JPH1083925A - Electrical connector - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an electrical connector of a structure, wherein the connector parts of the connector can be jointed with each other simply and rapidly or can be separated from each other simply and rapidly. SOLUTION: An electrical connector is constituted into such a structure that the connector part 11 on one side of the connector parts of the electrical connector 10 and the other connector part 12 of the connector 10 are formed separately from each other, the coil part 14 on one side of coil parts constituting a group of transformers and the other coil part 18 of the coil parts are formed separately from each other, the connector part 11 on one side is provided with the coil part 14 on one side, the other connector part 12 is provided with the other coil part 18, both coil parts 14 and 18 are separately covered with waterproof walls 13a and 7a so that, the generation of a magnetic induction is possible between both coil parts 14 and 18 and when both connector parts 11 and 12 are made to approach each other so close that the magnetic induction is generated between both coil parts 14 and 18, the connector 10 is put in a state that a current is made to flow through the connector 10 and when both connector parts 11 and 12 are separated from each other at a distance that the magnetic induction is not generated between both coil parts 14 and 18, the connector 10 is put in a non-current conduction state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrical connector used for electrical wiring of equipment installed in a toilet or a bathroom.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an electric device such as a heating toilet seat having a built-in electric heater, an outlet at an end of an electric cord attached to the device is provided on a structural wall such as a frame wall or a counter box wall and connected to an electric outlet. There are things to use.

[0003] Further, equipment installed in a high humidity space such as a toilet room or a bathroom is provided with electric power such as a solenoid for a local cleaning pump attached to a toilet or an electric motor for a circulation pump attached to a bathtub. Some are used. Conventionally, when electric wiring is performed between this device and a commercial power supply line or a controller installed outside the high humidity space, the outside of the high humidity space or the waterproof inside of the device is used to prevent electric leakage. It is necessary to connect to an electrical connector or terminal provided in a place where the humidity does not become high.

[0004]

Some of the electrical outlets provided on the structural wall are installed in places where cleaning is not possible, and the electrical outlets are short-circuited by dust or the like entering the electrical outlets. There is. In particular, in toilets and kitchens with relatively high humidity, dust tends to absorb moisture, so that shots are likely to occur. In addition, there is an accident or the like in which a metal piece is inserted into the electrical outlet and electric shock is caused by mischief of a child.

Further, when an electric connector or a terminal is provided in a place where the humidity does not become high, such as outside the high humidity space or inside the equipment which is waterproof, separation or connection of the wiring for maintenance and inspection of the equipment is required. It has to be performed outside a high humidity space or inside a device, which is difficult to perform, and there is a problem that skill and much labor are required.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electrical connector which can be easily and quickly joined or separated without a short circuit or an electric shock accident. Another object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof electrical connector that can be easily and quickly joined or separated in a high-humidity space. Further, claim 5
An object of the inventions described in (1) and (6) is to provide an electrical connector that can reliably maintain a joined state between one and the other of the electrical connector.

[0007]

The gist of the present invention is that one connector part and the other connector part of an electrical connector are formed separately from each other to form a set of transformers. The one connector part is provided with one coil part, the other connector part is provided with the other coil part, and when the two connector parts are brought close enough to cause magnetic induction between the two coil parts, the electric connector is energized. The electrical connector is characterized in that the electrical connector is turned off when the two connector portions are separated from each other by a distance that does not cause magnetic induction between the two coil portions.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the two connectors are brought close enough to cause magnetic induction between the two coil portions, the electric connector is in a conductive state, so that the joining or separation is simple. In addition, since it can be performed quickly and there is no need to use mechanical contacts, it is possible to eliminate short-circuits due to dust adhesion and electric shock accidents due to mischief of children.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the one connector portion and the other connector portion of the electrical connector are arranged so as to sandwich a structural wall such as a frame wall or a counter box wall. Electrical connector.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the structural wall is provided with an electrical connector that can be easily and quickly joined or separated, and that is free from electric shock accidents due to dust adhesion and children's mischief. it can.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrical connector according to the first or second aspect, wherein each of the two coil portions is individually covered with a waterproof wall so as to be capable of electromagnetic induction.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since each of the two coil portions is separately covered with the waterproof wall, the both coil portions are not exposed to moisture, so that corrosion of the both coil portions can be prevented. .

