EP3157105A1 - Circular rapid-joint connector - Google Patents

Circular rapid-joint connector Download PDF

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EP3157105A1
EP3157105A1 EP15201424.7A EP15201424A EP3157105A1 EP 3157105 A1 EP3157105 A1 EP 3157105A1 EP 15201424 A EP15201424 A EP 15201424A EP 3157105 A1 EP3157105 A1 EP 3157105A1
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Chien-Yi Yu
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6277Snap or like fastening comprising annular latching means, e.g. ring snapping in an annular groove
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01R13/506Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/633Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for disengagement only
    • H01R13/635Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/465Identification means, e.g. labels, tags, markings
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/59Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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  • the invention is a circular rapid-joint connector, particularly relating to one which may be in direct docking with a connection socket by a connector plug when using, such that effects of rapid joint, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • the "Circular Connector” includes a first connector element and a second connector element each of which has a first contact inset or a respective second contact inset in which, around the first contact inset of the first connector element, a sleeve-shaped latch segment is arranged from which, running along the longitudinal direction of the connector, one or more resilient latch flanges with latch tabs are formed that are appropriate for locking onto a ring-shaped groove formed on the inner side of the second connector element (locking position) and in which the first connector element includes an outer directly manually operated sleeve-shaped actuation slide, which can be slid back against a spring force along the longitudinal direction of the connector (unlocking position) and is adapted to actuate one or more sliding supports as locking elements, which can be slid along the longitudinal direction of the connector under a section of the latch flanges and are appropriate for supporting the latch flanges (locking position), characterized in that the latch
  • connection socket For a major objective of the invention, in assembling, direct docking with the corresponding connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly, so that the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • the invention is a circular rapid-joint connector including: a sliding bush; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  • a containing area capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  • the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, and a locking bush joined with the sleeve.
  • the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a respective sticking point, while the periphery of the collar is provided with a slot docking with each of the sticking points, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion.
  • an end of the connector body has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
  • the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
  • Another objective of the invention is that, in assembling, direct docking with a corresponding connection socket by a connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away a sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by an elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked in the outer edge of the connection socket to complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited in the outer edge of the connection socket any more.
  • a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession areas and the limiting unit may result for the sliding bush to be locked without rotation, so that the effects of being capable of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • the invention is a circular rapid-joint connector, which includes: a sliding bush with multiple extension sections and recession areas provided on an end thereof; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably, the outer edge thereof having a limiting unit capable of limiting each of the extension sections; and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  • a containing area capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  • the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, a clip provided outside of the collar, and a locking bush joining with the sleeve and constricting the clip, while the limiting unit is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve.
  • the limiting unit comprises multiple bumps, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the bumps are formed with a respective limiting slot therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  • the limiting unit comprises a rib ring provided on the sleeve, and multiple insertion slots which are docked with the respective extension sections are provided thereon.
  • the limiting unit comprises multiple prolonged plates, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the prolonged plates are formed with a respective groove therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  • an end of the clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets.
  • the edge of the clip has a notch portion.
  • the outer edge of the sleeve has buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a stop ring, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion.
  • an end of the connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
  • the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
  • the first embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a sliding bush 1, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3 and a connector plug 4.
  • the inner edge of the sliding bush 1 is provided with a containing area 11, and an end of the sliding bush 1 has multiple buckle holes 12 while the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush 1 has a stop portion 13.
  • the elastic element 2 is disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1.
  • the holding unit 3 is joined with the sliding bush 1 movably. Moreover, the holding unit 3 comprises a sleeve 31, a collar 32 provided in the sleeve 31, and a locking bush 33 joined with the sleeve 31, wherein the outer edge of the sleeve 31 has buckles 311 docked with respective buckle holes 12.
  • the buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve 31, and an end of the sleeve 31 has multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces 312 is provided with a respective sticking point 313, while the periphery of the collar 32 is provided with a slot 321 docked with each sticking point 314, and the inner edge of the sleeve 31 is provided with a first internal thread portion 314.
  • a first external thread portion 315 is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve 31 where each of the elastic pieces 312 is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush 33 is provided with a second internal thread portion 331 joined with the first external thread portion 315.
  • the connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1 and joined with the holding unit 3, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion 314, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein.
  • one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting against the stop portion 13, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon.
