CN109301646B

CN109301646B - Extension connector

Info

Publication number: CN109301646B
Application number: CN201811311086.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 施春彬; 程新生; 张书颂; 曾志东
Original assignee: Legrand Intelligent Electric Huizhou Co ltd
Current assignee: Legrand Intelligent Electric Huizhou Co ltd
Priority date: 2018-11-06
Filing date: 2018-11-06
Publication date: 2024-06-25
Anticipated expiration: 2038-11-06
Also published as: CN109301646A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an extension connector. The extension connector is used for being connected with the first cable and the second cable respectively, and comprises a connector main body, a first cable manager, a second cable manager, a first cover shell and a second cover shell, wherein the connector main body is provided with a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove; the first cable manager is inserted in the first accommodating groove and is used for installing and arranging a first cable; the second cable manager is inserted in the second accommodating groove and is used for installing and arranging a second cable; the first cover shell is rotationally connected to the connector main body, and is arranged outside the first accommodating groove; the second cover shell is rotationally connected to the connector main body, and is arranged outside the second accommodating groove; the extension connector avoids the traditional connection mode of adopting double RJ45 interfaces, solves the problem of poor contact of the traditional cable and the crystal head connection, and ensures the reliability of network extension connection.

Description

Extension connector

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of network communication connection, in particular to an extension connector.

Background

Conventional extension connectors use a dual RJ45 interface to extend the connection to the network. When connecting, the cable is firstly required to be connected to the crystal head, and then the crystal head is inserted into the extension module with the RJ45 interface. Because of adopting a double RJ45 interface connection mode, the network performance after connection is poor, and special tools are needed to complete connection, the efficiency of network extension connection installation is low; in addition, the poor contact problem exists in the connection of the crystal head and the cable, so that the reliability of network extension connection is low.

Disclosure of Invention

Based on this, it is necessary to address the problems of low efficiency and poor reliability of network extension connection installation; in addition, the network extension connection has the problem of poor network performance, and an extension connector is provided.

An extension connector for connection with a first cable and a second cable, respectively, the extension connector comprising:

the connector comprises a connector body, wherein a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove are formed in the connector body;

the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove and is used for installing and arranging the first cable;

the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove and used for installing and arranging the second cable;

The first cover shell is rotationally connected to the connector main body, and is arranged outside the first accommodating groove so as to position the first cable manager in the first accommodating groove; and

The second cover shell is rotationally connected to the connector main body, and the second cover shell is arranged outside the second accommodating groove so as to position the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove.

The first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove, so that the first cable manager is abutted against the inner wall of the connector main body, the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove, so that the second cable manager is abutted against the inner wall of the connector main body, and both the first cable manager and the second cable manager are connected with the connector main body; when in installation, the first cable is installed and arranged on the first cable manager, and the second cable is installed and arranged on the second cable manager; then, the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove, and the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove; then, the first cover shell is rotated to enable the first cover shell to be arranged in the first accommodating groove and abutted against the first cable manager, so that the first cable manager is positioned in the first accommodating groove, and the first cable manager is ensured to be always inserted into the inner wall of the first accommodating groove; finally, the second cover shell is rotated to enable the second cover shell to be arranged in the second accommodating groove and to be abutted against the second cable manager, so that the second cable manager is positioned in the second accommodating groove, the second cable manager is ensured to be always inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove, the connection and the installation of the first cable and the second cable are completed, and special tools are not needed in the whole process to complete the connection, so that the efficiency of the network extension connection and installation is greatly improved; in addition, the extension connector avoids the traditional connection mode of adopting double RJ45 interfaces, solves the problem of poor contact of the traditional cable and the crystal head connection, and ensures the reliability of network extension connection.

In one embodiment, the extension connector further includes a first latch, the connector main body is further provided with a first clamping groove, the first latch is clamped on the first cover shell and the first latch is clamped in the first clamping groove, so that the first latch compresses the first cover shell on the connector main body, and the first cover shell is ensured to be reliably covered on the first accommodating groove.

In one embodiment, the first lock catch comprises a first lock catch body and two first clamping parts formed by extending two sides of the first lock catch body towards the connector body; the first lock catch body is clamped on the first cover shell; the number of the first clamping grooves is two, the two first clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two first clamping grooves, so that the tensile strength of the first lock catch is improved, and the first lock catch is more firmly connected to the connector main body.

In one embodiment, the extension connector further includes a second latch, the connector main body further provides a second clamping groove, the second latch is clamped on the second cover shell and the second latch is clamped in the second clamping groove, so that the second latch compresses the second cover shell on the connector main body, and the second cover shell is ensured to be reliably covered on the second accommodating groove.

In one embodiment, the second lock catch comprises a second lock catch body and two second clamping parts formed by extending two sides of the second lock catch body towards the connector body; the second lock catch body is clamped on the second cover shell; the number of the second clamping grooves is two, the two second clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two second clamping grooves, so that the tensile strength of the second lock catch is improved, and the second lock catch is more firmly connected to the connector main body.

