Connector with drawstring structure

The connector with a pull strap structure addresses accidental unlocking and complex assembly issues by using an S-shaped snap lock and Velcro-attached drawstring, ensuring stable connections and simplified assembly with adjustable tightness, enhancing reliability and flexibility.

CN119209111APending Publication Date: 2024-12-27SHENZHEN WEIXIANKE ELECTRONICS
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Application Number
CN202411318890.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-21
Publication Date
2024-12-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional connectors in large server systems face issues with accidental unlocking due to the fixing components being higher than the connector housing, leading to potential data transmission interruptions and labor-intensive assembly, and the assembly process is cumbersome.

Method used

A connector with a pull strap structure featuring an S-shaped snap lock, Velcro-attached drawstring, and a stable connection mechanism that includes a front and rear shell with specific grooves and buckles, ensuring stable connections and simplified assembly.

Benefits of technology

The connector provides stable connections resistant to accidental disconnection, reduces assembly complexity, and enhances flexibility and convenience by allowing adjustable tightness, while maintaining reliability in various environments.

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Abstract

The invention provides a connector with a drawstring structure, which comprises a buckle lock, the buckle lock is of an S-shaped structure, the structure changes the pressing path of the buckle lock, and when a user mistakenly touches the buckle lock, the user only receives the resistance of the buckle lock and does not press the buckle lock to the bottom, so that the problem that the connection between the connector and equipment is released when the user mistakenly touches the buckle lock is effectively avoided, and the user experience is improved. When a user needs to release the fixed state between the connector and the equipment, the buckle lock can be pulled by pulling the pull belt, the buckle lock can only move downwards due to the fact that the pull belt is limited, and therefore the fixed state is released, and due to the adoption of the fixation releasing mode, the connection between the connector and the equipment is more stable. Compared with the prior art, the clamping buckle lock has the advantages that the clamping buckle lock is not directly contacted with the connector, the risk of misoperation is reduced, and the clamping buckle lock is limited and can only move towards one direction, so that the movement track of the clamping buckle lock is favorably controlled, the stability when the clamping buckle lock is pulled is effectively improved, and accidental movement or swinging is also avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of connectors, and more specifically, particularly relates to a connector with a pull strap structure. Background Art

[0002] In large server systems such as data centers and enterprise servers, connectors are used to ensure that various hardware devices and components in the server can be firmly connected together to ensure data transmission. However, the fixed components on traditional connectors are higher than the connector housing, resulting in a certain risk of accidental unlocking when using the connector, which can cause data transmission interruption or equipment failure. In addition, when assembling the drawstring to the spring clip, the user can only assemble it on the connector housing. Due to its small assembly space, the assembly is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a connector with a pull strap structure to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the fixing component on the traditional connector is higher than its connector housing, resulting in a certain risk of accidental unlocking when using the connector, and the user can only assemble the pull strap to the spring sheet on the connector housing, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive assembly.

