Camera connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera connector, include: shell, electricity connection subassembly, first sealing, and fixing piece, the shell includes base, one side of base is equipped with the counter socket, the other side of base is equipped with counter recess, be equipped with the mounting boss in counter recess, electricity connection subassembly installs in mounting boss, one end of electricity connection subassembly goes into the inner chamber of counter socket, the other end of electricity connection subassembly goes out counter recess, first sealing and fixing piece install in counter socket. This camera connector can guarantee the connecting performance, reduce the precision requirement to part component simultaneously, and can adapt to the car vibration environment, ensure image transmission stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a camera connector, which is mainly used in automotive cameras to meet the multifunctional image requirements of in-vehicle systems and ensure that the image is not affected during vehicle vibration. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of connectors, especially those used in automotive cameras, the precision requirements for products and components are extremely high. This not only increases the difficulty and cost of the manufacturing process, but also makes the fit between components easily affected in the vibrating environment of automobiles, which may lead to unstable connections and thus affect the transmission quality of camera images. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a camera connector that can reduce the precision requirements of some components while ensuring connection performance, and can adapt to the vibration environment of automobiles to ensure stable image transmission.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A camera connector includes: a housing, a power receiving component, a first sealing element, and a fixing element; the housing includes a base, a mating sleeve is provided on one side of the base, a mating groove is provided on the other side of the base, a mounting boss is provided in the mating groove, the power receiving component is mounted on the mounting boss, one end of the power receiving component extends into the inner cavity of the mating sleeve, and the other end of the power receiving component extends out of the mating groove, and the first sealing element and the fixing element are installed in the mating sleeve.

[0006] Furthermore, the fixing member is a fixing sleeve, and a first positioning groove is provided on the inner bottom wall of the insert sleeve along the axial direction. A limiting arm that cooperates with the first positioning groove is provided on the bottom wall of the fixing sleeve, and a second positioning groove is provided on the limiting arm.

[0007] The inner top wall of the insert sleeve is provided with a first locking groove, and the top wall of the fixed sleeve is provided with a second locking groove that matches the first locking groove.

[0008] The top wall of the insert sleeve is provided with a locking groove, which communicates with the first locking groove and the second locking groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a third positioning groove is provided on the inner top wall of the insert sleeve, and a positioning block that mates with the third positioning groove is provided on the top wall of the fixed sleeve.

[0010] The left and right sides of the insert sleeve are respectively provided with slots, and the left and right sides of the fixing sleeve are respectively provided with buckles that match the slots.

[0011] During assembly, the first locking groove corresponds to the second locking groove, the limiting arm is embedded in the first positioning groove, the positioning block is locked in the third positioning groove, and the buckle is locked in the slot, so that the fixing member is fixed in the interlocking sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, support bosses are formed at the four corners of the base, and connecting holes are formed on the support bosses respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is provided with at least one positioning post and at least one positioning hole on the side where the mating sleeve is located.

[0014] Furthermore, the interlocking groove is provided with an interlocking limiting groove on its circumferential side.

[0015] Furthermore, the power connection assembly includes a power connection terminal group and an insulating component. The insulating component is injection molded onto the power connection terminal group, and both ends of the power connection terminal group extend out of the insulating component.

[0016] Furthermore, the power terminal group includes multiple power terminals, each of which includes a fixing part and a power receiving part respectively connected to both ends of the fixing part. The insulating member is formed on the fixing part of the power terminal by injection molding.

[0017] Furthermore, the first sealing element is a sealing ring, and the outer periphery of the sealing ring is provided with a sealing lip, which abuts against the inner sidewall of the mating sleeve.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a second seal, wherein a sealing groove is provided on the mounting boss, the second seal is disposed in the sealing groove, and the other end of the power connection component extends out of the sealing groove and out of the second seal.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The camera connector of this utility model has a reasonable structural design. By setting up a shell, power connection components, a first sealing element and a fixing element, and optimizing the matching relationship of each component, the precision requirements of the product and components are reduced, and the manufacturing difficulty and cost are reduced.

[0021] The fastener and the mating sleeve are engaged by a variety of positioning and locking structures (such as the limiting arm and the first positioning groove, the positioning block and the third positioning groove, the buckle and the slot, etc.), which makes the connection more stable and can effectively ensure the stability of the connection during vehicle vibration, thereby ensuring that image transmission is not affected.

