BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0001] The invention is a circular rapid-joint connector, particularly relating to one which
may be in direct docking with a connection socket by a connector plug when using,
such that effects of rapid joint, solid joining, rapid disassembling, simple structure
and facile of use are accomplished.
Descriptions of the Related Art
[0002] Conventionally, the "Circular Connector", U.S. patent
US 6,517,373 B2, includes a first connector element and a second connector element each of which
has a first contact inset or a respective second contact inset in which, around the
first contact inset of the first connector element, a sleeve-shaped latch segment
is arranged from which, running along the longitudinal direction of the connector,
one or more resilient latch flanges with latch tabs are formed that are appropriate
for locking onto a ring-shaped groove formed on the inner side of the second connector
element (locking position) and in which the first connector element includes an outer
directly manually operated sleeve-shaped actuation slide, which can be slid back against
a spring force along the longitudinal direction of the connector (unlocking position)
and is adapted to actuate one or more sliding supports as locking elements, which
can be slid along the longitudinal direction of the connector under a section of the
latch flanges and are appropriate for supporting the latch flanges (locking position),
characterized in that the latch flanges formed from the latch segment are integrally
fixed to an end thereof in a manner ending rearwardly toward the actuation slide,
that the sliding supports are formed from an end of the actuation slide and are directed
directly toward the free ends of the latch segments, wherein the sliding supports
extend from outside of the latch flanges essentially beneath their free ends only,
when the actuation slide is pushed forward under the force of the spring.
[0003] From the cited patent described above, after the plug and the socket are docked,
the actuation slide has to be pushed further in order for inserting the sliding supports
beneath the latch flanges, such that the latch tabs are pushed and fastened into the
ring-shaped groove, so that the operation of insertion and latching may be accomplished.
As a result, cumbersome insertion procedure and complex structure will inhibit rapid
connection in use of the conventional connector.
[0004] In view of this, the inventor has researched and developed a circular rapid-joint
connector in order to improve the above conventional connector with respect to various
shortages thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] For a major objective of the invention, in assembling, direct docking with the corresponding
connection socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to
push away the sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are
snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically,
such that the sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to
complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards
such that the sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket
any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the
connection socket directly, so that the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining,
rapid disassembling, simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
[0006] In order to achieve the objective described above, the invention is a circular rapid-joint
connector including: a sliding bush; an elastic element provided on the inner edge
of the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and a connector
plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
[0007] In the first embodiment described above, a containing area capable of accommodating
the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the
sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner
edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector
plug.
[0008] In the first embodiment described above, the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a collar
provided in the sleeve, and a locking bush joined with the sleeve.
[0009] In the first embodiment described above, the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple
buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple
adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided
with a respective sticking point, while the periphery of the collar is provided with
a slot docking with each of the sticking points, and the inner edge of the sleeve
is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover,
a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where
each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking
bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external
thread portion.
[0010] In the first embodiment described above, an end of the connector body has a top portion,
another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal thread
portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals therein,
while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting against
the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
[0011] In the first embodiment described above, the top portion is provided with a marking
portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
[0012] Another objective of the invention is that, in assembling, direct docking with a
corresponding connection socket by a connector plug is available for the connection
socket to push away a sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector
plug are snap-fitting, the sliding bush is pushed back by an elastic element automatically,
such that the sliding bush is locked in the outer edge of the connection socket to
complete action of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards
such that the sliding bush is not limited in the outer edge of the connection socket
any more. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the
connection socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession
areas and the limiting unit may result for the sliding bush to be locked without rotation,
so that the effects of being capable of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling,
simple structure and facile of use are accomplished.
[0013] In order to achieve the above objectives, the invention is a circular rapid-joint
connector, which includes: a sliding bush with multiple extension sections and recession
areas provided on an end thereof; an elastic element provided on the inner edge of
the sliding bush; a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably, the outer edge
thereof having a limiting unit capable of limiting each of the extension sections;
and a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding
unit.
[0014] In the second embodiment described above, a containing area capable of accommodating
the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush, an end of the
sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding unit, and the inner
edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting against the connector
plug.
