KR102191891B1 - Clip and connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a clip. The clip includes a central body formed in a plate shape; An upper body protruding from an upper end of the central body; A lower body formed at the lower end of the central body; A connection body connecting a lower end of the central body and an upper end of the lower body to form a predetermined gap; And a pair of locking members extending along the front at both side ends of the lower body and having a predetermined elasticity. In addition, the present invention also provides a connector assembly having the clip.

Description

Clip and connector assembly having the same for preventing separation {Clip and connector assembly}

The present invention relates to a clip for preventing separation and a connector assembly having the same, and more particularly, to a clip for preventing separation and a connector assembly having the same, which can prevent separation of the clip coupled to the connector housing.

In general, a clip is used to fix a connector housing including a plurality of terminals for electrical connection inside the housing to fix a panel inside an automobile.

The conventional clip is coupled as follows to the connector housing.

The connector housing is configured by inserting a terminal into an insertion space formed by penetrating the inside of the housing body back and forth. On one side of the outer surface of the housing, a pair of mounting ribs are formed side by side by being spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

The conventional clip has a clip body, an upper body, and a lower body.

The clip body is formed in a plate shape. The upper body has a through hole. The upper body is formed on the upper end of the clip body. The lower body is formed at the lower end of the clip body. The lower body and the lower end of the clip body are connected through a neck.

The clip body is formed in a plate shape. The clip body on the plate has a certain elasticity.

A locking protrusion protruding downward is formed at the lower end of the lower body.

The clip configured as described above is fastened to the upper end of the housing body.

A sliding groove through which one side is opened is formed at an upper end of the housing body.

The lower body is slidably coupled to the sliding groove. At this time, the upper jaw of the sliding groove is in close contact with the clip body. And, the neck is located in the sliding groove.

Here, the locking protrusion formed at the lower end of the lower body is caught in the hanging groove formed at the bottom of the sliding groove.

Accordingly, the clip is located on the top of the housing body. At the same time, the locking projection is caught in the hooking groove, so that the clip is fixed at the top of the housing body. A fixing force is formed between the clip and the housing body.

The conventional clip is coupled to the upper end of the housing body through one fixing force.

When an external force along the top and bottom of the clip is applied from the outside, the locking protrusion may be separated from the overhanging groove. Therefore, the clip is movable in the sliding groove formed on the upper end of the housing body. Subsequently, the clip has a problem of being separated from the sliding groove.

Prior literature related to the present invention is Korean Registration No. 10-0830701 (Registration Date: May 13, 2008).

A first object of the present invention is to provide a clip for preventing the clip from being separated from the connector housing, and a connector assembly having the same.

In addition, a second object of the present invention is to provide a clip for preventing separation and a connector assembly having the same, which can stably move the clip to a mating position formed in a connector housing.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a clip.

The clip includes a central body formed in a plate shape; An upper body protruding from an upper end of the central body; A lower body formed at the lower end of the central body; A connection body connecting a lower end of the central body and an upper end of the lower body to form a predetermined gap; And a pair of locking members extending along the front at both side ends of the lower body and having a predetermined elasticity.

The pair of locking members includes a first locking member body extending along the front from one end of the lower body, and a first locking end bent outward from the end of the first locking member body. A locking member, a second locking member body extending along the front from the other end of the lower body, and a second locking end bent outwardly opposite to the first locking end at the end of the second locking member body. It is preferable to include a second locking member.

It is preferable that the pair of locking members are formed to be symmetrical to each other.

It is preferable that a pair of protruding bodies is formed at the other end of the lower body, and a first inclined surface is formed at an outer edge of one end of each of the pair of protruding bodies.

A locking protrusion protruding downward is formed on the bottom of the lower body, and a second inclined surface is formed at the front end of the locking protrusion, and the rear end of the locking protrusion is orthogonal to the bottom surface of the lower body. desirable.

It is preferable that the first engaging end and the second engaging end protrude along a first axis, and the engaging protrusion protrudes along a second axis forming a direction different from the first axis.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a connector assembly.

The connector assembly includes a housing having a sliding groove formed at an upper end thereof; Doedoe sliding along the sliding groove, and includes a clip coupled to the housing through multiple coupling forces along different directions.

