Connector cover and connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector cover and connector. The connector cover includes a cover plate and a plurality of elastic claws and a plurality of elastic cantilevers connected to the inner and outer sides of the cover plate respectively. The cover plate is used to cover the rear port of the jack of the connector housing. The plurality of elastic claws are adapted to be inserted into the rear port of the jack. The plurality of elastic claws define a channel and are distributed along the circumference of the channel and extend along the axial direction of the channel. The plurality of elastic cantilevers define a cavity coaxially communicated with the channel and are distributed along the circumference of the cavity and extend along the axial direction of the cavity. Each of the plurality of elastic cantilevers is provided with a groove extending along the circumference on the outer side thereof to form a cable tie area for the cable tie. The plurality of elastic claws are adapted to radially hold the cable in the channel under the extrusion of the inner wall surface of the rear port of the jack, and the plurality of elastic cantilevers are adapted to radially hold the cable in the cavity under the extrusion of the cable tie, so that the cable is fixed to the housing. The utility model reduces the number of molds required for the production of the connector, reduces the production cost of the connector, and facilitates the assembly of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a connector cover and a connector including the connector cover. Background Technology

[0002] The connector cover and housing interlock to protect the cable and terminals housed within the housing. During connector use, the cable is susceptible to detachment from the terminals due to tensile forces. In the prior art, a clamping member, independent of the connector cover, is provided to radially clamp the cable, thereby preventing the cable from detaching from the terminals under tension. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector cover is provided. The connector cover includes a cover plate, a plurality of resilient claws, and a plurality of resilient cantilevers. The cover plate is adapted to connect to a connector housing for covering a rear port of a socket in the housing. The plurality of resilient claws are connected to the inner side of the cover plate and adapted to be inserted into the rear port of the socket. The plurality of resilient claws define a channel allowing a cable of the connector to pass through. The plurality of resilient claws are spaced apart circumferentially in the channel and extend axially along the channel. The plurality of resilient cantilevers are connected to the outer side of the cover plate and define a cavity coaxially communicating with the channel to allow the cable to pass through. The plurality of resilient cantilevers are spaced apart circumferentially in the cavity and extend axially along the cavity, and each has a circumferentially extending groove on its outer side. The grooves of the plurality of resilient cantilevers form a cable tie area for securing a cable tie therein. The plurality of resilient claws are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under compression of the inner wall surface of the rear port of the socket, so as to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of resilient cantilever arms are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the cavity under compression of the cable tie, so as to radially clamp the cable, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the resilient claws have a first clamping surface facing the central axis of the channel, and the first clamping surface of the plurality of resilient claws defines a first circumferential surface. The first circumferential surface is coaxial with the channel and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate is provided with a through hole to allow the cable to pass through. The through hole is coaxially connected to the channel and the cavity, thereby defining an extension path for the cable through the cover plate.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of elastic claws are connected to the wall of the through hole.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes six resilient claws, which are arranged in pairs. The pairs of resilient claws are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the channel.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of resilient cantilever arms have a second clamping surface facing the central axis of the cavity, and the second clamping surface of the plurality of resilient cantilever arms defines a second circumferential surface. The second circumferential surface is coaxial with the cavity and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of elastic cantilever arms are connected to the wall of the through hole.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes at least one pair of snap fasteners connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate, extending in the same direction as the plurality of resilient claws, such that the plurality of resilient claws are located inside the at least one pair of snap fasteners. The at least one pair of snap fasteners are used for connection with the housing of the connector.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover is an integral injection molded part.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector cover is provided. The connector cover includes a cover plate and a plurality of resilient claws. The cover plate is adapted to connect to a housing of a connector for covering a top opening of a socket in the housing. The plurality of resilient claws are connected to the inner side of the cover plate and adapted to be inserted into the socket via the top opening. The plurality of resilient claws define a channel allowing a cable of the connector to pass through. The plurality of resilient claws are respectively arranged on both lateral sides of the cover plate and extend laterally to the central axis of the channel. The plurality of resilient claws are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under pressure from the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket to radially clamp the cable from both lateral sides of the housing, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the channel defines an extension path for the cable located inside the cover plate without crossing the cover plate.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the resilient claws have a first clamping surface facing the central axis of the channel, and the first clamping surface of the plurality of resilient claws defines a first circumferential surface. The first circumferential surface is coaxial with the channel and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is formed on the inner side of the free end of the plurality of elastic claws, the protrusion protruding toward the central axis of the channel. A first clamping surface of the plurality of elastic claws is disposed on the protrusion.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the resilient claws includes two protrusions spaced apart circumferentially in the channel.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes two resilient claws that are radially opposite to each other in the channel and are in the same position in the axial direction of the channel.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes at least one limiting portion located circumferentially between the two resilient claws in the channel. The at least one limiting portion is connected to the inner side of the cover plate and extends in the same direction as the two resilient claws. The extension length of the at least one limiting portion is less than that of the two resilient claws, such that the at least one limiting portion, together with the two resilient claws, defines the channel. The at least one limiting portion is used to cooperate with the housing of the connector to limit the radial movement of the cable.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the limiting end of the limiting part has a limiting surface, and the limiting surface of the limiting part is located on the first circumferential surface defined by the first clamping surface of the two elastic claws.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes two of the aforementioned limiting portions.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector cover includes at least one pair of snap fasteners connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate, extending in the same direction as the plurality of resilient claws, such that the plurality of resilient claws are located inside the at least one pair of snap fasteners. The at least one pair of snap fasteners are used for connection with the housing of the connector.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover is an integral injection molded part.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing, terminals, a cable, and a connector cover according to the present invention. The housing defines a receptacle having a rear port. The terminals are inserted into the receptacle via the rear port. The cable is connected to the terminals and extends from the receptacle via the rear port. The connector cover is connected to the housing and covers the rear port of the receptacle. The cable passes through a cavity defined by a plurality of resilient cantilevers and a channel defined by a plurality of resilient claws of the connector cover. The plurality of resilient claws are inserted into the rear port of the receptacle such that the plurality of resilient claws are pressed by the inner wall surface of the rear port of the receptacle to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of resilient cantilevers are adapted to be pressed by cable ties in their cable tie areas to radially clamp the cable, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of ribs are formed on the inner side of the housing, which abut against and compress at least a portion of the elastic claws, causing the at least a portion of the elastic claws to elastically deflect toward the central axis of the channel to radially clamp the cable.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the at least partially resilient claws abuts against two of the ribs respectively.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the elastic claw abuts against the inner surface of the housing and elastically deflects toward the central axis of the channel under the compression of the inner surface of the housing to radially clamp the cable.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable includes a conductor portion, and the terminal includes a cable connection portion. The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal, such that the cable is at a 180° angle to the terminal.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conductor portion of the cable and the cable connection portion of the terminal are connected by ultrasonic welding.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part that engages with a snap-fit ​​on the connector cover to connect the connector cover to the housing.

