101 is provided with a slot 102. After the locking cover 2 is flipped open, the edge of the locking cover 2 can be inserted into the slot 102 to form an interference fit.

[0023] Based on the above solution, a protrusion 101 is provided on the housing 1, and the locking cover 2 is rotatably mounted on the protrusion 101 via a rotating shaft 3. A slot 102 is also provided on the protrusion 101. When it is necessary to open the locking cover 2 for connection, the locking cover 2 is flipped open around the rotating shaft 3. When flipped to its maximum angle, the edge of the locking cover 2 will engage with the slot 102 on the protrusion 101. At this time, the slot 102 and the edge of the locking cover 2 form a precise micro-interference fit. This interference fit generates a certain resistance, which can reliably counteract the weight of the locking cover 2 itself and the tendency for it to fall due to external vibrations, thereby effectively preventing the locking cover 2 from automatically falling after being opened.

[0024] The connector socket provided in this application has significant advantages. First, by providing a slot 102 on the protrusion 101 of the housing 1, the edge of the locking cover 2 is engaged with the slot 102 when opened to its maximum angle, forming a precise micro-interference fit. This successfully solves the problem of the locking cover 2 automatically falling after opening in the prior art. This improvement avoids continuous collisions caused by the unlocked locking cover 2 falling automatically, fundamentally protecting the structure of the locking cover 2 itself, preventing deformation, cracks, and other damage due to collisions, and extending the service life of the locking cover 2. Second, by avoiding continuous collision vibrations of the locking cover 2, the transmission of vibrations to internal structural components (such as the socket terminal 6) is effectively reduced, ensuring the mechanical stability of the internal socket terminal 6, reducing the risk of loosening, poor contact, or even damage to the socket terminal 6, thereby ensuring the stable and reliable electrical performance of the metal connector. Furthermore, the locking cover 2 no longer fails due to frequent impacts, maintaining the connector's excellent protective effect. It effectively prevents dust, moisture, and other foreign objects from entering the connector, avoiding damage to the socket terminals 6 and electrical connections, and reducing the probability of electrical faults such as short circuits. Finally, this design ensures that the locking cover 2 remains stable after being opened, facilitating the connection operation between the locking body on the plug and the socket. This improves the efficiency and reliability of the entire connection process, helps enhance the overall operational stability and safety of the equipment, reduces cascading equipment failures caused by connector malfunctions, and minimizes economic losses and safety hazards.

[0025] Furthermore, the edge of the latching cover 2 is interference-fitted with the slot 102. Due to the characteristics of the interference fit, the size of the edge of the latching cover 2 is slightly larger than the size of the slot 102. This causes the edge of the latching cover 2 to press against the slot 102 when it is engaged, while the slot 102 also applies a reverse, equal, and opposite pressing force to the edge of the latching cover 2. This mutual pressing force forms a tight connection, generating significant friction and resistance. This resistance can more effectively counteract the tendency of the latching cover 2 to fall due to its own weight and vibrations from the external environment, ensuring that the latching cover 2 can remain stably in the open position after being opened and will not fall automatically.

[0026] Furthermore, a rocker arm 4 is provided on the side of the locking cover 2 opposite to the rotating shaft 3. When the operator needs to flip the locking cover 2, since the rocker arm 4 is located away from the rotating shaft 3, according to the lever principle, with the rotating shaft 3 as the fulcrum and the rocker arm 4 as the point of force application, the operator only needs to apply a small force to the rocker arm 4 to generate a large torque, so that the locking cover 2 can be smoothly flipped upwards and opened around the rotating shaft 3, and can be more easily locked into the slot 102. Similarly, when it is necessary to close the locking cover 2, the operator can apply a reverse force to the rocker arm 4, which can also easily and quickly disengage the edge of the locking cover 2 from the slot 102 and return it to the closed position.

[0027] Generally, two protrusions 101 are provided, arranged symmetrically, and each protrusion 101 is provided with a slot 102. When the locking cover 2 is mounted on the two symmetrical protrusions 101 via the rotating shaft 3, the two protrusions 101 provide balanced support to the locking cover 2 from both sides, making the force on the locking cover 2 more even during rotation and avoiding problems such as skewing and jamming that may be caused by unilateral support, thus ensuring the smooth rotation of the locking cover 2. When the locking cover 2 is flipped open to its maximum angle, its edges can simultaneously engage with the slots 102 on the two protrusions 101. At this time, the resistance generated by the interference fit between the two slots 102 and the edges of the locking cover 2 acts on the locking cover 2 from two symmetrical directions, further enhancing the stability of the locking cover 2 in the open state.

[0028] In some embodiments, a rubber core 5 is provided within the housing 1, and a socket terminal 6 is disposed within the rubber core 5. The rubber core 5 is typically made of a material with good insulation properties, a certain degree of elasticity, and wear resistance. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the plug's pins insert into the rubber core 5 to achieve electrical connection with the socket terminal 6. The rubber core 5 provides stable support and fixation for the socket terminal 6, ensuring it maintains an accurate position and orientation during insertion, and guaranteeing tight and reliable contact between the pins and the terminal. Simultaneously, the insulation properties of the rubber core 5 effectively prevent short circuits between adjacent terminals, avoiding interference with signal transmission quality. Furthermore, the elasticity and wear resistance of the rubber core 5 act as a buffer during insertion, reducing friction and impact between the pins and the terminal, protecting the terminal from damage, and extending its service life.