The upper ends of both sides of the sliding groove are bent to face each other, and a pair of stepped jaws having a predetermined length are formed, and a pair of stepped grooves cut along the first axis direction are formed in the pair of stepped teeth. desirable.

The clip includes a central body formed in a plate shape; An upper body protruding from an upper end of the central body; A lower body formed at the lower end of the central body and moved along the sliding groove; A connection body connecting a lower end of the central body and an upper end of the lower body to form a predetermined gap; And a pair of locking members extending along the front from both side ends of the lower body and having a predetermined elasticity. Includes,

It is preferable that the end portions of the pair of engaging members are sandwiched between the pair of hooking grooves.

The pair of locking members includes a first locking member body extending along the front from one end of the lower body, and a first locking end bent outward from the end of the first locking member body. A locking member, comprising: a second locking member body extending along the front from the other end of the lower body, and a second locking end bent outwardly opposite to the first locking end at an end of the second locking member body It is preferable to include a second locking member.

It is preferable that the first engagement end spans one of the pair of spanning grooves, and the second engagement end spans the other of the pair of spanning grooves.

It is preferable that the pair of locking members are formed to be symmetrical to each other.

It is preferable that a pair of protruding bodies is formed at the other end of the lower body, and a first inclined surface is formed at an outer edge of one end of each of the pair of protruding bodies in oblique contact with the front end of the sliding groove to guide movement. Do.

It is preferable that the other end of each of the pair of protruding bodies is fitted and caught in a fitting groove formed at the other end of the sliding groove.

At a certain position of the sliding groove, a hooking groove is formed, and a hooking protrusion protruding downward and being inserted into the hooking groove is formed on the bottom surface of the lower body, and a second inclined surface is formed at the front end of the hooking protrusion. And, it is preferable that the rear end of the locking protrusion is orthogonal to the bottom surface of the lower body.

It is preferable that the first engaging end and the second engaging end protrude along the first axis, and the engaging protrusion protrude along a second axis forming a direction different from the first axis.

According to the above solution, the present invention has the effect of preventing the clip from being separated from the connector housing.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of stably moving the clip to the engaging position formed in the connector housing.

1 is a perspective view showing a housing according to the present invention.
2 is a perspective view showing a housing according to the present invention from another direction.
3 is a plan view showing a housing according to the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1.
5 is a perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention from another direction.
7 is a plan view showing a clip according to the present invention.
8 is a bottom perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention.
9 are views showing a process in which a clip is coupled to a housing according to the present invention.
10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the clip is coupled to the housing according to the present invention.
11 is another perspective view showing a state in which the clip is coupled to the housing according to the present invention.
12 is a plan view showing a state in which a clip is coupled to a housing according to the present invention.
13 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 10.
14 is a diagram illustrating a reference numeral A of FIG. 13.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.

The present invention may be implemented in various different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

In order to clearly describe the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description have been omitted, and the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar components throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, it means that an arbitrary configuration is provided or arranged on the "upper (or lower)" or "upper (or lower)" of the substrate, wherein the arbitrary configuration is provided or arranged in contact with the upper (or lower) surface of the substrate. Means that.

In addition, it is not limited to not including other configurations between the substrate and any configuration provided or disposed on (or under) the substrate.

Hereinafter, a clip according to the present invention and a connector assembly having the same will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the clip according to the present invention will be described including in the description of the connector assembly.

The connector assembly of the present invention includes a housing and a clip.

1 is a perspective view showing a housing according to the present invention. 2 is a perspective view showing a housing according to the present invention from another direction. 3 is a plan view showing a housing according to the present invention. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 1.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the housing 100 according to the present invention will be described.

A sliding groove 110 is formed on the upper end of the housing 100 according to the present invention. The sliding groove 110 has a predetermined length.

'형상으로 형성된다.A pair of stepped jaws 120 are formed on upper ends of both sides of the sliding groove 110. The pair of stepped jaws 120 are formed in a shape symmetrical to each other. Each of the pair of stepped jaws 120 is'

'It is formed in shape.

