Connector device

Abstract

The present invention provides a smooth fit to a mating connector having a tilted posture.　A connector device (10) is provided with a movable member (15) capable of making relative displacement so as to tilt the posture thereof relative to a support member (11). The movable member (15) has a fitting part (32) that can be fitted to a mating connector (50), a plurality of interference parts (37, 38) that receive, at positions separated from each other, a pressing force from the mating connector (50) when the mating connector (50) is fitted in an oblique posture, and fulcrum parts (21, 43) that serve as the center of the tilt when the movable member (15) starts tilting the posture due to the interference parts (37, 38) receiving the pressing force from the mating connector (50). The fulcrum parts (21, 43) are positioned between the plurality of interference parts (37, 38), in the separation direction of the plurality of interference parts (37, 38).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a connector device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a floating connector including a slide housing to which contacts are attached and a base housing that holds the slide housing so as to be relatively displaceable in both the depth direction and the width direction. This floating connector can absorb displacement in a two-dimensional direction orthogonal to the fitting direction during the fitting process with a mating connector.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When the above floating connector is fitted with a mating connector in a tilted state, it is difficult to correct the tilt. Therefore, it is difficult for this floating connector to smoothly fit with a mating connector having a tilted posture.

[0005] The present disclosure has been completed based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to enable smooth fitting with a mating connector having a tilted posture.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The connector device of the present disclosure includes a movable member that is relatively displaceable so as to tilt with respect to a support member, wherein the movable member includes a fitting portion that can be fitted with a mating connector, When the mating connector is mated in an oblique position, a plurality of interfering parts receive the pressing force from the mating connector at positions separated from each other, The interfering portion has a pivot point that becomes the center of the tilt when the movable member begins to tilt in position due to the pressing force from the mating connector, In a side view taken from a direction perpendicular to the mating direction with the mating connector, the pivot point is positioned between the plurality of interfering parts in the direction of separation of the plurality of interfering parts. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to smoothly mate with a mating connector that is tilted. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the connector device of Example 1 and the mating connector in a detached state. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the support member and connector device. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a front view showing the connector device attached to the support member. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a plan view showing the connector device attached to the support member. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 3. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 3. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a rear view of the connector device. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line CC in Figure 3, showing the state in which the angled mating connector is pressing against the second interference point. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the CC line in Figure 3, showing the housing tilted in the same direction as the mating connector. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line BB in Figure 3, under the same conditions as in Figure 9. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the DD line in Figure 4, showing the state in which the diagonally positioned mating connector is pressing against the first interference point. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the DD line in Figure 4, showing the holder and housing tilted in the same direction as the mating connector. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a rear view of the same state as in Figure 12. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] [Description of Embodiments in this Disclosure] First, embodiments of this disclosure will be listed and described. Any combination of the following embodiments, insofar as they do not contradict each other, is also included as a form for carrying out the invention. The connector device of this disclosure is (1) The device is equipped with a movable member that can be displaced relative to a support member so as to tilt its orientation, the movable member having a mating portion that can be mated with a mating connector, a plurality of interfering portions that receive the pressing force from the mating connector at positions separated from each other when the mating connector is mated in an oblique position, and a pivot portion that becomes the center of the tilt when the movable member begins to tilt its orientation as the interfering portions receive the pressing force from the mating connector, and in a side view viewed from a direction perpendicular to the direction of mating with the mating connector, the pivot portion is positioned between the plurality of interfering portions in the direction of separation of the plurality of interfering portions. With this configuration, since the pivot portion is positioned between the plurality of interfering portions, the pressing force received by the plurality of interfering portions from the mating connector acts on the movable member as a moment force that tilts the orientation of the movable member in the same direction as the mating connector. As a result the orientation of the movable member tilts in the same direction as the mating connector, there is no risk of twisting between it and the mating connector. Therefore, it can smoothly mate with a mating connector that is tilted.

[0010] (2) In (1), the movable member preferably includes a holder supported by the support member and a housing that can be displaced relative to the holder so as to tilt its posture, and the fitting portion and the plurality of interference portions are preferably formed on the housing. According to this configuration, since the housing has the fitting portion and the plurality of interference portions, the shape of the holder can be simplified.

[0011] (3) In (2), the fulcrum portion preferably includes a first fulcrum portion that serves as a fulcrum for the housing to start tilting its posture with respect to the holder. The plurality of interference portions preferably include a pair of first interference portions, and the pair of first interference portions are preferably arranged at positions separated from each other with the first fulcrum portion interposed therebetween in a side view when viewed from a side orthogonal to the tilting direction of the housing. According to this configuration, the pressing force received by the pair of first interference portions from the mating connector acts on the housing as a moment force that tilts the posture of the housing in the same direction as the mating connector. Thereby, the posture of the housing tilts in the same direction as the mating connector.