In one embodiment, the connector body is formed with a first boss in a bent shape; the first boss part is penetrated in the first penetrating hole and is rotationally connected with the first cover shell, so that the first cover shell is rotationally connected with the connector body; a second bending boss is formed on the connector main body; the second cover shell is provided with a second penetrating hole, and the second boss part is penetrated in the second penetrating hole and is rotationally connected with the second cover shell, so that the second cover shell is rotationally connected onto the connector body.

In one embodiment, a first arc-shaped groove is formed in the first boss; the first cover shell comprises a first cover body, first connecting portions and first rotating portions, the number of the first connecting portions is two, two ends of each first connecting portion are respectively connected with the first cover body and the first rotating portions, the first cover body, the first rotating portions and the two first connecting portions jointly enclose into a first penetrating hole, the first cover body covers the first accommodating groove, the first rotating portions are abutted to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped groove, and rotation between the first cover shell and the first boss is stable.

In one embodiment, a second arc-shaped groove is formed in the second boss; the second cover shell comprises a second cover shell body, second connecting portions and second rotating portions, the number of the second connecting portions is two, each of the two ends of the second connecting portions is connected with the second cover shell body and the second rotating portions respectively, the second cover shell body, the second rotating portions and the second connecting portions jointly enclose into a second penetrating hole, the second cover shell body covers the second accommodating groove, the second rotating portions are abutted to the inner wall of the second arc-shaped groove, and rotation between the second cover shell and the second boss is stable.

In one embodiment, a first limiting plate is arranged on the first cover shell, a first positioning groove is formed in the first cable manager, the first limiting plate is positioned in the first positioning groove, the first cover shell positions the first cable manager in the first accommodating groove, in the process of rotating the first cover shell to enable the first cover shell to be arranged in the first accommodating groove, the first limiting plate slides into the first positioning groove and pushes the first cable manager to move towards the inner wall of the first positioning groove, so that the first cable manager is inserted into the inner wall of the first accommodating groove, and in this way, the first cable manager with the first cable is directly placed in the first accommodating groove to rotate the first cover shell, the first cable manager is not required to be inserted into the first accommodating groove manually, the overturning force of a user on the first cover shell is decomposed into a pushing force pushing the first cable manager to be inserted into the first accommodating groove, in the process of rotating the first cover shell is pushed to simultaneously push the first cable manager to be inserted into the inner wall of the first accommodating groove, and therefore the first cable manager is convenient to be inserted into the first accommodating groove, and the first cable manager is convenient to be inserted into and connected to be further extended;

The second cable manager is arranged in the second accommodating groove, the second limiting plate is arranged on the second cable manager, the second limiting plate is positioned in the second accommodating groove, the second cable manager is positioned in the second accommodating groove, the second cover is rotated to enable the second cover to be arranged in the second accommodating groove, the second limiting plate slides into the second positioning groove to push the second cable manager to move towards the inner wall of the second positioning groove simultaneously, the second cable manager is inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove, and therefore, when the second cable manager is installed, the second cable manager can be directly placed in the second accommodating groove to rotate the second cover, the second cable manager is not required to be inserted into the second accommodating groove manually, the overturning force of a user on the second cover is decomposed into pushing force pushing the second cable manager to be inserted into the second accommodating groove, and the second cable manager is pushed to be inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove simultaneously in the process of rotating the second cover, so that the second cable manager is pushed to be inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove conveniently and fast to extend.

In one embodiment, the extension connector further comprises a first tab and a second tab; the first pressing piece is arranged on the first cover shell, the first pressing piece is positioned in the first accommodating groove, and the first pressing piece is used for pressing and holding the first cable, so that the first cable is pressed and held on the first cable manager by the first pressing piece besides being arranged on the first cable manager, and the first cable is more firmly arranged on the first cable manager; the second pressing piece is arranged on the second cover shell and is positioned in the second accommodating groove, and the second pressing piece is used for pressing and holding the second cable, so that the second cable is pressed and held on the second cable manager by the second pressing piece except for being arranged on the second cable manager, and the second cable is firmly arranged on the second cable manager.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an extension connector according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the extension connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the extension connector of FIG. 2 from another perspective;

FIG. 4 is a partial schematic view of the extension connector of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a partial schematic view of the extension connector of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is another partial schematic view of the extension connector of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is another partial schematic view of the extension connector of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a partial schematic view of the extension connector of FIG. 1;

fig. 9 is another partial schematic view of the extension connector of fig. 1.

Detailed Description

In order to facilitate an understanding of the present invention, the extension connector will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the extension connector are shown in the drawings. The extension connector may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, the purpose of these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and complete disclosure of the extension connector.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and the like are used herein for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be the only embodiment.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of the extended connectors is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and/or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

An embodiment is that an extension connector is used for being connected with a first cable and a second cable respectively, the extension connector comprises a connector main body, a first cable manager, a second cable manager, a first cover shell and a second cover shell, and the connector main body is provided with a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove; the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove and is used for installing and arranging the first cable; the second cable manager is inserted in the second accommodating groove and is used for installing and arranging the second cable; the first cover shell is rotatably connected to the connector main body, and is arranged outside the first accommodating groove so as to position the first cable manager in the first accommodating groove; the second cover is rotatably connected to the connector body, and the second cover is arranged outside the second accommodating groove so as to position the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove.

