JP2021503154A - Connector and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides connectors and air conditioners in the technical field of air conditioners. A connector connected to an electric control box, including a first terminal unit and a second terminal unit, the first terminal unit includes a first connection terminal and a first sliding structure, and the first connection terminal is It is connected to an electrical control box, the first sliding structure is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal, the second terminal unit includes the second connection terminal and the first guide structure, and the first guide structure is the second connection. Connected to the side of the terminal. A plurality of wiring holes extending in the first direction are formed in both the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal, the first sliding structure is connected to the first guide structure, and the first sliding structure is formed. The structure can move in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure. It is an air conditioner and uses the above connector. The connector and the air conditioner according to the present invention facilitate the wiring of the electric control box and are easy to attach / detach. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly to connectors and air conditioners.

Electric wires, signal lines, etc. are important components of the air conditioner for on / off operation of the air conditioner and achievement of various control functions. Since the wires of a general air conditioner are randomly arranged in the electric control box, a specialist is required to organize the wires. Due to the clutter of the wires, the work of inserting the wires and closing the cover of the electric control box ineffective. In addition, phenomena such as wire clogging and wire overlap are likely to occur, increasing the risk of quality deterioration. Therefore, although the wiring method is provided by the connection terminal, both ends of the connection terminal are difficult to fit and it is difficult to assemble.

In view of this, it is an object of the present invention to provide a connector that facilitates wiring of an electric control box and is easily attached and detached.

In order to achieve the above object, the technical proposal of the present invention is realized as follows.

A connector connected to an electric control box, including a first terminal unit and a second terminal unit, the first terminal unit including a first connection terminal and a first sliding structure, and the first connection. The terminal is connected to the electric control box, the first sliding structure is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal, and the second terminal unit includes a second connection terminal and a first guide structure, and the first 1 The guide structure is connected to the side surface of the second connection terminal. The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are both provided with a plurality of wiring holes extending in the first direction, the first sliding structure is connected to the first guide structure, and the first guide structure is connected. The first sliding structure can move in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure.

Further, the first guide structure includes a first guide block extending in the first direction, the first guide block is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal, and the first sliding structure is formed. , The accommodating body and the first chute opened in the accommodating body are included, the accommodating body is connected to the first connection terminal so as to correspond to the first connection terminal, and the first connection terminal is the first connection terminal. The accommodation main body can be moved in the first direction until it comes into contact with the two connection terminals, and the first guide block extends into the first chute to the first chute with respect to the first chute. It can slide in one direction.

Further, inside the accommodation body, a guide space extending in the first direction is established, and the second connection terminal is located at one end of the guide space, and the second connection terminal of the guide space is located. The diameter of the end opposite to the second connection terminal gradually increases in the direction opposite to the second connection terminal.

Further, the accommodating body is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are spaced apart from each other at the end of the accommodating body opposite to the second connection terminal, facing the guide space. It is provided after.

Further, a plurality of storage portions are provided on the side surface of the storage body, the plurality of first shoots are formed inside the plurality of storage portions, and each of the plurality of the first shoots is the storage body. Communicate with the inside of.

Further, the first terminal unit further includes a second sliding structure, the second sliding structure includes a plurality of second guide blocks extending in a second direction, and a plurality of the second guides. A block is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal, the connector further comprises a carrier, the carrier is connected to the electrical control box, and the carrier corresponds to a plurality of the second guide blocks. A plurality of second chutes are opened, and the second guide block can extend into the second chutes and slide in the second direction with respect to the chutes.

Further, the first terminal unit further includes a lock claw portion, the lock claw portion is provided on the side surface of the first connection terminal, and the carrier further includes an engaging portion suitable for the lock claw portion. Provided, the engaging portion is located at one end of the second chute and can move until the locking claw is locked to the engaging portion in the second direction.

Further, the second terminal unit further includes a mounting structure, which includes a mounting body, a fixed snap, an elastic member, and a positioning member, the mounting body being on the side surface of the second connection terminal. It is connected, and a mounting hole and a positioning hole are formed in the mounting body, the fixing snap and the positioning member are both connected to the first pedestal, the positioning member extends into the positioning hole, and the fixing snap is formed. It extends into the mounting hole and is engaged with the mounting body, the elastic member is fitted onto the fixing snap, and abuts between the mounting body and the first pedestal.

Further, the second terminal unit further includes a terminal and a protective cover, and the terminal is connected to one end of the second connection terminal on the opposite side of the first connection terminal and is housed inside the protective cover. The protective cover is provided on the second connection terminal so as to have a space and accommodate the terminal inside the accommodation space, and the protective cover is provided with a connection hole suitable for a positioning member. The positioning member extends into the connection hole and is connected to the protective cover.

The connector described in the present invention has the following advantages as compared with the conventional connector.
(1) The connector described in the present invention has a first sliding structure provided in the first connection terminal that can slide in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure, and a first sliding structure provided in the second connection terminal. By mutual fitting with the 1 guide structure, the first connection terminal can be moved in the first direction with respect to the second connection terminal and connected to the second connection terminal, and the wiring extends in the first direction. Ensure that the lead wires in the holes are not affected, facilitate the guide connection between the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal, and facilitate the attachment / detachment between the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal. it can.