[0029] Meanwhile, the housing 1 has a plug-in end that can be inserted into the plug, and a protective finger cap 9 is provided on the side of the socket terminal 6 facing the plug-in end. In the normal operating state of the connector socket, the socket terminal 6 carries a certain voltage, posing a risk of electric shock. When the plug is not inserted, the plug-in end is in an open state, and a person or tool may accidentally come into contact with the internal socket terminal 6. The protective finger cap 9 is made of insulating material, which tightly covers the portion of the socket terminal 6 facing the plug-in end, forming a reliable insulating barrier. Because the insulating material has good electrical insulation properties, it can effectively prevent current from passing through. When a person or tool comes into contact with the plug-in end, they first come into contact with the protective finger cap 9, rather than the live socket terminal 6, thus avoiding electric shock accidents and ensuring the safety of operators and equipment users.

[0030] It is worth noting that the housing 1, the rubber core 5, the socket terminal 6, and the anti-touch finger cap 9 are all integrally molded parts. During the integral molding process, specific molds and molding techniques ensure seamless fusion of these four components at the material level. The housing 1, as the external frame of the entire connector socket, provides rigid support for the internal components, ensuring the structural stability of the connector under various usage scenarios and enabling it to withstand certain external forces without deformation or damage. The rubber core 5 is tightly integrated with the housing 1 during integral molding. Its excellent insulation properties effectively isolate the socket terminal 6, preventing short circuits between adjacent terminals, while providing stable positioning and support for the socket terminal 6, ensuring precise mating between the pins and terminals. The socket terminal 6, as a key component for electrical connection, is firmly fixed inside the rubber core 5 and housing 1 during integral molding, reducing the risk of loosening due to vibration or frequent insertion and removal. The anti-touch finger cap 9 is seamlessly integrated with the portion of the socket terminal 6 facing the insertion end, utilizing the properties of insulating materials to form a reliable insulating barrier, preventing accidental contact of the human body or tools with the live socket terminal 6, ensuring safe use. This one-piece design allows the various components to cooperate and support each other, forming an organic whole and working together to perform the various functions of the connector.

[0031] Meanwhile, an interlocking component 8 is provided on the rubber core 5, and a signal terminal is provided on the interlocking component 8. The interlocking component 8 is made of insulating material and provides a mounting base for the signal terminal.

[0032] Optionally, a temperature sensor 7 is also provided on the core 5, and the temperature sensor 7 is arranged adjacent to the socket terminal 6 and the signal terminal. The socket terminal 6 and the signal terminal are the core components of the connector for electrical connection and signal transmission. Under normal operating conditions, current passing through these terminals generates a certain amount of heat, the degree of which is closely related to factors such as current magnitude, contact resistance, and heat dissipation conditions. When abnormal conditions such as increased contact resistance, overload current, or poor heat dissipation occur, the heat generated by the terminals will increase sharply. The temperature sensor 7 utilizes the temperature sensitivity of the thermal element to sense changes in the ambient temperature in real time and accurately. Since the temperature sensor 7 is arranged adjacent to the socket terminal 6 and the signal terminal, it can quickly and accurately detect the temperature of these two key components. When the detected temperature exceeds a preset safety threshold, the temperature sensor 7 converts the temperature signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to the protection circuit through a specific circuit. After receiving the abnormal temperature signal, the protection circuit will quickly trigger corresponding protection measures, such as cutting off the circuit, reducing the current, and issuing an alarm, thereby preventing serious safety hazards such as thermal aging of insulation materials, annealing of the socket terminal 6 and the signal terminal, or even fire caused by excessive temperature.

[0033] Generally, the outer side of the protruding rib 101 is provided with a limiting groove 1011, and the inner side of the locking cover plate 2 is provided with an elastic buckle 201, which can engage with the limiting groove 1011. From the perspective of ease of installation, this snap-fit ​​design greatly simplifies the installation process. Operators do not need to use complex tools or perform cumbersome operations; they only need to align the locking cover plate 2 with the protruding rib 101 and apply appropriate pressure, and the elastic buckle 201 will automatically engage with the limiting groove 1011, greatly shortening installation time and improving production efficiency.

[0034] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0035] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0036] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and 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.

[0037] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A connector socket, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) and the locking cover (2) are used to lock together with the locking body on the plug. The housing (1) has a protrusion (101). The locking cover (2) is rotatably mounted on the protrusion (101) via a rotating shaft (3). The protrusion (101) has a slot (102). After the locking cover (2) is flipped open, the edge of the locking cover (2) can be inserted into the slot (102) to form an interference fit.

2. The connector socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the latch cover (2) is interference-fitted with the slot (102).

3. The connector socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking cover plate (2) is provided with a rocker plate (4) on the side opposite to the rotating shaft (3).

4. The connector socket according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, There are two protrusions (101), which are arranged symmetrically, and each protrusion (101) is provided with a slot (102).

5. The connector socket according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a core (5), and the core (5) is provided with a socket terminal (6).

6. The connector socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (1) has a plug end that can be plugged into the plug, and the socket terminal (6) is provided with a finger cap (9) facing the plug end.

7. The connector socket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (1), the core (5), the socket terminal (6), and the anti-touch finger cap (9) are integrally molded parts.

8. The connector socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, An interlocking component (8) is provided on the core (5), and a signal terminal is provided on the interlocking component (8).

9. The connector socket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The core (5) is also provided with a temperature sensor (7), and the temperature sensor (7) is arranged adjacent to the socket terminal (6) and the signal terminal.

10. The connector socket according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The outer side of the protrusion (101) is provided with a limiting groove (1011), and the inner side of the locking cover plate (2) is provided with an elastic buckle (201). The elastic buckle (201) can cooperate with the limiting groove (1011) to engage.

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