CN217444756U - Connector with displaceable locking piece - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a connector with a displaceable locking piece, which comprises a body, wherein the front side of the body is provided with a plug port, and a containing space is arranged in the plug port, and the containing space can be communicated with the plug port; a terminal set assembled in the main body and at least comprising a plurality of metal terminals, wherein the front side of each metal terminal can be exposed out of the accommodating space; at least one transmission line connectable to each of the metal terminals to transmit power or signals to or receive power or signals from each of the metal terminals; the first locking piece can be assembled to the top side of the body, and the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with at least one first buckling part for being embedded and positioned in another connector.

Description

Connector with Displaceable Lock

technical field

The utility model relates to a connector, in particular to a connector with a displaceable locking piece.

Background technique

With the advancement of communication technology and electronic technology, electronic devices with various functions, such as: portable power supply devices that can be carried around for continuous power supply of mobile phones, mobile phones that allow people to communicate at both ends of the world, and can satisfy people's listening anytime, anywhere The walkman of music and the personal computer that can help people to deal with various things have become indispensable tools in modern people's life and work.

In addition, various electronic devices (such as: smart phones, tablet computers, desktop computers, notebook computers, digital cameras, etc.) must be installed on the body of each electronic device in order to receive electronic signals and power from the outside world. Configure a signal connector. Generally speaking, the signal connector refers to all the connection components and their accessories used in electronic signals and power supply. It is the bridge of all signals, and its quality will affect the reliability of current and signal transmission. It is also closely related to the operation of electronic devices. Moreover, through the function of signal connectors, multiple electronic devices can be connected to form a complete system to transmit electronic signals or power to each other. Therefore, it can be known that the signal connector It is an indispensable component of every electronic device to achieve predetermined functions.

With the change of use and installation position, the connector also has a variety of different types of structures to adapt to and meet the needs of use. For example, when the host of an electronic device (such as a desktop computer, a server, a vehicle-mounted computer, etc.) is bulky, or the installation location is complex or secret, most manufacturers will use the design structure with a cable connector to avoid Using the wire length of the cable connector, another electronic product can be electrically connected to the electronic device, or the connector in the electronic device can be conveniently connected to the circuit board, so as to transmit signals or power .

Furthermore, with the design trend of various electronic devices becoming lighter, thinner and shorter, the configurations of various signal connectors have to develop in a more and more precise and small direction, so that they can be smoothly installed in various electronic devices. However, while the structure of various signal connectors is becoming more and more sophisticated, the structural strength of each signal connector is also weakened, causing each signal connector to be easily affected by the unstable connection. performance, or it is easy to shorten the service life of each signal connector due to improper operation by the user. However, if the user exerts improper force during the plugging and unplugging process of the existing connector, the wire end connector or the insulating body or the casing of another connector is easily deformed and damaged. Therefore, how to effectively solve the aforementioned problems is a major subject of the present invention.

Utility model content

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a connector with a displaceable locking piece, the connector includes a body, a plug port is opened on the front side of the body, and an accommodating space is provided therein, and the accommodating space can be connected with the plug port. The interfaces are connected; a terminal group can be assembled into the body, and the terminal group at least includes a plurality of metal terminals, and the front side of each metal terminal can expose the accommodating space; at least one transmission line can be connected to each The metal terminals are used to transmit power or signals to each metal terminal, or receive power or signals from each metal terminal; a first locking piece can be assembled to the top side of the body, and the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with There is at least one first buckling portion, which is positioned on the other connector by inserting and catching.

Optionally, the top side of the first snap portion is angled.

Optionally, the top side of the first snap portion is arc-shaped.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with a pressing unit, so that the first locking member can be displaced up and down.

Optionally, the height of the top surface of the pressing unit may be greater than the height of the top surface of the first snap portion.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first base, and the first base is located at one end of the first locking member to connect the top surface and the bottom surface of the first locking member.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first base, and the first base is located at one end of the first locking member and connected to the top surface of the first locking member.

