Connector and first connection assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a first connection subassembly of connector contains first connection body and fastening body. The fastening body is partially embedded in the first connection body, and the fastening body is equipped with the structure of carding for the second connection subassembly of connector carding connection on the position of first connection body outside, and the structure of carding is stretched a circle on the fastening body. The first connection subassembly of connector of the utility model can reduce the assembly difficulty of fastening body on the first connection body, saves assembly time and cost. In addition, the utility model discloses a connector containing first connection subassembly and second connection subassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of realizing detachable assembly connections between devices, and more particularly to a connector and its first connection component. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, connectors generally consist of male and female ends. By mating the male and female ends together, two devices can be detachably assembled and connected using the connector.

[0003] In order to make the mating connection between the male and female ends more secure, the connector also has a locking structure between the male and female ends to lock and fix them after they are mated.

[0004] However, in the existing female connector, the mating clip, which is connected to the male connector by the snap-fit ​​mechanism, is fixed to the female connector housing by assembly. The snap-fit ​​mechanism on the mating clip has a block-shaped hook structure. Therefore, before assembling the mating clip to the female connector housing, the angle of the mating clip needs to be adjusted and controlled in the circumferential direction to ensure that the hook structure fixed to the female connector housing can properly engage with the snap-fit ​​mechanism. This increases the assembly difficulty, assembly time and cost of the mating clip to the female connector housing.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a connector and its first connecting component to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0006] One objective of this invention is to provide a first connecting component for a connector, which reduces the assembly difficulty of fastening the fastener to the first connecting body and saves assembly time and cost.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide a connector that reduces the assembly difficulty of fastening the fastener to the first connecting body and saves assembly time and cost.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the first connecting component of the connector of this utility model is mated with the second connecting component of the connector. The first connecting component includes a first connecting body and a fastening body. The fastening body is partially embedded in the first connecting body, and a locking structure for engaging the second connecting component is provided on the fastening body outside the first connecting body. The locking structure extends around the fastening body.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, since the fastener is provided with a locking structure outside the first connecting body for the second connecting component to engage and extend around the fastener, this design eliminates the need to adjust the angle of the fastener in the circumferential direction before assembling it onto the first connecting body. This reduces the assembly difficulty of the fastener onto the first connecting body and saves assembly time and cost.

[0010] Preferably, the card-mounting structure protrudes laterally from the fastener.

[0011] Preferably, the card-mounting structure has a first inclined surface that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body in a direction close to the end face of the first connecting body, and the first inclined surface extends around the fastener.

[0012] Preferably, the fastener is provided with an external thread structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the external thread structure is threadedly connected to the first connecting body.

[0013] Preferably, the fastener is further provided with a limiting structure at a position outside the first connecting body. The limiting structure protrudes from the side of the fastener and abuts against the end face of the first connecting body. The limiting structure is also located between the card-mounting structure and the end face of the first connecting body.

[0014] Preferably, the fastener is provided with a groove structure or a hole structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the first connecting body is provided with a corresponding embedding structure embedded in the groove structure or hole structure.

[0015] Preferably, the compacted solids are a plurality of solids arranged at intervals between each other.

[0016] Preferably, the solid body is a rotating body.

[0017] To achieve the above objectives, the connector of this utility model includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component that are mated together. The first connecting component includes a first connecting body and a fastener, the fastener being partially embedded in the first connecting body. A locking structure is provided on the fastener outside the first connecting body, the locking structure extending around the fastener. The second connecting component includes a second connecting body that is mated together with the first connecting body. The second connecting body has a suspended and exposed elastic cantilever, and an engaging structure that engages with the locking structure is provided at the suspended portion of the elastic cantilever. Compared with the prior art, since the fastener is provided with a locking structure for engaging and connecting and extending around the fastener at a position outside the first connecting body, this design eliminates the need to adjust the angle of the fastener in the circumferential direction before assembling it onto the first connecting body. This reduces the assembly difficulty of the fastener onto the first connecting body and saves assembly time and cost.

[0018] Preferably, the card-mounting structure protrudes laterally from the fastener.

