WO2022004101A1 - Cable connector, and module unit - Google Patents

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WO2022004101A1
WO2022004101A1 PCT/JP2021/016144 JP2021016144W WO2022004101A1 WO 2022004101 A1 WO2022004101 A1 WO 2022004101A1 JP 2021016144 W JP2021016144 W JP 2021016144W WO 2022004101 A1 WO2022004101 A1 WO 2022004101A1
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    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
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    • H01R12/71Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
    • HELECTRICITY
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    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts

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  • the present invention relates to a cable connector and a module unit suitable for use in an in-vehicle camera.
  • the connector standard for the in-vehicle module for example, there are the USCAR standard in the United States and the FAKRA standard in Germany. Since this type of in-vehicle standard product is structurally attached to the outside of the vehicle, a waterproof structure may be required.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a connector in which a resin as a waterproofing means is injected into the inside and outside of a hollow inner conductor in order to ensure waterproofness.
  • Patent Document 1 in order to ensure waterproofness, resin is injected to fill the inside (hollow portion) of the inner conductor with resin, but due to the injection of resin, the outer conductor is vertically (inner conductor). Extending direction). In such a configuration, there are concerns about an increase in the number of parts, a complicated structure, and an increase in assembly man-hours.
  • the outer conductor is divided by sandwiching the resin, it is necessary to make the shell that holds the outer conductor made of metal for continuity.
  • changing the appearance color of the metal shell for example, applying paint
  • the shape of the shell must be changed due to the change of specifications, it is not easy to change the shape of the shell by die casting.
  • the present invention provides a cable connector and a module unit that can enable stable waterproofing without individual differences, reduce the number of parts and the number of assembly steps, and do not require division of an external conductor.
  • the purpose is to do.
  • the cable connector and the module unit of the present invention employ the following means. That is, the cable connector according to one aspect of the present invention includes an internal conductor as a solid long member extending in the axial direction, a first seal member through which the internal conductor is inserted in the axial direction, and the first seal member. A tubular outer conductor holding the seal member in close contact with the inside, a casing holding the outer conductor inside, and a second seal member interposed between the outer conductor and the casing are provided. ing.
  • the inner conductor which is a solid long member extending in the axial direction
  • the first seal member through which the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction, and the first seal member are brought into close contact with each other inward. Since it is provided with a tubular outer conductor held in place, the first seal member is provided between the solid inner conductor and the first seal member, and between the inside of the outer conductor and the first seal member. Can ensure waterproofness in. Further, since the casing that holds the outer conductor inside and the second seal member interposed between the outer conductor and the casing are provided, waterproofness between the outer conductor and the casing can be ensured. .. As a result, the waterproofness of the cable connector can be ensured by a simple structure.
  • first seal member and the second seal member for example, those whose dimensional accuracy is secured in advance can be used to enable stable waterproofing without individual difference.
  • the inner conductor and the first seal member are housed inside one outer conductor, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the assembly man-hours. Further, since it is not necessary to divide the outer conductor in the axial direction and configure it, it is not necessary to conduct the conductor through the casing. Therefore, the material of the casing is not limited to metal, and a material that can be easily molded, such as a resin, can be selected.
  • the cable connector according to one aspect of the present invention includes an insulating member that is held inside the outer conductor and the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction.
  • the cable connector according to this embodiment is provided with a resin insulating member that is held inside the outer conductor and the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction, the inner conductor can be provided while ensuring the insulating property by the insulating member. Can be stably held inside the outer conductor.
  • the module unit is for driving a predetermined module provided with the above-mentioned cable connector and the substrate-side connector into which the outer conductor is fitted and the inner conductor is inserted.
  • a mounting board and a housing for accommodating the mounting board are provided.
  • the casing is integrated with the housing.
  • the casing is integrated with the housing, it is not necessary to prepare the casing as a separate member, and the number of parts can be reduced.
  • the substrate-side connector is a piece that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted inner conductor and the inner peripheral surface of the outer conductor fitted with the piece. It has a spring portion that is elastically contacted with respect to the spring portion.
  • the substrate-side connector since the substrate-side connector has a piece that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted internal conductor, the internal conductor can be used as a simple solid long member.
  • the elastically deformable pieces can maintain contact with the inner conductor.
  • the board-side connector since the board-side connector has a spring portion that elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the fitted outer conductor, a special mechanism for keeping the outer conductor in contact with the board-side connector is provided. It is possible to maintain contact with the external conductor by the elastically deforming spring portion without providing.
  • the board-side connector is a simple pin, a hollow portion for inserting the board-side connector (pin) must be formed in the inner conductor.
  • a perspective view is shown when an external cable connector is attached to a module unit having a cable connector, a camera case, and a mounting board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • a vertical cross-sectional view of the module unit at the cutting line II-II shown in FIG. 1 is shown.
  • a vertical cross-sectional view of a single cable connector is shown.
  • a perspective view of the board-side connector is shown.
  • a vertical cross-sectional view of the board-side connector at the cutting line VV shown in FIG. 4 is shown.
  • An exploded perspective view of the cable connector is shown.
  • An exploded vertical section of the cable connector is shown.
  • a vertical sectional view of the module unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view when an external cable connector 190 is attached to a module unit 100 having a cable connector 110, a camera case (housing) 180, and a mounting board 182.
  • FIG. 2 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the module unit 100 in the cutting line II-II shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 shows a vertical sectional view of the cable connector 110 alone. Note that FIG. 1 is drawn with a part of the camera case 180 omitted for the sake of simplicity.
  • the cable connector 110 is a relay connector for connecting the mounting board 182 housed in the camera case 180 and the external cable connector 190 from which the external cable 191 is pulled out.
  • the external cable connector 190 is, for example, a FAKRA standard connector.
  • the external cable 191 is, for example, a coaxial cable.
  • the mounting board 182 is, for example, a board for driving an in-vehicle camera module.
  • the cable connector 110 includes a contact pin (inner conductor) 120, a rubber bush (first seal member) 130, an insulator (insulating member) 150, an outer conductor 160, and a casing 170. And an O-ring (second seal member) 140.
  • the rod-shaped contact pin 120 extending in the axis X1 direction is inserted into the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 along the axis X1 direction. At this time, one end side (upper end side in FIGS. 2 and 3) of the contact pin 120 protrudes from the insulator 150. Further, the other end side of the contact pin 120 (the lower end side in FIGS. 2 and 3) protrudes from the rubber bush 130.
  • the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted are housed and held in the seal housing portion 164 formed inside the outer conductor 160. At this time, the contact pin 120 protruding from the rubber bush 130 reaches the inside of the outer conductor 160 and reaches the substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 located below the seal accommodating portion 164.
  • the board-side connector 183 of the mounting board 182 is inserted into the board-side connector fitting portion 165 (see FIG. 2).
  • the outer conductor 160 in which the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 are held is housed and held in the casing 170.
  • An O-ring 140 is provided between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 over the entire circumference.
  • the cable connector 110 is configured. The detailed structure of the cable connector 110 will be described later.
  • the camera case 180 is composed of an upper camera case 180A and a lower camera case 180B, and forms a space for accommodating the mounting board 182 inside.
  • a through hole 181 is formed on the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A.
  • the through hole 181 communicates with the space in which the mounting substrate 182 is housed.
  • the lower part of the cable connector 110 (specifically, the lower part of the outer conductor 160) is inserted into the through hole 181.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the board-side connector 183.
  • FIG. 5 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the substrate-side connector 183 in the cutting line VV shown in FIG.
  • the board-side connector 183 is a substantially columnar connector mounted on the mounting board 182.
  • the substrate-side connector 183 includes a columnar substrate-side insulator 184, a shell-shaped metal shield (shell) 185 that surrounds the substrate-side insulator 184, and a metal substrate housed inside the substrate-side insulator 184. It has a side contact pin 186.
  • the shield 185 and the substrate-side contact pin 186 are connected to the mounting substrate 182.
  • a plurality of spring portions 185A are formed on the shield 185.
  • the spring portion 185A is elastically configured so that the tip of the spring portion 185A protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the shield 185 when no load is applied (when the spring portion 185A is not inserted into the substrate side connector fitting portion 165).
