JPH04317899A - Space umbilical connector - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a simply-structured and light-weighted space umbilical connector with less shock at the time of latching. CONSTITUTION:A docking side connector 4 is positioned by guiding its protruding taper by the recessed taper guide of a receiving side connector 1. An electric signal connecting pin 6 is guided by a hook part taper guide part 7 and brought into contact with an electric signal connecting hook 3. Latching is conducted by the magnetic force of a magnet 10 fixed to the electric signal connecting hook 3. A spring 8 and a leaf spring 9 reduce the shock at the time of latching.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a space umbilical connector for electrical connection between a spacecraft and ground equipment or between spacecraft.

0002

[Prior art] Conventional space umbilical connectors are
Since the connector itself has a latch function, the connector has a mechanical latch mechanism in addition to the electrical connection function of the connector body.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned conventional space umbilical connector includes a mechanical latching function in addition to the electrical connection function, so the latching mechanism increases the weight.
There are disadvantages such as the shock applied directly to the connector during latching and the need for positioning, and solving these disadvantages requires a complicated structure.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] The space umbilical connector of the present invention includes a docking connector having a convex taper and an electrical connection pin made of a magnetic material disposed inside the convex taper; a concave taper guide that receives the taper; an electrical signal connection hook disposed inside the concave taper guide; a spring that pushes the electrical signal connection hook from the concave taper guide; a magnet fixed to the electrical signal connection hook; and the electrical connection. and a receiver-side connector having a hook tapered guide for receiving the pin.

Further, the space umbilical connector of the present invention may be configured such that a stopper mechanism for preventing the electrical signal connection hook from falling off is provided on the hook portion taper guide.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

The receiver side connector 1 is composed of a concave tapered simple guide 2 and a plurality of electrical signal connection hooks 3, and the docking side connector 4 is composed of a convex taper 5 and a plurality of electrical signal connection pins. 6. Positioning is performed simply by the concave taper guide 2 and the convex taper 5. Since the concave taper guide 2 and the convex taper 5 are only responsible for positioning the last connector,
The structure will be very simple. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical signal connection hook 3 and the electrical signal connection pin 6 in FIG. 1 before connection. The electrical signal connection pin 6 is guided by the hook portion tapered guide portion 7 and comes into contact with the electrical signal connection hook 3. The electrical signal connection hook 3 is supported by a spring 8 and a leaf spring 9, and after connection,
As shown in FIG. 3, it is pressed by the spring 8 and the leaf spring 9 and comes into contact with the electrical signal connection pin 6, and is latched to the electrical signal connection pin 6 made of a magnetic material by the magnet 10 arranged around the circumference. Further, the electrical signal connection hook 3 is supported by a stopper 11 so as not to fall off from the receiver side connector 1.

[0009]

Effects of the Invention As explained above, the present invention provides extremely simple positioning in two stages using guides using convex tapers and concave tapers and hook taper guides, a latch using magnetic force, and a spring that presses the electrical signal connection hook. As a result, it is simple and lightweight, the shock at the time of latching is small, and electrical signals can be connected reliably.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical signal connecting pin 6 and the electrical signal connecting hook 2 in FIG. 1 before they are connected.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view in a state after connection.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Receiver side connector 2 Concave taper guide 3 Electrical signal connection hook 4 Docking side connector 5 Convex taper 6 Electrical signal connection pin 7 Hook part taper guide part 8 Spring 9. Leaf spring 10 Magnet 11 Stopper 12 Signal cable

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A docking connector having a convex taper, an electrical connection pin made of a magnetic material disposed inside the convex taper, a concave taper guide for receiving the convex taper, and an inside of the concave taper guide. a receiving side connector having an electrical signal connecting hook disposed on the electrical signal connecting hook, a spring pushing the electrical signal connecting hook from the concave tapered guide, a magnet fixed to the electrical signal connecting hook, and a hook portion tapered guide for receiving the electrical connecting pin. A space umbilical connector characterized by: 2. The space umbilical connector according to claim 1, wherein a stopper mechanism for preventing the electrical signal connection hook from falling off is provided on the hook portion taper guide.