Switching device for debugging port of controller

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a switching device for a controller debugging port, and the device comprises a switching assembly and a first connector; the switching assembly comprises a shell, the shell is installed on a circuit board, an installation cavity is formed in the shell, the installation cavity wraps at least part of the circuit board, the shell comprises an installation face, the installation face is provided with a debugging port communicated with the installation cavity, and the debugging port and the circuit board are oppositely arranged; the first connector assembly comprises a main body part and a pin header, the main body part is arranged at the debugging port and is connected with the shell, the main body part is provided with a slot, a plugging port is formed at the end part of the slot, the plugging port is exposed out of the mounting surface, the pin header is arranged at the main body part, one end of the pin header is communicated with the circuit board, and the other end of the pin header is communicated with the shell. And the other end of the pin header is arranged in the slot and is used for being connected with a debugging wire harness, so that the debugging device is convenient to use, the working efficiency of debugging is improved, and precious time is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a switching device for a controller debugging port. Background Art

[0002] Many existing automotive electronic controllers often reserve software and hardware debugging ports on the controller PCBA during early development, but this type of debugging port is usually removed after the electronic controller is mass-produced. The connection part in the early software and hardware debugging port is often far away from the outer shell at the debugging port opening. During the software and hardware debugging process, developers frequently insert their fingers into the connection part inside the controller shell, which is inconvenient to plug and unplug. Fig. 9 As shown, since the software and hardware debugging port 121' is far away from the connection part of the circuit board 4' in the previous software and hardware debugging port, plugging and unplugging is very inconvenient. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a switching device for a controller debugging port.

[0004] The present application provides a switching device for a controller debugging port, comprising: a switching component and a first connector;

[0005] The adapter assembly includes a shell, the shell is mounted on the circuit board, a mounting cavity is provided inside the shell, the mounting cavity wraps at least a portion of the circuit board, the shell includes a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a debugging port connected to the mounting cavity, and the debugging port is arranged opposite to the circuit board;

[0006] The first connector includes a main body and a pin header, the main body is arranged at the debugging port and connected to the shell, the main body is provided with a slot, the end of the slot forms a plug interface, the plug interface is exposed to the mounting surface, the pin header is arranged at the main body, one end of the pin header is connected to the circuit board, and the other end of the pin header is arranged in the slot for connecting to the debugging harness.

[0007] Furthermore, at least a portion of the main body is located outside the shell.

[0008] Furthermore, a boss is provided on the peripheral side of the main body, and the boss extends along the circumference of the main body. The side of the boss facing the circuit board includes a docking surface, and the docking surface abuts against the mounting surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the docking surface is provided with a groove, the groove extends along the circumference of the main body, and a sealing member is provided in the groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the pin header is in a straight line shape, and the plug interface is located at an end of the main body away from the circuit board.

[0011] Furthermore, the pin header includes a horizontal portion, a vertical portion and a bending portion, the horizontal portion and the vertical portion are respectively connected to the bending portion, the angle between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion is 90°, and the plug interface is located on the side wall of the main body.

[0012] Furthermore, the slot includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall relative to each other, the first inner wall is provided with a first positioning groove, the second inner wall is provided with a second positioning groove, and the extension directions of the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are consistent with the plug-in and unplugging directions of the debugging harness.

[0013] Furthermore, the first inner wall and / or the second inner wall is provided with an elastic clamping piece.

[0014] Furthermore, the adapter assembly further includes a second connector, and the second connector is disposed in the installation cavity;

[0015] One end of the second connector is provided with a socket, the pin header is plugged into the socket, and the end of the second connector away from the socket is provided with a terminal, and both ends of the terminal are respectively connected to the pin header and the circuit board.

[0016] Furthermore, the number of the second connectors is two, a portion of the pin headers are plugged into and matched with one of the second connectors, and another portion of the pin headers are plugged into and matched with another of the connectors.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application has the following advantages:

