CN114824943A

CN114824943A - Connector connecting structure and connector thereof

Info

Publication number: CN114824943A
Application number: CN202110064482.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 林哲民; 柯柏年; 王义杰; 王柏文
Original assignee: Wistron Neweb Corp
Current assignee: Wistron Neweb Corp
Priority date: 2021-01-18
Filing date: 2021-01-18
Publication date: 2022-07-29
Anticipated expiration: 2041-01-18
Also published as: CN114824943B

Abstract

A connector connecting structure and a connector thereof. The connector connecting structure comprises a first connector and a second connector; the first connector comprises a first connector and at least one clamping part; the second connector comprises a shell, a second connector and at least one clamping arm, the second connector and the at least one clamping arm are arranged in the shell, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for rotating between a first clamping arm position and a second clamping arm position, the first connector is suitable for being inserted into the shell to be connected with the second connector, when the at least one clamping arm is located at the first clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for clamping the at least one clamping part, and when the at least one clamping arm is located at the second clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for releasing the at least one clamping part. The connector connecting structure of the invention strengthens the connection between the first connector and the second connector, avoids the first connector from accidentally falling off from the second connector, and has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, easy assembly and convenient operation.

Description

Connector connecting structure and connector thereof

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to connector assemblies, and particularly to a connector assembly having a snap arm.

Background

Known electronic products, such as a tachograph, are powered by an adapter (adapter), the cable of the tachograph having a first connector and the cable of the adapter having a second connector, the first connector and the second connector being connected to each other. However, since the vehicle may have a vibration problem during driving, and a user may pull the cable carelessly to separate the first connector from the second connector, an additional design is required to prevent the first connector from falling off from the second connector.

Therefore, it is desirable to provide a connector connection structure having a snap arm and a connector to solve the above problems.

Disclosure of Invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide a connector connection structure, which includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector comprises a first connector and at least one clamping part. The second connector comprises a shell, a second connector and at least one clamping arm, the second connector and the at least one clamping arm are arranged in the shell, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for rotating between a first clamping arm position and a second clamping arm position, the first connector is suitable for being inserted into the shell to be connected with the second connector, when the at least one clamping arm is located at the first clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for clamping the at least one clamping part, and when the at least one clamping arm is located at the second clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for releasing the at least one clamping part.

In an embodiment, the second connector further includes an operating portion and an elastic unit, the operating portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the elastic unit is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is adapted to receive an operation of a user to push the at least one engaging arm to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the elastic unit provides an elastic force to the at least one engaging arm, so that the at least one engaging arm tends to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

In an embodiment, the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, a pivoting portion of the engaging arm, and a rod segment portion, the at least one engaging arm is pivotally connected to the housing through the pivoting portion of the engaging arm, the hook is adapted to engage the at least one engaging portion, the pivoting portion of the engaging arm is located between the hook and the rod segment portion, and the operating portion and the elastic unit are connected to the rod segment portion.

In one embodiment, the first connector is adapted to be inserted into the housing along a first direction to connect with the second connector, and the operating portion is adapted to be pushed along a second direction to move the at least one engaging arm from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

In an embodiment, the housing further includes a retaining wall, the elastic unit is disposed between the rod segment and the retaining wall, and when the operating portion is pushed along the second direction, the elastic unit is pushed towards the retaining wall to generate the elastic force.

In one embodiment, the elastic unit includes an arc-shaped elastic piece, and at least one end of the arc-shaped elastic piece is connected with the rod section.

In one embodiment, the operation portion, the elastic unit and the at least one engaging arm are integrally formed.

In one embodiment, the housing further comprises a housing limiting groove, and the operating part moves at least partially in the housing limiting groove.

In one embodiment, the second connector further includes a base and an operating portion, the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, one end of the at least one engaging arm is connected to the base, the hook is formed at the other end of the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is adapted to receive a user operation and push the at least one engaging arm to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the at least one engaging arm itself provides an elastic force to make the at least one engaging arm tend to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

In one embodiment, the at least one engaging arm, the base and the operating portion are integrally formed.

In one embodiment, the at least one engaging arm includes a first segment and a second segment, the first segment is connected to the operating portion and the hook, the second segment is connected to the operating portion and the base, and the length of the first segment is greater than that of the second segment.

In one embodiment, the thickness of the first section is greater than the thickness of the second section.

In one embodiment, the second section is arc-shaped.