(2) The connection terminal described in the present invention is provided with a guide space and a first chute provided in the first guide structure, so that when the first connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal, the guide space provides the first connection terminal. By guiding the 1 connection terminal and guiding the 1st guide block by the 1st chute, the guidance connection between the 1st connection terminal and the 2nd connection terminal can be facilitated, and the first connection terminal can be easily and quickly attached and detached. Further, a second sliding structure and a carrier connected to the electric control box are provided, and the first connection terminal is connected to the second sliding structure by sliding fitting of the second sliding structure and the carrier. It can be connected to the carrier provided on the electric control box via the electric control box, that is, the guide connection between the first connection terminal and the electric control box is facilitated, and the first connection terminal can be easily connected to the electric control box. A mounting structure is provided on the second connection terminal, and the second connection terminal is provided by locking between the fixed snap and the mounting body, positioning between the positioning member and the mounting body, and adjusting the error of the second connection terminal by the elastic member. Is easy to connect to the first pedestal. By covering the second connection terminal with a protective cover, it is possible to prevent the user from coming into contact with the wiring inside the second connection terminal, ensure the connection stability of the wiring, and avoid the risk of electric shock to the user. At the same time, when the connector is neatly arranged, water does not splash inside the second connection terminal and cause a short circuit of the wiring.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that facilitates wiring of an electric control box and is easily attached and detached.

In order to achieve the above object, the technical proposal of the present invention is realized as follows.

An air conditioner including a connector, wherein the connector includes a first terminal unit and a second terminal unit, and the first terminal unit includes a first connection terminal and a first sliding structure, and the first The connection terminal is connected to the electric control box, the first sliding structure is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal, and the second terminal unit includes a second connection terminal and a first guide structure. The first guide structure is connected to the side surface of the second connection terminal. The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are both provided with a plurality of wiring holes extending in the first direction, the first sliding structure is connected to the first guide structure, and the first guide structure is connected. The first sliding structure can move in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure.

The air conditioner of the present invention has the following advantages as compared with the conventional air conditioner.
The air conditioner has the same advantages as the connector of the prior art over that of the prior art and will not be repeated herein.

The drawings are used to provide a better understanding of the invention and form part of the invention. The exemplary examples and description of the invention are for interpreting the invention and do not constitute an inappropriate limitation of the invention.

It is an exploded view of the connector described in the Example of this invention. It is an exploded view of the connector described in the Example of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the 2nd terminal unit described in the Example of this invention. It is a structural schematic diagram in which the 1st connection terminal described in the Example of this invention is connected to the 2nd terminal unit. It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the 2nd terminal unit described in the Example of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the attachment structure described in the Example of this invention. It is a structural schematic diagram of the attachment structure described in the Example of this invention. It is a structural schematic diagram of the 1st viewpoint of the protective cover described in the Example of this invention. It is a structural schematic diagram of the 2nd viewpoint of the protective cover described in the Example of this invention.

The examples of the present invention and the features of the examples can be combined with each other as long as there is no contradiction.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail in combination with Examples with reference to the drawings.

First Example With reference to FIG. 1, the present embodiment provides a connector 1 that facilitates wiring of an electric control box and is easily attached and detached. The connector 1 includes a first terminal unit 2 and a second terminal unit 3, the first terminal unit 2 is connected to an electric control box, and the second terminal unit 3 is connected to a first pedestal (not shown). Moreover, the wiring can be connected by connecting the first terminal unit 2 to the second terminal unit 3, and the electric control box can be connected to the electronic member in the first pedestal to achieve the continuity of the circuit. ..

In this embodiment, the first pedestal is an air conditioner lower pedestal. In other embodiments, it is understood that the first pedestal may be an air conditioner upper pedestal or may be a pedestal included in another electronic member housing.

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the first terminal unit 2 includes a first connection terminal 4 and a first sliding structure 6, and the first connection terminal 4 is connected to an electric control box to form an electric control box. The wiring derived from the inside is guided by the first connection terminal 4, and the situation where the wiring derived from the inside of the electric control box is messy or overlaps can be avoided. Further, the first sliding structure 6 is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal 4. The second terminal unit 3 includes a second connection terminal 5 and a first guide structure 7, and the first guide structure 7 is connected to the side surface of the second connection terminal 5. The first sliding structure 6 is connected to the first guide structure 7, the first sliding structure 6 can move in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure 7, and the first connection terminal 4 is the first sliding structure. It is connected to the second connection terminal 5 by sliding in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure 7 of 6. As a result, it is easy to connect the first connection terminal 4 to the second connection terminal 5 by guiding the first sliding structure 6 by the first guide structure 7.

The first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 are both provided with wiring holes 8 extending in the first direction, and the first guide structure 7 provides a first direction with respect to the first sliding structure 6. When the first connection terminal 4 moves in the first direction until it is connected to the second connection terminal 5, the first connection terminal 4 or the second connection terminal 5 brings a shearing force to the lead wire in the wiring hole 8. That is, it is possible to improve the mounting efficiency between the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 without affecting the lead wire, and the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 can be improved. Connection with and can be facilitated. In this embodiment, the first pedestal has a plane (not shown) on which the mounting structure 31 is provided, where the first direction is perpendicular to the plane.

The first sliding structure 6 includes a first guide block 9 extending in the first direction, and the first guide block 9 is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal 4. The first guide block 9 extending in the first direction is fitted to the first guide structure 7 and can slide in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure 7, whereby the first The connection terminal 4 can move in the first direction until it is connected to the second connection terminal 5 with respect to the second connection terminal 5.