[0031] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing, terminals, a cable, and a connector cover according to the present invention. The housing defines a socket having a top opening and a rear port. The terminals are inserted into the socket via the top opening. The cable is connected to the terminals and extends from the socket via the rear port. The connector cover is connected to the housing and covers the top opening of the socket. The cable passes through a channel defined by a plurality of resilient claws of the connector cover. The plurality of resilient claws are inserted into the top opening of the socket such that the plurality of resilient claws are pressed against the lateral sides of the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket to radially clamp the cable from the lateral sides of the housing, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0032] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing has at least one limiting protrusion on the bottom wall of the socket, protruding from the bottom wall of the socket toward the central axis of the channel. The at least one limiting protrusion is radially opposite to the limiting portion of the connector cover in the channel and is in the same position axially in the channel, thereby cooperating to limit the radial movement of the cable.

[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable includes a conductor portion, and the terminal includes a cable connection portion. The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal, such that the cable is at a 90° angle to the terminal.

[0034] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conductor portion of the cable and the cable connection portion of the terminal are connected by ultrasonic welding.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which engages with the snap-fit ​​on the connector cover to connect the connector cover to the housing.

[0036] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a connector cover is used to cover the opening of the socket of the connector housing to protect the cable and terminals within the housing. Furthermore, a clamping structure is formed on the connector cover for radially clamping the cable to prevent it from detaching from the terminals due to pulling. Therefore, the present invention provides both protection and clamping of the cable and terminals within the housing using only a single component. Consequently, the connector cover according to the present invention reduces the number of molds required for connector production, lowers connector production costs, and facilitates connector assembly.

