A bend straight inter-changeable connector

Abstract

This invention discloses a bend-to-straight interchangeable connector, comprising a first connector body, one end of which is a fixed insertion end, and a second connector body movably disposed at the other end; the first connector body has a mounting groove, and the second connector body has rotating shafts on both sides, allowing the second connector body to be rotatably mounted within the mounting groove via the rotating shafts; the first connector body and the second connector body are electrically connected together; the first connector body has a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate, the first limiting plate being horizontally disposed and slidably mounted on the lower side of the first connector body, and the second limiting plate being vertically disposed and slidably mounted on the right side of the first connector body; the second connector body forms a movable insertion end, and the first and second limiting plates are used to fix the second connector body onto the first connector body. This invention solves the technical problem in the prior art where connector structures cannot achieve bend / straight interchangeability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connector technology, and more specifically to a bend-and-straight interchangeable connector. Background Technology

[0002] A connector, also known as a plug or socket, is generally an electrical connector. It connects two active devices to transmit current or signals. Connectors are components frequently encountered by electronic engineers. Their function is very simple: to bridge gaps in a circuit or between isolated circuits, allowing current to flow and enabling the circuit to perform its intended function. Connectors are indispensable components in electronic equipment; following the path of current flow, you will always find one or more connectors. Connector forms and structures are highly diverse, varying depending on the application, frequency, power, and environment.

[0003] Most connectors in the existing technology are straight-through connectors, while L-shaped connectors are used in some special positions. Therefore, when it is necessary to design connector structures of different specifications, the existing connector structures cannot achieve the purpose of bending / straight interchange adjustment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bend-to-straight interchangeable connector, which can solve the technical problem that the connector structure in the prior art cannot achieve bend / straight interchange adjustment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A bendable and straight interchangeable connector includes a first connector body, one end of which is a fixed plug end, and the other end is movably provided with a second connector body.

[0007] The first connector is provided with a mounting groove, and the second connector body is provided with rotating shafts on both sides. The second connector body is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove via the rotating shafts.

[0008] The first connector body and the second connector body are electrically connected together;

[0009] The first connector body is provided with a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. The first limiting plate is horizontally arranged and slidably installed on the lower side of the first connector body, and the second limiting plate is vertically arranged and slidably arranged on the right side of the first connector body 101.

[0010] The second connector body forms a movable plug end. The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are used to fix the second connector body on the first connector body, so that the included angle between the second connector body and the first connector body switches between 0° and 90°.

[0011] The first connector body includes a housing, an adapter plate disposed within the housing, and a first signal terminal fixedly disposed on the housing and connected to the adapter plate. The mounting groove is disposed on the housing. A first slot and a second slot are disposed on the housing at the mounting groove. A first limiting plate is slidably disposed in the first slot, and a second limiting plate is slidably disposed in the second slot. A pressing slope is disposed on the side of the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate near the first connector body.

[0012] Preferably, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are provided with anti-slip structures.

[0013] Preferably, the anti-slip structure is an anti-slip raised or recessed texture provided on the first and second limiting plates.

[0014] Preferably, the adapter plate is connected to the second connector body via a wire.

[0015] Preferably, the wires and the adapter plate are connected together by welding.

[0016] Preferably, the first slot and the second slot have a dovetail-shaped structure or a T-shaped structure at both ends.

[0017] Preferably, the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are provided with locking components, which are used to fix the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate.

