Connector Housing and Connector

Abstract

To provide a connector capable of matching with a mating structure quickly and accurately.SOLUTION: A connector housing 200 is provided that includes a body including a first receiving cavity 204 configured to receive a first terminal, a first insertion hole 210 passing through the first surface 202a of the body 202 and communicating with the first receiving cavity 204, and a guide portion 220 surrounding at least a portion of the first insertion hole 210. The connector housing 200 thus provided can be mated with the mating structure quickly and accurately, which is beneficial for automating an electrical connection installation process.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to electrical connection technology, and more particularly to connector housings and connectors. [Background technology]

[0002] Currently used connectors for electrical connections (e.g., electrical connections for air compressors) lack pre-assembled positioning structures that prevent them from quickly and accurately mating with mating structures in place during pre-assembled installation, which does not help realize automation of the electrical connection installation process. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Therefore, there is a great need for a connector that is easier to operate and can facilitate quick and accurate assembly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In response to the problems present in the prior art, the present invention provides a connector housing in one aspect, comprising a body having a first accommodating cavity configured to accommodate a first terminal, a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first accommodating cavity, and a guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the first insertion hole.

[0005] In one embodiment, the body further includes a second accommodating cavity and a second insertion hole, the second accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate the second terminal, the second insertion hole penetrates the first surface of the body and communicates with the second accommodating cavity, and the guide portion surrounds at least a portion of the second insertion hole.

[0006] In one embodiment, the guide portion comprises a first sub-guide portion and a second sub-guide portion, the first sub-guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the first insertion hole and configured to guide the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second sub-guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the second insertion hole and configured to guide the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first sub-guide and the second sub-guide each include a first protrusion and a second protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first protrusion has a first guide surface inclined relative to the first face to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second protrusion has a second guide surface inclined relative to the first face to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first sub-guide and the second sub-guide each include a first recess and a second recess formed by recessing the first surface toward the interior of the connector housing.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first recess has a first sidewall that is inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second recess has a second sidewall that is inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the main body further includes a third accommodating cavity and a third insertion hole, the third accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate a third terminal, the third insertion hole penetrates the first surface and communicates with the third accommodating cavity, and when the conductive connection portion is attached to the connector housing, the third conductor of the conductive connection portion enters the third insertion hole and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal.

[0012] The present invention provides a connector in another aspect comprising a first terminal and a connector housing, wherein the connector housing has a body, the body including a first accommodating cavity configured to accommodate the first terminal, a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first accommodating cavity, and a guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the first insertion hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connector further includes a second terminal, and the body further includes a second accommodating cavity and a second insertion hole, the second accommodating cavity configured to accommodate the second terminal, the second insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the second accommodating cavity, and the guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the second insertion hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the guide portion comprises a first sub-guide portion and a second sub-guide portion, the first sub-guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the first insertion hole and configured to guide the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second sub-guide portion surrounding at least a portion of the second insertion hole and configured to guide the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first sub-guide and the second sub-guide each include a first protrusion and a second protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first protrusion has a first guide surface inclined relative to the first face to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second protrusion has a second guide surface inclined relative to the first face to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first sub-guide and the second sub-guide each include a first recess and a second recess formed by recessing the first surface toward the interior of the connector housing.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first recess has a first sidewall that is inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole, and the second recess has a second sidewall that is inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole.

[0019] In one embodiment, the main body further includes a third accommodating cavity and a third insertion hole, the third accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate a third terminal, the third insertion hole penetrates the first surface and communicates with the third accommodating cavity, and when the conductive connection portion is attached to the connector housing, the third conductor of the conductive connection portion enters the third insertion hole and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal.

[0020] The connector housing provided by the present invention allows the connector to be mated with a mating structure quickly and accurately, which is beneficial for automating the electrical connection installation process. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is an exploded view of a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connector housing in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged view of an area A in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a view of FIG. 1 from a different perspective. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a view of the connector in FIG. 4 after assembly. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the connector in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the connector housing in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of an area B in FIG. [Figure 10]8 is a view of the assembled connector of FIG. 7 from another perspective. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the connector in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. The accompanying drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These illustrative embodiments are not intended to describe every embodiment of the present invention. Throughout this specification, like or similar reference characters refer to like or similar components. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0023] As used herein, the terms "including," "comprises," and the like should be understood to mean in non-exclusive terms (i.e., meaning "including, but not limited to"), meaning that other content may also be included. The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment," and the term "another embodiment" means "at least one further embodiment," and so forth.

