KR100543773B1 - Connector assembly for cars - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle connector assembly, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle connector assembly in which many terminals installed in a vehicle are connected to one integrated connector. To this end, the present invention is a vehicle connector for electrically connecting electric wires, circuits, devices, etc. in the vehicle, the female connector having a housing in which the socket terminal is inserted, the partition wall and the front of the partition wall and the pin terminal inserted therein A male connector having a housing formed in a housing space formed to correspond to the outer shape of the housing of the female connector and accommodating the female connector, guide means for guiding the housing of the female connector to the accommodation space, and a housing of the female connector. It is characterized in that it comprises a locking means for locking the part to prevent separation. According to the present invention configured as described above, by connecting a large number of terminals installed in the vehicle to one integrated connector, it is possible to integrate a large number of terminals to easily combine even in a narrow space, and to provide a connector with good assembly. This can improve productivity.

Vehicle, Connector, Pin Terminal, Socket Terminal

Description

Automotive connector assembly {Connector assembly for cars}

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle connector assembly according to the present invention;

2 is a side cross-sectional view of a connector assembly for a vehicle according to the present invention;

3 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle connector assembly according to the present invention;

4 is a perspective view of a male connector and a latch according to the present invention.

5 is an operational state diagram of a latch according to the present invention.

6 is a perspective view of a female connector according to the present invention.

7 is a perspective view of a locking member according to the present invention.

8 is a perspective view of the female connector and the locking member in accordance with the present invention.

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

12: male connector 14: latch

16: female connector 18: locking member

121: coupling space portion 122: terminal fixing

123: incision 124: coupling guide groove

126: latch holder 121a, 121b, 121c: first, second, third guide portion

141: locking groove 145: latch guide ball

161: coupling guide protrusion 161b: coupling guide groove

181: locking stage 182,183: first, second coupling pin

185: coupling groove

The present invention relates to a connector, and more particularly, to a connector assembly for a vehicle that can be more easily assembled by integrating a plurality of connectors that electrically connect electrical components of a vehicle.

In general, a vehicle connector is used for mechanically or electrically connecting electric wires, circuits, and devices inside a vehicle, and a plurality of electric wires having terminals at the end are inserted into the housing, and on the other side according to the circuit configuration. Terminal plates for connecting the terminals to each other are attached by holders. Therefore, each of the terminals is in contact with the molded terminal plate according to the configuration of the circuit to make an electrical connection.

These connectors extend from the vehicle electronics and are electrically connected to various fuses, relays, and power terminals. In general, a lot of electrical appliances are installed in a vehicle, which is electrically connected to a power terminal side and a signal terminal side by a connector.

However, in the vehicle technology, since a connector is connected to each of a large number of electrical appliances in the related art, a large number of connectors are required, and there are many difficulties in designing a space accordingly.

In addition, in order to electrically connect a large number of connectors, there is a problem in that each connector has to be turned on, thereby reducing the productivity of assembling the vehicle.

Moreover, due to the shaking caused by the vehicle operation, the electrical connection of the connector was broken, and various functions could not be performed smoothly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle connector assembly in which many terminals installed in a vehicle are connected to one integrated connector.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector that is easy to assemble in a small space by integrating a large number of terminals, and to improve productivity through this.

In addition, the connectors installed in the vehicle are not disconnected from each other due to shaking due to the vehicle operation, and various pin terminals and socket terminals can be inserted into one connector so that the electrical coupling can be easily performed. .

The configuration of the present invention devised to achieve the above object is as follows. That is, the present invention is a vehicle connector for electrically connecting electric wires, circuits, devices, etc. in a vehicle, comprising: a female connector having a housing into which a socket terminal is inserted, and a partition wall into which a pin terminal is inserted and a front of the partition wall; A male connector having a housing formed in a housing space formed to correspond to the outer shape of the housing of the female connector and accommodating the female connector, guide means for guiding the housing of the female connector to the accommodation space, and a housing of the female connector. It is characterized in that it comprises a locking means for locking the part to prevent separation.