  • the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
  • the elastic element 2 in assembling for the invention, may be disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1, followed by disposing the collar 32 between an end of the sleeve 31 and each elastic piece 312 for the collar 32 to be docked with the sticking points 313 of the inner surface of each elastic piece 312 by the slot 321 mutually, and docked with the respective buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 by the buckles 311.
  • the buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve 31, so that the sliding bush 1 may slide on the sleeve 31.
  • a wire 5 is used to penetrate through the locking bush 33, the sliding bush 1 and the sleeve 31, the wire 5 is connected with each insertion terminal 43 of the connector plug 4, the second external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first internal thread portion 314 of the sleeve 31, and at last, the locking bush 33 is joined with the first external thread portion 315 of the sleeve 31 by the second internal thread portion 331 thereof.
  • the assemblage is accomplished.
  • FIGS. 11-1 to 11-4 are a schematic diagram showing operation of the invention and schematic diagrams showing actions of assemblage and disassemblage of the invention.
  • the invention may be inserted to a corresponding connection socket 6 in use, while a user may correspond to the socket body 61 of the connection socket 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and correspond to the marking portion 63 of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion 46 of the connector plug 4, thereby the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4 corresponds to groove 62 of the connection socket 6 in order to identify insertion direction, such that incorrect insertion is avoided.
  • each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 for each buckle 64 to be opened.
  • an end of each buckle 64 will abut against the end edge of the sliding bush 1, such that the sliding bush 1 is pushed toward the holding unit 3 (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element 2, and be removed from the end edge of the sliding bush 1 after each buckle 64 enters the ditch 45 of the top portion 41, while the sliding bush 1 is pushed back toward the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically due to restitution force, such that the sliding bush 1 is locked on the outer edge of each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion operation.
  • the sliding bush 1 In disassembling, the sliding bush 1 is pulled toward the holding unit 3 (rearwards), such that the sliding bush 1 is no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle 64. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug 4 from the connector plug 6 directly by the user.
  • the invention can achieve actually the expected objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly.
  • the second embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a sliding bush 1a, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3a and a connector plug 4.
  • the sliding bush 1a has multiple extension sections 10a provided on an end thereof; the extension sections 10a have a respective recession area 101a formed therebetween; and the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a is provided with a containing area 11a, and an end of the sliding bush 1a has multiple buckle holes 12a, while the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush 1a has a stop portion 13a.
  • the elastic element 2 is provided in the containing area 11a of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a.
  • the holding unit 3a is joined with the sliding bush 1a movably, the outer edge thereof having a limiting unit 30a capable of limiting each of the extension sections.
  • the holding unit 3a comprises a sleeve 31a, a collar 32a provided in the sleeve 31a, a clip 34a provided outside of the collar 32a, and a locking bush 33a joined with the sleeve 31a and constricting the locking bush 33a of the clip 34a.
  • the limiting unit 30a is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve 31a.
  • the limiting unit 30a comprises bumps 301a mating with respective recession areas 101a.
  • the bumps 301a are formed with a respective limiting slot 302a therebetween for each of the extension sections 10a to mate with.
  • the outer edge of the sleeve 31a has buckles 311a docked with respective buckle holes 12a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are larger than the buckles 311 a of the sleeve 31a.
  • An end of the sleeve 31a has multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312a.
  • the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces 312a is provided with a stop ring 316a.
  • the inner edge of the sleeve 31a is provided with a first internal thread portion 314a.
  • the outer edge of the sleeve 31a adjacent to each of the elastic pieces 312a is provided with a first external thread portion 315a.
  • An end of the clip 34a has multiple adjacent clamping sheets 341a.
  • An edge of the clip 34a is provided with a notch portion 342a.
  • the inner edge of the locking bush 33a is provided with a second internal thread portion 331a joined with the first external thread portion 315a.
  • the connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1a and joined with the holding unit 3a, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion 314a, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein.
  • one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting against the stop portion 13a, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon.
  • the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
  • the elastic element 2 may be disposed in the containing area 11a on the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are docked with the respective buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, such that the extension sections 10a and the recession areas 101a of the sliding bush 1a are mated with the respective limiting slots 302a and the bumps 301a mutually.
  • the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are larger than the buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, so that the sliding bush 1a is movable on the sleeve 31a.