[0022] The inclusion of a first and a second seal improves the connector's sealing performance, effectively preventing moisture, dust, and other contaminants from entering the connector and ensuring its normal operation.

[0023] The support boss and connection hole on the base facilitate the installation and fixation of the connector; the positioning post and mating limit groove facilitate the precise mating of the connector with other components, improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the camera connector of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram of the camera connector;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the camera connector;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the camera connector; Attached image description:

[0029] 1. Outer shell; 11. Base; 12. Interlocking sleeve; 121. First positioning groove; 122. First locking groove; 123. Third positioning groove; 124. Snap groove; 125. Interlocking groove; 13. Mounting boss; 14. Sealing groove; 141. Supporting boss; 15. Connecting hole; 16. Positioning pin; 17. Positioning hole; 18. Interlocking limiting groove; 19.

[0030] 2. Power connection assembly; 21. Power connection terminal group; 211. Fixing part; 212. Insulating part; 22.

[0031] First sealing element 3; sealing outer lip 31;

[0032] Fixing component 4; limiting arm 41; second positioning groove 411; second locking groove 42; positioning block 43; buckle 44;

[0033] Second seal 5. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical direction," "up," "down," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a camera connector, including a housing 1, a power connection component 2, a first sealing element 3, a fixing element 4, and a second sealing element 5.

[0038] In this embodiment, the outer shell 1 is an injection-molded plastic shell, and the power connection component 2 is directly fixedly connected during the injection molding of the outer shell 1. The outer shell 1 includes a base 11, one side of which is integrally formed with a mating sleeve 12, and the other side of the base 11 has a mating groove 13, within which a mounting boss 14 is provided. Supporting bosses 15 are formed at the four corners of the base 11, and connecting holes 16 are formed on the supporting bosses 15 respectively, through which the connector can be fixedly installed in the corresponding position. Two positioning posts 17 and two positioning holes 18 are also provided on the side of the base 11 where the mating sleeve 12 is located, for positioning and engagement with other components during assembly. A mating limiting groove 19 is provided around the periphery of the mating groove 13 to facilitate precise mating with mating components.

[0039] In this embodiment, the power connection assembly 2 is mounted on the mounting boss 14. The power connection assembly 2 includes a power connection terminal group 21 and an insulating member 22. The insulating member 22 is injection molded onto the power connection terminal group 21, and both ends of the power connection terminal group 21 protrude from the insulating member 22.

[0040] The terminal block assembly 21 includes multiple terminals, each of which includes a vertical fixing part 211 and horizontal connecting parts 212 connected to both ends of the fixing part 211. An insulating member 22 is formed on the fixing part 211 of the terminal block by injection molding. One end of the terminal block assembly 2 extends into the inner cavity of the mating sleeve 12 for electrical connection with the corresponding part of the male connector; the other end of the terminal block assembly 2 extends out of the mating groove 13 for mating connection with the connector on the PCB board.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first sealing element 3 is a sealing ring with a sealing lip 31 on its outer periphery. The first sealing element 3 is installed inside the mating sleeve 12, and the sealing lip 31 abuts against the inner side wall of the mating sleeve 12 to achieve a sealing effect.

[0042] In this embodiment, the fixing member 4 is a fixing sleeve. A first positioning groove 121 is formed along the axial direction on the inner bottom wall of the insert sleeve 12. A limiting arm 41, which mates with the first positioning groove 121, protrudes from the bottom wall of the fixing sleeve. A second positioning groove 411 is formed on the limiting arm 41. A first locking groove 122 and a third positioning groove 123 are formed on the inner top wall of the insert sleeve 12. A second locking groove 42, matching the first locking groove 122, is formed on the top wall of the fixing sleeve. A positioning block 43, mates with the third positioning groove 123, is also formed on the top wall of the fixing sleeve. Slots 124 are formed on the left and right sides of the insert sleeve 12. Buckles 44, matching the slots 124, are formed on the left and right sides of the fixing sleeve. A buckle groove 125 is formed on the top wall of the insert sleeve 12, communicating with the first locking groove 122 and the second locking groove 42.