[0004] The purpose and effect of the connector with a pull strap structure of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0005] A connector with a pull strap structure comprises a front shell, a PCB board is provided at one end of the front shell, a rear shell is provided between the PCB board and the front shell, a fixing component is provided between the rear shell and the front shell, a connecting component is provided between the PCB board and the rear shell, the PCB board is connected to the rear shell via the connecting component, one end of the fixing component is clamped on the front shell, and the other end is passed through the connection between the rear shell and the connecting component.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly includes a snap lock, a first installation groove is opened on the front shell, a rebound block is provided at the bottom of the snap lock, the rebound block is clamped in the first installation groove, a plurality of slots are opened on the front shell, and a first snap is provided on both sides of the snap lock.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the two groups of the first buckles are respectively clamped in the multiple groups of the slots, a through slot is provided on the buckle lock, a drawstring is provided between the front shell and the buckle lock, a connecting belt is provided at one end of the drawstring, and one end of the connecting belt passes through the through slot and is connected to one end of the drawstring.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the connection component includes an inner mold, a wire is clamped on the rear end of the PCB board, the inner mold is sleeved at the connection between the PCB board and the wire, and a plurality of fixing blocks are provided on the inner mold.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the inner mold is connected to the rear shell through multiple fixing blocks, multiple second clips are provided at the front end of the rear shell, and multiple second mounting grooves are opened at one end of the front shell, and multiple second clips are respectively clamped in the multiple second mounting grooves.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, a plurality of pressing blocks are provided on both sides of the rear shell, a plurality of through holes are provided on both sides of the front shell, the plurality of pressing blocks are respectively clamped in one end of the plurality of through holes, and a placement groove is provided on the rear shell.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. When the user inserts the connector into the device, since the snap lock is an S-shaped structure, the S-shaped structure changes the pressing path of the snap lock. When the user accidentally touches the snap lock, there will be a certain amount of resistance, and the connection between the connector and the device will not be released. This makes the connection between the connector and the device more stable, effectively preventing accidental disconnection or loosening. In addition, this structure can also effectively avoid the risk of accidental disconnection of the connector in a high vibration environment, which allows users to use the connector in most different environments.

[0013] 2. The drawstring and the connecting strap are connected by Velcro. Compared with the traditional connection method, this connection method effectively reduces the assembly cost and effectively reduces the complexity when the drawstring and the snap lock are assembled together. Through this structure, the user can adjust the tightness of the drawstring according to his needs, so as to control the force required to release the snap lock, which effectively improves the flexibility and convenience of the connector when in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after assembly.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the present invention is split.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention viewed from above.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a bottom structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a rear view structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 It is a front structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention

[0022] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the figure numbers is as follows:

[0023] 1. Front shell; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Card slot; 13. Mounting slot; 14. Limit block; 15. Through hole; 2. Pull strap; 21. Connecting strap; 3. Buckle lock; 31. Rebound block; 32. First buckle; 33. Through slot; 4. Back shell; 41. Second buckle; 42. Press block; 43. Placement slot; 5. Inner mold; 51. Fixing block; 6. PCB board; 7. Wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0025] Example:

[0026] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides a connector with a pull-belt structure, including a front shell 1, a PCB board 6 is provided at one end of the front shell 1, a rear shell 4 is provided between the PCB board 6 and the front shell 1, a plurality of second buckles 41 are provided at the front end of the rear shell 4, a plurality of second mounting grooves 13 are provided at one end of the front shell 1, and the plurality of second buckles 41 are respectively clamped in the plurality of second mounting grooves 13, a plurality of pressing blocks 42 are provided on both sides of the rear shell 4, a plurality of through holes 15 are provided on both sides of the front shell 1, and the plurality of pressing blocks 42 are respectively clamped in one end of the plurality of through holes 15, and the rear shell 4 and the front shell 1 can be firmly connected together through the second buckles 41 and the pressing blocks 42, which can ensure that the device can maintain a good connection state even in harsh environments such as vibration and impact, and effectively prevent loosening or falling off, and when a problem occurs inside the connector, the user can press the pressing blocks 42 through the plurality of through holes 15, so as to separate the rear shell 4 from the front shell 1, and repair or replace the interior thereof, and since the connection method of the design is simple and reliable, the maintenance cost is relatively low. Even if a fault occurs, it can be easily repaired and replaced.

