EP1381114B1 - Device for connecting cables - Google Patents

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EP1381114B1
EP1381114B1 EP03254215A EP03254215A EP1381114B1 EP 1381114 B1 EP1381114 B1 EP 1381114B1 EP 03254215 A EP03254215 A EP 03254215A EP 03254215 A EP03254215 A EP 03254215A EP 1381114 B1 EP1381114 B1 EP 1381114B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
    • H01R4/5033—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw using wedge or pin penetrating into the end of a wire in axial direction of the wire
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/10—Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
    • H01R13/11—Resilient sockets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5219—Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal

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  • the present invention relates to connecting devices and more particularly to such a device for reliably connecting a pair of cables.
  • a conventional cable connecting device is shown in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 . It comprises a male coupling 1, a female coupling 2, a male fastening element 3, a female fastening element 4, a plastic shield of first cable 5, a plastic shield of second cable 6, a first coupling 7, a second coupling 8, and a union 9, wherein a securing force of the inner peripheral ridges 1 b exerted on the plastic shield of first cable 5 is vertical and not sufficient, hence, such securing is not reliable. Further, a tensile strength of the cables is not sufficient in a practical use. Likewise, a securing force between the female coupling 2 and the plastic shield of second cable 6 is not reliable.
  • the well-known cable connecting device consists of many loose parts (e.g., the male coupling 1, the female coupling 2, the male fastening element 3, the female fastening element 4, the plastic shield of first cable 5, the plastic shield of second cable 6, the first coupling 7, the second coupling 8, and the union 9) that have to be assembled by the user.
  • the prior art is not waterproof.
  • water can penetrate through gaps between the inner peripheral ridges 1b of the male coupling 1 and the plastic shield of first cable 5.
  • moisture generated by the penetrated water will cause short circuit or rust in the male fastening element 3. This also occurs between the female coupling 2 and the plastic shield of second cable 6.
  • first coupling 7, the second coupling 8, and the union 9 are threaded parts. Hence, they are susceptible to being disengaged from the male coupling 1 and the female coupling 2. That is, the securing between the male coupling 1 and the female coupling 2 is not reliable. This in turn deteriorates the water penetration problem as well as significantly decreases the tensile strength of the cables. Thus improvement exists.
  • US-A-5110302 describes a known device for connecting cables.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 there is shown a first preferred embodiment of a device for connecting cables constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • the device comprises a first cable 10, a male coupling 20, a male terminal assembly 30, a second cable 40, a female coupling 50, and a female terminal assembly 60.
  • the first cable 10 is formed by extruding process and comprises a pair of parallel conductors 11, 12 and a shield 13 enclosed the conductors 11, 12.
  • the male coupling 20 comprises a first shell 21, a first sealing ring 22, a flange 24 in the rear end of the first shell 21, a space 26 within the first shell 21 for passing the first cable 10, a projection 23 in the forward end of the first shell 21, a peripheral groove 25 around the projection 23 with the first sealing ring 22 fastened around, two parallel channels 27 (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ) within the projection 23, two lengthwise apertures 270 extended from the channels 27 into the space 26 (see FIGS. 2A and 3 ), a rib 28 between the channels 27, and a hole 280 (see FIG. 4 ) through the first shell 21.
  • the male terminal assembly 30 comprises two pairs of male terminals 31 and first bolts 32 both placed in the channels 27 of the first shell 21.
  • the male terminal 31 is formed of metal and is substantially shaped as a cup.
  • the male terminal 31 comprises a hole 33 provided in the bottom for permitting the first bolt 32 to pass through, two opposite first elastic wings 35, and two opposite second elastic wings 37 between the first elastic wings 35 as shown in FIG. 3 , the first bolts 32 are inserted through the apertures 270 to contact the conductors 11, 12 respectively with threads 34 secured to the shield 13 of the first cable 10.
  • the first cable 10 is in turn secured in the space 26 of the first shell 21.
  • an external force may be applied in the same direction as that of a tensility of the device.
  • the male terminals 31 are secured in the channels 27.
  • the second cable 40 is formed by extruding process and comprises a pair of parallel conductors 41, 42 and a shield 43 enclosed the conductors 41, 42.
  • the female coupling 50 comprises a second shell 51, a second sealing ring 52, a flange 54 in the rear end of the second shell 51, a space 56 (see FIG. 3 ) within the second shell 51 for passing the second cable 40, a recess 53 in the forward end of the second shell 51, two parallel apertures 570 extended from an inner wall 57 of the recess 53 into the space 56, a peripheral groove 55 (see FIG.
  • the female terminal assembly 60 comprises a pair of second bolts 61.
  • An elongate head 62 of the bolt 61 is formed as a contact.
  • the second bolts 61 are inserted through the apertures 570 to contact the conductors 41, 42 respectively with threads 64 secured to the shield 43 of the second cable 40.
  • the second cable 40 is in turn secured in the space 56 of the second shell 51.
  • an external force may be applied in the same direction as that of a tensility of the device.
  • the projection 23 of the first shell 21 is inserted into the recess 53 of the second shell 51.
  • Heads 62 of the second bolts 61 are inserted through the channels 27 of the first shell 21 to be fastened by the elastic wings 35, 37.