[0018] The adapter device for the controller debugging port provided in the embodiment of the present application includes an adapter assembly and a first connector; the adapter assembly includes a shell, the shell is installed on the circuit board, the shell is provided with an installation cavity inside, the installation cavity wraps at least part of the circuit board, the shell includes a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a debugging port connected to the mounting cavity, and the debugging port is arranged relative to the circuit board; the first connector includes a main body and a pin header, the main body is arranged on the debugging port and connected to the shell, the main body is provided with a slot, the end of the slot forms a plug interface, the plug interface is exposed on the mounting surface, the pin header is arranged on the main body, one end of the pin header is connected to the circuit board, and the other end of the pin header is arranged in the slot for connecting with the debugging harness. When the controller needs to be debugged, the debugging harness and the pin header are matched to make the pin header electrically connected to the debugging tool, and then the chip on the circuit board is connected to the debugging tool signal, so that the chip can be debugged to maintain the product. The embodiment of the present application does not need to change the original controller housing and debugging port model, and by adding the first connector, the connection between the debugging harness and the circuit board can be realized without putting the debugging harness into the product shell. When in use, developers only need to prepare a debugging harness corresponding to the plug interface and plug it into the plug interface to implement the debugging operation. There is no need to put the debugging harness into the product housing to plug it into the circuit board. It is easy to use, improves the debugging work efficiency, and saves valuable time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter device for the controller debugging port according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of a switching device for a controller debugging port according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a switching device for a controller debugging port according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the adapter device for the controller debug port according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the circuit board and the second connector according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 Another structural schematic diagram of the first connector according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Fig. 9 This is a structural diagram of the circuit board inside the software and hardware debugging port in the early stage.

[0030] Figure numerals: 1, shell; 11, installation cavity; 12, installation surface; 121, debugging port; 2, first connector; 21, main body; 211, slot; 211a, first positioning groove; 211b, second positioning groove; 211c, elastic card connector; 212, plug interface; 213, boss; 214, docking surface; 22, pin row; 221, horizontal portion; 222, vertical portion; 3, second connector; 31, socket; 32, terminal; 4, circuit board; 41, jack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the scheme of the present application will be further described below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application, but the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0033] Combination Figure 1-8As shown, the adapter device for the controller debugging port provided in the embodiment of the present application includes an adapter assembly and a first connector 2; the adapter assembly includes a housing 1, the housing 1 is mounted on the circuit board 4, the housing 1 is provided with an installation cavity 11, the installation cavity 11 wraps at least part of the circuit board 4, the housing 1 includes a mounting surface 12, the mounting surface 12 is provided with a debugging port 121 connected to the mounting cavity 11, and the debugging port 121 is arranged opposite to the circuit board 4; the first connector 2 includes a main body 21 and a pin header 22, the main body 21 is arranged at the debugging port 121 and connected to the housing 1, the main body 21 is provided with a slot 211, the end of the slot 211 forms an insertion port 212, the insertion port 212 is exposed on the mounting surface 12, the pin header 22 is arranged on the main body 21, one end of the pin header 22 is connected to the circuit board 4, and the other end of the pin header 22 is arranged in the slot 211 for connecting with the debugging harness. One end of the pin header 22 can be directly connected to the circuit board 4, or it can be connected through an adapter. When the controller needs to be debugged, the debugging harness cooperates with the pin header 22 to electrically connect the pin header 22 to the debugging tool, and then the chip on the circuit board 4 is connected to the debugging tool signal, so that the chip can be debugged to maintain the product. The embodiment of the present application does not need to change the original housing 1 and the debugging port 121 model. By adding the first connector 2, the connection between the debugging harness and the circuit board 4 can be achieved without putting the debugging harness into the product housing. When in use, the developer only needs to prepare a debugging harness corresponding to the plug interface 212 and plug it into the plug interface 212 to achieve the debugging operation. There is no need to put the debugging harness into the product housing to plug it into the circuit board 4. It is easy to use, improves the debugging work efficiency, and saves precious time.

[0034] There may be a plurality of pin rows 22 , and the plurality of pin rows 22 are arranged parallel to each other.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present application, the lengths of the main body 21 and the pin header 22 of the first connector 2 can be different, and can be specifically adjusted according to the distance from the debugging port 121 to the circuit board 4 .

[0036] In some specific embodiments, at least part of the main body 21 is located outside the housing 1, which makes it easy for developers to insert the debugging harness into the plug interface 212. This is easy to use, improves debugging work efficiency, and saves valuable time.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, a boss 213 is provided on the circumferential side of the main body 21, and the boss 213 extends along the circumference of the main body 21. The side of the boss 213 facing the circuit board 4 includes a docking surface 214, and the docking surface 214 abuts against the mounting surface 12, which can increase the contact area with the shell 1 and improve the stability of the connection between the main body 21 and the shell 1.