As shown in fig. 1, an embodiment of an extension connector 10 is used to connect with a first cable 30 and a second cable 40, respectively. In this embodiment, the first cable and the second cable are both network cables, so that the first cable and the second cable perform signal transmission through the extension connector, and extension connection of the cables is achieved. Referring also to fig. 2, the extension connector 10 includes a connector body 100, a first cable manager 200, a second cable manager 300, a first cover 400, and a second cover 500.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, in one embodiment, the connector body 100 is provided with a first receiving groove 110 and a second receiving groove 120. In this embodiment, the connector body is rectangular, so that the structure of the connector body is simple and easy to manufacture, and in other embodiments, the connector body may be square or cylindrical. In one embodiment, the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove are respectively formed at two ends of the connector body, so that the problem of mutual interference between signals of the first cable and signals of the second cable is avoided, and the connection anti-interference performance of the extension connector is improved. Further, the first accommodation groove and the second accommodation groove are respectively arranged on the surfaces parallel to each other on the connector main body, so that the connector main body is in 180-degree wiring layout, the problem that termination is difficult due to small space is solved during installation, meanwhile, the problem of mutual interference between signals of the first line and signals of the second line can be better solved, and the connection anti-interference performance of the extension connector is further improved.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the first cable manager 200 is inserted into the first accommodating groove 110, so that the first cable manager abuts against the connector body. The first cable manager is used for installing and setting the first cable 20, so that the first cable is in communication connection with the connector main body when the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove, and signal transmission between the first cable and the connector main body is ensured. As shown in fig. 3, the second cable manager 300 is inserted into the second receiving groove 120, so that the second cable manager abuts against the connector body. The second cable manager is used for installing and setting the second cable 30, so that the second cable is in communication connection with the connector main body when the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove, and signal transmission between the second cable and the connector main body is ensured.

As shown in fig. 2, in one embodiment, the first cover 400 is rotatably coupled to the connector body 100. The first cover 400 is disposed outside the first accommodating groove 110, so that the first cover presses the first cable manager onto the connector body, so that the first cable manager is positioned in the first accommodating groove, i.e. the first cable manager is fixed in the first accommodating groove. As shown in fig. 3, the second cover 500 is rotatably connected to the connector main body 100, and the second cover 500 is covered outside the second accommodating groove 120, so that the second cover presses the second cable manager onto the connector main body, so as to position the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove, i.e. fix the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove. When the first cable is required to be taken out, the first cover shell can be opened first, and then the first cable manager is pulled out, so that the first cable can be taken out in a disassembling mode. Similarly, when the second cable is required to be taken out, the second cover shell can be opened first, and then the second cable manager is pulled out, so that the second cable can be taken out in a disassembling mode.

The extension connector is characterized in that the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove, the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove, and the first cable manager and the second cable manager are connected with the connector main body. When in installation, the first cable is installed and arranged on the first cable manager, and the second cable is installed and arranged on the second cable manager; then, the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove, and the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove; then, the first cover shell is rotated to enable the first cover shell to be arranged in the first accommodating groove, so that the first cable manager is positioned in the first accommodating groove, and the first cable manager is ensured to be always inserted into the inner wall of the first accommodating groove; and finally, the second cover shell is rotated, so that the second cover shell is arranged in the second accommodating groove, the second cable manager is positioned in the second accommodating groove, the second cable manager is ensured to be always inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove, the connection and the installation of the first cable and the second cable are completed, the whole process is completed without special tools, and the efficiency of the network extension connection and installation is greatly improved. In addition, the extension connector avoids the traditional connection mode of adopting double RJ45 interfaces, solves the problem of poor contact of the traditional cable and the crystal head connection, and ensures the reliability of network extension connection.

As shown in fig. 4, in one embodiment, the first cable manager 200 is provided with a plurality of first cable slots 210. The first cable 20 includes a first jacket 22 and a plurality of first signal wires 24, the first jacket coating the plurality of first signal wires. Each first line card slot is used for positioning one first signal line of the first cable. When in installation, the first coating sleeve with the preset length is removed, so that a plurality of first signal wires are exposed outside, each first signal wire is correspondingly installed and positioned in a corresponding first wire clamping groove, and the first cable manager is installed and provided with a first cable. In one embodiment, the plurality of first cable clamping grooves are formed in the end face of the first cable manager, so that the first cable manager is better inserted into the connector body, and meanwhile, the length of the first signal wires exposed out of the coating sleeve can be shortened.

