WO2023157894A1

WO2023157894A1 - Connector

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Publication number: WO2023157894A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/005344
Authority: WO
Inventors: 智彬早川; 伸祥天野; 健雄井田
Original assignee: 矢崎総業株式会社
Priority date: 2022-02-16
Filing date: 2023-02-15
Publication date: 2023-08-24
Also published as: JP7469344B2; JP2023119505A; CN118251810A

Abstract

This connector (1) comprises: a first connector (3); a second connector (5) that can fit with the first connector (3); and a slide member (2) that covers at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the first connector (3) and can slide along the connector fitting direction relative to the first connector (3), wherein the connector has a slide mechanism that allows fitting or fitting release between the first connector (3) and the second connector (5) by means of movement of the slide member (2) relative to the first connector (3), the first connector (3) has a terminal electrically connected to a terminal of the second connector (5), and a locking arm (81) provided to the outer circumferential surface covered by the slide member (2), and the slide member (2) has a locking part (82) to which the locking arm (81) locks at a midway stage of the movement relative to the first connector (3) for fitting release.

Description

connector

The present invention relates to connectors.

Conventionally, there have been proposals for connectors that allow male and female connectors to be mated and unmated (that is, mated and unmated) with a low insertion and extraction force. One of the conventional connectors has a gear on one connector and a rack gear on the other connector. (See

Patent Documents

1 and 2, for example).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-43743 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-9614

By the way, in general, a mechanism is provided to cut off the energization between the power supply and the load in order to ensure the safety of work such as maintenance of the electrical system. This is because, for example, if there is no time lag between turning on and off the power circuit switch and the signal circuit switch, sparks, arcs, and the like will occur due to residual current after the signal circuit switch is turned off.

In conventional connectors, the above-mentioned sparks, arcs, etc. are likely to occur when the male connector and female connector are disengaged (that is, when the connectors are disconnected). In particular, connectors with reduced insertion/removal force, such as those disclosed in

Patent Documents

1 and 2, have a short disconnection time between the male connector and the female connector, and the communication line and the power supply line are likely to be disconnected at the same time. Sparks, arcs, and the like are likely to occur due to

The connector according to the embodiment is excellent in work safety while reducing insertion/removal force.

A connector according to one embodiment comprises:
a first connector, a second connector that can be fitted with the first connector, and a connector that covers at least a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the first connector and is movable relative to the first connector along a connector fitting direction. A connector comprising a sliding member,
a slide mechanism capable of fitting or unfitting the first connector and the second connector by the relative movement of the slide member with respect to the first connector;
The first connector is
a terminal electrically connected to the terminal of the second connector;
a locking arm provided on the outer peripheral surface covered with the slide member;
The slide member
A locking portion is provided to lock the locking arm at an intermediate stage of the relative movement with respect to the first connector for releasing the mating.

According to the connector according to the matching embodiment, the mating of the first connector and the second connector or the mating release of the first connector and the second connector are performed by relatively moving the slide member with respect to the first connector. It has a sliding mechanism that takes place. This reduces the insertion/removal force applied when the first connector and the second connector are mated or unmated.
Further, in the connector configured as described above, during the relative movement of the slide member with respect to the first connector in order to release the mating of the first connector and the second connector, the lock arm of the first connector and the slide member are disengaged. The locking portion is configured to be locked. In other words, in the connector having the above configuration, the disengagement operation temporarily stops in the middle of disengagement of the engagement between the first connector and the second connector. As a result, it is possible to give time (that is, a time lag) to release the mating of the first connector and the second connector, and the occurrence of sparks, arcs, etc. due to the current remaining in the terminals of the first connector and the second connector. can be suppressed.
As described above, the connector having the above configuration is excellent in work safety while reducing insertion/removal force.

The halfway stage of the relative movement of the slide member with respect to the first connector for releasing the fitting of the first connector and the second connector means the halfway stage of releasing the fitting between the first connector and the second connector. .

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector according to one embodiment of the invention. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the connector shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a state in which a slide member is removed from the first connector shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the first connector shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, showing a state where the first connector and the second connector start to be fitted together. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1, showing a state in which the first connector and the second connector are completely fitted. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view along BB in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram corresponding to a portion C of FIG. 7, showing a mating start state. FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to part C of FIG. 7, showing an intermediate stage of disengagement of the first connector and the second connector. FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 9 of a connector according to another embodiment.