[0019] Preferably, the card-attaching structure is provided with a first inclined surface that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body in a direction close to the end face of the first connecting body, and the first inclined surface extends around the fastener; the suspended part of the elastic cantilever is arranged side by side with the side wall of the second connecting body at a distance, and the engaging structure is provided with a second inclined surface that is inclined to cooperate with the first inclined surface.

[0020] Preferably, the fastener is provided with an external thread structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the external thread structure is threadedly connected to the first connecting body.

[0021] Preferably, the fastener is further provided with a limiting structure at a position outside the first connecting body. The limiting structure protrudes from the side of the fastener and abuts against the end face of the first connecting body. The limiting structure is also located between the card-mounting structure and the end face of the first connecting body.

[0022] Preferably, the fastener is provided with a groove structure or a hole structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the first connecting body is provided with a corresponding embedding structure embedded in the groove structure or hole structure.

[0023] Preferably, the fasteners are a plurality of spaced-apart objects, each fastener corresponding to one elastic cantilever.

[0024] Preferably, the elastic cantilever and the second connecting body together form an integral structure.

[0025] Preferably, the solid body is a rotating body. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector of the first embodiment of the present invention after the first connecting component and the second connecting component are inserted and engaged.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the connector shown.

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The connector shown is a plan view viewed in the direction indicated by the arrow within the first connecting assembly.

[0029] Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 Internal view of the section cut along the BB line.

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of part C in the image.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the connector of the second embodiment of the present invention after the first connecting component and the second connecting component are inserted and engaged.

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An exploded 3D view of the connector shown.

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The connector shown is a plan view viewed in the direction indicated by the arrow within the first connecting assembly.

[0034] Figure 9 It is along Figure 6 Internal view of the section cut along the DD line.

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An enlarged view of part E in the image.

[0036] Figure 11 This is an internal view of the connector according to the third embodiment of the present invention after the first connecting component and the second connecting component are inserted and engaged. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector 100 of the first embodiment includes a first connecting component 20 and a second connecting component 30 that are connected by a mating connection.

[0039] Among them, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first connecting component 20 includes a first connecting body 21 and a fastener 22, and optionally, in... Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the example shown, solid 22 consists of two spaced-apart objects; obviously, the number of solid 22 can vary depending on actual needs, so it is not specified here. Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the fastener 22 is partially embedded in the first connecting body 21 to increase the stability of the first connecting body 21 in supporting the fastener 22. A locking structure 222 is provided on the fastener 22 at a position 221 outside the first connecting body 21 to meet the need for the locking structure 222 to engage with the second connecting component 30. The locking structure 222 extends around the fastener 21. Optionally, it can be located on... Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the example, the card-dispensing structure 222 extends from the side of the fastener 21 (e.g., but not limited to...). Figure 4 and Figure 5 The fastener 222 (shown in the left-right direction) protrudes from the fastener 21 to facilitate the engaging connection between the clip structure 222 and the engaging structure 322 described below.

[0040] The second connecting assembly 30 includes a second connecting body 31 that is plugged into the first connecting body 21. The second connecting body 31 has a suspended and exposed elastic cantilever 32. The suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 has a locking structure 322 that engages with the locking structure 222. Therefore, the locking and unlocking operation between the locking structure 322 and the locking structure 222 is achieved through the elastic deformation of the elastic cantilever 32. Alternatively, in... Figure 4 In this example, the elastic cantilever 32 and the second connecting body 31 form an integral structure, eliminating the need for assembly between them. For instance, if both the second connecting body 31 and the elastic cantilever 32 are made of elastic insulating plastic, they can be injection molded to form an integral structure. Alternatively, depending on the specific requirements, the elastic cantilever 32 can be made of metal while the second connecting body 31 is made of insulating plastic. In this case, they can be molded using in-mold molding, where the pre-made elastic cantilever 32 is placed in a mold, followed by injection molding of molten plastic. After cooling and solidification, the integral structure of the second connecting body 31 and the elastic cantilever 32 is obtained. Figure 4 In this example, the elastic cantilever 32 is located on the opposite side walls 311 of the second connecting body 31 (e.g., but not limited to...). Figure 4 On the left and right side walls 311 of the second connecting body 31, to meet the requirement that each fastener 22 corresponds to one elastic cantilever 32, a locking connection point of the second connecting body 31 is added, which also facilitates the operator's force application to all elastic cantilever 32. Obviously, according to actual needs, the number and arrangement of elastic cantilever 32 on the second connecting body 31 can be other, so it is not limited to... Figure 4 The above is the limit.