The guide means includes a first guide groove which protrudes downward on an upper portion of a receiving space and extends to a partition wall, and a first guide groove recessed downward along a coupling direction of the female connector downward from an upper portion of a housing of the female connector. The second guide portion which projects downward between the guide portion and extends to the partition wall, and the second guide groove recessed downward from the upper part of the housing of the female connector along the coupling direction of the female connector, and protrude upward from the lower portion of the receiving space. It comprises a third guide portion extending to the partition wall and a third guide groove recessed in the coupling direction of the female connector upward from the housing lower portion of the female connector, the first guide portion, the second guide portion, and the third guide The first guide groove, the second guide groove, and the third guide groove is moved along the inner space to guide the coupling of the female connector in the receiving space The.

The socket terminal and the pin terminal are characterized in that the housing of the female connector and the male connector is integrally received.

The locking means includes a coupling guide protrusion protruding laterally from both sides of the housing of the female connector, a slit formed at both sides of the receiving space to guide the coupling guide protrusion of the female connector, and laterally from both sides of the housing of the male connector. Protruding latch column, formed in the form of a letter "C" as a whole, rotatably installed on both sides of the latch column to secure the coupling guide projections to prevent the female connector from being separated from the receiving space, and the upper part of the housing of the female connector It is detachably installed on the side, and has a locking end protruding on one side, the locking end is located in the locking groove when the latch is rotated according to the coupling of the accommodating space part and the female connector housing to rotate the latch on the upper part of the female connector housing. It characterized in that it comprises a locking member fixed to.

The latch has a locking groove recessed to a predetermined depth in a central portion thereof, and has a latch arm bent from the central portion, the latch arm having a latch penetrated to rotate at a predetermined distance about the latch column as a central axis. A ball is formed, and a latch guide ball of a predetermined length is formed on the opposite side of the center of the latch arm to receive the engaging guide protrusion. When the latch arm rotates about the latch column, the engaging guide protrusion located at the latch guide hole is rotated to the latch arm. By moving to the other point of the latch guide hole is characterized in that the housing of the female connector is not separated from the receiving space portion.

The locking member has a first and second coupling pins bent outwardly in the lower portion thereof, and is formed in the upper portion of the female connector housing, and a locking groove recessed downward is formed in the center thereof, and the locking groove A first catching hole penetrating laterally is formed at both sides to form a first catching pin, and the first catching pin is caught by the first catching hole, and protrudes vertically upward at both sides to a locking member fixing wall for fixing the locking member from external impact. It characterized in that it further comprises a locking member engaging portion which is engaged with the second locking pin is protruded inward and coupled with the second locking pin.

The latch holder is formed with a separation prevention protrusion protruding, the side of the latch hole is formed with a release barrier insertion groove, so that the latch is caught on the release prevention jaw when rotated around the latch support so as not to be separated from the latch support. do.

The coupling guide protrusion has a coupling confirmation groove formed in the coupling direction of the female connector housing, and the latch guide hole has a coupling confirmation protrusion protruding in the coupling confirmation groove direction, so that the coupling guide protrusion moves along the slit to the latch guide hole. When positioned, it is characterized in that the coupling confirmation protrusion is inserted into the coupling confirmation groove to confirm that the female connector housing is accommodated in the accommodation space.

At the rear of the coupling guide protrusion, a swing preventing protrusion protruding along the coupling direction of the female connector housing toward the side of the female connector housing is positioned inside the slit, and the female connector housing moves while the coupling guide protrusion moves along the slit. It is characterized by not rocking up and down.

The end of the coupling guide protrusion is formed in the lateral separation prevention portion, characterized in that the coupling guide projection is not separated from the latch guide hole.