[0043] During assembly, the first locking groove 122 corresponds to the second locking groove 42, the limiting arm 41 is embedded in the first positioning groove 121, the positioning block 43 is locked in the third positioning groove 123, and the buckle 44 is locked in the slot 124, so that the fixing member 4 is firmly fixed in the interlocking sleeve 12, thereby pressing and fixing the first sealing member 3.

[0044] The first locking groove 122, the second locking groove 42, the second positioning groove 411, and the locking groove 125 are used to limit and fix the connector when it is connected to the male connector.

[0045] In this embodiment, the camera connector also includes a second seal 5. A sealing groove 141 is formed on the mounting boss 14. Adhesive is applied into the sealing groove 141, and the second seal 5 is formed after the adhesive cures. The other end of the power connection component 2 extends out of the sealing groove 141 and out of the second seal 5, further improving the sealing performance of the connector.

[0046] The assembly process for this camera connector is as follows:

[0047] The electrical terminal group is injection molded in one step (to form the preliminary structure of the insulating part) to obtain an electrical connection assembly with an insulating structure;

[0048] The electrical components are then subjected to secondary injection molding to form a plastic shell, and the insulation structure is improved to form a complete electrical assembly.

[0049] Insert the seal (sealant ring) into the plastic housing;

[0050] The fastener (fastening sleeve) is assembled into the plastic housing;

[0051] Apply glue to the terminal slot area to prevent poor airtightness and complete the assembly of the entire connector.

[0052] When in use, the camera connector is assembled and connected to both the male connector and the PCB board connector to achieve signal transmission and connection functions.

[0053] The above description merely illustrates the preferred technical solution of this utility model, and while the description is relatively specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A camera connector, characterized by: include: The device comprises a housing, a power connection assembly, a first seal, and a fixing member; the housing includes a base, one side of which is provided with a mating sleeve, and the other side of which is provided with a mating groove, the mating groove having a mounting boss, the power connection assembly being mounted on the mounting boss, one end of the power connection assembly extending into the inner cavity of the mating sleeve, and the other end of the power connection assembly extending out of the mating groove, the first seal and the fixing member being mounted inside the mating sleeve.

2. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein: The fixing component is a fixing sleeve. A first positioning groove is provided on the inner bottom wall of the insert sleeve along the axial direction. A limiting arm that cooperates with the first positioning groove is provided on the bottom wall of the fixing sleeve. A second positioning groove is provided on the limiting arm. The inner top wall of the insert sleeve is provided with a first locking groove, and the top wall of the fixed sleeve is provided with a second locking groove that matches the first locking groove. The top wall of the insert sleeve is provided with a locking groove, which communicates with the first locking groove and the second locking groove.

3. The camera connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third positioning groove is also provided on the inner top wall of the insert sleeve, and a positioning block that mates with the third positioning groove is provided on the top wall of the fixed sleeve. The left and right sides of the insert sleeve are respectively provided with slots, and the left and right sides of the fixing sleeve are respectively provided with buckles that match the slots. During assembly, the first locking groove corresponds to the second locking groove, the limiting arm is embedded in the first positioning groove, the positioning block is locked in the third positioning groove, and the buckle is locked in the slot, so that the fixing member is fixed in the interlocking sleeve.

4. The camera connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has support bosses at its four corners, and each support boss has a connecting hole.

5. The camera connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is further provided with at least one positioning post and at least one positioning hole on the side where the interlocking sleeve is located.

6. The camera connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interlocking groove is provided with an interlocking limiting groove on its periphery.

7. The camera connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power connection assembly includes a power connection terminal group and an insulating component. The insulating component is injection molded onto the power connection terminal group, and both ends of the power connection terminal group protrude through the insulating component.

8. The camera connector according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power terminal group includes multiple power terminals, each of which includes a fixing part and a power receiving part connected to both ends of the fixing part. The insulating member is formed on the fixing part of the power terminal by injection molding.

9. The camera connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sealing element is a sealing ring, and the outer periphery of the sealing ring is provided with a sealing lip, which abuts against the inner sidewall of the mating sleeve.

10. The camera connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: It also includes a second seal, wherein a sealing groove is provided on the mounting boss, the second seal is disposed in the sealing groove, and the other end of the power connection component extends out of the sealing groove and out of the second seal.

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