Connector socket assembly oppositely installed in narrow space

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of connectors, and discloses a connector socket assembly oppositely installed in a narrow space, and the connector socket assembly comprises a first connector socket and a second connector socket which are oppositely installed. The first connector socket comprises a first socket body matched with the first mounting hole and a first mounting panel for fixing the first socket body with the mounting plate; the second connector socket comprises a second socket body matched with the second mounting hole and a second mounting panel for fixing the second socket body with the mounting plate; the connector socket assembly further comprises a butt joint assembly, and the butt joint assembly connects the first connector socket and the second connector socket into an integrated piece and enables the first connector socket and the second connector socket to be electrically connected. And at least one of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel can be detached from the corresponding socket body. Through the first mounting panel or the second mounting panel which can be detached from the socket body corresponding to the first mounting panel and the connector socket assembly which is electrically connected in advance and connected into a whole, the problem of wiring in a narrow space is effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of connectors, and particularly to a connector socket assembly for opposed installation in a narrow space. Background Art

[0002] Due to consumers' demand for a more concise and lightweight overall appearance of the display, the display is now developing towards lightweight, and its rear housing is continuously becoming smaller and narrower. This market trend poses new requirements for the opposed-installed connector sockets inside the display. Because after the housing becomes smaller and narrower, the space left for the connector is correspondingly reduced. If the connector size is large, it may not be able to adapt to this new display structure. However, since the plug end has been designed according to certain standards or is matched with other devices and cannot be easily changed, it is not possible to simply reduce the size of the connector to adapt to the new display structure.

[0003] The key lies in solving the installation of two opposed connector sockets in a narrow space (width less than 55 mm). By "opposed" it means that the two sockets are in opposite directions, such as a relative positional relationship where one is on the left and the other is on the right. Due to the narrowed space, it becomes more difficult to install these two sockets in this limited space. The arrangement of the two connector sockets on the left and right sides may have two states as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 . For the first state, please refer to Figure 1 , for the two connector sockets, denoted as the first connector socket 1' and the second connector socket 2' respectively, the current-carrying bodies of the two collide, resulting in the connector sockets being unable to be installed into the narrow space 3; for the second state, please refer to Figure 2 , the narrow space is slightly widened so that the two connector sockets can be smoothly installed into the narrow space 3, but there is insufficient space to complete the wiring after installation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a connector socket assembly that is convenient for opposed installation in a narrow space in view of the above technical status.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above technical problem is: a connector socket assembly for opposed installation in a narrow space, wherein the mounting plates on both sides of the narrow space are respectively provided with opposed first mounting holes and second mounting holes, and the connector socket assembly includes a first connector socket and a second connector socket for opposed installation. The first connector socket includes a first socket body adapted to the first mounting hole and a first mounting panel for fixing it to the mounting plate, and the second connector socket includes a second socket body adapted to the second mounting hole and a second mounting panel for fixing it to the mounting plate; It is characterized in that the connector socket assembly further includes a docking assembly, which connects the first connector socket and the second connector socket into an integral part and electrically connects the two; At least one of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel can be detached from its corresponding socket body.

[0006] There are various ways to fix the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel to the mounting board. Preferably, the outer contours of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel are rectangular, with a circular through-hole engraved inside. The peripheral wall of the circular through-hole is in contact with the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. Four corners of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel are respectively provided with a fixing hole for fixing to the mounting board.

[0007] To achieve the detachable connection between the mounting panel and the corresponding socket body, the mounting panel and the socket body can be threadedly connected. However, considering adaptability and adjustment space, preferably, the first mounting panel can be detached from the first socket body. The peripheral wall of the first socket body is provided with an annular limiting strip, and the flexible elastic layer of the first mounting panel is provided with a corresponding annular rib. The annular rib is limited by the annular limiting strip and cannot move away from the mounting board beyond the annular limiting strip.

[0008] Preferably, the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel include a rigid plastic layer away from the mounting board and a flexible elastic layer close to the mounting board.

[0009] To facilitate the opposite installation in a narrower structure, preferably, the first socket body has a first current-carrying body, which includes a first plugging portion for connecting with the first connector plug and a first docking portion for docking with the second connector socket. The first docking portion is exposed outside the first socket body and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body; the second socket body has a second current-carrying body, which includes a second plugging portion for connecting with the second connector plug and a second docking portion for docking with the first connector socket. The second docking portion is exposed outside the second socket body and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body. The first docking portion and the second docking portion extend along the cross-section, further saving the space in the axial direction and thus being more suitable for a narrower installation structure.

[0010] To improve the stability of the electrical connection, preferably, the docking assembly includes a docking housing, which is arranged outside the first docking portion and the second docking portion. The docking housing provides protection for the electrically connected parts to prevent loosening or even open circuit during the process of penetrating into a narrow space.

[0011] Preferably, the docking component further includes a circuit board disposed between the first current-carrying body and the second current-carrying body to electrically connect the two. The first connector socket and the second connector socket are oppositely installed, and it is necessary to electrically connect the same electrodes between them. If the structures of the first connector socket and the second connector socket are exactly the same, the situation where the N pole is connected to the L pole will occur. Therefore, it is necessary to produce a second connector socket that is left-right symmetric to the structure of the first connector socket, which increases the cost. By adding a circuit board, the direct connection between electrodes can be avoided, but the circuit is guided through the circuit board to achieve the purpose of connecting the same electrodes.

[0012] Specifically, the circuit board includes a first docking circuit and a second docking circuit respectively disposed on both sides of the circuit board, and a via hole for conducting the first docking circuit and the second docking circuit; the first docking portion is electrically connected to the first docking circuit, the second docking portion is electrically connected to the second docking circuit, and the circuit pattern of the first docking circuit is a mirror image of the second docking circuit.