As shown in fig. 4, in one embodiment, the connector body 100 is provided with a plurality of first guide tabs 102, each of which is located in the first receiving slot, so that each of the first guide tabs is connected to a corresponding first signal line. As shown in fig. 5, in one embodiment, the connector body is provided with a plurality of second guide tabs 107, each of which is located in the second receiving slot 120, such that each second guide tab is connected to a corresponding second signal line, and each second guide tab is communicatively connected to a corresponding first guide tab. In this embodiment, a circuit board is disposed in the connector body, so that the connector body is divided into a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove. The first guide sheets are arranged on one side of the circuit board, and the second guide sheets are arranged on the other side of the circuit board. Each first guide piece is communicated with the corresponding second guide piece through a circuit on the circuit board. Further, the first guide piece and the second guide piece are staggered, so that mutual interference of signals passing through the first guide piece and the second guide piece is avoided, and signal transmission of the extension connector is more stable.

As shown in fig. 4, in one embodiment, a first hook 202 is formed between two adjacent first line card slots 210 on the first cable manager 200. The guide piece is provided with a first clamping groove, and the first clamping hook is clamped into the first clamping groove, so that the first cable manager is better positioned and inserted on the connector main body, and the reliability of connection between the first cable manager and the connector main body is further improved.

As shown in fig. 4, further, the first cable manager 200 is provided with a first mounting hole 220, and the plurality of first cable slots 210 are all in communication with the first mounting hole 220. The first mounting hole 220 is used for penetrating the first cable 20, so that the first cable is better mounted on the first cable manager, the problem that the first signal wire is loosened from the first wire clamping groove due to the swing of the peripheral first cable is avoided, and the use convenience of the first cable manager is improved. In one embodiment, the first mounting hole is formed along an axial direction of the first cable manager to ensure coaxiality of the first cable mounted on the first cable manager.

As shown in fig. 4, in one embodiment, a first wedge guide 204 is provided on the first cable manager 200. The connector body 100 is provided with a first limiting groove 104 communicated with the first accommodating groove, and the first wedge-shaped guiding table is located in the first limiting groove. When the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove towards the direction of the connector main body, the first wedge-shaped guide table is quickly and accurately inserted into the first accommodating groove under the guiding action of the first limiting groove, so that the assembly efficiency of the extension connector is improved. Meanwhile, the first wedge-shaped guide table is arranged on the first cable manager, so that incorrect installation in the assembly process can be avoided, and the speed of installing the cable of the extension connector can be improved.

As shown in fig. 5, in one embodiment, the second cable manager 300 is provided with a plurality of second line card slots 310. The second cable 30 includes a second jacket 32 and a plurality of second signal wires 34, the second jacket coating the plurality of second signal wires. Each second line card slot is used for positioning one second signal line of the second cables. And during installation, removing the second cladding sleeve with the preset length to expose the plurality of second signal wires, so that each second signal wire is correspondingly installed and positioned in the corresponding second line clamping groove, and the second cable manager is installed and provided with a second cable. In one embodiment, the plurality of second line card slots are formed in the end face of the second cable manager, so that the second cable manager is better inserted into the connector body, and meanwhile, the length of the second signal line exposed out of the cladding sleeve can be shortened.

As shown in fig. 5, in one embodiment, a second hook 302 is formed between two adjacent second line card slots 310 on the second cable manager 300, and the second hook is engaged between two adjacent second cards, so that the second cable manager is better positioned and plugged on the connector body, and the reliability of the connection between the second cable manager and the connector body is further improved.

As shown in fig. 5, further, the second cable manager 300 is provided with a second mounting hole 320, and the plurality of second wire clip slots 310 are all in communication with the second mounting hole 320. The second mounting hole is used for penetrating the second cable 30, so that the second cable is better mounted on the second cable manager, the problem that the second signal wire is loosened from the second wire clamping groove due to swinging of the peripheral second cable is avoided, and the use convenience of the second cable manager is improved. In one embodiment, the second mounting hole is formed along an axial direction of the second cable manager, so as to ensure coaxiality of the second cable installed on the second cable manager.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a second wedge guide 304 is provided on the second cable manager 300. A second limiting groove 106 is formed in the connector main body 100 and is communicated with the second accommodating groove, and the second wedge-shaped guiding table is located in the second limiting groove. When the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove towards the direction of the connector main body, the second wedge-shaped guide table is quickly and accurately inserted into the second accommodating groove under the guide action of the second limiting groove, so that the assembly efficiency of the extension connector is improved. Meanwhile, the second wedge-shaped guide table is arranged on the second cable manager, so that incorrect installation in the assembly process can be avoided, and the speed of installing the cable of the extension connector can be improved.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the first cable manager is not limited to locating the first signal line by way of forming the first cable slot, and in other embodiments, the first signal line may be located by way of forming the locating hole. Similarly, the second cable manager is not limited to locating the second signal line by way of forming the second line card slot, and in other embodiments, the second signal line may also be located by way of forming the locating hole.

