Connector, connector assembly, and vehicle having the same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connector, connector assembly and vehicle with it, connector includes: outer conductor, outer conductor includes body and clamping piece, clamping piece is located in the length direction of body one end;Spacer, spacer is located in the side of body with clamping piece, one end of spacer is connected with body, the wire of cable is suitable for passing through spacer and is connected with body, clamping piece is used for clamping wire.According to the connector of the utility model, the fixed position of cable can be kept through spacer, and the relative position of wire can be further fixed by clamping wire through clamping piece, improve the cooperation reliability of cable and connector, and without additional setting other components, on the basis of guaranteeing the fixed reliability of wire, the number of components of connector is reduced as far as possible, the production cost and assembly cost of connector are reduced, and the assembly efficiency of connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a connector, connector assembly, and vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, in order to ensure the reliability of the connection between the connector and the cable, the structure of the connector is usually designed to be relatively complex, which makes assembly inconvenient and increases the production and assembly costs of the connector. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a connector that, while ensuring the reliability of wire fixation, minimizes the number of connector components, reduces production and assembly costs, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a connector assembly, which includes the connector described above.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a vehicle that includes the connector assembly described above.

[0006] The connector according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer conductor, the outer conductor including a body and a clamping member, the clamping member being disposed at one end of the body along its length; a spacer, the spacer being located on the side of the body where the clamping member is disposed, one end of the spacer being connected to the body, a wire of a cable being adapted to pass through the spacer and connect to the body, and the clamping member being used to clamp the wire.

[0007] According to the present invention, the connector includes a clamping member on the outer conductor, a spacer on the side of the body where the clamping member is located, and a cable conductor adapted to pass through the spacer and connect to the body. The clamping member is used to clamp the conductor. The spacer can hold the cable in a fixed position, and the clamping member can further fix the relative position of the conductor, improve the reliability of the cable and connector, and eliminate the need for additional components. It can reduce the number of connector components as much as possible while ensuring the reliability of conductor fixation, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the connector and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector.

[0008] In addition, the connector according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features: In some embodiments, the clamping member includes a connecting arm and a clamping portion, the two ends of the connecting arm being connected to the body and the clamping portion respectively, and the clamping portion covering the end of the spacer opposite to the body to clamp the wire.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the space defined by the inner wall surface of the clamping portion is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the end of the spacer opposite to the body; and / or, the spacer has a wire hole that extends through the spacer along its length, the wire being adapted to pass through the wire hole, and the outer peripheral wall of the end of the spacer away from the body has an opening communicating with the wire hole, the clamping portion blocking the opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, the spacer has wire holes, the cable has a plurality of wires, the wire holes are a plurality of wire holes corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of wires, a partition is provided between two adjacent wire holes, and a guide slope is provided on at least one of the opposite sides of the partition, the guide slope is located at one end of the partition away from the body, and in the direction from the connecting arm to the clamping part, the guide slope is inclined toward the other side of the partition.

[0011] In some embodiments, the spacer has a clearance groove on its outer peripheral wall, and at least a portion of the connecting arm is located within the clearance groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, there is one connecting arm, the clamping portion extends along the circumferential direction of the spacer and has a notch, the notch and the connecting arm are respectively located on opposite sides of the spacer in the circumferential direction; or, there are two connecting arms and they are respectively located on opposite sides of the spacer, each connecting arm has a sub-clamping portion connected to one end away from the main body, and the two sub-clamping portions are spliced ​​together to form the annular clamping portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connector further includes: a wire clamp, one end of which is sleeved outside the spacer and the clamping member, and the other end is adapted to be connected to the cable, wherein a portion of the shielding layer of the cable is located between the wire clamp and the spacer, and at least one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp has a mesh groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the spacer is a metal element; and / or, a portion of the spacer extends into the body, and one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer and the inner peripheral wall of the body has a protrusion and the other has a recess, the protrusion being located within the recess; and / or, the outer peripheral wall of the spacer has a slot located at one end of the spacer opposite to the body, and the clamping member has a tab at one end opposite to the body, the tab being adapted to be inserted into the slot.

