An improved data connector

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of data cable connector technology, specifically to a data connector with improved structure. It is characterized by comprising a connector plug, a connector shell, and a housing. The connector plug is disposed within the connector shell, which is disposed within the housing. The connector shell has an upper housing and a lower housing. A hinge is hinged to one side of the upper and lower housings. A plurality of first locking blocks are provided on the other side of the lower housing. A first locking hole is provided on the other side of the upper housing to engage with the first locking blocks. The connector plug is engaged between the upper and lower housings, and one end of the upper and lower housings is engaged within the housing. This utility model's connector shell adopts a hinged upper and lower housing structure, combined with the engaging design of the first locking blocks and first locking holes, making the installation and replacement of the connector plug more convenient and significantly improving assembly and disassembly efficiency. Furthermore, this utility model also has advantages such as strong connection stability, bending resistance, and long service life.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of data cable connector technology, and specifically to a data connector with an improved structure. Background Technology

[0002] Data connectors are common components in electronic devices, used to connect circuits or data. Most existing data cable connectors use direct injection molding or bolt assembly structures. Injection molding often results in insufficient structural strength, making them prone to damage under external forces. The connection between the data cable and the injection-molded connector has weak bending resistance, easily cracking after repeated bending, leading to a shorter lifespan. Bolt assembly methods are not only inefficient for assembly and disassembly, but also have a simpler internal structure and poorer connection stability. For example, they are prone to loosening or breakage during use, affecting the connection stability and reliability of the data cable.

[0003] Therefore, the structure of the existing data connector needs to be optimized and improved to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a data connector with an improved structure to solve the problems of low assembly and disassembly efficiency, poor connection stability, weak bending resistance and short service life in existing data connectors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: An improved data connector includes a connector plug, a connector housing, and an outer housing. The connector plug is disposed within the connector housing, and the connector housing is disposed within the outer housing. The connector housing has an upper housing and a lower housing. A hinge is hinged to one side of the upper housing and the lower housing. A plurality of first locking blocks are provided on the other side of the lower housing. A first locking hole that engages with the first locking blocks is provided on the other side of the upper housing. The connector plug is snapped between the upper housing and the lower housing, and one end of the upper housing and the lower housing is snapped into the outer housing.

[0006] Preferably, the connector has several second locking holes at both ends. The upper and lower housings are combined to have a locking part and a flat protrusion integrally connected to the locking part. One end of the locking part has a locking groove. The inner wall of the locking groove is provided with a second locking block that engages with the second locking holes. The connector is secured in the locking groove through the second locking holes and the second locking block. One end of the flat protrusion has a connecting hole that connects to the locking groove. Several locking parts are provided on opposite sides of the flat protrusion.

[0007] Preferably, the outer shell has an integrally formed outer surface, a middle section, and a circular protrusion from left to right. The outer surface has a first receiving groove for accommodating the snap-fit ​​portion, and the middle section has a second receiving groove for accommodating the circular protrusion. The inner wall of the second receiving groove is also provided with a slot that engages with the snap-fit ​​portion. One end of the circular protrusion has a wire outlet hole. The first receiving groove, the second receiving groove, and the outlet hole are connected. The snap-fit ​​portion and the flat protrusion of the upper and lower shells are snapped into the first and second receiving grooves through the snap-fit ​​portion and the slot.

[0008] Preferably, the diameter of the outlet hole and the connecting hole are the same.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the upper housing is further provided with a threaded fastening hole that connects to the connecting hole, and a fastening bolt is threadedly connected inside the threaded fastening hole.

[0010] Preferably, the outlet end of the outlet hole also has an annular arc.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the data connector with improved structure provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: The connecting shell of this utility model adopts a hinged upper and lower shell structure, and with the snap-fit ​​design of the first snap block and the first snap hole, the installation and replacement of the connecting plug is more convenient, and the assembly and disassembly efficiency is significantly improved.

[0012] This utility model achieves a tight connection between the connector plug, connector shell, and outer shell through the engagement of the second card hole and the second card block, and the engagement of the card part and the card slot. This ensures that the connector plug will not loosen during use. Furthermore, the data cable passing through the connection hole is tightened by the fastening bolt to prevent poor contact caused by pulling of the data cable. This enhances the connection stability between the data cable and the connector plug and ensures the reliability of data cable transmission.