  • the sliding bush 1a can only move forwards or rearwards, but it cannot move leftwards, rightwards by fitting each of the extension sections 10a, the recession areas 101a, the limiting slot 302a and the bumps 301a.
  • a wire 5 is used to penetrate through the locking bush 33a, the clip 34a, the collar 32a, the sliding bush 1a and the sleeve 31a for the wire 5 to be connected with each of the insertion terminals 43 of the connector plug 4.
  • the second external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first internal thread portion 314a of the sleeve 31a, followed by providing the collar 32a between the elastic pieces 312a on an end of the sleeve 31a for the edge of the collar 32a to be locked by the stop ring 316a.
  • the clip 34a is harnessed around the outer edge of the collar 32a.
  • the locking bush 33a is joined with the first external thread portion 315a of the sleeve 31a by the second internal thread portion 331a thereof for the inner edge of the locking bush 33a to constrict the outer edge of the clip 34a.
  • the clip 34a takes advantage of fitting between the clamping sheets 341a and the notch portion 342a to form a stable clamping force toward jacket of the wire 5 in order to prevent the wire 5 from escape.
  • the clamping characteristic function of the clip 34a may be utilized in practical use, such that it is applicable to wires 5, 5a of different diameters.
  • the locking bush 33a is locked more deeply in conjunction with the clip 34a(as shown in Figure 19A ).
  • the locking bush 33a is locked shallower in conjunction with the clip 34a (as shown in Figure 19B ). As such, the assemblage is accomplished.
  • FIGS 20 and 21 are a schematic diagram showing operation of the invention, and a schematic diagram showing the invention after insertion with a connection socket.
  • the second embodiment may be inserted into a corresponding connection socket 6 in use, while correspond to the socket body 61 of the connection seat 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and correspond to the marking portion 63 of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion 46 of the connector plug 4, thereby the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4 corresponds to groove 62 of the connection socket 6 in order to identify insertion direction, such that incorrect insertion is avoided.
  • each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 for each buckle 64 to be opened.
  • an end of each buckle 64 will abut against the end edge of the sliding bush 1a, such that the sliding bush 1a is pushed toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element 2, and be removed from the end edge of the sliding bush 1a after each buckle 64 enters the ditch 45 of the top portion 41, while the sliding bush 1a is pushed back toward the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically due to restitution force, such that the sliding bush 1a is locked on the outer edge of each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion operation.
  • the sliding bush 1a In disassembling, the sliding bush 1a is pulled toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards), such that the sliding bush 1a no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle 64. After that, a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug 4 from the connection socket 6 directly by the user.
  • the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, the sliding bush 1a is mated with the limiting slots 302a and bumps 301a by the respective extension sections 10a and recession areas 101a, such that the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards or rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • the limiting unit 30a of the second embodiment may be also of the structural type in this example, which differs in that the limiting unit 30b comprises a rib ring 303b provided on the sleeve 31a, on which multiple inserting slots 304b docked with the respective extension sections 10a are provided. Thereby, the extension sections 10a may be inserted into the respective inserting slots 304b while the sliding bush 1a moves forwards, rearwards.
  • the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards, rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards, rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain the position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a further type of a limiting unit of the invention.
  • the limiting units 30a, 30b may also be of the structural type in this example, which differs in that the limiting unit 30c comprises multiple prolonged plates 305c mated with the respective recession areas 101a, and the prolonged plates 305c are formed with a respective groove 306c therebetween for each of the extension sections 10a to mate with.
  • extension sections 10a and the recession areas 101a may be mated with the respective prolonged plates 305c and grooves 306c mutually when the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, such that the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards or rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • the clip 34a of the second embodiment may be of the structural type in this example, which differs in that an end of the clip 34b has multiple adjacent clamping sheets 341b, and the structure of the notch portion 342a is omitted in this example.
  • the inner edge of the locking bush 33a may also be used to constrict the outer edge of the clip 34b during operation, such that the clip 34b takes advantage of each of the clamping sheet 341b to form a stable clamping ability on the jacket of the wire 5, such that the applicability to wires of different diameters may also be achieved.
  • the invention can achieve actually the expected objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush.
  • the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation of assemblage.
  • the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not locked to the outer edge of the connection socket any more.
  • a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug from the connection socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession areas and the limiting unit is utilized to limit and prevent the sliding bush from rotation.