[0015] The connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the connector described above; a cable, wherein the conductor of the cable is adapted to pass through the spacer and connect to the body, and the clamping member is used to clamp the conductor.

[0016] According to the connector assembly of this utility model embodiment, by providing the above-mentioned connector, the wire of the cable is adapted to pass through the spacer and connect to the body. The clamping member is used to clamp the wire. The spacer can hold the cable in a fixed position, and the clamping member can clamp the wire, which can further fix the relative position of the wire, improve the reliability of the cable and connector mating, ensure the stability and reliability of the connector assembly, and eliminate the need for additional components. It can reduce the number of components in the connector assembly as much as possible while ensuring the reliability of wire fixation, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the connector assembly and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector assembly.

[0017] This utility model also provides a vehicle having the above-described embodiments.

[0018] The vehicle according to the present utility model embodiment, by providing the above-mentioned connector assembly, can support vehicle intelligence and networking functions through physical connection, and meet the stringent requirements of the vehicle industry for high bandwidth, low latency, anti-interference and environmental adaptability.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model from a first angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention from a second angle; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the outer conductor of the connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a front view of the outer conductor of the connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the outer conductor of the connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the spacer of the connector according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the spacer of the connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure label: 100. Connector assembly; 10. Connectors; 1. Outer conductor; 11. Body; 111. Protrusion; 112. Elastic contact; 12. Clamping element; 121. Connecting arm; 122. Clamping part; 1221. First constraint section; 1222. Second constraint section; 1223. Clearance opening; 123. Notch; 124. Sub-clamping part; 125. Insert; 126. Boss; 127. Positioning protrusion; 2. Spacer; 21. Wire hole; 22. Opening; 23. Partition; 231. Guide slope; 24. Clearance groove; 241. Positioning groove; 25. Mesh groove; 26. Recess; 27. Slot; 3. Wire clamp; 4. Central conductor; 5. Insulator; 20. Cable; 201. Conductor; 202. Shielding layer; 203. Sheath; 204. Insulation layer. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 utility model.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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 utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, the connector 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an outer conductor 1 and a spacer 2.

[0028] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 5 As shown, the outer conductor 1, as the outermost structure, provides physical protection for internal components, preventing damage caused by collisions, compression, or environmental factors (such as dust and moisture). It effectively shields against external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and prevents internal signal radiation leakage, ensuring the stability of signal transmission. The outer conductor 1 includes a body 11 and a clamping member 12, which is located along the length of the body 11 (see attached diagram). Figure 5 one end of the direction shown in a).

[0029] Further, see Appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 5 As shown, the spacer 2 is located on the side of the body 11 where the clamping member 12 is provided. It can ensure that the connector 10 can achieve stable and reliable signal or power transmission in complex environments through physical isolation, structural support, electrical optimization and environmental protection. One end of the spacer 2 is connected to the body 11. The wire 201 of the cable 20 is adapted to pass through the spacer 2 and connect to the body 11. The clamping member 12 is used to clamp the wire 201.

[0030] It is understandable that by using the spacer 2 to hold the cable 20 in a fixed position and using the clamping member 12 to clamp the wire 201, the relative position of the wire 201 can be further fixed, improving the reliability of the fit between the cable 20 and the connector 10. Furthermore, without the need for additional components, the number of components in the connector 10 can be reduced as much as possible while ensuring the reliability of the wire 201, thereby reducing the production and assembly costs of the connector 10 and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector 10.

[0031] It should be noted that the reference appendix Figure 2 As shown, connector 10 also includes a center conductor 4 and an insulator 5. The center conductor 4 is disposed inside the body 11. The wire 201 of cable 20 is adapted to pass through spacer 2 and be crimped with the center conductor 4. The center conductor 4 serves as a path for current or signal and has low resistance and low loss transmission performance. The insulator 5 is disposed between the center conductor 4 and the inner peripheral wall of the body 11 to isolate the outer conductor 1 and the center conductor 4, prevent short circuits, ensure that signals are transmitted independently between the center conductors 4, and fix the position of the center conductor 4 and the spacer 2 to maintain the stability of the internal structure of connector 10 and avoid poor contact due to vibration or temperature changes.

