CN207490135U - Connector and connector assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connector, including：Insulating body；With at least one conducting terminal, it is maintained on the insulating body.Two connectors identical with the connector are suitable for matching together；When two connectors are to matching together, the conducting terminal of two connectors is mutually in electrical contact.In the utility model, since two identical connectors are suitable for, to matching together, therefore, there is no need to manufacture two kinds of different connectors of structure, so as to reduce manufacture cost, and improving manufacture efficiency.

Description

Connectors and Connector Assemblies

technical field

The utility model relates to a connector and a connector assembly.

Background technique

In the prior art, in order to realize the connection of electric power or electric signals, it is usually necessary to use a pair of connectors that can be matched with each other. One connector of the pair of intermateable connectors is generally referred to as a male connector, and the other connector is generally referred to as a female connector.

In the prior art, each of the male and female connectors includes an insulating body and conductive terminals held in the insulating body. When the male-end connector and the female-end connector are paired together, the conductive terminals on the male-end connector are in electrical contact with the conductive terminals on the female-end connector, thereby realizing the connection of electric power or electrical signals.

However, in the prior art, the structure of the male end connector and the female end connector are different, which requires two different molds to manufacture the male end connector and the female end connector, which will increase the manufacturing cost, And it will reduce the manufacturing efficiency. In addition, users have to distinguish between male-end connectors and female-end connectors when using, which brings inconvenience to users.

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.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: an insulating body; and at least one conductive terminal held on the insulating body. Two connectors identical to the connectors are adapted to be mated together; when the two connectors are mated together, the conductive terminals of the two connectors are in electrical contact with each other.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the conductive terminals has a first pin portion at one end thereof and an elastic arm portion connected to the first pin portion; when two connectors When paired together, the first pin portion of one of the two connectors is inserted between the first pin portion and the elastic arm portion of the other connector, and is clamped on the other connector. between the first pin portion of the connector and the elastic arm portion, so that the conductive terminals of the two connectors are in electrical contact with each other.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a slot is formed on the insulating body, the elastic arm part is accommodated in the slot, and the first pin part is located in the slot and extend from said slot.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the two connectors are paired together, the first pin portion of one of the two connectors is inserted into the other connector. slot, and is clamped between the first pin portion and the elastic arm portion of another connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic arm part is bent from one side of the first pin part to the other side, so that An insertion cavity is formed between the two parts; when the two connectors are paired together, the end of the first pin part of one of the two connectors is inserted into the insertion cavity of the other connector and clamped between the first pin part and the elastic arm part of the other connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is formed on one side of the insulating body, and a depression is formed on the other side; when the two connectors are mated together, the two A convex portion of one of the connectors is fitted into a concave portion of the other connector.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each of the conductive terminals further has a second pin portion located at the other end thereof, and the second pin portion extends from the insulating body.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, each of the conductive terminals further has a fixing part located between the first pin part and the second pin part, and the fixing part is suitable for fixing in the insulating body.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes two aforementioned connectors, and the two connectors are mated together.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes: two aforementioned connectors, the two connectors are paired together; a first circuit board, on which a first jack is formed; and a second circuit board, A second socket is formed on the second circuit board. The second pin portion of one of the two connectors is plugged into the first socket on the first circuit board, and the second pin portion of the other connector is plugged into the first hole. In the second jack on the second circuit board.

In each of the foregoing exemplary embodiments according to the present utility model, two completely identical connectors are suitable for mating together, therefore, there is no need to manufacture two types of connectors with different structures, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving manufacturing efficiency.

In addition, in the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present utility model, since two identical connectors are suitable for mating together, the user does not need to distinguish between the male end connector and the female end connector during use. Therefore, it brings great convenience to users.

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 viewed from one side according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector viewed from the other side according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a conductive terminal in the connector shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of mating the conductive terminal of one connector with the conductive terminal of the other connector in two identical connectors;

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of two identical connectors before mating;

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of two identical connectors mated;

Fig. 7 shows two connectors shown in Fig. 6 and two circuit boards that will be electrically connected with two connectors respectively;

FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the two connectors shown in FIG. 6 connected to two circuit boards.