[0024] To provide a detailed description of an embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings, electrical connections in an air compressor are illustrated.

[0025] 1-6, connector 100 includes a first terminal 400a (shown in FIG. 6), a second terminal (not shown in the drawings), and connector housing 200. Connector housing 200 includes a main body 202 including a first accommodating cavity 204, a second accommodating cavity 208, a first insertion hole 210, and a second insertion hole 212, where first accommodating cavity 204 is configured to accommodate first terminal 400a, second accommodating cavity 208 is configured to accommodate second terminal, first insertion hole 210 penetrates a first surface 202a of main body 202 and communicates with first accommodating cavity 204, and second insertion hole 212 penetrates the first surface 202a of main body 202 and communicates with second accommodating cavity 208. The guide portion 220 includes a first sub-guide portion 214 and a second sub-guide portion 216, the first sub-guide portion 214 surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole 210 and configured to guide the first conductor 300a (e.g., a metal pillar) of the conductive connection portion 300 into the first insertion hole 210, and the second sub-guide portion 216 surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole 212 and configured to guide the second conductor 300b (e.g., a metal pillar) of the conductive connection portion 300 into the second insertion hole 212. It should be understood that in another embodiment, the first sub-guide portion 214 completely surrounds the first insertion hole 210, and the second sub-guide portion 216 completely surrounds the second insertion hole 212. In another embodiment, the first sub-guide portion 214 is integrally connected to the second sub-guide portion 216, whereas in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3, the first sub-guide portion 214 is completely separated from the second sub-guide portion 216.

[0026] 2 and 3 , as shown, the first sub-guiding portion 214 and the second sub-guiding portion 216 respectively include a first protrusion 214a and a second protrusion 216a extending outward from the first surface 202a. In particular, the first protrusion 214a has a first guide surface 214b against the first surface 202a, which makes it easier to guide the first conductor 300a into the first insertion hole 210, and the second protrusion 216a has a second guide surface 216b that is inclined with respect to the first surface 202a, which makes it easier to guide the second conductor 300b into the second insertion hole 212. It should be understood that in another embodiment, the first protrusion 214a without the inclined first guide surface 214b and the second protrusion 216a without the inclined second guide surface 216b can also facilitate the guiding function.

[0027] Continuing with FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 6, as shown, the connector housing 200 further includes a third accommodating cavity (not shown in the drawings) and a third insertion hole 218 (shown in FIG. 2), the third accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate a third terminal (not shown in the drawings), the third insertion hole 218 penetrates the first surface 202a of the connector housing 202 and communicates with the third accommodating cavity, and when the conductive connecting portion 300 is attached to the connector housing 202, the conductive connecting portion 300 is inserted into the connector housing 202. The first terminal 300a of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the first insertion hole 210 guided by the first sub-guiding portion 214 and forms an electrical connection with the first terminal 400a in the first accommodating cavity 204, the second conductor 300b of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the second insertion hole 212 guided by the second sub-guiding portion 216 and forms an electrical connection with the second terminal in the second accommodating cavity 208, and the third conductor 300c of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the third insertion hole 218 and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal. When connector 200 is fully assembled, one end of wire 500a, one end of wire 500b, and one end of wire 500c form electrical connections with one end of first conductor 300a, one end of second conductor 300b, and one end of third conductor 300c of conductive connection part 300 via first terminal 400a, second terminal, and third terminal, respectively; the other end of first conductor 300a, the other end of second conductor 300b, and the other end of third conductor 300c are connected to an air compressor; and the other end of wire 500a, the other end of wire 500b, and the other end of wire 500c are connected to a power source to provide power for the air compressor.