[0013] Meanwhile, the connector plug, connector shell, and outer shell of this utility model are connected by multiple snap-fits, which not only makes assembly convenient, but also the annular arc design of the cable outlet end of the outer shell, along with the protective function of the outer shell, can effectively disperse the stress when the data cable is bent, reduce fatigue damage to the data cable, extend the service life of the product, and greatly improve the overall structural robustness and impact resistance.

[0014] The overall structure is compact and reasonable, and the connections between the components are firm and reliable, which improves the product's durability and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a data connector with improved structure according to this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another overall structure of a data connector with an improved structure according to this utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of a data connector with an improved structure according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial anatomical view of a data connector with an improved structure according to the present invention.

[0016] Numbering on the map: 1. Connecting plug; 11. Second locking hole; 2. Connecting shell; 21. Upper shell; 211. First locking hole; 212. Threaded fastening hole; 213. Fastening bolt; 22. Lower shell; 221. First locking block; 23. Hinge; 24. Locking part; 241. Locking groove; 242. Second locking block; 25. Flat protrusion; 251. Connecting hole; 252. Locking part; 3. Outer shell; 31. External; 311. First receiving groove; 32. Middle part; 321. Second receiving groove; 322. Locking groove; 33. Circular protrusion; 331. Cable outlet hole; 332. Annular arc. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0018] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0019] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an improved data connector includes a connector plug 1, a connector shell 2, and a shell 3. The connector plug 1 is disposed inside the connector shell 2, and the connector shell 2 is disposed inside the shell 3. The connector plug 1 is made of metal and is formed by bending, while the connector shell 2 and the shell 3 are made of plastic and are formed by injection molding.

[0020] Specifically, the connecting shell 2 has an upper shell 21 and a lower shell 22. The upper shell 21 and the lower shell 22 are hinged on one side by a hinge member 23. Two first locking blocks 221 are spaced apart on the other side of the lower shell 22. The upper shell 21 has a first locking hole 211 that engages with the first locking blocks 221 on the other side. The hinge member 23 is composed of a threaded transmission pin and a pin cap, which can transmit power through the same side of the upper shell 21 and the lower shell 22.

[0021] Specifically, the connector 1 has two second locking holes 11 symmetrically opened at its upper and lower ends. The upper housing 21 and the lower housing 22 are combined together to have a locking part 24 and a flat protrusion 25 integrally connected to the locking part 24. One end of the locking part 24 has a locking groove 241. The inner wall of the locking groove 241 is provided with a second locking block 242 that engages with the second locking hole 11. One end of the connector 1 is locked in the locking groove 241 through the second locking hole 11 and the second locking block 242.

[0022] More specifically, one end of the flat protrusion 25 is provided with a connecting hole 251 for connecting the snap-fit ​​groove 241, and two snap-fit ​​parts 252 are provided on opposite sides of the flat protrusion 25.

[0023] Specifically, the outer shell 3 has an integrally formed outer shell 31, a middle section 32, and a circular protrusion 33 from left to right. The outer shell 31 has a first receiving groove 311 for receiving and engaging part 24, and the middle section 32 has a second receiving groove 321 for receiving flat protrusion 25. The inner wall of the second receiving groove 321 is provided with a slot 322 that engages with the engaging part 252 of the flat protrusion 25. One end of the circular protrusion 33 has a wire outlet hole 331. The first receiving groove 311, the second receiving groove 321, and the wire outlet hole 331 are connected. The engaging part 24 and the flat protrusion 25 of the upper and lower shells 22 are engaged in the first and second receiving grooves 321 through the engaging part 252 and the slot 322.

[0024] More specifically, the diameter of the outlet hole 331 is the same as that of the connection hole 251, which facilitates the smooth passage of the data cable.

[0025] More specifically, the top of the upper housing 21 is also provided with a threaded fastening hole 212 that connects to the cable connection hole 251. A fastening bolt 213 is connected to the threaded fastening hole 212. The fastening bolt 213 can be a countersunk bolt. The top surface of the nut of the fastening bolt 213 is flush with the surface of the flat protrusion 25 of the upper housing 21. The fastening bolt 213 can effectively fix the data cable and prevent it from loosening.