[0012] (4) In (3), the holder is preferably supported so as to be swingable with respect to the support member. The fulcrum portion preferably includes a second fulcrum portion that serves as a fulcrum for the holder to start tilting its posture with respect to the support member. The plurality of interference portions preferably include a pair of second interference portions arranged at positions separated from each other with the second fulcrum portion interposed therebetween in a direction intersecting the separation direction of the first interference portions. According to this configuration, the pressing force received by the pair of second interference portions from the mating connector acts on the holder and the housing as a moment force that tilts the postures of the holder and the housing in the same direction as the mating connector. Thereby, the postures of the holder and the housing tilt in the same direction as the mating connector.

[0013] (5)(2) In this case, it is preferable that the housing can be displaced relative to the holder in a two-dimensional direction intersecting the fitting direction with the mating connector. According to this configuration, even if the mating connector is displaced in the two-dimensional direction with respect to the housing, the displacement of the mating connector can be absorbed by the housing being displaced relative to the holder in the two-dimensional direction.

[0014] (6)(1) In this case, the movable member has an upward support surface, and includes a holder supported by the support member and a housing that can be displaced relative to the holder so as to tilt its posture while being placed on the support surface. The housing has a rolling surface that rolls on the support surface along with the tilting operation of the housing's posture with the fulcrum portion as the fulcrum. It is preferable that the rolling surface is constituted only by a curved surface. According to this configuration, when the housing tilts, the contact position of the rolling surface on the support surface is displaced in the same direction as the tilting direction, so there is no risk that the posture of the housing will change suddenly during the tilting process of the housing. Therefore, the tilting operation of the housing is stabilized. Also, since the number of contact points between the support surface and the rolling surface can be minimized, when the housing moves relative to the holder in a plane direction orthogonal to the fitting direction, the frictional force generated between the support surface and the rolling surface can be suppressed to a small value. Therefore, the housing can move smoothly relative to the holder in a plane direction orthogonal to the fitting direction.

[0015] (7)(6) In this case, it is preferable that the rolling surface is constituted only by an arc surface with a constant curvature. According to this configuration, compared with a form in which the rolling surface is a continuous form of a plurality of curved surfaces with different curvatures, during the tilting process of the housing, the variation in the displacement distance of the rolling surface on the support surface is small. Therefore, the tilting operation of the housing is more stable.

[0016] [Details of Embodiments of the Present Disclosure] [Example 1] A connector device 10 of Embodiment 1, embodying the present disclosure, will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 13. The present invention is not limited to these examples, but is shown by the claims, and all modifications within the meaning and range of the claims are included. In Embodiment 1, the front-to-back direction is defined as the F direction in Figures 1, 2, 4 to 6, and 8 to 10. The up-and-down direction is defined as the H direction in Figures 1 to 3 and 6 to 13. The left-to-right direction is defined as the R direction in Figures 1 to 5, 7, and 11 to 13.

[0017] The connector device 10 of this embodiment 1 is, for example, a device attached to the chassis of an automobile (not shown). The connector device 10 is a device that is mated from below to a mating connector 50 attached to the body of an automobile (not shown). The mating connector 50 has a female mating terminal (not shown). On the surface (bottom surface) of the mating connector 50 facing the connector device 10, a guide portion 51 is formed that protrudes toward the connector device 10. The guide portion 51 has a guide surface 52 that is inclined with respect to the mating direction (up and down direction) with respect to the mating direction with respect to the mating connector 50. When the connector device 10 and the mating connector 50 are mated with a misalignment in a two-dimensional direction (horizontal direction) perpendicular to the mating direction, the guide surface 52 slides against the connector device 10, thereby correcting the misalignment in the two-dimensional direction (front-back direction and left-right direction) between the connector device 10 and the mating connector 50.

[0018] The connector device 10 has a movable member 15 attached to a support member 11. The support member 11 is fixed to the automobile with its plate thickness direction facing the front-rear direction. The support member 11 has three mounting holes formed through it. The mounting holes include one center hole 12 and a pair of left and right side holes 13. As shown in Figures 7 and 13, in a rear view of the support member 11, the pair of side holes 13 are positioned diagonally below the center hole 12 and are arranged symmetrically on either side of the center hole 12. The rear view shapes of the center hole 12 and the side holes 13 are elliptical or oblong, with their major axis oriented vertically.

