A connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions

Abstract

The present invention provides a connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions, comprising a main body, a insertion portion provided at a first end of the main body, and a force measuring portion provided at a second end of the main body; a compression reset member sleeved on the main body, the compression reset member being arranged between the insertion portion and the force measuring portion; and a shell sleeved around the main body and the compression reset member. The connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions can simultaneously perform auxiliary operations of inserting and measuring the force of the connector pins through the cooperation of the insertion portion and the force measuring portion of the main body, eliminating the need for using other tools, reducing work time and costs, and integrating the two functions into one fixture, saving time and effort and facilitating operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a tooling for connectors with force measurement and insertion functions. Background Art

[0002] A connector is primarily composed of a contact, an insulator, a housing, and other components. During connector assembly or verification testing, the fixity (retention force) of the contact (e.g., a pin) must be tested to ensure the stability of the contact in the insulator.

[0003] Existing force testing of pin retention is aided by a force gauge. The two ends of the force gauge can measure the contact between the pin and the socket, respectively. When one end is in use, the other end is fitted with a ball cap. A built-in spring controls the force applied by the spring's travel. However, existing force gauges use a conventional handle for force measurement and only have a force measurement function, not a insertion function (the pin may not fit properly when inserted into the insulator, requiring tools to adjust the position). This single function makes insertion prior to force measurement impossible with existing technology products, requiring the use of additional tools and time-consuming and labor-intensive processes.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a tooling for connectors with force measuring and feeding functions, which effectively solves the problem that the existing force measuring pen uses a conventional handle for force measurement, and only has a force measuring function but no feeding function, and has a single function. If it is necessary to feed first and then measure the force, the original technical product cannot achieve this and needs to use other tools, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0006] According to the present invention, a connector tool with force measuring and feeding functions is provided, wherein the connector tool with force measuring and feeding functions includes a main body, a feeding part is provided at the first end of the main body, and a force measuring part is provided at the second end of the main body; a compression reset member, the compression reset member is sleeved on the main body, and the compression reset member is arranged between the feeding part and the force measuring part; and a shell, the shell is sleeved on the outer periphery of the main body and the compression reset member.

[0007] Preferably, the feeding portion includes a feeding connector and a feeding end cover, and the feeding connector is partially inserted into the feeding end cover; when the feeding end cover is sleeved on part of the feeding connector, a gap is formed between the feeding end cover and the feeding connector.

[0008] Preferably, the feed connection piece is formed into a conical structure, the inner periphery of the feed end cover is formed into a truncated cone structure that matches the conical structure, and the outer periphery of the feed end cover is connected to the shell.

[0009] Preferably, the force measuring part includes a force measuring connector and a force measuring end cover, the force measuring connector is connected to the pin of the connector, the compression reset part abuts against the force measuring connector, and the force measuring connector is passed through the force measuring end cover; the outer periphery of the force measuring end cover is connected to the shell.

[0010] Preferably, the connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions also includes an observation portion, which includes an observation window and an indicator disk. The observation window is arranged on the shell, and the observation window is close to the second end of the main body. The indicator disk is arranged on the second end of the main body; the compression reset member abuts the indicator disk.

[0011] Preferably, a force measuring scale is provided on the side of the observation window.

[0012] Preferably, a guide abutment is provided on the inner periphery of the shell, and the main body is passed through the guide abutment; the guide abutment is close to the first end of the main body, the first end of the guide abutment abuts the compression reset part, and a displacement space is formed between the second end of the guide abutment and the feeding end cover.

[0013] Preferably, the feeding connection piece includes a connecting hole and a plurality of clamping blocks, and the plurality of clamping blocks are arranged on the peripheral side of the connecting hole.

[0014] Preferably, when the connecting hole is connected to the pin of the connector, the main body moves along the guide abutment portion toward the displacement space so that the feeding connector switches from the first state to the second state.

[0015] Preferably, when the feeding connector is in the first state, a gap is formed between the feeding end cover and the feeding connector; when the feeding connector is in the second state, the feeding end cover abuts against the feeding connector.

[0016] According to the connector tooling with force measuring and feeding functions of the present invention, the cooperation between the feeding part and the force measuring part of the main body can realize the auxiliary operations of feeding and force measuring the connector pins at the same time, eliminating the process of using other tools, reducing working hours and costs, and integrating the two functions into one tooling, which saves time and labor and is easy to operate.