[0027] A snap lock 3 is provided between the front shell 1 and the rear shell 4. The snap lock 3 is an S-shaped structure. The S-shaped structure changes the pressing path of the snap lock 3. When the user accidentally touches the snap lock 3, a certain resistance will be encountered, and the connection between the connector and the device will not be released. This makes the connection between the connector and the device more stable, effectively preventing accidental disconnection or loosening, and the structure can also effectively avoid the risk of accidental disconnection of the connector in a high vibration environment, so that the user can use the connector in most different environments. A rebound block 31 is provided at the bottom of the snap lock 3, a first mounting groove 11 is provided on the front shell 1, and a placement groove 43 is provided on the rear shell 4. The front end of the rebound block 31 is clamped It is arranged on the first mounting groove 11, and the rear end is clamped in the placement groove 43. Through the first mounting groove 11 and the placement groove 43, the rebound block 31 can be effectively limited to prevent the rebound block 31 from being offset when rebounding after the snap lock 3 is pressed. This helps to ensure that the snap lock 3 remains in the correct position during use, avoiding possible failures and damage. The stability and reliability of the snap lock 3 during use are effectively ensured through this structure. A plurality of limit blocks 14 are provided on the front shell 1, and the plurality of limit blocks 14 are respectively clamped on both sides of the snap lock 3. The snap lock 3 is limited by the plurality of limit blocks 14, which can effectively prevent it from detaching from the connector when rebounding through the rebound block 31.

[0028] A plurality of card slots 12 are provided on the front shell 1, and a first card lock 32 is provided on both sides of the card lock 3. Two groups of first card buckles 32 are respectively clamped in the plurality of card slots 12. After the connector is inserted into the device, the first card buckle 32 will bounce up under the action of the rebound block 31 and firmly fix the connector and the device together. This structure is simple and efficient, and does not require complicated operations or additional components to complete the fixation of the connector, thereby reducing the complexity of use and the possibility of failure.

[0029] A through slot 33 is provided on the snap lock 3, and a drawstring 2 is provided between the front shell 1 and the snap lock 3. A connecting strap 21 is provided at one end of the drawstring 2, and one end of the connecting strap 21 passes through the through slot 33 and is connected to the drawstring 2 by Velcro. Compared with the traditional connection method, this connection method effectively reduces the assembly cost, and through this structure, the user can adjust the tightness of the drawstring 2 according to his needs, so as to control the force required for releasing the snap lock 3, which effectively improves the flexibility and convenience of the connector when in use. This design can ensure that the connecting strap 21 is not easy to fall off or be damaged when the snap lock 3 is pulled, thereby improving the reliability of operation. The user can pull the drawstring 2 to drive the connecting strap 21, thereby pulling the snap lock 3, to release the fixed state of the connector. This method of releasing the fixation will not directly contact the connector itself, thereby reducing the risk of misoperation.

[0030] like Figures 2 to 8As shown, an inner mold 5 is provided between the PCB board 6 and the rear shell 4, a wire 7 is provided at the rear end of the PCB board 6, and the inner mold 5 is sleeved at the connection between the PCB board 6 and the wire 7. The inner mold 5 serves as a protective layer, which can prevent dust, water vapor, etc. from entering the connection between the PCB board 6 and the wire 7 to a certain extent, which effectively prevents the PCB board 6 and the wire 7 from being affected by the external environment and ensures the normal transmission of the signal.

[0031] The inner mold 5 is provided with a plurality of fixing blocks 51, and the inner mold 5 is connected to the rear shell 4 through the plurality of fixing blocks 51. The plurality of fixing blocks 51 effectively increase the connection stability between the inner mold 5 and the rear shell 4, making the entire structure more solid and helping to resist external impact or vibration. In addition, the plurality of fixing blocks 51 can also effectively disperse the pressure on the connection point, reduce the stress concentration at the connection point, and effectively extend the service life of the inner mold 5 and the rear shell 4.

[0032] The connecting belt 21 is passed through the connection between the inner mold 5 and the placement groove 43. When the user pulls the pull belt 2, the structure can effectively limit the connecting belt 21 so that it can move in one direction, which helps to control the movement trajectory of the snap lock 3, which effectively increases the stability when pulling the snap lock 3, and also avoids accidental movement or swinging, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the snap lock 3.

[0033] The PCB board 6 passes through the front shell 1 and is clamped at the rear end of the front shell 1, which can effectively fix the position of the PCB board 6 to prevent the PCB board 6 from displacement or shaking after multiple plugging and unplugging. The front shell 1 can also effectively reduce the risk of damage to the PCB board 6 under external impact.

