CN217087067U - Connector switching device and connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector transfer device and a connector assembly. The connector adapting device comprises: a housing having a first mounting surface suitable for mating with the mounting surface on the mounting panel and a second mounting surface suitable for mating with the connector; and terminals arranged in the housing, for being electrically connected to the connector mounted on the second mounting surface of the housing, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface being non-parallel and forming a predetermined angle with the second mounting surface, The installation direction of the connector is not perpendicular to the installation surface on the installation panel. In the present invention, the connector switching device can change the installation direction of the connector relative to the installation panel, so that the use of the connector is more convenient and will not be restricted by surrounding components and spaces.

Description

Connector Adapters and Connector Assemblies

technical field

The utility model relates to a connector switching device and a connector assembly comprising the connector switching device.

Background technique

In the prior art, the connector is usually directly mounted on the mounting surface of the mounting panel, which results in that the mounting direction of the connector can only be the normal direction of the mounting surface of the mounting panel. However, in some applications, the connector can be difficult to install in the normal direction of the mounting panel, for example, due to interference from other components or space constraints. At this point, the standard connector cannot be used and the connector must be redesigned, which increases the cost.

Utility model content

The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector adapter, comprising: a housing having a first mounting surface suitable for mating with a mounting surface on a mounting panel and a second mounting surface suitable for mating with a connector and terminals provided in the housing for electrical connection with the connector mounted on a second mounting surface of the housing, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface being non-parallel and form a predetermined angle with the second installation surface, so that the installation direction of the connector is not perpendicular to the installation surface on the installation panel.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the first installation surface and the second installation surface is equal to 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 150 degrees or 180 degrees. Spend.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector adapter further comprises: an electrical connection component, one end of which is electrically connected to the terminal, and the other end is adapted to be electrically connected to the connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mating port suitable for mating with a mating end of the connector is formed on the housing, and the electrical connection component is disposed on the mating port , so as to be electrically connected with the mating end of the connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the axis of the electrical connection assembly is parallel to the normal line of the second mounting surface and not parallel to the normal line of the first mounting surface, so that the connector The installation direction is parallel to the normal line of the second installation surface and not parallel to the normal line of the first installation surface.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector adapter further comprises a nut, a mounting hole is formed on the terminal, and the nut is embedded in the mounting hole on the terminal; The electrical connection assembly includes an electrical connection barrel having a threaded connection end suitable for connecting with the nut and a threaded hole suitable for connecting with the connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection assembly further comprises: an insulating cylinder sleeved on the electrical connection sleeve; and an insulating cap sleeved on the electrical connection sleeve and connected to the screw thread on the opposite end.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection assembly further includes a sealing sleeve, the sealing sleeve is sleeved on the insulating barrel and is suitable for being squeezed on the insulating barrel and the connection between the housings of the device to seal the gap between the two.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes: a base, the bottom surface of which is the first mounting surface; and a main body connected to the base, and the mating port is formed on the on the main body of the housing, and the end face of the mating port is the second installation face.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector adapting device further includes: an insulator disposed in the housing and wrapping the terminals so that the terminals are fixed on the housing in the body and electrically isolated from the housing.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator is an integral injection molded part formed on the terminal by insert injection molding.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the terminal comprises a first terminal and a second terminal arranged side by side, the first terminal and the second terminal are used for electrical connection with two connectors respectively; The first terminal and the second terminal respectively have: a first connection end adapted to be electrically connected to the connector; a second connection end adapted to be electrically connected to a bus bar; and a connection part connected to the between the first connection end and the second connection end.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion of the first terminal has a concave portion bent in a second direction, and the second direction is related to the first direction and the first mounting surface The normal direction of the second terminal is vertical; the connecting portion of the second terminal has a bent portion bent toward the recessed portion of the first terminal, so that the first connection end of the second terminal is located in the recessed portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector adapter is provided, comprising: a terminal for electrically connecting with the connector; an insulator wrapped around the terminal so that the terminal is fixed in the insulator and electrically isolated from each other; and an electrical connection assembly, one end of which is electrically connected to the terminal and the other end is adapted to be electrically connected to the connector.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector adapter further includes: a nut, a mounting hole is formed on the terminal, and the nut is fixed in the mounting hole on the terminal; the electrical The connection assembly includes an electrical connection barrel having a threaded connection end suitable for connection with the nut and a threaded hole suitable for connection with the connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection assembly further comprises: an insulating cylinder sleeved on the electrical connection sleeve; and an insulating cap sleeved on the electrical connection sleeve and connected to the screw thread on the opposite end.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector adapter further comprises: a housing having a cavity suitable for accommodating and installing the insulator; the insulator is arranged in the cavity; A mating port is provided on the housing, and the electrical connection component is fixed and electrically connected to the terminal through the mating port.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector adapting device; and a connector mounted on the connector adapting device. The connector includes: a housing; a cable terminal disposed in the housing for electrical connection with a terminal of the connector adapter; and a cable extending into the housing and connecting with the cable Terminals are electrically connected.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector assembly includes a plurality of the connectors, and the cable portions located in the housings of the plurality of connectors are arranged in parallel with each other.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of connectors can be independently mounted on the connector adapter.