Hereinafter, a vehicle connector assembly according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle connector assembly according to the invention, Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a vehicle connector assembly according to the invention, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle connector assembly according to the invention, Figure 4 is a male according to the invention 5 is a perspective view of a connector and a latch according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a female connector according to the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a locking member according to the present invention, and FIG. According to the combined perspective view of the female connector and the locking member.

As shown in Fig. 1 to 3, the vehicle connector assembly according to the present invention is largely composed of a male connector 12, a latch 14, a female connector 16, and a locking member 18.

The male connector 12 of the vehicle connector assembly includes a receiving space 121 for housing the housing 162 of the female connector 16 and a partition wall 122 into which the pin terminal 196 is fitted. The socket terminal 198 fitted to the female connector 16 may be connected to the pin terminal 198 fitted to the partition wall 122 of the male connector 12 while the accommodation space 121 accommodates the female connector 16. It would be.

In addition, the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 is provided with a coupling guide means for guiding the coupling so that the pin terminal 196 and the socket terminal 198 can be made in the correct position. Locking means is further provided so that the pin terminal 196 and the socket terminal 198 can stably maintain the electrical connection even when shaking or impact occurs during operation.

The housing 12a of the male connector 12 is large, a partition wall for fixing the accommodating space 121 and the pin terminal 196 to form an accommodating space therein so as to accommodate the female connector 16 therein. Consisting of 122.

The accommodation space 121 is formed to correspond to the outer shape of the female connector 16 to accommodate and couple the female connector 16 to the accommodation space, and the partition wall 122 is rear of the accommodation space 121. It is formed in the female connector 16 is accommodated in the receiving space 121 and at the same time to allow the electrical connection between the pin terminal 196 and the socket terminal 198.

The partition wall 122 penetrates in the coupling direction of the female connector 16 to the rear of the accommodation space 121 to form a plurality of terminal insertion holes 122a in which the pin terminal 196 is inserted and fixed therein. .

As described above, in order to electrically connect the terminals 196 and 198 at the correct positions, the female connector 16 is formed in the accommodating space 121 while the accommodating space 121 is formed corresponding to the outer shape of the female connector 16 as described above. I need to be able to come to my exact location.

On the other hand, the pin terminal 196 and the socket terminal 198 are respectively inserted into the terminal insertion holes 122a and 166 as the terminals of 3V, 5V, and 12V, and are integrally connected to the vehicle connector according to the present invention.

The first, second, and third guide parts 121a, 121b, and 121c allow the female connector 16 to reach the correct position in the receiving space so that the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 are first coupled. Let this be done.

First, the first guide portion 121a is formed in a pair, protrudes downward from the upper portion of the accommodation space 121, and extends to the partition wall 122, and the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 are formed. When the coupling is inserted into the first guide groove 162a of the female connector 16 to guide the coupling.

In addition, the upper accommodating part 123 formed on the upper part of the accommodating space 121 receives the locking member coupling part 164 of the female connector 16 described later, and the first guide part 121a and the inner side. The locking member engaging portion 164 is received when the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space 121.

In addition, the rear of the upper receiving portion 123 is recessed to a predetermined depth, the lower portion of the recessed portion is also formed a pair of second guide portion 121b for guiding the coupling of the female connector 16. The second guide portion 121b protrudes downward from the recessed portion and extends to the partition wall 122, which is inserted into the second guide groove 163 of the female connector 16 and guides it.

The lower portion of the receiving space 121, the third guide portion 121c protruding upwards is formed side by side along the coupling direction of the female connector 16 at a predetermined interval. The third guide part 121c is formed up to the partition wall 122. The third guide part 121c is inserted into the third guide groove 164 of the female connector 16 to be described later, and moves along the third guide groove 164 when the female connector 16 is coupled to the female connector 16. To guide its acceptance and coupling.

In addition, the first, second, and third guide parts 122a, 122b, and 122c are not only guide functions, but also perform a mediating role in secondary coupling of the male connector 12 and the female connector 16. This will be described later.

