JP2020177783A - A coaxial connector assembly, a coaxial connector device including the coaxial connector assembly, a slide member used for the coaxial connector assembly, and the like. - Google Patents

Abstract

A coaxial connector assembly or the like capable of preventing an engaging member that has once moved from a standby position to a regulated position from subsequently moving from the regulated position to the standby position. The present invention includes a first coaxial connector and a slide member attached thereto for use. The slide member is slidable from the standby position toward the holding position in relation to the first fitting portion while attached to the first coaxial connector. When the slide member is positioned at the standby position, the expanded diameter of the first fitting portion is restricted to the extent that fitting and disengagement with the second fitting portion are possible, and the slide member is temporarily held by a temporary holding portion provided on the slide member with respect to the first coaxial connector. When the slide member is positioned at the holding position, expansion of the diameter of the first fitting portion is restricted, and an engaging member provided on the slide member engages the first coaxial connector to wait from the holding position. Sliding movement of the slide member toward the position is substantially prevented. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention uses a coaxial connector assembly having a slide member, and more specifically, a coaxial connector that maintains a connected state between the coaxial connector assembly and the mating coaxial connector by using a slide member mounted on the coaxial connector assembly. The present invention relates to a connector assembly, a coaxial connector device including the coaxial connector assembly, and a slide member used for the coaxial connector assembly and the like.

Japanese Patent No. 6135834 discloses an example of a coaxial connector device including a slidable engaging member. The coaxial connector device comprises a plug connector and an engaging member, the plug connector having a conductive outer conductor shell that is electrically connected to the contacts of the mating connector, the outer conductor shell being a ground contact member. It has a tubular fitting portion to be fitted. The fitting portion is configured so that the diameter can be increased when the ground contact member is inserted or removed, and the engaging member includes a regulating portion having a pair of arms, which is configured to be able to regulate the diameter expansion of the fitting portion. It has a guide portion that guides the movement of the regulation portion with respect to the fitting portion. The guide portion guides the regulating portion so that the regulation portion that regulates the diameter expansion by sandwiching the fitting portion from the outside in the radial direction and the standby position that does not regulate the diameter can be moved to each other. By restricting the diameter expansion of the fitting portion, the fitting state of the fitting portion and the ground contact member can be maintained.

Patent No. 6135834

The engaging member in the configuration of Patent Document 1 is movable between the regulated position and the standby position. However, since such mutual movement makes the positioning of the engaging member unstable, some customers may not want such mutual movement.
The present invention has been developed in order to meet such customer demands, and prevents an engaging member that has once moved from the standby position to the regulated position from then moving from the regulated position to the standby position. It is an object of the present invention to provide a coaxial connector assembly capable of forming a coaxial connector, a coaxial connector device including the coaxial connector, and a slide member used for the coaxial connector and the like.

In order to solve the above problems, the coaxial connector assembly according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first coaxial connector and a slide member attached to the first coaxial connector and used. Can be connected to the second coaxial connector, and when the first coaxial connector and the second coaxial connector are connected, the coaxial connector is provided in the first shell of the first coaxial connector. The substantially tubular first fitting portion and the substantially tubular second fitting portion provided on the second shell of the second coaxial connector are attached to the second fitting portion by the first. The fitting portion is fitted in a state of being externally fitted, and the outer diameter of the first fitting portion externally fitted to the second fitting portion is the outer diameter of the first fitting portion. The diameter is increased when the fitting of the portion and the second fitting portion is released, and the slide member is attached to the first coaxial connector and is attached to the first coaxial connector. The slide member is slidable from the standby position to the holding position along any radial direction so as to cross the outer peripheral surface of the fitting portion in relation to the first fitting portion. When positioned in the standby position, the diameter expansion of the first fitting portion is restricted to such an extent that fitting and disengagement with the second fitting portion are possible, and the slide. The member is temporarily held by the temporary holding portion provided on the slide member with respect to the first coaxial connector, and when the slide member is positioned at the holding position, the diameter of the first fitting portion is expanded. It is regulated that the engaging member provided on the slide member engages with the first coaxial connector to substantially prevent the sliding movement of the slide member from the holding position to the standby position. It has as a feature.
According to this configuration, when the slide member is slid from the standby position to the holding position, the engaging member provided on the slide member automatically engages with the coaxial connector constituting the coaxial connector assembly. The movement in the opposite direction can be easily prevented.
Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a coaxial connector device including such a coaxial connector assembly, and a slide member used for the coaxial connector assembly and the like.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the slide member preferably consists of a single metal plate.
According to this configuration, the slide member can be manufactured by bending a single metal plate and performing processing such as punching, so that it is easy to secure strength and processing is easy, and it is particularly formed by punching. Therefore, it is easy to adjust the dimensions of the member on the second coaxial connector side.

Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the first shell of the first coaxial connector has the first shell in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. The slide member has a covering portion that covers at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion on the side opposite to the fitting side where the fitting portion of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted. It is preferable to have a guide portion that supports the covering portion of the first coaxial connector when attached to the first coaxial connector along the direction of slide movement of the slide member.

Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the slide member has the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. On the fitting side where the fitting portion of the first fitting portion is fitted, a regulating portion that regulates the expansion of the diameter of the first fitting portion may be provided along the direction of slide movement of the slide member.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion may be provided on the fitting side of the slide member in a state of being continuous with the regulating portion.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion may be provided separately from the regulating portion.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion may be provided on the side wall of the slide member.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the first shell of the first coaxial connector has the first shell in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. On the side opposite to the fitting side where the fitting portion of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted, a covering portion covering at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion is provided, and the covering portion has a covering portion. It may be temporarily held by using the temporary holding portion.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion is a piece provided in a cantilever shape along the direction of slide movement of the slide member, and the free end of the piece is slide movement. It may be positioned on the opposite side of the direction.
Furthermore, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the covering portion may be temporarily held between the temporary holding portion and the engaging member in the direction of slide movement of the slide member.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion is the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. It may be provided on the wall of the slide member on the side opposite to the fitting side where the fitting portion is fitted.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the temporary holding portion is a protrusion protruding from the slide member mounted on the first coaxial connector toward the first coaxial connector, and is the first. The outer surface of the coaxial connector 1 may be provided with a recess portion temporarily held by the protrusion.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the engaging member may be provided on the side wall of the slide member.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. On the side opposite to the mating side, a cover portion covering at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion is provided on the first shell of the first coaxial connector, and the cover portion is provided. The sliding movement of the slide member from the holding position to the standby position may be substantially prevented by engaging with the engaging member.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the engaging member is a piece provided in a cantilever shape along the direction of slide movement of the slide member, and the free end of the piece is slide movement. It may be positioned on the opposite side of the direction.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the engaging member is the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. It may be provided on the wall of the slide member on the side opposite to the side where the fitting portion is fitted.
Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the engaging member is a protrusion protruding from the slide member mounted on the first coaxial connector toward the first coaxial connector, and is the first. The outer surface of the coaxial connector 1 may be provided with a recess that engages with the protrusion to substantially prevent the slide member from sliding from the holding position to the standby position.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the engaging member is a protrusion protruding from the slide member mounted on the first coaxial connector toward the first coaxial connector, and is the first. The outer surface of the coaxial connector may be provided with a recess that engages with the protrusion to substantially prevent the slide member from sliding from the holding position to the standby position.

In the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the first coaxial connector may be used in a state of being attached to a cable, and the second coaxial connector may be used in a state of being mounted on a substrate.

Further, in the coaxial connector assembly of the above aspect, the coaxial connector device may be configured from the combination of the coaxial connector assembly and the second coaxial connector.

According to the present invention, a coaxial connector assembly capable of preventing an engaging member once moved from the standby position to the regulated position from then moving from the regulated position to the standby position, a coaxial connector including the coaxial connector. A device and a slide member used for the coaxial connector and the like can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the coaxial connector assembly by one Embodiment of this invention, the coaxial connector apparatus which includes the coaxial connector assembly, and the slide member used for the coaxial connector assembly and the like. It is a side view of FIG. It is a perspective view which showed the state before the coaxial connector is connected to each other. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the slide member is positioned in the standby position. It is a side view of FIG. It is a bottom view of FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the slide member is positioned at a holding position. It is a side view of FIG. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. It is a figure which clarifies the relationship between a slide member and a coaxial connector. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of the temporary holding part. It is a side view of the modification of the temporary holding part shown in FIG. It is a top view of the modification of the temporary holding part shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the other modification of the temporary holding part. It is a side view of another modification of the temporary holding part shown in FIG. It is a top view of another modification of the temporary holding part shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of the engaging member. It is a side view of the modification of the engaging member shown in FIG. It is a top view of the modification of the engaging member shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a sectional view taken along line VV of FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Only suitable embodiments are shown for convenience of explanation, but of course, this is not intended to limit the invention.