  • the substrate-side contact pin 186 has a substantially U-shape in which two pieces are integrated on the base end side.
  • the substrate-side contact pin 186 is elastically configured so that the tips of the two pieces are tilted toward the axis X1 when no load is applied (when the contact pin 120 is not inserted).
  • a pin insertion hole 187 is formed in the upper part of the substrate-side insulator 184.
  • the pin insertion hole 187 communicates the inside of the substrate-side insulator 184 in which the substrate-side contact pin 186 is housed with the outside of the substrate-side insulator 184.
  • the contact pin 120 of the cable connector 110 is inserted into the pin insertion hole 187 from the outside.
  • the inserted contact pin 120 comes into contact with the substrate-side contact pin 186 inside the substrate-side insulator 184.
  • the substrate-side contact pin 186 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the contact pin 120.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the cable connector 110. Further, FIG. 7 shows an exploded vertical sectional view of the cable connector 110.
  • the contact pin 120 is a solid long member extending in the axis X1 direction.
  • the contact pin 120 has conductivity.
  • a locking claw 121 protruding outward is formed in the middle portion of the contact pin 120 along the axis X1 direction.
  • the locking claw 121 acts as follows. That is, when the contact pin 120 is inserted into the insulator 150, the locking claw 121 bites into the insulator 150, so that the contact pin 120 is locked with respect to the insulator 150.
  • Both end portions of the contact pin 120 along the axis X1 direction are columnar.
  • the shape of the contact pin 120 can be easily formed by, for example, pressing a metal.
  • the rubber bush 130 is a columnar member extending in the axis X1 direction.
  • the rubber bush 130 has insulating properties and elasticity.
  • An insertion hole 131 along the axis X1 direction is formed in the center of the rubber bush 130.
  • the contact pin 120 is inserted through the insertion hole 131.
  • the insertion hole 131 and the contact pin 120 are in close contact with each other without a gap. This ensures waterproofness between the insertion hole 131 and the contact pin 120.
  • a ridge portion 132 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rubber bush 130 over the entire circumferential direction.
  • the convex portion 132 acts as follows. That is, when the rubber bush 130 is held inside the outer conductor 160, the convex portion 132 is elastically crushed with respect to the inner wall of the outer conductor 160 (see FIG. 3), so that the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 Increases the adhesion of rubber.
  • the insulator 150 is a columnar member extending in the axis X1 direction.
  • the insulator 150 has an insulating property.
  • the insulator 150 is made of, for example, a resin.
  • An insertion hole 151 along the axis X1 direction is formed in the center of the insulator 150.
  • the contact pin 120 is inserted through the insertion hole 151.
  • the locking claw 121 bites into the inner wall of the insulator 150 forming the insertion hole 151, so that the contact pin 120 is locked with respect to the insulator 150. ..
  • the outer conductor 160 is a hollow tubular member extending in the axis X1 direction.
  • the outer conductor 160 has conductivity.
  • the outer conductor 160 is made of a metal such as zinc.
  • a seal accommodating portion 164 in which the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 are accommodated is formed inside the outer conductor 160. Further, below the seal accommodating portion 164, a substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 into which the substrate-side connector 183 (see FIG. 2) is fitted is formed. The seal accommodating portion 164 communicates with the substrate side connector fitting portion 165.
  • a ring groove 161 and a tapered surface 162 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer conductor 160.
  • the ring groove 161 is a groove cut for arranging the O-ring 140, and is formed all around the outer conductor.
  • the tapered surface 162 is a surface formed above the ring groove 161.
  • the tapered surface 162 is a surface whose diameter is increased as it approaches the ring groove 161 and is formed all around the outer conductor.
  • the tapered surface 162 acts as follows. That is, by pushing the O-ring 140 toward the ring groove 161 along the tapered surface 162, the O-ring 140 can be easily guided to the ring groove 161.
  • the casing 170 is a member in which a hollow tubular portion extending in the axis X1 direction and a flange portion are integrated.
  • the casing 170 has an insulating property.
  • the casing 170 is made of, for example, resin. By using resin molding, the appearance color can be easily changed, and the shape can be easily changed according to the specifications.
  • an outer conductor accommodating portion 174 in which the outer conductor 160 is accommodated and held is formed inside the casing 170.
  • One end side of the casing 170 is a flange portion whose outer shape is expanded in the radial direction.
  • a fixing through hole 171 through which a screw for fixing the casing 170 to the camera case 180 is passed is formed in the flange portion.
  • an annular casing ring groove 172 for arranging the casing O-ring 189 is formed on the lower surface of the flange portion.
  • the cable connector 110 is composed of parts such as the contact pin 120, the rubber bush 130, the O-ring 140, the insulator 150, the outer conductor 160, and the casing 170 described above. Hereinafter, the detailed structure of the cable connector 110 will be described.
  • the contact pin 120 extending in the axis X1 direction is inserted into the rubber bush 130 and the tubular insulator 150 along the axis X1 direction.
  • the contact pin 120 is in close contact with the insertion hole 131 without a gap due to the elasticity of the rubber bush 130. This ensures waterproofness between the solid contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130. If the contact pin 120 is hollow, the inside of the contact pin 120 can be a water channel, so that the waterproof property cannot be ensured only by inserting the contact pin 120 into the rubber bush 130.
  • the rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted and the tubular insulator 150 are housed and held in the seal housing portion 164 formed in the outer conductor 160.
  • the convex portion 132 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rubber bush 130 is elastically crushed with respect to the inner wall of the outer conductor 160 defining the seal accommodating portion 164.
  • the adhesion between the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 is increased, and the waterproof property between the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 is improved.
  • the contact pin 120 can be inserted into the board-side connector 183 fitted to the board-side connector fitting portion 165.
  • the outer conductor 160 holding the rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted and the insulator 150 is housed and held in the outer conductor accommodating portion 174 formed in the casing 170.
  • the portion of the outer conductor 160 in which the substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 is formed protrudes outward from the lower surface of the casing 170.
  • An O-ring 140 is fitted in the ring groove 161 of the outer conductor 160.
  • the O-ring 140 is in close contact with the ring groove 161 of the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170, ensuring waterproofness between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170.
  • the cable connector 110 configured as described above is provided on the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A.
  • the lower portion of the cable connector 110 (lower portion of the outer conductor 160) protruding from the lower surface of the casing 170 is inside the camera case 180 in which the mounting substrate 182 is housed via the through hole 181 formed in the upper camera case 180A. It is inserted up to the space of.
  • the board-side connector 183 of the mounting board 182 is fitted inside the board-side connector fitting portion 165.
  • the spring portion 185A formed on the shield 185 of the board-side connector 183 elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the board-side connector fitting portion 165.
  • the outer conductor 160 is connected to the shield 185.
  • the contact pin 120 is inserted into the substrate-side connector 183.
  • the substrate-side contact pin 186 elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the contact pin 120.
  • the contact pin 120 is connected to the substrate side contact pin 186.
  • the cable connector 110 is electrically connected to the board side connector 183, and as a result, the cable connector 110 is electrically connected to the mounting board 182.
  • a casing O-ring 189 is arranged in the casing ring groove 172 of the casing 170.
  • the casing O-ring 189 is in close contact with the casing ring groove 172 and the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A, ensuring waterproofness between the casing 170 and the upper camera case 180A.
  • the cable connector 110 installed in the upper camera case 180A is fixed to the upper camera case 180A by a fastening member such as a screw.
  • a fastening member such as a screw.
  • the cable connector 110 includes a solid contact pin 120, a rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted, and a tubular outer conductor 160 in which the rubber bush 130 is held in close contact with the inside
  • the cable connector 110 includes a solid contact pin 120.
  • the rubber bush 130 can ensure waterproofness between the solid contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130, and between the inside of the outer conductor 160 and the rubber bush 130.
  • the casing 170 holding the outer conductor 160 inside and the O-ring 140 interposed between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 are provided, waterproofing between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 is provided. You can secure the sex. As a result, the waterproofness of the cable connector 110 can be ensured by a simple structure.
  • contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130 are housed inside one outer conductor 160, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the assembly man-hours.
  • the material of the casing 170 is not limited to metal, and a material that can be easily molded, such as a resin, can be selected.
  • the casing 170 made of resin it is possible to easily change the appearance color. Further, the shape of the casing 170 can be easily changed.
  • the board-side connector 183 has a board-side contact pin 186 that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted contact pin 120, the contact pin 120 can be used as a simple solid long member. Also, the contact with the contact pin 120 can be maintained by the contact pin 186 on the substrate side that is elastically deformed. Further, since the board-side connector 183 has a spring portion 185A that elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the fitted outer conductor 160, the outer conductor 160 keeps contact with the board-side connector 183. The contact with the outer conductor 160 can be maintained by the elastically deformable spring portion 185A without providing a special mechanism for the purpose.
  • the casing 170 and the upper camera case 180A are composed of separate parts, but these may be integrally molded. That is, the camera case may also be used as a casing for holding the outer conductor.
  • the upper camera case 280A may be manufactured so that the outer conductor accommodating portion 284 is integrally formed on the upper surface, and the outer conductor 260 may be held.
  • the O-ring 240 is in close contact with the outer conductor 260 and the outer conductor accommodating portion 284 of the upper camera case 280A, ensuring waterproofness between the outer conductor 260 and the upper camera case 280A.
  • the upper camera case 280A has a function of a casing for holding the outer conductor 260, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare a casing and the number of parts can be reduced.
  • Module unit 110 Cable connector 120 Contact pin (internal conductor) 121 Locking claw 130 Rubber bush (first seal member) 131 Insertion hole 132 Convex 140 O-ring (second seal member) 150 Insulator (insulation member) 151 Insertion hole 160 External conductor 161 Ring groove 162 Tapered surface 164 Seal accommodating part 165 Board side connector fitting part 170 Casing 171 Fixing through hole 172 Casing ring groove 174 External conductor accommodating part 180 Camera case (housing) 180A Upper camera case 180B Lower camera case 181 Through hole 182 Mounting board 183 Board side connector 184 Board side insulator 185 Shield (shell) 185A Spring part 186 Board side contact pin 187 Pin insertion hole 189 Casing O-ring 190 External cable connector 191 External cable 200 Module unit 240 O-ring 260 External conductor 280A Upper camera case 284 External conductor housing part

Abstract

Provided are a cable connector and a module unit with which there are no differences between individual units, and stable waterproofing is possible, with which it is possible to reduce the number of components and the assembly time, and with which it is not necessary for an outer conductor to be divided. A cable connector (110) is provided with: a contact pin (120) comprising a solid elongate member extending in an axial (X1) direction; a rubber bush (130) through which the contact pin (120) is inserted in the axial (X1) direction; a tubular outer conductor (160) which internally holds the rubber bush (130) by being brought into close contact therewith; a casing (170) which internally holds the outer conductor (160); and an O-ring (140) interposed between the outer conductor (160) and the casing (170).

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ケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットCable connector and module unit
 本発明は、車載カメラに用いられて好適なケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットに関する。 The present invention relates to a cable connector and a module unit suitable for use in an in-vehicle camera.
 車載モジュールのコネクタ規格としては、例えば、米国のUSCAR規格やドイツのFAKRA規格がある。この種の車載規格製品には、構造上、車両の外部に取り付けられるため、防水構造が求められる場合がある。 As the connector standard for the in-vehicle module, for example, there are the USCAR standard in the United States and the FAKRA standard in Germany. Since this type of in-vehicle standard product is structurally attached to the outside of the vehicle, a waterproof structure may be required.
 例えば、特許文献1には、中空の内部導体において防水性を確保するために、内部導体の内側及び外側に防水手段としての樹脂が注入されたコネクタが開示されている。 For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a connector in which a resin as a waterproofing means is injected into the inside and outside of a hollow inner conductor in order to ensure waterproofness.
特開2019-40833号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-40833
 特許文献1では、防水性を確保するために、樹脂を注入して内部導体の内側(中空部分)を樹脂で埋めることとしているが、樹脂を注入する関係で、外部導体を上下方向(内部導体の延在方向)に分割している。このような構成では、部品点数の増加、構造の複雑化、組立工数の増加が懸念される。 In Patent Document 1, in order to ensure waterproofness, resin is injected to fill the inside (hollow portion) of the inner conductor with resin, but due to the injection of resin, the outer conductor is vertically (inner conductor). Extending direction). In such a configuration, there are concerns about an increase in the number of parts, a complicated structure, and an increase in assembly man-hours.
 また、防水性を確保するために樹脂を注入しているが、コネクタ毎で樹脂部分(防水部分)に個体差が生じる可能性があり、コネクタとしての品質の均一化が阻害されるおそれがある。 In addition, although resin is injected to ensure waterproofness, there is a possibility that individual differences may occur in the resin part (waterproof part) for each connector, which may hinder the uniformity of quality as a connector. ..
 更に、樹脂を挟んで外部導体を分割しているので、導通のために外部導体を保持するシェルを金属製にする必要がある。しかしながら、外観色を指定された場合、金属製のシェルの外観色の変更(例えば、塗料の塗布)にはコストがかかる。また、仕様の変更によってシェルの形状を変更しなければならない場合、ダイカスト成形によるシェルの形状変更は容易でない。 Furthermore, since the outer conductor is divided by sandwiching the resin, it is necessary to make the shell that holds the outer conductor made of metal for continuity. However, when the appearance color is specified, changing the appearance color of the metal shell (for example, applying paint) is costly. Further, when the shape of the shell must be changed due to the change of specifications, it is not easy to change the shape of the shell by die casting.
 そこで、本発明は、個体差がなく安定的な防水を可能とすることができ、部品点数の削減や組立工数の削減が可能となり、外部導体を分割する必要がないケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットを提供することを目的とする。 Therefore, the present invention provides a cable connector and a module unit that can enable stable waterproofing without individual differences, reduce the number of parts and the number of assembly steps, and do not require division of an external conductor. The purpose is to do.
 上記課題を解決するために、本発明のケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットは以下の手段を採用する。
 すなわち、本発明の一態様に係るケーブルコネクタは、軸線方向に延びる中実の長尺部材とされた内部導体と、前記内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された第1シール部材と、前記第1シール部材を内側に密着させて保持した筒状の外部導体と、前記外部導体を内側に保持したケーシングと、前記外部導体と前記ケーシングとの間に介装された第2シール部材と、を備えている。
In order to solve the above problems, the cable connector and the module unit of the present invention employ the following means.
That is, the cable connector according to one aspect of the present invention includes an internal conductor as a solid long member extending in the axial direction, a first seal member through which the internal conductor is inserted in the axial direction, and the first seal member. A tubular outer conductor holding the seal member in close contact with the inside, a casing holding the outer conductor inside, and a second seal member interposed between the outer conductor and the casing are provided. ing.
 本態様に係るケーブルコネクタは、軸線方向に延びる中実の長尺部材とされた内部導体と、内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された第1シール部材と、第1シール部材を内側に密着させて保持した筒状の外部導体と、を備えているので、第1シール部材によって、中実の内部導体と第1シール部材との間、及び、外部導体の内側と第1シール部材との間における防水性を確保できる。また、外部導体を内側に保持したケーシングと、外部導体と前記ケーシングとの間に介装された第2シール部材と、を備えているので、外部導体とケーシングとの間における防水性を確保できる。これらによって、ケーブルコネクタの防水性を簡便な構造によって確保できる。
 また、第1シール部材及び第2シール部材として、例えば予め寸法精度が確保されたものを用いれば、個体差がなく安定的な防水を可能とすることができる。
 また、1つの外部導体の内部に内部導体及び第1シール部材を収容しているので、部品点数の削減や組立工数の削減が可能となる。
 また、外部導体を軸線方向に分割して構成する必要がないので、ケーシングを介して導通させる必要もない。このため、ケーシングの材料が金属に限定されず、例えば樹脂等の成形が容易な材料を選択することができる。
In the cable connector according to this embodiment, the inner conductor, which is a solid long member extending in the axial direction, the first seal member through which the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction, and the first seal member are brought into close contact with each other inward. Since it is provided with a tubular outer conductor held in place, the first seal member is provided between the solid inner conductor and the first seal member, and between the inside of the outer conductor and the first seal member. Can ensure waterproofness in. Further, since the casing that holds the outer conductor inside and the second seal member interposed between the outer conductor and the casing are provided, waterproofness between the outer conductor and the casing can be ensured. .. As a result, the waterproofness of the cable connector can be ensured by a simple structure.
