Search

CN-224204431-U - Hinge, connector housing assembly, connector and connector product

CN224204431UCN 224204431 UCN224204431 UCN 224204431UCN-224204431-U

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hinge, a connector housing assembly, a connector and a connector product. The connector housing assembly includes a housing having a mounting opening formed at a top thereof, and a top cover rotatably mounted to the top of the housing. The device comprises a shell, a top cover, a first hinge structure, a second hinge structure and a second hinge structure, wherein the first hinge structure is formed on the shell, the second hinge structure is in rotary joint with the first hinge structure, the top cover can rotate relative to the shell between an opening position for opening the mounting opening and a closing position for closing the mounting opening, the first hinge structure comprises a V-shaped groove and an arc cantilever, the second hinge structure comprises a flat rotating shaft and a groove hole, the flat rotating shaft is in rotary fit with the V-shaped groove, and the arc cantilever penetrates through the groove hole and is provided with an arc guiding part for guiding the top cover to rotate. In the utility model, the arc cantilever of the hinge structure is longer, the installation force of the hinge structure is smaller, and the installation is very convenient.

Inventors

  • QIAN ZHENHUA
  • ZHOU XIAO
  • YANG YUCHEN
  • JI XINGQUAN

Assignees

  • 泰科电子(上海)有限公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20250422

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A connector housing assembly, comprising: A housing (1) having a mounting opening (13) formed at the top thereof, and A top cover (2) rotatably mounted to the top of the housing (1), A first hinge structure (10) is formed on the housing (1), a second hinge structure (20) is formed on the top cover (2) in rotational engagement with the first hinge structure (10) such that the top cover (2) can be rotated relative to the housing (1) between an open position for opening the mounting opening (13) and a closed position for closing the mounting opening (13), The first hinge structure (10) comprises a V-shaped groove (11) and an arc cantilever (12), the second hinge structure (20) comprises a flat rotating shaft (21) and a slotted hole (22), the flat rotating shaft (21) is in rotating fit with the V-shaped groove (11), and the arc cantilever (12) penetrates through the slotted hole (22) and is provided with an arc-shaped guide part (122) for guiding the top cover (2) to rotate.
  2. 2. The connector housing assembly of claim 1, wherein: the V-shaped groove (11) has a first inclined inner side face (11 a) and a second inclined inner side face (11 b), and the flat rotating shaft (21) has two surfaces (21 a, 21 b) opposite in thickness; When the top cover (2) is mounted, one surface (21 a) of the flat rotating shaft (21) is abutted against the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) and is slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11 a).
  3. 3. The connector housing assembly of claim 2, wherein: When the top cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the other surface (21 b) of the flat rotating shaft (21) is abutted against the second inclined inner side surface (11 b) of the V-shaped groove (11); When the top cover (2) is rotated to the open position, both surfaces (21 a, 21 b) of the flat rotation shaft (21) are not in contact with the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) and the second inclined inner side surface (11 b), and an arc-shaped side surface (21 c) of the flat rotation shaft (21) is in contact with an arc-shaped bottom surface (11 c) of the V-shaped groove (11).
  4. 4. The connector housing assembly of claim 2, wherein: A hook (121) is formed at the end of the arc-shaped cantilever (12), the hook (121) engaging with the slot (22) when the top cover (2) is rotated to the open position to hold the top cover (2) in the open position and prevent the top cover (2) from being separated from the housing (1).
  5. 5. The connector housing assembly of claim 4, wherein: The hook (121) has an inclined guide surface (12 a), the inclined guide surface (12 a) of the hook (121) being spaced apart from and parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) of the V-groove (11); When the top cover (2) is mounted, the two surfaces (21 a, 21 b) of the flat rotating shaft (21) respectively abut against the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) and the inclined guide surface (12 a) and are slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11 a).
  6. 6. The connector housing assembly of claim 5, further comprising: an end cap (16) which is sleeved and locked onto the rear end of the housing (1), When the end cap (16) is assembled to the housing (1), a portion of the end cap (16) is located in the inlet (11 d) between the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) and the inclined guide surface (12 a) for blocking the flat rotating shaft (21) to prevent the flat rotating shaft (21) from being detached from the inlet (11 d).
  7. 7. The connector housing assembly of claim 1, wherein: The top cover (2) is provided with a cover plate (2 a) and a peripheral wall (2 b), the slotted holes (22) are formed in the peripheral wall (2 b) of the top cover (2), and the flat rotating shaft (21) is connected with the front side of the peripheral wall (2 b) of the top cover (2).