[0019] The movable member 15 is constructed by assembling one holder 16, one housing 30, and a male terminal fitting (not shown). The holder 16 is made of synthetic resin and is a single component having a rear wall portion 17 and a pair of symmetrical side wall portions 18. For example, three clips 19 are attached to the rear surface of the rear wall portion 17. The three clips 19 are individually attached to the center hole 12 and the pair of side holes 13. The lower end of the clip 19 attached to the center hole 12 abuts from above against the lower end of the opening edge of the center hole 12. The lower end of the clip 19 attached to the center hole 12 functions as a second pivot point 21, which is the center when the holder 16 swings from side to side relative to the support member 11. The second pivot point 21 is the pivot point when the holder 16 begins to tilt its posture relative to the support member 11.

[0020] The orientation of the holder 16 and housing 30 when they are facing the mating connector 50 without tilting is defined as the neutral position. The clip 19 attached to the center hole 12 is located on a virtual vertical line (not shown) passing through the center of gravity (not shown) of the movable member 15 when viewed from the rear. When the three clips 19 are attached to the center hole 12 and the two side holes 13, a first clearance 22 is secured within the side hole 13 that allows the clips 19 to be displaced relative to each other in both vertical directions. This first clearance 22 allows the holder 16 to swing left and right around the second pivot point 21.

[0021] A pair of symmetrical support grooves 23 are formed in the pair of side wall portions 18. The support grooves 23 have a shape that extends in the front-rear direction and open to the inner surface and front end surface of the side wall portion 18. The lower surface on the inner surface of the support groove 23 serves as a support surface 24 that supports the housing 30. When the holder 16 and housing 30 are facing the mating connector 50, the support surface 24 is oriented perpendicular to the mating direction and extends in the front-rear direction (horizontal direction). A stopper 25 that protrudes downward in a stepped manner is formed on the upper surface on the inner surface of the support groove 23.

[0022] The housing 30 is a single component having a block-shaped terminal holding portion 31 and a rectangular tubular fitting portion 32 extending upward from the upper surface of the terminal holding portion 31. The housing 30 is housed inside the holder 16. In other words, the housing 30 is housed in a space enclosed by the rear wall portion 17 and the left and right side wall portions 18. A male terminal fitting (not shown) is held in the terminal holding portion 31. The tab of the terminal fitting is arranged inside the fitting portion 32. In a plan view of the housing 30 from above, the opening edge of the fitting portion 32 forms a rectangle with its long side oriented in the left-right direction. A tapered guide slope 33 is formed at the upper end of the opening edge of the fitting portion 32.

[0023] The mating portion 32 is the part into which the mating connector 50 is inserted from above. The mating portion 32 is composed of a front wall 34, a pair of left and right side walls 35, and a rear wall 36. The inner surfaces of the pair of side walls 35 of the mating portion 32 function as a pair of second interference portions 37. As shown in Figure 4, in the left-right direction perpendicular to the mating direction with the mating connector 50, the second pivot portion 21 is positioned between the pair of second interference portions 37. In the mating direction (up-down direction), the pair of second interference portions 37 are positioned at the same height as the second pivot portion 21 or in a region lower than the second pivot portion 21. The inner surfaces of the front wall 34 and the rear wall 36 of the mating portion 32 function as a pair of first interference portions 38.

[0024] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a pair of symmetrical projections 40 are formed on the outer surface of the side wall 35 of the fitting portion 32. As shown in Figures 6 and 10, the projections 40 as a whole have an elongated shape in the front-rear direction. An elastic arm portion 41 is formed on the upper surface of the projection 40, extending forward in a cantilevered manner. The elastic arm portion 41 is capable of elastic displacement in the vertical direction. In a side view of the housing 30, the lower surface of the projection 40 functions as a rolling surface 42 that is curved to be convex downwards. The housing 30 is supported by the holder 16 by placing the rolling surface 42 on the support surface 24. The housing 30 can slide in the front-rear direction relative to the holder 16 while the rolling surface 42 is in sliding contact with the support surface 24. The housing 30 can slide in the left-right direction relative to the holder 16 while the rolling surface 42 is in sliding contact with the support surface 24. The housing 30 can swing relative to the holder 16 so as to tilt its posture in the front-rear direction while rolling the rolling surface 42. That is, the housing 30 can swing relative to the holder 16 so as to tilt its posture in the front-rear direction while changing the contact point between the rolling surface 42 and the support surface 24.