On the other hand, both sides of the receiving space 121 is formed with slits 124 long cut in the coupling direction of the female connector 16. The slit 124 guides the coupling of the female connector 16 because the coupling guide protrusion 161 of the female connector 16 moves along the slit 124 when the female connector 16 is coupled therewith.

Furthermore, latch supports 126 protruding laterally are formed at both sides of the housing 12a of the male connector 12. The latch supports 126 are rotatable in the latch holes 144 of the latch 14 described later. Combined. On the other hand, the latch column 126 is a departure preventing jaw 126a is formed in a direction perpendicular to the projecting direction of the latch column 126. The release preventing jaw 126a prevents the latch column 126 from being separated from the latch hole 144. This will be described later.

The lower part of the male connector 12 is provided with a terminal fixing member 192.

The terminal fixing member 192 is inserted into a terminal fixing groove (not shown) formed corresponding to the outer shape of the terminal fixing member 192 so that the terminal fixing member 192 is preferably fitted into the male connector 16. do.

The terminal fixing member 192 has a plurality of terminal insertion holes 192a formed so that the terminal 198 can be fixedly inserted into the partition wall 122, and the terminal 196 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 192a. Done.

Therefore, the terminal fixing member 192 is inserted to a predetermined portion of the terminal fixing member groove, and then the pin terminal 198 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 122a of the male connector 12 and the terminal insertion hole of the terminal fixing member 192. After insertion through 194a, the terminal fixing member 194 is fully inserted into the terminal fixing member groove of the housing 162 so that the socket terminal 198 is fixedly installed in the terminal insertion hole 166.

The latch 14 guides the secondary coupling of the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 and further strengthens the coupling.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the latch 14 has a pair of locking grooves 141 formed in the central portion 14a of the latch 14, and the locking of the locking portion 18 described later in the locking grooves 141. The stage 181 is positioned to secure the latch 14 installed in the male connector 12 so that the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 are not rotatable. In addition, since the latch protrusion 142 protruded to the central portion 18a is positioned at the rear end of the locking member 18 when the locking member 18 is coupled, the locking member 18 is female connector by shaking or impact of the vehicle. The locking member coupling portion 164 of (16) is to be prevented from being separated.

Both sides of the central portion 14a are formed with a latch arm 143 bent vertically so that the latch 14 is formed in a "c" shape as a whole.

As described above, the latch arm 143 is bent vertically at both sides of the central portion 14a, and a latch hole 144 penetrating in the horizontal direction is formed at the central portion thereof. Since the latch hole 144 penetrates in the horizontal direction, the latch hole 144 is rotatably fitted into the latch column 126. In addition, the latch hole 144 is provided with a separation prevention jaw insertion groove 144a to correspond to the outer shape of the separation prevention jaw 126a so that the latch column 126 can be installed in the latch hole 144. In addition, the inner circumferential surface of the latch hole 144 is formed with a locking jaw 147 protruding inwardly, the locking jaw 147 is rotated in a direction in which the latch 14 can be locked, the separation prevention jaw 126a to be described later ) To prevent the latch 14 from being excessively rotated so as to prevent the latch 14 from being broken, and to allow the female connector 16 to be seated in the receiving space 121 at the correct position. .

Therefore, when the release prevention jaw 126a is fitted through the release prevention insertion hole 144a of the latch hole 144, even when the latch 14 is rotated within a predetermined range, the user does not leave it at random. The latch column 126 is not separated from the latch hole 143 by the release preventing jaw 126a.

In addition, a latch guide hole 145 is formed in the latch arm 143. The latch guide hole 145 is formed at a position opposite to the central portion 14a of the latch 14 with respect to the latch hole 144 described above. The latch guide hole 145 has a coupling guide protrusion 161 when the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space 121. Accordingly, the latch guide hole 145 is formed to a position where the latch 14 can be rotated so that the locking member 18 can be engaged.