'형상으로 배치된다. 상기 한 쌍의 단턱(120)의 저면에는 본 발명에 따른 슬라이딩 홈이 형성된다.Here, since the pair of stepped jaws 120 are formed to face each other and are symmetrical to each other, the overall '

'It is arranged in shape. A sliding groove according to the present invention is formed on the bottom of the pair of stepped jaws 120.

In addition, one end of the sliding groove 110 forms an opening. The opening is used as a space into which the clip 200 according to the present invention is inserted.

'의 전체적인 형상을 이룬다.Accordingly, the sliding groove 110 and the pair of stepped jaws 120 are '

It forms the overall shape of'.

A first engaging projection 140 protruding upward is formed at a predetermined position of the sliding groove 110 according to the present invention. One end of the first engaging protrusion 140 is orthogonal to the upper surface of the sliding groove 110. A first inclined surface 141 is formed at the other end of the first engaging protrusion 140. The first inclined surface 141 is formed in an oblique shape so as to incline upward along the inner side from the opening side of the sliding groove 110.

The first engaging protrusion 140 is a configuration in which the second engaging protrusion 232 of the clip to be described later is engaged.

The first locking projection 140 according to the present invention may be formed as a single piece or a plurality. When a plurality of the first engaging projections 140 are formed, the positions of the first engaging projections 140 may be disposed at the same or different positions.

In addition, the first locking protrusions 140 may have different sizes.

Next, the configuration of the clip 200 according to the present invention will be described.

5 is a perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention from another direction. 7 is a plan view showing a clip according to the present invention. 8 is a bottom perspective view showing a clip according to the present invention.

5 to 7, the clip 200 according to the present invention is slidingly coupled along the sliding groove 110, and coupled to the housing 100 through multiple coupling forces along different directions.

The clip 200 according to the present invention has a central body 210. The central body 210 is formed in a shape inclined upward by forming a predetermined curvature along the left and right. Rod-shaped protrusions are further formed at both ends of the central body 210.

An upper body 220 protrudes upward from the upper end of the central body 210. The upper body 220 acts like a hook.

A connection body 240 is formed at the lower end of the central body 210.

A lower body 230 is formed at the lower end of the connection body 240.

A pair of locking members 250 having a predetermined elasticity are formed extending along the front from both ends of the lower body 230.

The pair of stiffening members 250 have a first locking member 251 and a second locking member 252 formed to be symmetrical to each other at both side ends of the lower body 230.

The first locking member 251 is bent outward from the first locking member body 251a extending along the front from one end of the lower body 230 and the end of the first locking member body 251a It includes a first engaging stage (251b). The first engaging end 251b is bent to form 90 degrees along the outside of the first engaging member body 251a.

The second locking member 252 includes a second locking member body 252a extending along the front from the other end of the lower body 230, and the first locking member body 252a at the end of the second locking member body 252a. It includes a second engaging end 252b bent outwardly opposite to the engaging end 251b. The second engaging end 252b is bent to form 90 degrees along the outside of the second engaging member body 252a.

Here, the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b are formed in a shape along one axis and extending along the outer sides of each other.

The first engaging end 251b spans any one of the pair of hanging grooves 121.

The second engaging end 252b spans the other of the pair of hooking grooves 121.

Here, the thickness of the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b according to the present invention is formed to be smaller than the width of each straddling groove 121. Accordingly, a predetermined gap is formed with each of the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b and the inner surface of each straddling groove 121.

In addition, at the other end of the lower body 230, a pair of protruding bodies 231 are formed.

An inclined surface 231a is formed at an outer edge of one end of each of the pair of protruding bodies 231 to guide the movement by oblique contact with the front end of the sliding groove 110.

The other end of each of the pair of protruding bodies 231 is configured to be fitted and caught in the fitting groove 130 formed at the other end of the sliding groove 110.

Here, referring to FIG. 8, the pair of locking members 250 and the pair of protruding bodies 231 may be formed as one body at the front and rear ends of the lower body 230.

In this case, each of the pair of locking members 250 and the pair of protruding bodies 231 formed as a single body is formed in a straight shape by spaced apart from each other.