1 and 2, respectively, used for the coaxial connector assembly 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the coaxial connector device 2 (1, 7) including the coaxial connector assembly 1, the coaxial connector assembly 1 and the like. The slide member 4 is shown in a perspective view and a side view.
The coaxial connector assembly 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the coaxial connector 3 (corresponding to the "first coaxial connector" in the claim) and the slide member 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a coaxial connector device. Reference numeral 2 denotes a coaxial connector assembly 1 and a coaxial connector 7 (corresponding to the “second coaxial connector” in the claim). The slide member 4 is used by being attached to the coaxial connector 3. For convenience, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a state after the coaxial connector 3 and the coaxial connector 7 are connected, and a state before the slide member 4 is attached to the coaxial connector 3. All of these components may have a symmetrical shape about the axial direction.

The coaxial connector 3 may have the form of a plug connector, for example, and can be used by being attached to one end of the cable 9 as shown in the illustrated embodiment. On the other hand, the coaxial connector 7 may have the form of a receptacle connector, for example, and can be used in a state of being mounted on a substrate (not shown) as in the illustrated embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the coaxial connector 3 and the coaxial connector 7 in a state before they are connected. The coaxial connector 3 and the coaxial connector 7 can be connected in the same manner as a general plug connector and a receptacle connector, for example, in the direction of the arrow “α” in the drawing.

It can be considered that the coaxial connector 7 has exactly the same structure as a general receptacle connector. The coaxial connector 7 mainly includes a housing 71 including a plate-shaped portion, a shell 73 (corresponding to the “second shell” in the claims) that covers a predetermined portion of the housing 71 from the outside, and a cylinder provided on the shell 73. Includes a central terminal 72 erected at the center of the shaped fitting portion 74 (corresponding to the "second fitting portion" in the claims). A predetermined portion of the coaxial connector 3 is formed as a receiving space 74b between the fitting portion 74 and the central terminal 72.

Except for the matters described in particular, the coaxial connector 3 may be considered to have substantially the same structure as a general plug connector. The coaxial connector 3 is mainly shown in a housing 10 (shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 described later) and a central terminal 11 attached to the housing 10 (shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 described later). Includes) and a shell 20 (corresponding to the "first shell" in the claims) similarly attached to the housing 10. The housing 10 has a cylindrical portion 10b provided with a hole 10a for exposing the center terminal 11. The shell 20 covers a predetermined portion of the housing 10 from the outside. When the coaxial connector 3 and the coaxial connector 7 are connected, the central terminal 11 of the coaxial connector 3 contacts the central terminal 72 of the coaxial connector 7 (see FIG. 1), and the shell 20 of the coaxial connector 3 contacts the shell 73 of the coaxial connector 7. And conduct.

The shell 20 is formed by punching and bending a single metal plate. Mainly, a flat plate portion 21 that can form an upper surface and a fitting portion 22 (corresponding to the “first fitting portion” in the claims) arranged on one surface of the plate portion 21 are included. .. The fitting portion 22 may be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape, and is positioned in a circumferential shape on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 10b of the housing 10. However, it does not necessarily have to be formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and for example, it may be formed in a substantially U-shaped plan view bulging on the curved surface portion.