On the other hand, the coupling guide protrusion 161 is formed with a coupling confirmation groove 161b recessed inward toward the inside of the female connector 16, the latch arm 143 is coupled to protrude toward the latch guide hole 145 When the confirmation protrusion 145a is formed, and the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space 121, the coupling guide protrusion 161 of the female connector 16 moves along the latch guide hole 145 to form the female connector. It is inserted into the engagement confirmation groove (161b) of (16).

The engagement confirmation groove 161b and the engagement confirmation protrusion 145a are latch arm 143 in the engagement confirmation groove 161b of the engagement guide protrusion 161 at the first engagement of the male connector 12 and the female connector 16. By inserting the coupling confirming projection 145a of the) so that the female connector 16 can be confirmed that the primary coupling is received in the coupling space 121. In this case, the female connector 16 is accommodated only by a predetermined distance in the accommodation space 121.

Accordingly, in this state, as shown in FIG. 5, when the latch 14 is rotated, the engaging guide protrusion 161 of the female connector 16 moves along the latch guide hole 145 to thereby make the female connector 16 rotate. ) Is fully received in the receiving space 121, the latch guide protrusion 161 is located on the other side of the engagement confirmation protrusion 145a in the latch guide hole 145, the coupling guide protrusion 161 is latch guide hole (145) Since the female connector 16 cannot be moved backwards, the female connector 16 is not separated from the receiving space 121. In addition, at this time, the locking member 18 is installed on the female connector 16 to lock the latch 14 so that a complete secondary coupling is achieved.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the female connector 16 has a plurality of terminal insertion holes 166 formed therein to fix the socket terminal 198 of the vehicle, and the terminal insertion hole 166 is formed as described above. As it passes through the female connector 16 in the coupling direction. Therefore, the plurality of socket terminals 198 inserted into the terminal insertion hole 166 are connected to the pin terminal 196 of the male connector 12 while the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 are coupled to each other.

The female connector 16 is preferably accommodated in the receiving space 121 of the male connector 12 as described above, so that the socket terminal 198 is a terminal of the partition wall 122 installed at the rear of the receiving space 121. And first and second third guide grooves 162a, 162b, and 162c, which guide the first and second guide grooves 196 and 162c so as to be connected at the correct position.

The first guide groove 162a is a pair of grooves formed long in the coupling direction of the female connector 16 at the upper portion of the female connector 16, and the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space of the male connector 12. The first guide portion 121a of the male connector 12 is inserted into the space and guides the same.

The second guide groove 162b is a groove formed in the coupling direction of the female connector 16 between the first guide grooves 162a. The second guide groove 121a is also guided while the female connector 16 is received in the receiving space of the male connector 12 while the second guide portion 121b of the male connector 16 is inserted into the space.

Finally, the third guide groove 162c is a groove formed in the lower portion of the female connector 16 in the coupling direction of the female connector 16, and the third guide groove 162c is also the third guide of the male connector 16. The portion 121c moves along its inner space to guide the coupling.

Therefore, when the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 are coupled, the first, second, and third guide parts 121a, 121b, 121c formed on the male connector 12 are formed on the female connector 16. Since the first, second, and third guide grooves 162a, 162b, and 162c move along the inner space, the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space of the accommodation space 121, and the pin terminal 196 and the socket. Allow terminal 198 to be connected in the correct position.

A locking member coupling part 164 on which the locking member 18 is installed is formed at an upper portion of the female connector 16 and preferably behind the second guide groove 162b.

The locking member coupling portion 164 is formed at the rear of the second guide groove 162b to be coupled with the locking member 18 so that the latch 14 after the primary coupling of the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 is engaged. When rotated, the latch 14 is fixed together with the locking member 18 such that the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 are locked to each other.