Further, as the first seal member and the second seal member, for example, those whose dimensional accuracy is secured in advance can be used to enable stable waterproofing without individual difference.
Further, since the inner conductor and the first seal member are housed inside one outer conductor, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the assembly man-hours.
Further, since it is not necessary to divide the outer conductor in the axial direction and configure it, it is not necessary to conduct the conductor through the casing. Therefore, the material of the casing is not limited to metal, and a material that can be easily molded, such as a resin, can be selected.
 また、本発明の一態様に係るケーブルコネクタは、前記外部導体の内側に保持されるとともに前記内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された絶縁部材を備えている。 Further, the cable connector according to one aspect of the present invention includes an insulating member that is held inside the outer conductor and the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction.
 本態様に係るケーブルコネクタは、外部導体の内側に保持されるとともに内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された樹脂製の絶縁部材を備えているので、絶縁部材によって絶縁性を確保しつつ内部導体を外部導体の内側に安定的に保持できる。 Since the cable connector according to this embodiment is provided with a resin insulating member that is held inside the outer conductor and the inner conductor is inserted in the axial direction, the inner conductor can be provided while ensuring the insulating property by the insulating member. Can be stably held inside the outer conductor.
 また、本発明の一態様に係るモジュールユニットは、上記のケーブルコネクタと、前記外部導体が嵌合されるとともに前記内部導体が挿入される基板側コネクタが設けられた、所定のモジュールを駆動するための実装基板と、該実装基板を収容する筐体と、を備えている。 Further, the module unit according to one aspect of the present invention is for driving a predetermined module provided with the above-mentioned cable connector and the substrate-side connector into which the outer conductor is fitted and the inner conductor is inserted. A mounting board and a housing for accommodating the mounting board are provided.
 また、本発明の一態様に係るモジュールユニットにおいて、前記ケーシングは、前記筐体と一体化されている。 Further, in the module unit according to one aspect of the present invention, the casing is integrated with the housing.
 本態様に係るモジュールユニットにおいて、ケーシングは、筐体と一体化されているので、ケーシングを別途の部材として用意する必要がなく部品点数を削減することができる。 In the module unit according to this aspect, since the casing is integrated with the housing, it is not necessary to prepare the casing as a separate member, and the number of parts can be reduced.
 また、本発明の一態様に係るモジュールユニットにおいて、前記基板側コネクタは、挿通された前記内部導体の外周面に対して弾性的に接触する片と、嵌合された前記外部導体の内周面に対して弾性的に接触するバネ部と、を有している。 Further, in the module unit according to one aspect of the present invention, the substrate-side connector is a piece that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted inner conductor and the inner peripheral surface of the outer conductor fitted with the piece. It has a spring portion that is elastically contacted with respect to the spring portion.
 本態様に係るモジュールユニットにおいて、基板側コネクタは、挿通された内部導体の外周面に対して弾性的に接触する片を有しているので、内部導体を単純な中実の長尺部材としても、弾性変形する片によって内部導体との接触を保つことができる。また、基板側コネクタは、嵌合された外部導体の内周面に対して弾性的に接触するバネ部を有しているので、外部導体に基板側コネクタとの接触を保つための特別な機構を設けることなく、弾性変形するバネ部によって外部導体との接触を保つことができる。
 なお、基板側コネクタを単なるピンとした場合、基板側コネクタ(ピン)を挿入するための中空部分を内部導体に形成しなければならない。
In the module unit according to this embodiment, since the substrate-side connector has a piece that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted internal conductor, the internal conductor can be used as a simple solid long member. The elastically deformable pieces can maintain contact with the inner conductor. Further, since the board-side connector has a spring portion that elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the fitted outer conductor, a special mechanism for keeping the outer conductor in contact with the board-side connector is provided. It is possible to maintain contact with the external conductor by the elastically deforming spring portion without providing.
When the board-side connector is a simple pin, a hollow portion for inserting the board-side connector (pin) must be formed in the inner conductor.
 本発明によれば、個体差がなく安定的な防水を可能とすることができ、部品点数の削減や組立工数の削減が可能となり、外部導体を分割する必要がないケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットを提供できる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide stable waterproofing without individual differences, reduce the number of parts and assembly man-hours, and provide a cable connector and a module unit that do not require division of an external conductor. can.
本発明の第1実施形態に係るケーブルコネクタ、カメラケース及び実装基板を有するモジュールユニットに対して外部ケーブルコネクタを取り付けているときの斜視図が示されている。A perspective view is shown when an external cable connector is attached to a module unit having a cable connector, a camera case, and a mounting board according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 図1に示す切断線II-IIにおけるモジュールユニットの縦断面図が示されている。A vertical cross-sectional view of the module unit at the cutting line II-II shown in FIG. 1 is shown. ケーブルコネクタ単体の縦断面図が示されている。A vertical cross-sectional view of a single cable connector is shown. 基板側コネクタの斜視図が示されている。A perspective view of the board-side connector is shown. 図4に示す切断線V-Vにおける基板側コネクタの縦断面図が示されている。A vertical cross-sectional view of the board-side connector at the cutting line VV shown in FIG. 4 is shown. ケーブルコネクタの分解斜視図が示されている。An exploded perspective view of the cable connector is shown. ケーブルコネクタの分解縦断面図が示されている。An exploded vertical section of the cable connector is shown. 本発明の第2実施形態に係るモジュールユニットの縦断面図が示されている。A vertical sectional view of the module unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown.
 [第1実施形態]
 以下では、本発明の第1実施形態に係るケーブルコネクタ及びモジュールユニットについて、図面を用いて説明する。
[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the cable connector and the module unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[モジュールユニット及びケーブルコネクタの基本構造]
 まず、モジュールユニット及びケーブルコネクタの基本的な構造について説明する。
 図1には、ケーブルコネクタ110、カメラケース(筐体)180及び実装基板182を有するモジュールユニット100に対して外部ケーブルコネクタ190を取り付けているときの斜視図が示されている。図2には、図1に示す切断線II-IIにおけるモジュールユニット100の縦断面図が示されている。図3には、ケーブルコネクタ110単体の縦断面図が示されている。
 なお、図1は、説明の簡単ために、カメラケース180の一部が省略された状態で描画されている。
[Basic structure of module unit and cable connector]
First, the basic structure of the module unit and the cable connector will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view when an external cable connector 190 is attached to a module unit 100 having a cable connector 110, a camera case (housing) 180, and a mounting board 182. FIG. 2 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the module unit 100 in the cutting line II-II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows a vertical sectional view of the cable connector 110 alone.
Note that FIG. 1 is drawn with a part of the camera case 180 omitted for the sake of simplicity.
 図1及び図2に示すように、ケーブルコネクタ110は、カメラケース180に収容された実装基板182と、外部ケーブル191が引き出された外部ケーブルコネクタ190と接続するための中継コネクタである。
 外部ケーブルコネクタ190は、例えばFAKRA規格のコネクタとされている。外部ケーブル191は、例えば同軸ケーブルとされている。実装基板182とは、例えば車載カメラモジュールを駆動するための基板である。
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cable connector 110 is a relay connector for connecting the mounting board 182 housed in the camera case 180 and the external cable connector 190 from which the external cable 191 is pulled out.
The external cable connector 190 is, for example, a FAKRA standard connector. The external cable 191 is, for example, a coaxial cable. The mounting board 182 is, for example, a board for driving an in-vehicle camera module.