As shown in fig. 6, in one embodiment, the extension connector 10 further includes a first latch 600. The first latch is clamped on the first cover shell 400. The connector main body 100 is further provided with a first clamping groove 130, and the first lock catch is clamped into the first clamping groove, so that the first lock catch compresses the first cover shell on the connector main body, and the first cover shell is ensured to be reliably covered in the first accommodating groove.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, a first chute 410 is formed on the first cover shell 400, and a first latch 600 is located in the first chute and is slidably connected to the first cover shell. In one embodiment, a first positioning table 401 is formed on the first cover case 400, and the first positioning table is located in the first chute 410. The first lock catch 600 is provided with a first positioning groove 602, and a first arc-shaped boss 604 is formed on the first lock catch adjacent to the first positioning groove. The first positioning table 103 is located in the first positioning groove 602, so that the first lock catch is well positioned on the first cover shell. When first hasp card goes into first draw-in groove, slide first hasp, make first positioning bench slide into first positioning groove through first arc boss to make first positioning bench be located first positioning groove, slide out the first positioning bench from first positioning groove like this and need certain thrust, ensure that first hasp card goes into first draw-in groove more reliably.

As shown in fig. 6, further, a first sliding table 420 is formed on the first cover shell 400, a first sliding hole 603 is formed on the first lock catch 600, and the first sliding table is located in the first sliding hole and is slidingly connected with the first lock catch. Further, the first sliding hole is a bar-shaped hole. In one embodiment, the first sliding hole is a waist-shaped hole, so that the first lock catch slides in the first sliding groove more stably.

As shown in fig. 6, further, the first lock catch 600 is formed with a first lock hook 605, and the first lock groove is a lock hook groove, so that the first lock catch has a certain sliding amount when being clamped into the first lock groove, and meanwhile, the first lock catch is better clamped into the first lock groove. Under the cooperation of the first latch hook, the latch hook groove, the first positioning table, the first positioning groove and the first arc-shaped boss, the first latch is easily and reliably clamped on the connector main body.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, a first guiding surface 606 is provided on the first lock catch 600, and referring to fig. 4, a first inclined surface 105 adapted to the first guiding surface is provided on the connector body 100, so that when the first lock catch is snapped into the first cover shell, the first guiding surface slides relative to the first inclined surface, and the first lock catch is snapped into the first card slot.

As shown in fig. 6, in one embodiment, the first latch 600 includes a first latch body 610 and two first locking portions 620 extending from two sides of the first latch body toward the connector main body 100. The first lock catch body is clamped on the first cover shell. The number of the first clamping grooves is two, the two first clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two first clamping grooves, so that the tensile strength of the first lock catch is improved, and the first lock catch is more firmly connected to the connector main body. In this embodiment, each first locking portion is formed with a first locking hook. The first positioning table and the first arc-shaped boss are formed on the first lock catch body. The first positioning groove is formed in the first lock catch body. The first sliding table is arranged on the first lock catch body.

As shown in fig. 7, in one embodiment, the extension connector 10 further includes a second latch 700, the second latch is snapped onto the second cover 500, the connector main body 100 further includes a second slot 140, and the second latch is snapped into the second slot, so that the second latch presses the second cover onto the connector main body, thereby ensuring that the second cover is reliably covered on the second accommodating slot.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 7, a second sliding groove 510 is formed on the second cover 500, and the second lock catch 700 is located in the second sliding groove and is slidably connected to the second cover. In one embodiment, a second positioning table 501 is formed on the second cover 500, and the second positioning table is located in the second chute. The second lock 700 is provided with a second positioning slot 702, and a second arc-shaped boss 704 is formed on the second lock adjacent to the second positioning slot. The second positioning table is positioned in the second positioning groove, so that the second lock catch is better positioned on the second cover shell. When the second lock catch is clamped into the second clamping groove, the second lock catch is slid, so that the second positioning table slides into the second positioning groove through the second arc-shaped boss, and the second positioning table is positioned in the second positioning groove, so that the second positioning table slides out of the second positioning groove to need a certain thrust, and the second lock catch is ensured to be clamped into the second clamping groove more reliably.

As shown in fig. 7, further, a second sliding table 520 is formed on the second cover shell 500, and a second sliding hole 703 is formed on the second lock catch 700, and the second sliding table is located in the second sliding hole and is slidably connected with the second lock catch. Further, the second sliding hole is a bar-shaped hole. In one embodiment, the second sliding hole is a waist-shaped hole, so that the second lock catch slides in the second sliding groove more stably.

As shown in fig. 7, further, the second lock 700 is formed with a second lock hook 705, and the second lock slot is a lock hook slot, so that the second lock has a certain sliding amount when being clamped into the second lock slot, and meanwhile, the second lock is better clamped into the second lock slot. Under the cooperation of the second latch hook, the latch hook groove, the second positioning table, the second positioning groove and the second arc-shaped boss, the second latch is easily and reliably clamped on the connector main body.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 7, a second guiding surface 706 is provided on the second lock catch 700, and referring to fig. 5, a second inclined surface 109 adapted to the second guiding surface is provided on the connector body 100, so that when the second lock catch is snapped into the second cover shell, the second guiding surface slides relative to the second inclined surface, and the second lock catch is snapped into the second card slot.

As shown in fig. 7, in one embodiment, the second lock 700 includes a second lock body 710, and two second locking portions 720 extending from two sides of the second lock body toward the connector main body 100. The second lock catch body is clamped on the second cover shell. The number of the second clamping grooves is two. The two second clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two second clamping grooves, so that the tensile strength of the second lock catch is improved, and the second lock catch is more firmly connected to the connector main body. In this embodiment, each second locking portion is formed with a second locking hook. The second positioning table and the second arc-shaped boss are formed on the second lock catch body. The second positioning groove is arranged on the second lock catch body. The second slipway is arranged on the second lock catch body.