[0015] In the second embodiment described above, the holding unit comprises a sleeve, a
collar provided in the sleeve, a clip provided outside of the collar, and a locking
bush joining with the sleeve and constricting the clip, while the limiting unit is
provided on the outer edge of the sleeve.
[0016] In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises multiple bumps,
each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the bumps are formed with
a respective limiting slot therebetween for each of the extension sections to mate
with.
[0017] In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises a rib ring
provided on the sleeve, and multiple insertion slots which are docked with the respective
extension sections are provided thereon.
[0018] In the second embodiment described above, the limiting unit comprises multiple prolonged
plates, each of which mates with the respective recession area, and the prolonged
plates are formed with a respective groove therebetween for each of the extension
sections to mate with.
[0019] In the second embodiment described above, an end of the clip has multiple adjacent
clamping sheets.
[0020] In the second embodiment described above, the edge of the clip has a notch portion.
[0021] In the second embodiment described above, the outer edge of the sleeve has buckles
docking with the buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple
adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided
with a stop ring, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with a first internal
thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first external thread portion
is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent
thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is provided with a second internal
thread portion joined with the first external thread portion.
[0022] In the second embodiment described above, an end of the connector plug has a top
portion, another end has a second external thread portion joined with the first internal
thread portion, and the connector plug is provided with multiple insertion terminals
therein, while one side of the top portion is provided with an annular plate abutting
against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided with a ditch thereon annularly.
[0023] In the second embodiment described above, the top portion is provided with a marking
portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024]
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the first embodiment.
Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the first embodiment.
Figure 3 is another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the first embodiment.
Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the first embodiment.
Figures 5 to 9 are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the first embodiment.
Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing operation of the first embodiment.
Figures 11-1 to 11-4 are schematic diagrams showing actions of assemblage and disassemblage
of the first embodiment.
Figure 12 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the second embodiment.
Figure 13 is an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of second embodiment.
Figure 14 is another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the second embodiment.
Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the second embodiment.
Figures 16 to 19A are schematic diagrams showing assemblage of the second embodiment.
Figure 19B is a schematic diagram showing another assemblage of the second embodiment.
Figure 20 is a schematic diagram showing usage of the second embodiment.
Figure 21 is a schematic diagram showing the second embodiment after insertion with
a connection socket.
Figure 22 is a schematic diagram showing another type of the limiting unit of the
second embodiment.
Figure 23 is a schematic diagram showing a further type of the limiting unit of the
second embodiment.
Figure 24 is a schematic diagram showing another type of the clip of the second embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0025] For thorough understanding of objectives, features and effects of the invention,
the invention is described in detail as following in conjunction with attached drawings
by means of embodiments.
[0026] Refer to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, which are a schematic diagram showing appearance
of the invention, an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention,
another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, and a schematic
diagram showing a cross section of the invention, respectively. As shown in the figures,
the first embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a sliding
bush 1, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3 and a connector plug 4.
[0027] The inner edge of the sliding bush 1 is provided with a containing area 11, and an
end of the sliding bush 1 has multiple buckle holes 12 while the inner edge of another
end of the sliding bush 1 has a stop portion 13.
[0028] The elastic element 2 is disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge of
the sliding bush 1.
[0029] The holding unit 3 is joined with the sliding bush 1 movably. Moreover, the holding
unit 3 comprises a sleeve 31, a collar 32 provided in the sleeve 31, and a locking
bush 33 joined with the sleeve 31, wherein the outer edge of the sleeve 31 has buckles
311 docked with respective buckle holes 12. Furthermore, the buckle holes 12 of the
sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve 31, and an end of the
sleeve 31 has multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312, the inner surface of each of the
elastic pieces 312 is provided with a respective sticking point 313, while the periphery
of the collar 32 is provided with a slot 321 docked with each sticking point 314,
and the inner edge of the sleeve 31 is provided with a first internal thread portion
314. In addition, a first external thread portion 315 is provided on the outer edge
of the sleeve 31 where each of the elastic pieces 312 is adjacent thereto, while the
inner edge of the locking bush 33 is provided with a second internal thread portion
331 joined with the first external thread portion 315.