In each of the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the connector adapting device can change the installation direction of the connector relative to the installation panel, so that the use of the connector is more convenient without being restricted by surrounding components and spaces.

In addition, in some of the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the connector adapting device can be docked with the existing connector without redesigning the connector, which will reduce the cost.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and may help a comprehensive understanding of the present invention.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector adapter device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of a connector adapter device installed on an installation panel according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector adapter according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the housing is removed;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal and an electrical connection assembly of a connector adapter device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal and an electrical connection barrel of a connector adapter device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

6 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal and an electrical connection barrel of a connector adapter according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein one electrical connection barrel is separated from the terminal;

FIG. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a terminal of a connector adapter device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 shows a schematic perspective view of a housing of a connector adapter device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

9 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector adapter device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a housing of a connector adapter device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 shows a schematic perspective view of a housing of a connector adapter according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the housing is removed;

13 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions of the present utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar parts. The following description of the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the general utility model concept of the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

Furthermore, in the following detailed description, for convenience of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, however, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagram form in order to simplify the drawings.

According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector adapting device is provided, comprising: a housing having a first mounting surface suitable for mating with a mounting surface on a mounting panel and a second mounting surface suitable for mating with a connector a mounting surface; and a terminal disposed in the housing for electrical connection with the connector mounted on a second mounting surface of the housing, the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface It is not parallel and forms a predetermined angle with the second mounting surface, so that the mounting direction of the connector is not perpendicular to the mounting surface on the mounting panel.

According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector adapter is provided, comprising: a terminal for electrical connection with a connector; an insulator wrapped on the terminal so that the terminal is fixed on the insulators and electrically isolated from each other; and an electrical connection assembly, one end of which is electrically connected to the terminal and the other end is adapted to be electrically connected to the connector.

According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided, comprising: the aforementioned connector adapting device; and a connector mounted on the connector adapting device. The connector includes: a housing; a cable terminal disposed in the housing for electrical connection with a terminal of the connector adapter; and a cable extending into the housing and connecting with the cable Terminals are electrically connected.

first embodiment

1 to 9 show a connector adapter 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector adapter device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 shows that the connector adapter device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is installed in A schematic view on the mounting panel 3; FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the connector adapter 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the housing 10 is removed; FIG. 4 shows an example according to the present invention Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of the terminals 11, 12 and the electrical connection assembly 15 of the connector adapter 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 shows the terminals 11, 12 of the connector adapter 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, 12 and a perspective view of the electrical connection barrel 150; FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the terminals 11, 12 and the electrical connection barrel 150 of the connector adapter 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one of which is an electrical connection barrel. 150 is separated from the terminal 11; FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the terminals 11, 12 of the connector adapter 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 shows an exemplary implementation according to the present invention FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter 1 includes: a housing 10 and terminals 11 and 12 . The housing 10 has a first mounting surface 10a adapted to fit with the mounting surface 3a on the mounting panel 3 and a second mounting surface 10b adapted to fit with the connector 2 . The second mounting surface 10b is used to contact the bottom surface of the housing 20 of the connector 2 to locate the orientation of the housing 20 of the connector 2 . The terminals 11 and 12 are provided in the housing 10 for electrical connection with the connector 2 mounted on the second mounting surface 10 b of the housing 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b are not parallel and form a predetermined angle with the second mounting surface 10b, so that the mounting direction of the connector 2 is the same as the mounting direction. The mounting surface 3a on the panel 3 is not vertical. In the illustrated embodiment, the included angle between the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b is equal to 90 degrees, that is, the first mounting surface 10a is perpendicular to the second mounting surface 10b. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b may be greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. For example, the angle between the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b may be equal to 10, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 150 degrees, 180 degrees or other suitable angles.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter 1 further includes an electrical connection component 15 , one end of the electrical connection component 15 is electrically connected to the terminals 11 and 12 , and the other end is suitable for connecting with the terminals 11 and 12 . The connector 2 is electrically connected.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, a mating port 101 suitable for mating with the mating end of the connector 2 is formed on the housing 10 , and the electrical connection assembly 15 is provided at the mating port In 101, it is electrically connected to the mating end of the connector 2.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the axis of the electrical connection assembly 15 is parallel to the normal of the second mounting surface 10b and not parallel to the normal of the first mounting surface 10a, so that the connector 2 The mounting direction is parallel to the normal line of the second mounting surface 10b and not parallel to the normal line of the first mounting surface 10a.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter further includes a nut 154 , and mounting holes are formed on the terminals 11 and 12 , and the nut 154 is embedded in the terminals 11 and 12 for installation. The electrical connection assembly 15 includes an electrical connection barrel 150 having a threaded connection end 152 suitable for connecting with a nut 154 and a threaded hole 153 suitable for connecting with the connector 2 .