 図2及び図3に示すように、ケーブルコネクタ110は、コンタクトピン(内部導体)120と、ゴムブッシュ(第1シール部材)130と、インシュレータ(絶縁部材)150と、外部導体160と、ケーシング170と、Oリング(第2シール部材)140とを有している。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cable connector 110 includes a contact pin (inner conductor) 120, a rubber bush (first seal member) 130, an insulator (insulating member) 150, an outer conductor 160, and a casing 170. And an O-ring (second seal member) 140.
 軸線X1方向に延在する棒状のコンタクトピン120は、軸線X1方向に沿って、ゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150に挿通されている。このとき、コンタクトピン120の一端側(図2及び図3において上端側)は、インシュレータ150から突出している。また、コンタクトピン120の他端側(図2及び図3において下端側)は、ゴムブッシュ130から突出している。 The rod-shaped contact pin 120 extending in the axis X1 direction is inserted into the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 along the axis X1 direction. At this time, one end side (upper end side in FIGS. 2 and 3) of the contact pin 120 protrudes from the insulator 150. Further, the other end side of the contact pin 120 (the lower end side in FIGS. 2 and 3) protrudes from the rubber bush 130.
 コンタクトピン120が挿通されたゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150は、外部導体160の内側に形成されたシール収容部164に収容・保持されている。このとき、ゴムブッシュ130から突出したコンタクトピン120は、外部導体160の内側に形成され、かつ、シール収容部164の下方に位置する基板側コネクタ嵌合部165まで到達している。この基板側コネクタ嵌合部165には、実装基板182の基板側コネクタ183が挿入される(図2参照)。 The rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted are housed and held in the seal housing portion 164 formed inside the outer conductor 160. At this time, the contact pin 120 protruding from the rubber bush 130 reaches the inside of the outer conductor 160 and reaches the substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 located below the seal accommodating portion 164. The board-side connector 183 of the mounting board 182 is inserted into the board-side connector fitting portion 165 (see FIG. 2).
 ゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150が保持された外部導体160は、ケーシング170に収容・保持されている。 The outer conductor 160 in which the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 are held is housed and held in the casing 170.
 外部導体160とケーシング170との間には、全周にわたってOリング140が設けられている。 An O-ring 140 is provided between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 over the entire circumference.
 以上の通りケーブルコネクタ110が構成されている。なお、ケーブルコネクタ110の詳細な構造については後述する。 As described above, the cable connector 110 is configured. The detailed structure of the cable connector 110 will be described later.
 図1及び図2に示すように、カメラケース180は、上部カメラケース180A及び下部カメラケース180Bから構成され、内部に実装基板182を収容するための空間を形成している。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the camera case 180 is composed of an upper camera case 180A and a lower camera case 180B, and forms a space for accommodating the mounting board 182 inside.
 図2に示すように、上部カメラケース180Aの上面には貫通孔181が形成されている。貫通孔181は、実装基板182が収容された空間に連通している。貫通孔181には、ケーブルコネクタ110の下部(詳細には、外部導体160の下部)が挿入される。 As shown in FIG. 2, a through hole 181 is formed on the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A. The through hole 181 communicates with the space in which the mounting substrate 182 is housed. The lower part of the cable connector 110 (specifically, the lower part of the outer conductor 160) is inserted into the through hole 181.
 図4には、基板側コネクタ183の斜視図が示されている。また、図5には、図4に示す切断線V-Vにおける基板側コネクタ183の縦断面図が示されている。 FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the board-side connector 183. Further, FIG. 5 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the substrate-side connector 183 in the cutting line VV shown in FIG.
 図4及び図5に示すように、基板側コネクタ183は、実装基板182に実装された略柱状のコネクタである。
 基板側コネクタ183は、柱状の基板側インシュレータ184と、基板側インシュレータ184を包囲している殻状の金属製のシールド(シェル)185と、基板側インシュレータ184の内部に収容された金属製の基板側コンタクトピン186とを有している。
 シールド185及び基板側コンタクトピン186は、実装基板182に対して接続されている。
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the board-side connector 183 is a substantially columnar connector mounted on the mounting board 182.
The substrate-side connector 183 includes a columnar substrate-side insulator 184, a shell-shaped metal shield (shell) 185 that surrounds the substrate-side insulator 184, and a metal substrate housed inside the substrate-side insulator 184. It has a side contact pin 186.
The shield 185 and the substrate-side contact pin 186 are connected to the mounting substrate 182.
 シールド185には複数のバネ部185Aが形成されている。バネ部185Aは、無負荷時(基板側コネクタ嵌合部165への非挿入時)において、先端がシールド185の外周面から突出するように弾性的に構成されている。 A plurality of spring portions 185A are formed on the shield 185. The spring portion 185A is elastically configured so that the tip of the spring portion 185A protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the shield 185 when no load is applied (when the spring portion 185A is not inserted into the substrate side connector fitting portion 165).
 図5に示すように、基板側コンタクトピン186は2つの片が基端側で一体となった略U字形状とされている。基板側コンタクトピン186は、無負荷時(コンタクトピン120の非挿入時)において、2つの片の先端が軸線X1側に傾倒するように弾性的に構成されている。 As shown in FIG. 5, the substrate-side contact pin 186 has a substantially U-shape in which two pieces are integrated on the base end side. The substrate-side contact pin 186 is elastically configured so that the tips of the two pieces are tilted toward the axis X1 when no load is applied (when the contact pin 120 is not inserted).
 基板側インシュレータ184の上部には、ピン挿入孔187が形成されている。ピン挿入孔187は、基板側コンタクトピン186が収容されている基板側インシュレータ184の内部と基板側インシュレータ184の外部とを連通させている。
 ピン挿入孔187には、外部からケーブルコネクタ110のコンタクトピン120が挿入される。挿入されたコンタクトピン120は、基板側インシュレータ184の内部において、基板側コンタクトピン186と接触する。このとき、基板側コンタクトピン186は、コンタクトピン120の外周面に接触する。
A pin insertion hole 187 is formed in the upper part of the substrate-side insulator 184. The pin insertion hole 187 communicates the inside of the substrate-side insulator 184 in which the substrate-side contact pin 186 is housed with the outside of the substrate-side insulator 184.
The contact pin 120 of the cable connector 110 is inserted into the pin insertion hole 187 from the outside. The inserted contact pin 120 comes into contact with the substrate-side contact pin 186 inside the substrate-side insulator 184. At this time, the substrate-side contact pin 186 comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the contact pin 120.
 ここまでモジュールユニット100及びケーブルコネクタ110の基本的な構造について説明した。以下では、ケーブルコネクタ110の詳細な構造について構成部品毎に説明する。 So far, the basic structure of the module unit 100 and the cable connector 110 has been explained. Hereinafter, the detailed structure of the cable connector 110 will be described for each component.
[コンタクトピンの詳細構造]
 図6には、ケーブルコネクタ110の分解斜視図が示されている。また、図7には、ケーブルコネクタ110の分解縦断面図が示されている。
[Detailed structure of contact pins]
FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the cable connector 110. Further, FIG. 7 shows an exploded vertical sectional view of the cable connector 110.
 図3、図6及び図7に示すように、コンタクトピン120は、軸線X1方向に延びる中実の長尺部材とされている。コンタクトピン120は、導電性を有している。 As shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 7, the contact pin 120 is a solid long member extending in the axis X1 direction. The contact pin 120 has conductivity.
 図6に示すように、軸線X1方向に沿ったコンタクトピン120の中間部分には、外側に向かって突出した係止爪121が形成されている。この係止爪121は次のように作用する。すなわち、コンタクトピン120がインシュレータ150に挿通されたとき、係止爪121がインシュレータ150に食い込むことで、コンタクトピン120がインシュレータ150に対して係止される。 As shown in FIG. 6, a locking claw 121 protruding outward is formed in the middle portion of the contact pin 120 along the axis X1 direction. The locking claw 121 acts as follows. That is, when the contact pin 120 is inserted into the insulator 150, the locking claw 121 bites into the insulator 150, so that the contact pin 120 is locked with respect to the insulator 150.