As described above, the locking member coupling portion 164 is installed at the rear of the second guide groove 162b, which is an intermediate portion of the latch 14 when the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 are coupled to each other. This is because 14a is located above the second guide groove 162b.

The locking member engaging portion 164 has a predetermined height upward, preferably, when the locking member 18 is installed in the female connector 16, the locking end 181 of the locking member 18 is locked by the locking groove of the latch 14. It protrudes to a height high enough to be located at 141. Meanwhile, a locking member coupling groove 164a recessed in the vertical direction is formed at the center of the locking member coupling portion 164.

An upper portion of the locking member coupling portion 164 is provided with a coupling protrusion 168 protruding along the coupling direction of the female connector 18 so that the locking member 18 and the interference fit are formed.

The locking member coupling portion 164 has a lower first, that is, both sides forming the locking member coupling grooves 164a are first caught by both sides so that the first coupling pin 182 of the locking member 18 can be caught. The ball 164b is formed.

In addition, the locking member fixing wall which guides the coupling of the locking member 18 to both sides of the locking member coupling portion 164 and protects the locking member 18 from being separated from the locking member coupling portion 16 from external impact. 167 is provided.

As described above, the locking part fixing wall 167 protrudes upward from both sides of the locking member coupling part 164 to the height of the locking member 18 so as to protect the locking member 18 from external impact. On the other hand, the locking member fixing wall 167 is formed with a second locking projection 167a protruding inward from the locking portion fixing wall 167, the second locking pin 183 of the locking member 18 is formed to be bent outwardly Should take this.

A terminal fixing member 164 is installed below the female connector 16.

The terminal fixing member 164 is inserted into a terminal fixing groove (not shown) formed to correspond to the outer shape of the terminal fixing member 194 so that the terminal fixing member 194 may be inserted into the female connector 16. The terminal fixing member 194 is provided with a plurality of terminal insertion holes 194a into which the socket terminal 198 is inserted. Therefore, the terminal fixing member 194 is inserted to a predetermined portion of the terminal fixing member groove, and then the socket terminal 198 is inserted into the terminal insertion hole 166 of the female connector 16 and the terminal insertion hole of the terminal fixing member 194. After insertion through 194a, the terminal fixing member 194 is completely inserted into the terminal fixing member groove to fix and install the socket terminal 19 in the terminal insertion hole 166.

As described above, the coupling guide protrusion 161 is provided on the side of the female connector 16.

The coupling guide protrusion 161 protrudes in both directions of the female connector 16 and has a detachment preventing portion 161c formed at an end thereof relatively wider than other portions. In addition, the coupling confirmation groove 161b is formed in the coupling direction of the female connector 16, and the coupling guide protrusion 161 is located in the slit 124 at the rear of the coupling guide protrusion 161 of the female connector 16. A rocking prevention protrusion 161a is formed to prevent the female connector 16 from swinging up and down.

The coupling guide protrusion 161 moves through the slit 124 when the female connector 16 is accommodated in the accommodation space of the accommodation space 121. As a result, the coupling guide protrusion 161 is positioned in the latch guide hole 145 of the latch 14, and the coupling confirmation protrusion 145a is inserted into the coupling confirmation groove 161b so that the female connector 16 is the male connector 12. It can be seen that the position that can be preferably combined with).

At this time, when the latch 14 installed in the male connector 12 is rotated, the coupling guide protrusion 161 is moved along the latch guide hole 145, and the separation prevention part 161c is the female connector 16 male. It is not separated from the accommodation space 121 of the connector 12.

As shown in FIG. 7, the locking member 18 allows the male connector 12 and the female connector 16 to be completely locked. The locking end 181, the first coupling pin 182, and the second locking member 18 may be completely locked. Composed of a coupling pin 183, the pressure unit 184, and the coupling groove 185.

First, the coupling groove 185 is formed in the lower portion of the locking portion 18 along the coupling direction of the female connector 16 so that the coupling protrusion 168 of the locking member coupling portion 164 and interference fit are made.