[0038] Optionally, the boss 213 is provided with a mounting hole passing through the docking surface 214, and a bolt passes through the mounting hole on the boss 213 and is threadedly connected to the shell 1, which can improve the stability of the connection between the main body 21 and the shell 1. In addition, when the first connector 2 needs to be replaced, the bolt can be removed and replaced with a new first connector 2, which is convenient for installation and disassembly.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the docking surface 214 is provided with a groove, which extends along the circumference of the main body 21. A sealing member is provided in the groove to improve the sealing performance and effectively prevent dust or water vapor from entering the installation cavity 11. The sealing member may be a sealing ring, specifically a rubber ring, or may be formed of other materials with sealing performance.

[0040] In some specific embodiments, the groove may be in the shape of a rounded rectangle, that is, the four corners of the annular groove are all rounded, so that the seal fits better with the groove, avoiding dead angles when the seal is inserted, which affects its sealing. Optionally, the groove may be designed as an arc groove, which means that the groove has an arc surface, that is, the bottom of the cross section of the groove is in the shape of an arc, rather than a right angle, to further improve the sealing fit.

[0041] In some specific implementations, the main body 21 is connected to the housing 1 via fasteners, which facilitates the installation and replacement of the first connector.

[0042] In some specific implementations, the main body 21 is glued to the shell 1, which is easy to install and has low cost.

[0043] In some specific implementations, the main body 21 is welded to the shell 1 to improve the stability of the connection.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, the pin header 22 is linear, and the plug port 212 is located at one end of the main body 21 away from the circuit board 4, which can realize positive plugging and unplugging of the debugging harness, facilitate the insertion and unplugging of the debugging harness, and improve the debugging work efficiency.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, the pin header 22 includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion connected to each other, and the angle between the first connection portion and the second connection portion is not greater than 180°, so that the plugging and unplugging direction of the plug port 212 can be changed, and the plug port 212 can be conveniently arranged on different surfaces of the main body 21.

[0046] In some specific embodiments, the pin header 22 includes a horizontal portion 221, a vertical portion 222 and a bending portion. The horizontal portion 221 and the vertical portion 222 are respectively connected to the bending portion. The angle between the horizontal portion 221 and the vertical portion 222 is 90°. The plug-in port 212 is located on the side wall of the main body 21, which can realize lateral plugging and unplugging of the debugging harness, facilitate the insertion and unplugging of the debugging harness, and improve the debugging work efficiency.

[0047] The horizontal portion 221 and the vertical portion 222 have an arc transition, which can improve the strength of the pin row 22 .

[0048] In some specific embodiments, the slot 211 includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall relative to each other, the first inner wall is provided with a first positioning groove 211a, the second inner wall is provided with a second positioning groove 211b, and the extension direction of the first positioning groove 211a and the second positioning groove 211b are consistent with the plug-in and unplug direction of the debugging harness. The first positioning groove 211a and the second positioning groove 211b can prevent the debugging harness from rotating and tilting in the slot 211, and can improve the stability of the connection with the pin header 22. In addition, when the debugging harness is inserted into the slot 211, the first positioning groove 211a and the second positioning groove 211b can also play a guiding role, which is convenient for the debugging harness to be inserted and unplugged, and can improve the working efficiency of the debugging and save precious time.

[0049] Optionally, there are multiple first positioning grooves 211a, and the multiple first positioning grooves 211a are parallel to each other and spaced apart; optionally, there are multiple second positioning grooves 211b, and the multiple second positioning grooves 211b are parallel to each other and spaced apart.

[0050] Optionally, the debugging harness is provided with a first sliding key structure and a second sliding key structure, the first sliding key structure matches and docks with the first positioning groove 211a, and the second sliding key structure matches and docks with the second positioning groove 211b.

[0051] In some specific embodiments, the first inner wall and / or the second inner wall is provided with an elastic clamping member 211c. The elastic clamping member 211c may be a spring structure, which can realize a stable connection between the slot 211 and the debugging harness.

[0052] In some specific embodiments, the adapter assembly further includes a second connector 3, which is disposed in the mounting cavity 11; a socket 31 is disposed at one end of the second connector 3, and the pin 22 is plugged into the socket 31. Optionally, the pin 22 and the socket 31 are interference-fitted, which can improve the stability of the connection between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3. A terminal 32 is disposed at the end of the second connector 3 that is away from the socket 31, and the two ends of the terminal 32 are respectively connected to the pin 22 and the circuit board 4. The terminal 32 and the pin 22 can be abutted or plugged. The terminal 32 and the circuit board 4 can be connected by welding, which can improve the stability of the connection between the second connector 3 and the circuit board 4. Through the cooperation between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, the debugging harness can be conveniently connected to the circuit board 4, which is convenient to use, improves the working efficiency of debugging, and saves precious time. By providing the second connector 3, the stability of the docking between the first connector 2 and the debugging harness can be enhanced.