 軸線X1方向に沿ったコンタクトピン120の両端部分(係止爪121の両端部分であって、図6及び図7においてコンタクトピン120の上端部分及び下端部分)は、円柱状とされている。 Both end portions of the contact pin 120 along the axis X1 direction (both end portions of the locking claw 121, the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the contact pin 120 in FIGS. 6 and 7) are columnar.
 コンタクトピン120は、例えば金属をプレス加工することで容易にその形状を形成することができる。 The shape of the contact pin 120 can be easily formed by, for example, pressing a metal.
[ゴムブッシュの詳細構造]
 図3、図6及び図7に示すように、ゴムブッシュ130は、軸線X1方向に延びる柱状の部材とされている。ゴムブッシュ130は、絶縁性及び弾性を有している。
[Detailed structure of rubber bush]
As shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 7, the rubber bush 130 is a columnar member extending in the axis X1 direction. The rubber bush 130 has insulating properties and elasticity.
 ゴムブッシュ130の中心には軸線X1方向に沿った挿通孔131が形成されている。この挿通孔131に、コンタクトピン120が挿通される。このとき、ゴムブッシュ130の弾性によって、挿通孔131とコンタクトピン120とは隙間なく密着するようになっている。これにより、挿通孔131とコンタクトピン120と間における防水性を確保している。 An insertion hole 131 along the axis X1 direction is formed in the center of the rubber bush 130. The contact pin 120 is inserted through the insertion hole 131. At this time, due to the elasticity of the rubber bush 130, the insertion hole 131 and the contact pin 120 are in close contact with each other without a gap. This ensures waterproofness between the insertion hole 131 and the contact pin 120.
 図6及び図7に示すように、ゴムブッシュ130の外周面には、全周方向にわたって凸条部132が形成されている。この凸条部132は次のように作用する。すなわち、ゴムブッシュ130が外部導体160の内部に保持されたとき、凸条部132が外部導体160の内壁に対して弾性的に潰れることで(図3参照)、ゴムブッシュ130と外部導体160との密着性を高める。 As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a ridge portion 132 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rubber bush 130 over the entire circumferential direction. The convex portion 132 acts as follows. That is, when the rubber bush 130 is held inside the outer conductor 160, the convex portion 132 is elastically crushed with respect to the inner wall of the outer conductor 160 (see FIG. 3), so that the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 Increases the adhesion of rubber.
[インシュレータの詳細構造]
 図6及び図7に示すように、インシュレータ150は、軸線X1方向に延びる柱状の部材とされている。インシュレータ150は、絶縁性を有している。インシュレータ150は、例えば樹脂製である。
[Detailed structure of insulator]
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the insulator 150 is a columnar member extending in the axis X1 direction. The insulator 150 has an insulating property. The insulator 150 is made of, for example, a resin.
 インシュレータ150の中心には軸線X1方向に沿った挿通孔151が形成されている。この挿通孔151に、コンタクトピン120が挿通される。前述の通り、コンタクトピン120が挿通孔151に挿通されたとき、係止爪121が挿通孔151を形成するインシュレータ150の内壁に食い込むことで、コンタクトピン120がインシュレータ150に対して係止される。 An insertion hole 151 along the axis X1 direction is formed in the center of the insulator 150. The contact pin 120 is inserted through the insertion hole 151. As described above, when the contact pin 120 is inserted into the insertion hole 151, the locking claw 121 bites into the inner wall of the insulator 150 forming the insertion hole 151, so that the contact pin 120 is locked with respect to the insulator 150. ..
[外部導体の詳細構造]
 図3、図6及び図7に示すように、外部導体160は、軸線X1方向に延びる中空の筒状部材とされている。外部導体160は、導電性を有している。外部導体160は、例えば亜鉛等の金属を材料とする。
[Detailed structure of outer conductor]
As shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 7, the outer conductor 160 is a hollow tubular member extending in the axis X1 direction. The outer conductor 160 has conductivity. The outer conductor 160 is made of a metal such as zinc.
 図3及び図7に示すように、外部導体160の内部には、ゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150が収容されるシール収容部164が形成されている。また、シール収容部164の下方には、基板側コネクタ183(図2参照)が嵌合される基板側コネクタ嵌合部165が形成されている。シール収容部164は、基板側コネクタ嵌合部165と連通している。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, a seal accommodating portion 164 in which the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 are accommodated is formed inside the outer conductor 160. Further, below the seal accommodating portion 164, a substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 into which the substrate-side connector 183 (see FIG. 2) is fitted is formed. The seal accommodating portion 164 communicates with the substrate side connector fitting portion 165.
 図6及び図7に示すように、外部導体160の外周面には、リング溝161及びテーパ面162が形成されている。
 リング溝161は、Oリング140を配置するために切り込まれた溝であり、外部導体の全周わたって形成されている。
 テーパ面162は、リング溝161の上方に形成された面である。テーパ面162は、リング溝161に近接するに伴って拡径した面であり、外部導体の全周わたって形成されている。
 このテーパ面162は、次のように作用する。すなわち、テーパ面162に沿ってOリング140をリング溝161側に押し込むことで、Oリング140をリング溝161に容易に案内できる。
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a ring groove 161 and a tapered surface 162 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer conductor 160.
The ring groove 161 is a groove cut for arranging the O-ring 140, and is formed all around the outer conductor.
The tapered surface 162 is a surface formed above the ring groove 161. The tapered surface 162 is a surface whose diameter is increased as it approaches the ring groove 161 and is formed all around the outer conductor.
The tapered surface 162 acts as follows. That is, by pushing the O-ring 140 toward the ring groove 161 along the tapered surface 162, the O-ring 140 can be easily guided to the ring groove 161.
[ケーシングの詳細構図]
 図3、図6及び図7に示すように、ケーシング170は、軸線X1方向に延びる中空の筒状部分とフランジ部分とが一体になった部材とされている。ケーシング170は、絶縁性を有している。ケーシング170は、例えば樹脂製である。樹脂成形とすることで、外観色を容易に変更できたり、仕様に応じて形状を容易に変更できたりする。
[Detailed composition of casing]
As shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 7, the casing 170 is a member in which a hollow tubular portion extending in the axis X1 direction and a flange portion are integrated. The casing 170 has an insulating property. The casing 170 is made of, for example, resin. By using resin molding, the appearance color can be easily changed, and the shape can be easily changed according to the specifications.
 ケーシング170の内部には、外部導体160が収容・保持される外部導体収容部174が形成されている。 Inside the casing 170, an outer conductor accommodating portion 174 in which the outer conductor 160 is accommodated and held is formed.
 ケーシング170の一端側は、外形状が径方向に拡大したフランジ部分とされている。
 フランジ部分には、ケーシング170をカメラケース180に固定するためのネジを通す固定用貫通孔171が形成されている。また、フランジ部分の下面には、ケーシング用Oリング189(図2参照)を配置するための円環状のケーシング用リング溝172が形成されている。
One end side of the casing 170 is a flange portion whose outer shape is expanded in the radial direction.
A fixing through hole 171 through which a screw for fixing the casing 170 to the camera case 180 is passed is formed in the flange portion. Further, on the lower surface of the flange portion, an annular casing ring groove 172 for arranging the casing O-ring 189 (see FIG. 2) is formed.
[ケーブルコネクタの詳細構造]
 以上の通り説明した、コンタクトピン120、ゴムブッシュ130、Oリング140、インシュレータ150、外部導体160及びケーシング170等の各部品によって、ケーブルコネクタ110は構成されている。以下、ケーブルコネクタ110の詳細構造について説明する。
[Detailed structure of cable connector]
The cable connector 110 is composed of parts such as the contact pin 120, the rubber bush 130, the O-ring 140, the insulator 150, the outer conductor 160, and the casing 170 described above. Hereinafter, the detailed structure of the cable connector 110 will be described.
 図3に示すように、軸線X1方向に延在したコンタクトピン120は、軸線X1方向に沿って、ゴムブッシュ130及び筒状のインシュレータ150に挿通されている。 As shown in FIG. 3, the contact pin 120 extending in the axis X1 direction is inserted into the rubber bush 130 and the tubular insulator 150 along the axis X1 direction.