[0041] Therefore, in the future Figure 2The first connecting component 20 and the second connecting component 30, which are in the separated state shown, are connected by interlocking. Figure 1 During the process shown, the elastic deformation of the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 causes the engaging structure 322 to engage with the matching structure 222, thereby realizing the insertion and engagement between the first connecting component 20 and the second connecting component 30. (See the diagram.) Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown; in the Figure 1 and Figure 4 During the removal operation of the first connecting component 20 and the second connecting component 30 as shown, the locking structure 322 and the second connecting component 30 are released by the elastic deformation of the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32, thereby allowing the removal operation between the first connecting component 20 and the second connecting component 30. The state after removal is visible. Figure 2 As shown. More specifically, see the description below.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, as an example, the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 and the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31 are arranged side by side with a gap; when there are multiple fasteners 22 that are spaced apart from each other, the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 is located in the gap 23 between the fasteners 22 when the engaging structure 322 and the locking structure 222 are engaged, as shown in the figure. Figure 4 As shown; this design makes it easier for the operator to apply force to the elastic cantilever 32. That is, when the operator holds the second connecting body 31 with one hand, they can also push the suspended part 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 to make elastic deformation close to the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31, so that the locking structure 322 on the suspended part 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 comes to the position of releasing from the locking structure 222, thereby facilitating the pull-out operation between the first connecting assembly 20 and the second connecting assembly 30. Specifically, in Figure 4As an example, the card-attaching structure 222 has a first inclined surface 2221 that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body 21 (see the direction indicated by arrow A) in a direction close to the end face 211 of the first connecting body 21. The first inclined surface 2221 extends around the fastener 22. Correspondingly, the engaging structure 322 has a second inclined surface 3221 that is inclined to engage with the first inclined surface 2221. For example, when the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 is located in the gap 23 between the fastener 22 when the engaging structure 322 and the card-attaching structure 222 are engaged, the engaging structure 322 is arranged back-to-back with the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. The second inclined surface 3221 is provided on the side of the engaging structure 322 away from the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. The second inclined surface 3221 is inclined toward the suspended portion 321 away from the elastic cantilever 32 in a direction close to the connection 33 between the elastic cantilever 32 and the second connecting body 31. During the insertion of the connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 31, the engagement structure 3222's second inclined surface 3221 and the matching structure 222's first inclined surface 2221 cooperate with each other, allowing the engagement structure 322 to engage with the matching structure 222 without the operator needing to apply force to the elastic cantilever 321. Specifically, during the insertion of the first connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 31, when the matching structure 222's first inclined surface 2221 and the engagement structure 322's second inclined surface 3221 come into contact, the matching structure 222 pushes the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 to elastically deform near the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. This elastic deformation allows the engagement structure 322 to engage with the matching structure 222, making the insertion process between the first connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 32 simpler and saving more operation time.

[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, as an example, the fastener 22 is further provided with a limiting structure 226 at a position 221 outside the first connecting body 21. The limiting structure 226 extends from the side of the fastener 22 (e.g., but not limited to...). Figure 4 and Figure 5 The left and right directions of the middle) protrude from the fastener 22, and the limiting structure 226 abuts against the end face 212 of the first connecting body 21 (see Figure 5 On the other hand, the limiting structure 226 is also located between the card-dispensing structure 222 and the end face 212 of the first connecting body 21. Additionally, at... Figure 4 and Figure 5As an example, the fastener 22 is embedded in the first connecting body 21 at position 223 with an external thread structure 224. The external thread structure 224 is threadedly connected to the first connecting body 21 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the fastener 22 and the first connecting body 21. Therefore, during the threaded connection between the fastener 22 and the first connecting body 21, the limiting structure 226 and the end face 212 of the first connecting body 21 (see...) Figure 5 The contact between the fastener 22 and the first connecting body 21 limits the installation height of the fastener 22, thereby making the engagement structure 322 more reliable when the first connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 31 are inserted. Furthermore, the fastener 22 is a rotating body, which facilitates its manufacture. It should be noted that when the fastener 22 is a metal part, the external thread structure 224, the limiting structure 226, and the engagement structure 222 on the fastener 22 can be formed by turning a bar stock; when the fastener 22 is an insulating plastic, it can be injection molded.