[0030] The connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1 and joined with the holding
unit 3, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has
a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion
314, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein.
Moreover, one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting
against the stop portion 13, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon.
In addition, the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and
the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
[0031] Refer to Figures 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, which are schematic diagrams showing assemblage
of the first embodiment. As shown in the figures, in assembling for the invention,
the elastic element 2 may be disposed in the containing area 11 of the inner edge
of the sliding bush 1, followed by disposing the collar 32 between an end of the sleeve
31 and each elastic piece 312 for the collar 32 to be docked with the sticking points
313 of the inner surface of each elastic piece 312 by the slot 321 mutually, and docked
with the respective buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 by the buckles 311. The
buckle holes 12 of the sliding bush 1 are larger than the buckles 311 of the sleeve
31, so that the sliding bush 1 may slide on the sleeve 31. After that, a wire 5 is
used to penetrate through the locking bush 33, the sliding bush 1 and the sleeve 31,
the wire 5 is connected with each insertion terminal 43 of the connector plug 4, the
second external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first
internal thread portion 314 of the sleeve 31, and at last, the locking bush 33 is
joined with the first external thread portion 315 of the sleeve 31 by the second internal
thread portion 331 thereof. As such, the assemblage is accomplished.
[0032] Refer to Figure 10 and Figures 11-1 to 11-4, which are a schematic diagram showing
operation of the invention and schematic diagrams showing actions of assemblage and
disassemblage of the invention. As shown in the figures, the invention may be inserted
to a corresponding connection socket 6 in use, while a user may correspond to the
socket body 61 of the connection socket 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and
correspond to the marking portion 63 of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion
46 of the connector plug 4, thereby the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4
corresponds to groove 62 of the connection socket 6 in order to identify insertion
direction, such that incorrect insertion is avoided. As the top portion 41 of the
connector plug 4 is docked to the socket body 61, the periphery of the top portion
41 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 for each buckle 64 to
be opened. In the mean time, an end of each buckle 64 will abut against the end edge
of the sliding bush 1, such that the sliding bush 1 is pushed toward the holding unit
3 (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element 2, and be removed from the end edge
of the sliding bush 1 after each buckle 64 enters the ditch 45 of the top portion
41, while the sliding bush 1 is pushed back toward the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically
due to restitution force, such that the sliding bush 1 is locked on the outer edge
of each buckle 64 of the connection socket 6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion
terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion
operation.
[0033] In disassembling, the sliding bush 1 is pulled toward the holding unit 3 (rearwards),
such that the sliding bush 1 is no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle
64. After that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug 4 from the connector
plug 6 directly by the user.
[0034] In summary, with the description above, the invention can achieve actually the expected
objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection
socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the
sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting,
the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the
sliding bush is locked to outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation
of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the
sliding bush is not limited to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After
that, a force may be applied to remove the connector plug from the connection socket
directly.
[0035] Refer to Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15, which are a schematic diagram showing appearance
of the invention, an exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention,
another exploded schematic diagram showing elements of the invention, and a schematic
diagram showing a cross section of the invention, respectively. As shown in the figures,
the second embodiment is a circular rapid-joint connector comprised at least of a
sliding bush 1a, an elastic element 2, a holding unit 3a and a connector plug 4.
[0036] The sliding bush 1a has multiple extension sections 10a provided on an end thereof;
the extension sections 10a have a respective recession area 101a formed therebetween;
and the inner edge of the sliding bush 1a is provided with a containing area 11a,
and an end of the sliding bush 1a has multiple buckle holes 12a, while the inner edge
of another end of the sliding bush 1a has a stop portion 13a.
[0037] The elastic element 2 is provided in the containing area 11a of the inner edge of
the sliding bush 1a.
