CN205335451U - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector, which comprises: a main body, including a first annular end and a second annular end opposite to the first annular end, and the first annular end and the annular second end form a a channel for conductor insertion; a resilient clamping piece extending obliquely upward from the bottom of said first ring end towards said second ring end to hold a conductor inserted into said connector through the first ring end in said connector Between the top of the main body part and the elastic clamping piece; and a release mechanism, including a pressing part extending upward from the side of the elastic clamping piece, when the pressing part is pressed down, the releasing mechanism drives the The resilient clip moves down releasing the conductor. In the utility model, since the connector has a wire release structure, the conductor of the wire can be repeatedly inserted and pulled out, which facilitates the replacement of the wire and reduces the cost.

Description

Connector

technical field

The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a connector in which conductors of wires can be repeatedly plugged and pulled out.

Background technique

In the prior art, most of the connectors are of a single-use structure, that is, once the conductor of the wire is inserted into the connector, the conductor of the wire cannot be pulled out, and for such a single-use connector, the wire cannot be replaced.

In addition, in the prior art, the connector mainly includes an insulating housing and conductive terminals installed in the insulating housing. Generally, the connector can work only when the conductive terminals are installed in the insulating housing to form a complete connector. If the conductive terminals are separated from the constraints of the insulating housing made of plastic materials, they will not be able to work independently.

Utility model content

The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

An object of the present invention is to provide a connector which has a wire release structure, so that the conductor of the wire can be repeatedly plugged and pulled out, which facilitates the replacement of the wire.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector, comprising: a main body including a first annular end and a second annular end opposite to the first annular end, and the first annular end and the annular second end A channel for conductor insertion is formed between the two ends; an elastic clamping piece extends obliquely upward from the bottom of the first ring end toward the second ring end, so as to be inserted into the connector through the first ring end The conductor is held between the top of the main body portion and the elastic clamping piece; and the release mechanism includes a pressing portion extending upward from the side of the elastic clamping piece, and when the pressing portion is pressed down, the pressing portion The release mechanism drives the elastic clamping piece to move downwards to release the conductor.

According to the connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, the pressing portion extends outside the conductor in a direction perpendicular to the clamping force direction of the conductor clamped by the elastic clamping piece.

According to the connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, the release mechanism further includes a connecting arm, and the connecting arm is approximately perpendicular to the elastic clamping piece from one side of the elastic clamping piece toward the main body. Extending from the top of the connecting arm, the pressing portion is formed by bending outward vertically at the free end of the connecting arm, so as to drive the elastic clamping piece away from the main body by pressing the pressing portion, thereby releasing the conductor.

The connector according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes: a first soldering leg extending outward from the bottom of the first ring end so as to be soldered to a circuit board; and a second soldering leg extending from the bottom of the first annular end The bottom of the second ring-shaped end extends outwards for soldering to the circuit board.

According to a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first soldering leg and the second soldering leg are adapted to be soldered to corresponding electrical contacts on the circuit board in a surface mount manner.

The connector according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an insulating housing, the insulating housing includes at least one substantially cuboid-shaped accommodation chamber, and each accommodation chamber is composed of a top wall, two transverse walls and two Defined by a longitudinal wall against which the top of the body portion abuts.

According to a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, an inwardly protruding blocking portion is provided at a portion of at least one of the longitudinal walls corresponding to the bottom of the first ring end, so as to keep the main body in the in the holding chamber.

According to an embodiment of the connector of the present invention, a plurality of through holes are provided on the top wall of the insulating housing, so that a removal tool can pass through the through holes and push the main body out of the accommodation chamber. outside.

According to the connector of an embodiment of the present invention, at least one flat surface that can be sucked by the suction nozzle and one driving hole corresponding to the pressing part are formed on the top wall of the insulating housing, and the external release tool Or a finger is suitable for inserting into the driving hole and pressing down the pressing part, so as to drive the elastic clamping piece to release the conductor by pressing down the pressing part.

According to a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, the conductor is inserted into the main body through the first ring end in a direction parallel to the surface of the circuit board.

In the connectors according to the above embodiments of the present invention, since the connector has a wire releasing structure, the conductor of the wire can be repeatedly plugged and pulled out, which is convenient for replacing the wire.

Through the following description of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings, other purposes and advantages of the utility model will be apparent, and can help to have a comprehensive understanding of the utility model.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a conductor is inserted into the connector, and the connector includes an insulating housing;

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the connector shown in FIG. 1 when it is mounted on a circuit board, wherein the connector does not include an insulating housing;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the connector shown in Fig. 1 viewed from the bottom;

Fig. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the connector does not include an insulating housing; and

Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the insertion of conductors into the connector shown in Figure 4, showing two connectors.

detailed description

The technical solutions of the present utility model will be further specifically described below through the embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar components. The following descriptions of the embodiments of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings are intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation of the utility model.

In addition, in the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It may be evident, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the drawings.