[0028] In the second embodiment shown in Figures 7 to 11, a connector 700 includes a first terminal 400a (shown in Figure 6), a second terminal (not shown in the drawings), a third terminal (not shown in the drawings), and a connector housing 600. The connector housing 600 comprises a body 602 including a first receiving cavity 604, a second receiving cavity 608, a third receiving cavity 622, a first insertion hole 610, a second insertion hole 612, and a third insertion hole 618, where the first receiving cavity 604 is configured to receive the first terminal 400a, the second receiving cavity 608 is configured to receive the second terminal, and the third receiving cavity 618 is configured to receive the second terminal. The receiving cavity 622 is configured to receive a third terminal, the first insertion hole 610 penetrates the first surface 602a of the main body 602 and communicates with the first receiving cavity 604, the second insertion hole 612 penetrates the first surface 602a of the main body 602 and communicates with the second receiving cavity 608, and the third insertion hole 618 penetrates the first surface 602a of the main body 602 and communicates with the third receiving cavity 622. The second embodiment shown in Figures 7 to 11 and the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 6 are mostly similar in structure, with the only difference being that the structure of guide portion 620 is different from the structure of guide portion 220.

[0029] A detailed description of the guide portion 620 in conjunction with the drawings is provided below. The guide portion 620 comprises a first sub-guide portion 614 and a second sub-guide portion 616, the first sub-guide portion 614 surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole 610 and configured to guide the first conductor 300a (e.g., a metal pillar) of the conductive connection portion 300 into the first insertion hole 610, and the second sub-guide portion 616 surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole 612 and configured to guide the second conductor 300b (e.g., a metal pillar) of the conductive connection portion 300 into the second insertion hole 612. In particular, the first sub-guiding portion 614 and the second sub-guiding portion 616 include a first recess 614a and a second recess 616a, respectively, formed by recessing the first surface 602a toward the interior of the connector housing 602. The first recess 614 has a first sidewall 614b perpendicular to the first surface 602a, and the second recess 616 has a second sidewall 616b perpendicular to the first surface 602a. In another embodiment, the first recess 614 has the first sidewall 614b inclined with respect to the first surface 602a, which makes it easier to guide the first conductor 300a into the first insertion hole 610, and the second recess 616 has the second sidewall 616b inclined with respect to the first surface 602a, which makes it easier to guide the second conductor 300b into the second insertion hole 612.

[0030] Continuing with Figures 7 to 11, as shown, when the conductive connection portion 300 is attached to the connector housing 602, the first conductor 300a of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the first insertion hole 610 guided by the first sub-guiding portion 614 and forms an electrical connection with the first terminal 400a of the first accommodating cavity 604, the second conductor 300b of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the second insertion hole 612 guided by the second sub-guiding portion 616 and forms an electrical connection with the second terminal of the second accommodating cavity 608, and the third conductor 300c of the conductive connection portion 300 enters the third insertion hole 618 and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal. When the connector 700 is fully assembled, one end of the wire 500a, one end of the wire 500b, and one end of the wire 500c form electrical connections with one end of the first conductor 300a, one end of the second conductor 300b, and one end of the third conductor 300c of the conductive connection part 300 via the first terminal 400a, the second terminal, and the third terminal, respectively; the other end of the first conductor 300a, the other end of the second conductor 300b, and the other end of the third conductor 300c are connected to an air compressor; and the other end of the wire 500a, the other end of the wire 500b, and the other end of the wire 500c are connected to a power source, thereby achieving the purpose of providing power for the air compressor.

[0031] The connector housing provided by the present invention allows the connector to be mated with a mating structure quickly and accurately, which is beneficial for automating the electrical connection installation process.

[0032] The above embodiments provide a description of the connector housing and connector with an example of an application scenario of an air compressor, and it should be understood that the above-described connector housing and connector may be applied to any other suitable scenario requiring an electrical connection.