As shown in fig. 2, in one embodiment, the connector body 100 has a first boss 150 formed thereon. The first cover 400 is provided with a first through hole 430. The first boss 150 is partially disposed in the first through hole 430 and is rotatably connected to the first cover shell, so that the first cover shell is rotatably connected to the connector body. As shown in fig. 3, the connector body is formed with a second boss 160 having a bent shape. The second cover 500 is provided with a second through hole 530. The second boss 160 is partially disposed in the second through hole 530 and is rotatably connected to the second cover shell, so that the second cover shell is rotatably connected to the connector body.

In one embodiment, the first boss is provided with a first arc-shaped groove. The first cover includes a first cover body, a first connection portion, and a first rotation portion. The number of the first connecting parts is two, and two ends of each first connecting part are respectively connected with the first shell cover body and the first rotating part, so that the first shell cover body, the first rotating part and the two first connecting parts jointly enclose a first penetrating hole. The first housing cover body is covered on the first accommodating groove. The first rotating part is abutted to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped groove, so that the rotation between the first cover shell and the first boss is stable.

In one embodiment, a second arc-shaped groove is formed in the second boss. The second cover shell comprises a second cover shell body, a second connecting part and a second rotating part. The number of second connecting portions is two, every the both ends of second connecting portion respectively with second cap body with second rotation portion is connected, makes second cap body second rotation portion and two second connecting portion enclose jointly the second wears to establish the hole, second cap body lid is located the second holding tank, second rotation portion butt in on the inner wall of second arc wall makes rotation between second cap and the second boss more steady.

Referring again to fig. 2, in one embodiment, a first limiting plate 440 is provided on the first cover 400. The first cable manager 200 is provided with a first positioning slot 201, and the first limiting plate is located in the first positioning slot, so that the first cover case positions the first cable manager in the first accommodating slot. The in-process that makes first lid locate first holding tank rotates first lid, first limiting plate slides into in the first constant head tank and promotes first cable manager simultaneously towards first constant head tank inner wall direction motion, make first cable manager peg graft in first holding tank inner wall, like this, when the installation, directly arrange the first cable manager that installs first cable in first holding tank in can rotate first lid, the centre need not the manual grafting with first cable manager in first holding tank, the user is decomposed into the thrust that promotes first cable manager grafting in first holding tank to the upset force of first lid, so promote first cable manager simultaneously in the in-process of rotating first lid to peg graft on first holding tank inner wall, convenient and fast, the convenient to use of extension connector has further been improved.

Referring again to fig. 3, in one embodiment, a second limiting plate 540 is disposed on the second cover 500. The second cable manager 300 is provided with a second positioning slot 301. The second limiting plate is located in the second locating groove, so that the second cover shell is used for locating the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove. In the process of rotating the second cover shell to enable the second cover shell to be arranged in the second accommodating groove, the second limiting plate slides into the second positioning groove and pushes the second cable manager to move towards the direction of the inner wall of the second positioning groove, so that the second cable manager is inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove.

As shown in fig. 8, in one embodiment, the extension connector 10 further includes a first tab 800 and a second tab 900. The first press piece 800 is disposed on the first cover case 400. The first press piece 800 is located in the first receiving groove 110. Referring also to fig. 2, the first pressing piece is used for pressing the first cable 20, so that the first cable is pressed on the first cable manager by the first pressing piece in addition to being mounted on the first cable manager, and the first cable is more firmly mounted on the first cable manager.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the first pressing piece is bent, so that the first pressing piece is better pressed on the first cable manager. In one embodiment, a first slot 403 is formed on an inner wall of the first cover shell 400, and the first pressing piece is snapped into the first slot, so that the first pressing piece is detachably connected to the first cover shell.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 9, the second press piece 900 is provided on the second cover 500. The second press piece 900 is located in the second receiving groove 120. Referring also to fig. 3, the second pressing piece is used for pressing the second cable 30, so that the second cable is pressed on the second cable manager by the second pressing piece in addition to being installed on the second cable manager, and the second cable is more firmly installed on the second cable manager.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 9, the second pressing piece 900 is bent, so that the second pressing piece is better pressed against the second cable manager. In one embodiment, a second slot 503 is formed on an inner wall of the second cover 500, and the second pressing piece is snapped into the second slot, so that the second pressing piece is detachably connected to the second cover.

The two ends of the extension connector are designed to turn 180-degree wiring layout, so that the problem of difficult cable termination when the first cable and the second cable are connected is solved, the mutual interference between signals of the first cable and the second cable is reduced, and the performance requirement of the extension connector is further improved. Meanwhile, the cable can be directly clamped onto the connector body in a tool-free manner, and special tools and manufacturing connection crystal heads are not needed. The first cable and the second cable are stably and firmly connected to the extension connector, and meanwhile, the installation efficiency of the first cable and the second cable and high-performance signal transmission are improved.