The gist of the present invention is that the one-side connector portion is disposed in a high-humidity space, and the one-side coil portion is covered with a waterproof wall made of a casing constituting the one-side connector portion. 4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the other connector portion is disposed outside a structural wall forming a high humidity space, and the other coil portion is covered with a waterproof wall formed on the structural wall. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the high humidity space, one of the one connector portions is opposed to the other coil portion of the other connector portion disposed outside the structure wall via the structure wall. When the coil portions are arranged, the two coil portions come close to each other, and the electric connector is in a state where it can be energized.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the two connector portions of the electrical connector are provided with a magnetic attraction tool for maintaining a joined state of the two.
Or the electrical connector according to 4.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the two connector portions are joined by the attraction force of the magnetic attraction device, the two connector portions become energized and conversely resist the attraction force of the magnetic attraction device. Then, when the two connector parts are separated from each other, a non-energized state is established.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the connector portion disposed in the high-humidity space has an engaging portion corresponding to an engaging portion provided on the structural wall. The electric connector according to claim 4, wherein when the mating portion is set in the engaged state, the electric connector is in a state in which electricity can be supplied.

According to the present invention, the electric connector can be energized when both engagement portions are engaged, and the electric connector is de-energized when both engagement portions are disengaged. .

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an electrical connector according to the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of a main part of a plumbing room provided with an electrical connector, and FIG. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows an electric connector.

In the room of the water supply room 1 which is a high humidity space,
As shown in FIG. 1, a bathtub 2, a washbasin 3 with a faucet, and a toilet bowl 4
And are provided. The toilet 4 is provided with equipment using electricity such as a heated toilet seat and / or a local cleaning device. The electric cord 5 extended from the toilet 4 is connected to a commercial power line 6 outside the water supply room 1 via a waterproof electric connector 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electric connector 10 has one connector portion 11 of the electric connector joined to the tip of the electric cord 5 and a main portion constituting the water supply chamber 1 having a waterproof structural wall 7. It comprises the other connector portion 12 of the electric connector joined to the commercial power line 6 on the outside. On the other hand connector part 1
Reference numeral 1 denotes a casing 13 formed of a non-magnetic synthetic resin material or a rubber material. One of the coil portions 14 is embedded in the casing 13 and the tip of the electric cord 5 is embedded therein. 15a, 15a are joined to both ends 5a, 5a of the electric cord 5. On the other hand, the coil part 14
Is covered with a waterproof wall 13a formed by the casing 13 so as to be magnetically inducible.

The other connector portion 12 disposed outside the structural wall 7 which is not exposed to moisture has a coil portion 18 built in a casing 17 molded from a nonmagnetic synthetic resin material or rubber material. And commercial power line 6
The other end 19a, 19a of the winding 19 of the coil portion 18 is joined to both ends 6a, 6a of the commercial power supply line 6. On the other hand, the connector portion 12 is provided on the outer surface 7 of the structural wall 7.
a is fixedly disposed at a suitable position by screws 20, 20 or by adhesion, etc., and is not exposed to moisture by a waterproof wall formed on the structural wall 7. The structural wall 7 has the other coil portion 18
Is formed from a non-magnetic synthetic resin material or rubber material, while the coil portion 18 is covered so as to be magnetically inducible.

The one connector portion 11 and the other connector portion 12 are provided with magnetic attraction tools 21 and 22 composed of permanent magnets or the like for maintaining a joint state between them. One connector section 11 and the other connector section 12 are connected to the structural wall 7.
, And a pair of coil portions 14 and 18 that are close enough to generate magnetic induction constitute a set of transformers, and guide AC electricity from the commercial power line 6 to the electric cord 5. As a result, the power supply becomes possible. One connector section 11 and the other connector section 12 are connected to both coil sections 14 and 14 so that an AC voltage guided to the electric cord 5 becomes a desired voltage.
The winding ratio of the 18 windings 15 and 19 is determined.