[0032] Further, see Appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 6 As shown, a plurality of elastic contacts 112 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the body 11 away from the clamping member 12. The plurality of elastic contacts 112 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the body 11. The elastic contacts 112 are deformable and can ensure reliable contact with the mating connector 10 through elastic deformation. A boss 126 is provided on the end of the clamping member 12 near the body 11. The boss 126 can cooperate with the corresponding feature of the mating connector 10 to provide the retaining force of the connector 10.

[0033] It should be noted that the reference appendix Figure 3 As shown, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 2The cable 20 includes conductors 201, an insulation layer 204, a shielding layer 202, and a sheath 203 arranged sequentially from the inside out. The conductors 201 transmit signals or power. The braided layer isolates the conductors 201 from the sheath 203, preventing leakage or short circuits, maintaining signal integrity, and reducing dielectric loss. The shielding layer 202 prevents external electromagnetic interference, avoiding signal interference, and suppresses electromagnetic waves radiated by the cable 20 itself. The shielding layer 202 can be a braided mesh. The sheath 203 prevents the cable 20 from being squeezed, abraded, or cut, and has waterproof, moisture-proof, UV-resistant, and chemical corrosion-resistant properties. Optionally, each conductor 201 is covered with an insulation layer 204. When there are multiple conductors 201, there are also correspondingly multiple insulation layers 204. However, multiple conductors 201 and insulation layers 204 can share the shielding layer 202 and the sheath 203.

[0034] For example, when connector 10 is used in a vehicle, connector 10 can be an in-vehicle Ethernet connector 10, and cable 20 is a twisted pair. The configuration of connector 10 can support the intelligent and connected functions of the vehicle through physical connection, meeting the stringent requirements of the vehicle industry for high bandwidth, low latency, anti-interference and environmental adaptability.

[0035] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the connector 10 includes a clamping member 12 of the outer conductor 1 and the body 11. The spacer 2 is located on the side of the body 11 where the clamping member 12 is provided. The wire 201 of the cable 20 is adapted to pass through the spacer 2 and connect to the body 11. The clamping member 12 is used to clamp the wire 201. The spacer 2 can hold the cable 20 in a fixed position. The clamping member 12 can further fix the relative position of the wire 201, improve the reliability of the fit between the cable 20 and the connector 10, and eliminate the need for additional components. It can reduce the number of components of the connector 10 as much as possible while ensuring the reliability of the wire 201, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the connector 10 and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector 10.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 5 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 As shown, the clamping member 12 includes a connecting arm 121 and a clamping part 122. The two ends of the connecting arm 121 are connected to the body 11 and the clamping part 122, respectively. The clamping part 122 covers the end of the spacer 2 facing away from the body 11 to clamp the wire 201. It can be understood that the wire 201 of the cable 20 is adapted to extend into the spacer 2 from the end of the spacer 2 facing away from the body 11, and then along the length of the spacer 2 (see attached diagram). Figure 5The clamping part 122 extends toward the body 11 in the direction shown (a) until it is pressed against the center conductor 4 inside the body 11. By covering the end of the spacer 2 away from the body 11 with the clamping part 122, the clamping effect of the clamping part 122 on the wire 201 can be improved, further realizing the fixation of the wire 201 and improving the reliability of the fit between the cable 20 and the connector 10.

[0037] Preferably, refer to the appendix Figure 5 As shown, along the length direction of outer conductor 1 (see attached diagram) Figure 5 As shown in direction a), the end of the clamping part 122 that is away from the main body 11 is flush with the end of the spacer 2 that is away from the main body 11, which can further improve the wrapping effect of the clamping part 122 on the end of the spacer 2 that is away from the main body 11.

