CN219498264U

CN219498264U - Connector capable of adjusting outgoing line direction

Info

Publication number: CN219498264U
Application number: CN202320737106.4U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王超
Original assignee: Changchun Jetty Automotive Parts Co Ltd
Current assignee: Changchun Jetty Automotive Parts Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-04-06
Filing date: 2023-04-06
Publication date: 2023-08-08
Anticipated expiration: 2033-04-06

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector capable of adjusting an outgoing line direction, which is used for connecting a cable and comprises a connector shell, at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal, wherein the first terminal is fixedly arranged in the connector shell, at least part of the first terminal surrounds a hollow spherical accommodating cavity, the first end of the second terminal is connected with the cable, the second end of the second terminal surrounds a spherical connecting part, the connecting part can rotate in the accommodating cavity, and the second terminal is respectively and electrically connected with the first terminal. The utility model can adjust the outgoing line direction in a large range by utilizing the spherical structure, the multidimensional degree meets different requirements, the outgoing line direction can be adjusted timely by the damping effect, and the amplitude of the cable is reduced.

Description

Connector capable of adjusting outgoing line direction

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric connection, and particularly relates to a connector capable of adjusting an outgoing line direction.

Background

With the development of the new energy automobile field, the more the automobile functions are, the number of electric appliances is increased. The outgoing line directions of different electric appliances to the connector are different. The traditional connector has single wire outlet direction, one type of connector corresponds to one type of wire outlet direction, and often because the angle of the wire outlet direction is different, a new connector needs to be developed, a great deal of repetitive work is generated, and time and cost are wasted.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new solution to the above-mentioned problems.

Disclosure of Invention

An object of the present utility model is to provide a connector with adjustable wire outlet direction. The problem of single wire outlet direction of the traditional connector is solved.

According to a first aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a connector adjustable in direction of outgoing lines for connecting cables, comprising a connector housing, at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal; the first terminal is fixedly arranged in the connector shell, and at least part of the first terminal surrounds a hollow spherical accommodating cavity; the first end of the second terminal is connected with the cable, the second end of the second terminal surrounds a spherical connecting part, the connecting part can rotate in the accommodating cavity, and the second terminal is electrically connected with the first terminal respectively.

Optionally, the accommodating cavity is concentric with the connecting part, and at least part of the surface of the connecting part is a spherical surface matched and attached with the inner side wall of the accommodating cavity.

Optionally, one of the connecting parts is provided with a sliding groove, and the other is provided with a sliding block, and the sliding block can slide in the sliding groove, so that the connecting part is limited to rotate in the designated direction in the accommodating cavity.

Optionally, the cable is a multi-core cable, and includes a plurality of wires, the first terminal and the second terminal are multiple in number, the plurality of wires are respectively electrically connected with the plurality of second terminals, and the plurality of second terminals are respectively correspondingly electrically connected with the plurality of first terminals.

Optionally, the connector shell further comprises a shell and an upper cover assembly which are assembled and connected with each other, the upper cover assembly is formed by sequentially connecting an upper cover, an elastic connecting part and a lower cover, and the shell is connected with the lower cover.

Optionally, the upper cover is provided with a wire outlet hole through which the cable passes.

Optionally, the upper cover is provided with an axially extending protective barrel below the wire outlet hole, and the cable part is arranged in the protective barrel.

Optionally, the elastic connection part is a tubular structure, one end opening of the tubular structure is connected with the upper cover, the other end opening is connected with the lower cover, and the side wall of the tubular structure is corrugated.

Optionally, a first sealing structure is arranged between the shell and the lower cover, and a second sealing structure is arranged between the protective cylinder and the cable.

Optionally, the connecting portion is rotatable within the receiving cavity by an angle of 5 ° to 175 °.

The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

according to the utility model, at least part of the first terminal surrounds the accommodating cavity to form a hollow sphere, the first end of the second terminal is connected with the cable, the second end of the second terminal surrounds the connecting part to form a sphere, the connecting part can rotate in the accommodating cavity, the cable with the structure can adjust the cable outgoing direction in a large range along with the rotation of the second terminal, the multi-dimension meets different requirements, the outgoing direction can be timely adjusted due to the damping effect, the vibration of a vehicle body is absorbed, the noise is reduced, and the vibration amplitude of a wire harness is reduced.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a connector with adjustable outlet direction according to the present utility model.