According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: a main body, including a first ring end and a second ring end opposite to the first ring end, and the first ring end and the second ring end A channel for conductor insertion is formed between the second ring-shaped ends; an elastic clamping piece extends obliquely upwards from the bottom of the first ring-shaped end toward the second ring-shaped end, so as to be inserted into the second ring-shaped end through the first ring-shaped end. The conductor in the connector is held between the top of the main body and the elastic clamping piece; and the release mechanism includes a pressing portion extending upward from the side of the elastic clamping piece, when the pressing portion is pressed down At the end, the release mechanism drives the elastic clamping piece to move downwards to release the conductor.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector 100 is disclosed. As shown in Figures 1-5, the connector 100 mainly includes: a substantially flat main body 2, a first ring end 24 and a second ring end 25 opposite to the first ring end 24, and a second ring end 25 spaced apart from each other. A channel for the conductor 200 to be inserted is formed between an annular end 24 and an annular second end 25; an elastic clamping piece 22 extends obliquely upward from the bottom 241 of the first annular end 24 toward the second annular end 25, so as to The conductor 200 inserted into the connector 100 through the first ring end 24 is held between the top 21 of the main body 2 and the elastic clamping piece 22, so that the conductor 200 is electrically connected with the connector 100; and a release mechanism 23, It is integrally connected with the side of the elastic clamping piece 22, and includes a pressing portion 231 extending upward from the side of the elastic clamping piece 22, when the pressing portion 231 is pressed down, the release mechanism 23 drives the The elastic clamping piece 22 moves downward to release the conductor 200 . That is, by using the pressing part 231 to drive the release mechanism 23 , the elastic clamping piece 22 is biased toward a direction away from the top 21 , thereby releasing the clamped conductor 200 . In the illustrated embodiment, the conductor 200 is inserted into the support channel of the connector 100 from the first ring end 24 and the second ring end 25 is adapted to receive the end of the conductor 200 inserted into the connector 100 .

In the connector 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, due to the wire release structure, the conductor 200 can be repeatedly plugged and pulled out, which is convenient for replacing the conductor. For example, the connector of the present invention can be installed in a lamp to provide power for the lamp.

In an exemplary embodiment, the release mechanism 23 includes a pressing part 231, the pressing part 231 is connected with the elastic clamping piece 22, and clamps the conductor 200 perpendicular to the clamping force of the elastic clamping piece 22 The direction of the direction extends beyond the conductor 200 . In this way, the pressing part 231 can be pressed by using an external release tool such as a rod body, a screwdriver, etc., so that the elastic clamping piece 22 is away from the top 21, thereby allowing the conductor 200 to be clamped between the top 21 and the elastic clamping piece 22, To allow the conductor 200 to be pulled out from the main body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the elastic clamping piece 22 extends obliquely from the bottom 241 of the first annular end 24 opposite to the top 21 towards the top 21 and the second annular end 25; and the release mechanism 23 also includes a connecting arm 232, the connecting arm 232 extends from one side of the elastic clamping piece 22 approximately perpendicular to the elastic clamping piece 22 toward the top 21, and the pressing portion 231 is formed by bending outwards at the free end of the connecting arm 232, so as to press the pressing portion The portion 231 drives the elastic clip 22 away from the top 21 , thereby releasing the conductor 200 .

In an exemplary embodiment, the main body 2 further includes a first soldering leg 26 extending outward from the bottom of the first ring end 24 to the outside of the insulating housing 1 for soldering to the circuit board 300 and a second soldering leg 27 extending outward from a bottom of the second annular end 25 opposite to the top 21 to the outside of the insulating housing 1, so as to be welded to the electrical contact 301 of the circuit board . The first soldering leg 26 and the second soldering leg 27 of the main body 2 are suitable for being soldered to corresponding electrical contacts 301 on the circuit board 300 in a surface mount manner. In addition, the conductor 200 is inserted into the main body portion 21 through the first ring end 24 in a direction parallel to the surface of the circuit board 300 . In this way, the height of the entire connector can be reduced.

In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the connector 100 further includes an insulating housing 1 , which may be a molded plastic product, and at least one insertion hole 12 is disposed therein.

Further, at least one flat surface that can be sucked by the suction nozzle and one driving hole 11 corresponding to the pressing part 231 are formed on the top wall of the insulating housing 1 that is away from the elastic clamping piece 22 and close to the top 21 , an external release tool or a finger is adapted to be inserted into the driving hole 11 and press the pressing part 231 downward, so as to drive the elastic clamping piece 22 to move away from the top 21 by pressing the pressing part 231 downward, thereby releasing the conductor 200. The connecting arm 232 extends from one side of the elastic clamping piece 22 approximately perpendicular to the elastic clamping piece 22 towards the top 21, and the pressing portion 231 is formed by bending outward vertically at the free end of the connecting arm 232, so that the pressing portion 231 and the main body are approximately flush and close to the top wall of the insulating housing 1 , so as to facilitate an external release tool to pass through the driving hole 11 to press the pressing portion 231 .

