Floating connector

Abstract

The present invention is a floating connector, comprising a shell, a plurality of electrodes, two snap-on parts and a floating part. The shell forms a containing space and a plurality of openings. These electrodes are arranged in the containing space. The electrodes penetrate the openings and protrude from the openings. The snap-on parts are respectively arranged on two sides of the electrodes. The snap-on parts comprise a fixed part, an elastic part and a contact part. The elastic part connects the fixed part and the contact part. The fixed part is arranged in the containing space. The contact part also comprises a groove and a guide structure. The floating part comprises a main body, a plurality of electrode grooves and a protrusion. The protrusion is arranged corresponding to the groove. Among them, the aforementioned side refers to the side corresponding to the protruding opening of the electrode. The width of the protrusion is less than or equal to the width of the groove. When the electrodes are inserted into these electrode grooves, the protrusion is limited in the groove by the guide structure.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of a connector, in particular to a floating connector for floating connection. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, the connector is electrically connected via a male end and a female end.

[0003] During the connection process, you will inevitably encounter problems such as how to align the connection, assembly speed, reducing the damage rate of assembly, and whether it is easy to detach after connection.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a floating connector to solve the deficiencies of the prior art. [Summary of the invention]

[0005] The first object of the present invention is to provide a floating connector, which provides a housing, electrodes, a fastening member and a floating member to achieve the purpose of floating assembly.

[0006] A second object of the present invention is to provide a fastener to connect the floating connector to achieve the purpose of connection and disconnection.

[0007] The third objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the shell provides an alignment block and the floating member provides an alignment groove, and the alignment block is inserted into the alignment groove to achieve the purpose of the electrode corresponding to the electrode groove and the protrusion snap-fit ​​groove.

[0008] A fourth objective of the present invention is that, according to the above floating connector, the alignment groove forms a guiding slope so that the alignment block can be limited in the alignment groove through the guiding slope.

[0009] A fifth objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the groove and the guide structure are inserted into the alignment groove so that the groove is stopped by the protrusion formed in the alignment groove.

[0010] A sixth objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the elastic part is deformed by external force, so that the groove is separated from the stop of the protrusion, thereby achieving the purpose of the fastening part being separated from the floating part.

[0011] The seventh objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the projection forms a guiding slope, so that the contact portion acts on the deformation elastic portion of the guiding structure through the guiding slope, so as to achieve the purpose of the groove locking the projection.

[0012] The eighth objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the guiding structure further comprises a paddle exposed outside the housing, and the paddle deforms the elastic part through external force to change the state of the groove limiting protrusion.

[0013] A ninth objective of the present invention is that according to the above floating connector, the above guiding structure provides an R angle (or arc) so as to enable the groove to smoothly engage with the protrusion.

[0014] To achieve the above and other purposes, the present invention provides a floating connector, comprising a shell, a plurality of electrodes, two buckling parts and a floating part. The shell forms a housing space and a plurality of openings. These electrodes are arranged in the housing space. The electrodes penetrate the openings and protrude from the openings. The buckling parts are respectively arranged on two sides of the electrodes. The buckling part comprises a fixed part, an elastic part and a contact part. The elastic part connects the fixed part and the contact part. The fixed part is arranged in the housing space. The elastic part is adjacent to the outer surface of the shell. The contact part also comprises a groove and a guide structure. The floating part can combine the electrode and the buckling part. The floating part comprises a body, a plurality of electrode grooves and a protrusion. The electrode groove is formed on one side of the body. The protrusion is formed on the body. The protrusion is arranged corresponding to the groove. Among them, the aforementioned side refers to the side corresponding to the protruding opening of the electrode. The width of the protrusion is less than or equal to the width of the groove. When the electrodes are inserted into these electrode grooves, the protrusion is limited in the groove by the guide structure.

[0015] Compared to the prior art, the floating connector of the present invention provides a fastener and a floating member, so that the assembler can electrically connect the electrode with another electrode disposed in the electrode slot after a permissible range. In one embodiment, the fastener can be firmly locked on the floating member. In another embodiment, the fastener can be locked on the floating member and can also be unlocked to separate the fastener from the floating member for multiple connections.