[0038] The holding unit 3a is joined with the sliding bush 1a movably, the outer edge thereof
having a limiting unit 30a capable of limiting each of the extension sections. The
holding unit 3a comprises a sleeve 31a, a collar 32a provided in the sleeve 31a, a
clip 34a provided outside of the collar 32a, and a locking bush 33a joined with the
sleeve 31a and constricting the locking bush 33a of the clip 34a. The limiting unit
30a is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve 31a. The limiting unit 30a comprises
bumps 301a mating with respective recession areas 101a. The bumps 301a are formed
with a respective limiting slot 302a therebetween for each of the extension sections
10a to mate with. Wherein the outer edge of the sleeve 31a has buckles 311a docked
with respective buckle holes 12a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a
are larger than the buckles 311 a of the sleeve 31a. An end of the sleeve 31a has
multiple adjacent elastic pieces 312a. The inner surface of each of the elastic pieces
312a is provided with a stop ring 316a. The inner edge of the sleeve 31a is provided
with a first internal thread portion 314a. Furthermore, the outer edge of the sleeve
31a adjacent to each of the elastic pieces 312a is provided with a first external
thread portion 315a. An end of the clip 34a has multiple adjacent clamping sheets
341a. An edge of the clip 34a is provided with a notch portion 342a. Moreover, the
inner edge of the locking bush 33a is provided with a second internal thread portion
331a joined with the first external thread portion 315a.
[0039] The connector plug 4 is penetrated into the sliding bush 1a and joined with the holding
unit 3a, while an end of the connector plug 4 has a top portion 41, another end has
a second external thread portion 42 joined with the first internal thread portion
314a, and the connector plug 4 is provided with multiple insertion terminals 43 therein.
Moreover, one side of the top portion 41 is provided with an annular plate 44 abutting
against the stop portion 13a, and the top portion 41 is provided with a ditch 45 thereon.
In addition, the top portion 41 is provided with a marking portion 46 thereon, and
the connector plug 4 is provided with a guiding portion 47 therein.
[0040] Refer to Figures 16, 17, 18, 19A and 19B, which are schematic diagrams showing assemblage
of the invention and a schematic diagram showing another assemblage of the invention.
As shown in the figures, in assemblage for the second embodiment, the elastic element
2 may be disposed in the containing area 11a on the inner edge of the sliding bush
1a, and the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a are docked with the respective
buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, such that the extension sections 10a and the recession
areas 101a of the sliding bush 1a are mated with the respective limiting slots 302a
and the bumps 301a mutually. Moreover, the buckle holes 12a of the sliding bush 1a
are larger than the buckles 311a of the sleeve 31a, so that the sliding bush 1a is
movable on the sleeve 31a. Moreover, the sliding bush 1a can only move forwards or
rearwards, but it cannot move leftwards, rightwards by fitting each of the extension
sections 10a, the recession areas 101a, the limiting slot 302a and the bumps 301a.
After that, a wire 5 is used to penetrate through the locking bush 33a, the clip 34a,
the collar 32a, the sliding bush 1a and the sleeve 31a for the wire 5 to be connected
with each of the insertion terminals 43 of the connector plug 4. Then, the second
external thread portion 42 of the connector plug 4 is joined with the first internal
thread portion 314a of the sleeve 31a, followed by providing the collar 32a between
the elastic pieces 312a on an end of the sleeve 31a for the edge of the collar 32a
to be locked by the stop ring 316a. Subsequently, the clip 34a is harnessed around
the outer edge of the collar 32a. Finally, the locking bush 33a is joined with the
first external thread portion 315a of the sleeve 31a by the second internal thread
portion 331a thereof for the inner edge of the locking bush 33a to constrict the outer
edge of the clip 34a. In turn, the clip 34a takes advantage of fitting between the
clamping sheets 341a and the notch portion 342a to form a stable clamping force toward
jacket of the wire 5 in order to prevent the wire 5 from escape. Moreover, the clamping
characteristic function of the clip 34a may be utilized in practical use, such that
it is applicable to wires 5, 5a of different diameters. As it is applicable to the
wire 5 of a wire diameter having larger diameter, the locking bush 33a is locked more
deeply in conjunction with the clip 34a(as shown in Figure 19A). As it is applicable
to the wire 5a of a wire diameter having smaller diameter, the locking bush 33a is
locked shallower in conjunction with the clip 34a (as shown in Figure 19B). As such,
the assemblage is accomplished.