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 15 further includes: an insulating barrel 15 a , which is sleeved on the electrical connecting barrel 150 ; On the other end 151 opposite to the connection end 152 . The insulating barrel 15a can be injection-molded on the electrical connection barrel 150 by means of insert injection molding and joined together with the electrical connection barrel 150 . The insulating barrel 15a may also be a separate component, and the electrical connection barrel 150 is assembled in the insulating barrel 15a in an interference fit manner.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9, in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 15 further includes a sealing sleeve 15b, which is sleeved on the insulating sleeve 15a and is suitable for being squeezed on the insulating sleeve 15a and the connector 2 between the outer shells 20 to seal the gap between the two.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 10 includes: a base portion 102 whose bottom surface is the first mounting surface 10 a ; and a main body portion 100 connected to the base portion 102 . The mating port 101 is formed on the main body 100 of the housing 10 , and the end surface of the mating port 101 is the second mounting surface 10b.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter 1 further includes an insulator 13 . The insulator 13 is arranged in the housing 10 and wrapped around the terminals 11 and 12 , so that the terminals 11 and 12 is secured in the housing 10 and is electrically isolated from the housing 10 . In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the insulator 13 may be a one-piece injection molded part formed on the terminals 11 and 12 by means of insert injection molding.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter 1 further includes a sealing ring 14 , which is sleeved on the insulator 13 and is suitable for being pressed on the insulator 13 and the mounting panel 3 between the inner walls of the installation opening to seal the gap between the two.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals 11 and 12 include a first terminal 11 and a second terminal 12 arranged side by side, and the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 are used to connect with two The connector 2 is electrically connected. The first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 respectively have first connection ends 111 , 121 suitable for electrical connection with the connector 2 . The first connection end 111 of the first terminal 11 and the first connection end 121 of the second terminal 12 are aligned in the normal direction of the first mounting surface 10a and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 further respectively have: second connecting ends 112 and 122 , which are suitable for being electrically connected to the bus bars; and a connecting portion 110 , 120 , connected between the first connecting ends 111 , 121 and the second connecting ends 112 , 122 . The connecting portions 110 , 120 of the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 extend along the normal direction of the first mounting surface 10a and are spaced apart in a first direction parallel to the first mounting surface 10a.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 110 of the first terminal 11 has a concave portion 113 bent in a second direction, the second direction is related to the first direction and the first mounting surface 10 a The normal is vertical. The connection portion 120 of the second terminal 12 has a bent portion 123 bent toward the recessed portion 113 of the first terminal 11 , so that the first connection end 111 of the second terminal 11 is located in the recessed portion 113 and is connected to the recessed portion 113 of the second terminal 12 . The first connection ends 121 are aligned in the normal direction of the first mounting surface 10a.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed. The connector assembly includes: a connector adapter 1 and a connector 2 as shown. The connector 2 is mounted on the connector adapter 1 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector 2 includes: a housing 20 ; and a cable terminal (not shown), which is arranged in the housing 20 and is used for connecting with the connector adapter 1 . The terminals 11, 12 are electrically connected; and the cable 21, which extends into the housing 20 and is electrically connected to the cable terminals. The housing 20 of the connector 2 is fixed to the second mounting surface 10b of the housing 10 of the connector adapter 1 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the cable 21 extends in a direction parallel to the second mounting surface 10b and non-parallel to the normal direction of the first mounting surface 10a of the connector adapter 1 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 10 of the connector adapter 1 , the housing 20 of the connector 2 and the mounting panel 3 are all conductive for electromagnetic shielding. Therefore, the housing 10 of the connector adaptor 1 can adapt the housing 20 of the connector 2 to the mounting panel 3 . In addition, the housing 10 of the connector adapter 1 is also used to locate the installation orientation of the housing 20 of the connector 2 . However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, the connector adapter 1 may not include the housing 10. In this case, the shell 20 of the connector 10 can be directly installed on the connector adapter 1. on the insulator 13.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector adapter device is also disclosed, comprising: terminals 11 and 12 for electrical connection with the connector 2 ; an insulator 13, wrapping on the terminals 11, 12, so that the terminals 11, 12 are fixed in the insulator 13 and electrically isolated from each other; and an electrical connection assembly 15, one end of which is electrically connected to the terminals 11, 12, and the other end is suitable for connecting with the connector 2 Electrical connections.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter further includes a nut 154 . Mounting holes are formed on the terminals 11 and 12, and nuts 154 are fixed in the mounting holes on the terminals 11 and 12; 152 and a threaded hole 153 suitable for connecting with the connector 2 .