In one embodiment, the housing includes a housing positioning rib, and the base includes a base positioning groove, the base positioning groove engaging the housing positioning rib.

In one embodiment, the second connector further includes a circuit board disposed in the housing and a cable coupled to the circuit board, the base includes a base opening, and the cable passes through the base opening.

In an embodiment, the present invention provides a connector (i.e., the aforementioned second connector), which includes a housing, a connector, and at least one engaging arm. The connector and the at least one clamping arm are arranged in the shell, and the at least one clamping arm is suitable for rotating between a first clamping arm position and a second clamping arm position.

In the connector connection structure of the embodiment of the invention, the clamping arm is suitable for clamping the clamping part, so that the connection between the first connector and the second connector can be enhanced, and the first connector is prevented from falling off from the second connector accidentally. In addition, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the operation portion, the elastic unit, and the engaging arm are formed in an integrally formed manner, so that the structure is simple, the cost is low, and the assembly is easy. Similarly, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the engaging arm, the base, and the operating portion are formed by integral molding, so that the present invention also has advantages of simple structure, low cost, easy assembly, and the like. When the user wants to separate the first connector from the second connector, the user can easily separate the first connector from the second connector by simply pressing the operation part, so that the operation is convenient.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a connector connection structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a first connector is not connected to a second connector.

Fig. 2A is a combination diagram of the connector connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the first engaging arm position.

FIG. 2B is a combination view of the connector connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the second engaging arm position.

Fig. 3 shows a connector connecting structure of a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a first connector is not yet connected to a second connector.

FIG. 4A is a combination diagram of a connector connection structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the latch arm is at a first latch arm position.

FIG. 4B is a combination view of the connector connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the second engaging arm position.

Description of the main component symbols:

1 first connector

11 first connector

12 engaging part

2 second connector

21 second connector

22 snap arm

221 hook

222 pivot connection of clamping arm

223 rod segment

23 operating part

24 spring unit

241 positioning salient point

27 Cable

28 Circuit Board

29 casing

291 retaining wall

292 casing limiting groove

293 retaining wall concave part

3 first connector

31 first connector

32 engaging part

4 second connector

41 second connector

42 snap arm

421 trip

42A first section

42B second section

43 operating part

44 base

441 base limiting groove

442 base opening

47 Cable

48 circuit board

49 casing

491 Shell Limit Rib

X first direction

Y second direction

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows a connector connection structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a first connector is not connected to a second connector. Fig. 2A is a combination diagram of the connector connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the first engaging arm position. FIG. 2B is a combination view of the connector connecting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the second engaging arm position. Referring to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, the connector connecting structure of the first embodiment of the invention includes a first connector 1 and a second connector 2. The first connector 1 includes a first connector 11 and at least one engaging portion 12. The second connector 2 includes a housing 29, a second connector 21 and at least one engaging arm 22, the second connector 21 and the engaging arm 22 are disposed in the housing 29, the engaging arm 22 is adapted to rotate between a first engaging arm position (fig. 2A) and a second engaging arm position (fig. 2B), and the first connector 11 is adapted to be inserted into the housing 29 to connect the second connector 21. When the engaging arm 22 is located at the first engaging arm position (fig. 2A), the engaging arm 22 is adapted to engage with the engaging portion 12. When the engaging arm 22 is located at the second engaging arm position (fig. 2B), the engaging arm 22 is adapted to release the engaging portion 12.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the second connector 2 further includes an operating portion 23 and an elastic unit 24, the operating portion 23 is connected to the engaging arm 22, the elastic unit 24 is connected to the engaging arm 22, and the operating portion 23 is adapted to receive an operation of a user to push the engaging arm 22 to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position. The elastic unit 24 provides an elastic force to the engaging arm 22, so that the engaging arm 22 tends to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the engaging arm 22 includes a hook 221, an engaging arm pivot portion 222 and a rod segment portion 223, the engaging arm 22 is pivotally connected to the housing 29 through the engaging arm pivot portion 222, the hook 221 is adapted to engage the engaging portion 12, the engaging arm pivot portion 222 is located between the hook 221 and the rod segment portion 223, and the operating portion 23 and the elastic unit 24 are connected to the rod segment portion 223.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the first connector 11 is adapted to be inserted into the housing 29 along a first direction X to connect with the second connector 21, and the operating portion 23 is adapted to be pushed along a second direction Y to move the engaging arm 22 from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, where the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the housing 29 further includes a retaining wall 291, the elastic unit 24 is disposed between the rod segment 223 and the retaining wall 291, and when the operating portion 23 is pushed along the second direction Y, the elastic unit 24 is pushed towards the retaining wall 291 to generate the elastic force.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the elastic unit 24 is an arc-shaped elastic piece, and at least one end of the arc-shaped elastic piece is connected to the rod segment 223. In one embodiment, the elastic unit 24 further includes a positioning bump 241, the retaining wall 291 further includes a retaining wall recess 293, and the positioning bump 241 is embedded in the retaining wall recess 293, thereby limiting the position of the elastic unit 24.