The first coupling pin 182 is protruded downward in the lower center portion of the locking member 18 and its end is bent outward. This is to catch the first catching hole 164b of the locking member coupling portion 164 protruding inwardly.

In addition, the second coupling pin 183 protrudes downward from both sides of the first coupling pin 182 and its end is bent outward. This is to allow the second coupling pin 182 to be caught by the second locking protrusion 167a protruding inwardly.

Thus, the first coupling pin 182 and the second coupling pin 183 is the first locking stone while the coupling groove 185 of the locking member 18 is fitted into the coupling protrusion 168 of the locking member coupling portion 164. The locking member 18 is coupled to the locking member coupling portion 164 by the locking mechanism 164a and the second locking protrusion 167a.

The locking end 181 is seated in the locking groove 141 of the latch 14 and protrudes in the coupling direction of the female connector 16 at both sides of the locking part 18.

The pressure unit 184 is formed in a stepped shape on the opposite side of the locking end 181 to allow the user to easily seat the locking member 18.

The locking member 18 is fixed to the female connector 16 by the first coupling pin 182 and the second coupling pin 183 as described above, the locking end 181 of the latch 14 described above. Since the locking groove 141 is provided as described above, the latch 14 can be fixed. This holds the latch 14 so that the latch 14 is rotated by an external force so that the female connector 16 and the male connector 12 are not arbitrarily separated, and the electrical separation of the terminals 196 and 198 is achieved by such separation. This is to prevent disconnection.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be carried out in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

According to the present invention configured as described above, by connecting a large number of terminals installed in the vehicle to one integrated connector, it is possible to integrate a large number of terminals to easily combine even in a narrow space, and to provide a connector with good assembly. This can improve productivity.

In addition, various connectors installed in the vehicle may be prevented from being disconnected from each other due to shaking due to driving of the vehicle, and various pin terminals and socket terminals may be integrally inserted into one connector so that the electrical coupling may be easily performed. can do.

Claims (11)