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the electrical connection assembly 15 further includes: an insulating barrel 15 a , which is sleeved on the electrical connecting barrel 150 ; On the other end 151 opposite to the connection end 152 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector adapter further includes: a housing 10 having a cavity 103 suitable for accommodating an insulator 13 ; the insulator 13 is arranged in the cavity 103 ; The housing 10 is provided with a mating port 101, and the electrical connection assembly 15 is fixed and electrically connected to the terminals 11 and 12 through the mating port 101.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector assembly is also disclosed, comprising: the aforementioned connector adapter device 1 ; and a connector 2 , which is mounted to the connector on the transfer device 1. The connector 2 includes: a casing 20; a cable terminal, which is arranged in the casing 20 and is used for electrical connection with the terminals 11 and 12 of the connector adapter 1; and a cable 21, which extends into the casing 20 and is connected with the cable terminal electrical connection.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly includes a plurality of connectors 2 , and the cables 21 located in the housings 20 of the plurality of connectors 2 are arranged at least partially parallel to each other. A plurality of connectors 2 can be independently mounted on the connector adapter 1 .

Second Embodiment

10 to 13 show a second embodiment of the connector adapter 1 according to the present invention. 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector adapter device 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 shows a connector adapter device 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model. 12 shows a schematic perspective view of the housing 10 of the connector adapter device 1 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the housing 10 is removed; A perspective view of a connector assembly of another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The connector adapter 1 shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 is different from the connector adapter 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 mainly in that the direction of the second mounting surface 10b is different.

In the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 , the included angle between the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b on the housing 10 is equal to 90 degrees, that is, the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b are equal to 90 degrees. The mounting surface 10b is vertical. However, in the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 , the angle between the first mounting surface 10a and the second mounting surface 10b on the housing 10 is approximately equal to 100 degrees, that is, the first mounting surface 10a Not perpendicular to the second mounting surface 10b.

In addition, the terminals 11 and 12 of the connector adapter 1 shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 are also different from those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 .

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 , in the illustrated embodiment, the terminals 11 , 12 include a first terminal 11 and a second terminal 12 arranged side by side. The first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 are used for electrical connection with the two connectors 2, respectively. The first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 respectively have first connection ends suitable for electrical connection with the connector 2 . The first connection ends of the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 are aligned in a direction parallel to the first mounting surface 10a and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.

As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 , in the illustrated embodiment, the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 are completely identical, so that the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 can be used interchangeably.

In the prior art, the connector is directly mounted on the mounting surface of the mounting panel, so there is no way to select and change the mounting direction of the connector. However, in some applications, for example, when the connector is constrained by surrounding components or space, the connector cannot be installed in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the mounting panel. At this time, the existing connector cannot be installed and must be designed for the New connectors for special cases. In the present invention, the installation direction of the connector can be conveniently changed through a universal connector switching device, and the use is very convenient.

Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are all exemplary, and those skilled in the art can make improvements thereto, and the structures described in the various embodiments do not conflict in terms of structures or principles It can be freely combined under the circumstance of the present invention, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Although the present invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to illustrate the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Although some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept , the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, any element numbers in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims (20)

1. A connector adapter device, comprising:

a housing having a first mounting surface adapted to mate with a mounting surface on a mounting panel and a second mounting surface adapted to mate with a connector; and

a terminal provided in the housing for electrical connection with the connector mounted on the second mounting surface of the housing,

the first mounting surface is not parallel to the second mounting surface and forms a predetermined angle with the second mounting surface, so that the mounting direction of the connector is not perpendicular to the mounting surface on the mounting panel.

2. The connector adapter device of claim 1, wherein:

the included angle between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface is equal to 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, 150 degrees or 180 degrees.