[0038] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 5 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the space defined by the inner wall of the clamping part 122 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the end of the spacer 2 facing away from the body 11. This allows the shape of the clamping part 122 to better match the shape of the end of the spacer 2 facing away from the body 11, improving the covering effect of the clamping part 122 on the end of the spacer 2 facing away from the body 11, thereby improving the clamping effect of the clamping part 122 on the wire 201, further fixing the wire 201, and improving the reliability of the fit between the cable 20 and the connector 10.

[0039] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 10 As shown, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 2 The spacer 2 has a wire hole 21 that extends through the spacer 2 along its length. A wire 201 is adapted to pass through the wire hole 21. The outer peripheral wall of the end of the spacer 2 furthest from the main body 11 has an opening 22 communicating with the wire hole 21. By providing an opening 22 on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the spacer 2 furthest from the main body 11, it is possible to easily insert the wire 201 into the wire hole 21, facilitating the assembly of the cable 20 and the connector 10. Furthermore, it facilitates demolding of the spacer 2, reducing the production difficulty of the spacer 2 and preventing abnormal situations such as material shortages due to insufficient thickness during the production process, thus ensuring the production quality of the spacer 2. Further, referring to the attached reference... Figure 5 and attached Figure 9 As shown, the clamping part 122 blocks the opening 22, which can effectively wrap the wire 201 with the clamping part 122 and prevent signal leakage.

[0040] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 3 and attached Figure 10As shown, the spacer 2 is provided with wire holes 21, the cable 20 has a plurality of wires 201, the number of central conductors 4 in the body 11 is plural corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of wires 201, and the number of wire holes 21 is plural corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of wires 201. A partition plate 23 is provided between two adjacent wire holes 21. By arranging the plurality of wires 201 of the cable 20 to respectively pass through the plurality of wire holes 21 and providing the partition plate 23 between two adjacent wire holes 21, the spacer 2 can achieve the wire splitting effect on the cable 20, physically isolate adjacent wires 201, avoid twist distance deformation, ensure the symmetry of differential signals, thereby preventing short circuit or signal crosstalk and maintaining signal integrity.

[0041] Further, with reference to the accompanying Figure 3 and accompanying Figure 10 shown, at least one of two opposite sides of the partition plate 23 is provided with a guide slope 231, the guide slope 231 is located at an end of the partition plate 23 away from the body 11, and the guide slope 231 is inclined toward the other side of the partition plate 23 in the direction from the connecting arm 121 to the clamping portion 122. It can be understood that as Figure 2 shown, in a portion of the cable 20 located outside the connector 10, the distance between the center lines of two adjacent wires 201 is X, and the distance between the center lines of two adjacent central conductors 4 is Y, wherein X<Y. Therefore, the arrangement of the guide slope 231 can gradually separate the distance between two adjacent wires 201 to a required distance after the wires 201 penetrate into the wire holes 21, so that the distance between the center lines of two adjacent wires 201 gradually transitions from X to Y, satisfying the crimping requirement of the wires 201 and the center lines.

[0042] In the direction from the center line to the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2, the clamping portion 122 is arranged opposite to the guide slope 231. Clamping the wires 201 by the clamping portion 122 can fix the positions of the plurality of wires 201 at the guide slope 231, so that the wires 201 extend into the wire holes 21 along the inclined direction of the guide slope 231, realizing impedance matching in the transition region of the cable 20 and improving the high-frequency performance thereof.

[0043] In a specific example, with reference to the accompanying Figure 2 shown, the cable 20 is a twisted pair cable, the cable 20 has two wires 201, the distance between the center lines of the two wires 201 is X, the body 11 has two central conductors 4, the two central conductors 4 are respectively used for crimping with the two wires 201, the distance between the center lines of the two central conductors 4 is Y, and X<Y.