A plurality of covering portions 21a, 21b, and 21c are provided on the front side of the plate portion 21, that is, on the side portion on the side opposite to the connecting side of the cable 9. Each of these covering portions 21a, 21b, and 21c forms the outermost shell of the shell 20, and the direction "α" along the fitting direction (the direction of the illustrated arrow "α1") between the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74. In "", the plate portion 21 is bent toward the fitting portion 22 and the cable 9 side in a substantially L-shape in cross section on the side opposite to the fitting side where the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 are fitted. , At least a part of the side surface of the coaxial connector 3 including the fitting portion 22 is covered. The covering portion 21a is positioned so as to cover the side surface of the fitting portion 22, and subsequently, the covering portions 21b and 21c are in the direction in which the slide member 4 is attached to the coaxial connector 3, that is, the illustrated arrow “ They are arranged in these order along "β1". The widths of the covering portions 21a, 21b, and 21c, that is, the widths in the direction of the arrow "γ" shown in the drawing are set to be smaller in this order. On the other hand, in the direction "α" along the fitting direction "α1", the covering portion 21b has a larger dimension than the covering portions 21a and 21c.

A grip piece 25 having a substantially C-shaped portion 25a bent toward the side of the cable 9 is provided on the rear side of the plate portion 21, that is, on the side portion on the connection side of the cable 9. The grip piece 25 is crimped to the cable 9 by the substantially C-shaped portion 25a to fix the shell 20 to the cable 9.

When the coaxial connector 3 and the coaxial connector 7 are connected, the fitting portion 22 of the coaxial connector 3 is placed on the outer periphery of the fitting portion 74 (see FIG. 3) of the coaxial connector 7 against the biasing direction by utilizing the elastic action. It is externally fitted with the diameter expanded. At this time, the inward groove 22a provided in the fitting portion 22 fits into the corresponding groove 74a of the fitting portion 74. Further, the cylindrical portion 10b of the coaxial connector 3 is fitted in the receiving space 74b of the coaxial connector 7, and the fitting portion 74 of the coaxial connector 7 is internally fitted in the gap between the fitting portion 22 of the coaxial connector 3 and the cylindrical portion 10b. The fitting portion 22 completes fitting in a state where the diameter is slightly larger than the diameter at the start of fitting. Therefore, the fitting state of the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 is basically maintained unless the outer diameter of the fitted fitting portion 22 is increased again. In other words, the diameter increase of the fitting portion 22 fitted with the fitting portion 74 is basically set to be increased again only when the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 are released from the fitting. Has been done. The diameter expansion is regulated by installing the slide member 4 so as to sandwich the groove 22a provided in the fitting portion 22 or the vicinity of the groove 22a as shown in the present embodiment by a predetermined portion (gap between the pair of arm portions 42b). This can be done, and the fitting of the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 is maintained unless this restriction is lifted.

The slide member 4 is formed by punching, bending, or the like a single metal plate. Since it is formed from a single metal plate, it is easy to secure strength, it is easy to process, and it is easy to adjust the dimensions.

The slide member 4 mainly includes an upper wall 43, a bottom wall 42, a front wall 44 connecting the upper wall 43 and the bottom wall 42, and a pair of side walls 41 extending from the side of the upper wall 43 to the side of the bottom wall 42. Including. The terms "bottom", "top", "front", etc. are only used for convenience to specify the positional relationship of the walls, and have no special meaning (hereinafter, the same applies). The upper wall 43, the bottom wall 42, the front wall 44, and the side wall 41 form a storage space 45 in which the tip end side of the coaxial connector 3 is housed inside the slide member 4.

The slide member 4 is used by being attached to the coaxial connector 3, and can be slid and moved in the direction of the arrow “β1” shown in the drawing from the “standby position” to the “holding position” in relation to the fitting portion 22. .. However, once the slide member is moved from the "standby position" to the "holding position", it cannot be moved in the opposite direction, that is, from the "holding position" to the "standby position" unless the slide member 4 is deformed or the like. Can not. At the time of slide movement, the slide member 4 moves along any radial direction (“α-γ” plane direction) across the outer peripheral surface 22b of the fitting portion 22 of the coaxial connector 3.

4 to 7 show a state in which the slide member 4 is positioned in the "standby position", while FIGS. 8 to 11 show a state in which the slide member 4 is positioned in the "holding position".

4 and 5 are perspective views and side views corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively, FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG.
On the other hand, FIGS. 8 and 9 show perspective views and side views corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively, and FIG. 10 shows a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for convenience to clarify the relationship between the slide member 4 and the coaxial connector 3, and more specifically, in a state where the upper wall 43 provided on the upper portion of the slide member 4 is pushed upward. Moreover, the state before bending the edge (guide portion) 49 of the side wall 41 extending from the upper wall 43 is shown.