Detailed ways

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 idea of the present invention, a connector is provided, comprising: an insulating body; and at least one conductive terminal held on the insulating body. Two connectors identical to the connectors are adapted to be mated together; when the two connectors are mated together, the conductive terminals of the two connectors are in electrical contact with each other.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a connector 10 viewed from one side according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model; Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a connector 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model from another Stereoscopic diagram when viewed from the side.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector mainly includes an insulating body 100 and at least one conductive terminal 200 . At least one conductive terminal 200 is held on the insulating body 100 .

FIG. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of two identical connectors 10 , 10 before mating; FIG. 6 shows a schematic perspective view of two identical connectors 10 , 10 after mating.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in the illustrated embodiment, two connectors 10, 10 identical to the connector 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2 are adapted to mate together.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a conductive terminal 200 in the connector 10 shown in FIG. 1; FIG. A three-dimensional schematic diagram of paired conductive terminals 200 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, when the two connectors 10 , 10 are mated together, the conductive terminals 200 , 200 of the two connectors 10 , 10 are in electrical contact with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, each conductive terminal 200 has a first pin portion 210 at one end thereof and an elastic arm portion 240 connected to the first pin portion 210 . When the two connectors 10, 10 are paired together, the first pin portion 210 of one connector 10 of the two connectors 10, 10 is inserted into the first pin portion 210 of the other connector 10 and the elastic The arm portions 240 are clamped between the first pin portion 210 and the elastic arm portion 240 of the other connector 10, so that the conductive terminals 200 of the two connectors 10, 10 are in electrical contact with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, a slot 110 is formed on the insulating body 100 , the elastic arm portion 240 is accommodated in the slot 110 , and the first pin portion 210 is located in the slot 110 And extend out from the slot 110.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the illustrated embodiment, when two connectors 10, 10 are paired together, the first pin portion of one connector 10 in the two connectors 10, 10 210 is inserted into the slot 110 of the other connector 10 and clamped between the first pin portion 210 and the elastic arm portion 240 of the other connector 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic arm portion 240 is bent from one side of the first pin portion 210 to the other side, so that the first pin portion 210 and the elastic arm portion An insertion cavity 201 is formed between 240 . When the two connectors 10, 10 are paired together, the end portion 210a of the first pin portion 210 of one of the two connectors 10, 10 is inserted into the insertion cavity 201 of the other connector 10 , and is clamped between the first pin portion 210 and the elastic arm portion 240 of another connector 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, a protruding portion 101 is formed on one side of the insulating body 100 , and a concave portion 102 is formed on the other side. When the two connectors 10 , 10 are mated together, the protrusion 101 of one connector 10 of the two connectors 10 , 10 is embedded into the recess 102 of the other connector 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, each conductive terminal 200 also has a second pin portion 220 at the other end thereof, and the second pin portion 220 extends from the insulating housing 100 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, each conductive terminal 200 also has a fixing portion 230 located between the first pin portion 210 and the second pin portion 220 , the fixing portion 230 is suitable for fixed in the insulating housing 100.

As shown in FIG. 6 , in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly includes two connectors 10 , 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , and the two connectors 10 , 10 are mated together.

Fig. 7 shows two connectors 10,10 shown in Fig. 6 and two circuit boards 1, 2 that will be electrically connected with two connectors 10, 10 respectively; Fig. 8 shows two shown in Fig. 6 A schematic perspective view of the connection of the connector 10, 10 to two circuit boards 1, 2.

As shown in Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector assembly mainly includes: two connectors 10, 10 as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the first circuit board 1 and The second circuit board 2 .