In this embodiment, the first connection terminal 4 has a substantially square pillar shape. Further, there are a plurality of first guide blocks 9, each of which is connected to two opposing side surfaces of the first connection terminal 4, and is connected from one end on the side opposite to the first pedestal of the first connection terminal 4 in the first direction. 1 It extends toward the other end of the connection terminal 4. Further, the thickness of one end of the first guide block 9 opposite to the first pedestal is gradually reduced in the extending direction, that is, the first guide block 9 is fitted to the first guide structure 7. At that time, by first contacting one end of the first guide structure 7, one end surface of the first guide block 9 becomes a slope or a curved surface, and the first guide block 9 and the first guide structure 7 can be easily fitted. To. In this embodiment, there are two first guide blocks 9, each of which is provided on two opposite side surfaces of the first connection terminal 4, and both are provided at the midline positions of the opposite side surfaces.

Further, the first guide structure 7 includes the accommodation main body 10 and the first chute 13 provided in the accommodation main body 10, and is connected to the second connection terminal 5 so that the accommodation main body 10 corresponds to the first connection terminal 4. Then, the first connection terminal 4 can move in the first direction with respect to the accommodating main body 10 until it abuts on the second connection terminal 5, the first guide block 9 extends into the first chute 13, and the first chute It can slide in the first direction with respect to 13. Guidance to the first connection terminal 4 by the accommodating body 10 and guidance to the first guide block 9 by the first chute 13 facilitates and speeds up the connection guidance between the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5, and the first The difficulty of connecting between the 1 connection terminal 4 and the 2nd connection terminal 5 can be greatly simplified.

In this embodiment, a guide space 12 extending in the first direction is provided inside the accommodation body 10, and a second connection terminal 5 is provided in the accommodation body 10 and is located at one end of the guidance space 12. .. The first connection terminal 4 can extend into the guide space 12 and slide along the guide space 12 until it abuts on the second connection terminal 5, whereby the guide space 12 allows the first connection terminal 4 to slide. Can guide you. Further, the diameter of the end portion of the guide space 12 opposite to the second connection terminal 5 gradually increases in the direction opposite to the second connection terminal 5, and is different from the second connection terminal 5 of the accommodating main body 10. The diameter of the opposite end is larger than the diameter of one end approaching the second connection terminal 5 of the accommodating body 10, the first connection terminal 4 can be easily aligned, and the first connection terminal 4 is inside the guide space 12. It can be easily stretched.

Further, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 15 are provided on the outside of the accommodating main body 10, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 15 are side surfaces of the accommodating main body 10 at the end opposite to the second connection terminal 5 and facing the guide space 12. The reinforcing ribs 15 are provided at one end of the accommodating main body 10 having a large diameter, and are connected to the outside of the accommodating main body 10, so that the first connection terminal 4 is provided inside the guide space 12. When it extends into, it can receive the impact force caused by the housing body 10, secures the strength of the housing body 10, and extends the useful life of the housing body 10.

In this embodiment, the accommodation main body 10 is adapted to the first connection terminal 4, that is, the shape surrounded by the outline of the cross section of the accommodation main body 10 is substantially rectangular, so that the first connection terminal 4 is guided. It can be stably housed inside the space 12. Further, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 15 are provided on two opposite side surfaces of the accommodating main body 10, but a first chute 13 is provided on the remaining two side surfaces.

A plurality of storage portions 11 are provided on the side surface of the storage main body 10, a plurality of first chutes 13 are formed inside the plurality of storage portions 11, and the plurality of first chutes 13 are all inside the storage main body 10. Communicate. That is, in this embodiment, the plurality of storage portions 11 are provided on the two opposite side surfaces of the storage main body 10, and the storage portions 11 are provided on the outside of the storage main body 10. When the first chute 13 is opened inside the storage portion 11 and penetrates the peripheral wall of the storage body 10 and communicates with the guide space 12, the first connection terminal 4 extends into the guide space 12. 1 The first guide block 9 connected to the connection terminal 4 extends into the first chute 13 and can slide along the first chute 13. Further, in the present embodiment, a guide port 14 is opened at a position corresponding to the plurality of storage portions 11 at the end of the accommodating main body 10 opposite to the second connection terminal 5, and the guide port 14 is the accommodating main body 10. When the first connection terminal 4 extends into the guide space 12, the first guide block 9 can be guided by the guide port 14 by penetrating the peripheral wall of the first and communicating with the second chute 24. The guide block 9 easily extends into the inside of the first shoot 13.

In this embodiment, the storage unit 11 corresponds to the first guide block 9, that is, there are two storage units 11, each of which is provided on two opposite sides of the storage body 10, that is, the storage body 11 is. It is provided on two side surfaces of the accommodating main body 10 adjacent to the side surface on which the reinforcing rib 15 is provided. By providing the storage portion 11 at the center line position on the side surface facing the storage portion 11, the first guide block 9 can easily extend into the inside of the first chute 13 when the first connection terminal 4 and the guide space 12 are fitted. , The guidance space 12 facilitates guidance to the first connection terminal 4 and the first chute 13 facilitates guidance to the first guidance block 9.

When it is necessary to connect the first connection terminal 4 to the second connection terminal 5, the first connection terminal 4 is inserted into the guide space 12 and the first guide block 9 is aligned with the guide port 14. The first connection terminal 4 can be inserted into the guide space 12 by inserting the connection terminal 4 into the first chute 13 via the guide port 14 and moving the first connection terminal 4 in the first direction. 1 The guide block 9 can be inserted into the first chute 13. If the first connection terminal 4 is moved until it comes into contact with the second connection terminal 5, the connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 can be completed.

