Multi-position connector plug-in / plug-out mechanism

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism, comprising a bottom mounting seat, a floating mounting seat, a guide shaft, a bottom elastic member, a limiting member, a buffering elastic member, and a single-station assembly. The single-station assembly comprises a connecting bracket, an interface converter, a connector, a docking floating end, a sliding end, a mounting member, a fixing member, and a floating spring. The interface converter is fixed to the connecting bracket, and a plurality of fixing members pass through the mounting member and the floating spring and are fixed to the docking floating end. The bottom elastic member is located between the floating mounting seat and the bottom mounting seat, the limiting member is fixed to the end of the floating mounting seat, and the two ends of the buffering elastic member respectively contact the limiting member and the sliding end. The buffering elastic member and the floating spring provide front and rear position buffering, and the bottom elastic member provides vertical position buffering, thereby ensuring that the connector does not damage the computer interface during insertion and that the connector is subjected to minimal friction damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of testing, and in particular to a multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism. Background Art

[0002] With the release of the USB 3.1 specification, various product vendors have introduced products featuring the Type-C interface. Type-C, a USB 3.1 interface, can switch between charging and power supply roles, support data transmission and video output, and is front- or back-independent, allowing insertion from either side. With the widespread adoption of the Type-C interface, fixtures for functional testing of electronic products using Type-C connectors are beginning to enter production lines.

[0003] However, existing connector plug-in test equipment has the following defects:

[0004] 1. The Type-C connector plug-in / plug mechanism is only tested on a single product, resulting in low alignment accuracy, easily damaging the product's appearance, and the connector and computer interface. Single-station testing is inefficient, risky, and costly, making it difficult to meet the needs of automated production lines.

[0005] 2. The existing fixture uses a single-station TYPE-C connector plug-in and pull-out mechanism without a floating design or buffer design, making it difficult to ensure alignment accuracy. The TYPE-C connector is prone to poor connection after being connected to the product, and misalignment can easily cause damage to the product appearance. It is also easy to damage the TYPE-C connector and the computer interface. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism that can solve the problems of easy collision and easy damage to the interface.

[0007] One of the purposes of the present invention is achieved by the following technical solution:

[0008] A multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism includes a bottom mounting seat, a floating mounting seat, a guide shaft, a bottom elastic member, a limit member, a buffer elastic member, and a single-station assembly. The single-station assembly includes a connecting bracket, an interface converter, a connector connected to the interface converter, a docking floating end, a sliding end, a mounting member, a plurality of fixing members, and a floating spring. The interface converter is fixed to the connecting bracket, the connector is fixed between the mounting member and the docking floating end, and a plurality of fixing members pass through the mounting member, the floating spring, and are fixed to the docking floating end; the floating mounting seat is installed on the bottom mounting seat through the guide shaft, the bottom elastic member is located between the floating mounting seat and the bottom mounting seat, the limit member is fixed to the end of the floating mounting seat, and the two ends of the buffer elastic member respectively abut against the limit member and the sliding end.

[0009] Furthermore, the buffer elastic member is a spring, a guide insertion shaft is provided inside the buffer elastic member, and the guide insertion shaft is plugged into the sliding end.

[0010] Furthermore, the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism further includes a guide rail, the lower portion of the sliding end is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the guide rail is fixed to the floating mounting seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the docking floating end is L-shaped.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting bracket is provided with a placement end, and the interface converter is installed on the placement end.

[0013] Furthermore, the placement end is provided with a U-shaped placement groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the single-station assembly also includes a plug-in guide rod, which is fixed to the docking floating end.

[0015] Furthermore, the single-station assembly also includes a wire harness fixing frame, a wire through hole is provided in the middle of the wire harness fixing frame, and the wire harness fixing frame is fixed to the connecting bracket.

[0016] Furthermore, the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism also includes a position sensor, which is fixed to the bottom mounting seat.

[0017] Furthermore, the position sensor includes a transverse sensor and a longitudinal sensor.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The floating mount is mounted on the bottom mount via the guide shaft. The bottom elastic member is located between the floating mount and the bottom mount. The limiter is fixed to the end of the floating mount. The ends of the buffer elastic member respectively contact the limiter and the sliding end. The buffer elastic member and the floating spring provide for forward and backward positional buffering, while the bottom elastic member provides for vertical positional buffering. This ensures that the connector does not damage the computer interface during insertion and minimizes frictional damage to the connector.

[0020] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a preferred embodiment of the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism shown;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another perspective view of the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Another three-dimensional view of the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism shown.