[0044] Please see Figures 6 to 10 The connector 100' of the second embodiment and the connector 100 of the first embodiment have basically the same structure, with the following differences.

[0045] (1) In the connector 100' of the second embodiment, the fastener 22' in the first connecting component 20' is provided with a groove structure 225 at position 223 where it is embedded in the first connecting body 21'. Optionally, as an example, the groove structure 225 extends around the fastener 22', and the first connecting body 21' is provided with an embedding structure 211 embedded in the groove structure 225. With the cooperation of the embedding structure 211 and the groove structure 225, the threaded position of the first connecting body 21 and the fastener 22 is prone to aging due to the increase of the service time, and shrinkage or falling off due to aging, which leads to the fastener 22 becoming loose.

[0046] In the connector 100 of the first embodiment, the fastener 22 is provided with an external thread structure 224 at position 223 where it is embedded in the first connecting body 21, and the external thread structure 224 is threadedly connected to the first connecting body 21.

[0047] (2) In the connector 100' of the second embodiment, the fastener 22' in the first connecting component 20' does not have the limiting structure 226 of the first embodiment.

[0048] Apart from the differences mentioned above, the other two are the same, and therefore will not be repeated here. In the connector 100' of the second embodiment, the step of assembling the fastener 22' onto the first connecting body 21' is as follows: first, the fastener 22' is prefabricated; then, the fastener 22' is placed in the mold for forming the first connecting body 21'; liquid material for forming the first connecting body 21' is filled into the mold, and simultaneously, the liquid material also fills the groove structure 225. When the liquid material cools to a solid state, the first connecting body 21' and the fastener 22' are combined and fixed, improving the stability of the fixed connection between the first connecting body 21' and the fastener 22', thereby increasing the service life. Furthermore, it is worth noting that although... Figure 9 and Figure 10 The diagram shows a groove structure 225 on the solid 22'. Obviously, depending on practical needs, the solid 22' can also have a hole structure; therefore, it is not considered... Figure 9 and Figure 10 The above is the limit.

[0049] Please see Figure 11 The connector in the third embodiment has a basically the same structure as the connector 100 in the first embodiment, with the following differences.

[0050] (a) In the third embodiment, the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 is located outside the gap 23 between the fastening solid 22 when the engaging structure 322 and the matching structure 222 are engaged. It can also be understood that the fastening solid 22 is located within the gap between the suspended portions 321 of the elastic cantilever 32. At this time, the engaging structure 322 and the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31 are arranged facing each other, and the second inclined surface 3221 of the engaging structure 322 is provided on the side of the engaging structure 322 close to the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. Therefore, during the pull-out operation of the first connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 31, the operator needs to make the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 elastically deform away from the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31, so as to release the engaging structure 322 and the matching structure 222 on the suspended portion 321, thus allowing the pull-out operation between the first connecting body 21 and the second connecting body 31.

[0051] In the first embodiment, the suspended portion 321 of the elastic cantilever 32 is located within the gap 23 between the fastening solid 22 when the engaging structure 322 and the locking structure 222 are engaged. At this time, the engaging structure 322 is arranged back-to-back with the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. A second inclined surface 3221 is provided on the side of the engaging structure 322 away from the side wall 311 of the second connecting body 31. The second inclined surface 3221 is inclined towards the suspended portion 321 away from the elastic cantilever 32 in the direction close to the connection 33 between the elastic cantilever 32 and the second connecting body 31. Correspondingly, the locking structure 222 is positioned from the side of the fastening solid 22 (e.g., but not limited to...). Figure 4 The card-mount structure 222 protrudes from the fastener 22 in the left and right directions shown. The card-mount structure 222 is provided with a first inclined surface 2221 that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body 21 (see the direction indicated by arrow A) in the direction closer to the first connecting body 21.