In this embodiment, the first sliding structure 6 is integrally molded with the first connection terminal 4, and the first guide structure 7 is integrally molded with the second connection terminal 5. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the first sliding structure 6 may be connected to the first connection terminal 4 by other methods, such as welding or gluing. Similarly, in other embodiments, the first sliding structure 6 may be connected to the second connection terminal 5 by other methods such as welding or gluing.

Also, with reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, connector 1 further includes a carrier 18 connected to an electrical control box. The first terminal unit 2 further includes a second sliding structure 17, and the second sliding structure 17 is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal 4 and extends in the second direction. When the second sliding structure 17 is fitted to the carrier 18, the first connection terminal 4 is connected to the electric control box by fitting the second sliding structure 17 and the carrier 18. The second sliding structure 17 includes a plurality of second guide blocks 19 extending in the second direction, and the plurality of second guide blocks 19 are connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal 4. A plurality of second shoots 24 corresponding to the plurality of second guide blocks 19 are established on the carrier 18, and the second guide block 19 extends into the second shoot 24 with respect to the second shoot 24. It can move in the second direction. That is, the first connection terminal 4 can be connected to the electric control box by guiding the plurality of second guide blocks 19 by the second chute 24.

In this embodiment, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

Further, the first terminal unit 2 further includes a lock claw portion 25, and the lock claw portion 25 is provided on the side surface of the first connection terminal 4 and is provided on one side of the second sliding structure 17 along the second direction. To position. Further, the carrier 18 is further provided with an engaging portion 29 that fits the lock claw portion 25, the engaging portion 29 is located at one end of the second chute 24, and the lock claw portion 25 engages with the engaging portion 29. It can move in the first direction until it stops. That is, when the first connection terminal 4 is moved along the second chute 24 by the second guide block 19, the lock claw portion 25 is moved in the second direction, and the lock claw portion 25 is locked to the engaging portion 29. At that time, the first connection terminal 4 is stably connected to the electric control box.

The second sliding structure 17, the carrier 18, the lock claw portion 25, and the engaging portion 29 jointly form the guide mounting structure 16, that is, the guide mounting structure 16 is the support body 18. , The second sliding structure 17, the lock claw portion 25, and the engaging portion 29 are included. That is, the first connection terminal 4 is connected to the electric control box via the guide mounting structure 16, which simplifies the difficulty of connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the electric control box.

In this embodiment, the engaging portion 29 is connected to one side of the carrier 18, the second sliding structure 17 and the lock claw portion 25 are both connected to the first connection terminal 4, and the lock claw portion 25 is the first. 2 The second sliding structure 17 is located on one side of the sliding structure 17 until the second sliding structure 17 is slidably connected to the carrier 18 and the lock claw portion 25 is locked to the engaging portion 29. Can slide with respect to the carrier 18. As a result, stable connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the electric control box is achieved by fitting between the lock claw portion 25 and the engaging portion 29.

The plurality of second guide blocks 19 are connected to two side surfaces of the first connection terminal 4 of the first connection terminal 4 adjacent to the side surface on which the first guide block 9 is provided, and the first connection is made. The first guide block 9 of the terminal 4 is provided close to the side surface perpendicular to the side surface where the first guide block 9 is provided. In this embodiment, two second guide blocks 19 are provided on the same side of the first connection terminal 4, and the two second guide blocks 19 are provided at both ends of the side side and in the second direction. Be arranged.

The carrier 18 includes a carrier body 20 and two guides 21. The carrier body 20 has a first side and a second side provided so as to face each other, and the first side of the carrier body 20 is connected to an electric control box, and the connection method is a method such as integral molding, welding, or bonding. In this embodiment, an integral molding method is used. The two guide bodies 21 are provided so as to face the second side of the carrier body 20, and the two guide bodies 21 have a gap between them, and the second sliding structure 17 is a gap between the two guide bodies 21. Sliding. A second chute 24 is provided on the side surfaces of the two guide bodies 21 that are close to each other, and a plurality of second guide blocks 19 located on both sides of the first connection terminal 4 that are provided opposite to each other are provided in the two guide bodies 21. It can extend into the second chute 24 and slide with respect to the second chute 24. The distance between the two guides 21 corresponds to the distance between the two sides of the first connection terminal 4 where the second guide 21 is provided, that is, the distance between the two guides 21 is. By matching the thickness of the first connection terminal 4, the first connection terminal 4 can stably slide between the two guide bodies 21.

The guide body 21 includes a guide portion 22 and a plurality of limiting portions 23, one side of the guide portion 22 is connected to the carrier main body 20, and the guide portion 22 extends in the second direction. The plurality of limiting portions 23 are provided on the other side of the guide portion 22 and are arranged in the second direction, and the supporting main body 20, the guide portion 22, and the plurality of limiting portions 23 jointly use the second chute 24. Form.

In this embodiment, the plurality of limiting portions 23 correspond to the plurality of second guide blocks 19, and the plurality of second guiding blocks 19 have the limiting portions 23 and the supporting main body 20 facing each other with respect to the second shoot 24. It can slide between. That is, in this embodiment, the points of the limiting portion 23 and the second guide block 19 are both two, and the two limiting portions 23 are provided at both ends of the guide portion 22, whereby the two second guide blocks 19 are provided. When the guide block 19 slides along the second chute 24 to the end of the guide body 21, the two second guide blocks 19 can each be located between the two limiting portions 23 and the carrier body 20. The limiting unit 23 can limit the second guide block 19 from coming off the second shoot 24.