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The invention is a circular rapid-joint connector comprising a sliding bush; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit. Thereby, in assembling, direct docking with a connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete the operation of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly, so that the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention
  • The invention is a circular rapid-joint connector, particularly relating to one which may be in direct docking with a connection socket by a connector plug when using, such that effects of rapid joint, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • Descriptions of the Related Art
  • Conventionally, the "Circular Connector", U.S. patent US 6,517,373 B2 , includes a first connector element and a second connector element each of which has a first contact inset or a respective second contact inset in which, around the first contact inset of the first connector element, a sleeve-shaped latch segment is arranged from which, running along the longitudinal direction of the connector, one or more resilient latch flanges with latch tabs are formed that are appropriate for locking onto a ring-shaped groove formed on the inner side of the second connector element (locking position) and in which the first connector element includes an outer directly manually operated sleeve-shaped actuation slide, which can be slid back against a spring force along the longitudinal direction of the connector (unlocking position) and is adapted to actuate one or more sliding supports as locking elements, which can be slid along the longitudinal direction of the connector under a section of the latch flanges and are appropriate for supporting the latch flanges (locking position), characterized in that the latch flanges formed from the latch segment are integrally fixed to an end thereof in a manner ending rearwardly toward the actuation slide, that the sliding supports are formed from an end of the actuation slide and are directed directly toward the free ends of the latch segments, wherein the sliding supports extend from outside of the latch flanges essentially beneath their free ends only, when the actuation slide is pushed forward under the force of the spring.
  • From the cited patent described above, after the plug and the socket are docked, the actuation slide has to be pushed further in order for inserting the sliding supports beneath the latch flanges, such that the latch tabs are pushed and fastened into the ring-shaped groove, so that the operation of insertion and latching may be accomplished. As a result, cumbersome insertion procedure and complex structure will inhibit rapid connection in use of the conventional connector.
  • In view of this, the inventor has researched and developed a circular rapid-joint connector in order to improve the above conventional connector with respect to various shortages thereof.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • For a major objective of the invention, in assembling, direct docking with the corresponding connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly, so that the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • In order to achieve the objective described above, the invention is a circular rapid-joint connector including: a sliding bush; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  • In the first embodiment described above, a containing area capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  • In the first embodiment described above, the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, and a locking bush joined with the sleeve.
  • In the first embodiment described above, the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a respective sticking point, while the periphery of the collar is provided with a slot docking with each of the sticking points, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion.
  • In the first embodiment described above, an end of the connector body has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
  • In the first embodiment described above, the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
  • Another objective of the invention is that, in assembling, direct docking with a corresponding connection socket by a connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away a sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by an elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked in the outer edge of the connection socket to complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited in the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession areas and the limiting unit may result for the sliding bush to be locked without rotation, so that the effects of being capable of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
  • In order to achieve the above objectives, the invention is a circular rapid-joint connector, which includes: a sliding bush with multiple extension sections and recession areas provided on an end thereof; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably, the outer edge thereof having a limiting unit capable of limiting each of the extension sections; and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  • In the second embodiment described above, a containing area capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, a clip provided outside of the collar, and a locking bush joining with the sleeve and constricting the clip, while the limiting unit is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises multiple bumps, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the bumps are formed with a respective limiting slot therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises a rib ring provided on the sleeve, and multiple insertion slots which are docked with the respective extension sections are provided thereon.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises multiple prolonged plates, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the prolonged plates are formed with a respective groove therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  • In the second embodiment described above, an end of the clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the edge of the clip has a notch portion.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the outer edge of the sleeve has buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a stop ring, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion.
  • In the second embodiment described above, an end of the connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
  • In the second embodiment described above, the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the first embodiment.
    • Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the first embodiment.
    • Figure 3 is another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the first embodiment.
    • Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the first embodiment.
    • Figures 5 to 9 are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the first embodiment.
    • Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing operation of the first embodiment.
    • Figures 11-1 to 11-4 are schematic diagrams showing actions of assemblage and disassemblage of the first embodiment.
    • Figure 12 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 13 is an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of second embodiment.
    • Figure 14 is another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the second embodiment.
    • Figures 16 to 19A are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 19B is a schematic diagram showing another assemblage of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 20 is a schematic diagram showing usage of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 21 is a schematic diagram showing the second embodiment after insertion with a connection socket.