The pair of locking members 250 and the pair of protruding bodies 231 form a step from the bottom of the lower body 230. The bottom surface of the pair of locking members 250 and the pair of protruding bodies 231 is formed lower than the bottom surface of the lower body 230.

On the other hand, on the bottom surface of the lower body 230 according to the present invention, a second engaging protrusion 232 is formed that protrudes along the lower side and is inserted into the first engaging protrusion 140 to be caught.

A second inclined surface 232a is formed at the front end of the second engaging projection 232.

The rear end of the locking protrusion is orthogonal to the bottom surface of the lower body.

The second engaging protrusion 232 is caught by the first engaging protrusion 140.

9 are views showing a process in which a clip is coupled to a housing according to the present invention. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the clip is coupled to the housing according to the present invention. 11 is another perspective view showing a state in which the clip is coupled to the housing according to the present invention. 12 is a plan view showing a state in which a clip is coupled to a housing according to the present invention. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 10; 14 is a diagram illustrating a reference numeral A of FIG. 13.

Next, a process in which the clip 200 is coupled to the housing 100 according to the present invention will be described.

9 to 14, the clip 200 may enter the inside of the sliding groove 110 through one end of the sliding groove 110.

The connection body 240 and the lower body 230 of the clip 200, a pair of locking members 250, and a pair of protruding bodies 231 enter the sliding groove.

Each of the inclined surfaces 231a formed on both side ends of the pair of protruding bodies 231 may guide the entry of the clip 200 while contacting both corners of the sliding groove 110.

The ends of the pair of protruding bodies 231 are fixed in a state fitted in the fitting groove 130 formed at the other end of the sliding groove 110.

Accordingly, the lower body 230 and the upper surface of each of the pair of locking members 250 and the pair of protruding bodies 231 are caught by the pair of stepped jaws 120 formed on the upper ends of both sides of the sliding groove 110 Can be moved to. The clip 200 is moved while being prevented from escaping upward.

In addition, the second engaging protrusion 232 formed on the lower surface of the lower body 230 is coupled to the first engaging protrusion 140 formed on the lower surface of the sliding groove 110. As the clip 200 enters the sliding groove 110, the second inclined surface 232a formed at the front end of the second engaging member 232 is the first inclined surface 141 formed at the rear end of the first engaging member 140 The movement is guided while obliquely contacting along the line, and they are arranged so as to catch each other at the ends.

On the other hand, a pair of locking members 250 formed at both ends of one end of the lower body 230 are gradually moved to the sliding groove 110.

Here, a third inclined surface 120a is formed at the inner corners of each of the pair of stepped jaws 120 according to the present invention. Each of the third inclined surfaces 120a forms an inclination in which the width of each of the third inclined surfaces 120a gradually decreases from the outer side to the inner side of the sliding groove 110.

Accordingly, the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b formed at the ends of each of the first and second engaging members 251 and 252 move along each of the third inclined surfaces 120a formed on the pair of stepped jaws 120 do.

At this time, the first and second engaging member bodies 251a and 252a are bent so that the width between them is narrowed. Since the clip 200 according to the present invention is formed of a plastic material having a certain elasticity, it can be elastically restored to a circular shape when bending occurs.

Accordingly, the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b according to the present invention pass through the section in which the third inclined surface 120a is formed, and are fitted and engaged while protruding into each of the pair of stepping grooves 121.

Overall, the clip 200 according to the present invention is fixed to the housing 100 by forming multiple directions and multiple fastening or fixing forces.

That is, the lower body 230 is fitted into the fitting groove 130 formed inside the sliding groove 110. In addition, the lower body 230, the locking member 250, and the protruding body 231 are caught on the inner side of the pair of stepped jaws 120. Thus, the clip 200 is fixed along the vertical direction.

In addition, the first and second locking projections 140 and 232 according to the present invention are caught together. Accordingly, the clip 200 is fixed along the front and rear directions in the sliding groove 110.

In addition, the first and second engaging ends 251b and 252b of the first and second engaging members 251 and 252 according to the present invention are hooked and fixed in each of the stepped grooves 121 formed in the pair of stepped jaws 120. Therefore, the clip 200 is fixed along the front-rear direction in the sliding groove 110 at another position.