[0034] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0035] When the user inserts the connector into the device, the user can pull the snap lock 3 through the drawstring 2 to facilitate the insertion of the connector. After inserting the connector into the device, the user can loosen the drawstring 2. The rebound block 31 at the bottom of the snap lock 3 will reset the snap lock 3, so that the first snap 32 is snapped into the device to make the connector and the device firmly connected together. After inserting the connector into the device, the user can re-stick the connecting belt 21 according to his needs to adjust the tightness of the drawstring 2 so as to control the force required to release the snap lock 3. This effectively improves the flexibility and convenience of the connector when in use. This design can ensure that the connecting belt 21 is not easy to fall off or be damaged when pulling the snap lock 3, thereby improving the reliability of operation. The snap lock 3 on the connector is an S-shaped structure. When the user accidentally touches the snap lock When locking 3, since the S-shaped structure changes the pressing path of the snap lock 3, the user will encounter a certain amount of resistance and will not release the connection between the connector and the device, which makes the connection between the connector and the device more stable and effectively prevents accidental disconnection or loosening. In addition, the structure can also effectively avoid the risk of accidental disconnection of the connector in a high vibration environment, which allows the user to use the connector in most different environments. When the user needs to remove the connector from the device, the user can pull the pull strap 2. Since the connecting strap 21 is inserted between the rear shell 4 and the inner mold 5, the connecting strap 21 can be effectively limited so that it can move in one direction. This helps to control the movement trajectory of the snap lock 3 and avoids accidental movement or swinging of the snap lock 3 when the snap lock 3 is pulled.

[0036] The basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A connector with a pull strap structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a front shell (1), one end of which is provided with a PCB board (6), a rear shell (4) is provided between the PCB board (6) and the front shell (1), a fixing component is provided between the rear shell (4) and the front shell (1), a connecting component is provided between the PCB board (6) and the rear shell (4), the PCB board (6) is connected to the rear shell (4) via the connecting component, one end of the fixing component is clamped on the front shell (1), and the other end is passed through the connection between the rear shell (4) and the connecting component.

2. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a snap lock (3), a first installation groove (11) is provided on the front shell (1), a rebound block (31) is provided at the bottom of the snap lock (3), the rebound block (31) is clamped in the first installation groove (11), a plurality of clamping grooves (12) are provided on the front shell (1), and first clamps (32) are provided on both sides of the snap lock (3).

3. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two groups of the first buckles (32) are respectively clamped in the multiple groups of the clamping slots (12), a through slot (33) is provided on the buckle lock (3), a drawstring (2) is provided between the front shell (1) and the buckle lock (3), a connecting belt (21) is provided at one end of the drawstring (2), and one end of the connecting belt (21) passes through the through slot (33) and is connected to one end of the drawstring (2).

4. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection assembly comprises an inner mold (5), a wire (7) is clamped at the rear end of the PCB board (6), the inner mold (5) is sleeved at the connection between the PCB board (6) and the wire (7), and a plurality of fixing blocks (51) are provided on the inner mold (5).

5. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner mold (5) is connected to the rear shell (4) via a plurality of fixing blocks (51); a plurality of second buckles (41) are provided at the front end of the rear shell (4); a plurality of second mounting grooves (13) are provided at one end of the front shell (1); and the plurality of second buckles (41) are respectively mounted in the plurality of second mounting grooves (13).

6. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of pressing blocks (42) are provided on both sides of the rear shell (4), a plurality of through holes (15) are provided on both sides of the front shell (1), the plurality of pressing blocks (42) are respectively clamped in one end of the plurality of through holes (15), and a placement groove (43) is provided on the rear shell (4).

7. A connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rebound block (31) is clamped in the placement groove (43), and a plurality of limit blocks (14) are provided on the front shell (1). The plurality of limit blocks (14) are respectively clamped on both sides of the buckle lock (3).

8. The connector with a pull strap structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting belt (21) is passed through the connection between the inner mold (5) and the rear shell (4), and the PCB board (6) passes through the front shell (1) and is clamped at the rear end of the front shell (1).