A rectangular connector mounting assembly and method

Abstract

The application discloses a rectangular connector mounting assembly and method, the assembly comprising a mounting seat and a mounting gasket, the mounting seat being triangular in cross-sectional shape, the mounting gasket being a flat plate structure, and the mounting seat and the mounting gasket being mounted in a combined form; the mounting seat comprising a base, a reinforcing rib symmetrically mounted on the base, and a back plate mounted on the base, the back plate being provided with a first connector via hole at the upper end, and the first connector via hole being provided with threaded holes at both ends, wherein the base, the reinforcing rib and the back plate form a wedge-shaped weight-reducing hole; and the mounting gasket being provided with a second connector via hole in the middle. The rectangular connector mounting assembly of the application is designed with a connector mounting hole, and only one tool is needed, so that the operation is simple; meanwhile, the mounting assembly is provided with a weight-reducing groove and a reinforcing rib, is easy to manufacture, light in weight and low in cost; the structural size of the mounting assembly can be designed according to different connector models, the mounting process of the application is simple, and the mounting assembly can be used for the mounting of connectors in different narrow spaces.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a rectangular connector mounting assembly and method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, the integration level of airborne products is becoming increasingly high, and the application of PCB components is extremely widespread. Rectangular connectors often serve as important transmission nodes for signals on PCB components, undertaking the information exchange function between the PCB component and other components within the product. Therefore, the reliable installation of these connectors is crucial. In product structural layout, various electrical components are typically laid out first, such as... Figure 1 As shown, rectangular connectors are typically mounted on PCB assemblies and directly secured with screws. The PCB assemblies are then placed using a slotted-in approach, often against a wall. This method offers high space utilization, enabling a compact product layout. However, this layout leaves no space for the PCB assembly to connect to the connector plug, making a tight fit impossible. Traditional rectangular connector installation is also constrained by limitations in operating space and tools. Figure 2 As shown, based on the characteristics of commonly used screws and matching tools, Phillips screwdrivers, hexagonal sockets, and hexagonal socket tools are used for installation. However, due to the narrow space at the front and side of the connector plug, especially the mounting screw at the bottom of the plug, it is not conducive to installation, making it difficult to carry out the connector plug installation work. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a rectangular connector mounting assembly and method.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A rectangular connector mounting assembly includes a mounting base and a mounting gasket. The mounting base has a triangular cross-sectional shape, and the mounting gasket has a flat plate structure. The mounting base and the mounting gasket are mounted in a combined manner.

[0006] The mounting base includes a base, reinforcing ribs symmetrically mounted on the base, and a back plate mounted on the base. The upper end of the back plate is provided with a first connector through hole. The first connector through hole is referenced to the front mounting opening size of a rectangular connector. Threaded holes are provided at both ends of the first connector through hole.

[0007] The mounting pad has a second connector through hole in the middle, the second connector through hole is based on the size of the rear mounting hole of the rectangular connector, and mounting holes are provided at both ends of the second connector through hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting gasket is mounted on the mounting base by countersunk screws, which pass sequentially through the mounting holes at both ends of the second connector through hole and the threaded holes at both ends of the first connector through hole.

[0009] Further, the threaded holes at both ends of the first connector via are tapped with locking steel wire bushings, and the mounting holes at both ends of the second connector via are counter-sunk holes.

[0010] Further, the base, the reinforcing rib and the back plate form a wedge-shaped weight-reducing hole.

[0011] Further, the base is provided with threaded holes.

[0012] Further, the mounting seat is designed in an integrated manner and is made of lightweight aluminum alloy.