The one connector portion 11 is connected to the magnetic attraction tool 2.
The other connector portion 1 is pulled by pulling it against the attraction force of the other connector 1, 22.
2 is disconnected, the electrical connector 10 is turned off. The electrical connector 10 has two coil portions 14 and 18.
Is covered with the waterproof wall 13a or the waterproof wall formed on the structural wall 7, so that the coil portions 14 and 18 are not exposed to moisture, and it is not necessary to use a metal contact or the like exposed to moisture. Electric leakage can be eliminated.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 3 and 4 show a second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a toilet provided with an electrical connector, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the electrical connector. It is sectional drawing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the toilet 4 disposed in the toilet using water is provided with equipment using electricity such as a heated toilet seat and / or a local cleaning device. The electric cord 5 extending from the toilet 4 is connected to a commercial power supply line 6 guided inside the cabinet 23 through a waterproof electric connector 10.

As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical connector 10 includes one connector portion 11 of the electrical connector joined to the tip of the electrical cord 5 and a cabinet 23 facing the toilet room.
And the other connector portion 12 which is provided inside and is connected to the commercial power supply line 6. The one connector portion 11 and the other connector portion 12 are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals denote the same components.

The other connector section 12 is fixedly mounted on the inner side surface 23a of the cabinet 23 which is not exposed to the moisture in the toilet room by screwing 20, 20, or by bonding, etc. It is provided inside the structural wall 24. In the structural wall 24, a portion 24a where the other coil portion 18 is provided is formed of a non-magnetic synthetic resin material or a waterproof material such as a rubber material, and covers the other coil portion 18 in a magnetically inducible manner.

The cabinet 23 is provided with an engagement portion 2 having a concave shape or the like for accommodating the one connector portion 11 of the electric connector.
3b is provided. One connector portion 11 of the electrical connector is formed with an engaging portion 11b that engages with the engaging portion 23b of the cabinet 23. The two engaging portions 23b, 11b
Does not move when the other connector portion 1 is engaged.
2 is maintained.

(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bathroom provided with an electric connector, and FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the electric connector. It is sectional drawing.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the bathroom 25, which is a high humidity space, a circulating device 27 for circulating hot water in the bath tub 26 and cleaning it with a filter or the like is provided alongside the bath tub 26. The electric cord 5 extended from the circulation device 27 is connected to a commercial power line 6 outside the bathroom 25 via the waterproof electric connector 10.
To be joined.

As shown in FIG. 6, the electrical connector 30 is connected to one end of the electrical connector 31 joined to the end of the electrical cord 5 and to the commercial power supply line 6 outside the structural wall 28 constituting the bathroom 25. And the other connector portion 32 of the electrical connector. On the other hand, the connector part 31 has a coil part 34 built in and a tip of the electric cord 5 embedded in a casing 33 molded from a nonmagnetic synthetic resin material or a rubber material. Connect both ends 35a, 35a of the winding 35 to both ends 5 of the electric cord 5.
a, 5a. On the other hand, the coil portion 34 is covered with a waterproof wall 33 a formed of the casing 33 so as to be magnetically inducible.

The other connector portion 32 disposed outside the bathroom which is not exposed to moisture has the other coil portion 38 built in a casing 37 molded from a non-magnetic synthetic resin material or rubber material. The distal end of the commercial power supply line 6 is buried, while the other end 39a of the winding 39 of the coil portion 38,
39a is joined to both ends 6a of the commercial power supply line 6. On the other hand, the connector portion 32 is provided on the outer surface 28a of the structural wall 28.
Are fixedly arranged in place by screwing 20, 20, or by bonding, and a part of the structural wall 28 is opened into the bathroom 25 from the opening 28b. The other connector part 32 of the electrical connector
Is configured such that a portion facing the inside of the bathroom 25 becomes a waterproof wall 37 a of a casing 37 that covers the other coil portion 38.