Optionally, it also includes a second locking piece that can be assembled to the bottom side of the body, and the bottom surface of the second locking piece is provided with at least one second latching portion for inserting and positioning on another connector.

Optionally, the top side of the second buckle portion is arc-shaped.

Optionally, the top side of the second snap portion is angled.

Optionally, the second locking member is further provided with at least one second base, and the second base is located at one end of the second locking member to connect the top surface and the bottom surface of the second locking member.

Optionally, the second locking member is further provided with at least one second base, the second base is located at one end of the second locking member and is connected with the bottom surface of the second locking member.

Optionally, the first buckle portion is located at a relatively symmetrical position of the second buckle portion.

Optionally, the first snap portion and the second snap portion are not symmetrically arranged with each other.

Optionally, the body can be constructed from multiple components.

Optionally, the body at least includes a first part and a second part, the first part is further provided with at least a first inserting part, the second part is also provided with at least a second inserting part, the first inserting part is The second inserting part can be combined with the first inserting part, so that the first part and the second part are combined to form the body.

Alternatively, the body can be constructed of a single material.

Alternatively, the body can be constructed of a composite material.

Optionally, the first locking member is further provided with at least one first piece, and the first component is further provided with at least one first positioning groove, so that the first locking member can be inserted into the first locking member from the rear side to the front side. When a component is used, the first body extends into the first positioning groove, so that the first locking member is fixed on the first component.

Optionally, the first snap portion and the second snap portion can be displaced up and down.

Optionally, the first locking member and the second locking member can be respectively disposed on the first part and the second part, so that the first latching part and the second latching part are respectively located on the first part with this second part.

Optionally, the first locking member and the second locking member can be disposed on one of the first part or the second part, so that the first locking part and the second locking part are located on the first part part or the second part.

In order to further understand and understand the purpose, technical features and effects of the present utility model, the following examples are given to coordinate the drawings, and the detailed description is as follows:

Description of drawings

1 is a perspective view of the connector of the present invention;

2 is a schematic view of the separation of the body of the connector of the present invention from the second locking member;

3 is an exploded schematic view of the connector of the present invention; and

4 is a perspective view of the first locking member of the connector of the present invention.

[Description of reference numerals]

1: Connector

2: Ontology

21: The first part

210: accommodating space

211: plug-in interface

212: The first positioning groove

213: Second positioning slot

214: Body positioning unit

215: The first inserting part

22: Second Part

221: The second inserting part

3: Terminal group

31: Metal terminals

4: Transmission line

5: The first locking piece

51: The first buckle part

52: Pressure unit

53: First base

54: The first body

55: Lock positioning unit

6: Second lock

61: Second buckle part

62: Second base

63: Second body

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical content and advantages of the present utility model more clearly understood, the embodiments disclosed by the present utility model will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification, and the present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be based on different viewpoints and Various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, it is stated in advance that the accompanying drawings of the present invention are merely schematic illustrations and are not drawn according to the actual size.

It should be understood that the embodiments used anywhere in the specification of the present invention, including the use of any terms, are only illustrative, and in no way limit the scope and meaning of the present invention or any terms. Likewise, the present invention is not limited to the various embodiments disclosed in the specification. Although the terms first, second, or third, etc. may be used herein to describe various components, each component should not be limited by the foregoing terms, which are primarily used to distinguish one component from another, and should not be Any substantive limitation is imposed by any component and should not limit the order in which the individual components may be assembled or arranged in practical applications. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "upper (top)", "lower (bottom)", "front", "rear", etc., only refer to the directions of the drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and not to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