[0013] Further, the method for installing a rectangular connector assembly comprises the following steps:

[0014] Step one: install the connector, insert the one end of the connector plug into the first connector via on the mounting seat, pass the second connector via on the mounting washer through the other end of the rectangular connector, and use the counter-sunk screw to fix the mounting washer on the mounting seat;

[0015] Step two: place the one end of the connector plug in the rectangular connector installation assembly on the PCB assembly;

[0016] Step three: install the rectangular connector installation assembly on the mounting plate of the product through the threaded holes on the base to fix the connector.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present application are:

[0018] The rectangular connector installation assembly and method of the present application can quickly install the connector in a narrow space; the installation assembly is designed with a connector mounting hole, can be assembled blindly, only needs one tool, is simple to operate, and is reliable in connection; meanwhile, the installation assembly is provided with a weight-reducing groove and a reinforcing rib, is easy to process and manufacture, light in weight, and low in cost; the structure size of the installation assembly can be designed according to different connector models, the installation process of the present application is simple, and the present application can be used for installing connectors in different narrow spaces. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the installation of a rectangular connector and a PCB assembly;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the installation position of the connector;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the rectangular connector installation assembly of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the mounting seat of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the mounting gasket of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the rectangular connector assembly of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1-mounting base, 2-mounting pad, 11-base, 12-reinforcing rib, 13-back plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. However, it should not be construed that the scope of the subject matter of the present invention is limited to the following embodiments. All modifications, substitutions and alterations made based on ordinary technical knowledge and common practices in the art without departing from the above-described technical concept of the present invention are included within the scope of the present invention.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, rectangular connectors often serve as important transmission nodes for PCB component circuit signals. In product layout, various electrical components are usually laid out first, and PCB components are placed last using a strategy of inserting them into the space. To improve space utilization and achieve a compact layout, PCB components are usually installed against the wall. This layout method often results in no installation space when the PCB components are connected to the connector plugs. Traditional rectangular connector installation is easily constrained by operating space, tools, and maintainability. According to the characteristics of commonly used screws and matching tools, Phillips screwdrivers, hexagonal screwdrivers, and hexagonal socket tools are used for installation. Due to the narrow space at the front and side of the connector plug, especially the mounting screw at the bottom of the plug, it is almost impossible to install, making it difficult to carry out connector plug installation or disassembly and maintenance work.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, a rectangular connector mounting assembly includes a mounting base 1 and a mounting pad 2. The mounting base 1 has a triangular cross-sectional shape, and the mounting pad 2 has a flat plate structure. The mounting base 1 and the mounting pad 2 are mounted in a combined manner.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 1 includes a base 11, reinforcing ribs 12 symmetrically mounted on the base 11, and a back plate 13 mounted on the base 11. The upper end of the back plate 13 is provided with a first connector through hole. The first connector through hole is referenced to the front mounting opening size of a rectangular connector. Threaded holes are provided at both ends of the first connector through hole. The base 11, reinforcing ribs 12 and back plate 13 form a wedge-shaped weight reduction hole.

[0030] In this embodiment, the mounting base is made in an integrated design. Alternatively, it can be assembled by manufacturing parts. When using an integrated design, the base material is a lightweight material such as aluminum alloy.

[0031] likeFigure 5 As shown, the mounting gasket 2 is provided with a second connector through hole in the middle, the second connector through hole is referenced to the rear opening size of the rectangular connector, and mounting holes are arranged at two ends of the second connector through hole. The mounting gasket 2 is mounted on the mounting seat 1 through a countersunk screw, the countersunk screw passes through the mounting holes at two ends of the second connector through hole and the threaded holes at two ends of the first connector through hole in sequence. The threaded holes at two ends of the first connector through hole are tapped to embed a lock type steel wire sleeve, and the mounting holes at two ends of the second connector through hole are countersunk holes.

[0032] The base 11 is provided with threaded holes, and the mounting seat 1 is mounted with a product through the threaded holes. In the embodiment, the base 11 is provided with three threaded holes, two of which are symmetrically distributed in the wedge-shaped lightening hole, and the other is distributed between the two threaded holes, which fully guarantees the stability of the mounting seat 1 when fixed with the product mounting plate and prevents the connector from being unstable due to shaking.