[0041] Refer to Figures 20 and 21, which are a schematic diagram showing operation of the
invention, and a schematic diagram showing the invention after insertion with a connection
socket. As shown in the figures, the second embodiment may be inserted into a corresponding
connection socket 6 in use, while correspond to the socket body 61 of the connection
seat 6 by the connector plug 4 in docking, and correspond to the marking portion 63
of the connection socket 6 by the marking portion 46 of the connector plug 4, thereby
the guiding portion 47 of the connector plug 4 corresponds to groove 62 of the connection
socket 6 in order to identify insertion direction, such that incorrect insertion is
avoided. As the top portion 41 of the connector plug 4 is docked to socket body 61,
the periphery of the top portion 41 will withstand each buckle 64 of the connection
socket 6 for each buckle 64 to be opened. In the mean time, an end of each buckle
64 will abut against the end edge of the sliding bush 1a, such that the sliding bush
1a is pushed toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards) and compresses the elastic element
2, and be removed from the end edge of the sliding bush 1a after each buckle 64 enters
the ditch 45 of the top portion 41, while the sliding bush 1a is pushed back toward
the top portion 41 (forwards) automatically due to restitution force, such that the
sliding bush 1a is locked on the outer edge of each buckle 64 of the connection socket
6 to limit each buckle 64 for each insertion terminal 43 to be inserted into the socket
body 61, and thereby, to accomplish insertion operation.
[0042] In disassembling, the sliding bush 1a is pulled toward the holding unit 3a (rearwards),
such that the sliding bush 1a no longer locked to the outer edge of each buckle 64.
After that, a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug 4 from the connection
socket 6 directly by the user.
[0043] Moreover, as the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, the sliding bush 1a
is mated with the limiting slots 302a and bumps 301a by the respective extension sections
10a and recession areas 101a, such that the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving forwards
or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards or rightwards during
movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly
for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
[0044] Refer to Figure 22, which is a schematic diagram showing another type of a limiting
unit of the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described
above, the limiting unit 30a of the second embodiment may be also of the structural
type in this example, which differs in that the limiting unit 30b comprises a rib
ring 303b provided on the sleeve 31a, on which multiple inserting slots 304b docked
with the respective extension sections 10a are provided. Thereby, the extension sections
10a may be inserted into the respective inserting slots 304b while the sliding bush
1a moves forwards, rearwards. Therefore, the sliding bush 1a is capable of moving
forwards, rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards, rightwards during
movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain the position of the sliding bush 1a accordingly
for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
[0045] Refer to Figure 23, which is a schematic diagram showing a further type of a limiting
unit of the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described
above, the limiting units 30a, 30b may also be of the structural type in this example,
which differs in that the limiting unit 30c comprises multiple prolonged plates 305c
mated with the respective recession areas 101a, and the prolonged plates 305c are
formed with a respective groove 306c therebetween for each of the extension sections
10a to mate with. Thereby, the extension sections 10a and the recession areas 101a
may be mated with the respective prolonged plates 305c and grooves 306c mutually when
the sliding bush 1a moves forwards or rearwards, such that the sliding bush 1a is
capable of moving forwards or rearwards only, but it is incapable of rotating leftwards
or rightwards during movement on the sleeve 31a to maintain its position of the sliding
bush 1a accordingly for operation of use thereof to be more stable.
[0046] Refer to Figure 24, which is a schematic diagram showing another type of a clip of
the invention. As shown in the figure, in addition to the structure described above,
the clip 34a of the second embodiment may be of the structural type in this example,
which differs in that an end of the clip 34b has multiple adjacent clamping sheets
341b, and the structure of the notch portion 342a is omitted in this example. However,
the inner edge of the locking bush 33a may also be used to constrict the outer edge
of the clip 34b during operation, such that the clip 34b takes advantage of each of
the clamping sheet 341b to form a stable clamping ability on the jacket of the wire
5, such that the applicability to wires of different diameters may also be achieved.