[0044] In a further embodiment of the present utility model, with reference to the accompanying Figure 5 and accompanying Figure 9As shown, the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 has a relief groove 24, and at least a portion of the connecting arm 121 is located in the relief groove 24. The relief groove 24 provides space for the connecting arm 121. Since the shielding layer 202 of the cable 20 is sleeved on the spacer 2 and the connecting arm 121, after the outer conductor 1 and the spacer 2 are assembled, the side surface of the connecting arm 121 facing away from the spacer 2 is made as flush as possible with the side surface of the spacer 2 that is not opposite to the connecting arm 121. This can reduce the step difference between the side wall surface of the connecting arm 121 facing away from the spacer 2 and the outer wall surface of the spacer 2, ensuring that the shielding layer 202 of the cable 20 can be properly compressed and avoiding affecting the reliability and stability of the shielding layer 202 of the cable 20.

[0045] Preferably, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 5 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 9 As shown, along the circumferential direction of the spacer 2, positioning grooves 241 are provided on the opposite side walls of the clearance groove 24, and positioning protrusions 127 are provided on both sides of the connecting arm 121 along the circumferential direction of the spacer 2. The positioning protrusions 127 are adapted to be located in the positioning grooves 241. Through the cooperation of the positioning protrusions 127 and the positioning grooves 241, the positioning function of the connecting arm 121 can be realized, ensuring the relative position of the connecting arm 121 and the clearance groove 24, avoiding relative movement between the spacer 2 and the outer conductor 1 in the length direction of the outer conductor 1, and ensuring the reliability and stability of the cooperation between the spacer 2 and the outer conductor 1.

[0046] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 8 As shown, there is one connecting arm 121, and the clamping part 122 extends along the circumferential direction of the spacer 2 and has a notch 123. The notch 123 and the connecting arm 121 are located on opposite sides of the spacer 2 in the circumferential direction, so that the spacer 2 can move relative to the notch 123 into the clamping part 122 to realize the assembly of the spacer 2 and the clamping part 12. There is only one connecting arm 121 and one clamping part 122, which is simple in structure, can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the outer conductor 1, facilitate the manufacturing of the outer conductor 1, and can ensure the covering effect of the clamping part 122 on the cable 20 after the spacer 2 and the outer conductor 1 are assembled.

[0047] In a specific example, see Appendix Figure 3As shown, cable 20 is a twisted pair cable with two conductors 201. Spacer 2 has two conductor holes 21 corresponding to the two conductors 201. The conductor holes 21 penetrate spacer 2 along its length. Spacer 2 has two openings 22 on its outer peripheral wall at the end away from body 11. The two openings 22 are connected to the two conductor holes 21 respectively, and the two openings 22 are located on the side of the two conductor holes 21 that are away from each other. Along the circumferential direction of spacer 2, the maximum size of notch 123 is less than or equal to the minimum distance between the two openings 22, thereby ensuring that clamping part 122 blocks the openings 22 and effectively wraps the conductors 201, preventing signal leakage.

[0048] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 As shown, in conjunction with the reference appendix Figure 5 There are two connecting arms 121, located on opposite sides of the spacer 2. Each connecting arm 121 has a sub-clamping part 124 connected to its end facing away from the main body 11. The two sub-clamping parts 124 are joined to form a ring-shaped clamping part 122. After the spacer 2 is placed in the desired position, the two connecting arms 121 are pushed towards each other to form the ring-shaped clamping part 122. Assembly is simple and quick, achieving the assembly of the spacer 2 and the clamping part 12, ensuring the clamping part 122 effectively covers the cable 20. It should be noted that the clamping part 122 can be either circular or elliptical.

[0049] Of course, this utility model is not limited to this. There can be multiple connecting arms 121. Multiple connecting arms 121 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the spacer 2. Each connecting arm 121 has a sub-clamping part 124 connected to one end away from the main body 11. Multiple sub-clamping parts 124 are spliced ​​together to form an annular clamping part 122.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 4 As shown, the connector 10 also includes a wire clamp 3. One end of the wire clamp 3 is sleeved outside the spacer 2 and the clamping member 12, and the other end is adapted to be connected to the cable 20. Part of the shielding layer 202 of the cable 20 is located between the wire clamp 3 and the spacer 2. The wire clamp 3 can firmly connect the cable 20 to the center conductor 4 by mechanical clamping to prevent loosening or breakage of the contact due to pulling or vibration.