The bottom wall 42 of the slide member 4 is provided with a pair of arm portions 42b (corresponding to the “regulatory portion” in the claims) that regulate the diameter expansion of the fitting portion 22. The arm portion 42b is formed in a state of being spread over the "β-γ" surface by punching the plate surface. Each of these pair of arm portions 42b is provided on the fitting side where the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 are fitted in the direction "α" along the fitting direction "α1" of the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74. It is provided in a cantilever shape along the slide movement direction "β1". The dimension "K" in the width direction "γ" formed in the gap between the pair of arm portions 42b is the fitting that is externally fitted to the fitting portion 74 except for the recess 42c portion formed on the free end side of the arm portion 42b. It is set slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the joint portion 22. On the other hand, the dimension of the recess 42c portion in the width direction "γ" is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the fitting portion 22 fitted to the fitting portion 74, and more specifically, the dimension fits with the fitting portion 22. The size is set so as not to substantially hinder the fitting and disengagement of the joint portion 74.

When the slide member 4 is positioned in the "standby position", as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the fitting portion 22 has a recess 42c (corresponding to the "temporary holding portion" in the claim), and more specifically, a pair of fitting portions. The arm portion 42b is arranged at a portion having a dimension larger than the dimension "K" in the width direction "γ". The recess 42c is provided on the fitting side of the slide member 4 in a state of being continuous with the pair of arm portions 42b. At this time, the diameter expansion of the fitting portion 22 is only restricted to the extent that the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 can be fitted and released, and is positioned at the “holding position”. As such, it is not completely regulated and the fitting portion 22 is simply tentatively held by these recesses 42c. Here, "temporary holding" means that an object to be temporarily held can be temporarily held in a predetermined place with a relatively weak force, but by applying a force stronger than the holding force, the "holding position" It means a holding state that can be easily moved to. By performing the temporary holding, the slide member 4 can be positioned in advance at a predetermined position (standby position) of the coaxial connector 3 and then slid to the holding position, so that the operation of the slide member 4 can be made more stable. it can.

On the other hand, when the slide member 4 is positioned at the "holding position", as shown in FIG. 10 and the like, the fitting portion 22 is sandwiched between the pair of arm portions 42b, and as a result, the fitting portion 22 Diameter expansion is regulated. Therefore, in this state, the fitting between the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 is maintained.

An engaging member that substantially prevents the slide member 4 from sliding in the direction of the arrow "β2" shown in the figure from the "holding position" to the "standby position" on the side wall 41 of the slide member 4 that covers the outside of the coaxial connector 3. 48a is provided. The engaging member 48a engages with a predetermined portion (cover portion 21b) of the coaxial connector 3 to prevent the sliding member 4 from sliding. Here, "substantially preventing" means that the slide member 4 cannot be slid and moved from the place unless the slide member 4 is deformed or the like.

The engaging member 48a may be, for example, a straight piece as shown. The straight piece 48a has a cantilever-like shape in which one end is supported by a support wall 48 which is a part of the side wall 41, and extends along the slide movement direction “β1” of the slide member 4. The free end 48aA of the straight piece 48a is positioned on the side opposite to the slide movement direction "β1", and when the slide member 4 slides from the "standby position" to the "holding position", the covering portion 21a Engage with to substantially prevent the sliding movement of the slide member 4 in the direction of the illustrated arrow "β2" from the "holding position" to the "standby position". It is sufficient that the straight piece 48a has a shape that prevents sliding movement, and it is not necessary that the straight piece 48a is provided in a straight shape. However, by forming a piece such as the straight piece 48a, the engaging member can be easily provided by punching out and bending the metal plate, and the desired shape can be easily obtained. .. Further, the engaging force of the engaging member can be easily adjusted by changing the length, bending angle, etc. of the piece.

In order to forcibly move the slide member 4 from the "holding position" to the "standby position", a raised portion 46 may be provided on the upper wall 43. In this case, the slide member 4 and the like are destroyed, but the slide member 4 attached to the coaxial connector 3 can be forcibly removed.