  8. 8. The connector housing assembly of claim 7, wherein: The top cover (2) further has a cylindrical portion (23) formed on the inner side of the cover plate (2 a), and the connector housing assembly further includes a seal ring (25) provided on the outer side of the cylindrical portion (23); When the top cover (2) is rotated to the closed position, the cylindrical portion (23) and the seal ring (25) are inserted into the mounting port (13) of the housing (1) and the seal ring (25) is radially pressed between the inner peripheral surface of the mounting port (13) and the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion (23) to achieve sealing therebetween.
  9. 9. The connector housing assembly of claim 8, wherein: A plurality of mounting openings (13) are formed in the top of the housing (1), the top cover (2) is provided with a plurality of cylindrical portions (23) corresponding to the plurality of mounting openings (13) respectively, and the connector housing assembly comprises a plurality of sealing rings (25) arranged on the outer sides of the plurality of cylindrical portions (23) respectively and used for sealing the plurality of mounting openings (13) respectively.
  10. 10. The connector housing assembly of claim 1, wherein: a threaded hole (14) suitable for being connected with a bolt is formed at the top of the shell (1), and a connecting hole (24) allowing the bolt to pass through is formed on the top cover (2); when the top cover (2) is turned to the closed position, the top cover (2) is adapted to be fastened to the top of the housing (1) by means of bolts passing through the connection holes (24) and connected to the threaded holes (14).
  11. 11. Connector housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) and the top cover (2) are each an integral injection-molded part.
  12. 12. A connector for a portable electronic device, characterized by comprising the following steps: the connector housing assembly of any one of claims 1-11; A conductive strip (15) extending into the housing (1) from a rear port of the housing (1); A terminal (151) having a ring shape and welded to the front end of the conductive bar (15), and A threaded connection which enters the housing (1) from a mounting opening (13) of the housing (1), The threaded connection passes through the conductive strip (15) and the terminal (151) for fastening the terminal (151) to a mating terminal of a mating connector.
  13. 13. A hinge, comprising: a first hinge member (10') comprising: a first plate part (100) formed with a V-shaped groove (11), and An arcuate cantilever (12) connected to one end of the first plate portion (100), and a second hinge member (20') comprising: a second plate part (200) formed with a slot (22), and And a flat rotating shaft (21) connected with one end of the second plate part (200), wherein the flat rotating shaft (21) is in rotating fit with the V-shaped groove (11), and the arc-shaped cantilever (12) passes through the slotted hole (22) and is provided with an arc-shaped guide part (122) for guiding one of the first hinge part (10 ') and the second hinge part (20') to rotate relative to the other.
  14. 14. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein: the V-shaped groove (11) has a first inclined inner side face (11 a) and a second inclined inner side face (11 b), and the flat rotating shaft (21) has two surfaces (21 a, 21 b) opposite in thickness; When the hinge is mounted, one surface (21 a) of the flat rotating shaft (21) is abutted against the first inclined inner side surface (11 a) and is slidably inserted into the V-shaped groove (11) in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface (11 a).
  15. 15. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein: The first hinge part (10 ') and the second hinge part (20') are respectively integrated metal stamping parts.
  16. 16. A connector housing assembly, comprising: The hinge of any one of claims 13 to 15; A housing (1) having a mounting opening (13) formed at the top thereof, and A top cover (2) rotatably mounted to the top of the housing (1) by the hinge, One of the first hinge member (10 ') and the second hinge member (20') is fixed to the housing (1), and the other is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2) so that the top cover (2) can be rotated relative to the housing (1) between an open position for opening the mounting port (13) and a closed position for closing the mounting port (13) by the hinge.
  17. 17. The connector housing assembly of claim 16, wherein: The first plate portion (100) of the first hinge member (10 ') is fixed to the housing (1), and the second plate portion (200) of the second hinge member (20') is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2), or A first plate portion (100) of the first hinge member (10 ') is fixed to the top cover (2) or integrally formed with the top cover (2), and a second plate portion (200) of the second hinge member (20') is fixed to the housing (1).
  18. 18. The connector housing assembly of claim 16, wherein: One of the first hinge part (10 ') and the second hinge part (20') is an integral metal stamping part, and the shell (1) is an integral injection molding part.
  19. 19. The connector housing assembly of claim 16, wherein: The other of the first hinge part (10 ') and the second hinge part (20') and the top cover (2) are integrally formed metal parts.
  20. 20. A connector for a portable electronic device, characterized by comprising the following steps: the connector housing assembly of any one of claims 16 to 19; A conductive strip (15) extending into the housing (1) from a rear port of the housing (1); A terminal (151) having a ring shape and welded to the front end of the conductive bar (15), and A threaded connection which enters the housing (1) from a mounting opening (13) of the housing (1), The threaded connection passes through the conductive strip (15) and the terminal (151) for fastening the terminal (151) to a mating terminal of a mating connector.