  • a first sealing structure is formed as the projection 23 of the first shell 21 is pressed around the second sealing ring 52.
  • a second sealing structure is formed as inner surface of the recess 53 of the second shell 51 is pressed against the first sealing ring 22. This configuration can increase quality and prolong a useful life of the device.
  • first sealing structure is reliable.
  • first bolts 32 are driven to secure to the shield 13 of the first cable 10.
  • a diameter of the thread 34 is larger than that of either conductor 11 or 12.
  • the thread 34 can secure to the shield 13 so that an external force may be applied in the same direction as that of a tensility of the device.
  • the shield 13 is slightly enlarged as the insertion of the thread 34. This in turn to cause the shield 13 to tightly engage with an inner surface of the space 26 of the first shell 21.
  • a tight engagement between the second bolt 61 and the space 56 of the second shell 51 is effected.
  • the stud 580 of the female coupling 50 is inserted into the holes 510 of the second shell 51 and the hole 280 of the first shell 21 for securing the male coupling 20 and the female coupling 50 together. This in turn enhances two sealing structures.
  • a forward extension 36 may be formed in the thread 34 for facilitating an insertion of the first bolt 32 into the shield 13 of the first cable 10 for securing.
  • the extension 36 can press against the conductors 11, 12 to a maximum degree for further enhancing a fastening.
  • a forward extension 66 having the same characteristics may be formed in the thread 64.
  • a sharp point may be formed in the open end of the extension 36 of the first bolt 32 for facilitating an insertion of the first bolt 32 into the shield 13 of the first cable 10 for securing.
  • the recess 53 of the second shell 51 has a flat or tapered inner surface. In a case that it is a flat inner surface a first tapered surface 531 and a continuous second tapered surface are formed within the recess 53.
  • the second sealing structure of the invention aims at pressing the recess of the second shell 51 against the first sealing ring 22.
  • a waterproof member 15 formed of a kind of elastic or rubber material, such as EVA foam or silicone rubber can be provided inside the space 26.
  • the first cable 10 is urged against the waterproof member 15 as the first bolt 32 is secured to the shield 13 of the first cable 10. Also, the waterproof member 15 is urged against a bottom of the space 26. This can effect a waterproofing between the male coupling 20 and the first cable 10. Likewise, a waterproof member 45 can be provided inside the space 56 doing the same function same as the waterproof member 15, as mentioned above. This also can effect a waterproofing between the female coupling 50 and the second cable 20.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 there is shown a second preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the differences between the first and the second preferred embodiments are detailed below.
  • the hole 280 in the first preferred embodiment is eliminated.
  • Top and bottom recessed portions 211 are formed.
  • a tab 212 is formed in each of the top and bottom recessed portions 211.
  • the holes 510, the clip 58, and the stud 580 in the first embodiment are also eliminated.
  • Top and bottom protrusions 511 are formed for matingly securing to the top and the bottom recessed portions 211 respectively.
  • a slit 512 is formed in each of the top and bottom protrusions 511.
  • a slanted surface 513 is formed on an inner surface of each of the top and bottom protrusions 511 in front of the slit 512.
  • the projection 23 of the first shell 21 is inserted into the recess 53 of the second shell 51 and the protrusions 511 of the second shell 51 are secured onto the recessed portions 211 as the slanted surfaces 513 are passed through the tabs 212 to cause the tabs 212 to insert in the slits 512.
  • Such fastening is simple and quick. Further, components are simplified.
  • a shape of either protrusion 511 or recessed portion 211 may be a V shape configuration. Further, a straight or curved side can be formed in the junction of bifurcation of the V shape configuration.
  • top and bottom recessed portions 213 having a shape of about a portion of oval are formed.
  • a tab 214 is formed in each of the top and bottom recessed portions 213.
  • a slanted surface 215 is formed on the front top of the tab 214.
  • top and bottom protrusions 515 are formed for matingly securing to the top and the bottom recessed portions 213 respectively.
  • a hole 516 is formed in each of the top and bottom protrusions 515.
  • the projection 23 of the first shell 21 is inserted into the recess 53 of the second shell 51 and the protrusions 515 of the second shell 51 are secured onto the recessed portions 213 of the first shell 21 as the forward ends of the protrusions 515 are passed through the slanted surfaces 215 to cause the tabs 214 to be easily inserted in the holes 516.
  • Such fastening is also simple and quick.
  • the forward end of either protrusion 515 may be formed as a straight line 517 or a curved one.
  • a gap is formed between the flat end 517 and the recessed portion 213 after the protrusions 515 is secured onto the recessed portions 213.
  • a user can use a tool to insert in the gap for disengaging the protrusions 515 from the recessed portions 213.
  • a curved trough 518 is formed on a portion of periphery of each protrusion 515 so that the trough 518 and the recessed portion 213 can form an oval after the protrusions 515 is secured onto the recessed portions 213. This is aesthetic.
  • a section of either the male coupling 20 or the female coupling 50 is a rectangle if that of the first cable 10 or the second cable 40 is a rectangle. This is also true in the second and third embodiments.
  • a section of either the male coupling 20 or the female coupling 50 is an oval or circle if that of the first cable 10 or the second cable 40 is an oval or circle. This is also true in the second and third embodiments.

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