A guide portion 49 is formed on the bottom wall 42 side of the side wall 41 by folding back a part of each side wall in a substantially L shape. These guide portions 49 are provided along the slide movement direction "β1" of the slide member 4. When the slide member 4 is attached to the coaxial connector 3, in other words, when the coaxial connector 3 is accommodated in the accommodation space 45, the upper portion of the guide portion 49 is covered with the coaxial connector 3, for example, as shown in the embodiment. The covering portion 21a having the maximum width dimension is positioned and supported therein. By providing the guide portion 49, the operation of the slide member 4 can be made more stable.

The usage of the slide member 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and the like.
First, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the fitting portion 22 of the coaxial connector 3 and the fitting portion 74 of the coaxial connector 7 are fitted in the direction of the arrow “α1” in the drawing, and as shown in FIG. 1, the fitting portion It is assumed that the fitting portion 22 is externally fitted to the 74. After that, as shown in FIG. 1, the slide member 4 is attached to the fitting portion 22 from the direction of the arrow “β1” shown in the drawing.

At this time, as is clear from FIGS. 5 and 11, the covering portion 21a formed in the shell 20 of the coaxial connector 3 and having the widest width in the width direction “γ” is above the guide portion 49 of the slide member 4. It is accommodated in the accommodating space 45 in a state of being sandwiched between the wall 43 and the wall 43 in the fitting direction “α” and in a state of being supported by the guide portion 49 on the bottom side of the covering portion 21a. Further, at this time, the fitting portion 22 is temporarily held in a slightly expanded state by the recess (temporary holding portion) 42c provided in the arm portion 42b of the slide member 4 on the “β-γ” surface shown in FIG. More specifically, the fitting portion 22 is temporarily held in a state where the diameter expansion is restricted to the extent that the fitting portion 22 can be fitted and released from the fitting portion 74. In this way, in the recess 42c, the width of the arm portion 42b in the “γ” direction is slightly increased to reduce the deformation load of the arm portion 42b, and the restrictive force when the diameter of the fitting portion 22 is expanded is set to be small. ing.

Next, when the slide member 4 is moved from the "standby position" to the "holding position" along the direction of the illustrated arrow "β1", the covering portion 21a is formed as an engaging member, as is clear from FIG. While elastically colliding with the straight piece 48a and expanding the straight piece 48a in the width direction "γ", it passes through them and reaches the innermost part of the groove portion 42a. At least when this state is reached, the free end 48aA of the straight piece 48a returns to the original state before the displacement, and is arranged at the same position as the covering portion 21a in the width direction "γ". Therefore, even if the slide member 4 is moved from the "holding position" to the "standby position" in the "β2" direction, the covering portion 21a and the vicinity of the free end 48aA of the straight piece 48a collide with each other. Therefore, such slide movement is not possible.

In the above description, before mounting the slide member 4, the fitting portion 22 of the coaxial connector 3 is externally fitted to the fitting portion 74 of the coaxial connector 7, but the fitting portion 22 is recessed 42c. When temporarily held in the standby position, the expansion of the diameter of the fitting portion 22 is not yet regulated as in the case where it is positioned in the "holding position". Therefore, the fitting portion 22 is connected to the coaxial connector 7. The slide member 4 can also be mounted after being fitted onto the fitting portion 74 of the above. In other words, the slide member 4 can be attached to the coaxial connector 3 before or after the fitting portion 22 is externally fitted to the fitting portion 74 of the coaxial connector 7.

A modified example of the temporary holding portion for temporarily holding the slide member 4 in the standby position will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. In this modification, the temporary holding portion 48b is provided in a portion other than the fitting side of the slide member 4, for example, separately from the regulating portion 42b. 12 and 13 are perspective views and side views corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2 described above, FIG. 14 is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. Matters not particularly explained may be considered in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

In this modification, as the temporary holding portion 48b, a curved piece 48b provided on the side wall 41 of the slide member 4 that covers the outside of the coaxial connector 3 is used. The curved piece 48b has a cantilever-like shape in which one end is supported by a support wall 48 which is a part of the side wall 41, and the direction "β2" opposite to the direction "β1" of the slide member 4 slides. It is curved to. The free end 48bA of the curved piece 48b is positioned on the side opposite to the slide movement direction "β1", and when the slide member 4 is positioned in the standby position, the covering portion 21a slides the slide member 4. In the direction "β" along the movement, it is arranged between the vicinity of the free end 48aA of the straight piece 48a and the free end 48bA of the curved piece 48b positioned on the side opposite to the direction "β1" of the slide movement. Temporarily held. By forming a piece such as the curved piece 48b, the temporary holding portion can be easily provided by punching out and bending the metal plate, and the desired shape can be easily obtained. Further, by making the pieces into pieces, the temporary holding force by the temporary holding portion can be easily adjusted by changing the length, the bending angle, and the like. However, it is sufficient that the curved piece 48b has a shape that can be temporarily held, and it is not always necessary to bend the curved piece 48b.