[0037] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 show Figure 1 An exploded view of the connector in the image; Figure 3 show Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the image at one angle; Figure 4 show Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the image from another angle; Figure 5 show Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the connector along line AA; Figure 6 A perspective view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 show Figure 6 An exploded view of the connector in the image; Figure 8 show Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the diagram; Figure 9 show Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the connector along line BB. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0040] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0041] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector cover is provided. The connector cover includes a cover plate, a plurality of resilient claws, and a plurality of resilient cantilevers. The cover plate is adapted to connect to a connector housing for covering the rear port of a socket in the housing. The plurality of resilient claws are connected to the inner side of the cover plate and adapted to be inserted into the rear port of the socket. The plurality of resilient claws define a channel allowing cables of the connector to pass through. The plurality of resilient claws are spaced apart circumferentially in the channel and extend axially along the channel. The plurality of resilient cantilevers are connected to the outer side of the cover plate and define a cavity coaxially communicating with the channel to allow the cable to pass through. The plurality of resilient cantilevers are spaced apart circumferentially in the cavity and extend axially along the cavity, and each has a circumferentially extending groove on its outer side. The grooves of the plurality of resilient cantilevers form a cable tie area for securing cable ties therein. The plurality of resilient claws are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under compression of the inner wall surface of the rear port of the socket, so as to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of resilient cantilever arms are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the cavity under compression of the cable tie, so as to radially clamp the cable, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector cover is provided. The connector cover includes a cover plate and a plurality of resilient claws. The cover plate is adapted to connect to a connector housing for covering a top opening of a socket in the housing. The plurality of resilient claws are connected to the inner side of the cover plate and adapted to be inserted into the socket via the top opening. The plurality of resilient claws define a channel allowing a cable of the connector to pass through. The plurality of resilient claws are respectively arranged on both lateral sides of the cover plate and extend laterally to the central axis of the channel. The plurality of resilient claws are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under pressure from the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket to radially clamp the cable from both lateral sides of the housing, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0043] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing, terminals, a cable, and a connector cover according to the present invention. The housing defines a receptacle having a rear port. The terminals are inserted into the receptacle via the rear port. The cable is connected to the terminals and extends out of the receptacle via the rear port. The connector cover is connected to the housing and covers the rear port of the receptacle. The cable passes through a cavity defined by a plurality of resilient cantilevers and a channel defined by a plurality of resilient claws of the connector cover. The plurality of resilient claws are inserted into the rear port of the receptacle such that the plurality of resilient claws are pressed by the inner wall surface of the rear port of the receptacle to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of resilient cantilevers are adapted to be pressed by cable ties in their cable tie areas to radially clamp the cable, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0044] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided. The connector includes a housing, terminals, a cable, and a connector cover according to the present invention. The housing defines a socket having a top opening and a rear port. The terminals are inserted into the socket via the top opening. The cable is connected to the terminals and extends from the socket via the rear port. The connector cover is connected to the housing and covers the top opening of the socket. The cable passes through a channel defined by a plurality of resilient claws of the connector cover. The plurality of resilient claws are inserted into the top opening of the socket such that the plurality of resilient claws are pressed against the lateral sides of the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket to radially clamp the cable from the lateral sides of the housing, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

