Cover integrated connector

Abstract

An invention regarding a cover-integrated connector is disclosed. The disclosed cover-integrated connector is characterized by comprising a housing in which a plurality of terminal terminals having wiring are installed in a mounting hole, and an integrated cover portion that is rotatably provided on each side of the housing to guide the wiring to the outside and rotates to be coupled to face each other.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover-integrated connector, and more specifically, to a cover-integrated connector in which first and second cover members coupled to a housing are configured to be rotatable on both sides of the housing, and after assembling terminals to the housing, the first and second cover members are rotated to face each other and coupled through a positioning connection part, thereby preventing loss by configuring the housing cover as an integrated unit without the need to store it separately from the housing, and reducing costs by reducing the number of parts. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, as conventional vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles increasingly use high voltage and high current, electrical devices are required to stably supply and distribute power from the outside to internal components. Furthermore, many components are being manufactured in modular form for the electronic control of vehicles, and the use of wires and communication lines connected by connectors to transmit current or electrical signals has increased rapidly.

[0003] These connectors are used to electrically connect automotive parts, and they undergo various safety inspections to ensure that no electrical defects occur when mounted on the parts.

[0004] These connectors are equipped with a housing cover that is detachably coupled to the housing to protect the connector's terminals and wiring connections from the external environment, and a plurality of terminals with wiring cores fixed to the housing are mounted and combined.

[0005] However, the housing cover used in existing connectors is separated from the housing and consists of a separate component, posing a risk of loss. Furthermore, the assembly process is complex and cumbersome, as the housing cover and housing must be prepared and combined separately.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to improve this.

[0007] A related background technology is Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 1850446 (April 13, 2018, Title of Invention: Connector for Wire Connection). The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was created out of the aforementioned necessity, and aims to provide a cover-integrated connector that prevents loss and reduces costs by reducing parts, by configuring first and second cover members coupled to a housing so that they can rotatably be positioned on both sides of the housing, and then, after assembling a terminal to the housing, rotating the first and second cover members to face each other and joining them through a positioning connection part. means of solving the problem

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the cover-integrated connector according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a housing in which a plurality of terminal terminals having wiring are installed in a mounting hole; and an integrated cover portion that is rotatably provided on each side of the housing to guide the wiring to the outside and rotates to be coupled to face each other.

[0010] The above-described integrated cover member is characterized by comprising: a first cover member rotatably integrally provided on one side of the housing; a second cover member rotatably integrally provided on the other side of the housing to correspond to the first cover member; and a rotational position connecting member that mutually connects the first cover member and the second cover member, which rotate facing each other on both sides of the housing, to maintain a rotational position.

[0011] The first and second cover members are characterized by being delivered in a state where they are spread open and fixed to both sides of the housing by means of a temporary fixing part.

[0012] The above temporary fixing part is characterized by comprising: a first position adhesive member provided on one side of the housing and fixed in position by being adhered to the folded side of the first cover member; and a second position adhesive member provided on the other side of the housing to correspond to the first position adhesive member and fixed in position by being adhered to the folded side of the second cover member.

[0013] The first and second cover members are characterized by rotating while connected to each other on both sides of the housing by a connecting rotating part.

[0014] The above connecting rotating part is characterized by including: a first rotating connecting piece that connects and supports the lower central portion of the first cover member and one side of the housing; and a second rotating connecting piece that connects and supports the lower central portion of the second cover member and the other side of the housing.

[0015] The above-described rotational position connecting member is characterized by comprising: a locking projection member provided on the outer side of the first cover member; a locking hole member provided on the outer side of the second cover member to lock the locking projection member; and a detachment prevention member that restrains the lower portions of the first and second cover members to each side of the housing to prevent the upper portions of the first and second cover members from detaching from the housing.

[0016] The above anti-detachment member is characterized by comprising: an anti-detachment hole formed through the lower side of each of the first and second cover members; and an anti-detachment projection formed on each of the two sides of the housing so that the first and second cover members are caught in the anti-detachment hole after rotating on both sides of the housing. Effects of the invention

[0017] The cover-integrated connector according to the present invention is configured such that first and second cover members coupled to the housing are rotatable on both sides of the housing. After assembling terminals to the housing, the first and second cover members are rotated to face each other and coupled through a positioning connection part. This allows the housing cover to be configured as an integrated unit without the need to store it separately from the housing, thereby preventing loss and reducing costs through a reduction in parts. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is an assembled perspective view seen from one side of a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an assembled perspective view of a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the other side. FIG. 3 is an open perspective view of an integrated cover portion seen from one side in a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an open perspective view of an integrated cover portion seen from the other side in a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the first and second cover members of the integrated cover portion rotating, respectively, in a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention in a state where the first and second cover portions of the integrated cover portion are closed. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the process in which, when the first and second cover members are closed in a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotatable connecting part is flipped over and caught on the anti-detachment part. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] Hereinafter, a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0020] In this process, the thickness of lines or the size of components depicted in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of clarity and convenience of explanation. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intent or convention of the user or operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be based on the content throughout this specification.