[0053] There are multiple sockets 31 , and the multiple sockets 31 are arranged in an array, which can occupy a smaller space.

[0054] In some specific implementations, the circuit board 4 is provided with a plug hole 41 , and the terminal 32 is plugged into and matched with the plug hole 41 , which can improve the stability of the connection between the circuit board 4 and the second connector 3 .

[0055] In some specific embodiments, the circuit board 4 is provided with a socket 41, and the pin header 22 on the first connector 2 can be directly plugged into the socket 41. The debugging operation can be realized by plugging the debugging harness into the plug interface 212 of the first connector 2. It is easy to use, improves the debugging work efficiency, and saves valuable time.

[0056] In some specific implementations, the number of the second connectors 3 is two, and some of the pin headers 22 are plugged into one second connector 3, and some of the pin headers 22 are plugged into another second connector 3. By providing two second connectors 3, the number of pin headers 22 can be effectively expanded, the data transmission capacity can be enhanced, and the stability of the first connector 2 when docking with the debugging harness can be greatly enhanced.

[0057] In some specific embodiments, the number of second connectors 3 can be multiple. By providing multiple second connectors 3, the number of pin headers 22 can be effectively expanded, the data transmission capability can be enhanced, and the stability of the first connector 2 when docking with the debugging harness can be greatly enhanced.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, the second connector 3 is a female connector, the circuit board 4 can be a PCB or a PCBA, and the first connector 2 is a pin connector. The terminal 32 of the female connector is welded to the circuit board 4; the female connector can be a modular product, and a combination of multiple female connectors can be used as needed. The main conductor part of the female connector includes the terminal 32 and the terminal welding foot. The PCBA welded with the female connector is assembled and fixed to the product housing 1. When the developer uses the female connector of the software and hardware debugging port 121 inside, it is very inconvenient. According to the external operation space and the convenience of use, pin connectors with different angles can be selected, and the pins 22 of the pin connector are inserted into the socket 31 in the female connector to form a current path. According to the external operation space and the convenience of use, 90° pins 22, 180° pins 22 or pins 22 of other angles can be selected.

[0059] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0060] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to these embodiments herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A switching device for a controller debugging port, characterized in that: include: A transfer assembly and a first connector; The adapter assembly includes a shell, the shell is mounted on the circuit board, a mounting cavity is provided inside the shell, the mounting cavity wraps at least a portion of the circuit board, the shell includes a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a debugging port connected to the mounting cavity, and the debugging port is arranged opposite to the circuit board; The first connector includes a main body and a pin header, the main body is arranged at the debugging port and connected to the shell, the main body is provided with a slot, the end of the slot forms a plug interface, the plug interface is exposed to the mounting surface, the pin header is arranged at the main body, one end of the pin header is connected to the circuit board, and the other end of the pin header is arranged in the slot for connecting to the debugging harness.

2. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least a portion of the main body is located outside the housing.

3. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: A boss is provided on the peripheral side of the main body, and the boss is extended along the main body. The boss includes a butt joint surface on a side facing the circuit board, and the butt joint surface abuts against the mounting surface.

4. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 3, characterized in that: The butt joint surface is provided with a groove, the groove extends along the circumference of the main body, and a sealing member is provided in the groove.

5. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin row is in a straight line shape, and the plug interface is located at an end of the main body away from the circuit board.

6. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin row includes a horizontal portion, a vertical portion and a bending portion, the horizontal portion and the vertical portion are respectively connected to the bending portion, the angle between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion is 90°, and the plug port is located on the side wall of the main body.

7. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot includes a first inner wall and a second inner wall opposite to each other. The first inner wall is provided with a first positioning groove, and the second inner wall is provided with a second positioning groove. The extension directions of the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are consistent with the plug-in and unplugging directions of the debugging harness.

8. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first inner wall and / or the second inner wall is provided with an elastic clamping piece.

9. A switching device for a controller debugging port according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The adapter assembly further includes a second connector, which is disposed in the mounting cavity; One end of the second connector is provided with a socket, the pin header is plugged into the socket, and the end of the second connector away from the socket is provided with a terminal, and both ends of the terminal are respectively connected to the pin header and the circuit board.

10. The switching device for the controller debugging port according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the second connectors is two, a portion of the pins are plugged into and matched with one of the second connectors, and another portion of the pins are plugged into and matched with another of the connectors.

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