16 to 19 show other modifications of the temporary holding portion that temporarily holds the slide member 4 in the standby position. Also in this modified example, the temporary holding portion 43b is provided in a portion other than the fitting side of the slide member 4, for example, separately from the regulating portion 42b. 16 and 17 are perspective views and side views corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2 described above, FIG. 18 is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 19 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of FIG. Matters not particularly explained may be considered in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

In this modified example, a protrusion 43b provided on the upper wall 43 of the slide member 4 that covers the outside of the coaxial connector 3 is used as the temporary holding portion. The protrusion 43b is provided on the side opposite to the side where the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 are fitted in the fitting direction “α”, and is coaxial with the slide member 4 mounted on the coaxial connector 3. It is arranged at the tip of the plate piece 43a that protrudes toward the connector 3 and extends in the direction "β2" opposite to the direction "β1" of the slide member 4. A recess 27 is provided on the outer surface of the coaxial connector 3, for example, the surface of the plate 21 corresponding to the protrusion 43b, and when the slide member 4 is positioned at the standby position, the protrusion 43b is recessed. The slide member 4 is temporarily held by being locked to the portion 27. The temporary holding portion can be easily provided by embossing a metal plate or the like by simply forming the protruding portion 43b or the recessed portion 27.

A modified example of the engaging member that temporarily holds the slide member 4 in the standby position will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. 20 and 21 are perspective views and side views corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2 described above, FIG. 22 is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 23 is a sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 22. Matters not particularly explained may be considered in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Similar to the temporary holding portion, the engaging member may be provided on the fitting side of the slide member 4 in a state of being continuous with the pair of arm portions 42b, or may be provided on a portion other than the fitting side of the slide member 4. Although it can be done, the latter example will be described here.

The engaging member shown in FIG. 20 and the like has the same configuration as another modification of the temporary holding portion (see FIG. 16 and the like). As the engaging member, a protrusion 43d protruding from the slide member 4 mounted on the coaxial connector 3 toward the coaxial connector 3 is used here. The protrusion 43d is provided on the upper wall 43 of the slide member 4 on the side opposite to the side where the fitting portion 22 and the fitting portion 74 are fitted in the fitting direction “α”. A recess 27 is provided on the outer surface of the coaxial connector 3, for example, the surface of the plate 21 corresponding to the protrusion 43d, and when the slide member 4 is positioned at the holding position, the protrusion 43d is recessed. By engaging with the portion 27, the sliding movement of the slide member 4 from the holding position to the standby position is substantially prevented. By forming the protrusion 43d and the recess 27, the temporary holding portion can be easily provided by embossing a metal plate or the like.

It should be understood that the above description relates to preferred embodiments and is merely representative of the article and the method of manufacturing it. It can be acknowledged that different embodiments and variations thereof will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art in the light of the above teachings. Thus, exemplary and alternative embodiments, and variations thereof, can be performed without departing from the spirit of the articles and methods described in the appended claims. For example, the embodiments and modifications described above can be used in any combination.

1 Coaxial connector assembly 3 Coaxial connector (first coaxial connector)
4 Slide member 7 Coaxial connector (second coaxial connector)
10 housing 20 shell (first shell)
21 Board (outer surface)
21a to 21c Covering portion 22 Fitting portion (first fitting portion)
27 Recess 41 Side wall 42b Arm (regulatory part)
42c dent (temporary holding part)
43 Upper wall 43b Protrusion (temporary holding part)
43d protrusion (engagement member)
48a Straight piece (engagement member)
48aA Free end 48b Curved piece (temporary holding part)
48bA free end 49 guide 73 shell (second shell)
74 Fitting part (second fitting part)

Claims (20)