[0047] In summary, with the description above, the invention can achieve actually the expected
objectives of the invention, such that in assembling, direct docking with the connection
socket by the connector plug is available for the connection socket to push away the
sliding bush. After the connection socket and the connector plug are snap-fitting,
the sliding bush is pushed back by the elastic element automatically, such that the
sliding bush is locked to the outer edge of the connection socket to complete operation
of assemblage. In disassembling, the sliding bush is pulled backwards such that the
sliding bush is not locked to the outer edge of the connection socket any more. After
that, a force may be applied to disassemble the connector plug from the connection
socket directly, and the fitting of the extension sections, the recession areas and
the limiting unit is utilized to limit and prevent the sliding bush from rotation.
As a result, the effects of rapid assembling, solid joining, rapid disassembling,
simple structure and ease of use are achieved.
[0048] While the description above are only preferred embodiments of the invention. Any
equivalent modification made within the scope of claims of the invention shall be
within the substantial scope of the invention.
1. A circular rapid-joint connector, including:
a sliding bush;
an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush;
a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably; and
a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
2. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein a containing area
capable of accommodating elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the sliding
bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the holding
unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion abutting
against the connector plug.
3. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein the holding unit
comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, and a locking bush joined with
the sleeve, and the outer edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the
buckle holes respectively, and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic
pieces, the inner surface of each of the elastic pieces being provided with a respective
sticking point, while the periphery of the collar is provided with a slot docking
with each of the sticking points, and the inner edge of the sleeve is provided with
a first internal thread portion joined with the connector plug, moreover, a first
external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve where each of
the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge of the locking bush is
provided with a second internal thread portion joined with the first external thread
portion, and the buckle holes of the sliding bush are larger than the buckles of the
sleeve.
4. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 1, wherein an end of the
connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion
joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided
with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided
with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided
with a ditch thereon annularly, moreover, the top portion is provided with a marking
portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.
5. A circular rapid-joint connector, including:
a sliding bush with multiple extension sections provided on an end thereof, the extension
sections being formed with a respective recession area therebetween;
an elastic element provided on the inner edge of the sliding bush;
a holding unit joined with the sliding bush movably, the outer edge thereof having
a limiting unit capable of limiting each of the extension sections; and
a connector plug penetrating into the sliding bush and joined with the holding unit.
6. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein a containing area
capable of accommodating the elastic element is provided on the inner edge of the
sliding bush, an end of the sliding bush has multiple buckle holes engaged with the
holding unit, and the inner edge of another end of the sliding bush has a stop portion
abutting against the connector plug.
7. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein the holding unit
comprises a sleeve, a collar provided in the sleeve, a clip provided outside of the
collar, and a locking bush joining with the sleeve and constricting the clip, while
the limiting unit is provided on the outer edge of the sleeve, moreover, the outer
edge of the sleeve has multiple buckles docking with the buckle holes respectively,
and an end of the sleeve has multiple adjacent elastic pieces, the inner surface of
each of the elastic pieces being provided with a stop ring, and the inner edge of
the sleeve is provided with a first internal thread portion joined with the connector
plug, moreover, a first external thread portion is provided on the outer edge of the
sleeve where each of the elastic pieces is adjacent thereto, while the inner edge
of the locking bush is provided with a second internal thread portion joined with
the first external thread portion, and the buckle holes of the sliding bush are larger
than the buckles of the sleeve.
8. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit
comprises multiple bumps, each of which mates with the respective recession area,
and the bumps are formed with a respective limiting slot therebetween for each of
the extension sections to mate with.
9. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit
comprises a rib ring provided on the sleeve, and multiple insertion slots which are
docked with the respective extension sections are provided thereon.
10. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein the limiting unit
comprises multiple prolonged plates, each of which mates with the respective recession
area, and the prolonged plates are formed with a respective groove therebetween for
each of the extension sections to mate with.
11. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 7, wherein an end of the
clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets, and the edge of the clip has a notch portion,
and an end of the clip has multiple adjacent clamping sheets.
12. The circular rapid-joint connector as described in claim 5, wherein an end of the
connector plug has a top portion, another end has a second external thread portion
joined with the first internal thread portion, and the connector plug is provided
with multiple insertion terminals therein, while one side of the top portion is provided
with an annular plate abutting against the stop portion, and the top portion is provided
with a ditch thereon annularly, moreover, the top portion is provided with a marking
portion thereon, and the connector plug is provided with a guiding portion therein.