The present invention is a connector with a displaceable locking piece, please refer to FIG. 1 . In the first embodiment, the connector 1 is a wire end connector structure, which can be connected with another connector (such as : board-end connector) combined, the connector 1 includes a body 2, a terminal group 3, at least one transmission line 4 and a first locking member 5, wherein, for the convenience of explaining the relative relationship between the various components, as shown in Figure 1 The lower left of Figure 1 is the front position of the component, the upper right of Figure 1 is the rear position of the module, the upper part of Figure 1 is the upper (top) position of the module, and the bottom of Figure 1 is the lower (bottom) position of the module. In addition, the structure of the connector of the present invention is not limited to what is drawn in FIG. 1, and the industry can adjust the style of each component according to product requirements. Therefore, as long as the connector 1 has the relevant basic structure and functions of the subsequent embodiments, namely The connector 1 to be protected by the present invention is described in the first place.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , the body 2 includes a first part 21 and a second part 22 , a plug port 211 is defined on the front side of the first part 21 , and an accommodating space 210 is provided therein. The accommodating space 210 It can be communicated with the plug port 211 , and the terminal group 3 will be accommodated in the accommodating space 210 . The first part 21 is provided with at least one first positioning groove 212 at a position adjacent to the top side, so that when the first locking member 5 extends into the first part 21 from the rear side to the front side, its partial area can extend into and Positioned in the first positioning groove 212 , in this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite first positioning grooves 212 . The first part 21 is provided with at least one second positioning groove 213 at a position adjacent to the bottom side, so that a second locking element 6 can be inserted into the first part 21 from the front side to the rear side, and its partial area can be inserted and positioned For the second positioning grooves 213 , in this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite second positioning grooves 213 . The top surface of the first component 21 is provided with at least one body positioning unit 214. In this embodiment, the body positioning unit 214 can be a groove structure, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the body The positioning unit 214 can also be a one-piece structure, so that the bottom surface of the first locking member 5 can be inserted and positioned with the top surface of the first component 21 . The first component 21 is provided with at least one first inserting portion 215 at a position adjacent to the bottom side. In this embodiment, the first component 21 is provided with two opposite first inserting portions 215, and the first inserting portion 215 is The card portion 215 can be a bump structure, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first inserting portion 215 can also be a sheet structure with an opening; the second part 22 is adjacent to the bottom At least one second inserting portion 221 is provided at the lateral position. In this embodiment, the second component 22 is provided with two opposite second inserting portions 221, and the second inserting portion 221 can be a set A sheet body structure with an opening, but not limited to this, in other embodiments, the second inserting portion 221 can also be a bump structure, so that the second component 22 is connected to the When the first part 21 is combined, the first inserting part 215 will be inserted and positioned with the second inserting part 221 provided on the second part 22 , so that the first part 21 and the second part 22 are connected with each other. The main body 2 is formed by combining, so that the first part 21 and the second part 22 can be tightly fixed, not easily separated, and can cover the terminal group 3 , so that the main body 2 can be located outside the terminal group 3 . In other embodiments of the present invention, the manufacturer can use a single component or two or more components to form the main body 2 according to product requirements, and the main body 2 can be made of a single material (eg, plastic) according to the actual product requirements. ) or composite materials.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 again, the terminal group 3 extends from the rear side of the first part 21 to be assembled into the main body 2, and will be accommodated and positioned in the accommodating space 210; the terminal group 3 At least a plurality of metal terminals 31 are included, and the front side of each metal terminal 31 can expose the accommodating space 210 . The transmission line 4 can be connected to one end of each metal terminal 31 to transmit power or signal to each metal terminal 31 , or receive power or signal from each metal terminal 31 .

Please refer to FIGS. 1 , 3 and 4 , the first locking member 5 is located on the top side of the first component 21 , and is provided with at least one first latching portion 51 , one pressing unit 52 , and at least one first base portion 53 , at least one first piece 54 and at least one locking piece positioning unit 55, wherein, the first buckle portion 51 is located on the top surface of the first locking piece 5, in this embodiment, please refer to FIG. 1 again, the The top side configuration of the first buckle portion 51 is angular, but not limited to this. In the second embodiment, please refer to FIG. 4 , the top side configuration of the first buckle portion 51 is arc-shaped to The first locking part 51 can be inserted into the docking hole of another connector (such as a board-end connector); in this embodiment, two opposite sides of the top surface of the first locking member 5 are provided with two The first snap portion 51 is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the top surface of the first locking member 5 can be provided with one or more first snap portions 51, as long as the first snap portion 51 can be inserted into another The function of the docking hole of the connector is the so-called first buckle portion 51 in the present invention.