[0025] On the lower surface of the projection 40, the rolling surface 42 is provided over a range extending at least from the point of contact between the projection 40 and the support surface 24 when the housing 30 is tilted as far forward as possible relative to the holder 16, to the point of contact between the projection 40 and the support surface 24 when the housing 30 is tilted as far back as possible relative to the holder 16. The rolling surface 42 is, for example, a curved surface without steps.

[0026] Before the mating connector 50 is fitted into the housing 30, the point of contact between the rolling surface 42 and the support surface 24 of the holder 16 is defined as the first pivot point 43. In a side view, the position of the first pivot point 43 in the front-rear direction is between the pair of first interference parts 38. The first pivot point 43 is the pivot point when the housing 30 begins to tilt its posture relative to the holder 16. The side view is in a direction perpendicular to the fitting direction of the housing 30 and the mating connector 50, and is parallel to the axis (not shown) of the pivot center when the housing 30 swings relative to the holder 16. The shape of the rolling surface 42 in the side view may be a circular arc with constant curvature. That is, the rolling surface 42 may be composed only of a circular arc surface with constant curvature.

[0027] The housing 30 is attached to the holder 16 with the terminal holding portion 31 and the mating portion 32 housed inside the holder 16 and the projection portion 40 housed in the support groove 23. When assembling the housing 30 to the holder 16, the projection portion 40 is inserted into the support groove 23 from the front of the housing 30. During the insertion process, the elastic arm portion 41 is elastically displaced downward due to interference with the stopper 25. When the elastic arm portion 41 passes the stopper 25, the assembly of the housing 30 to the holder 16 is completed. The housing 30 is held in a non-removable state from the holder 16 by the front end of the elastic arm portion 41 engaging with the stopper 25.

[0028] When the housing 30 is not mated with the mating connector 50 and the rolling surface 42 is placed on the support surface 24, a second clearance 44 is secured between the area of ​​the rolling surface 42 other than the first pivot point 43 and the support surface 24 of the holder 16. This second clearance 44 allows the housing 30 to roll in the front-rear direction on the support surface 24 relative to the holder 16. The first pivot point 43 is the pivot point for the tilt when the housing 30 begins to tilt its posture relative to the holder 16.

[0029] A third clearance 45 is provided between the inner surface of the holder 16 and the outer surface of the housing 30, allowing the housing 30 to move relative to the holder 16 in the front-rear and left-right directions. When the front end of the elastic arm portion 41 is in contact with the stopper 25, a third clearance 45 in the front-rear direction is provided between the rear wall portion 17 of the holder 16 and the rear wall 36 of the housing 30. A third clearance 45 in the left-right direction is provided between the outer surface of the projection portion 40 and the inner surface of the support groove 23. A third clearance 45 is also provided between the outer surface of the housing 30 and the side wall portion 18 of the holder 16. This third clearance 45 allows the housing 30 to be displaced relative to the holder 16 in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the fitting direction.

[0030] As shown in Figure 8, when the mating connector 50 attempts to enter the mating portion 32 of the housing 30 with its orientation tilted in the front-rear direction, the mating connector 50 interferes with a pair of front and rear first interference portions 38, applying a pressing force to the housing 30 in the mating direction. This pressing force generates a moment force on the housing 30 that causes it to tilt forward or backward with the first pivot portion 43 as the pivot point. Here, the pair of front and rear first interference portions 38 to which the pressing force is applied are positioned at a distance from the first pivot portion 43 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the mating connector 50 presses downward on the first interference portions 38 with its orientation tilted forward, the moment force generated on the housing 30 becomes a force that causes the housing 30 to tilt forward. As a result, the housing 30 tilts its orientation forward, just like the mating connector 50, allowing the mating between the mating connector 50 and the housing 30 to proceed smoothly.

[0031] As shown in Figure 11, when the mating connector 50 attempts to enter the mating portion 32 of the housing 30 with its orientation tilted to the left or right, the mating connector 50 interferes with a pair of left and right second interference portions 37, applying a pressing force to the housing 30 in the mating direction. This pressing force generates a moment force in the housing 30 that causes it to tilt to the left or right with the second pivot portion 21 as the pivot point. Here, the pair of front and rear second interference portions 37 to which the pressing force is applied are positioned at a distance from the second pivot portion 21 in the left or right direction. Therefore, when the mating connector 50 presses downward on the second interference portions 37 while tilted to the left or right, the moment force generated in the housing 30 becomes a force that tries to tilt the housing 30 in the same direction as the mating connector 50. Since the housing 30 tilts in the same direction as the mating connector 50, the mating of the mating connector 50 and the housing 30 proceeds smoothly.