The first cable manager and the second cable manager of the extension connector are simple and convenient when installing the connection cable. When in connection, the wire pair of the first cable is correspondingly placed in the wire clamping groove of the first cable manager according to the color on the color code, and the wire pair of the second cable is correspondingly placed in the wire clamping groove of the second cable manager according to the color on the color code; then sequentially placing the first cable manager and the first cable manager into the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove of the connector main body; then the first cover shell and the second cover shell are turned down in sequence; the overturning force of the first cover shell is converted into pushing force so as to push the first cable manager into the first accommodating groove of the connector main body, and when the first cable manager is completely pushed in place, the first cover shell is locked through the first lock catch, and the first cable is completely fixedly connected to the extension connector. Similarly, the overturning force of the first cover shell pushes the second cable manager into the second accommodating groove of the connector main body, and when the second cable manager is completely pushed in place, the second cover shell is locked through the second lock catch, and the second cable is completely and fixedly connected to the extension connector. The whole process does not need professional wire bonding tools.

The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined, and all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described for brevity of description, however, as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features, they should be considered as the scope of the description.

The above examples illustrate only a few embodiments of the invention, which are described in detail and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention, which are all within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of protection of the present invention is to be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An extension connector for connection with a first cable and a second cable, respectively, the extension connector comprising:

The second cover shell is rotationally connected to the connector main body, and is arranged outside the second accommodating groove so as to position the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove;

The first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove are respectively arranged at two ends of the connector main body, and the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove are respectively arranged on the surfaces parallel to each other on the connector main body, so that the connector main body is in 180-degree wiring layout;

The extension connector further comprises a first lock catch, the connector main body is further provided with a first clamping groove, the first lock catch is clamped on the first cover shell, and the first lock catch is clamped in the first clamping groove;

The first lock catch comprises a first lock catch body and two first clamping parts formed by extending two sides of the first lock catch body towards the connector main body; the first lock catch body is clamped on the first cover shell; the number of the first clamping grooves is two, and the two first clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two first clamping grooves;

The extension connector further comprises a second lock catch, the connector main body is further provided with a second clamping groove, the second lock catch is clamped on the second cover shell, and the second lock catch is clamped in the second clamping groove;

The second lock catch comprises a second lock catch body and two second clamping parts formed by extending two sides of the second lock catch body towards the connector main body; the second lock catch body is clamped on the second cover shell; the number of the second clamping grooves is two, and the two second clamping parts are respectively clamped into the two second clamping grooves;

the first cover shell is provided with a first chute, and the first lock catch is positioned in the first chute and is in sliding connection with the first cover shell; a first positioning table is formed on the first cover shell and is positioned in the first chute; a first positioning groove is formed in the first lock catch, and a first arc-shaped boss is formed in the first lock catch, close to the first positioning groove; the first positioning table is positioned in the first positioning groove to enable the first lock catch to be positioned on the first cover shell; when the first lock catch is clamped into the first clamping groove, the first lock catch is slid, so that the first positioning table slides into the first positioning groove through the first arc-shaped boss;

A first sliding table is formed on the first cover shell, a first sliding hole is formed in the first lock catch, and the first sliding table is positioned in the first sliding hole and is in sliding connection with the first lock catch; the first lock catch is provided with a first lock hook, and the first clamping groove is a lock hook groove, so that the first lock catch has sliding quantity when being clamped into the first clamping groove;

the first lock catch is provided with a first guide surface, and the connector body is provided with a first inclined surface matched with the first guide surface, so that the first guide surface slides relative to the first inclined surface when the first lock catch is clamped on the first cover shell;

The second cover shell is provided with a second chute, and the second lock catch is positioned in the second chute and is in sliding connection with the second cover shell; a second positioning table is formed on the second cover shell and is positioned in the second chute; a second positioning groove is formed in the second lock catch, and a second arc-shaped boss is formed in the second lock catch, close to the second positioning groove; the second positioning table is positioned in the second positioning groove to enable the second lock catch to be positioned on the second cover shell; when the second lock catch is clamped into the second clamping groove, the second lock catch is slid, so that the second positioning table slides into the second positioning groove through the second arc-shaped boss;

The second cover shell is provided with a second sliding table, a second sliding hole is formed in the second lock catch, and the second sliding table is positioned in the second sliding hole and is in sliding connection with the second lock catch; the second lock catch is provided with a second lock hook, and the second clamping groove is a lock hook groove, so that the second lock catch has sliding quantity when being clamped into the second clamping groove;

The second lock catch is provided with a second guide surface, and the connector body is provided with a second inclined surface matched with the second guide surface, so that the second guide surface slides relative to the second inclined surface when the second lock catch is clamped on the second cover shell.

2. The extension connector of claim 1, wherein the connector body has a first boss formed thereon in a bent shape; the first cover shell is provided with a first penetrating hole, and the first boss part penetrates through the first penetrating hole and is connected with the first cover shell in a rotating way; a second bending boss is formed on the connector main body; the second cover shell is provided with a second penetrating hole, and the second boss part is penetrated in the second penetrating hole and is rotationally connected with the second cover shell.