Further, the engaging portion 29 is connected to the carrier body 20 and is located at one end of the guide portion 22 along the second direction. The lock claw portion 25 is connected to the first connection terminal 4 and is located on one side of the second guide block 19 along the second direction. When the two opposing guide bodies 21 slide to the end of the guide body 21, the lock claw portion 25 provided on the first connection terminal 4 is provided on the guide portion 22 and easily locked to the engaging portion 29.

A first stop surface 30 is provided at one end of the engaging portion 29 on the opposite side of the guide portion 22 so as to face the second direction, and the lock claw portion 25 has a second stop surface facing the second guide block 19. 26 is provided, and the first stop surface 30 can come into contact with the second stop surface 26, so that the engaging portion 29 is locked to the lock claw portion 25.

In this embodiment, there are two engaging portions 29, each of which is connected to the end portions of the two guide portions 22 and extends in a direction opposite to the guide portion 22. Also, the distance between the two engaging portions 29 gradually decreases in the second direction. As a result, the side surfaces of the two engaging portions 29 that approach each other become two slopes, and the lock claw portion 25 can be easily engaged with the engaging portion 29.

Similarly, the score of the lock claw portion 25 corresponds to the score of the engaging portion 29, that is, there are two lock claw portions 25, each of which is provided on both sides of the first guide block 9. The lock claw portion 25 includes a connecting portion 27 and a wedge-shaped portion 28, one end of the connecting portion 27 is connected to the first connection terminal 4, and the wedge-shaped portion 28 is on the opposite side of the connecting portion 27 from the first connection terminal 4. One surface connected to one end and opposite to the connecting portion 27 of the wedge-shaped portion 28 is a slope, and the second stop surface 26 is provided on one surface approaching the connecting portion 27 of the wedge-shaped portion 28. That is, the two wedge-shaped portions 28 are projected from the side surfaces of the two connecting portions 27, which are separated from each other.

When the lock claw portion 25 moves to the engaging portion 29 in the second direction, the slope of the wedge-shaped portion 28 comes into close contact with the slope of the engaging portion 29, and when the lock claw portion 25 continues to move in the second direction, the connecting portion By elastically deforming 27 and bringing the two connecting portions 27 closer to each other, the wedge-shaped portion 28 can avoid the engaging portion 29. When the wedge-shaped portion 28 avoids the engaging portion 29, if the wedge-shaped portion 28 is restored by the elastic restoring force of the connecting portion 27 and the first stop surface 30 is brought into contact with the second stop surface 26, the lock claw portion 25 and Complete the engagement with the engaging portion 29.

With reference to FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, connector 1 further includes a mounting structure 31, the mounting structure 31 is connected to the second connection terminal 5, and the second connection terminal 5 is via the mounting structure 31. It is connected to the first pedestal. The mounting structure 31 includes a mounting body 32, a stopper 33, an elastic member 35, and a positioning member 34, and the mounting body 32 is connected to the second connection terminal 5. One end of the stopper 33 and the positioning member 34 is connected to the first pedestal. The stopper 33 can penetrate the mounting body 32 and engage with the mounting body 32, the elastic member 35 is provided close to the stopper 33, and abuts between the first pedestal and the mounting body 32. By doing so, the stopper 33 is attached and stably engaged with the main body 32 by the urging force of the elastic member 35. The positioning member 34 penetrates the mounting body 32 and is used to exert a positioning function when the second connection terminal 5 is connected to the first pedestal, and the positioning action of the positioning member 34 positions the second connection terminal 5. It improves accuracy and ensures that the second connection terminal 5 can be connected at an appropriate position. Further, the elastic member 35 can eliminate the connection error between the second connection terminal 5 and the first connection terminal 4, the elastic member 35 can automatically adjust the error, and the error caused by inaccurate mounting by the user. To avoid the situation where the pin is bent due to improper insertion connection between the second connection terminal 5 and the first connection terminal 4.

In this embodiment, the mounting body 32 is provided with a mounting hole 36 and a positioning hole 37, and the stopper 33 penetrates the mounting hole 36 and is engaged with the side surface of the mounting body 32. The positioning member 34 penetrates the positioning hole 37, and the positioning of the mounting body 32 is achieved by fitting the positioning member 34 and the positioning hole 37.

Further, there are two mounting bodies 32, each of which is provided on both opposite sides of the second connection terminal 5, and at least one mounting hole 36 and at least one positioning hole 37 are provided, that is, the second connection terminal. By connecting to the corresponding stopper 33 and the corresponding positioning hole 37 via the mounting body 32 provided on both opposite sides of the 5, the connection stability between the second connection terminal 5 and the first pedestal is enhanced. be able to. In this embodiment, each mounting body 32 is provided with one mounting hole 36 and one positioning hole 37.

Further, the stopper 33 includes a plurality of hooking portions 38, and a third stop surface 41 facing the other end of the hooking portion 38 is provided at one end of each of the plurality of hooking portions 38. When the 38 penetrates the mounting body 32, the third stop surface 41 can be brought into contact with the side surface of the mounting body 32, that is, the hook portion 38 can be locked to the mounting body 32. One end of the hooking portion 38 on the opposite side of the third stop surface 41 is connected to the first pedestal. In this embodiment, the plurality of hooking portions 38 all penetrate the mounting hole 36, and a part of the hooking portion 38 penetrating the mounting hole 36 abuts on the side surface of the mounting body 32 to hook the hook portion 38. The portion 38 is attached and locked to the main body 32.