A first coaxial connector and a slide member attached to the first coaxial connector and used are provided.
The first coaxial connector can be connected to the second coaxial connector.
When the first coaxial connector and the second coaxial connector are connected, the second coaxial with the substantially tubular first fitting portion provided in the first shell of the first coaxial connector. The substantially tubular second fitting portion provided on the second shell of the connector is fitted into the second fitting portion with the first fitting portion externally fitted. Connector
The outer diameter of the first fitting portion externally fitted to the second fitting portion is increased when the fitting between the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion is released. Is supposed to be
The slide member is attached to the first coaxial connector and is attached to the first fitting portion along any radial direction so as to cross the outer peripheral surface of the first fitting portion. Due to the relationship, it is possible to slide from the standby position to the holding position.
When the slide member is positioned in the standby position, the diameter expansion of the first fitting portion is restricted to such an extent that fitting and disengagement with the second fitting portion are possible. Moreover, the slide member is temporarily held by the temporary holding portion provided on the slide member with respect to the first coaxial connector.
When the slide member is positioned at the holding position, the expansion of the diameter of the first fitting portion is restricted, and the engaging member provided on the slide member engages with the first coaxial connector. A coaxial connector assembly characterized in that the sliding movement of the slide member from the holding position to the standby position is substantially prevented. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein the slide member is made of a single metal plate. The first shell of the first coaxial connector has the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. A covering portion that covers at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion is provided on the side opposite to the fitting side to which the portions are fitted.
The slide member has a guide portion that supports the covering portion of the first coaxial connector when attached to the first coaxial connector along the direction of slide movement of the slide member, claim 1 or 2. The coaxial connector assembly according to 2. The slide member is on a fitting side where the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. The coaxial connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a regulating portion that regulates the expansion of the diameter of the first fitting portion along the direction of slide movement of the slide member. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 4, wherein the temporary holding portion is provided on the fitting side of the slide member in a state of being continuous with the regulating portion. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 4, wherein the temporary holding portion is provided separately from the regulating portion. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 6, wherein the temporary holding portion is provided on a side wall of the slide member. The first shell of the first coaxial connector has the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. A covering portion that covers at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion is provided on the side opposite to the fitting side to which the portions are fitted.
The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 7, wherein the covering portion is temporarily held by using the temporary holding portion. The temporary holding portion is a piece provided in a cantilever shape along the direction of slide movement of the slide member, and the free end of the piece is positioned on the side opposite to the direction of slide movement. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 8. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 9, wherein the covering portion is temporarily held between the temporary holding portion and the engaging member in the direction of slide movement of the slide member. The temporary holding portion is a fitting in which the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 6, which is provided on the wall of the slide member on the side opposite to the side. The temporary holding portion is a protrusion that protrudes from the slide member mounted on the first coaxial connector toward the first coaxial connector, and is a protrusion on the outer surface of the first coaxial connector. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 11, which is provided with a recess that is temporarily held by. The coaxial connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the engaging member is provided on a side wall of the slide member. In the direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion, on the side opposite to the side where the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted, the said A cover that covers at least a part of the side surface of the first fitting portion is provided on the first shell of the first coaxial connector.
13. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 13, wherein the covering portion engages with the engaging member to substantially prevent the sliding movement of the slide member from the holding position to the standby position. The engaging member is a piece provided in a cantilever shape along the direction of slide movement of the slide member, and the free end of the piece is positioned on the side opposite to the direction of slide movement. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 14. The engaging member is on the side where the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are fitted in a direction along the fitting direction of the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. The coaxial connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, which is provided on the wall of the slide member on the opposite side. The engaging member is a protrusion that protrudes from the slide member mounted on the first coaxial connector toward the first coaxial connector, and the protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the first coaxial connector. 16. The coaxial connector assembly according to claim 16, wherein a recess is provided that engages with and substantially prevents the slide member from sliding from the holding position to the standby position. The coaxial connector set according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the first coaxial connector is used in a state of being attached to a cable, and the second coaxial connector is used in a state of being mounted on a substrate. Solid. A coaxial connector device comprising a combination of the coaxial connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 18 and the second coaxial connector. The slide member used in the coaxial connector assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 18 or the coaxial connector device according to claim 19.

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