[0032] The connector device 10 of this embodiment 1 includes a movable member 15 that can be displaced relative to the support member 11 so as to tilt its orientation. The movable member 15 has a mating portion 32 that can be mated with the mating connector 50, a plurality of interference portions 37, 38, and pivot portions 21, 43. The interference portions 37, 38 are the parts that receive the pressing force from the mating connector 50 at positions separated from each other when the mating connector 50 is mated in an oblique orientation. The pivot portions 21, 43 are the parts that become the center of the tilt when the movable member 15 begins to tilt its orientation as the interference portions 37, 38 receive the pressing force from the mating connector 50. In a side view from a direction perpendicular to the mating direction with the mating connector 50, the pivot portions 21, 43 are positioned between the plurality of interference portions 37, 38 in the direction of separation of the plurality of interference portions 37, 38 (the direction in which the mating connector 50 is tilted).

[0033] In this configuration, since the pivot points 21 and 43 are positioned between the multiple interfering parts 37 and 38, the pressing force received by the multiple interfering parts 37 and 38 from the mating connector 50 acts on the movable member 15 as a moment force that tilts the movable member 15 in the same direction as the mating connector 50. As a result, the movable member 15 tilts in the same direction as the mating connector 50, so there is no risk of twisting between it and the mating connector 50. Therefore, it can smoothly mate into the mating connector 50, which is tilted.

[0034] The movable member 15 includes a holder 16 supported by a support member 11 and a housing 30 that is relatively displaceable to tilt its orientation relative to the holder 16. The housing 30 has a fitting portion 32 and a plurality of interference portions 37, 38 formed therein. With this configuration, since the housing 30 has a fitting portion 32 and a plurality of interference portions 37, 38, the shape of the holder 16 can be simplified.

[0035] The holder 16 includes a second pivot point 21 that is pivotably supported with respect to the center hole 12 of the support member 11. The second pivot point 21 is the pivot point for the tilt when the holder 16 begins to tilt its posture relative to the support member 11. The plurality of interfering parts 37, 38 include a pair of second interfering parts 37 that are positioned at a distance from the second pivot point 21 in the left-right direction, intersecting the separation direction of the first interfering part 38. With this configuration, the pressing force received by the pair of second interfering parts 37 from the mating connector 50 acts on the holder 16 and housing 30 as a moment force that tilts the posture of the holder 16 and housing 30 in the same direction as the mating connector 50. As a result, the posture of the holder 16 and housing 30 tilts in the same direction as the mating connector 50.

[0036] The pivot points 21 and 43 include a first pivot point 43 which serves as the pivot point for the tilt when the housing 30 begins to tilt its posture relative to the holder 16. The multiple interference parts 37 and 38 include a pair of first interference parts 38. The pair of first interference parts 38 are positioned spaced apart from the first pivot point 43 in a side view taken from the side perpendicular to the tilting direction of the housing 30. With this configuration, the pressing force received by the pair of first interference parts 38 from the mating connector 50 acts on the housing 30 as a moment force that tilts the posture of the housing 30 in the same direction as the mating connector 50. As a result, the posture of the housing 30 tilts in the same direction as the mating connector 50.

[0037] The housing 30 is capable of relative displacement with respect to the holder 16 in a two-dimensional direction (horizontal direction) that intersects with the mating direction with respect to the mating connector 50. With this configuration, even if the mating connector 50 is misaligned in a two-dimensional direction with respect to the housing 30, the housing 30 can absorb the misalignment of the mating connector 50 by being displaced in a two-dimensional direction with respect to the holder 16.

[0038] The movable member 15 includes a holder 16 and a housing 30. The holder 16 has an upward-facing support surface 24 and is supported by a support member 11. The housing 30 can be displaced relative to the holder 16 so as to tilt its posture while resting on the support surface 24. The housing 30 has a rolling surface 42 that rolls on the support surface 24 in conjunction with the tilting motion of the housing 30, with the first pivot point 43 as the pivot point. Since the rolling surface 42 is composed solely of curved surfaces, when the housing 30 tilts its posture, the contact position of the rolling surface 42 on the support surface 24 is displaced in the same direction as the tilting direction of the housing 30. Therefore, there is no risk of the posture of the housing 30 changing abruptly during the tilting process, and the tilting motion of the housing 30 is stable.

