KR200379415Y1 - Connector fastening device - Google Patents

Abstract

The connector fastening device includes a connector body having a connection part and a conductor part, and at least one locking device pivotally connected to one side of the connector body. The locking device comprises an operating element and a locking element. The actuating element and the locking element are also pivotally connected. In this way, the connection points and actuation elements of the connector body act as centers of rotation. Accordingly, the locking element is moved to securely fasten the connector body to the connection port.

Description

Connector fastening device {CONNECTOR FASTENING DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a connector fastening device, and more particularly, to a connector fastening device applied to a connector for transmitting an electronic signal. The connector fastening device can firmly fasten the connector to the corresponding connection port by changing the position of the locking element.

It is no exaggeration to say that the development of the information technology and computer industries is due to the overwhelming use of electrical connectors. Electrical connectors are often used to extend the range over which signals or power are delivered. However, sometimes after plug-in / out of a connector, its connection is often loosened, thus interrupting signal transmission. This is even worse with connectors for rocking peripheral devices such as printers, copiers or computers mounted in vehicles. To solve this problem, a fastening device is added to the connector so that the connector does not come loose from the connection port. Therefore, providing a connector that can be fastened securely and quickly to the connection port is a major problem to be solved.

The conventional connector fastening device shown in FIG. 1 includes a connector 10a and a connection port 20a. Protruding plates 11a are formed on two front sides of the connector 10a. A dovetail groove 12a is formed in the center of the protrusion plate 11a. Thus, a spring wire 21a is formed on two front sides of the connection port 20a. The diamond-shaped protrusion 22a is formed at the end of the spring wire 21a. The spring wire 21a is fastened to the connection port 20a using a screw 23a. The protrusion 22a of the spring wire 21a is filled in the dovetail groove 12a of the protrusion plate 11a so that the connector 10a is firmly fastened to the connection port 20a. Conventional connector fastening devices can be quickly and easily installed, but wear due to friction between the spring wire 21a and the dovetail grooves 12a can often loosen the connection, especially for swinging peripheral devices. have.

Another conventional connector fastening device shown in FIG. 2 includes a connector 30a and a connection port 40a. Protrusions 31a are formed extending from the two front sides of the connector 30a. The hole 32a is formed in the center part of the said projection part 31a. Thus, screw holes 41a are formed in two sides of the connection port 40a. The screw hole 41a corresponds to the hole 32a of the connector 30a so that the screw 42a penetrates it so as to securely fasten the connector 30a to the connection port 40a. However, the use of screws requires a lot of effort in assembly and disassembly. This is particularly inconvenient for connectors that require frequent plug ins / outs (eg, performance evaluation). Further, the connectors as described above lack the moisture proof function. The terminals of the connector are easily oxidized to moisture in the air, which can significantly reduce the life of the connector.

Accordingly, the inventors of the present invention who have many years of experience in the technical field and devote to it devote all their efforts to develop a new connector which can solve the above-mentioned problems.

An object of the present invention is to provide a connector fastening device which can firmly fasten the connector body to the connection port by moving the locking element using the connection point of the connector body as the rotation center.

To achieve this object, the present invention provides a connector body having a connection portion and a conductor portion; It provides a connector fastening device comprising at least one locking device pivotally connected to one side of the connector body. The locking device comprises an operating element and a locking element. The actuation element and the locking element are pivotally connected.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS To better describe the features and technical details of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the accompanying drawings only have an illustrative meaning, and do not limit the present invention as such.

Referring to Figure 3, an exploded perspective view of the subject innovation is shown. The connector fastening device of the present invention includes a connector body 10 and at least one locking device 20.

The connector body 10 may be a power plug head, an RJ-45 connector, a D-SUB connector, an RCA jack, a phone jack, or an S terminal. In a particular embodiment, the connector body 10 is a D-SUB connector, has a substantially rectangular shape, and includes a connection portion 11 and a conductor portion 12. The connecting portion 11 extends from the front portion of the connector body 10 and a plurality of contact terminals are disposed therein. Circular grooves 111 (see FIG. 7) are disposed around the outer circumference of each contact terminal. The groove 111 is provided to place the moisture proof pad 13 therein. The conductor portion 12 is disposed at the other end of the connecting portion 11 of the connector body 10. The locking hook 14 extends from both sides of the conductor portion 12 and is disposed in the connector body 10. In addition, holes 15 are formed in the left and right sides of the connector body 10.