[0051] Furthermore, at least one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3 has a mesh groove 25. It is understood that the mesh groove 25 may only be on the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 and not on the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3; or the mesh groove 25 may only be on the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3 and not on the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2; or the mesh groove 25 may be on both the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3.

[0052] When only the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 has a mesh groove 25, and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3 does not have a mesh groove 25, refer to the attached document. Figure 3 Appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 9 As shown, since the spacer 2 serves as a support component when crimping the cable 20, the mesh groove 25 can improve the structural support strength during crimping. Furthermore, the mesh groove 25 can increase the contact area between the shielding layer 202 and the spacer 2, increase the friction between the shielding layer 202 and the spacer 2, improve the holding force of the cable 20 after crimping, and ensure the connection between the cable 20 and the connector 10.

[0053] When only the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3 has a mesh groove 25, and the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 does not have a mesh groove 25, the mesh groove 25 is opposite to the spacer 2, and part of the shielding layer 202 of the cable 20 is located between the wire clamp 3 and the spacer 2. The mesh groove 25 can improve the structural strength of the wire clamp 3, increase the contact area between the shielding layer 202 and the wire clamp 3, increase the friction between the shielding layer 202 and the wire clamp 3, improve the holding force after the cable 20 is crimped, and ensure the connection between the cable 20 and the connector 10.

[0054] When both the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp 3 are provided with mesh grooves 25, the contact area between the shielding layer 202 and the spacer 2 and the contact area between the shielding layer 202 and the wire clamp 3 can be increased, the friction between the shielding layer 202 and the spacer 2 and between the shielding layer 202 and the wire clamp 3 can be increased, the holding force of the cable 20 after crimping can be further improved, the connection between the cable 20 and the connector 10 can be guaranteed, and the structural strength of both the spacer 2 and the wire clamp 3 can be improved.

[0055] In a specific example, referring to the appendix Figure 5 and attached Figure 9 As shown, on the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2, there is a clearance groove 24 in the area opposite to the connecting arm 121, and a mesh groove 25 in the remaining area. The mesh groove 25 and the clearance groove 24 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the spacer 2, which satisfies both the placement requirements of the connecting arm 121 and the clamping requirements of the shielding layer 202.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, the spacer 2 is a metal part. Since metal itself is conductive, it can reflect or absorb electromagnetic waves, reducing the influence of external interference on the signal. The metal spacer 2 can form a continuous shielding layer 202 with the outer conductor 1, improving the anti-electromagnetic interference capability.

[0057] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 As shown, part of the spacer 2 extends into the body 11, so that the body 11 can protect the spacer 2 and prevent damage caused by collision, squeezing or environmental factors (such as dust and moisture). It can effectively shield external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and prevent internal signal radiation leakage, thus ensuring the stability of signal transmission.

[0058] Further, see attached document. Figure 6 and attached Figure 9 As shown, one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2 and the inner peripheral wall of the body 11 has a protrusion 111 and the other has a recess 26. The protrusion 111 is located in the recess 26. Through a simple mechanical structure, the relative displacement between the spacer 2 and the body 11 caused by factors such as vibration, tension or thermal expansion and contraction can be effectively prevented. This ensures the structural stability and connection reliability between the spacer 2 and the outer conductor 1. Furthermore, the cooperation between the protrusion 111 and the recess 26 can serve as a positioning reference during the assembly of the connector 10, ensuring that the spacer 2 and the body 11 are precisely aligned and avoiding performance degradation due to assembly errors.

[0059] Alternatively, the protrusion 111 may be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2, and the recess 26 may be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the body 11; or the protrusion 111 may be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the body 11, and the recess 26 may be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the spacer 2.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 5 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 9 As shown, the spacer 2 has a slot 27 on its outer peripheral wall. The slot 27 is located at the end of the spacer 2 away from the body 11. The clamping member 12 has a insert 125 at the end away from the body 11. The insert 125 is suitable for insertion into the slot 27. Through the cooperation of the insert 125 and the slot 27, the clamping member 12 and the spacer 2 can be quickly positioned during assembly to avoid misalignment and ensure the normal assembly of the spacer 2 and the outer conductor 1.