<Embodiment>
An example of an embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector 1 according to one embodiment of the invention. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the connector 1 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first connector 3 shown in FIG. 2 with the slide member 2 removed. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the first connector 3 shown in FIG. 2. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 (in particular, FIGS. 2 and 4), a connector 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first connector 3, a second connector 5, and a A slide member 2 relatively movable along the connector fitting direction, a transmission gear member 6 rotatably supported on a support shaft 32 of a first connector 3, and a first rack gear portion 23 provided on the slide member 2. and a second rack gear portion 53 provided on the second connector 5 .

The first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are fitted and connected to each other by abutting their tip portions.

The first connector 3 has a housing 31 and female terminals 43, as shown in FIG. The housing 31 is molded from an electrically insulating synthetic resin. The female terminal 43 is made of a conductive metal material and has a cylindrical rod shape. The female terminal 43 is an energizing terminal connected to a male terminal 60, which will be described later. The first connector 3 further has communication terminals (not shown).

The female terminal 43 is housed in a terminal housing chamber 40 formed behind the housing 31 . A connecting end of the female terminal 43 accommodated in the terminal accommodating chamber 40 is engaged with a guide portion 46 provided at the tip of the housing 31 . After the packing 42 is attached to the outer periphery of the tip of the guide portion 46 , the front holder 41 is fixed to the tip of the guide portion 46 . A connection hole 49 of the female terminal 43 communicates with a guide hole of the guide portion 46 . A male terminal 60 can be inserted through the guide hole of the guide portion 46 to which the front holder 41 is fixed at the tip.

In addition, the female terminal 43 has a joint hole 48 formed at the rear end thereof, and the conductor of the power supply cable 45 pulled out from the rear end of the housing 31 is inserted into the joint hole 48 and connected by caulking. (see FIG. 7). A seal member 70 is attached to the power supply cable 45 drawn out from the rear end of the housing 31 and is liquid-tightly sealed to the housing 31 . Separation of the sealing member 70 is restricted by a rear holder 47 attached to the rear end of the housing 31 .

The housing 31 is integrally formed with a tubular portion 37 having an elliptical cross section and a slide support portion 38 having a rectangular cross section provided on the outer peripheral side of the tubular portion 37 .

A rack insertion groove 35 extending rearward from the front end in the connector fitting direction is formed on the upper surface of the slide support part 38, and a base part 55 of a second rack gear part 53 (to be described later) is inserted in the connector fitting direction. A rack guide 33 extending halfway along the rack insertion groove 35 in the connector fitting direction projects from the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 . A slide locking portion 33a is projected from the upper surface of the rear end of the rack guide 33 in the connector fitting direction. Further, a support shaft 32 for rotatably supporting the transmission gear member 6 is vertically provided on the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 .

Furthermore, a cantilever-like locking arm 81 is provided on the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 . The locking arm 81 is provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the slide support portion 38 in the connector fitting direction, and is elastically deformable so as to approach the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 (downward in the plane of FIG. 4). .

A pair of slide guide grooves 34 are recessed along the connector fitting direction on both side surfaces of the slide support portion 38 along the upper surface side and the lower surface side, respectively. Further, on both side surfaces of the slide support portion 38, slide restriction grooves 36 extending rearward from the front end in the connector fitting direction are recessed. The rear end side of the slide restricting groove 36 in the connector fitting direction does not communicate with the rear surface of the slide support portion 38 and forms a dead end.

The transmission gear member 6 rotatably supported by the support shaft 32 of the housing 31 is formed in a substantially fan shape, and has a shaft hole 61 supported by the support shaft 32 and a driven gear member 6 meshing with the first rack gear portion 23 . It has a gear portion 63 and a main driving gear portion 65 provided on the opposite side of the driven gear portion 63 with the support shaft 32 interposed therebetween and meshing with the second rack gear portion 53 . Here, the gear ratio of the driven gear portion 63 is made larger than the gear ratio of the main driving gear portion 65 .