[0021] FIG. 1 is an assembled perspective view from one side of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an assembled perspective view from the other side of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an open perspective view of an integrated cover portion from one side of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an open perspective view of an integrated cover portion from the other side of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the state in which the first and second cover members of the integrated cover portion are rotated, respectively, of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a state in which the first and second cover portions of the integrated cover portion are closed, of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the process in which the rotating connection portion is flipped over and caught on the anti-detachment portion when the first and second cover members are closed, of a cover-integrated connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing (100) and an integrated cover portion (200).

[0023] The housing (100) is configured such that a plurality of terminal terminals (20) having wiring (10) are installed in the mounting hole portion (30).

[0024] The housing (100) is mainly composed of a male housing, and a female housing (not shown) can be joined at the bottom.

[0025] The integrated cover portion (200) is rotatably provided on each side of the housing (100) to guide the wiring (10) to the outside and is configured to rotate and connect to face each other.

[0026] The integrated cover part (200) is rotatably mounted in advance on the housing (100) and delivered in a fixed state before being rotated. In contrast to conventional methods where the cover is detachable and poses a high risk of loss, the present invention is delivered mounted on the housing (100) and rotates to form a complete cover during use, thereby reducing the risk of loss and improving workability.

[0027] The integrated cover portion (200) may include a first cover member (210) rotatably integrally provided on one side of the housing (100), a second cover member (220) rotatably integrally provided on the other side of the housing (100) to correspond to the first cover member (210), and a rotational position connecting portion (230) that maintains a rotational position by mutually connecting the first cover member (210) and the second cover member (220) which rotate facing each other on both sides of the housing (100).

[0028] The first and second cover members (210, 220) can be delivered in a state where they are spread open and fixed to both sides of the housing (100) by means of a temporary fixing part (300).

[0029] The temporary fixing part (300) is shown as a pad-shaped adhesive member that is bonded in one embodiment according to the present invention, but depending on the case, a locking groove may be formed in the housing (100), and a locking projection may be protruded from the first and second cover members (210, 220) to fix the locking projection of the first and second cover members (210, 220) by pressing it into the locking groove of the housing (100).

[0030] The temporary fixing part (300) may include a first position adhesive member (310) provided on one side of the housing (100) and attached to the folded side of the first cover member (210) to fix the position of the first cover member (210), and a second position adhesive member (320) provided on the other side of the housing (100) to correspond to the first position adhesive member (310) and attached to the folded side of the second cover member (220) to fix the position of the second cover member (220).

[0031] The first position adhesive member (310) is an adhesive pad having adhesive material on both sides, and is attached to one side of the housing (100) and adhered to the outer surface of the first cover member (210) that is folded over, so that the first cover member (210) is delivered in a folded state on one side of the housing (100), and when used after delivery, the first cover member attached to the first position adhesive member provided in the housing can be separated and rotated for use.

[0032] The second position adhesive member (320) is an adhesive pad having adhesive material on both sides, and is attached to the other side of the housing (100) and adhered to the outer surface of the second cover member (220) that is folded back, so that the second cover member (220) is delivered in a folded state on the other side of the housing (100), and when used after delivery, the second cover member attached to the second position adhesive member provided in the housing can be separated and rotated for use.

[0033] The first and second cover members (210, 220) can rotate while connected to each other on both sides of the housing (100) by the connecting rotating part (400).

[0034] The connecting rotating part (400) may include a first rotating connecting piece (410) that connects and supports the lower central portion of the first cover member (210) and one side of the housing (100), and a second rotating connecting piece (420) that connects and supports the lower central portion of the second cover member (220) and the other side of the housing (100).

[0035] The first rotary connecting piece (410) supports the first cover member (410) in a connected state on one side of the housing (100), and when the first cover member (410) rotates and closes to the upper side of the housing (100), it can bend in a curved manner to support the first cover member (210) on one side of the housing (100), thereby performing the function of a hinge.

[0036] The second rotating connecting piece (420) supports the second cover member (420) in a connected state on the other side of the housing (100), and when the second cover member (420) rotates and closes to the upper side of the housing (100), it can bend in a curved manner to support the second cover member (220) on the other side of the housing (100), thereby performing the function of a hinge.

[0037] The rotational position binding part (230) may include a locking projection member (240) provided on the outer side of the first cover member (210), a locking hole member (250) provided on the outer side of the second cover member (220) to lock the locking projection member (240), and a detachment prevention part (260) that prevents the upper detachment of the first and second cover members (210, 220) from the housing (100) by securing the lower portions of the first and second cover members (210, 220) to the housing (100) on both sides.

[0038] The anti-detachment part (260) may include an anti-detachment hole part (262) formed through the lower side of each of the first and second cover members (210, 220), and an anti-detachment projection part (264) formed on each of the two sides of the housing (100) so that the first and second cover members (210, 220) are caught in the anti-detachment hole part (262) after rotating on both sides of the housing (100).

[0039] The anti-detachment hole (262) is made of a square hole.