[0033] It should be noted that the above examples are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, and it is clear that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and that there are many similar variations. Any variations that can be directly derived or found from the disclosure of the present invention by those skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector housing having a body, the body comprising: a first receiving cavity configured to receive a first terminal connected to the first conductor; a second receiving cavity configured to receive a second terminal connected to the second conductor; a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first receiving cavity; a second insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the second receiving cavity; a first guide portion surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole and protruding from the first surface; a second guide portion surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole and protruding from the first surface, the first guide portion has a first guide surface that guides the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface that guides the second conductor into the second insertion hole; the first guide surface and the second guide surface are open in the same direction along the first surface, The first guide surface and the second guide surface face each other. Connector housing.

2. the first guide portion has a first guide surface inclined with respect to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole. The connector housing according to claim 1 .

3. A connector housing having a body, the body comprising: a first receiving cavity configured to receive a first terminal connected to the first conductor; a second receiving cavity configured to receive a second terminal connected to the second conductor; a third receiving cavity configured to receive a third terminal connected to the third conductor; a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first receiving cavity; a second insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the second receiving cavity; a third insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the third accommodating cavity; a first guide portion surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; a second guide portion surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; a third guide portion surrounding a portion of the third insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; Equipped with the first guide portion has a first guide surface that guides the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface that guides the second conductor into the second insertion hole; the third guide portion has a third guide surface that guides the third conductor into the third insertion hole; the first guide surface, the second guide surface, and the third guide surface are open in the same direction along the first surface; Connector housing.

4. the first guide portion has a first sidewall inclined with respect to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second sidewall inclined with respect to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole. The connector housing according to claim 3 .

5. the main body further includes a third accommodating cavity and a third insertion hole, the third accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate a third terminal, the third insertion hole penetrates the first surface and communicates with the third accommodating cavity, and when a conductive connecting portion is attached to the connector housing, a third conductor of the conductive connecting portion enters the third insertion hole and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal.

3. The connector housing according to claim 1 or 2.

6. a first terminal connected to the first conductor; a second terminal connected to the second conductor; A connector comprising: a connector housing; The connector housing includes a body, the body including a first receiving cavity configured to receive the first terminal; a second receiving cavity configured to receive the second terminal; a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first receiving cavity; a second insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the second receiving cavity; a first guide portion surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole and protruding from the first surface; a second guide portion surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole and protruding from the first surface; Including, the first guide portion has a first guide surface that guides the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface that guides the second conductor into the second insertion hole; the first guide surface and the second guide surface are open in the same direction along the first surface, The first guide surface and the second guide surface face each other. connector.

7. the first guide portion has a first guide surface inclined with respect to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the first guide portion has the second guide surface inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole; The connector according to claim 6.

8. a first terminal connected to the first conductor; a second terminal connected to the second conductor; a third terminal connected to the third conductor; A connector comprising: a connector housing; The connector housing includes a body, the body including a first receiving cavity configured to receive the first terminal; a second receiving cavity configured to receive the second terminal; a third receiving cavity configured to receive the third terminal; a first insertion hole penetrating a first surface of the body and communicating with the first receiving cavity; a second insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the second receiving cavity; a third insertion hole penetrating the first surface of the body and communicating with the third accommodating cavity; a first guide portion surrounding a portion of the first insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; a second guide portion surrounding a portion of the second insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; a third guide portion surrounding a portion of the third insertion hole and recessed from the first surface; Including, the first guide portion has a first guide surface that guides the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface that guides the second conductor into the second insertion hole; the third guide portion has a third guide surface that guides the third conductor into the third insertion hole; the first guide surface, the second guide surface, and the third guide surface are open in the same direction along the first surface; connector.

9. the first guide portion has a first guide surface inclined with respect to the first surface to assist in guiding the first conductor into the first insertion hole; the second guide portion has a second guide surface inclined relative to the first surface to assist in guiding the second conductor into the second insertion hole. The connector according to claim 8.

10. 8. A connector as described in claim 6 or 7, wherein the main body further comprises a third accommodating cavity and a third insertion hole, the third accommodating cavity configured to accommodate a third terminal, the third insertion hole penetrating the first surface and communicating with the third accommodating cavity, and when a conductive connection portion is attached to the connector housing, a third conductor of the conductive connection portion enters the third insertion hole and forms an electrical connection with the third terminal.

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