The second connector 5 has a housing 51 and male terminals 60 . The housing 51 is molded from an electrically insulating synthetic resin and has a hood portion 51a. A pair of fitting holes 59 having a circular cross section are formed inside the receptacle 51a, and a male terminal 60 is provided at the center of these fitting holes 59 along the axial direction. A male terminal 60 protruding from the rear end of the second connector 5 is connected to a circuit such as a power supply. That is, the male terminal 60 is a terminal for conducting electricity. The second connector 5 further has communication terminals (not shown) connected to circuits such as signals. The communication terminals of the second connector 5 are electrically connected to the communication terminals of the first connector 3 .

A packing 77 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rear portion of the housing 51 , and separation of the packing 77 is restricted by a rear holder 75 .

A second rack gear portion 53 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 51 and extends rearward from the front end in the connector fitting direction. The second rack gear portion 53 of the housing 51 is formed at the upper end of a base portion 55 extending along the connector fitting direction of the receptacle portion 51a. Therefore, when the second connector 5 is fitted to the first connector 3 , the second rack gear portion 53 protrudes from the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 of the housing 31 through the rack insertion groove 35 , and the transmission gear member 6 is driven. It can mesh with the gear portion 65 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the slide member 2 is a frame having a U-shaped cross section and having three planes that substantially cover the upper surface and both side surfaces of the slide support portion 38 of the housing 31 . A first rack gear portion 23 is formed on the inner wall surface at one internal corner of the slide member 2 so as to extend along the connector fitting direction. On both inner wall surfaces of the slide member 2, slide guide rails 24, which are slidably fitted correspondingly to the slide guide grooves 34 recessed on both side surfaces of the slide support portion 38, protrude along the connector fitting direction. is set. Further, slide projections 26 which are slidably fitted in correspondence with the slide restriction grooves 36 formed in the both side surfaces of the slide support portion 38 project from the front end portions in the connector fitting direction of both inner wall surfaces of the slide member 2 . is set.

The upper wall of the slide member 2 is formed with a slide locking portion 25 consisting of a pair of flexible arms formed by a pair of slits extending rearward from the front end in the connector fitting direction. A stopper projection 27 and an abutment projection 28 project downward from the upper wall at the free end of the slide locking portion 25 .

Furthermore, a locking portion 82 is provided on the upper wall of the slide member 2 . A locking projection 83 projecting short toward the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 is provided on the surface of the locking portion 82 facing the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 (that is, the lower surface of the lock portion 82) ( See Figure 7). The locking projection 83 is provided at a position corresponding to the locking arm 81 so as to be able to lock the locking arm 81 in the middle of disengagement of the fitting between the first connector 3 and the second connector 5, which will be described later. (See FIG. 9).

An unlocking piece 84 consisting of a flexible arm formed by a substantially rectangular U-shaped slit is formed on the upper wall of the slide member 2 . The unlocking piece 84 can be elastically deformed so as to approach the upper surface of the slide support portion 38 (toward the right side of the paper surface of FIG. 7). The unlocking piece 84 corresponds to the locking arm 81 so that it can come into contact with the locking arm 81 when it is elastically deformed during the disengagement of the fitting between the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 . (see FIG. 9).

Further, a plurality of non-slip ribs 30 extending in a direction crossing the connector fitting direction are protruding from both outer wall surfaces of the slide member 2 . A slider 29 that constitutes a fitting assurance mechanism for the slide member 2 is provided on one side wall of the slide member 2 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the slide member 2 is inserted from the front of the housing 31 in the connector fitting direction so that the slide guide rails 24 are fitted into the slide guide grooves 34 of the slide support portions 38, respectively.