In a particular embodiment, the locking device 20 includes two locking devices. The locking device comprises an actuation element 21 and a latch element 22. The actuating element 21 is made of a metal plate material and is formed directly in a bent U-shape. A first through hole 211 and a second through hole 212 are formed on the actuating element 21. The first through hole 211 corresponds to the hole 15 of the connector body 10 so that the shaft 23 penetrates so as to pivotally connect the connector body 10 with the operating element 21. The second through hole 212 allows the latch element 22 to be pivotally connected. The latch element 22 consists of a metal wire and forms a rectangular frame body having an open end 221 and a closed end 222. It will be appreciated that the latch element 22 may be made of semicircular, triangular, trapezoidal, or other geometric shape. The cylindrical shaft 223 extends from the upper and lower portions of the opening hole 221 of the latch element. The cylindrical shaft 223 penetrates through the second through hole 212 of the actuating element 21.

Referring to Figure 4, a perspective view of the subject innovation is assembled with the connecting portion is shown. According to this assembly structure, the connector body 10 is plugged into the connection port 30. The connection port 30 includes a socket 31 disposed in the center portion corresponding to the connection portion 11 (see FIG. 3). Hooks 32 are formed on the left and right sides of the socket 31. The hook 32 allows the closed end 222 of the locking element 22 to be locked thereon. It will be appreciated that the locking device 20 can be disposed over the connection port 30 (not shown), and the connector body 10 includes a hook disposed thereon.

5, 6 and 7, the use of the present invention is shown. As shown, the connection part 11 of the connector 10 is inserted into the socket 31 of the connection port 30. By turning the operating element 21 on both sides of the locking device 20, the user moves the locking element forward to hook the closed end 222 of the locking element 22 over the hook 32 of the connection port 30. Can be. By pivoting the actuation element 21 back about the axis 23 and pressing the locking hook 14 of the connector 10 over the end of the actuation element 21, the connector 10 is connected to the connection port 30. It can be tightened firmly.

Accordingly, the connector fastening device of the present invention has at least the following advantages. Since the locking device is pivotally connected to the connector body, the rotation of the actuation element about the axis 23 can move the locking element so that the connector body is quickly connected to the connection port. In addition, the groove of the connection portion includes a moisture proof pad to prevent moisture in the air from wearing the contact terminals.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various equivalents can be modified and changed from the above-described features, and therefore the scope of the present invention is defined by the following claims. Accordingly, all equivalent modifications and variations without departing from the scope of the present invention in accordance with the following claims will be considered within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a connector fastening device which can firmly fasten the connector body to the connection port by moving the locking element using the connection point of the connector body as the rotation center.

1 shows a conventional connector connected with a connection port.

2 shows yet another conventional connector connected with a connection port.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the connector of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the connector of the present invention connected to the connection port.

5 is a view showing a connector of the present invention connected to a connection port.

6 is a view showing a connector of the present invention connected to a connection port.

7 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10: connector body 11: connection portion

12: conductor part 12: moisture proof pad

20: locking device 21: operating element

22: latch element 23: shaft

30: connection port 31: socket

32: hook 111: circular groove

Claims (9)

A connector body including a connection portion and a conductor portion; And At least one locking device pivotally connected to said connector body at a connection point, said locking device comprising a locking element and an actuating element connecting said locking element, And a connecting point of the connector body and the actuating element act as a center of rotation to move the locking element to securely fasten the connector body to a connection port. The method of claim 1, And a circular groove is disposed in the connection portion of the connector body, and the groove allows a moisture proof pad to be disposed therein. The method of claim 1, And a locking hook extending from the conductor portion of the connector body, the locking hook corresponding to an end of the locking device. The method of claim 1, A hole is formed in the connector body, a first through hole and a second through hole are disposed in the operating element of the locking device, wherein the first through hole and the hole allow the shaft to penetrate them, the locking device and Connector fastening device for connecting the connector body. The method of claim 4, wherein And said actuating element of said locking device is formed of a U-shaped plate, said through holes being arranged in said corresponding plate. The method of claim 4, wherein The locking element of the locking device consists of a wire, the locking device having an open end, two cylindrical axes arranged at the open end of the locking device, the cylindrical axis passing through a second through hole of the operating element. Connector fasteners. The method of claim 1, And the locking element of the locking device is one of rectangular, semicircular, triangular and trapezoidal shapes. A connector body having a connection portion; And At least one locking device pivotally connected to said connector body at a connection point, said at least one locking device comprising an operating element and a locking element connecting said operating element, And a connecting point of the connector body and the actuating element act as a center of rotation to move the locking element to securely fasten the connector body to a connection port. The method of claim 8, And said connecting portion of said connector body is a socket.