3. The extension connector of claim 2, wherein the first boss has a first arcuate slot formed therein; the first cover shell comprises a first cover body, a first rotating part and two first connecting parts, wherein two ends of each first connecting part are respectively connected with the first cover body and the first rotating parts, so that the first cover body, the first rotating parts and the two first connecting parts jointly enclose into a first penetrating hole, the first cover body covers the first accommodating groove, and the first rotating parts are abutted to the inner wall of the first arc-shaped groove.

4. The extension connector of claim 3, wherein the second boss has a second arcuate slot formed therein; the second cover shell comprises a second cover body, a second rotating part and two second connecting parts, two ends of each second connecting part are respectively connected with the second cover body and the second rotating part, so that the second cover body, the second rotating part and the two second connecting parts jointly enclose a second penetrating hole, the second cover body is covered on the second accommodating groove, and the second rotating part is abutted to the inner wall of the second arc-shaped groove; and

The connector body is provided with a plurality of first guide sheets, each first guide sheet is positioned in the first accommodating groove, and each first guide sheet is connected with a corresponding first signal wire; the connector body is provided with a plurality of second guide sheets, each second guide sheet is positioned in the second accommodating groove, so that each second guide sheet is connected with a corresponding second signal wire, and each second guide sheet is in communication connection with a corresponding first guide sheet; wherein, the connector body is internally provided with a circuit board, so that the connector body is divided into a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove, a plurality of first guide sheets are arranged on one side of the circuit board, a plurality of second guide sheets are arranged on the other side of the circuit board, each first guide piece is communicated with the corresponding second guide piece through a circuit on the circuit board, and the first guide pieces and the second guide pieces are staggered, so that mutual interference of signals passing through the first guide pieces and signals passing through the second guide pieces is avoided;

The first cable manager is provided with a plurality of first cable clamping grooves; the first cable comprises a first cladding sleeve and a plurality of first signal wires, and the first cladding sleeve is used for cladding the plurality of first signal wires; each first line clamping groove is used for positioning one first signal line of the first cable;

A first clamping hook is formed between two adjacent first wire clamping grooves on the first cable manager; the guide piece is provided with a first clamping groove, and the first clamping hook is clamped into the first clamping groove, so that the first cable manager is better positioned and spliced on the connector main body;

The first cable manager is provided with a first mounting hole, and a plurality of first line clamping grooves are communicated with the first mounting hole; the first mounting hole is used for penetrating the first cable;

The first cable manager is provided with a first wedge-shaped guide table; the connector body is provided with a first limit groove communicated with the first accommodating groove, and the first wedge-shaped guide table is positioned in the first limit groove; when the first cable manager is inserted into the first accommodating groove towards the direction of the connector main body, the first wedge-shaped guide table is quickly and accurately inserted into the first accommodating groove under the guide action of the first limit groove;

the second cable manager is provided with a plurality of second line card slots; the second cable comprises a second cladding sleeve and a plurality of second signal wires, and the second cladding sleeve cladding the plurality of second signal wires; each second line clamping groove is used for positioning one second signal line of the second cables;

A second clamping hook is formed between two adjacent second line card grooves on the second cable manager, and the second clamping hook is clamped between two adjacent second cards, so that the second cable manager is better positioned and spliced on the connector main body;

The second cable manager is provided with a second mounting hole, and a plurality of second line clamping grooves are communicated with the second mounting hole; the second mounting hole is used for penetrating the second cable;

The second cable manager is provided with a second wedge-shaped guide table; the connector main body is provided with a second limiting groove communicated with the second accommodating groove, and the second wedge-shaped guide table is positioned in the second limiting groove; when the second cable manager is inserted into the second accommodating groove towards the direction of the connector main body, the second wedge-shaped guide table is quickly and accurately inserted into the second accommodating groove under the guide action of the second limiting groove.

5. The extension connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a first limiting plate is provided on the first cover, a first positioning slot is provided on the first cable manager, the first limiting plate is located in the first positioning slot, and the first cover positions the first cable manager in the first accommodating slot; in the process of rotating the first cover shell to enable the first cover shell to be arranged in the first accommodating groove, the first limiting plate slides into the first positioning groove and pushes the first cable manager to move towards the inner wall of the first positioning groove, so that the first cable manager is spliced to the inner wall of the first accommodating groove;

the second cover shell is provided with a second limiting plate, the second cable manager is provided with a second positioning groove, and the second limiting plate is positioned in the second positioning groove, so that the second cover shell positions the second cable manager in the second accommodating groove; in the process of rotating the second cover shell to enable the second cover shell to be arranged in the second accommodating groove, the second limiting plate slides into the second positioning groove and pushes the second cable manager to move towards the inner wall of the second positioning groove, so that the second cable manager is inserted into the inner wall of the second accommodating groove.

6. The extension connector of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a first tab and a second tab; the first pressing piece is arranged on the first cover shell, is positioned in the first accommodating groove and is used for pressing and holding the first cable; the second pressing piece is arranged on the second cover shell and is positioned in the second accommodating groove, and the second pressing piece is used for pressing and holding the second cable.