Device for the orderly reception and alignment of multiple front panel connectors for connection to a motherboard

Abstract

Device for the orderly receiving and alignment of several front panel connectors, comprising a guide element with several receiving structures for receiving the connectors, wherein the receiving structures are arranged to each other in such a way that the connectors are aligned in parallel and can be inserted together into a connection of a mainboard.

Description

Reference to previous registration

[0001] A patent application has already been filed with the German Patent and Trademark Office for the basic idea of ​​a cabling aid for connecting front panel cables to a mainboard.

[0002] The present utility model application describes a further development of the original patent application, in particular a constructive design in the form of a mechanical plug and guide sleeve for Dupont connectors with unambiguous labeling and position guidance to simplify and prevent errors when connecting front panel cables to a mainboard. Technical field

[0003] The invention relates to the assembly of electronic components, in particular devices for facilitating the connection of front panel cables (power switch, reset switch, HDD LED, power LED) to the corresponding pins of a motherboard. Problem statement

[0004] When assembling electronic devices, connecting the front panel cables to a motherboard is often difficult because • the pins are very small • the available space is limited by heat sinks and other components • the connections can easily be confused.

[0005] These difficulties often lead to connection errors and extend the assembly time. Solution of the invention

[0006] The invention provides a mechanical plugging and guiding aid, comprising • a sleeve • Integrated feedthroughs for multiple Dupont pins • Clear labeling of the insertion direction • Defined orientation to the motherboard.

[0007] The sleeve secures multiple Dupont connectors in a fixed position, enabling quick and error-free insertion into the front panel pins of a motherboard. New design features: 1. Mechanical guide sleeve

[0008] A compact plastic sleeve that guides several Dupont pins in parallel and holds them in the correct arrangement. 2. Orientation to the mainboard

[0009] One side of the sleeve is marked “MB SIDE” It is marked and thus clearly indicates the insertion direction to the mainboard. 3. Project or product identification

[0010] The sleeve also bears the marking “BASSAM” as identification of the cabling aid. 4. Orderly pin routing

[0011] The sleeve contains several precisely positioned openings to accommodate the pins of a Dupont connector and ensures correct positioning of the wires. 5. Error prevention

[0012] Through the combination of • mechanical guidance • clear labeling • defined plugging direction Connection errors are significantly reduced. Manufacturing variants.

[0013] The sleeve can be manufactured by • Injection molding • Plastic milling • 3D printing (e.g. TPU or PLA). Advantages of the invention • faster assembly of electronic systems • Lower error rate during connection • Improved clarity of the cabling • Suitable for private assembly as well as industrial manufacturing. Concluding remark

[0014] The embodiments shown serve only to illustrate the invention and do not limit the scope of protection.

[0015] Different geometric shapes, sizes or materials of the guide sleeve are also within the scope of the invention. Reference symbol list 1 guide sleeve 2 openings 3 Interior Explanation of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a guide sleeve (1) for the orderly reception and alignment of several front panel connectors.

[0016] The guide sleeve (1) has several openings (2) for receiving contacts. Furthermore, an interior space (3) is provided.

Claims

[1] Device for the orderly receiving and alignment of several front panel connectors, comprising a guide element with several receiving structures for receiving the connectors, wherein the receiving structures are arranged in such a way that the connectors are aligned in parallel and can be inserted together into a connector of a mainboard. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that the guide element is made of an elastic plastic material. [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that markings are provided to identify the individual connectors. [4] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the guide element is designed as a sleeve with multiple receiving channels. [5] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized byThis means that several individual front panel connectors are grouped together into a common connector unit before being connected to the motherboard.

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