[0026] More specifically, the cable outlet end of the cable outlet hole 331 has an annular arc 332, which can reduce stress concentration when the data cable is bent and improve its bending resistance.

[0027] The assembly process of this utility model is as follows: The data cable with the connector plug 1 soldered (i.e., the data cable with the inner sheath soldered) is passed through the cable outlet hole 331 of the outer shell 3 and the connection hole 251 of the connecting shell 2 at the end of the data cable relative to the connector plug 1. The upper shell 21 and the lower shell 22 of the connecting shell 2 are opened, and the connector plug 1 is placed in the snap-fit ​​groove 241 of the lower shell 22 so that the second snap-fit ​​hole 11 of the connector plug 1 is aligned and snapped into place with the second snap-fit ​​block 242 of the lower shell 22. Next, the upper and lower housings 22 are closed by rotating the hinge 23. At the same time, the first locking block 221 of the lower housing 22 engages with the first locking hole 211 of the upper housing 21, and the connector 1 is fastened in the locking groove 241 of the upper housing 21 and the lower housing 22. Then, tighten the fastening bolt 213 to secure the data cable to the connection hole 251. Subsequently, the snap-fit ​​portion 24 and the flat protrusion 25 of the connecting shell 2 are inserted into the first receiving groove 311 and the second receiving groove 321 of the outer shell 3 respectively, so that the snap-fit ​​portion 252 of the flat protrusion 25 is snapped and fixed with the snap-fit ​​groove 322 of the second receiving groove 321, thus completing the entire assembly process.

[0028] This utility model achieves rapid assembly and secure connection of various components through an optimized snap-fit ​​structure design. At the same time, the arc design of the cable outlet improves the bending resistance of the data cable, effectively solving the technical problems existing in the current data connectors and has high practical value.

[0029] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A data connector with improved structure, characterized in that, The device includes a connector (1), a connector (2), and an outer shell (3). The connector (1) is disposed inside the connector (2), and the connector (2) is disposed inside the outer shell (3). The connector (2) has an upper shell (21) and a lower shell (22). A hinge (23) is hinged to one side of the upper shell (21) and the lower shell (22). A plurality of first locking blocks (221) are provided on the other side of the lower shell (22). A first locking hole (211) is provided on the other side of the upper shell (21) to engage with the first locking blocks (221). The connector (1) is engaged between the upper shell (21) and the lower shell (22). One end of the upper shell (21) and the lower shell (22) is engaged inside the outer shell (3).

2. The data connector with improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (1) has several second locking holes (11) at its upper and lower ends. The upper housing (21) and the lower housing (22) are combined together to have a locking part (24) and a flat protrusion (25) integrally connected to the locking part (24). One end of the locking part (24) has a locking groove (241). The inner wall of the locking groove (241) is provided with a second locking block (242) that engages with the second locking hole (11). The connector (1) is locked in the locking groove (241) through the second locking hole (11) and the second locking block (242). The flat protrusion (25) has a connecting hole (251) at one end that connects to the locking groove (241). Several locking parts (252) are provided on the opposite sides of the flat protrusion (25).

3. The data connector with improved structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer shell (3) has an integrally formed outer shell (31), middle part (32) and circular protrusion (33) from left to right. The outer shell (31) has a first receiving groove (311) for receiving the snap-fit ​​part (24). The middle part (32) has a second receiving groove (321) for receiving the circular protrusion (33). The inner wall of the second receiving groove (321) is also provided with a slot (322) for snap-fitting with the snap-fit ​​part (252). One end of the circular protrusion (33) has a wire outlet hole (331). The first receiving groove (311), the second receiving groove (321) and the outlet hole are connected. The snap-fit ​​part (24) and the flat protrusion (25) of the upper and lower shells (22) are snap-fitted into the first and second receiving grooves (321) through the snap-fit ​​part (252) and the slot (322).

4. The data connector with improved structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The diameter of the outlet hole (331) is the same as that of the connecting hole (251).

5. The data connector with improved structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the upper housing (21) is also provided with a threaded fastening hole (212) that connects to the connecting hole (251), and a fastening bolt (213) is threadedly connected inside the threaded fastening hole (212).

6. The data connector with improved structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outlet end of the outlet hole (331) also has an annular arc (332).

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