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

[0019] This invention primarily enables the interchangeability of bent and straight connectors, allowing it to be used in different scenarios and expanding its applicability. In this invention, by placing the second connector body on the first connector body, the included angle between the first and second connector bodies can be switched between 0° and 90° by rotating the second connector body. Simultaneously, the first and second limiting plates allow for sliding as needed, and their use in switching and fixing the second connector body between 0° and 90° directions ensures greater connector stability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 101-First connector body, 102-Second connector body, 103-Mounting slot, 104-First limiting plate, 105-Second limiting plate, 106-Housing, 107-Adapter plate, 108-First signal terminal, 109-First slot, 110-Second slot, 111-Anti-slip structure, 112-Guide groove, 113-Conduction plate, 114-First contact mechanism, 115-Second contact mechanism, 116-L-shaped mounting plate, 117-First plug-in terminal, 118-Second plug-in terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0025] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for carrying out different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment discloses a bendable and straight interchangeable connector, including a first connector body 101, one end of the first connector body 101 is a fixed plug end, and the other end is movably provided with a second connector body 102;

[0034] The first connector is provided with a mounting groove 103, and the second connector body 102 is provided with rotating shafts on both sides. The second connector body 102 is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove 103 via the rotating shafts.

[0035] The first connector body 101 and the second connector body 102 are electrically connected together;

[0036] The first connector body 101 is provided with a first limiting plate 104 and a second limiting plate 105. The first limiting plate 104 is horizontally arranged and slidably installed on the lower side of the first connector body 101, and the second limiting plate 105 is vertically arranged and slidably arranged on the right side of the first connector body 101.

[0037] The second connector body 102 forms a movable plug end. The first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 are used to fix the second connector body 102 on the first connector body 101, so that the included angle between the second connector body 102 and the first connector body 101 switches between 0° and 90°.

[0038] This invention primarily enables the interchangeability of bent and straight connectors, allowing it to be used in different scenarios and expanding its applicability. By mounting the second connector body 102 on the first connector body 101, rotating the second connector body 102 allows the included angle between the first and second connector bodies 101 to switch between 0° and 90°. Simultaneously, the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 allow for sliding as needed, and these plates also fix the second connector body 102 after switching between 0° and 90°, ensuring greater connector stability.

[0039] Preferably, the first connector body 101 includes a housing 106, an adapter plate 107 disposed within the housing 106, and a first signal terminal 108 fixedly disposed on the housing 106 and connected to the adapter plate 107. The mounting groove 103 is disposed on the housing 106. A first slot 109 and a second slot 110 are disposed on the housing 106 at the mounting groove 103. A first limiting plate 104 is slidably disposed in the first slot 109, and a second limiting plate 105 is slidably disposed in the second slot 110. A pressing slope is provided on the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 near the first connector body 101.

[0040] The first slot 109 and the second slot 110 make it easier for the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 to fix the second connector body 102 by sliding.

[0041] In practical use, the set extrusion slope can better position the second connector body 102 and fix the second connector body 102 by extrusion. In practical use, the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 are provided with locking screws, and the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 are locked and fixed by the set locking screws.

[0042] The first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 are provided with anti-slip structures 111.

[0043] Further specifying, the anti-slip structure 111 is an anti-slip raised or recessed texture provided on the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105.

[0044] In this embodiment, the adapter plate 107 is connected to the second connector body 102 by a wire; the wire is connected to the adapter plate 107 by welding.

[0045] Further optimization involves the first slot 109 and the second slot 110 having dovetail or T-shaped structures at both ends, making the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 more stable when moving.

[0046] The first and second limiting plates are provided with locking components, which are used to fix the first and second limiting plates. In this embodiment, the locking components are the locking screws.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] This embodiment is a further optimization based on Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, both the first slot 109 and the second slot 110 are provided with guide grooves 112 communicating with the interior of the outer shell 106; both the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 are connected to conductive mechanisms; a conductive plate 113 is provided inside the outer shell 106, and a first contact mechanism 114 and a second contact mechanism 115 are provided on the conductive plate 113. Both the first contact mechanism 114 and the second contact mechanism 115 are electrically connected to the adapter plate 107. The conductive mechanism includes an L-shaped mounting plate 116, a first plug-in terminal 117 and a second plug-in terminal 118 provided on the L-shaped mounting plate 116, the first plug-in terminal 117 and the second plug-in terminal 118 are connected, and the first plug-in terminal 117 is attached to the conductive plate 113; the second plug-in terminal 118 on the first limiting plate 104 and the second limiting plate 105 is used to plug into the plug-in hole provided on the second connector body 102.