[0061] It should be noted that both the interference fit between the insert 125 and the slot 27, and the clearance fit between the insert 125 and the slot 27 followed by welding, can ensure a tight fit between the insert 125 and the slot 27, prevent the clamping member 12 from springing off the spacer 2, enhance the connection stability between the clamping member 12 and the spacer 2, and reduce contact failure caused by vibration or impact.

[0062] For details, please refer to the appendix. Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 As shown, along the length direction of the outer conductor 1, the clamping part 122 includes a first constraint section 1221 and a second constraint section 1222. The two ends of the first constraint section 1221 along the length direction of the outer conductor 1 are respectively connected to the connecting arm 121 and the second constraint section 1222. In the direction from the connecting arm 121 to the clamping part 122, the first constraint section 1221 gradually tilts towards the direction close to the center line of the outer conductor 1, so as to better fit with the end of the spacer 2 away from the body 11. The second constraint section 1222 extends along the length direction of the outer conductor 1 to achieve a better constraint effect on the conductor 201 of the cable 20.

[0063] Further, see attached document. Figure 6 As shown, the end of the second constraint segment 1222 that is away from the first constraint segment 1221 has a clearance opening 1223. The side of the clearance opening 1223 that is away from the first constraint segment 1221 is open. The clearance opening 1223 is located outside the slot 27. The inner wall of the clearance opening 1223 has an insert 125, which is inserted into the slot 27.

[0064] The present invention also proposes a connector assembly 100 having the connector 10 of the above embodiments.

[0065] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the connector assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the connector 10 and the cable 20 described above.

[0066] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 2 As shown, the conductor 201 of the cable 20 is adapted to pass through the spacer 2 and connect to the body 11. The clamping member 12 is used to clamp the conductor 201. The spacer 2 holds the cable 20 in a fixed position, and the clamping member 12 clamps the conductor 201, which can further fix the relative position of the conductor 201, improve the reliability of the fit between the cable 20 and the connector 10, ensure the stability and reliability of the connector assembly 100, and eliminate the need for additional components. On the basis of ensuring the reliability of the conductor 201, the number of components of the connector 10 can be reduced as much as possible, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the connector 10 and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector 10.

[0067] It should be noted that the reference appendix... Figure 3 As shown, the cable 20 includes conductors 201, an insulation layer 204, a shielding layer 202, and a sheath 203 arranged sequentially from the inside out. The conductors 201 are used to transmit signals or power. The braided layer isolates the conductors 201 from the sheath 203, preventing leakage or short circuits, maintaining signal integrity, and reducing dielectric loss. The shielding layer 202 prevents external electromagnetic interference, avoiding signal interference, and suppresses electromagnetic waves radiated by the cable 20 itself. The shielding layer 202 can be a braided mesh. The sheath 203 prevents the cable 20 from being squeezed, worn, or cut, and has waterproof, moisture-proof, UV-resistant, and chemical corrosion-resistant properties. Optionally, each conductor 201 is covered with an insulation layer 204. When there are multiple conductors 201, there are also correspondingly multiple insulation layers 204. However, multiple conductors 201 and insulation layers 204 can share the shielding layer 202 and the sheath 203.

[0068] For example, when the connector assembly 100 is applied to a vehicle, the connector 10 can be an in-vehicle Ethernet connector 10, and the cable 20 is a twisted pair. The configuration of the connector assembly 100 can support the intelligent and connected functions of the vehicle through physical connection, meeting the stringent requirements of the vehicle industry for high bandwidth, low latency, anti-interference and environmental adaptability.

[0069] According to the connector assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment, by providing the aforementioned connector 10, the wire 201 of the cable 20 is adapted to pass through the spacer 2 and connect to the body 11. The clamping member 12 is used to clamp the wire 201. The spacer 2 can hold the cable 20 in a fixed position, and the clamping member 12 can further fix the relative position of the wire 201, improve the reliability of the cooperation between the cable 20 and the connector 10, ensure the stability and reliability of the connector assembly 100, and eliminate the need for additional components. On the basis of ensuring the reliability of the wire 201, the number of components of the connector assembly 100 can be reduced as much as possible, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the connector assembly 100 and improving the assembly efficiency of the connector assembly 100.