[0045] Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 show Figure 1 An exploded view of the connector in the image. Figure 3 show Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the image, taken at one angle. Figure 4 show Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the image from another angle. Figure 5 show Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the connector along line AA. Figure 6 A perspective view of a connector according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 7 show Figure 6 An exploded view of the connector in the image. Figure 8 show Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector cover of the connector in the diagram. Figure 9 show Figure 6A cross-sectional view of the connector along line BB.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector cover 12 is disclosed. The connector cover 12 includes a cover plate 120, a plurality of resilient claws 122, and a plurality of resilient cantilevers 127. The cover plate 120 is adapted to connect to the housing 11 of the connector 1 for covering the rear port 111a of the socket 111 of the housing 11. The plurality of resilient claws 122 are connected to the inner side of the cover plate 120 and are adapted to be inserted into the rear port 111a of the socket 111. The plurality of resilient claws 122 define a channel 123 through which a cable 13 of the connector 1 passes, the plurality of resilient claws 122 being circumferentially spaced and extending axially along the channel 123. The plurality of resilient cantilevers 127 are connected to the outer side of the cover plate 120 and define a cavity 128 coaxially communicating with the channel 123 to allow the cable 13 to pass through. Multiple resilient cantilever arms 127 are spaced apart circumferentially in the cavity 128 and extend axially along the cavity 128, and each has a circumferentially extending groove 129a on its outer side. The grooves 129a of the multiple resilient cantilever arms 127 form a cable tie area 129 for securing the cable tie therein. Multiple resilient claws 122 are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel 123 under pressure from the inner wall surface of the rear port 111a of the socket 111, so as to radially clamp the cable 13, and the multiple resilient cantilever arms 127 are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the cavity 128 under pressure from the cable tie, so as to radially clamp the cable 13, thereby securing the cable 13 to the housing 11.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the resilient claw 122 has a first clamping surface 122a facing the central axis of the channel 123, and the first clamping surfaces 122a of the plurality of resilient claws 122 define a first circumferential surface. The first circumferential surface is coaxial with the channel 123 and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable 13.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cover plate 120 is provided with a through hole 124 to allow the cable 13 to pass through. The through hole 124 is coaxially connected to the channel 123 and the cavity 128 to define an extension path for the cable 13 through the cover plate 120.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic claws 122 are connected to the wall of the through hole 124.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 12 includes six resilient claws 122, which are arranged in pairs. The pairs of resilient claws 122 are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the channel 123.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of resilient cantilever arms 127 have a second clamping surface 127a facing the central axis of the cavity 128, and the second clamping surface 127a of the plurality of resilient cantilever arms 127 defines a second circumferential surface. The second circumferential surface is coaxial with the cavity 128 and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable 13.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of elastic cantilever arms 127 are connected to the wall of the through hole 124.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 12 includes at least one pair of latches 125 connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate 120, extending in the same direction as a plurality of resilient claws 122, such that the plurality of resilient claws 122 are located inside the at least one pair of latches 125. The at least one pair of latches 125 is used for connection with the housing 11 of the connector 1.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 12 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector cover 22 is disclosed. The connector cover 22 includes a cover plate 220 and a resilient clamping portion 221. The cover plate 220 is adapted to connect to the housing 21 of the connector 2 to cover the opening of a socket 211 in the housing 21. The resilient clamping portion 221 is connected to the inner side of the cover plate 22 and is adapted to be inserted into the socket 211 via the opening. The resilient clamping portion 221 is adapted to radially clamp a cable 23 under pressure from the inner wall surface of the socket 211 to secure the cable 23 to the housing 21. As described in detail below, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the socket 211 covered by the cover plate 220 is a top opening 211a of the socket 211.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector cover 22 is disclosed. The connector cover 22 includes a cover plate 220 and a plurality of resilient claws 222. The cover plate 220 is adapted to connect to the housing 21 of the connector 2, covering the top opening 211a of the socket 211 of the housing 21. The plurality of resilient claws 222 are connected to the inner side of the cover plate 220 and adapted to be inserted into the socket 211 via the top opening 211a. The plurality of resilient claws 222 define a channel 223 allowing a cable 23 of the connector 2 to pass through, and the plurality of resilient claws 222 are respectively arranged on both lateral sides of the cover plate 220 and extend laterally to the central axis of the channel 223. The plurality of resilient claws 222 are adapted to resiliently deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel 223 under pressure from the inner wall surface of the top opening 211a of the socket 211, so as to radially clamp the cable 23 from both lateral sides of the housing 21, thereby securing the cable 23 to the housing 21.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, channel 223 defines an extension path for cable 23 located inside cover 220 without passing through cover 220.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the resilient claw 222 has a first clamping surface 222a facing the central axis of the channel 223, and the first clamping surfaces 222a of the plurality of resilient claws 222 define a first circumferential surface. The first circumferential surface is coaxial with the channel 223 and its diameter is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable 23.