The one connector portion 31 and the other connector portion 32 are formed by detachably attaching the one connector portion 31 to the casing 37 of the structural wall 28 or the casing 37 of the other connector portion 32.
9, a pair of transformers is formed by the coil portions 34 and 38 which are close enough to generate magnetic induction, and the commercial power supply line 6
Is brought into an energizable state so as to guide AC electricity from the electric cord 5 to the electric cord 5.

When the one connector portion 31 and the other connector portion 32 are separated from each other, the electric connector 30 is turned off. The electrical connector 30 includes two coil portions 34,
Since the cover 38 is covered with the waterproof wall 33a or 37a, the coil portions 34 and 38 are not exposed to moisture, and it is not necessary to use a metal contact or the like exposed to moisture, so that electric leakage can be eliminated.

(Other Embodiments) The electric connector of the first to third embodiments is configured such that the commercial power line 6
It is intended to supply or cut off power to the device, but it can also be placed in the middle of a circuit through which an electric signal for controlling or operating the device flows.

The present invention is not limited to a completely waterproof electrical connector in which each of the coil portions is individually covered with a waterproof wall so as to be capable of electromagnetic induction as in the first to third embodiments. It is also possible to use a waterproof type in which the coil portion is not covered with a waterproof wall.

[0039]

As described in detail above, the electrical connector according to the present invention has the following excellent effects.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the two connector portions are formed separately, it is simple and quick to join the two connector portions for energization and to separate the two connector portions for disconnection. And a safe electrical outlet that can eliminate short-circuits due to dust adhesion and electric shock accidents caused by mischief of children.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is preferable to provide an electrical connector on the structural wall, which can be easily and quickly joined or separated, and which is free from a short-circuit due to dust adhesion and an electric shock accident due to mischief of a child. it can.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since corrosion of both coil portions can be prevented, a waterproof electrical connector which can be used in a high humidity space can be provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the one connector portion is disposed in the high humidity space, the operation of joining or separating the two connector portions can be performed easily and quickly in the high humidity space.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the joined state of the two connector portions can be reliably maintained by the attraction force of the magnetic attraction tool.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the joined state of the two connector portions can be reliably maintained in the engaged state of the two engaging portions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a front view of a main part in a plumbing room provided with an electrical connector.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the electrical connector in the embodiment.

FIG. 3, showing a second embodiment of the present invention, is a perspective view of a toilet provided with an electrical connector.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the electrical connector in the embodiment.

FIG. 5, showing a third embodiment of the present invention, is a perspective view of a bathroom provided with an electrical connector.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view showing the electrical connector in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 (30) ... electrical connector 11 (31) ... one connector part 12 (32) ... other connector part 14 (34) ... one coil part 18 (38) ... other coil part 13a, 7 (24a, 33a, 37a) ... Waterproof wall

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An electric connector, wherein one connector part and the other connector part are separately formed, one coil part and the other coil part constituting a set of transformers are formed separately, and one connector part is provided with one coil part. When the other connector portion is provided with the other coil portion and the two connector portions are brought close to each other so that magnetic induction is generated between the two coil portions, the electric connector is in a conductive state and no magnetic induction occurs between the two coil portions. An electrical connector wherein the electrical connector is de-energized when the two connector portions are separated from each other by a distance. 2. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the one connector portion and the other connector portion of the electrical connector are arranged so as to sandwich a structural wall such as a skeleton wall or a counter box wall. 3. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein each of the coil portions is individually covered with a waterproof wall so as to be capable of electromagnetic induction. 4. A structural wall in which the one connector portion is disposed in a high humidity space and the one coil portion is covered by a waterproof wall made of a casing forming the one connector portion, and a high humidity space is formed inside. 4. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the other connector portion is disposed outside the housing and the other coil portion is covered with a waterproof wall formed on the structural wall. 5. The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the two connector portions of the electrical connector are provided with a magnetic attraction tool for maintaining a joined state of the two connectors. 6. The connector portion disposed in the high-humidity space has an engaging portion corresponding to an engaging portion provided on the structural wall. The electrical connector according to claim 4, wherein the connector is in an energizable state.