    • Figure 22 is a schematic diagram showing another type of the limiting unit of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 23 is a schematic diagram showing a further type of the limiting unit of the second embodiment.
    • Figure 24 is a schematic diagram showing another type of the clip of the second embodiment.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • For thorough understanding of objectives, features and effects of the invention, the invention is described in detail as following in conjunction with attached drawings by means of embodiments.
  • Refer to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, which are a schematic diagram showing appearance of the invention, an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, and a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the invention, respectively. As shown in the figures, the first embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a sliding bush 1, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3 and a connector plug 4.
  • The inner edge of the sliding bush 1 is provided with a containing area 11, and an end of the sliding bush 1 has multiple buckle holes 12 while the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush 1 has a stop portion 13.
  • The elastic element 2 is disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1.
  • The holding unit 3 is joined with the sliding bush 1 movably. Moreover, the holding unit 3 comprises a sleeve 31, a collar 32 provided in the sleeve 31, and a locking bush 33 joined with the sleeve 31, wherein the outer edge of the sleeve 31 has buckles 311 docked with respective buckle holes 12. Furthermore, the buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve 31, and an end of the sleeve 31 has multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces 312 is provided with a respective sticking point 313, while the periphery of the collar 32 is provided with a slot 321 docked with each sticking point 314, and the inner edge of the sleeve 31 is provided with a first internal thread portion 314. In addition, a first external thread portion 315 is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve 31 where each of the elastic pieces 312 is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush 33 is provided with a second internal thread portion 331 joined with the first external thread portion 315.
  • The connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1 and joined with the holding unit 3, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion 314, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein. Moreover, one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting against the stop portion 13, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon. In addition, the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
  • Refer to Figures 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, which are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the first embodiment. As shown in the figures, in assembling for the invention, the elastic element 2 may be disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1, followed by disposing the collar 32 between an end of the sleeve 31 and each elastic piece 312 for the collar 32 to be docked with the sticking points 313 of the inner surface of each elastic piece 312 by the slot 321 mutually, and docked with the respective buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 by the buckles 311. The buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve 31, so that the sliding bush 1 may slide on the sleeve 31. After that, a wire 5 is used to penetrate through the locking bush 33, the sliding bush 1 and the sleeve 31, the wire 5 is connected with each insertion terminal 43 of the connector plug 4, the second external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first internal thread portion 314 of the sleeve 31, and at last, the locking bush 33 is joined with the first external thread portion 315 of the sleeve 31 by the second internal thread portion 331 thereof. As such, the assemblage is accomplished.
  • Refer to Figure 10 and Figures 11-1 to 11-4, which are a schematic diagram showing operation of the invention and schematic diagrams showing actions of assemblage and disassemblage of the invention. As shown in the figures, the invention may be inserted to a corresponding connection socket 6 in use, while a user may correspond to the socket body 61 of the connection socket 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and correspond to the marking portion 63 of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion 46 of the connector plug 4, thereby the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4 corresponds to groove 62 of the connection socket 6 in order to identify insertion direction, such that incorrect insertion is avoided. As the top portion 41 of the connector plug 4 is docked to the socket body 61, the periphery of the top portion 41 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 for each buckle 64 to be opened. In the mean time, an end of each buckle 64 will abut against the end edge of the sliding bush 1, such that the sliding bush 1 is pushed toward the holding unit 3 (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element 2, and be removed from the end edge of the sliding bush 1 after each buckle 64 enters the ditch 45 of the top portion 41, while the sliding bush 1 is pushed back toward the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically due to restitution force, such that the sliding bush 1 is locked on the outer edge of each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion operation.
  • In disassembling, the sliding bush 1 is pulled toward the holding unit 3 (rearwards), such that the sliding bush 1 is no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle 64. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug 4 from the connector plug 6 directly by the user.
  • In summary, with the description above, the invention can achieve actually the expected objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket directly.
  • Refer to Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15, which are a schematic diagram showing appearance of the invention, an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, and a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the invention, respectively. As shown in the figures, the second embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a sliding bush 1a, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3a and a connector plug 4.
  • The sliding bush 1a has multiple extension sections 10a provided on an end thereof; the extension sections 10a have a respective recession area 101a formed therebetween; and the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a is provided with a containing area 11a, and an end of the sliding bush 1a has multiple buckle holes 12a, while the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush 1a has a stop portion 13a.