Description

Hinge, connector housing assembly, connector and connector product Technical Field The present utility model relates to a connector housing assembly having a hinge structure and a connector including the same. The utility model further relates to a hinge, a connector housing assembly comprising the hinge and a connector comprising the connector housing assembly. The utility model further relates to a hinge and a connector product comprising such a hinge. Background In the prior art, high voltage connectors typically include a housing, a top cover, a conductive strip, terminals, and a threaded connection. The terminals are soldered to the front ends of the conductor bars, which are inserted into the housing. A mounting opening is formed in the top of the housing from which a threaded connector enters the housing and passes through the conductor bars and terminals for securing the terminals to mating terminals of the mating connector. A top cover is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing for opening and closing the mounting opening of the housing. In the prior art, the top cover is rotatably mounted to the top of the housing by a hinge structure, but the mounting force of the existing hinge structure is large and the mounting is very difficult. Disclosure of utility model The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the above-mentioned problems and disadvantages of the prior art. According to one aspect of the present utility model, a connector housing assembly is provided. The connector housing assembly includes a housing having a mounting opening formed at a top thereof, and a top cover rotatably mounted to the top of the housing. The device comprises a shell, a top cover, a first hinge structure, a second hinge structure and a second hinge structure, wherein the first hinge structure is formed on the shell, the second hinge structure is in rotary joint with the first hinge structure, the top cover can rotate relative to the shell between an opening position for opening the mounting opening and a closing position for closing the mounting opening, the first hinge structure comprises a V-shaped groove and an arc cantilever, the second hinge structure comprises a flat rotating shaft and a groove hole, the flat rotating shaft is in rotary fit with the V-shaped groove, and the arc cantilever penetrates through the groove hole and is provided with an arc guiding part for guiding the top cover to rotate. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the V-groove has a first inclined inner side and a second inclined inner side, the flat rotation shaft has two surfaces opposite in thickness thereof, and one surface of the flat rotation shaft is abutted against the first inclined inner side and slidably inserted into the V-groove in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side when the top cover is mounted. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the other surface of the flat rotation shaft is abutted against the second inclined inner side surface of the V-shaped groove when the top cover is rotated to the closed position, and the both surfaces of the flat rotation shaft are not in contact with the first inclined inner side surface and the second inclined inner side surface and the arc-shaped side surface of the flat rotation shaft is in contact with the arc-shaped bottom surface of the V-shaped groove when the top cover is rotated to the open position. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a hook is formed at an end of the arc-shaped cantilever, and the hook is engaged with the slot hole when the top cover is rotated to the open position, to hold the top cover in the open position and prevent the top cover from being separated from the housing. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the hook has an inclined guide surface spaced apart from and parallel to a first inclined inner side surface of the V-groove, and both surfaces of the flat rotation shaft are respectively abutted against the first inclined inner side surface and the inclined guide surface and slidably inserted into the V-groove in a direction parallel to the first inclined inner side surface when the top cover is mounted. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the connector housing assembly further comprises an end cap that is nested and snapped onto the rear end of the housing. When the end cap is assembled to the housing, a portion of the end cap is positioned in the inlet between the first angled interior side surface and the angled guide surface for blocking the flat spindle to prevent the flat spindle from being disengaged from the inlet. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, the top cover has a cover plate and a peripheral wall, the slot is formed on the peripheral wall of the top cover, and the flat rotation shaft is connected to