[0017] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view showing a connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 The embodiment according to the present invention is shown Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a main body according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of a main body according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram showing a feeding process according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a force measurement process according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure markings: 1-main body; 2-feeding part; 201-feeding connector; 202-feeding end cover; 203-gap; 204-displacement space; 205-connecting hole; 206-clamping block; 3-force measuring part; 301-force measuring connector; 302-force measuring end cover; 303-abutment hole; 4-compression reset part; 5-housing; 501-guide abutment part; 6-observation part; 601-observation window; 602-indicator disk; 7-connector; 701-pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the application for protection, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not necessarily mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] According to the present invention, a connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions is provided, such as Figures 1 to 7As shown, the connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions is used for connector 7. Connector 7 may include a pin 701 and an insulator for inserting pin 701. The connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions can be used to insert pin 701 and measure the retention force of pin 701, achieving multifunctional operation and installation. The connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions includes a main body 1, a compression reset member 4, and a housing 5.

[0032] In the following description, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 7 The detailed structures of the main body 1 , the compression reset member 4 and the housing 5 of the connector tooling with force measurement and insertion functions are described in detail.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the first end of the main body 1 is provided with a feeding portion 2, and the second end of the main body 1 is provided with a force measuring portion 3. The first and second ends of the main body 1 are arranged opposite each other. The feeding portion 2 is used to feed the pin 701, and the force measuring portion 3 is used to measure the holding force of the pin 701. The user can choose to use both ends of the main body 1 as needed to perform different operations on the pin 701 of the connector 7.

[0034] The compression reset member 4 is sleeved on the main body 1 and disposed between the insertion portion 2 and the force-measuring portion 3. When compressed, the compression reset member 4 is used to clamp the insertion portion 2 and measure the force of the force-measuring portion 3. When reset, the compression reset member 4 releases the insertion portion 2. Specifically, the compression reset member 4 can be, for example, a reset spring. When compressed, the compression reset member 4 can be used to clamp the insertion pin 701 of the insertion portion 2 and measure the force of the force-measuring portion 3. When reset, the force-measuring portion 3 releases the insertion pin 701.

[0035] The housing 5 is mounted on the outer periphery of the main body 1 and the compression reset member 4. Specifically, the main body 1 can be formed into a substantially cylindrical structure, the compression reset member 4 is mounted on the outer periphery of the substantially cylindrical main body 1, and the housing 5 is mounted on the outer periphery of the compression reset member 4 and the main body 1. The housing 5 can be held by the user to facilitate force measurement or insertion of the pin 701 of the connector 7.

[0036] The connector tooling with force measurement and insertion functions can measure the holding force of the pin 701 of the connector 7 or insert the pin 701 for assembly according to the user's needs, so that these two functions are integrated into one tooling, eliminating the process of using other tools, reducing working hours and costs, and facilitating operation.

[0037] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3As shown, in an embodiment, the feeding portion 2 may include a feeding connector 201 and a feeding end cap 202, wherein the feeding connector 201 is partially inserted into the feeding end cap 202. When the feeding end cap 202 is partially inserted into the feeding connector 201, a gap 203 is formed between the feeding end cap 202 and the feeding connector 201. The partial insertion of the feeding end cap 202 can leave sufficient extension distance for the feeding connector 201 to avoid interference with other components of the connector 7 when connected to the pin 701. Specifically, the feeding connector 201 can be formed as a connector with a through hole in the middle for connecting to the pin 701, and the feeding end cap 202 can be formed as a cover-like structure for connecting and fixing the feeding connector 201.

[0038] Preferably, the inner circumference of the feed end cap 202 is larger than the outer circumference of the feed connector 201, so that a gap 203 is formed between the feed end cap 202 and the feed connector 201. The gap 203 can facilitate the feed connector 201 to move in the feed end cap 202. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment, the feed connector 201 can be moved from right to left to clamp or release the pin 701.

[0039] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an embodiment, the feed connector 201 can be formed into a conical structure, the inner periphery of the feed end cap 202 is formed into a truncated cone structure that cooperates with the conical structure, and the outer periphery of the feed end cap 202 is connected to the housing 5, and the connection method can be, for example, a threaded connection. In order to achieve the clamping and loosening of the feed connector 201, the feed connector 201 can be formed into a conical structure and the feed end cap 202 can be formed into a truncated cone structure. When the feed connector 201 is displaced relative to the feed end cap 202, the feed end cap 202 can clamp and loosen the feed connector 201, thereby achieving the clamping and loosening of the feed connector 201 on the pin 701. Since the connector 7 has multiple pins 701 and the overall structure of the connector 7 is relatively small, the design of the conical structure can, on the one hand, avoid interference during use, and on the other hand, achieve the clamping and loosening of the feed connector 201.

[0040] Preferably, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a guide abutment portion 501 is provided on the inner circumference of the housing 5, and the main body 1 is inserted through the guide abutment portion 501. The guide abutment portion 501 can be used to abut the compression reset member 4 and guide the movement of the main body 1. The guide abutment portion 501 is close to the first end of the main body 1. The first end of the guide abutment portion 501 abuts the compression reset member 4, and the second end of the guide abutment portion 501 forms a displacement space 204 with the delivery end cover 202.