 コンタクトピン120は、ゴムブッシュ130の弾性によって、挿通孔131に対して隙間なく密着している。これによって、中実のコンタクトピン120とゴムブッシュ130との間における防水性を確保している。
 なお、仮にコンタクトピン120が中空の場合はコンタクトピン120の内側が水路となり得るので、コンタクトピン120をゴムブッシュ130に挿通しただけでは防水性を確保できない。
The contact pin 120 is in close contact with the insertion hole 131 without a gap due to the elasticity of the rubber bush 130. This ensures waterproofness between the solid contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130.
If the contact pin 120 is hollow, the inside of the contact pin 120 can be a water channel, so that the waterproof property cannot be ensured only by inserting the contact pin 120 into the rubber bush 130.
 コンタクトピン120が挿通されたゴムブッシュ130及び筒状のインシュレータ150は、外部導体160内に形成されたシール収容部164に収容・保持されている。
 このとき、ゴムブッシュ130の外周面に形成された凸条部132は、シール収容部164を画定する外部導体160の内壁に対して弾性的に潰れている。これにより、ゴムブッシュ130と外部導体160との密着性が高くなり、ゴムブッシュ130と外部導体160との間における防水性が向上する。
The rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted and the tubular insulator 150 are housed and held in the seal housing portion 164 formed in the outer conductor 160.
At this time, the convex portion 132 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rubber bush 130 is elastically crushed with respect to the inner wall of the outer conductor 160 defining the seal accommodating portion 164. As a result, the adhesion between the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 is increased, and the waterproof property between the rubber bush 130 and the outer conductor 160 is improved.
 ゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150に挿通されたコンタクトピン120は、一端(図3における上端)がインシュレータ150から突出して、他端(図3における下端)がゴムブッシュ130から突出している。
 ゴムブッシュ130から突出したコンタクトピン120の他端は、外部導体160内に形成された基板側コネクタ嵌合部165まで到達している。これにより、図2に示すように、基板側コネクタ嵌合部165に嵌合された基板側コネクタ183にコンタクトピン120を挿入できる。
One end (upper end in FIG. 3) of the contact pin 120 inserted through the rubber bush 130 and the insulator 150 protrudes from the insulator 150, and the other end (lower end in FIG. 3) protrudes from the rubber bush 130.
The other end of the contact pin 120 protruding from the rubber bush 130 reaches the substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 formed in the outer conductor 160. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, the contact pin 120 can be inserted into the board-side connector 183 fitted to the board-side connector fitting portion 165.
 図3に示すように、コンタクトピン120が挿通されたゴムブッシュ130及びインシュレータ150を保持した外部導体160は、ケーシング170内に形成された外部導体収容部174に収容・保持される。
 このとき、外部導体160の基板側コネクタ嵌合部165が形成されている部分(外部導体160の下部)は、ケーシング170の下面から外部に突出している。
As shown in FIG. 3, the outer conductor 160 holding the rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted and the insulator 150 is housed and held in the outer conductor accommodating portion 174 formed in the casing 170.
At this time, the portion of the outer conductor 160 in which the substrate-side connector fitting portion 165 is formed (lower part of the outer conductor 160) protrudes outward from the lower surface of the casing 170.
 外部導体160のリング溝161には、Oリング140が嵌め込まれている。Oリング140は、外部導体160のリング溝161及びケーシング170に密着しており、外部導体160とケーシング170との間における防水性を確保している。 An O-ring 140 is fitted in the ring groove 161 of the outer conductor 160. The O-ring 140 is in close contact with the ring groove 161 of the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170, ensuring waterproofness between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170.
 以上のように構成されたケーブルコネクタ110は、図1及び図2に示すように、上部カメラケース180Aの上面に設けられる。
 このとき、ケーシング170の下面から突出したケーブルコネクタ110の下部(外部導体160の下部)は、上部カメラケース180Aに形成された貫通孔181を介して、実装基板182が収容されたカメラケース180内の空間まで挿入されている。
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cable connector 110 configured as described above is provided on the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A.
At this time, the lower portion of the cable connector 110 (lower portion of the outer conductor 160) protruding from the lower surface of the casing 170 is inside the camera case 180 in which the mounting substrate 182 is housed via the through hole 181 formed in the upper camera case 180A. It is inserted up to the space of.
 図2に示すように、基板側コネクタ嵌合部165の内側には、実装基板182の基板側コネクタ183が嵌合されている。このとき、基板側コネクタ183のシールド185に形成されたバネ部185Aが基板側コネクタ嵌合部165の内周面に弾性的に接触する。これによって、外部導体160がシールド185と接続される。
 また、基板側コネクタ183の嵌合と同時に、コンタクトピン120が基板側コネクタ183内に挿入される。このとき、基板側コンタクトピン186がコンタクトピン120の外周面に弾性的に接触する。これによって、コンタクトピン120が基板側コンタクトピン186と接続される。
 以上により、ケーブルコネクタ110が基板側コネクタ183と電気的に接続されることになり、結果として、ケーブルコネクタ110が実装基板182と電気的に接続されることになる。
As shown in FIG. 2, the board-side connector 183 of the mounting board 182 is fitted inside the board-side connector fitting portion 165. At this time, the spring portion 185A formed on the shield 185 of the board-side connector 183 elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the board-side connector fitting portion 165. As a result, the outer conductor 160 is connected to the shield 185.
Further, at the same time as the substrate-side connector 183 is fitted, the contact pin 120 is inserted into the substrate-side connector 183. At this time, the substrate-side contact pin 186 elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the contact pin 120. As a result, the contact pin 120 is connected to the substrate side contact pin 186.
As described above, the cable connector 110 is electrically connected to the board side connector 183, and as a result, the cable connector 110 is electrically connected to the mounting board 182.
 ケーシング170のケーシング用リング溝172には、ケーシング用Oリング189が配置されている。ケーシング用Oリング189は、ケーシング用リング溝172及び上部カメラケース180Aの上面に密着しており、ケーシング170と上部カメラケース180Aの間における防水性を確保している。 A casing O-ring 189 is arranged in the casing ring groove 172 of the casing 170. The casing O-ring 189 is in close contact with the casing ring groove 172 and the upper surface of the upper camera case 180A, ensuring waterproofness between the casing 170 and the upper camera case 180A.
 図1に示すように、上部カメラケース180Aに設置されたケーブルコネクタ110は、ネジ等の締結部材によって上部カメラケース180Aに固定される。これにより、ケーブルコネクタ110、カメラケース180及び実装基板182を有するモジュールユニット100が構成される。 As shown in FIG. 1, the cable connector 110 installed in the upper camera case 180A is fixed to the upper camera case 180A by a fastening member such as a screw. As a result, the module unit 100 having the cable connector 110, the camera case 180, and the mounting board 182 is configured.
 本発明によれば、以下の効果を奏する。
 ケーブルコネクタ110は、中実のコンタクトピン120と、コンタクトピン120が挿通されたゴムブッシュ130と、ゴムブッシュ130を内側に密着させて保持した筒状の外部導体160と、を備えているので、ゴムブッシュ130によって、中実のコンタクトピン120とゴムブッシュ130との間、及び、外部導体160の内側とゴムブッシュ130との間における防水性を確保できる。
 また、外部導体160を内側に保持したケーシング170と、外部導体160とケーシング170との間に介装されたOリング140と、を備えているので、外部導体160とケーシング170との間における防水性を確保できる。これらによって、ケーブルコネクタ110の防水性を簡便な構造によって確保できる。
According to the present invention, the following effects are obtained.
Since the cable connector 110 includes a solid contact pin 120, a rubber bush 130 into which the contact pin 120 is inserted, and a tubular outer conductor 160 in which the rubber bush 130 is held in close contact with the inside, the cable connector 110 includes a solid contact pin 120. The rubber bush 130 can ensure waterproofness between the solid contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130, and between the inside of the outer conductor 160 and the rubber bush 130.
Further, since the casing 170 holding the outer conductor 160 inside and the O-ring 140 interposed between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 are provided, waterproofing between the outer conductor 160 and the casing 170 is provided. You can secure the sex. As a result, the waterproofness of the cable connector 110 can be ensured by a simple structure.