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, protrusions 222b are formed on the inner sides of the free ends of the plurality of elastic claws 222, and the protrusions 222b protrude toward the central axis of the channel 223. The first clamping surfaces 222a of the plurality of elastic claws 222 are disposed on the protrusions 222b.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, each resilient claw 222 includes two protrusions 222b spaced apart circumferentially in the channel 223.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 22 includes two resilient claws 222. The two resilient claws 222 are opposite each other in the radial direction of the channel 223 and are in the same position in the axial direction of the channel 223.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 9As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 22 includes at least one limiting portion 224 located circumferentially between two resilient claws 222 in the channel 223. The at least one limiting portion 224 is connected to the inside of the cover plate 220 and extends in the same direction as the two resilient claws 222. The extension length of the at least one limiting portion 224 is less than that of the two resilient claws 222, such that the at least one limiting portion 224, together with the two resilient claws 222, defines the channel 223. The at least one limiting portion 224 is used to mate with the housing 21 of the connector 2 to limit the radial movement of the cable 23.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting end of the limiting portion 224 has a limiting surface 224a, which is located on the first circumferential surface defined by the first clamping surface 222a of the two elastic claws 222.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 22 includes two limiting portions 224.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 22 includes at least one pair of latches 225 connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate 220, extending in the same direction as a plurality of resilient claws 222, such that the plurality of resilient claws 222 are located inside the at least one pair of latches 225. The at least one pair of latches 225 is used for connection with the housing 21 of the connector 2.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the connector cover 22 is a one-piece injection molded part.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector 1 is disclosed. The connector 1 includes a housing 11, terminals 14, a cable 13, and a connector cover 12 according to the present invention. The housing 11 defines a socket 111 having a rear port 111a. The terminals 14 are inserted into the socket 111 via the rear port 111a. The cable 13 is connected to the terminals 14 and extends out of the socket 111 via the rear port 111a. The connector cover 12 is connected to the housing 11 and covers the rear port 111a of the socket 111. The cable 13 passes through a cavity 128 defined by a plurality of resilient cantilever 127 and a channel 123 defined by a plurality of resilient claw 122 of the connector cover 12. Multiple elastic claws 122 are inserted into the rear port 111a of the socket 111, such that the multiple elastic claws 122 are pressed by the inner wall surface of the rear port 111a of the socket 111 to radially clamp the cable 13, and multiple elastic cantilevers 127 are adapted to be pressed by the cable tie in their cable tie area 129 to radially clamp the cable 13, thereby fixing the cable 13 to the housing 11.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of ribs 112 are formed on the inner side of the housing 11, which abut against and compress at least a portion of the elastic claws 122, causing at least a portion of the elastic claws 122 to elastically deflect toward the central axis of the channel 123 to radially clamp the cable 13.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least some of the resilient claws 122 abut against two ribs 112 respectively.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least a portion of the elastic claw 122 abuts against the inner surface of the housing 11 and elastically deflects toward the central axis of the channel 123 under the pressure of the inner surface of the housing 11 to radially clamp the cable 13.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cable 13 includes a conductor portion 131, and the terminal 14 includes a cable connection portion 141. The conductor portion 131 of the cable 13 is connected to the cable connection portion 141 of the terminal 14, such that the cable 13 and the terminal 14 are at 180°.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the conductor portion 131 of the cable 13 and the cable connection portion 141 of the terminal 14 are connected by ultrasonic welding.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 115, which cooperates with the snap 125 on the connector cover 12 to connect the connector cover 12 to the housing 11.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector 2 is disclosed. The connector 2 includes a housing 21, terminals 24, a cable 23, and a connector cover 22 according to the present invention. The housing 21 defines a socket 211 having a top opening 211a and a rear port 211b. The terminals 24 are inserted into the socket 211 via the top opening 211a. The cable 23 is connected to the terminals 24 and extends out of the socket 211 via the rear port 211b. The connector cover 22 is connected to the housing 21 and covers the top opening 211a of the socket 211. The cable 23 passes through a channel 223 defined by a plurality of resilient claws 222 of the connector cover 22. Multiple elastic claws 222 are inserted into the top opening 211a of the socket 211, so that the multiple elastic claws 222 are squeezed by the lateral sides of the inner wall surface of the top opening 211a of the socket 211, so as to radially clamp the cable 23 from the lateral sides of the housing 21, thereby fixing the cable 23 to the housing 21.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 21 has at least one limiting protrusion 214 on the bottom wall of the socket 211, protruding from the bottom wall of the socket 211 toward the central axis of the channel 223. The at least one limiting protrusion 214 is radially opposite to the limiting portion 224 of the connector cover 22 in the channel 223 and is in the same position in the axial direction of the channel 223, thereby cooperating with each other to limit the amount of radial movement of the cable 23.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, cable 23 includes a conductor portion 231, and terminal 24 includes a cable connection portion 241. The conductor portion 231 of cable 23 is connected to the cable connection portion 241 of terminal 24, such that cable 23 and terminal 24 are at a 90° angle.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the conductor portion 231 of the cable 23 and the cable connection portion 241 of the terminal 24 are connected by ultrasonic welding.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 21 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 215, which cooperates with the snap 225 on the connector cover 22 to connect the connector cover 22 to the housing 21.