1 , 3 and 4 again, a partial area of the top surface of the first locking member 5 extends the pressing unit 52 obliquely outward. For FIG. 3 , the pressing unit 52 faces backward The top surface of the pressing unit 52 is extended obliquely upward (the upper right direction in FIG. 3 ), and extends outward in the direction away from the first component 21 , and the height of the top surface of the pressing unit 52 is greater than the top surface of the first buckle portion 51 . In this way, the user presses the pressing unit 52 so that the first snap portion 51 can be spaced from the docking hole of the other connector. Further, the first locking member 5 can be displaced up and down, so that the The connector 1 can be easily combined or separated from another connector (such as a board-end connector), and furthermore, the first snap portion 51 can be combined with another connector by pressing the pressing unit 52 Or the process of separation can achieve the effect of up and down displacement, and the first locking part 51 can also be combined or separated from the body 2 through the process of the first locking member 5 to produce the effect of up and down displacement. In this embodiment, the first base portion 53 is located on opposite sides of the front end of the first locking member 5 . In this embodiment, the first base portion 53 connects the top surface and the bottom surface of the first locking member 5 , so that The first locking member 5 is U-shaped, but not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first base portion 53 is connected to the top surface of the first locking member 5 so that the first locking member 5 is J-shaped. . The top surface of the first locking member 5 is provided with the first sheet body 54 extending to the rear side. In this embodiment, the first locking member 5 is provided with two first sheet bodies 54, and the first sheet body 54 Located at opposite ends of the top surface of the first locking member 5 adjacent to the rear side, so that when the first locking member 5 is inserted into the first component 21 from the rear side to the front side, the first piece 54 will protrude into the first member 21 . The first positioning groove 212 enables the first locking member 5 to be firmly positioned on the first component 21 .

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the connector 1 further includes the second locking member 6 , which can be assembled to the bottom side of the first component 21 , and the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 is provided with at least one second latching portion 61, is positioned on the other connector by inserting the card, the second buckle portion 61 can achieve the effect of up and down displacement by the process of combining or separating with the other connector, but not limited to this, the second card The buckle portion 61 can also be displaced up and down through the process of combining or separating the second locking member 6 from the body 2 . In this embodiment, please refer to FIG. 2 again, the bottom of the second buckle portion 61 is The side configuration is arc-shaped, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the bottom side configuration of the second buckle portion 61 can also be angled, so that the second buckle portion 61 can be inserted into the A docking hole of another connector (eg, a board-end connector); in this embodiment, two second snap portions 61 are provided on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the second locking member 6, but not limited to this , in other embodiments, the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 can be provided with one or more second buckle portions 61, as long as it has the effect of being able to be inserted into the docking hole of another connector, that is, the utility model The second buckle portion 61 is called. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first buckle portion 51 and the second buckle portion 61 are symmetrically disposed, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first buckle portion 51 and the The positions of the second locking portions 61 can be set to be asymmetrical to each other.

2 and 3, the second locking member 6 is further provided with at least one second base portion 62. In this embodiment, the second base portion 62 is located at two opposite sides of the front end of the second locking member 6. side, which connects the top surface and the bottom surface of the second locking member 6, so that the second locking member 6 is U-shaped, but not limited to this, in other embodiments, the second base 62 and the second The bottom surfaces of the locking pieces 6 are connected, so that the second locking piece 6 is J-shaped. At least one second piece 63 extends from the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 to the rear side. In this embodiment, the second piece 63 is located at opposite ends of the bottom surface of the second locking member 6 adjacent to the rear side. , so that when the second locking member 6 is inserted into the first part 21 from the front side to the rear side, the second piece 63 will extend into the second positioning groove 213 , so that the second locking member 6 will be stably positioned on this first part 21 .