The hook portion 38 includes an elastic connecting portion 39 and an abutting portion 40, one end of the elastic connecting portion 39 is connected to the first pedestal, the abutting portion 40 is connected to the other end of the elastic connecting portion 39, and The third stop surface 41 is provided on one surface of the contact portion 40 that approaches the elastic connection portion 39, and one surface of the contact portion 40 opposite to the elastic connection portion 39 is a slope. That is, in this embodiment, the hooking portion 38 is locked to the mounting main body 32 by bringing one surface of the contacting portion 40 close to the elastic connecting portion 39 into contact with the mounting main body 32.

Further, in this embodiment, the plurality of elastic connecting portions 39 are provided at intervals so as to surround the circle. A plurality of abutting portions 40 are projected from each other of the plurality of elastic connecting portions 39 so that the plurality of third stop surfaces 41 are respectively located on the side of the plurality of elastic connecting portions 39 separated from each other. .. In this embodiment, when the circles formed on the side surfaces of the plurality of elastic connection portions 39 separated from each other match the hole diameter of the mounting hole 36, the elastic connection portion 39 penetrates the mounting hole 36, and the mounting hole is formed. It can be in close contact with the inner peripheral wall of 36, and can be locked to the mounting body 32 by the abutting portion 40 projecting from the elastic connecting portion 39. Further, one surface of the contact portion 40 opposite to the elastic connection portion 39 is a slope, and the plurality of slopes of the plurality of contact portions 40 are all directed toward the sides of the plurality of elastic connection portions 39 apart from each other. Therefore, when it is necessary for the plurality of hooking portions 38 to extend into the mounting holes 36, the slope provided in the contacting portion 40 is brought into contact with the hole wall of the mounting hole 36, and the hooking portions 38 are continuously mounted. It is inserted into the hole 36, and the contact portion 40 is penetrated through the mounting hole 36 by elastically deforming the plurality of elastic connecting portions 39 by the contact with the contact portion 40 by the hole wall of the mounting hole 36 and bringing them close to each other. After the plurality of abutting portions 40 have penetrated the mounting holes 36, the abutting portions 40 are restored to their original positions by the elastic restoring force of the elastic connecting portions 39, and the third stop surface 41 is attached to the mounting main body 32. When it comes into contact with the side surface of, the hooking portion 38 is attached and locked to the main body 32.

In this embodiment, the hooking portions 38 are provided so as to face each other, that is, when the two elastic connecting portions 39 extend into the mounting holes 36, the two elastic connecting portions 39 are respectively provided in the mounting holes 36. The two abutting portions 40 are located on both sides of the center of the two elastic connecting portions 39, and are projected on the side surfaces of the two elastic connecting portions 39 apart from each other.

Further, when the elastic member 35 is provided around the outside of the plurality of elastic connecting portions 39, that is, the elastic member 35 is fitted onto the stopper 33 so that the mounting body 32 is attached to the stopper 33, the elastic member 35 is attached. The attachment body 32 can be brought into contact with the first pedestal by the 35, and the elastic member 35 stably provides the elastic force to the attachment body 32 by providing the guide to the elastic member 35 by the stopper 33. This allows the elastic member 35 to stably and effectively provide the mounting tolerance correction action to the mounting body 32. In this embodiment, the elastic member 35 uses a spring.

The positioning member 34 includes a plurality of positioning columns 42, one end of the plurality of positioning columns 42 is connected to the first pedestal, and the heights of the plurality of positioning columns 42 are all larger than the height of the stopper 33. As a result, when the mounting body 32 is mounted on the first pedestal via the positioning pillar 42 and the stopper 33, the stopper 33 is easily extended into the mounting hole 36 by being positioned by the plurality of positioning pillars 42 first. The assembly efficiency between the mounting body 32 and the stopper 33 can be improved.

Further, a circular fillet is opened at one end of the positioning column 42 on the opposite side of the first pedestal, that is, the diameter of the end of the positioning column 42 on the opposite side of the first pedestal is opposite to that of the first pedestal. By gradually decreasing in the direction, the positioning pillar 42 easily extends into the positioning hole 37, and the positioning pillar 42 easily positions the mounting body 32.

Further, the mounting structure 31 further includes a plurality of rib plates 52, and the plurality of rib plates 52 are provided at intervals at the ends of the stopper 33 and the positioning member 34, and are connected to the first pedestal. That is, when the stopper 33 and the positioning member 34 are connected to the first pedestal, the plurality of rib plates 52 are connected to the stopper 33 and the first pedestal, or the plurality of rib plates 52 are connected to the positioning member 34 and the first pedestal. The rib plate 52 enhances the connection stability between the stopper 33 and the first pedestal, and enhances the connection stability between the positioning member 34 and the first pedestal.

With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the second terminal unit 3 further includes a terminal and a protective cover 43, the terminal being connected to one end of the second connection terminal 5 opposite to the first connection terminal 4. Derivation of the connecting line via the terminal. A storage space 47 is provided inside the protective cover 43, and a protective cover 43 is provided on the second connection terminal 5 so that the terminal is housed inside the storage space 47. The protective cover 43 has a positioning member 34. A positioning connection member 51 suitable for the above is opened, and the positioning member 34 is connected to the positioning connection member 51 and connected to the protective cover 43.

That is, in this embodiment, the protective cover 43 includes the cover main body 44 and the positioning connection member 51. The cover body 44 is provided on the second connection terminal 5, and the second connection terminal 5 can be housed inside the cover body 44, that is, the terminal can be housed inside the cover body 44. The positioning connection portion 48 is connected to the cover main body 44 and is connected to the positioning member 34.

