TWI894596B - Electrical connector buckle sleeve structure - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure includes an insulating snap-on sleeve, an electrical connector, and a connecting wire set. The snap-on sleeve has a hollow inner snap-on sleeve body with a first port and a second port at both ends. The electrical connector is connected to the snap-on sleeve body at the first port, and the connecting wire set is composed of several connecting wires and is inserted into the snap-on sleeve body through the second port. Connecting to an electrical connector, the first port is provided with at least one latching portion, with a pressing end and a latching edge at each end. The electrical connector can be mated with a mating connector in a male-female manner. The mating connector is recessed with at least one latching groove that mates with the latching edge. Pressing the pressing end temporarily raises the latching edge. After the electrical connector and the mating connector are connected, the pressing end is released, and the latching edge is locked in the latching groove.

Description

Electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure

The present invention relates to an electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure, and more particularly to an electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure that facilitates the assembly of an electrical connector and its wiring and provides a snap-on effect.

Connectors are commonly used in current or signal transmission. The currents and signals they need to transmit are complex, and a wide variety of connectors are required to connect to electrical and signal cables. Connectors require male-female mating to transmit current and signals. To ensure high-quality transmission, connector terminals must be prevented from loosening. Therefore, connector improvements are needed to ensure flexible assembly and prevent loosening, facilitating connector manufacturing and maintenance, and improving product quality.

With this in mind, the inventors conceived of the invention and, drawing upon years of experience, devised a design. After extensive research, sample testing, and numerous revisions and improvements, they ultimately launched the present invention.

The present invention provides an electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure that facilitates the assembly of an electrical connector and its wiring, provides a snap-on function, and can be used as an assembly medium. It can also be used to hold and enhance the stability of the connector during connection through the snap-on function.

The electrical connector snap sleeve structure of the present invention comprises a snap sleeve, an electrical connector and a connecting wire set, wherein the snap sleeve has a snap sleeve body with a hollow interior, the two ends of the snap sleeve body are divided into a first port and a second port, the electrical connector is combined with the snap sleeve body at the first port, and the connecting wire set is composed of several connecting wires and is inserted into the snap sleeve body through the second port and connected to the The electrical connector is connected to the first port, and a snap portion is provided at each end of the snap portion. The snap portion has a pressing end and a snap edge, respectively. The electrical connector can be male-female mated with a mating connector. The mating connector is recessed with at least one snap groove that mates with the snap edge. Pressing the pressing end temporarily raises the snap edge. After the electrical connector is connected to the mating connector, the pressing end is released, causing the snap edge to snap into the snap groove.

The difference from the first embodiment is that the electrical connector is locked to the first port using a number of screws, thereby coupling the electrical connector to the snap-on sleeve.

The second embodiment differs in that the electrical connector is locked to the first port using a number of screws, and adhesive is injected into the body of the snap-on sleeve to join the electrical connector, the connecting wire assembly, and the snap-on sleeve.

The third embodiment differs in that an adhesive is injected into the snap-on sleeve body to bond the electrical connector, the connecting wire assembly, and the snap-on sleeve.

The first major function of the present invention is that the snap sleeve facilitates the connection between the electrical connector and the connecting cable assembly. Depending on the needs, the connecting cable is used to transmit current or signals. The snap sleeve helps confine the connecting cable to the second port, thereby avoiding wiring tangles. The snap sleeve is easy to grip, and the snap edge locks into the snap groove, preventing the electrical connector from separating from the mating connector.

A second major benefit of the present invention is that the electrical connector can be screwed onto the first port, or the electrical connector, connecting cable set, and the snap sleeve can be joined together by injecting adhesive into the snap sleeve body. This provides users with more flexible connection options. Therefore, during production, any electrical connector and connecting cable set can be selected as needed, using the snap sleeve as a medium to connect the two while also providing the ability to snap onto the mating connector.

Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the associated drawings.

Parts of this invention:

(10): snap-on sleeve

(11): snap-on sleeve body

(111): First port

(112): Second port

(12): Buckle part

(121): Press the end

(122): Buckle edge

(20):Electrical connector

(21): Screws

(30):Connecting wire set

(31):Connecting wire

(40):Matching connector

(41): snap slot

(50):Adhesive

[Figure 1] is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention before bonding.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in its combined state.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in its combined state.

Figure 6 is an exploded view of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention in its combined state.

Figure 8 is one of the schematic diagrams showing the connection between the present invention and a mating connector.

Figure 9 is the second schematic diagram of the present invention connected to a mating connector.

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing the buckle edge of the present invention being locked in the buckle slot.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the press-lock buckle of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the actual holding state of the present invention.

To help you, the Review Committee, gain a deeper understanding of the purpose, features, and efficacy of this invention, please provide the following detailed description with the accompanying diagrams:

Generally, according to the present invention, please refer to Figures 1 to 4. The present invention provides an electrical connector snap sleeve structure, which includes an insulating snap sleeve (10), an electrical connector (20) and a connecting wire set (30), wherein the snap sleeve (10) has a snap sleeve body (11) with a hollow interior, and the two ends of the snap sleeve body (11) are divided into a first port (111) and a second port (112). The electrical connector (20) is combined with the snap sleeve body (11) at the first port (111), and the connecting wire set (30) is composed of a number of connecting wires (31) and is inserted into the snap sleeve body (11) through the second port (112) to connect with the electrical connector (20);

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this is the first embodiment of the present invention. The electrical connector (20) is locked on the first port (111) by a number of screws (21), thereby combining the electrical connector (20) with the snap sleeve (10);

As shown in FIG. 5 , this is the second embodiment of the present invention. The electrical connector (20) is locked to the first port (111) by means of a number of screws (21), and an adhesive (50) is injected into the snap sleeve body (11) to combine the electrical connector (20), the connecting wire assembly (30) and the snap sleeve (10);

As shown in Figures 6 to 7, this is the third embodiment of the present invention, where an adhesive (50) is injected into the snap sleeve body (11) to combine the electrical connector (20), the connecting wire assembly (30) and the snap sleeve (10);

As shown in Figures 8 to 12, at least one latch portion (12) is provided at the first port (111), and the latch portion (12) has a pressing end (121) and a latch edge (122) at both ends. The electrical connector (20) can be connected to a mating connector (40) in a male-female manner. The mating connector (40) is recessed with at least one latch groove (41) that matches the latch edge (122). Pressing the pressing end (121) temporarily raises the latch edge (122). After the electrical connector (20) is connected to the mating connector (40), the pressing end (121) is released to lock the latch edge (122) in the latch groove (41).