 また、ゴムブッシュ130及びOリング140として、例えば予め寸法精度が確保されたものを用いれば、個体差がなく安定的な防水を可能とすることができる。 Further, if the rubber bush 130 and the O-ring 140, for example, those whose dimensional accuracy is secured in advance are used, stable waterproofing can be achieved without individual differences.
 また、1つの外部導体160の内部にコンタクトピン120及びゴムブッシュ130を収容しているので、部品点数の削減や組立工数の削減が可能となる。 Further, since the contact pin 120 and the rubber bush 130 are housed inside one outer conductor 160, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the assembly man-hours.
 また、外部導体160を軸線X1方向に分割して構成する必要がないので、ケーシング170を介して導通させる必要もない。このため、ケーシング170の材料が金属に限定されず、例えば樹脂等の成形が容易な材料を選択することができる。 Further, since it is not necessary to divide the outer conductor 160 in the axis X1 direction and configure it, it is not necessary to conduct the conductor through the casing 170. Therefore, the material of the casing 170 is not limited to metal, and a material that can be easily molded, such as a resin, can be selected.
 また、ケーシング170を樹脂製とすることで、外観色の変更が容易に可能となる。また、ケーシング170の形状変更も容易に可能となる。 Also, by making the casing 170 made of resin, it is possible to easily change the appearance color. Further, the shape of the casing 170 can be easily changed.
 また、基板側コネクタ183は、挿通されたコンタクトピン120の外周面に対して弾性的に接触する基板側コンタクトピン186を有しているので、コンタクトピン120を単純な中実の長尺部材としても、弾性変形する基板側コンタクトピン186によってコンタクトピン120との接触を保つことができる。
 また、基板側コネクタ183は、嵌合された外部導体160の内周面に対して弾性的に接触するバネ部185Aを有しているので、外部導体160に基板側コネクタ183との接触を保つための特別な機構を設けることなく、弾性変形するバネ部185Aによって外部導体160との接触を保つことができる。
Further, since the board-side connector 183 has a board-side contact pin 186 that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted contact pin 120, the contact pin 120 can be used as a simple solid long member. Also, the contact with the contact pin 120 can be maintained by the contact pin 186 on the substrate side that is elastically deformed.
Further, since the board-side connector 183 has a spring portion 185A that elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the fitted outer conductor 160, the outer conductor 160 keeps contact with the board-side connector 183. The contact with the outer conductor 160 can be maintained by the elastically deformable spring portion 185A without providing a special mechanism for the purpose.
[第2実施形態]
 第1実施形態では、ケーシング170と上部カメラケース180Aとが別部品で構成されているが、これらを一体に成形してもよい。すなわち、カメラケースを、外部導体を保持するケーシングとしても利用してもよい。
[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the casing 170 and the upper camera case 180A are composed of separate parts, but these may be integrally molded. That is, the camera case may also be used as a casing for holding the outer conductor.
 例えば、図8に示すモジュールユニット200のように、上面に外部導体収容部284が一体に形成されるように上部カメラケース280Aを作製して外部導体260を保持する構成としてもよい。
 この場合、Oリング240は、外部導体260及び上部カメラケース280Aの外部導体収容部284に密着しており、外部導体260と上部カメラケース280Aとの間における防水性を確保している。
For example, as in the module unit 200 shown in FIG. 8, the upper camera case 280A may be manufactured so that the outer conductor accommodating portion 284 is integrally formed on the upper surface, and the outer conductor 260 may be held.
In this case, the O-ring 240 is in close contact with the outer conductor 260 and the outer conductor accommodating portion 284 of the upper camera case 280A, ensuring waterproofness between the outer conductor 260 and the upper camera case 280A.
 本発明によれば、以下の効果を奏する。
 モジュールユニット200において、上部カメラケース280Aは、外部導体260を保持するケーシングの機能を有しているので、ケーシングを別途用意する必要がなく部品点数を削減することができる。
According to the present invention, the following effects are obtained.
In the module unit 200, the upper camera case 280A has a function of a casing for holding the outer conductor 260, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare a casing and the number of parts can be reduced.
100 モジュールユニット
110 ケーブルコネクタ
120 コンタクトピン(内部導体)
121 係止爪
130 ゴムブッシュ(第1シール部材)
131 挿通孔
132 凸条部
140 Oリング(第2シール部材)
150 インシュレータ(絶縁部材)
151 挿通孔
160 外部導体
161 リング溝
162 テーパ面
164 シール収容部
165 基板側コネクタ嵌合部
170 ケーシング
171 固定用貫通孔
172 ケーシング用リング溝
174 外部導体収容部
180 カメラケース(筐体)
180A 上部カメラケース
180B 下部カメラケース
181 貫通孔
182 実装基板
183 基板側コネクタ
184 基板側インシュレータ
185 シールド(シェル)
185A バネ部
186 基板側コンタクトピン
187 ピン挿入孔
189 ケーシング用Oリング
190 外部ケーブルコネクタ
191 外部ケーブル
200 モジュールユニット
240 Oリング
260 外部導体
280A 上部カメラケース
284 外部導体収容部
100 Module unit 110 Cable connector 120 Contact pin (internal conductor)
121 Locking claw 130 Rubber bush (first seal member)
131 Insertion hole 132 Convex 140 O-ring (second seal member)
150 Insulator (insulation member)
151 Insertion hole 160 External conductor 161 Ring groove 162 Tapered surface 164 Seal accommodating part 165 Board side connector fitting part 170 Casing 171 Fixing through hole 172 Casing ring groove 174 External conductor accommodating part 180 Camera case (housing)
180A Upper camera case 180B Lower camera case 181 Through hole 182 Mounting board 183 Board side connector 184 Board side insulator 185 Shield (shell)
185A Spring part 186 Board side contact pin 187 Pin insertion hole 189 Casing O-ring 190 External cable connector 191 External cable 200 Module unit 240 O-ring 260 External conductor 280A Upper camera case 284 External conductor housing part

Claims (5)

  1.  軸線方向に延びる中実の長尺部材とされた内部導体と、
     前記内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された第1シール部材と、
     前記第1シール部材を内側に密着させて保持した筒状の外部導体と、
     前記外部導体を内側に保持したケーシングと、
     前記外部導体と前記ケーシングとの間に介装された第2シール部材と、
    を備えているケーブルコネクタ。
    An internal conductor that is a solid long member extending in the axial direction,
    With the first seal member through which the internal conductor is inserted in the axial direction,
    A cylindrical outer conductor that holds the first seal member in close contact with the inside,
    A casing that holds the outer conductor inside, and
    A second sealing member interposed between the outer conductor and the casing,
    The cable connector is equipped with.
  2.  前記外部導体の内側に保持されるとともに前記内部導体が前記軸線方向に挿通された絶縁部材を備えている請求項1に記載のケーブルコネクタ。 The cable connector according to claim 1, further comprising an insulating member held inside the outer conductor and having the inner conductor inserted in the axial direction.
  3.  請求項1又は2に記載のケーブルコネクタと、
     前記外部導体が嵌合されるとともに前記内部導体が挿入される基板側コネクタが設けられた、所定のモジュールを駆動するための実装基板と、
     該実装基板を収容する筐体と、
    を備えているモジュールユニット。
    The cable connector according to claim 1 or 2,
    A mounting board for driving a predetermined module provided with a board-side connector into which the outer conductor is fitted and the inner conductor is inserted.
    A housing for accommodating the mounting board and
    Module unit equipped with.
  4.  前記ケーシングは、前記筐体と一体化されている請求項3に記載のモジュールユニット。 The module unit according to claim 3, wherein the casing is integrated with the casing.
  5.  前記基板側コネクタは、挿通された前記内部導体の外周面に対して弾性的に接触する片と、嵌合された前記外部導体の内周面に対して弾性的に接触するバネ部と、を有している請求項3又は4に記載のモジュールユニット。 The substrate-side connector has a piece that elastically contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inserted inner conductor and a spring portion that elastically contacts the inner peripheral surface of the fitted outer conductor. The module unit according to claim 3 or 4.
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