[0079] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0080] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0081] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0082] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A connector cover, characterized in that... include: A cover plate, adapted to be connected to the housing of a connector, for covering the rear port of the housing's insertion hole; and Multiple resilient claws are connected to the inside of the cover plate and adapted to be inserted into the rear port of the socket. The multiple resilient claws define a channel that allows the cable of the connector to pass through. The multiple resilient claws are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the channel and extend axially along the channel. and Multiple flexible cantilever arms are connected to the outer side of the cover plate and define a cavity coaxially communicating with the channel to allow the cable to pass through. The multiple flexible cantilever arms are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the cavity and extend axially along the cavity, and each has a circumferentially extending groove on its outer side. The grooves of the multiple flexible cantilever arms form a cable tie area for securing cable ties therein. The plurality of elastic claws are adapted to elastically deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under the compression of the inner wall surface of the rear port of the socket, so as to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of elastic cantilever arms are adapted to elastically deflect about their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the cavity under the compression of the cable tie, so as to radially clamp the cable, thereby fixing the cable to the housing.

2. The connector cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic claw has a first clamping surface facing the central axis of the channel, and the first clamping surface of the plurality of elastic claws defines a first circumferential surface, the first circumferential surface being coaxial with the channel and having a diameter equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

3. The connector cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate has a through hole that allows the cable to pass through. The through hole is coaxially connected to the channel and the cavity to define an extension path for the cable through the cover plate.

4. The connector cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of elastic claws are connected to the wall of the through hole.

5. The connector cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector cover includes six resilient claws arranged in pairs, with the pairs of resilient claws facing each other radially in the channel.

6. The connector cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of elastic cantilever arms have a second clamping surface facing the central axis of the cavity, the second clamping surface of the plurality of elastic cantilever arms defining a second circumferential surface, the second circumferential surface being coaxial with the cavity and having a diameter equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

7. The connector cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of elastic cantilever arms are connected to the wall of the through hole.

8. The connector cover according to claim 1, characterized in that... include: At least one pair of latches are connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate and extend in the same direction as the plurality of elastic claws, such that the plurality of elastic claws are located inside the at least one pair of latches, the at least one pair of latches being used to connect to the housing of the connector.

9. The connector cover according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connector cover is a one-piece injection molded part.

10. A connector cover, characterized in that... include: A cover plate, adapted to be connected to the housing of a connector, for covering the top opening of the housing's insertion hole; and Multiple resilient claws are connected to the inside of the cover plate and are adapted to be inserted into the insertion hole through the top opening; The plurality of resilient claws define a channel through which the connector's cable passes, and the plurality of resilient claws are respectively arranged on both lateral sides of the cover plate and extend laterally to the central axis of the channel; and The plurality of elastic claws are adapted to elastically deflect around their respective connecting ends toward the central axis of the channel under pressure from the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket, so as to radially clamp the cable from both lateral sides of the housing, thereby fixing the cable to the housing.

11. The connector cover according to claim 10, characterized in that: The channel defines an extension path for the cable located inside the cover plate without crossing the cover plate.

12. The connector cover according to claim 11, characterized in that: The elastic claw has a first clamping surface facing the central axis of the channel, and the first clamping surface of the plurality of elastic claws defines a first circumferential surface, the first circumferential surface being coaxial with the channel and having a diameter equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

13. The connector cover according to claim 12, characterized in that: A protrusion is formed on the inner side of the free end of the plurality of elastic claws, the protrusion protruding toward the central axis of the channel, and the first clamping surface of the plurality of elastic claws is disposed on the protrusion.

14. The connector cover according to claim 13, characterized in that: Each of the resilient claws includes two protrusions spaced apart circumferentially in the channel.