A storage space 47 is opened inside the cover main body 44, and the storage space 47 accommodates the second connection terminal 5 and the terminal. A positioning connection 48 is provided inside the accommodation space 47 to simplify the structure of the protective cover 43.

The cover body 44 includes a top plate 45 and a plurality of side plates 46, and the plurality of side plates 46 are connected to a plurality of side sides of the top plate 45, respectively, that is, the plurality of side plates 46 and the top plate 45 are jointly enclosed and accommodated. A second connection terminal is formed by forming a space 47, one surface of the plurality of side plates 46 opposite to the top plate 45 is in contact with the first pedestal, and an opening is formed in one side plate 46 of the top plate 45. 5 easily extends into the accommodation space 47 through the opening. In this embodiment, the shape of the top plate 45 conforms to the integral shape formed by the second connection terminal 5 and the mounting body 32, whereby the cover body 44 accommodates the second connection terminal 5 and the mounting body 32 in the accommodation space 47. It is housed inside to ensure that the protective cover 43 effectively provides a protective effect to the second connection terminal 5 and the mounting body 32, and prevents water from falling onto the second connecting terminal 5 or the mounting body 32.

Further, an arc step transition step is provided at the connection point between the plurality of side plates 46 and the top plate 45, so that the user is prevented from being injured when the protective cover 43 is attached or detached.

In this embodiment, the positioning connection portion 48 is provided on one surface of the top plate 45 close to the accommodation space 47, and is in contact with the positioning member 34. That is, when the cover main body 44 is covered with the second connection terminal 5, the positioning connection portion 48 and the positioning member 34 extending from the mounting main body 32 come into contact with each other inside the accommodation space 47, and the cover main body Achieves positioning of 44 and facilitates connection of cover body 44.

Further, the protective cover 43 further includes a positioning connection member 51, the positioning connection member 51 penetrates the positioning connection portion 48 and is connected to the positioning member 34, and the positioning connection member 51 and the positioning member 34 are fitted. Then, the cover main body 44 is stably covered with the second connection terminal 5.

In this embodiment, a mounting space 49 is provided inside the positioning connection portion 48, and a positioning connection hole 50 is provided on the end surface of the positioning connection portion 48 opposite to the top plate 45, and the mounting space 49 is the positioning connection hole 50. The positioning connection member 51 can penetrate the positioning connection hole 50, thereby facilitating the connection between the positioning connection member 51 and the positioning member 34.

Further, the diameter of one end of the mounting space 49 opposite to the accommodation space 47 gradually increases in the direction opposite to the accommodation space 47, so that the positioning connecting member 51 easily extends into the mounting space 49. .. The assembly efficiency of the positioning connection member 51 can be improved. Further, the diameter of the positioning connection hole 50 is smaller than the diameter of the mounting space 49, so that when the positioning connection member 51 is connected to the positioning member 34, the positioning connection portion 48 is pressed and sandwiched by the positioning member 34. It is possible to ensure that the cover body 44 is stably attached to the second connection terminal 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the positioning connection member 51 uses a bolt and the bolt is passed through the positioning connection hole 50 and screwed into the positioning member 34, the positioning connection portion 48 is positioned by the nut of the bolt. The cover body 44 can be stably capped on the second connection terminal 5.

The connector 1 according to the present embodiment is provided in the first sliding structure 6 provided in the first connection terminal 4 and slidable in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure 7 and in the second connection terminal 5. By mutual fitting with the first guide structure 7, the first connection terminal 4 can be moved in the first direction with respect to the second connection terminal 5 and connected to the second connection terminal 5, and can be connected to the second connection terminal 5. The lead wire in the extending wiring hole 8 is not affected, and the guide connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 is facilitated, and the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 It can be ensured that it is easy to attach and detach between. By installing the guide space 12 and the first chute 13 provided in the first guide structure 7, when the first connection terminal 4 is connected to the second connection terminal 5, the guide space 12 guides the first connection terminal 4. Since the first guide block 9 can be guided by the first chute 13, the guide connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the second connection terminal 5 is facilitated, and the guide connection can be easily and quickly attached / detached. Further, the second sliding structure 17 and the carrier 18 connected to the electric control box are provided, and the first connection terminal 4 is brought into the first connection terminal 4 by the sliding fitting of the second sliding structure 17 and the carrier 18. It is connected to the carrier 18 via the two sliding structure 17, that is, the guide connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the electric control box is facilitated, and the first connection terminal 4 is easily connected to the electric control box. Installation of the mounting structure 31 at the second connection terminal 5, locking between the stopper 33 and the mounting body 32, positioning between the positioning member 34 and the mounting body 32, error with respect to the second connection terminal 5 due to the elastic member 35. The adjustment makes it easy to connect the second connection terminal 5 to the first pedestal. By installing the protective cover 43 on the second connection terminal 5, the user is prevented from coming into contact with the wiring inside the second connection terminal 5, the connection stability of the lead wire is ensured, and the user receives an electric shock. While avoiding danger, when the connector 1 is neatly arranged, water does not splash inside the second connection terminal 5 and cause a short circuit of the wiring.

Second Example In the present embodiment, the connector 1 according to the first embodiment is used to provide an air conditioner that facilitates wiring of the electric control box and is easy to attach / detach.

The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, do not limit the present invention, and any amendments, equal substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are all of the present invention. It is included in the scope of claims.