[0049] The first connector body 101 and the second connector body 102 are connected by a plug-in method. In use, the second connector body 102 is rotated as needed, and then the first limiting plate 104 or the second limiting plate 105 is pushed. At this time, the L-shaped mounting plate 116 will approach the second connector body 102. As the first limiting plate 104 or the second limiting plate 105 moves towards the L-shaped mounting plate 116, the first plug-in terminal 117 will move and contact the first contact mechanism 114 or the second contact mechanism 115 to achieve conductivity. The second plug-in terminal 118 will plug into the plug-in hole on the second connector body 102 to achieve the plug-in connection between the first connector body 101 and the second connector body 102, thus achieving conductivity. This invention can switch the included angle between the second connector body 102 and the first connector body 101 between 0° and 90°. Through the plug-in method, the second connector can be double-fixed.

[0050] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including both the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It should be noted that any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bend / straight inter-convertible connector characterized by: It includes a first connector body, one end of which is a fixed plug-in end, and the other end is movably provided with a second connector body; The first connector is provided with a mounting groove, and the second connector body is provided with rotating shafts on both sides. The second connector body is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove via the rotating shafts. The first connector body and the second connector body are electrically connected together; the first connector body is provided with a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate, the first limiting plate is horizontally arranged and slidably installed on the lower side of the first connector body, and the second limiting plate is vertically arranged and slidably arranged on the right side of the first connector body; the second connector body constitutes a movable plug-in end, and the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are used to fix the second connector body on the first connector body, so that the included angle between the second connector body and the first connector body switches between 0° and 90°; The first and second limiting plates can slide as needed, allowing the first and second limiting plates to switch and fix the second connector body in the 0° and 90° directions, ensuring that the connector can be more stable. The first connector body includes a housing, an adapter plate disposed inside the housing, and a first signal terminal fixedly disposed on the housing and connected to the adapter plate. The mounting groove is disposed on the housing. A first slot and a second slot are disposed on the housing at the mounting groove. A first limiting plate is slidably disposed in the first slot, and a second limiting plate is slidably disposed in the second slot. A pressing slope is disposed on the side of the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate near the first connector body. A conductive mechanism is connected to both the first and second limiting plates. A conductive plate is provided inside the housing, and a first contact mechanism and a second contact mechanism are provided on the conductive plate. Both the first contact mechanism and the second contact mechanism are electrically connected to the adapter plate. The conductive mechanism includes an L-shaped mounting plate, a first plug-in terminal and a second plug-in terminal provided on the L-shaped mounting plate, the first plug-in terminal being connected to the second plug-in terminal and attached to the conductive plate; the second plug-in terminal on the first and second limiting plates is used to plug into the plug-in hole provided on the second connector body; In use, rotate the second connector body as needed, and then push the first or second limiting plate. At this time, the L-shaped mounting plate will approach the second connector body. As the first or second limiting plate moves the L-shaped mounting plate, the first plug-in terminal will move and contact the first or second contact mechanism to achieve conductivity. The second plug-in terminal will plug into the plug-in hole on the second connector body to achieve the plugging of the first connector body and the second connector body, thus achieving conductivity.

2. The bend / straight inter-changeable connector according to claim 1, wherein: The first and second limiting plates are equipped with anti-slip structures.

3. The bend / straight inter-changeable connector of claim 2, wherein: The anti-slip structure consists of anti-slip raised or recessed textures on the first and second limiting plates.

4. The bend / straight interchangeable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first and second slots have a dovetail or T-shaped structure at both ends.

5. The bend / straight inter-changeable connector of claim 1, wherein: Locking components are provided on the first and second limiting plates, which are used to fix the first and second limiting plates.

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