When the slide member 2 is inserted by a predetermined amount, the stopper projection 27 of the slide locking portion 25 comes into contact with the slide locking portion 33a of the rack guide 33, but the slide locking portion 25 moves upward due to the action of the inner tapered surface. The elastic deformation allows the stopper projection 27 to pass through the slide locking portion 33a.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the slide projection 26 slidably fitted into the slide restriction groove 36 reaches the rear end of the slide restriction groove 36, the slide member 2 is restricted from moving rearward in the connector fitting direction. be done. When the slide member 2 is moved forward in the connector fitting direction, the stopper projection 27 of the slide locking portion 25 comes into contact with the slide locking portion 33a. 25 cannot be elastically deformed upward, and its movement is restricted. Therefore, the slide member 2 is held at the initial position with respect to the first connector 3 by the locking of the pair of

slide locking portions

25 and 33a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the slide member 2 is inserted by a predetermined amount, the locking arm 81 is positioned forward of the locking projection 83 in the connector fitting direction. At this time, the upper end of the locking arm 81 is located above the lower end of the locking protrusion 83 of the locking portion 82 . Therefore, when the slide member 2 moves so as to be held in the initial position with respect to the first connector 3 , the locking arm 81 comes into contact with the locking projection 83 . Further, if the slide member 2 continues to move, the locking arm 81 is pushed downward by the locking protrusion 83, and the locking arm 81 is elastically deformed downward. As the slide member 2 continues to move, the locking arm 81 passes through the locking projection 83 and then recovers from elastic deformation and is positioned behind the locking projection 83 in the connector fitting direction (Fig. 7).

Then, the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 to which the slide member 2 is attached in this manner can be fitted to each other by abutting the tip portions thereof.

When connecting the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 of the connector 1, the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are slightly connected, and as shown in FIG. The portion 65 is engaged with the second rack gear portion 53 of the second connector 5 .

At this time, the distal end portion of the second rack gear portion 53, through which the base portion 55 is inserted and guided in the rack insertion groove 35 of the slide support portion 38, abuts against the contact projection 28 of the slide locking portion 25 as a release portion, thereby sliding locking. The portion 25 is elastically deformed upward. Therefore, the stopper projection 27 formed on the slide locking portion 25 also moves upward, and the movement restriction of the slide member 2 by the slide locking portion 33a is released. Therefore, the slide member 2 can be moved forward in the connector fitting direction.

Therefore, when the slide member 2, which is relatively movable with respect to the first connector 3, is moved in the connector fitting direction (leftward direction in FIG. 5), the first rack gear portion 23 provided on the slide member 2 moves the first connector 3. The driven gear portion 63 of the transmission gear member 6 pivotally supported by is rotated counterclockwise in FIG.

By rotating the transmission gear member 6 , the main driving gear portion 65 provided on the side opposite to the driven gear portion 63 moves the second rack gear portion 53 provided on the housing 51 of the second connector 5 to the first connector 3 . to the fitting direction (right direction in FIG. 5).

Therefore, by moving the slide member 2 in the connector fitting direction, the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 can be completely fitted as shown in FIG.

When the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are to be disengaged from each other, the transmission gear member 6 is moved by moving the slide member 2 with respect to the first connector 3 in a direction opposite to the connector fitting direction. Rotating in a direction opposite to the mating direction, the main driving gear portion 65 releases (that is, separates) the second rack gear portion 53 provided in the housing 51 of the second connector 5 from the first connector 3 . can be moved in any direction.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9, when the connector 1 continues to move to release the mating between the first connector 3 and the second connector 5, the connector 1 is in the middle of the movement (that is, before the mating is released). , the locking arm 81 of the first connector 3 is locked to the locking protrusion 83 of the locking portion 82 of the second connector. Specifically, the front end portion of the locking arm 81 in the connector fitting direction and the rear end portion of the locking protrusion 83 in the connector fitting direction are brought into contact with each other, so that the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are fitted. Movement in the direction to release the coupling is restricted.

In this state (intermediate disengagement stage shown in FIG. 9), when the unlocking piece 84 is pushed downward from above, the unlocking piece 84 elastically deforms downward and comes into contact with the locking arm 81. do. Further, when the unlocking piece 84 is pushed downward, the locking arm 81 can be elastically deformed downward via the unlocking piece 84, and the engagement between the locking arm 81 and the locking projection 83 can be prevented. can be unblocked.