3. The connector adapter device of claim 1, further comprising:

and one end of the electric connection component is electrically connected to the terminal, and the other end of the electric connection component is suitable for being electrically connected with the connector.

4. The connector adapter device of claim 3, wherein:

a mating port adapted to mate with a mating end of the connector is formed on the housing, and the electrical connection assembly is disposed in the mating port to electrically connect with the mating end of the connector.

5. The connector adapter of claim 4, wherein:

the axis of the electric connection component is parallel to the normal of the second mounting surface and is not parallel to the normal of the first mounting surface, so that the mounting direction of the connector is parallel to the normal of the second mounting surface and is not parallel to the normal of the first mounting surface.

6. The connector adapter device of claim 4, wherein:

the connector adapter device also comprises a nut, wherein a mounting hole is formed in the terminal, and the nut is embedded in the mounting hole in the terminal;

the electrical connection assembly includes an electrical connector barrel having a threaded end adapted to connect with the nut and a threaded bore adapted to connect with the connector.

7. The connector adapter device of claim 6, wherein:

the electrical connection assembly further comprises:

the insulating cylinder is sleeved on the electric connecting cylinder; and

and the insulating cap is sleeved on the other end of the electric connecting cylinder, which is opposite to the threaded connecting end.

8. The connector adapter device of claim 7, wherein:

the electrical connection assembly further comprises a sealing sleeve sleeved on the insulating cylinder and adapted to be squeezed between the insulating cylinder and the housing of the connector for sealing a gap therebetween.

9. The connector adapter device of claim 4, wherein:

the housing includes:

a base portion, a bottom surface of which is the first mounting surface; and

a body portion connected to the base portion,

the mating port is formed on the main body portion of the housing, and an end face of the mating port is the second mounting surface.

10. The connector adapter device of claim 1, further comprising:

an insulator disposed in the housing and surrounding the terminal such that the terminal is secured in the housing and electrically isolated from the housing.

11. The connector adapter device of claim 10, wherein:

the insulator is an integral injection molded part which is molded on the terminal in an insert injection molding mode.

12. The connector adapter of any of claims 1-11, wherein:

the terminals comprise a first terminal and a second terminal which are arranged side by side and are used for being electrically connected with two connectors respectively;

the first terminal and the second terminal each have:

the first connecting end is suitable for being electrically connected with the connector;

a second connection end adapted to be electrically connected with the bus bar; and

and the connecting part is connected between the first connecting end and the second connecting end.

13. The connector adapter device of claim 12, wherein:

the connecting part of the first terminal is provided with a sunken part bent towards a second direction, and the second direction is vertical to the first direction and the normal direction of the first mounting surface;

the connecting portion of the second terminal has a bent portion bent toward the recessed portion of the first terminal, so that the first connecting end of the second terminal is located in the recessed portion.

14. A connector adapter device, comprising:

a terminal for electrical connection with the connector;

an insulator wrapped around the terminals such that the terminals are secured in the insulator and electrically isolated from each other; and

and one end of the electric connection component is electrically connected to the terminal, and the other end of the electric connection component is suitable for being electrically connected with the connector.

15. The connector adapter device of claim 14, further comprising:

the nut is a nut-shaped body which is provided with a screw thread,

the terminal is provided with a mounting hole, and the nut is fixed in the mounting hole of the terminal;

the electrical connection assembly includes an electrical connector barrel having a threaded end adapted to connect with the nut and a threaded bore adapted to connect with the connector.

16. The connector adapter device of claim 15, wherein:

the electrical connection assembly further comprises:

the insulating cylinder is sleeved on the electric connecting cylinder; and

and the insulating cap is sleeved on the other end of the electric connecting cylinder, which is opposite to the threaded connecting end.

17. The connector adapter device of claim 14, further comprising:

a housing having a cavity adapted to receive the insulator;

the insulator is arranged in the cavity;

the shell is provided with a matching port, and the electric connection component is fixed and electrically connected with the terminal through the matching port.

18. A connector assembly, comprising:

the connector adapter of any of claims 1-17; and

a connector mounted to the connector adapter,

the connector includes:

a housing;

a cable terminal provided in the housing for electrical connection with a terminal of the connector adapter; and

a cable extending into the housing and electrically connected with the cable terminal.

19. The connector assembly of claim 18, comprising:

a plurality of said connectors;

the cable portions within the housings of the plurality of connectors are arranged parallel to each other.

20. The connector assembly of claim 19, wherein:

the plurality of connectors may be independently mounted to the connector adapter.

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