Except that the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can be provided on the same component (ie, the first component 21 ) as drawn in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , in other embodiments, the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can also be disposed on the first part 21 and the second part 22 respectively, so that the first latching part 51 and the second latching part 61 are respectively located on the first part 21 with this second part 22 . In yet another embodiment, the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 can be simultaneously disposed on one of the first part 21 or the second part 22 , so that the first locking part 51 and the The second locking part 61 is also located on one of the first part 21 or the second part 22 at the same time, and the other is not provided with a locking member and a locking part.

To sum up, the pressing unit 52 of the first locking member 5 can provide the connector 1 with the effect of displacement from another connector, the user can operate more easily, and can effectively solve the problem of the plugging process. Problems arising from improper power. According to the above, it is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the scope of the right claimed by the present utility model is not limited to this. , and the equivalent changes that can be easily considered should belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (22)

1. A connector having a displaceable locking member, comprising:

the front side of the body is provided with a plug port, and an accommodating space is arranged in the body and can be communicated with the plug port;

a terminal set assembled in the body and including at least a plurality of metal terminals, wherein the front side of each metal terminal can be exposed out of the accommodating space;

at least one transmission line connectable to each of the metal terminals to transmit power or signals to or receive power or signals from each of the metal terminals; and

the top surface of the first locking piece is provided with at least one first buckling part for being embedded and positioned in another connector.

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the top side of the first latch portion is angled.

3. The connector of claim 1, wherein the top side of the first latch portion is curved.

4. The connector of claim 1, wherein the first locking member is further provided with a pressing unit to allow the first locking member to be displaced up and down.

5. The connector of claim 4, wherein a top surface height of the pressing unit is greater than a top surface height of the first latching portion.

6. The connector of claim 5, wherein the first locking member further comprises at least a first base portion at one end of the first locking member for connecting the top and bottom surfaces of the first locking member.

7. The connector of claim 5, wherein the first locking member further comprises at least a first base portion, the first base portion being located at one end of the first locking member and connected to a top surface of the first locking member.

8. The connector of claim 1, further comprising a second locking member capable of being assembled to the bottom side of the body, wherein the bottom surface of the second locking member is provided with at least one second locking portion for being engaged with another connector.

9. The connector of claim 8, wherein the top side of the second latch portion is curved.

10. The connector of claim 8, wherein the top side of the second latch portion is angled.

11. The connector of claim 8, wherein the second locking member further comprises at least a second base portion at an end of the second locking member for connecting the top and bottom surfaces of the second locking member.

12. The connector of claim 8, wherein the second locking member further comprises at least a second base portion at one end of the second locking member and connected to a bottom surface of the second locking member.

13. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first latching portion is located at a symmetrical position of the second latching portion.

14. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first latching portion and the second latching portion are not symmetrical to each other.

15. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body can be formed from a plurality of components.

16. The connector of claim 8, wherein the body comprises a first member and a second member, the first member having at least a first engaging portion, the second member having at least a second engaging portion, the second engaging portion being engageable with the first engaging portion to couple the first member and the second member together to form the body.

17. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed of a single material.

18. The connector of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed of a composite material.

19. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first locking member further comprises at least one first tab and the first member further comprises at least one first positioning groove, such that when the first locking member is inserted into the first member from the rear side to the front side, the first tab will extend into the first positioning groove, such that the first locking member will be fixed to the first member.

20. The connector of claim 8, wherein the first and second latch portions are vertically displaceable.

21. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first and second locking members are respectively disposed on the first and second members such that the first and second latching portions are respectively disposed on the first and second members.

22. The connector of claim 16, wherein the first and second locking members are configured to be disposed on one of the first and second members such that the first and second latching portions are disposed on the one of the first and second members.

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