The figures are marked as follows:

1-cable, 2-upper cover, 21-protective cylinder, 3-elastic connecting part, 4-lower cover, 5-first sealing structure, 6-shell, 7-second sealing structure, 8-connecting part, 9-second terminal, 10-first terminal.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the utility model, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

A connector with adjustable wire outlet direction for connecting a cable 1, as shown in fig. 1, comprising a connector housing, at least one first terminal 10 and at least one second terminal 9; the first terminal 10 is fixedly arranged in the connector shell, and at least part of the first terminal 10 surrounds a hollow spherical accommodating cavity; the first end of the second terminal 9 is connected with the cable 1, the second end of the second terminal 9 surrounds a connecting part 8 formed into a sphere, the connecting part 8 can rotate in the accommodating cavity, and the second terminals 9 are respectively and electrically connected with the first terminals 10.

According to the utility model, the first terminal 10 is provided with the hollow spherical accommodating cavity, the second terminal 9 is connected with the cable 1, the second terminal 9 is provided with the spherical connecting part 8, the connecting part 8 can rotate in the accommodating cavity, the cable 1 with the structure can adjust the cable outlet direction in a large range along with the rotation of the second terminal 9, the multi-dimension meets different requirements, the wire outlet direction can be timely adjusted due to the damping effect, the vibration of a vehicle body is absorbed, the noise is reduced, the vibration amplitude of a wire harness is reduced, and the universal application range of the connector is greatly improved.

In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity is concentric with the connecting part 8, and at least part of the surface of the connecting part 8 is a spherical surface matched with the inner side wall of the accommodating cavity.

Because the surface of the connecting part 8 is spherical, the accommodating cavity is hollow spherical, the connecting part 8 is concentric with and matched with the accommodating cavity, and the connecting part 8 can rotate around the sphere center in the accommodating cavity to rotate at different angles.

In some embodiments, on the mating surface of the connecting portion 8 and the receiving cavity, one of them is provided with a sliding groove, and the other is provided with a sliding block, and the sliding block can slide in the sliding groove, so as to limit the connecting portion 8 to rotate in a specified direction in the receiving cavity.

The slider can be in slide in the spout, and second terminal 9 can not the random angle swing, can play and rotate connecting portion 8 according to appointed direction in the holding chamber of first terminal 10, and cable 1 is along with the back of the swing of second terminal 9, satisfies the wiring demand of appointed direction better.

In some embodiments, the cable 1 is a multi-core cable, and includes a plurality of wires, where the number of the first terminals 10 and the number of the second terminals 9 are plural, the plurality of wires are electrically connected to the plurality of the second terminals 9, and the plurality of the second terminals 9 are electrically connected to the plurality of the first terminals 10, respectively.

This structure can be according to wiring demand, and a plurality of first terminals 10 and second terminal 9 are held to the shell assembly, and the wire is connected with second terminal 9 electricity, and second terminal 9 is connected with first terminal 10 electricity, realizes that the circuit switches on, satisfies more wiring demand and vehicle operation requirement, and the connector can be a plurality of angle adjustment wire outgoing direction, satisfies many wires demand of being qualified for the next round of competitions, and a connector just can satisfy multiple power consumption demand.

In some embodiments, the connector housing further comprises a shell 6 and an upper cover assembly, wherein the shell 6 and the upper cover assembly are assembled and connected with each other, the upper cover assembly is formed by sequentially connecting an upper cover 2, an elastic connecting part 3 and a lower cover 4, and the shell 6 is connected with the lower cover 4.

Firstly, the upper cover 2 is pre-threaded on the cable 1, then the cable 1 is connected with the second terminal 9, the second terminal 9 is installed in a containing cavity of the first terminal 10 to be assembled into a whole, the upper cover 2 is sequentially connected with the elastic connecting part 3 and the lower cover 4, the upper cover assembly is assembled, the upper cover assembly is connected with the shell through the lower cover 4, the whole assembly is completed, the first terminal 10 is contacted with the surface of a sphere of the second terminal 9 to conduct current, the first terminal 10 is a fixed end, and the connecting part 8 of the second terminal 9 moves around the sphere to drive the cable 1 to adjust angles to meet outgoing line demands of different angles.

In some embodiments, the upper cover 2 is provided with a wire outlet hole through which the cable 1 passes.

The cable 1 passes through the wire outlet holes to be connected with electric appliances in different directions, so that the power supply requirement of the vehicle is met.

In some embodiments, the upper cover 2 is provided with an axially extending protective sleeve 21 below the wire outlet hole, and the cable 1 is partially disposed within the protective sleeve 21.

The setting of protective cylinder 21 can be fixed cable 1 well with the wire hole position of upper cover 2, and at cable 1 swing in-process, protective cylinder 21 plays the effect of supporting cable 1, and cable 1 can be along with upper cover 2 and the synchronous swing of elastic connection portion 3, the angle of adjusting cable 1 that can be better satisfies the wiring demand of different angles.