1 connector
2 1st terminal unit
3 2nd terminal unit
4 1st connection terminal
5 2nd connection terminal
6 First sliding structure
7 First guide structure
8 wiring holes
9 1st guidance block
10 Containment body
11 Storage section
12 Guidance space
13 1st shoot
14 Information port
15 Reinforcing ribs
16 Guide mounting structure
17 Second sliding structure
18 Carrier
19 2nd guidance block
20 Supporting body
21 Guide
22 Information section
23 Restriction
24 2nd shoot
25 Lock claw
26 Second stop surface
27 Connection
28 Wedge shape
29 Engagement part
30 1st stop surface
31 Mounting structure
32 Mounting body
33 Stopper
34 Positioning member
35 Elastic member
36 mounting holes
37 Positioning hole
38 Hook
39 Elastic connection
40 Contact part
41 Third stop surface
42 Positioning pillar
43 Protective cover
44 Cover body
45 top plate
46 side plate
47 Containment space
48 Positioning connection
49 Mounting space
50 Positioning connection hole
51 Positioning connection member
52 rib plate

Claims (10)

A connector that connects to an electrical control box
It is equipped with a first terminal unit (2) and a second terminal unit (3).
The first terminal unit (2) includes a first connection terminal (4) and a first sliding structure (6).
The first connection terminal (4) is connected to the electric control box,
The first sliding structure (6) is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal (4).
The second terminal unit (3) includes a second connection terminal (5) and a first guide structure (7), and the first guide structure (7) is connected to a side surface of the second connection terminal (5). Be done,
A plurality of wiring holes (8) extending in the first direction are formed in both the first connection terminal (4) and the second connection terminal (5), and the first sliding structure (6) is provided. ) Is connected to the first guide structure (7), and the first sliding structure (6) can move in the first direction with respect to the first guide structure (7). connector. The first sliding structure (6) includes a first guide block (9) extending in the first direction.
The first guide block (9) is connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal (4).
The first guide structure (7) includes a housing body (10) and a first chute (13) provided in the housing body (10).
The accommodating body (10) is connected to the second connection terminal (5) so as to correspond to the first connection terminal (4).
The first connection terminal (4) can be moved in the first direction with respect to the accommodating body (10) until it comes into contact with the second connection terminal (5).
The first guide block (9) extends into the first chute (13) and can slide in the first direction with respect to the first chute (13). The connector according to claim 1. Inside the accommodating body (10), a guide space (12) extending in the first direction is opened, and the second connection terminal (5) is located at one end of the guide space (12). And
The guide space (12) is characterized in that the diameter of the end opposite to the second connection terminal (5) gradually increases in the direction opposite to the second connection terminal (5). The connector according to claim 2. The accommodating body (10) is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (15), and the plurality of reinforcing ribs (15) are ends of the accommodating body (10) opposite to the second connection terminal (5). The connector according to claim 3, wherein the connector is provided on one side facing the guide space (12) at intervals. A plurality of storage portions (11) are provided on the side surface of the storage body (10), and the plurality of first chutes (13) are formed inside the plurality of storage portions (11), respectively, and the plurality of the first shoots (11) are formed. The connector according to claim 2, wherein each of the 1 chute (13) communicates with the inside of the housing body (10). The first terminal unit (2) further includes a second sliding structure (17).
The second sliding structure (17) includes a plurality of second guide blocks (19) extending in the second direction.
A plurality of the second guide blocks (19) are connected to the side surface of the first connection terminal (4).
The connector (1) further includes a carrier (18).
The carrier (18) is connected to the electric control box, and the carrier (18) is provided with a plurality of second shoots (24) corresponding to the plurality of second guide blocks (19).
The claim is characterized in that the second guide block (19) can extend into the second chute (24) and slide in the second direction with respect to the second chute (24). The connector according to 1. The first terminal unit (2) further includes a lock claw portion (25).
The lock claw portion (25) is provided on the side surface of the first connection terminal (4), and the carrier (18) is further provided with an engaging portion (29) compatible with the lock claw portion (25). Be,
The engaging portion (29) may be located at one end of the second chute (24) and may move until the locking claw portion (25) is locked to the engaging portion (29) in the second direction. The connector according to claim 6, wherein the connector can be made. The second terminal unit (3) further includes a mounting structure (31).
The mounting structure (31) includes a mounting body (32), a fixed snap (33), an elastic member (35), and a positioning member (34).
The mounting body (32) is connected to the side surface of the second connection terminal (5), and the mounting body (32) is provided with a mounting hole (36) and a positioning hole (37).
Both the fixed snap (33) and the positioning member (34) are connected to the first pedestal.
The positioning member (34) extends into the positioning hole (37), the fixing snap (33) extends into the mounting hole (36) and is engaged with the mounting body (32).
The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the elastic member (35) is fitted onto the fixed snap (33) and is brought into contact with the mounting body (32) and the first pedestal. connector. The second terminal unit (3) further includes a terminal and a protective cover (43).
The terminal is connected to one end of the second connection terminal (5) opposite to the first connection terminal (4), and has a storage space (47) inside the protective cover (43).
The protective cover (43) is provided on the second connection terminal (5) so that the terminal is accommodated inside the accommodation space (47), and the protective cover (43) is provided with a positioning member (34). ) Is established, and a positioning connection member that conforms to) is opened.
The connector according to claim 8, wherein the positioning member (34) is connected to the positioning connection member and is connected to the protective cover (43). An air conditioner comprising the connector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.