As shown in Figures 6, 7 and 8, in the illustrated embodiment, two connectors 10, 10 are mated together. A first insertion hole 1 a is formed on the first circuit board 1 . A second socket 2 a is formed on the second circuit board 2 . The second pin portion 220 of one connector 10 of the two connectors 10, 10 is plugged into the first jack 1a on the first circuit board 1, and the second pin portion 220 of the other connector 10 is plugged into Connect to the second jack 2a on the second circuit board 2.

In this way, the electrical connection between the first circuit board 1 and the second circuit board 2 can be realized through the two connectors 10 , 10 .

Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and those skilled in the art can improve them, and the structures described in various embodiments do not conflict with each other in terms of structure or principle Can be combined freely.

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

Insulating body (100)；With

At least one conducting terminal (200), is maintained on the insulating body (100),

It is characterized in that：

With identical two connectors (10,10) of the connector (10) suitable for matching together；And

When two connectors (10,10) are to matching together, the conducting terminal (200) of two connectors (10,10) Mutually electrical contact.

2. connector according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：

Each conducting terminal (200) have positioned at the first contact pin portion (210) of one end and with the first contact pin portion (210) connected elastic arm (240)；

When two connectors (10,10) are to matching together, a connector in two connectors (10,10) (10) the first contact pin portion (210) be inserted into another connector (10) the first contact pin portion (210) and elastic arm (240) it Between, and be clamped between the first contact pin portion (210) of another connector (10) and elastic arm (240) so that two institutes The conducting terminal (200) for stating connector (10,10) is mutually in electrical contact.

3. connector according to claim 2, it is characterised in that：

Slot (110) is formed on the insulating body (100), the elastic arm (240) is contained in the slot (110) In, the first contact pin portion (210) is extended in the slot (110) and from the slot (110).

4. connector according to claim 3, it is characterised in that：

When two connectors (10,10) are to matching together, a connector in two connectors (10,10) (10) the first contact pin portion (210) is inserted into the slot (110) of another connector (10), and be clamped in another connection Between first contact pin portion (210) of device (10) and elastic arm (240).

5. connector according to claim 4, it is characterised in that：

The elastic arm (240) bends from a lateral opposite side of the first contact pin portion (210), so as to be inserted described first One is formed between needle portion (210) and the elastic arm (240) and is inserted into chamber (201)；

When two connectors (10,10) are to matching together, a connector in two connectors (10,10) (10) terminal part (210a) in the first contact pin portion (210) is inserted into the insertion chamber (201) of another connector (10), and by It is clamped between the first contact pin portion (210) of another connector (10) and elastic arm (240).

6. connector according to claim 2, it is characterised in that：

Lug boss (101) is formed in the side of the insulating body (100), opposite side is formed with recessed portion (102)；

When two connectors (10,10) are to matching together, a connector in two connectors (10,10) (10) lug boss (101) is embedded into the recessed portion (102) of another connector (10).

7. according to the connector described in any one of claim 2-6, it is characterised in that：

Each conducting terminal (200) also has positioned at the second contact pin portion (220) of its other end, the second contact pin portion (220) extend from the insulating body (100).

8. connector according to claim 7, it is characterised in that：

Each conducting terminal (200) also have positioned at the first contact pin portion (210) and the second contact pin portion (220) it Between fixed part (230), the fixed part (230) is suitable for being fixed in the insulating body (100).

9. a kind of connector assembly, it is characterised in that：

The connector assembly includes the connector (10) two as described in any one of claim 1-8, and described in two Connector (10,10) is to matching together.

10. a kind of connector assembly, which is characterized in that including：

Two connectors (10) as claimed in claim 7, two connectors (10,10) are to matching together；

First circuit board (1) is formed with the first jack (1a) on the first circuit board (1)；With

Second circuit board (2) is formed with the second jack (2a) on the second circuit board (2),

Wherein, the second contact pin portion (220) of a connector (10) in two connectors (10,10) is plugged into described In the first jack (1a) on one circuit board (1), the second contact pin portion (220) of another connector (10) is plugged into described second In the second jack (2a) on circuit board (2).