In some embodiments, the elastic connection part 3 is a cylindrical structure, one end opening of the cylindrical structure is connected with the upper cover 2, the other end opening is connected with the lower cover 4, and the side wall of the cylindrical structure is corrugated.

The elastic connection portion 3 one end opening is connected with the upper cover 2, and the other end opening is connected with the lower cover 4, can be connected with cable 1 and shell 6, can not drop the drunkenness from the casing 6, and elastic connection portion 3 is flexible glue to the lateral wall is the ripple form, and elastic connection portion 3 has elasticity, and when cable 1 swings, the lateral wall of ripple form has flexible volume, satisfies, and the swing requirement of cable 1 different angles satisfies the wiring demand of different directions.

In some embodiments, a first sealing structure 5 is provided between the housing 6 and the lower cover 4, and a second sealing structure 7 is provided between the protective tube and the cable 1.

The first sealing structure 5 and the second sealing structure 7 play a role in sealing, and prevent external water and impurities from entering the joint of the cable 1 and the second terminal 9 to cause electricity utilization danger.

In some embodiments, the connection 8 is rotatable within the receiving chamber through an angle of 5 ° -175 °.

In order to verify whether the rotatable angle pair of the connecting portion 8 in the accommodating cavity can meet the wiring requirements of different angles and whether the cable 1 interferes with the housing 6 after rotating along with the connecting portion 8, the inventor selects the same cable 1 and the connector housing, and different second terminals 9 and first ends 10, and after all the connection terminals are installed, the situation that the cable 1 is connected with an electrical appliance and the interference situation of the cable 1 and the housing 6 are checked, and test results are shown in table 1.

Table 1: the connection part 8 can rotate in the accommodating cavity to influence wiring at different angles and influence interference condition between the cable 1 and the shell 6.

As can be seen from table 1, when the rotatable angle of the connecting portion 8 in the accommodating cavity is smaller than 5 °, the adjustable angle is too small, the adjusting range is insufficient, and the wiring requirements of different angles cannot be satisfied, when the rotatable angle of the connecting portion 8 in the accommodating cavity is larger than 175 °, the cable 1 interferes with the housing 6 along with the rotation of the second terminal 9, the space arrangement cannot realize the continuous rotation of the cable 1, the interference condition occurs, and the assembly is unreasonable, so the inventor sets the rotatable angle of the connecting portion 8 in the accommodating cavity to be 5 ° -175 °.

While certain specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail by way of example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector capable of adjusting the outgoing line direction, which is used for connecting cables, and is characterized by comprising a connector shell, at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal;

the first terminal is fixedly arranged in the connector shell, and at least part of the first terminal surrounds a hollow spherical accommodating cavity;

the first end of the second terminal is connected with the cable, the second end of the second terminal surrounds a spherical connecting part, the connecting part can rotate in the accommodating cavity, and the second terminal is electrically connected with the first terminal respectively.

2. A connector with adjustable wire outlet direction as in claim 1, wherein the receiving cavity is concentric with the connecting portion, and at least a portion of the surface of the connecting portion is a spherical surface that mates with and fits against the inner sidewall of the receiving cavity.

3. A connector with adjustable wire outlet direction as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the mating surfaces of the connecting portion and the receiving cavity is provided with a slide groove, and the other is provided with a slider which can slide in the slide groove, thereby restricting the connecting portion from rotating in a specified direction in the receiving cavity.

4. The connector of claim 1, wherein the cable is a multi-core cable and includes a plurality of wires, the first terminals and the second terminals are plural, the plurality of wires are electrically connected to the plurality of second terminals, and the plurality of second terminals are electrically connected to the plurality of first terminals.

5. The connector of claim 1, wherein the connector housing further comprises a housing and an upper cover assembly assembled and connected to each other, the upper cover assembly comprising an upper cover, an elastic connection portion, and a lower cover connected in sequence, the housing being connected to the lower cover.

6. The connector of claim 5, wherein the upper cover is provided with a wire outlet hole through which the cable passes.

7. A connector with adjustable wire outlet direction as defined in claim 6, wherein said upper cover is provided with an axially extending shield barrel below said wire outlet opening, said cable portion being disposed within said shield barrel.

8. The connector of claim 5, wherein the elastic connection portion is a cylindrical structure, an opening at one end of the cylindrical structure is connected to the upper cover, an opening at the other end of the cylindrical structure is connected to the lower cover, and a side wall of the cylindrical structure is corrugated.

9. The connector of claim 7, wherein a first seal is disposed between the housing and the lower cover, and a second seal is disposed between the shield canister and the cable.

10. A connector with adjustable wire outlet direction as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is rotatable in the receiving cavity by an angle of 5 ° -175 °.