  • The elastic element 2 is provided in the containing area 11a of the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a.
  • The holding unit 3a is joined with the sliding bush 1a movably, the outer edge thereof having a limiting unit 30a capable of limiting each of the extension sections. The holding unit 3a comprises a sleeve 31a, a collar 32a provided in the sleeve 31a, a clip 34a provided outside of the collar 32a, and a locking bush 33a joined with the sleeve 31a and constricting the locking bush 33a of the clip 34a. The limiting unit 30a is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve 31a. The limiting unit 30a comprises bumps 301a mating with respective recession areas 101a. The bumps 301a are formed with a respective limiting slot 302a therebetween for each of the extension sections 10a to mate with. Wherein the outer edge of the sleeve 31a has buckles 311a docked with respective buckle holes 12a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are larger than the buckles 311 a of the sleeve 31a. An end of the sleeve 31a has multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312a. The inner surface of each of the elastic pieces 312a is provided with a stop ring 316a. The inner edge of the sleeve 31a is provided with a first internal thread portion 314a. Furthermore, the outer edge of the sleeve 31a adjacent to each of the elastic pieces 312a is provided with a first external thread portion 315a. An end of the clip 34a has multiple adjacent clamping sheets 341a. An edge of the clip 34a is provided with a notch portion 342a. Moreover, the inner edge of the locking bush 33a is provided with a second internal thread portion 331a joined with the first external thread portion 315a.
  • The connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1a and joined with the holding unit 3a, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion 314a, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein. Moreover, one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting against the stop portion 13a, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon. In addition, the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
  • Refer to Figures 16, 17, 18, 19A and 19B, which are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the invention and a schematic diagram showing another assemblage of the invention. As shown in the figures, in assemblage for the second embodiment, the elastic element 2 may be disposed in the containing area 11a on the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are docked with the respective buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, such that the extension sections 10a and the recession areas 101a of the sliding bush 1a are mated with the respective limiting slots 302a and the bumps 301a mutually. Moreover, the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are larger than the buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, so that the sliding bush 1a is movable on the sleeve 31a. Moreover, the sliding bush 1a can only move forwards or rearwards, but it cannot move leftwards, rightwards by fitting each of the extension sections 10a, the recession areas 101a, the limiting slot 302a and the bumps 301a. After that, a wire 5 is used to penetrate through the locking bush 33a, the clip 34a, the collar 32a, the sliding bush 1a and the sleeve 31a for the wire 5 to be connected with each of the insertion terminals 43 of the connector plug 4. Then, the second external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first internal thread portion 314a of the sleeve 31a, followed by providing the collar 32a between the elastic pieces 312a on an end of the sleeve 31a for the edge of the collar 32a to be locked by the stop ring 316a. Subsequently, the clip 34a is harnessed around the outer edge of the collar 32a. Finally, the locking bush 33a is joined with the first external thread portion 315a of the sleeve 31a by the second internal thread portion 331a thereof for the inner edge of the locking bush 33a to constrict the outer edge of the clip 34a. In turn, the clip 34a takes advantage of fitting between the clamping sheets 341a and the notch portion 342a to form a stable clamping force toward jacket of the wire 5 in order to prevent the wire 5 from escape. Moreover, the clamping characteristic function of the clip 34a may be utilized in practical use, such that it is applicable to wires 5, 5a of different diameters. As it is applicable to the wire 5 of a wire diameter having larger diameter, the locking bush 33a is locked more deeply in conjunction with the clip 34a(as shown in Figure 19A). As it is applicable to the wire 5a of a wire diameter having smaller diameter, the locking bush 33a is locked shallower in conjunction with the clip 34a (as shown in Figure 19B). As such, the assemblage is accomplished.
  • Refer to Figures 20 and 21, which are a schematic diagram showing operation of the invention, and a schematic diagram showing the invention after insertion with a connection socket. As shown in the figures, the second embodiment may be inserted into a corresponding connection socket 6 in use, while correspond to the socket body 61 of the connection seat 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and correspond to the marking portion 63 of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion 46 of the connector plug 4, thereby the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4 corresponds to groove 62 of the connection socket 6 in order to identify insertion direction, such that incorrect insertion is avoided. As the top portion 41 of the connector plug 4 is docked to socket body 61, the periphery of the top portion 41 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 for each buckle 64 to be opened. In the mean time, an end of each buckle 64 will abut against the end edge of the sliding bush 1a, such that the sliding bush 1a is pushed toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element 2, and be removed from the end edge of the sliding bush 1a after each buckle 64 enters the ditch 45 of the top portion 41, while the sliding bush 1a is pushed back toward the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically due to restitution force, such that the sliding bush 1a is locked on the outer edge of each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion operation.