Then, while releasing the locking between the locking arm 81 and the locking projection 83 (that is, while maintaining the state in which the locking release piece 84 is pushed downward from above), the first connector 3 and the second connector 3 are separated from each other. When the connector 5 is relatively disengaged, the upper end of the locking arm 81 slips into the locking projection 83 . It should be noted that when the locking projection 83 slips into the upper end of the locking arm 81, the locking between the locking arm 81 and the locking projection 83 is released, so the unlocking piece 84 need not be operated. . In this state, if the movement is further continued, the locking arm 81 slips through the locking projection 83 and then recovers from the elastic deformation, so that the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are disengaged from each other. .

Here, for example, when the connection of the communication terminals of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 is released (that is, cut off) in the middle stage of mating release shown in FIG. A time (that is, a time lag) can be provided between the disconnection of the male terminal 60 and the time. Further, if the connection of the communication terminals of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 is not released in the middle stage of releasing the mating shown in FIG. can have

As described above, in the midway stage of mating release shown in FIG. 9, the communication terminals of the first connector 3 and the communication terminals of the second connector 5 may be connected or disconnected. good.

9, when the communication terminals of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are located inside the receptacle 51a, the communication terminals are cut and the female terminals are removed. 43 and male terminal 60 may be cut at the same time. In other words, in the case described above, since sparks, arcs, and the like are generated in the hood portion 51a, it can be said that work safety is ensured.

Here, the slide mechanism of this embodiment includes the transmission gear member 6, the first rack gear portion 23, the driven gear portion 63, the main driving gear portion 65, and the second rack gear portion 53. mechanism.

According to the connector 1 of this embodiment, when the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are mated or when the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are unmated, the slide member 2 is moved to the first connector 3. This is done by moving relative to the This reduces the insertion/removal force that is applied when the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are engaged or disengaged.

Further, in the connector 1 , the lock arm 81 of the first connector 3 is disengaged during the relative movement of the slide member 2 with respect to the first connector 3 to release the engagement of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 . and the locking portion 82 (specifically, the locking projection 83) of the slide member 2 are locked. In other words, in the connector 1, the disengagement operation of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 is temporarily stopped in the middle of disengagement of the engagement. As a result, it is possible to give time (that is, a time lag) to release the mating of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5, and for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of sparks, arcs, etc. due to the current remaining in the communication terminals. .

As described above, the connector 1 according to this embodiment is excellent in work safety while reducing the insertion/removal force.

Furthermore, according to the connector 1 of this embodiment, the slide member 2 elastically deforms the locking arm 81 locked to the locking projection 83 , thereby locking the locking arm 81 and the locking projection 83 . It has an unlocking piece 84 capable of unlocking. In other words, the locking arm 81 locked to the locking protrusion 83 is elastically deformed by operating the unlocking piece 84 in the middle of the disengagement of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 . , the locking between the locking arm 81 and the locking projection 83 can be released. Thus, the connector 1 according to this embodiment is also excellent in workability.

Furthermore, according to the connector 1 according to the present embodiment, by making the gear ratio of the driven gear portion 63 of the transmission gear member 6 larger than the gear ratio of the main driving gear portion 65 of the transmission gear member 6, a power boosting effect is generated. and the fitting work force can be reduced.

In addition, further effects of the connector 1 according to this embodiment will be described below.

According to the connector 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are not mated, the slide member 2 is held at the initial position by the locking of the pair of

slide locking portions

25 and 33a. Therefore, when the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 are fitted together, the first rack gear portion 23 and the second rack gear portion 53, and the driven gear portion 63 and the main driving gear portion 65 of the transmission gear member 6 are securely engaged. can be engaged.

Furthermore, according to the connector 1 according to the present embodiment, the locking of the pair of

slide locking portions

25 and 33a for holding the slide member 2 in the initial position is the releasing portion when both housings are fitted together. Since it is released by the tip portion of the second rack gear portion 53, workability is good.

Furthermore, according to the connector 1 according to the present embodiment, the transmission gear member 6 is rotated by the slide member 2 that can move relative to the first connector 3 along the connector fitting direction. The rotation trajectory that exceeds the physical size of the connector like the connector is eliminated, and the operation space can be reduced.

Furthermore, according to the connector 1 according to the present embodiment, the first rack gear portion 23 and the second rack gear portion 53, and the driven gear portion 63 and the main driving gear portion 65 of the transmission gear member 6 transmit power through meshing teeth. do. Therefore, the movement is smooth, and since the load is shared by the plurality of teeth and the contact points, it is also advantageous in terms of strength.