[0052] Apart from the differences mentioned above, the two are the same, so they will not be repeated here.

[0053] Compared with the prior art, since the fastener 22 (22') is located at position 221 outside the first connecting body 21 (21') and has a locking structure 322 for locking and connecting and extending around the fastener 22 (22'), this design eliminates the need to adjust the angle of the fastener 22 (22') in the circumferential direction before assembling it onto the first connecting body 21 (21'), thus reducing the assembly difficulty of the fastener 22 (22') onto the first connecting body 21 (21') and saving assembly time and cost.

[0054] It is worth noting that although the accompanying drawings show the first connecting component 20 (20') as the female end and the second connecting component 30 as the male end, obviously, depending on actual needs, in other embodiments, the first connecting component 20 (20') can be designed as the male end and the second connecting component 30 as the female end. Furthermore, the first connecting body 21 (21') and the second connecting body 31 are specifically shell structures, but are not limited thereto.

[0055] The disclosed embodiments are merely preferred examples of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A first connecting assembly of a connector, mating with a second connecting assembly of the connector, the first connecting assembly comprising a first connecting body and a fastener, characterized in that, The fastener is partially embedded in the first connecting body. The fastener has a latching structure located outside the first connecting body for the second connecting component to engage. The latching structure extends around the fastener.

2. The first connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card-mounting structure protrudes laterally from the fastener; the card-mounting structure has a first inclined surface that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body in a direction close to the end face of the first connecting body, and the first inclined surface extends around the fastener.

3. The first connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with an external thread structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the external thread structure is threadedly connected to the first connecting body; the fastener is also provided with a limiting structure at the position where it is outside the first connecting body, the limiting structure protrudes from the side of the fastener, the limiting structure abuts against the end face of the first connecting body, and the limiting structure is also located between the card-mounting structure and the end face of the first connecting body.

4. The first connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with a groove or hole structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the first connecting body is provided with a corresponding embedding structure that is embedded in the groove or hole structure.

5. The first connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The compacted solids are multiple solids arranged at intervals, and the compacted solids are rotating bodies.

6. A connector comprising a first connecting component and a second connecting component for mating connection, the first connecting component including a first connecting body and a fastener, the second connecting component including a second connecting body for mating connection with the first connecting body, the second connecting body having a suspended and exposed elastic cantilever, the suspended portion of the elastic cantilever having an engaging structure; characterized in that, The fastener is partially embedded in the first connecting body. The fastener is provided with a locking structure outside the first connecting body for the locking structure to engage and connect. The locking structure extends around the fastener.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The card-mounting structure protrudes laterally from the fastener; the card-mounting structure has a first inclined surface that is inclined relative to the insertion direction of the first connecting body in a direction close to the end face of the first connecting body, and the first inclined surface extends around the fastener; the suspended part of the elastic cantilever is arranged side by side with the side wall of the second connecting body at a distance, and the engaging structure has a corresponding second inclined surface that is inclined to cooperate with the first inclined surface.

8. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with an external thread structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the external thread structure is threadedly connected to the first connecting body; the fastener is also provided with a limiting structure at the position where it is outside the first connecting body, the limiting structure protrudes from the side of the fastener, the limiting structure abuts against the end face of the first connecting body, and the limiting structure is also located between the card-mounting structure and the end face of the first connecting body.

9. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fastener is provided with a groove or hole structure at the position where it is embedded in the first connecting body, and the first connecting body is provided with a corresponding embedding structure that is embedded in the groove or hole structure.

10. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fastening solids are arranged in multiple spaced-apart configurations, with each fastening solid corresponding to one elastic cantilever; the elastic cantilever and the second connecting body together form an integral structure; the fastening solids are rotating bodies.

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