[0041] Specifically, the guide abutment 501 can extend inward from the inner circumference of the housing 5. A through-hole is provided in the middle of the guide abutment 501 for the main body 1 to pass through, and the size of the through-hole matches the size of the main body 1. The first end of the guide abutment 501 abuts the compression reset member 4, allowing the compression reset member 4 to perform compression and reset operations. A displacement space 204 is formed between the second end of the guide abutment 501 and the delivery end cap 202, facilitating the movement of the main body 1 while also limiting its movement to prevent damage to the delivery end cap 202 caused by excessive movement.

[0042] Preferably, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in the embodiment, the feed connector 201 includes a connection hole 205 and a plurality of clamping blocks 206, and the plurality of clamping blocks 206 are arranged on the circumference of the connection hole 205. The connection hole 205 is the through hole formed in the middle of the feed connector 201, which is used to connect with the pin 701. The feed connector 201 can be formed into a petal-shaped structure and formed into a cone as a whole. The center of the petal-shaped structure is the connection hole 205, and the petals are the plurality of clamping blocks 206. In this way, by applying an external force, the plurality of clamping blocks 206 can be offset toward the center, thereby achieving clamping. The removal of the applied external force causes the plurality of clamping blocks 206 to reset, thereby achieving loosening. In this way, when the pin 701 is connected to the connection hole 205, the pin 701 can be clamped by applying an external force to the plurality of clamping blocks 206.

[0043] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the embodiment, when the connection hole 205 is connected to the pin 701 of the connector 7, the main body 1 moves along the guide abutment portion 501 toward the direction of the displacement space 204, so that the feeding connector 201 switches from the first state to the second state. The first state here refers to the loose state, and the second state refers to the clamped state.

[0044] When the feed connector 201 is in the first state, a gap 203 is formed between the feed end cover 202 and the feed connector 201, and the gap 203 allows the feed connector 201 to move relative to the feed end cover 202; when the feed connector 201 is in the second state, the feed end cover 202 abuts against the feed connector 201, thereby achieving the clamping of the feed connector 201 on the pin 701.

[0045] Preferably, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in the embodiment, the force-measuring portion 3 includes a force-measuring connector 301 and a force-measuring end cap 302. The force-measuring connector 301 is connected to the pin 701 of the connector 7, and the compression reset member 4 abuts against the force-measuring connector 301. The force-measuring connector 301 is inserted into the force-measuring end cap 302. The outer periphery of the force-measuring end cap 302 is connected to the housing 5, and the connection method can be, for example, a threaded connection. The force-measuring connector 301 can be formed into a cylindrical structure with an abutment hole 303 in the middle. The abutment hole 303 is used to connect with the pin 701. The cylindrical force-measuring connector 301 has a small diameter. Since the connector 7 has multiple pins 701 and the overall structure of the connector 7 is small, the small diameter design can avoid interference during use. In addition, the force-measuring end cap 302 is partially sleeved on the force-measuring connector 301. The partial sleeve can leave sufficient extension distance for the force-measuring connector 301 to avoid interference with other components of the connector 7 when connected to the pin 701.

[0046] When the force-measuring connector 301 is connected to the pin 701, the user holds the housing 5 and applies external force to the housing 5 to move the connector tool with force-measuring and feeding functions toward the connector 7, thereby detecting the holding force of the pin 701 on the insulator. At this time, the compression reset member 4 is compressed, and the specific value of the holding force is obtained by the compression amount of the compression reset member 4.

[0047] Preferably, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment, the connector fixture with force measurement and feeding functions further includes an observation portion 6, which can include an observation window 601 and an indicator disc 602. Observation window 601 is disposed within housing 5 and can be a portion of housing 5. The position of the observation window 601 can be made of a transparent material, such as acrylic. Alternatively, the entire housing 5 can be made of acrylic. Observation window 601 is positioned near the second end of main body 1, i.e., near force measurement portion 3, for easy observation. Indicator disc 602 is disposed at the second end of main body 1, facilitating interaction with observation window 601. Preferably, compression reset member 4 abuts indicator disc 602, which compresses the compression reset member 4, causing it to move within observation window 601. This converts the compression force of compression reset member 4 into a visible holding force value. The compression force of compression reset member 4, which is formed as a return spring, can be selected as needed, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0048] Thus, when using the connector fixture with force measurement and insertion functions, the user grasps the housing 5 and applies external force. The indicator disc 602 compresses the compression reset member 4 and moves within the observation window 601. When the indicator disc 602 moves to the position where the set holding force is achieved, the installation of the pin 701 is satisfactory. In this embodiment, the set holding force for the pin 701 of the connector 7 can be 70N.