[0016] The specific technology adopted by the present invention will be further described through the following embodiments and attached drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a floating connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This invention is described Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a shell, electrodes and fasteners.

[0019] Figure 3 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of electrodes and fasteners.

[0020] FIG. 4( a ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Figure 1 Side view of the fastener.

[0021] FIG. 4( b ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Figure 1 Another side view of the fastener.

[0022] Figure 5 This invention is described Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the floating parts.

[0023] FIG. 6( a ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Figure 1 Connection diagram of the floating connector.

[0024] FIG. 6( b ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Figure 1 Another connection diagram of the floating connector

[0025] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a floating connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This invention is described Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electrodes and fasteners of a floating connector.

[0027] Fig. 9 This invention is described Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of grooves and protrusions.

[0028] Fig.10 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a floating connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 11( a ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Fig.10 Side view of the fastener.

[0030] FIG. 11( b ) is a diagram illustrating the present invention. Fig.10 Another side view of the fastener.

[0031] Fig.12 This invention is described Fig.10 Detailed schematic diagram of the fastener combined with the floating part.

[0032] Description of main component symbols:

[0033] 2 external terminals

[0034] 10, 10', 10" floating connector

[0035] 12 Housing

[0036] 122 Opening

[0037] 124 Alignment Block

[0038] 14 Electrodes

[0039] 16, 16', 16" Fasteners

[0040] 162 Fixed part

[0041] 164 Elasticity

[0042] 166, 166' contact part

[0043] 1662 Groove

[0044] 1664 Guidance Structure

[0045] 168 Picks

[0046] 18, 18' floating parts

[0047] 182 Ontology

[0048] 184 Electrode slot

[0049] 186, 186' Bump

[0050] 1862 Guide ramp

[0051] 188, 188' Alignment Slot

[0052] 1882 Guide ramp

[0053] SP Accommodation Space

[0054] F External force [Specific implementation method]

[0055] In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail through the following specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The description is as follows.

[0056] In the present invention, "a" or "an" is used to describe the units, elements and components described herein. This is only for the convenience of description and to provide a general meaning to the scope of the present invention. Therefore, unless it is obvious that it is otherwise intended, such description should be understood to include one, at least one, and the singular also includes the plural.

[0057] In the present invention, the terms "comprise", "include", "have", "contain" or any other similar terms are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a component, structure, article or device containing multiple elements is not limited to those listed herein, but may include other elements that are not explicitly listed but are generally inherent to the component, structure, article or device. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the term "or" refers to an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or".

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 , is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a floating connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the floating connector 10 can be connected to the external terminal 2, and the external terminal 2 can come from another connector or a printed circuit board, etc.

[0059] The floating connector 10 includes a housing 12 , a plurality of electrodes 14 , a fastening member 16 and a floating member 18 .

[0060] The parts of the housing 12, the plurality of electrodes 14 and the fastener 16 can be referred to Figure 2 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a shell, electrodes and fasteners.

[0061] The housing 12 forms a receiving space SP and a plurality of openings 122. Here, the number of the openings 122 is mainly set in response to the requirements of the electrodes 14 and the fasteners 16. In this embodiment, the number of electrodes 14 is 5 and the number of fasteners 16 is 2 as an example. In other embodiments, the aforementioned numbers may not be limited. Figure 3 As shown, it is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of electrodes and fasteners.

[0062] Back to Figure 1 The electrode 14 is disposed in the accommodation space. The electrode 14 penetrates through the opening 122 and protrudes from the opening 122. The purpose of the protrusion is to be welded or to contact another electrode to receive or transmit power or digital signals.

[0063] The buckle 16 is disposed on two sides of the electrode 14. The buckle 16 includes a fixing portion 162, an elastic portion 164 and a contact portion 166. Figure 1 4( a ) is a side view of one side, and FIG. 4( b ) is a side view of the corresponding side.

[0064] The fixing portion 162 is disposed in the accommodating space SP. In another embodiment, the fixing portion 162 may be soldered on the circuit board.