According to the above configuration and operation, the embodiment according to the present invention has an effect of preventing the clip from being separated from the connector housing.

In addition, the embodiment according to the present invention has the effect of stably moving the clip to the coupling position formed in the connector housing.

As described above, specific embodiments of the clip of the present invention and the connector assembly having the same have been described, but it is obvious that various implementation modifications are possible within the limit not departing from the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention is limited to the described embodiments and should not be transmitted, and should be determined by the claims to be described later, as well as those equivalents to the claims.

That is, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all respects and not limiting, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and All changes or modified forms derived from the equivalent concept should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: housing
110: sliding groove
120: step
120a: 3rd slope
121: running groove
130: fitting groove
140: first locking projection
141: 1st slope
200: clip
210: central body
220: upper body
230: lower body
231: protruding body
232: second locking projection
232a: second slope
240: connection body
250: locking member
251: first jamming member
251a: first locking member body
251b: first jamming stage
252: second jamming member
252a: second locking member body
252b: second jamming stage

Claims (15)

delete delete delete delete delete delete A housing having a sliding groove formed at the top;
Including; doedoe sliding along the sliding groove, the clip is coupled to the housing through multiple coupling forces along different directions,
On upper ends of both sides of the sliding groove,
Bent to face each other, a pair of stepped jaws having a certain length are formed,
The pair of stepped jaws is formed with a pair of stepping grooves cut along the first axis direction,
The clip includes a central body formed in a plate shape, an upper body protruding from an upper end of the central body, a lower body formed at a lower end of the central body and moving along the sliding groove, and a lower end of the central body A connecting body connecting an upper end of the lower body to form a predetermined gap, and a pair of engaging members extending along the front at both ends of one end of the lower body and having a predetermined elasticity; Including,
Ends of the pair of locking members are sandwiched between the pair of locking grooves,
The central body is formed in a shape that is inclined upward by forming a constant curvature along the left and right, and rod-shaped protrusions are further formed at both ends of the central body,
The pair of locking members,
A first engaging member comprising a first engaging member body extending along the front from one end of the lower body, and a first engaging end bent at 90 degrees along the outside at the end of the first engaging member body,
A second engaging member body including a second engaging member body extending along the front from the other end of the lower body, and a second engaging end bent 90 degrees outwardly facing the first engaging end at the end of the second engaging member body. Including 2 jamming members,
The first engaging end spans any one of the pair of straddling grooves,
The second engaging end spans the other of the pair of straddling grooves,
The pair of locking members are formed to be symmetrical to each other,
The first engaging end and the second engaging end are formed in a shape that follows one axis and extends along the outer side of each other,
The thickness of the first engaging end and the second engaging end is formed to be smaller than a width of each of the pair of engaging grooves, and each of the first engaging end and the second engaging end, and each of the pair of engaging grooves Forming a gap between the sides and a certain distance,
At the other end of the lower body, a pair of protruding bodies are formed,
At one end outer edge of each of the pair of protruding bodies, an inclined surface is formed in oblique contact with the front end of the sliding groove to guide the movement,
The other end of each of the pair of protruding bodies is fitted and caught in a fitting groove formed at the other end of the sliding groove,
The opposite side between the pair of locking members and the pair of protruding bodies
The pair of locking members are symmetrical to each other and '

'Is formed into a shape,
The pair of locking members and the pair of protruding bodies form a step from the bottom of the lower body, and the pair of locking members and the bottom of the pair of protruding bodies are formed lower than the bottom of the lower body. Become,
The first engaging end and the second engaging end protrude along a second axis forming a direction that opens each other,
A predetermined curvature is formed at outer edges of the first and second engaging ends,
The width of each of the pair of locking members is formed narrower than the width of the lower body,
Connector assembly.
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At a predetermined position of the sliding groove, a first engaging projection is formed,
On the bottom surface of the lower body, a second engaging protrusion protruding downward and engaging the first engaging protrusion is formed,
A first inclined surface is formed at the front end of the first engaging projection,
At the rear end of the second engaging projection, a second inclined surface is formed,
The rear end of the first engaging protrusion forms orthogonal to the bottom surface of the lower body,
Connector assembly.

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