15. The connector cover according to claim 12, characterized in that: The connector cover includes two resilient claws that are radially opposite each other in the channel and axially aligned in the channel.

16. The connector cover according to claim 15, characterized in that... Also includes: At least one limiting portion is located circumferentially between the two elastic claws in the channel. The at least one limiting portion is connected to the inner side of the cover plate and extends in the same direction as the two elastic claws. The extension length of the at least one limiting portion is less than that of the two elastic claws, such that the at least one limiting portion together with the two elastic claws defines the channel. The at least one limiting portion is used to cooperate with the housing of the connector to limit the amount of radial movement of the cable.

17. The connector cover according to claim 16, characterized in that: The limiting end of the limiting part has a limiting surface, and the limiting surface of the limiting part is located on the first circumferential surface defined by the first clamping surface of the two elastic claws.

18. The connector cover according to claim 17, characterized in that... include: The two limiting parts.

19. The connector cover according to claim 10, characterized in that... include: At least one pair of latches are connected to opposite sides of the periphery of the cover plate and extend in the same direction as the plurality of elastic claws, such that the plurality of elastic claws are located inside the at least one pair of latches, the at least one pair of latches being used to connect to the housing of the connector.

20. The connector cover according to claim 19, characterized in that: The connector cover is a one-piece injection molded part.

21. A connector, characterized in that... include: A housing defining an insertion port having a rear port; The terminal is inserted into the socket via the rear port; A cable, connected to the terminal, extends out of the socket via the rear port of the socket; and The connector cover according to any one of claims 1-12 is connected to the housing and covers the rear port of the socket; The cable passes through a cavity defined by a plurality of resilient cantilevers and a channel defined by a plurality of resilient claws of the connector cover. The plurality of resilient claws are inserted into the rear port of the socket such that the plurality of resilient claws are pressed by the inner wall surface of the rear port of the socket to radially clamp the cable, and the plurality of resilient cantilevers are adapted to be pressed by the cable ties in their cable tie areas to radially clamp the cable, thereby securing the cable to the housing.

22. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that: Several ribs are formed on the inner side of the housing, which abut against and compress at least part of the elastic claws, causing the at least part of the elastic claws to elastically deflect toward the central axis of the channel to radially clamp the cable.

23. The connector according to claim 22, characterized in that: Each of the at least partially resilient claws abuts against two of the ribs.

24. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that: At least a portion of the elastic claw abuts against the inner surface of the housing and elastically deflects toward the central axis of the channel under pressure from the inner surface of the housing to radially clamp the cable.

25. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that: The cable includes a conductor portion, and the terminal includes a cable connection portion. The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal, such that the cable is at a 180° angle to the terminal.

26. The connector according to claim 25, characterized in that: The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal by ultrasonic welding.

27. The connector according to claim 21, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which engages with the snap-fit ​​on the connector cover to connect the connector cover to the housing.

28. A connector, characterized in that... include: A housing defining an insertion port having a top opening and a rear port; The terminal is inserted into the socket through the top opening of the socket; A cable, connected to the terminal, extends out of the socket via the rear port of the socket; and The connector cover according to any one of claims 13-23 is connected to the housing and covers the top opening of the socket; The cable passes through a channel defined by a plurality of elastic claws of the connector cover, and the plurality of elastic claws are inserted into the top opening of the socket, such that the plurality of elastic claws are pressed by the lateral sides of the inner wall surface of the top opening of the socket to radially clamp the cable from the lateral sides of the housing, thereby fixing the cable to the housing.

29. The connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The housing has at least one limiting protrusion on the bottom wall of the socket, protruding from the bottom wall of the socket toward the central axis of the channel. The at least one limiting protrusion is opposite to the limiting portion of the connector cover in the radial direction of the channel and is in the same position in the axial direction of the channel, thereby cooperating with each other to limit the amount of radial movement of the cable.

30. The connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The cable includes a conductor portion, and the terminal includes a cable connection portion. The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal, such that the cable is at a 90° angle to the terminal.

31. The connector according to claim 30, characterized in that: The conductor portion of the cable is connected to the cable connection portion of the terminal by ultrasonic welding.

32. The connector according to claim 28, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which engages with the snap-fit ​​on the connector cover to connect the connector cover to the housing.

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