As shown in Figures 1-3, the insulating housing 1 includes at least one substantially cuboid accommodation chamber 13, each accommodation chamber 3 consists of a top wall, two transverse walls and two extending in the conductor insertion direction. Defined by longitudinal walls, each accommodation chamber 13 accommodates one connector and against which the top 21 of the main body part 2 abuts. The bottoms of the first ring end 24 and the second ring end 25, the first welding leg 26 and the second welding leg 27 protruding from the transverse wall respectively, and the elastic clamping piece 22 are exposed from the opening at the lower part of the accommodating chamber. The circuit board 300 faces.

In an exemplary embodiment, an inwardly protruding blocking portion 14 is provided at a portion of at least one longitudinal wall corresponding to the bottom of the first annular end 24 to hold the main body portion 2 in the accommodation chamber 13 . Further, a plurality of through holes 15 are provided on the top wall of the insulating housing 1, so that a removal tool such as a screwdriver can pass through the through holes 15 to push the main body 2 out of the accommodation chamber 14. outside.

When the main body 2 is installed in the accommodation chamber 13 of the insulating housing 1 , the main body 2 can be directly pressed into the accommodation chamber 13 by utilizing the elasticity of the main body 2 and the insulating housing 1 itself. After the main body 2 is installed in place, both the main body 2 and the insulating housing 1 return to their original shape, and the blocking portion 14 abuts against both sides of the bottom 241 of the first ring end 24, thereby keeping the main body 2 in the receiving position. in the room. In addition, a blocking portion 14 is also provided on the longitudinal wall of the insulating housing 1 corresponding to the bottom of the second annular end 25 to more stably hold the main body 2 in the accommodation chamber 14 . When the main body 2 needs to be removed from the accommodating chamber 13 of the insulating housing 1 , a removal tool such as a screwdriver can be used to press the top 21 of the main body 2 through the through hole 15 , so as to disengage the main body 2 from the accommodating chamber 13 .

The connector according to the embodiment of the utility model can work alone as an electrical component, that is to say, the connector can be used alone as an electrical connector for electrically connecting a conductor to a circuit board without installing an insulating housing, and can Meet the low-cost needs of users. The connectors are mounted directly on the upper surface of the circuit board for easy access by the user.

In the connectors according to the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, since the connector has a wire releasing structure, the conductor can be repeatedly inserted and pulled out, which is convenient for replacing the wire.

Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate the implementation of the utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation to the utility model.

While certain embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the present invention The scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

It should be noted that, herein, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Additionally, any element references in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. an adapter, it is characterised in that including:

One main part, including first annular end and second annular end relative with described first annular end, and forms the passage inserted for conductor between described first annular end and annular second end；

One resilient clamp sheet, tilts to extend from the bottom up of described first annular end towards described second annular end, to be maintained between the top of described main part and resilient clamp sheet by the conductor being inserted in described adapter by first annular end；With

Relieving mechanism, including from the upwardly extending press section of sidepiece of described resilient clamp sheet, when pressing down on described press section, described relieving mechanism drives described resilient clamp sheet to move down thus discharging conductor。

2. adapter according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described press section is outside the side in chucking power direction being perpendicular to described resilient clamp sheet and clamping described conductor extends up to described conductor。

3. adapter according to claim 2, it is characterized in that, described relieving mechanism also includes linking arm, described linking arm is approximately perpendicular to described resilient clamp sheet and extends towards the top of described main part from the side of described resilient clamp sheet, described press section is formed in the outside vertical curve of free end of described linking arm, to drive described resilient clamp sheet away from described main part by pressing described press section, thus discharging described conductor。

4. adapter according to claim 1, it is characterised in that also include:

First welding foot, stretches out from the described bottom of described first annular end, in order to be welded on circuit board；With

Second welding foot, stretches out from the bottom of described second annular end, in order to be welded on circuit board。

5. adapter according to claim 4, it is characterised in that described first welding foot and the second welding foot are suitable to be welded on the corresponding electric contact on described circuit board in surface-pasted mode。

6. the adapter according to any one in claim 1-5, it is characterized in that, also include insulation shell, described insulation shell includes the accommodating chamber of at least one approximately parallelepiped body shape, each accommodating chamber is limited formed by a roof, two transverse wall and two longitudinal walls, and the top of described main part is resisted against on described roof。

7. adapter according to claim 6, it is characterised in that the position that the bottom with described first annular end of longitudinal wall is corresponding at least one described is provided with the stop part protruded inwardly from, to be maintained in described accommodating chamber by described main part。

8. adapter according to claim 7, it is characterised in that be provided with multiple through hole on the roof of described insulation shell, in order to outside described main part is released accommodating chamber by the extracting tool described through hole of traverse。

9. adapter according to claim 6, it is characterized in that, the roof of described insulation shell is formed at least one and is available for smooth surface and the drive hole corresponding with described press section that suction nozzle is drawn, outside release instrument or finger are adapted for insertion in described drive hole and press down on described press section, in order to drive described resilient clamp sheet release conductor by pressing down on described press section。

10. the adapter according to claim 4 or 5, it is characterised in that described conductor is upward through described first annular end and inserts described main part in the side on the surface being parallel to circuit board。