[0033] The mounting seat 1 is designed as a triangular cross-section structure, so that the assembly has better stability, and the mounting gasket 2 is designed as a thin plate structure and has a lighter weight; wherein the size of the back plate 13 in the mounting seat 1 is consistent with the size of the connector plug, so as to ensure that the connector is accurately installed on the mounting seat 1 and there is no stress concentration phenomenon; the size of the first connector through hole on the mounting seat 1 and the second connector through hole on the mounting gasket 2 is determined according to the specification of the connector; the position of the threaded hole on the base 11 is designed according to the space of the product mounting plate, so as to ensure that the space is as compact as possible; the mounting seat 1 can be milled from a medium-strength aluminum alloy such as 2A12-T4 and 6061-T6, and the weight reduction effect is realized through the design of the reinforcing ribs and the lightening grooves.

[0034] The installation depth of the screw in the threaded hole at two ends of the first connector through hole is designed, and the angle of the wedge-shaped lightening hole is designed according to the actual interface shape, so as to ensure reliable strength;

[0035] The assembly form of the mounting seat 1 combined with the mounting gasket 2 remains unchanged, and the size of the structure can be expanded according to the actual connector shell number, so as to adapt to different rectangular connector installation scenes.

[0036] Before use, first install the connector on the rectangular connector mounting assembly through a countersunk screw, as shown in Figure 6The application scene of the rectangular connector is shown, the PCB assembly is usually installed on the mounting plate of a product, the handheld connector mounting assembly inserts one end of the connector into the PCB assembly, and a cross screwdriver or the like is used to install the connector mounting assembly on the mounting plate of the product through the three threaded holes on the base 11. The connector mounting assembly uses a space conversion idea to ingeniously convert the installation of the connector in a narrow space into the installation of the assembly on the product, realizes the barrier-free installation and disassembly of the connector plug in the narrow space, and solves the defects that the connector plug is easily limited by the operation space, tools and the like when being fastened.

Claims

1. A method of installing a rectangular connector mounting assembly, characterized by, The rectangular connector mounting assembly comprises a mounting seat (1) and a mounting pad (2), the mounting seat (1) is triangular in cross-sectional shape, and the mounting pad (2) is a flat plate structure and is mounted on the mounting seat (1); The mounting seat (1) comprises a base (11), a reinforcing rib (12) symmetrically mounted on the base (11), and a back plate (13) mounted on the base (11), wherein the upper end of the back plate (13) is provided with a first connector through hole, the first connector through hole is referenced to the front opening hole size of the rectangular connector, and threaded holes are arranged at both ends of the first connector through hole; The mounting pad (2) is provided with a second connector through hole in the middle, the second connector through hole is referenced to the rear opening hole size of the rectangular connector, and mounting holes are arranged at both ends of the second connector through hole; The base (11) is provided with a threaded hole; The mounting method of the rectangular connector mounting assembly comprises the following steps: Step one: install the connector, insert one end of the connector plug into the first connector through hole on the mounting seat (1), pass the second connector through hole on the mounting pad (2) through the other end of the rectangular connector, and fix the mounting pad (2) on the mounting seat (1) by using a countersunk screw; Step two: place one end of the connector plug in the rectangular connector mounting assembly on the PCB assembly; Step three: install the rectangular connector mounting assembly on the mounting plate of the product through the threaded hole on the base (11) to fix the connector.

2. The mounting method of the rectangular connector mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting pad (2) is mounted on the mounting seat (1) by a countersunk screw, and the countersunk screw passes through the mounting holes at both ends of the second connector through hole and the threaded holes at both ends of the first connector through hole in sequence.

3. The method of installing a rectangular connector mounting assembly of claim 2, wherein, The threaded holes at both ends of the first connector through hole are internally tapped with a steel wire sleeve of the embedded locking type, and the mounting holes at both ends of the second connector through hole are countersunk holes.

4. The method of installing a rectangular connector mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein, The base (11), the reinforcing rib (12) and the back plate (13) form a wedge-shaped weight-reducing hole.

5. The method of installing a rectangular connector mounting assembly of claim 1, wherein, The mounting seat (1) is designed in an integrated manner, and the material is selected to be lightweight aluminum alloy.

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