[0065] The elastic portion 164 connects the fixing portion 162 and the contact portion 166. In this embodiment, the elastic portion 164 refers to a portion exposed in the housing 12. The elastic portion 164 is bent at an angle, such as a U shape, when extending from the fixing portion 162, so that one end of the elastic portion 164 is connected to the fixing portion 162 and has elastic force when subjected to external force. In this embodiment, the elastic portion 164 is adjacent to the outer surface of the housing 12.

[0066] The contact portion 166 is further extended from the elastic portion 164 , that is, at the front end of the fastening member 16 . The contact portion 166 further includes a groove 1662 and a guiding structure 1664 .

[0067] For reference Figure 5 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure of the floating member. The floating member 18 combines the electrode 14 and the buckle 16, and the floating member 18 can be set on another connector, such as a female connector. The floating member 18 includes a body 182, a plurality of electrode grooves 184 and a protrusion 186. The number of electrode grooves 184 is set corresponding to the number of electrodes 14. The electrode grooves 184 are formed on one side of the body 182. In this embodiment, the protrusion 186 is formed on both sides of the body 182, and the protrusion 186 is set corresponding to the groove 1662. In addition, here, the width of the protrusion 186 is less than or equal to the width of the groove 1662, so that the protrusion 186 can be set in the groove 1662. For example, if the width of the protrusion 186 is less than the width of the groove 1662, a floating connection can be more realized. Therefore, when the electrode 14 is inserted into the electrode groove 184, the protrusion 186 is limited in the groove 1662 by the guide structure 1664.

[0068] In one embodiment, the guide structure 1664 provides an R angle to cooperate with the guide slope 1862 formed by the protrusion 186, so that the contact portion 166 acts on the guide structure 1664 through the guide slope 1862 to deform the elastic portion 164, that is, the elastic portion 164 moves away from the shell 12 due to the action of the guide structure 1664 on the guide slope 1862, and finally allows the groove 1662 to lock the protrusion 186.

[0069] It is worth noting that in Figure 5 In the embodiment, the floating member 18 has an alignment groove 188 for corresponding Figure 1 The alignment block 124 is arranged corresponding to the alignment groove 188, and the alignment block 124 is inserted into the alignment groove 188, so that the electrode 14 corresponds to the electrode groove 184 and the protrusion 186 snap groove 1662. Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection of the floating connector. In FIG6(a), the housing 12, the plurality of electrodes 14 and the snap-on member 16 are connected to the floating member 18 at an angle, and in particular, they can be aligned through the alignment block 124 and the alignment groove 188; and, in FIG6(b), the housing 12, the plurality of electrodes 14 and the snap-on member 16 are connected to the floating member 18 at 90 degrees (or straight up / straight down), and the alignment block 124 and the alignment groove 188 can also be aligned during the process. In addition, the width of the alignment groove 188 is greater than or equal to the width of the alignment block 124, and the length of the alignment groove 188 is greater than or equal to the length of the alignment block 124, so that the alignment groove 188 has a left-right direction or a front-back direction (or depth) relative to the alignment block 124 for floating connection.

[0070] In addition, the alignment groove 188 may form a guiding slope 1882 so that the alignment block 124 can be limited in the alignment groove 188 through the guiding slope 1882 .

[0071] Please refer to Figure 7 and8 . Figure 7 is a perspective schematic diagram of a floating connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention; and, Figure 8 This invention is described Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the electrodes and fasteners of the floating connector. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the floating connector 10' also includes the housing 12 and the electrode 14 of the first embodiment, but differs in that it includes a fastening member 16' and a floating member 18'.

[0072] The description of the housing 12 and the electrode 14 is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0073] The difference between the buckle member 16 ′ and the aforementioned buckle member 16 lies in the design of the contact portion 166 ′; and the difference between the floating member 18 ′ and the aforementioned buckle member 16 lies in the design of the alignment groove 188 ′.