[0049] Preferably, in the embodiment, a force scale (not shown) is provided on the side of the observation window 601 (i.e., where the observation portion 6 of the housing 5 is provided). As described above, in the embodiment, the retention force set for the pin 701 of the connector 7 can be 70N, and the force scale range can be set to 50N-100N. A retention force of 70N for the pin 701 is considered acceptable.

[0050] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in the embodiment, the use process of the connector tool with force measurement and feeding function is as follows: first, the feeding process refers to the process of feeding the pin 701 into the insulator of the connector 7. The pin 701 is as shown in FIG. Figure 6 Assemble the connector 7 from right to left in the insulator. Since the assembly process may not be properly assembled, it is necessary to perform an auxiliary operation to insert the pin 701 into place. Align the end of the insertion part 2 of the connector with force measurement and insertion function with the insertion part 2 of the tooling aligning the pin 701, and connect the connection hole 205 of the insertion connector 201 with the pin 701, facing as shown. Figure 6 Move the connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions in the direction indicated by the middle arrow. Due to the cooperation between the feeding connector 201 and the feeding end cover 202, the feeding end cover 202 can clamp the feeding connector 201, and then the feeding connector 201 can clamp the pin 701, so that the auxiliary pin 701 is assembled into place.

[0051] The second is the force measurement process, which means that in order to ensure the stability of assembly and use, the pin 701 of the connector 7 needs to be tested for fixation (holding force) to ensure that the holding force of the pin 701 meets the standard. The end of the force measuring part 3 of the connector with force measurement and feeding function is aligned with the pin 701, and the abutment hole 303 of the force measuring connector 301 is connected to the pin 701, facing the Figure 7 Move the connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions in the direction indicated by the middle arrow, compress the compression reset member 4, and move the indicator disk 602 in the observation window 601. Observe whether the indicator disk 602 can achieve a qualified holding force and judge whether the stability of the pin 701 meets the standard.

[0052] This connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions can realize the auxiliary operations of simultaneously feeding and measuring the force of the connector pins through the cooperation of the feeding part and the force measuring part of the main body, eliminating the process of using other tools, reducing working hours and costs. The two functions are integrated in one tooling, saving time and labor and facilitating operation.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are only specific implementation methods of the present application, which are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above-described embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the above-described embodiments within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features thereof. These modifications, changes, or replacements do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A connector tool with force measurement and feeding functions, characterized in that: The connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions includes: A main body, wherein a feeding portion is provided at a first end of the main body and a force measuring portion is provided at a second end of the main body; A compression reset member, the compression reset member is sleeved on the main body, and the compression reset member is arranged between the feeding portion and the force measuring portion; a housing, said housing being sleeved on the outer circumference of said main body and said compression reset member; The feeding portion includes a feeding connector and a feeding end cover, wherein the feeding connector is partially inserted into the feeding end cover; when the feeding end cover is sleeved on a portion of the feeding connector, a gap is formed between the feeding end cover and the feeding connector; The feeding connection piece is formed into a conical structure, the inner periphery of the feeding end cover is formed into a truncated cone structure matching the conical structure, and the outer periphery of the feeding end cover is connected to the housing; The force-measuring part includes a force-measuring connector and a force-measuring end cover, wherein the force-measuring connector is connected to the pin of the connector, the compression reset member abuts against the force-measuring connector, and the force-measuring connector is passed through the force-measuring end cover; the outer periphery of the force-measuring end cover is connected to the housing; A guide abutment is provided on the inner periphery of the housing, and the main body is passed through the guide abutment; the guide abutment is close to the first end of the main body, the first end of the guide abutment abuts the compression reset member, and a displacement space is formed between the second end of the guide abutment and the feeding end cover; The feeding connection piece includes a connection hole and a plurality of clamping blocks, wherein the plurality of clamping blocks are arranged around the connection hole; When the connecting hole is connected to the pin of the connector, the main body moves along the guide abutment portion toward the displacement space so that the feeding connector switches from the first state to the second state; When the feeding connector is in the first state, a gap is formed between the feeding end cover and the feeding connector; when the feeding connector is in the second state, the feeding end cover abuts against the feeding connector.

2. The connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions further includes an observation portion, the observation portion including an observation window and an indicator disk, the observation window is provided on the housing, the observation window is close to the second end of the main body, and the indicator disk is provided on the second end of the main body; The compression return member abuts against the indicator plate.

3. The connector tooling with force measurement and feeding functions according to claim 2, characterized in that: A force measuring scale is provided on the side of the observation window.

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