[0026] In the figure: 10, bottom mounting seat; 20, floating mounting seat; 30, guide shaft; 40, bottom elastic member; 50, limit member; 60, buffer elastic member; 70, position sensor; 90, single-station assembly; 91, connecting bracket; 911, wire harness fixing frame; 92, interface converter; 93, connector; 94, docking floating end; 95, sliding end; 96, mounting member; 97, plug-in guide rod; 98, fixing member; 981, floating spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that, under the premise of no conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may also be a central component. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] See also Figure 1-5 A multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism includes a bottom mounting seat 10, a floating mounting seat 20, a guide shaft 30, a bottom elastic member 40, a limit member 50, a buffer elastic member 60, and a single-station assembly 90. The single-station assembly 90 includes a connecting bracket 91, an interface converter 92, a connector 93 connected to the interface converter 92, a docking floating end 94, a sliding end 95, a mounting member 96, a plurality of fixing members 98, and a floating spring 981. The interface converter 92 is fixed to the connecting bracket 91, and the connector 93 is fixed to the Between the mounting member 96 and the docking floating end 94, a plurality of fixing members 98 pass through the mounting member 96 and the floating spring 981 and are fixed to the docking floating end 94. The floating mounting seat 20 is mounted on the bottom mounting seat 10 via the guide shaft 30. The bottom elastic member 40 is located between the floating mounting seat 20 and the bottom mounting seat 10. The limiting member 50 is fixed to the end of the floating mounting seat 20. The two ends of the buffering elastic member 60 respectively contact the limiting member 50 and the sliding end 95. The buffering elastic member 60 and the floating spring 981 provide front and rear position buffering, while the bottom elastic member 40 provides vertical position buffering, thereby ensuring that the connector 93 does not damage the computer interface during insertion and that the connector 93 is minimally damaged by friction.

[0031] Preferably, the buffer elastic member 60 is a spring, and a guide insertion shaft is provided inside the buffer elastic member 60, and the guide insertion shaft is plugged into the sliding end 95. The connector 93 is a TYPE-C connector, and the guide insertion shaft ensures the accuracy of forward insertion.

[0032] Preferably, the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism further includes a guide rail, the lower portion of the sliding end 95 is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the guide rail is fixed to the floating mounting seat 20, further improving the accuracy of position movement.

[0033] Preferably, the docking floating end 94 is L-shaped. The connecting bracket 91 is provided with a placement end, and the interface converter 92 is installed on the placement end. The placement end is provided with a U-shaped placement groove. During the test process, installation is simple.

[0034] Preferably, the single-station assembly 90 further includes a plug-in guide rod 97, and the plug-in guide rod 97 is fixed to the docking floating end 94. The number of the plug-in guide rods 97 is 1-2.

[0035] Preferably, the single-station assembly 90 further includes a wire harness fixing frame 911 , a wire hole is provided in the middle of the wire harness fixing frame 911 , and the wire harness fixing frame 911 is fixed to the connecting bracket 91 , thereby solving the problem of cluttered lines.

[0036] Preferably, the multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism also includes a position sensor 70, and the position sensor 70 is fixed to the bottom mounting base 10. The position sensor 70 includes a transverse sensor and a longitudinal sensor. This mechanism needs to be used in conjunction with a computer to realize data transmission and video transmission. Before the test starts, it is necessary to use a USB cable or HDMI cable to connect to the product through the interface converter 92. When the test starts, the longitudinal position sensor and the transverse position sensor will sense whether the overall plug-in module in this mechanism is at the origin position. If the plug-in module is at the origin position, that is, the TYPE-C connector is in the correct position, the robot will carry the computer to dock the TYPE-C connector in this mechanism.

[0037] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism, comprising a bottom mounting seat, a floating mounting seat, a guide shaft, a bottom elastic member, a limit member, a buffer elastic member, and a single-station assembly, characterized in that: The single-station assembly includes a connecting bracket, an interface converter, a connector connected to the interface converter, a docking floating end, a sliding end, a mounting member, a plurality of fixing members, and a floating spring. The interface converter is fixed to the connecting bracket, the connector is fixed between the mounting member and the docking floating end, and the plurality of fixing members pass through the mounting member and the floating spring and are fixed to the docking floating end. The floating mounting seat is mounted on the bottom mounting seat via the guide shaft, the bottom elastic member is located between the floating mounting seat and the bottom mounting seat, the limiting member is fixed to the end of the floating mounting seat, and the two ends of the buffer elastic member respectively abut against the limiting member and the sliding end; The buffer elastic member is a spring, and a guide insertion shaft is provided inside the buffer elastic member. The guide insertion shaft is plugged into the sliding end, and front and rear position buffering is performed through the buffer elastic member and the floating spring.

2. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism further includes a guide rail, the lower portion of the sliding end is slidably mounted on the guide rail, and the guide rail is fixed to the floating mounting seat.

3. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The docking floating end is L-shaped.

4. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting bracket is provided with a placement end, and the interface converter is installed on the placement end.

5. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The placement end is provided with a U-shaped placement groove.

6. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The single-station assembly further includes a plug-in guide rod, which is fixed to the docking floating end.

7. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The single-station assembly further includes a wire harness fixing frame, a wire through hole is provided in the middle of the wire harness fixing frame, and the wire harness fixing frame is fixed to the connecting bracket.

8. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism further includes a position sensor, which is fixed to the bottom mounting seat.

9. The multi-station connector plugging and unplugging mechanism according to claim 8, wherein: The position sensor includes a lateral sensor and a longitudinal sensor.

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