[0070] This utility model also proposes a vehicle having the connector assembly 100 of the above embodiments.

[0071] The vehicle according to the present utility model embodiment, by providing the above-mentioned connector assembly 100, can support vehicle intelligence and networking functions through physical connection, and meet the stringent requirements of the vehicle industry for high bandwidth, low latency, anti-interference and environmental adaptability.

[0072] The connector 10, connector assembly 100, and other components and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0074] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, include: An outer conductor (1) includes a body (11) and a clamping member (12), wherein the clamping member (12) is disposed at one end of the body (11) along its length. Spacer (2), the spacer (2) is located on the side of the body (11) where the clamping member (12) is provided, one end of the spacer (2) is connected to the body (11), the wire (201) of the cable (20) is adapted to pass through the spacer (2) and connect to the body (11), and the clamping member (12) is used to clamp the wire (201).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member (12) includes a connecting arm (121) and a clamping part (122). The two ends of the connecting arm (121) are connected to the body (11) and the clamping part (122) respectively. The clamping part (122) covers the end of the spacer (2) away from the body (11) to clamp the wire (201).

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the space defined by the inner wall surface of the clamping part (122) is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the end of the spacer (2) facing away from the body (11); And / or, the spacer (2) has a wire hole (21) that extends through the spacer (2) along its length, the wire (201) being adapted to pass through the wire hole (21), and the outer peripheral wall of the spacer (2) at the end away from the body (11) having an opening (22) communicating with the wire hole (21), the clamping part (122) blocking the opening (22).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The spacer (2) has wire holes (21), and the cable (20) has a plurality of wires (201). The wire holes (21) are a plurality of wires (201) corresponding one-to-one. A partition (23) is provided between two adjacent wire holes (21). At least one of the opposite sides of the partition (23) is provided with a guide slope (231). The guide slope (231) is located at one end of the partition (23) away from the body (11). In the direction from the connecting arm (121) to the clamping part (122), the guide slope (231) is inclined toward the other side of the partition (23).

5. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spacer (2) has a clearance groove (24) on its outer peripheral wall, and at least a portion of the connecting arm (121) is located in the clearance groove (24).

6. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting arm (121) is one, and the clamping part (122) extends along the circumferential direction of the spacer (2) and has a notch (123). The notch (123) and the connecting arm (121) are located on opposite sides of the spacer (2) in the circumferential direction. Alternatively, there are two connecting arms (121) located on opposite sides of the spacer (2), and each connecting arm (121) has a sub-clamping part (124) connected to one end away from the body (11), and the two sub-clamping parts (124) are spliced ​​together to form a ring-shaped clamping part (122).

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A wire clamp (3) is provided, with one end of the clamp (3) sleeved outside the spacer (2) and the clamping member (12), and the other end adapted to be connected to the cable (20). A portion of the shielding layer (202) of the cable (20) is located between the wire clamp (3) and the spacer (2). At least one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer (2) and the inner peripheral wall of the wire clamp (3) has a mesh groove (25).

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spacer (2) is a metal part; And / or, a portion of the spacer (2) extends into the body (11), and one of the outer peripheral wall of the spacer (2) and the inner peripheral wall of the body (11) has a protrusion (111) and the other has a recess (26), the protrusion (111) being located within the recess (26); And / or, the spacer (2) has a slot (27) on its outer peripheral wall, the slot (27) being located at one end of the spacer (2) away from the body (11), and the clamping member (12) has a insert (125) at one end away from the body (11), the insert (125) being adapted to be inserted into the slot (27).

9. A connector assembly, characterized in that, include: Connector (10) according to any one of claims 1-8; A cable (20), the conductor (201) of which is adapted to pass through the spacer (2) and connect to the body (11), and the clamping member (12) is used to clamp the conductor (201).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the connector assembly (100) according to claim 9.

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