<Other forms>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified, improved, etc. as appropriate. In addition, the material, shape, size, number, location, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiment are arbitrary and not limited as long as the present invention can be achieved.

As shown in FIG. 10, the locking arm 81a may be provided with a locking projection 81b projecting short upward, and furthermore, the locking portion 82a may not be provided with the locking projection. In this case, the locking projection 81b of the locking arm 81a and the locking portion 82a are locked.

That is, in the midway stage of disengagement of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5, the front end portion of the locking projection 81b in the connector fitting direction and the rear end portion of the locking portion 82a in the connector fitting direction are in contact with each other. As a result, the movement of the first connector 3 and the second connector 5 in the disengagement direction is restricted.

Here, the features of the connector according to the present embodiment described above are summarized and listed briefly in [1] to [2] below.
[1]
a first connector (3), a second connector (5) that can be fitted with the first connector, covering at least a part of an outer peripheral surface of the first connector and a connector fitting direction with respect to the first connector. A connector (1) comprising a sliding member (2) relatively movable along
It has a slide mechanism capable of fitting or unfitting the first connector (3) and the second connector (5) by the relative movement of the slide member (2) with respect to the first connector (3). ,
The first connector (3) is
a terminal (female terminal 43, communication terminal) electrically connected to the terminal (male terminal 60, communication terminal) of the second connector (5);
locking arms (81, 81a) provided on the outer peripheral surface covered with the slide member (2);
The slide member (2) is
Locking portions (82, 82a, locking projections 83) to which the locking arms (81, 81a) are locked in the middle of the relative movement with respect to the first connector (3) for releasing the mating. ),
Connector (1).
[2]
In the connector (1) according to [1] above,
The locking arms (81, 81a) are elastically deformable,
The slide member (2) is
At the intermediate stage, the locking arms (81, 81a) locked to the locking portions (82, 82a, the locking projections 83) are elastically deformed so that the locking arms (81, 81a) and Having an unlocking piece (84) capable of unlocking the locking portion (82, 82a, locking projection 83),
Connector (1).

Furthermore, the features of the connector disengagement method according to the present embodiment described above will be described in [3] below.
[3]
A method for disconnecting the first connector (3) and the second connector (5) in the connector (1) according to [1] or [2] above, comprising:
a step of moving the slide member (2) relative to the first connector (3) for the disengagement;
In the intermediate stage, the locking release piece (84) is operated to elastically deform the locking arms (81, 81a) locked to the locking portions (82, 82a, locking projections 83). and releasing the locking between the locking arms (81, 81a) and the locking portions (82, 82a, locking projections 83),
Unmating method.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

This application is based on a Japanese patent application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-022453) filed on February 16, 2022, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

According to one embodiment, it is possible to provide a connector that is excellent in work safety while reducing the insertion/removal force. The present invention having this effect is useful for connectors.

1 connector 2 slide member 3 first connector 5 second connector 6 transmission gear member 23 first rack gear portion 31 housing 43 female terminal 51 housing 51a hood portion 53 second rack gear portion 60 male terminal 63 driven gear portion 65 main

driving gear portion

81, 81a locking arm

81b locking projection

82, 82a locking portion 83 locking projection 84 unlocking piece

Claims

a first connector, a second connector that can be fitted with the first connector, and a connector that covers at least a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the first connector and is movable relative to the first connector along a connector fitting direction. A connector comprising a sliding member,
a slide mechanism capable of fitting or unfitting the first connector and the second connector by the relative movement of the slide member with respect to the first connector;
The first connector is
a terminal electrically connected to the terminal of the second connector;
a locking arm provided on the outer peripheral surface covered with the slide member;
The slide member
a locking portion that locks the locking arm at an intermediate stage of the relative movement with respect to the first connector for releasing the mating;
connector.
A connector according to claim 1, wherein
The locking arm is configured to be elastically deformable,
The slide member
An unlocking piece capable of elastically deforming the locking arm locked to the locking portion at the intermediate stage to unlock the locking arm and the locking portion,
connector.