[0040] The anti-detachment projection (264) has an inclined surface formed on the upper side, and a vertical surface formed on the lower side for hanging, where the anti-detachment hole (262) of the first and second cover members (210, 220) is hung.

[0041] The anti-detachment projection (264) can be formed in a right angle shape.

[0042] One of the first and second cover members (210, 220) may be provided with an exposure hole (270) that guides the wiring (10) to be exposed to the outside.

[0043] Hereinafter, the operation and effects of a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention will be examined with reference to the attached drawings.

[0044] Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 3 and FIG. 7, with the first and second cover members (210, 220) folded on both sides of the housing (100), the first and second cover members (210, 220) attached to the first and second position adhesive members (310, 320) respectively provided on both sides of the housing (100) are separated from the first and second position adhesive members (310, 320) and rotated based on the first and second rotation connecting pieces (410, 420).

[0045] Next, referring to the second drawing of FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, when the first and second cover members (210, 220) in the housing (100) are rotated by a set angle, the first and second rotational connecting pieces (410, 420) supporting the first and second cover members (210, 220) are bent, and the first and second cover members (210, 220) are positioned at the upper edge of the housing (100).

[0046] In addition, referring to the third drawing of FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 7, the first cover member (210) is combined with the second cover member (220), and the locking projection member (240) of the first cover member (210) is inserted into the locking hole member (250) of the second cover member (220) to be hooked, thereby forming an integrated cover part (200) which is a combination of the first and second cover members (210, 220).

[0047] Next, the lower portion of the first and second cover members (210, 220) can be prevented from detaching by the detachment prevention hole portion (262) being caught on the detachment prevention projection portion (264) formed on both sides of the housing (100).

[0048] At this time, the first and second rotating connecting pieces (410, 420) supporting the lower ends of the first and second cover members (210, 220) can be bent 180 degrees and perform the function of a hinge while supporting the lower portions of the first and second cover members (210, 220).

[0049] Accordingly, a cover-integrated connector according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured such that first and second cover members coupled to a housing are rotatable on both sides of the housing, and after assembling terminals to the housing, the first and second cover members are rotated to face each other and coupled through a positioning connection part, thereby preventing loss by configuring the housing cover as an integrated unit without the need to store it separately from the housing, and reducing costs by reducing the number of parts.

[0050] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, this is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom.

[0051] Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0052] 10: Wiring 20: Terminal 100: Housing 200: Integrated cover part 210: First cover member 220: Second cover member 230: Rotational position locking part 240: Locking projection member 250: Locking hole member 260: Anti-detachment member 262: Anti-detachment hole 262: Anti-detachment projection 270: Exposed hole section 300: Temporary fixing section 310: First position adhesive member 320: Second position adhesive member 400: Connecting rotary part 410: First rotary connecting piece 420: Second rotating connecting piece

Claims

Claim 1 A housing having a plurality of terminal terminals with wiring installed in a mounting hole; and an integrated cover part rotatably provided on each side of the housing to guide the wiring to the outside and rotate to be coupled to face each other; wherein the integrated cover part comprises: a first cover member rotatably integrally provided on one side of the housing; a second cover member rotatably integrally provided on the other side of the housing to correspond to the first cover member; and a rotational position connecting part that mutually binds the first cover member and the second cover member rotating to face each other on both sides of the housing to maintain a rotational position; wherein the first and second cover members are delivered in a state in which they are spread apart and fixed on both sides of the housing by means of a temporary fixing part, and the temporary fixing part comprises a first position adhesive member provided on one side of the housing and attached to the folded side of the first cover member to fix the position; A cover-integrated connector comprising: a second position adhesive member provided on the other side of the housing to correspond to the first position adhesive member and attached to the folded side of the second cover member to fix its position; wherein the first and second position adhesive members are adhesive pads provided with adhesive material on both sides, attached to one side or the other side of the housing and adhered to the outer surface of the first and second cover members that are folded, so that the first and second cover members are delivered in a folded state on one side or the other side of the housing, and when used after delivery, the first and second cover members attached to the first and second position adhesive members provided in the housing are separated and rotated for use. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 A cover-integrated connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second cover members rotate while connected to each other on both sides of the housing by a connecting rotating part. Claim 6 A cover-integrated connector according to claim 5, wherein the connecting rotating part comprises: a first rotary connecting piece that connects and supports the lower central portion of the first cover member and one side of the housing; and a second rotary connecting piece that connects and supports the lower central portion of the second cover member and the other side of the housing. Claim 7 A cover-integrated connector according to claim 1, wherein the rotational position binding member comprises: a locking projection member provided on the outer side of the first cover member; a locking hole member provided on the outer side of the second cover member to lock the locking projection member; and a detachment prevention member that restrains the lower portions of the first and second cover members to each side of the housing to prevent the upper portions of the first and second cover members from detaching from the housing. Claim 8 In claim 7, the anti-detachment member comprises: an anti-detachment hole formed through the lower side of each of the first and second cover members; and an anti-detachment projection formed on each of the two sides of the housing so that the first and second cover members are caught in the anti-detachment hole after rotating on both sides of the housing; characterized in that it is a cover-integrated connector.

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