[0074] Here, the contact portion 166' is inserted into the alignment groove 188', so that the groove 1662 of the contact portion 166' is stopped by the protrusion 186' located in the alignment groove 188', and the fastener 16' is fixed to the floating member 18'. In another embodiment, if the elastic portion 164 is deformed by an external force F, for example Figure 8 The arrow in the figure indicates the direction of the applied external force F, which can make the groove 1662 escape from the stop state of the protrusion 186'. Fig. 9 , is to illustrate the present invention Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the groove and the convex block. Fig. 9 In the figure, a perspective from the snap-fit ​​member 16' toward the alignment groove 188' is provided to view the structure of the groove and the protrusion.

[0075] Please refer to Fig.10 , 11 and 12. Fig.10 FIG. 11( a) is a perspective view of a floating connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. Fig.10 FIG. 11( b) is a side view of the fastener, and FIG. 11( c) is a side view of the fastener Fig.10 Another side view of the fastener; and, Fig.12 This invention is described Fig.10 Detailed schematic diagram of the fastener and floating part. Fig.10 In the embodiment, the floating connector 10" also includes the housing 12, the electrode 14 and the floating member 18 of the first embodiment, but differs in that the fastening member 16" is provided.

[0076] The description of the housing 12 , the electrode 14 and the floating member 18 is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0077] 11 , the buckle member 16 ″ also includes the fixing portion 162 , the elastic portion 164 and the contact portion 166 of the first embodiment, but the difference is that the buckle member 16 ″ further includes a paddle 168 .

[0078] In this embodiment, the paddle 168 extends from the contact portion 166, especially from the guide structure 1664. The paddle 168 is exposed outside the housing 12, and the paddle 168 deforms the elastic portion 164 by an external force F (direction of force is shown by an arrow) to change the state of the limiting protrusion 186 of the groove 1662.

[0079] Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as described above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the relevant art may make slight changes to the shapes, structures, features, methods and quantities described in the claims of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the claims attached to this specification.

Claims

1. A floating connector, characterized in that: The floating connector comprises: A housing, forming a receiving space and a plurality of openings; A plurality of electrodes are disposed in the accommodating space, and the plurality of electrodes penetrate the plurality of openings and protrude from the plurality of openings; Two buckling members, respectively disposed on two sides of the plurality of electrodes, the buckling members having a fixed portion, an elastic portion and a contact portion, the elastic portion connecting the fixed portion and the contact portion, the fixed portion being disposed in the accommodating space, the elastic portion being bent at an angle when extending from the fixed portion, so that one end of the elastic portion is connected to the fixed portion and has elastic force when subjected to external force, the elastic portion being adjacent to the outer surface of the shell, and the contact portion further comprising a groove and a guide structure; and A floating member for combining the plurality of electrodes with the buckle member, the floating member having a body, a plurality of electrode grooves and a protrusion, the plurality of electrode grooves being formed on one side of the body, the protrusion being formed on the body, the protrusion being arranged corresponding to the groove, wherein the side of the body is a side corresponding to the plurality of electrodes protruding from the plurality of openings, and the width of the protrusion is not greater than the width of the groove; The plurality of electrodes are inserted into the plurality of electrode grooves, and the protrusions are limited in the grooves by the guide structure. The elastic part is deformed by external force, so that the groove is separated from the protrusion.

2. The floating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell also has an alignment block and an alignment groove with the floating member. The alignment block is arranged corresponding to the alignment groove. The alignment block is inserted into the alignment groove so that the multiple electrodes correspond to the multiple electrode grooves and the protrusion snaps into the groove.

3. The floating connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The alignment groove forms a guiding slope, so that the alignment block can be limited in the alignment groove through the guiding slope.

4. The floating connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width of the alignment groove is not less than the width of the alignment block, and the length of the alignment groove is not less than the length of the alignment block.

5. The floating connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove and the guide structure are inserted into the alignment groove, so that the groove is stopped by the protrusion formed by the alignment groove.

6. The floating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protrusion forms a guiding slope, so that the contact portion acts on the guiding structure through the guiding slope to deform the elastic portion, so that the groove locks the protrusion.

7. The floating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide structure provides an R angle.

8. The floating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guiding structure further comprises a paddle exposed outside the shell, and the paddle deforms the elastic part through external force to change the state of the groove limiting the protrusion.

9. The floating connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The guide structure provides an R angle.

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