  • In disassembling, the sliding bush 1a is pulled toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards), such that the sliding bush 1a no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle 64. After that, a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug 4 from the connection socket 6 directly by the user.
  • Moreover, as the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, the sliding bush 1a is mated with the limiting slots 302a and bumps 301a by the respective extension sections 10a and recession areas 101a, such that the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards or rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • Refer to Figure 22, which is a schematic diagram showing another type of a limiting unit of the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described above, the limiting unit 30a of the second embodiment may be also of the structural type in this example, which differs in that the limiting unit 30b comprises a rib ring 303b provided on the sleeve 31a, on which multiple inserting slots 304b docked with the respective extension sections 10a are provided. Thereby, the extension sections 10a may be inserted into the respective inserting slots 304b while the sliding bush 1a moves forwards, rearwards. Therefore, the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards, rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards, rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain the position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • Refer to Figure 23, which is a schematic diagram showing a further type of a limiting unit of the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described above, the limiting units 30a, 30b may also be of the structural type in this example, which differs in that the limiting unit 30c comprises multiple prolonged plates 305c mated with the respective recession areas 101a, and the prolonged plates 305c are formed with a respective groove 306c therebetween for each of the extension sections 10a to mate with. Thereby, the extension sections 10a and the recession areas 101a may be mated with the respective prolonged plates 305c and grooves 306c mutually when the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, such that the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards or rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
  • Refer to Figure 24, which is a schematic diagram showing another type of a clip of the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described above, the clip 34a of the second embodiment may be of the structural type in this example, which differs in that an end of the clip 34b has multiple adjacent clamping sheets 341b, and the structure of the notch portion 342a is omitted in this example. However, the inner edge of the locking bush 33a may also be used to constrict the outer edge of the clip 34b during operation, such that the clip 34b takes advantage of each of the clamping sheet 341b to form a stable clamping ability on the jacket of the wire 5, such that the applicability to wires of different diameters may also be achieved.
  • In summary, with the description above, the invention can achieve actually the expected objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the sliding bush is not locked to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After that, a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug from the connection socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession areas and the limiting unit is utilized to limit and prevent the sliding bush from rotation. As a result, the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure and ease of use are achieved.
  • While the description above are only preferred embodiments of the invention. Any equivalent modification made within the scope of claims of the invention shall be within the substantial scope of the invention.

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  1. A circular rapid-joint connector, including:
    a sliding bush;
    an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush;
    a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and
    a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  2. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein a containing area capable of accommodating elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  3. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, and a locking bush joined with the sleeve, and the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a respective sticking point, while the periphery of the collar is provided with a slot docking with each of the sticking points, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion, and the buckle holes of the sliding bush are larger than the buckles of the sleeve.
  4. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein an end of the connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly, moreover, the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
  5. A circular rapid-joint connector, including:
    a sliding bush with multiple extension sections provided on an end thereof, the extension sections being formed with a respective recession area therebetween;
    an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush;
    a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably, the outer edge thereof having a limiting unit capable of limiting each of the extension sections; and
    a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
  6. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein a containing area capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector plug.
  7. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, a clip provided outside of the collar, and a locking bush joining with the sleeve and constricting the clip, while the limiting unit is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve, moreover, the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a stop ring, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread portion, and the buckle holes of the sliding bush are larger than the buckles of the sleeve.
  8. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit comprises multiple bumps, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the bumps are formed with a respective limiting slot therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  9. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit comprises a rib ring provided on the sleeve, and multiple insertion slots which are docked with the respective extension sections are provided thereon.
  10. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit comprises multiple prolonged plates, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the prolonged plates are formed with a respective groove therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate with.
  11. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein an end of the clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets, and the edge of the clip has a notch portion, and an end of the clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets.
  12. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein an end of the connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly, moreover, the top portion is provided with a marking portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
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