As shown in FIG. 12 , the present invention provides an electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure, wherein the snap-on sleeve (10) is L-shaped and can change the direction of the connecting wire assembly (30), and the corners of the snap-on sleeve (10) can be grasped by fingers for easy gripping.

The present invention provides an electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure, wherein a snap-on portion (12) is symmetrically provided at the upper and lower ends of the first port (111), thereby obtaining a relatively balanced snap-on force to prevent the mating connector (40) from being separated from the electrical connector (20).

The above-mentioned electrical connector buckle sleeve structure has the following advantages: (1) the buckle sleeve (10) can help the electrical connector (20) and the connecting wire assembly (30) to be connected. According to the needs, the connecting wire (31) is used to transmit current or signal. The buckle sleeve (10) helps the connecting wire (31) to be limited within the range of the second port (112) to avoid the problem of disordered wiring. The buckle sleeve (10) is easy to hold, and the buckle edge (122) is locked in the buckle groove (41) to prevent the electrical connector (20) from being separated from the mating connector (40); (2) the electrical connector (20) can be locked on the first port (111) by the screw (21). Alternatively, the adhesive (50) is injected into the snap sleeve body (11) to combine the electrical connector (20), the connecting wire assembly (30) and the snap sleeve (10), thereby providing users with more flexible combination options. Therefore, during production, any electrical connector (20) and any connecting wire assembly (30) can be selected as needed, and the snap sleeve (10) is used as a medium to combine the two and also has the effect of snapping the mating connector (40); (3) The snap sleeve (10) makes it easier for users to hold and plug in the electrical connector (20), and the snap sleeve (10) can be used to expand the snap function of the previously bare electrical connector (20) and the connecting wire assembly (30).

However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be used to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. In other words, all equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application for this invention should still fall within the scope of coverage of this patent.

(10): snap-on sleeve

(11): snap-on sleeve body

(111): First port

(112): Second port

(12): Buckle part

(121): Press the end

(122): Buckle edge

(20):Electrical connector

(21): Screws

(30):Connecting wire set

(31):Connecting wire

Claims (5)

An electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure includes an insulating snap-on sleeve, an electrical connector, and a connecting wire assembly, wherein: The buckle sleeve has a buckle sleeve body with a hollow inner side. The two ends of the buckle sleeve body are divided into a first port and a second port. The electrical connector is combined with the buckle sleeve body at the first port, and the connecting wire set is composed of several connecting wires and passes through the buckle sleeve body from the second port to connect with the electrical connector. The electrical connector is locked on the first port by several screws. The first port is coupled to the snap sleeve and is provided with at least one snap portion. The snap portion has a pressing end and a snap edge at each end. The electrical connector can be male-female coupled with a mating connector. The mating connector is recessed with at least one snap groove that mates with the snap edge. Pressing the pressing end temporarily raises the snap edge. After the electrical connector is connected to the mating connector, the pressing end is released, causing the snap edge to snap into the snap groove. An electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure includes an insulating snap-on sleeve, an electrical connector, and a connecting wire assembly, wherein: The buckle sleeve has a buckle sleeve body with a hollow inner side. The two ends of the buckle sleeve body are divided into a first port and a second port. The electrical connector is combined with the buckle sleeve body at the first port, and the connecting wire assembly is composed of several connecting wires and is inserted into the buckle sleeve body from the second port to connect with the electrical connector. The electrical connector is locked on the first port by several screws, and an adhesive is injected into the buckle sleeve body to fix the electrical connector. The electrical connector and the connecting wire assembly are combined with the snap-on sleeve. The first port is provided with at least one snap-on portion, each having a pressing end and a snap-on edge at each end. The electrical connector can be mated with a mating connector in a male-female manner. The mating connector is recessed with at least one snap-on groove that mates with the snap-on edge. Pressing the pressing end temporarily raises the snap-on edge. After the electrical connector and the mating connector are connected, the pressing end is released, causing the snap-on edge to snap into the snap-on groove. An electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure includes an insulating snap-on sleeve, an electrical connector, and a connecting wire assembly, wherein: The snap-on sleeve comprises a hollow interior snap-on sleeve body, with a first port and a second port at its ends. The electrical connector couples to the snap-on sleeve body at the first port, while the connecting cable assembly, comprised of several connecting cables, passes through the snap-on sleeve body through the second port and connects to the electrical connector. The first port is provided with at least one snap-on portion, each with a pressing end and a snap-on edge at its ends. The electrical connector can be male-female mated with a mating connector. The mating connector is recessed with at least one snap-on groove that mates with the snap-on edge. Pressing the pressing end temporarily raises the snap-on edge. After the electrical connector is connected to the mating connector, the pressing end is released, causing the snap-on edge to snap into the snap-on groove. The electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the snap-on sleeve is L-shaped. The electrical connector snap-on sleeve structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first port is provided with two snap-on portions symmetrically in the upper and lower directions.