[0039] Furthermore, since the number of contact points between the support surface 24 and the rolling surface 42 can be minimized, the frictional force generated between the support surface 24 and the rolling surface 42 when the housing 30 moves relative to the holder 16 in a plane perpendicular to the fitting direction can be kept to a minimum. Therefore, the housing 30 can move smoothly relative to the holder 16 in a plane perpendicular to the fitting direction.

[0040] The rolling surface 42 is composed solely of circular arc surfaces with a constant curvature. With this configuration, compared to a configuration in which the rolling surface consists of multiple curved surfaces with different curvatures in a continuous manner, the variation in the displacement distance of the rolling surface 42 on the support surface 24 during the tilting process of the housing 30 is smaller. Therefore, the tilting motion of the housing 30 is more stable.

[0041] [Other examples] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and in the drawings, but is shown in the claims. The present invention includes the meaning of equivalents of the claims and all modifications within the claims, and also includes the following embodiments. The movable member may be a single component. The interference portion may be formed in the holder. The interfering portion provided on the movable member may be either the first interfering portion or the second interfering portion. The pivot point provided on the movable member may be either the first pivot point or the second pivot point. The second support point of the holder may be an elongated hole. The holder may have as few as two clips. In this case, the part of the holder between the two clips functions as the second support point. The holder may be configured to swing from side to side relative to the clip. The housing may be restricted from relative displacement in a two-dimensional direction with respect to the holder. The rolling surface is not limited to a circular arc with a constant curvature, but may also be a continuous form of multiple curved surfaces with different curvatures. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 10…Connector device 11…Support member 12…Center hole 13…Side holes 15…Movable parts 16... Holder 17...Rear wall part 18... Side wall section 19… Clip 21...Second support point (support point) 22…First clearance 23...Support groove 24…Support surface 25... Stopper 30… Housing 31...Terminal holding part 32…Matching part 33... Guiding slope 34…Front wall 35…Side wall 36…Rear wall 37…Second Interference Section (Interference Section) 38…First interference section (interference section) 40...Protrusion 41...Elastic arm section 42... Rolling surface 43...First support point (support point) 44…Second clearance 45...Third clearance 50...Mother connector 51...Guiding part 52…Guiding surface

Claims

1. It is equipped with a movable member that can be displaced relative to the support member so as to tilt its posture, The aforementioned movable member is A holder supported by the aforementioned support member, A housing having a mating portion that can be mated with the mating connector, When the mating connector is mated in an oblique position, a plurality of interfering parts receive the pressing force from the mating connector at positions separated from each other, The interfering portion has a pivot point that becomes the center of the tilt when the movable member begins to tilt in position due to the pressing force from the mating connector, In a side view taken from a direction perpendicular to the mating direction with the mating connector, the pivot point is positioned between the plurality of interfering parts in the separation direction of the plurality of interfering parts, The side wall portion of the holder has a support groove that opens to the inner surface and the front surface of the side wall portion. The lower surface of the support groove functions as an upward-facing support surface. The housing has a protrusion, The lower surface of the projection functions as a rolling surface consisting of a curved surface that rolls on the support surface in accordance with the tilting motion of the housing's posture with the pivot point as the pivot point. The housing is a connector device that can slide relative to the holder while the rolling surface slides against the support surface.

2. The connector device according to claim 1, wherein the fitting portion and the plurality of interference portions are formed in the housing.

3. The pivot point includes a first pivot point which serves as the pivot point for the tilt when the housing begins to tilt its posture relative to the holder. The plurality of interfering parts include a pair of first interfering parts, The connector device according to claim 2, wherein the pair of first interference portions are arranged at positions separated from the first pivot portion in a side view taken from a side perpendicular to the inclination direction of the housing.

4. The holder is pivotably supported with respect to the support member, The aforementioned pivot point includes a second pivot point which serves as the pivot point for the tilt when the holder begins to tilt its posture relative to the support member. The connector device according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of interference portions include a pair of second interference portions arranged at positions separated from the second pivot portion in a direction intersecting the separation direction of the first interference portion.

5. The connector device according to claim 2, wherein the housing is capable of relative displacement to the holder in a two-dimensional direction intersecting the mating direction with the mating connector.

6. An elastic arm portion is formed on the aforementioned projection. A stopper is formed in the support groove. The connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the housing is held in a state that prevents it from coming out of the holder by the elastic arm portion engaging with the stopper.

7. The connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the rolling surface is composed solely of a circular arc surface with constant curvature.

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