With reference to fig. 1, 2A and 2B, in an embodiment, the operation portion 23, the elastic unit 24 and the engaging arm 22 are integrally formed.

With reference to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the housing 29 further includes a housing limiting groove 292, and the operating portion 23 at least partially moves in the housing limiting groove 292, so that the operating portion 23 moves along the second direction Y.

Referring to fig. 1, fig. 2A and fig. 2B, in an embodiment, the second connector 2 further includes a circuit board 28 and a cable 27, the circuit board 28 is disposed in the housing 29, and the cable 27 is coupled to the circuit board 28. The second connector 21 is disposed on the circuit board 28.

Fig. 3 shows a connector connecting structure of a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a first connector is not yet connected to a second connector. FIG. 4A is a combination diagram of a connector connection structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the latch arm is at a first latch arm position. FIG. 4B is a combination view of the connector connecting structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the engaging arm is at the second engaging arm position. Referring to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, the connector connecting structure of the second embodiment of the invention includes a first connector 3 and a second connector 4. The first connector 3 includes a first connector 31 and at least one engaging portion 32. The second connector 4 includes a housing 49, a second connector 41 and at least one engaging arm 42, the second connector 41 and the engaging arm 42 are disposed in the housing 49, and the engaging arm 42 is adapted to rotate between a first engaging arm position (fig. 4A) and a second engaging arm position (fig. 4B). The first connector 31 is adapted to be inserted into the housing 49 to connect with the second connector 41. When the engaging arm 42 is located at the first engaging arm position (fig. 4A), the engaging arm 42 is adapted to engage with the engaging portion 32. When the engaging arm 42 is located at the second engaging arm position (fig. 4B), the engaging arm 42 is adapted to release the engaging portion 32.

With reference to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the second connector 4 further includes a base 44 and an operating portion 43, the engaging arm 42 includes a hook 421, one end of the engaging arm 42 is connected to the base 44, the hook 421 is formed at the other end of the engaging arm 42, the operating portion 43 is connected to the engaging arm 42, the operating portion 43 is adapted to receive the operation of the user to move the engaging arm 42 from the first engaging arm position (fig. 4A) to the second engaging arm position (fig. 4B), and the engaging arm 42 itself provides a resilient force to make the engaging arm 42 tend to move from the second engaging arm position (fig. 4B) to the first engaging arm position (fig. 4A).

With reference to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the first connector 31 is adapted to be inserted into the housing 49 along a first direction X to connect with the second connector 41, and the operating portion 43 is adapted to be pushed along a second direction Y to move the engaging arm 42 from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, wherein the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

With reference to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the engaging arm 42, the base 44 and the operating portion 43 are integrally formed.

With reference to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the engaging arm 42 includes a first segment 42A and a second segment 42B, the first segment 42A is connected to the operating portion 43 and the hook 421, the second segment 42B is connected to the operating portion 43 and the base 44, and the length of the first segment 42A is greater than that of the second segment 42B. In one embodiment, the thickness of the first section 42A is greater than the thickness of the second section 42B. The second section 42B is arcuate.

With reference to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the housing 49 includes a housing limiting rib 491, the base 44 includes a base limiting groove 441, and the base limiting groove 441 is engaged with the housing limiting rib 491.

Referring to fig. 3, 4A and 4B, in an embodiment, the second connector 4 further includes a circuit board 48 and a cable 47, the circuit board 48 is disposed in the housing 49, and the cable 47 is coupled to the circuit board 48. The second connector 41 is disposed on the circuit board 48. The base 44 includes a base opening 442, and the cable 47 passes through the base opening 442.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector connection structure, comprising:

the first connector comprises a first connector and at least one clamping part; and

the second connector comprises a shell, a second connector and at least one clamping arm, the second connector and the at least one clamping arm are arranged in the shell, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for rotating between a first clamping arm position and a second clamping arm position, the first connector is suitable for being inserted into the shell to be connected with the second connector, when the at least one clamping arm is located at the first clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for clamping the at least one clamping part, and when the at least one clamping arm is located at the second clamping arm position, the at least one clamping arm is suitable for releasing the at least one clamping part.