In a vehicle connector for electrically connecting electric wires, circuits, devices, etc. in a vehicle, A female connector 16 having a housing 162 into which the socket terminal 198 is inserted; The pin terminal 196 is inserted therein and is formed to correspond to the outer shape of the housing 162 of the female connector 16 in front of the partition 122 to accommodate the female connector 16. A male connector 12 having a housing 12a formed of a receiving space 121; The female connector protrudes downward from the upper portion of the accommodating space 121 and extends downward from the upper portion of the housing 162 of the female connector 16 and the first guide portion 121a extending to the partition wall 122. A first guide groove 162a recessed along the coupling direction of the 16; The female connector protrudes downward between the first guide part 121a and extends downward from the upper portion of the housing 162 of the female connector 16 and the second guide part 121b extending to the partition 122. A second guide groove 162b recessed along the coupling direction of the 16; And The female connector protrudes upward from the lower portion of the accommodating space 121 and extends from the lower portion of the housing 162 of the female connector 16 and the third guide portion 121c extending to the partition wall 122. It comprises a third guide groove 162c recessed along the coupling direction of 16), The first guide part 121a, the second guide part 121b, and the third guide part 121c are formed in the first guide groove 162a, the second guide groove 162b, and the third guide groove 162c. Guide means for guiding the housing 162 of the female connector 16 to the accommodation space 121 by moving along the inner space of the arm; And And a locking means for locking the housing 162 of the female connector 16 to the accommodation space 121 to prevent detachment. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the socket terminal 198 and the pin terminal 196 is characterized in that the housing 162 of the female connector 16 and the partition wall 122 of the male connector 12 is integrally received. Automotive connector assembly. The method of claim 1, wherein the locking means Coupling guide protrusions 161 protruding laterally from both sides of the housing 162 of the female connector 16; A slit 124 formed at both sides of the accommodation space 121 to guide the coupling guide protrusion 16 of the female connector 16; A latch column 126 protruding laterally from both sides of the housing 12a of the male connector 12; The female connector 16 is separated from the receiving space 121 by being formed in a “c” shape so as to be rotatably installed at both sides of the latch column 126 and fixing the coupling guide protrusion 161. A latch 14 to prevent it from being; And Removably installed on the housing 162 of the female connector 16, while having a locking end 181 protruding on one side of the female connector 16 is coupled to the receiving space 121 and the female connector housing 162. The locking member 18 for locking the latch 14 to the upper portion of the female connector housing 162 by the locking end 181 is located in the locking groove 141 when the latch 14 rotates. Vehicle connector assembly comprising a. 5. The latch of claim 4 wherein the latch 14 A locking groove 141 recessed to a predetermined depth is formed in the central portion 14a, and includes a latch arm 143 that is bent from the central portion 14a, and the latch arm 143 includes the latch column 126. The center hole of the latch hole 144 is formed so as to rotate at a predetermined distance from the center axis, and a predetermined length for accommodating the coupling guide protrusion 161 is provided on the opposite side of the center portion 14a of the latch arm 143. The latch guide hole 145 is formed, When the latch arm 14 rotates about the latch column 126, the coupling guide protrusion 161 positioned in the latch guide hole 145 rotates the latch arm 143 so that the latch guide hole ( 145, the vehicle connector assembly characterized in that the housing (162) of the female connector (16) is moved away from the receiving space (121) by moving to another point. The method of claim 5, The locking member 18 has first and second coupling pins 183 and 182 that are bent to the outside at the bottom thereof, A locking groove 164a recessed downward is formed at the center of the female connector housing 162, and a first latch laterally penetrated at both sides forming the locking groove 164a. A ball 164b is formed so that the first catching pin 182 is caught by the first catching hole 164b, and protrudes vertically upward on both sides to lock the locking member 18 from an external impact. The second locking protrusion 167a which protrudes inwardly to the fixed wall 167 is coupled to the second locking pin 183 and further comprises a locking member coupling portion 164 detachable from the locking member 18. Vehicle connector assembly, characterized in that. 6. The latch column 126 according to claim 4 or 5, wherein Departure prevention jaw (126a) is formed protruding, the side of the latch hole 144, the departure prevention jaw insertion groove 144a is formed, Vehicle latch assembly characterized in that the latch (14) is caught by the release stopper (126a) so as not to be separated from the latch column (126) when rotated around the latch column (126). 8. The release preventing jaw 126a of claim 7, wherein the locking jaw 147 protrudes from the inner circumferential surface of the latch hole 144 so that the latch 14 can be locked at the correct position when the latch 14 is rotated. Vehicle connector assembly characterized in that the hook. The coupling guide protrusion 161 has a coupling confirmation groove 161b formed in the coupling direction of the female connector housing 162, and the latch guide hole 145 has the coupling confirmation groove 161b. The engagement confirmation protrusion 145a protrudes in the direction, When the coupling guide protrusion 161 moves along the slit 124 and is positioned in the latch guide hole 145, the coupling confirmation protrusion 145a is fitted into the coupling confirmation groove 161b to allow the female connector housing 162 to fit. Vehicle connector assembly, characterized in that to be confirmed that is accommodated in the accommodation space (121). 5. The swing of claim 4, wherein the rear side of the coupling guide protrusion 161 protrudes along the coupling direction of the female connector housing 162 toward the side of the female connector housing 162 to be positioned inside the slit 124. Prevention protrusion 161a is formed, Vehicle connector assembly, characterized in that the female connector housing 162 does not swing up and down while the coupling guide protrusion (161) moves along the slit (124). According to claim 4, End of the coupling guide protrusion 161 is formed in the lateral direction of the departure prevention portion (161c), Vehicle connector assembly, characterized in that the coupling guide projection (161) is not separated from the latch guide hole (145).

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