2. The connector connection structure of claim 1, wherein the second connector further comprises an operation portion and an elastic unit, the operation portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the elastic unit is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operation portion is adapted to receive a user's operation to push the at least one engaging arm to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the elastic unit provides an elastic force to the at least one engaging arm, so that the at least one engaging arm tends to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

3. The connector connection structure of claim 2, wherein the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, a pivoting portion of the engaging arm, and a rod segment portion, the at least one engaging arm is pivotally connected to the housing through the pivoting portion of the engaging arm, the hook is adapted to engage with the at least one engaging portion, the pivoting portion of the engaging arm is located between the hook and the rod segment portion, and the operating portion and the elastic unit are connected to the rod segment portion.

4. The connector connection structure of claim 3, wherein the first connector is adapted to be inserted into the housing along a first direction to connect with the second connector, the operating portion is adapted to be pushed along a second direction to move the at least one engaging arm from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

5. The connector connection structure of claim 4, wherein the housing further comprises a retaining wall, the elastic unit is disposed between the rod segment and the retaining wall, and when the operating portion is pushed along the second direction, the elastic unit is pushed towards the retaining wall to generate the elastic force.

6. The connector connection structure of claim 5, wherein the resilient unit comprises an arc-shaped spring, and at least one end of the arc-shaped spring is connected to the rod section.

7. The connector connection structure of claim 6, wherein the operation portion, the elastic unit and the at least one engaging arm are integrally formed.

8. The connector connection structure according to claim 7, wherein the housing further comprises a housing retaining groove, and the operation portion moves at least partially in the housing retaining groove.

9. The connector connection structure of claim 1, wherein the second connector further comprises a base and an operation portion, the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, one end of the at least one engaging arm is connected to the base, the hook is formed at the other end of the at least one engaging arm, the operation portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operation portion is adapted to receive a user operation to push the at least one engaging arm to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the at least one engaging arm itself provides a resilient force to bias the at least one engaging arm to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

10. The connector connection structure of claim 9, wherein the first connector is adapted to be inserted into the housing along a first direction to connect with the second connector, the operating portion is adapted to be pushed along a second direction to move the at least one engaging arm from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

11. The connector connection structure of claim 10, wherein the at least one engaging arm, the base and the operating portion are integrally formed.

12. The connector connection structure of claim 10, wherein the at least one engaging arm includes a first section and a second section, the first section connects the operating portion and the hook, the second section connects the operating portion and the base, and the first section is longer than the second section.

13. The connector connection structure of claim 12, wherein the thickness of the first section is greater than the thickness of the second section.

14. The connector coupling structure according to claim 13, wherein the second section is curved.

15. The connector connection structure of claim 12, wherein the housing includes a housing-retaining rib, the base includes a base-retaining groove, and the base-retaining groove engages with the housing-retaining rib.

16. The connector connection structure of claim 12, wherein the second connector further comprises a circuit board disposed in the housing and a cable coupled to the circuit board, the base including a base opening through which the cable passes.

17. A connector, the connector comprising:

a housing;

a connector; and

the connector and the at least one clamping arm are arranged in the shell, and the at least one clamping arm is suitable for rotating between a first clamping arm position and a second clamping arm position.

18. The connector of claim 17, wherein the connector further comprises an operating portion and a resilient unit, the operating portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the resilient unit is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is adapted to receive a user's operation to move the at least one engaging arm from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the resilient unit provides a resilient force to the at least one engaging arm to bias the at least one engaging arm to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.

19. The connector of claim 18, wherein the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, an engaging arm pivot and a rod segment, the at least one engaging arm is pivotally connected to the housing through the engaging arm pivot, the engaging arm pivot is located between the hook and the rod segment, and the operating portion and the resilient unit are connected to the rod segment.

20. The connector as claimed in claim 17, wherein the connector further comprises a base and an operating portion, the at least one engaging arm includes a hook, one end of the at least one engaging arm is connected to the base, the hook is formed at the other end of the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is connected to the at least one engaging arm, the operating portion is adapted to receive a user operation to push the at least one engaging arm to move from the first engaging arm position to the second engaging arm position, and the at least one engaging arm itself provides a resilient force to bias the at least one engaging arm to move from the second engaging arm position to the first engaging arm position.