[0013] Preferably, the docking component further includes a wire, one end of which is connected to the first docking portion or the second docking portion, and the other end passes out of the outside of the docking housing.

[0014] Preferably, the docking housing is made by an injection molding process. After the opposite connection of the first connector socket and the second connector socket is completed in advance, finally, the docking housing is directly injection molded outside it to encapsulate it.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: When oppositely installed in a narrow space, the installer can remove the first mounting panel or the second mounting panel of the already electrically connected and integrated connector socket assembly, pass it through from one side of the narrow space and out from the other side, and then assemble the first mounting panel or the second mounting panel with the corresponding socket body on the other side. In the prior art, since the socket body is fixedly connected to the mounting panel, even if the two connector sockets are pre-electrically connected, they cannot pass through the narrow space as a whole due to the obstruction of the mounting panel, and can only be inserted from both sides and then wired in the middle. The present invention effectively avoids the problem of wiring in a narrow space through the first mounting panel or the second mounting panel that can be detached from its corresponding socket body, and the connector socket assembly that is pre-electrically connected and connected as a whole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of the first state of the existing connector socket oppositely installed in a narrow space; Figure 2 FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of the second state of the existing connector socket oppositely installed in a narrow space; Figure 3Schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention after removing the docking housing; Figure 5 is Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the circuit pattern of the first docking circuit of the circuit board in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the circuit pattern of the second docking circuit of the circuit board in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second connector socket in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0017] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0018] As Figures 3 - 8 shown, it is a preferred embodiment of a connector socket assembly oppositely installed in a narrow space according to the present invention.

[0019] This embodiment includes a first connector socket 1 and a second connector socket 2 oppositely installed, and a docking assembly 4 that electrically connects and integrates the two. The target narrow space 3 involved in this embodiment is as Figure 3 shown. Oppositely arranged first mounting holes 31 and second mounting holes 32 are respectively formed in the mounting plates 30 on both sides. The first connector socket 1 of this embodiment includes a first socket body 11 adapted to the first mounting hole 31 and a first mounting panel 12 for fixing it to the mounting plate 30. The second connector socket 2 includes a second socket body 21 adapted to the second mounting hole 32 and a second mounting panel 22 for fixing it to the mounting plate 30. At least one of the first mounting panel 12 and the second mounting panel 22 can be detached from its corresponding socket body. In this embodiment, the first mounting panel 12 is detachable from the first socket body 11.

[0020] When oppositely installing in the narrow space 3, the installer can remove the first mounting panel 12 of the connector socket assembly that has been electrically connected and integrated, pass it through from one side of the narrow space 3 and out from the other side, and then reassemble the first mounting panel 12 with the first socket body 11 on the other side. In the prior art, since the socket body is fixedly connected to the mounting panel, even if the two connector sockets are pre-electrically connected, they cannot pass through the narrow space 3 as a whole due to the obstruction of the mounting panel, and can only be inserted from both sides and then wired in the middle. The first mounting panel 12 or the second mounting panel 22 that can be detached from its corresponding socket body in this embodiment, and the connector socket assembly that is pre-electrically connected and integrated effectively avoid the problem of wiring in the narrow space 3.

[0021] To achieve the detachable connection between the first mounting panel 12 and the first socket body 11, a threaded connection structure may be adopted between the first mounting panel 12 and the first socket body 11. However, considering adaptability and adjustment space, the structure adopted in this embodiment is as follows Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting panel 12 of this embodiment includes a rigid plastic layer 121 away from the mounting plate 30 and a flexible elastic layer 122 close to the mounting plate 30. An annular limiting strip 111 is provided on the peripheral wall of the first socket body 11, and a corresponding annular rib 1221 is provided on the flexible elastic layer 122 of the first mounting panel 12. The annular rib 1221 is limited by the annular limiting strip 111 and cannot move away from the mounting plate 30 beyond the annular limiting strip 111. When the first mounting panel 12 needs to be disassembled, just manually apply force to deform the flexible elastic layer 122 and then break away from the restriction of the annular limiting strip 111. The outer contours of the first mounting panel 12 and the second mounting panel 22 are generally rectangular, and a circular through hole 13 is engraved inside. The peripheral wall of the circular through hole 13 is in contact with the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. Fixing holes for fixing to the mounting plate 30 are respectively distributed at the four corners of the first mounting panel 12 and the second mounting panel 22.

[0022] The docking assembly 4 includes a docking housing 41 for protecting the electrical connection part, a circuit board 42 for guiding the connection circuit, and a wire 43 for leading out the wire, as Figures 3 - 5 shown.

[0023] The docking housing 41 is arranged outside the electrical connection part to prevent loosening or even open circuit during the process of penetrating into the narrow space 3 at this part. The docking housing 41 is made by injection molding process. Specifically, after the opposite connection of the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 is completed in advance, finally, the docking housing 41 is directly injection molded outside it to encapsulate it.

[0024] The first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 are oppositely installed, and their same electrodes need to be electrically connected to each other. If the structures of the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 adopted are exactly the same, the situation of connecting the N pole and the L pole will occur. Therefore, it is necessary to produce a second connector socket 2 that is left - right symmetric to the structure of the first connector socket 1, which increases the cost. In this embodiment, by adding the circuit board 42, the direct connection between electrodes can be avoided, but the circuit is guided through the circuit board 42 to achieve the purpose of connecting the same electrodes. The circuit board 42 is as Figure 6 and 7As shown in the figure, it is disposed between the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 and electrically connects the two. It includes a first docking line 421 and a second docking line 422 respectively disposed on both sides of the circuit board 42, and a via hole 423 that conducts the first docking line 421 and the second docking line 422. The first connector socket 1 is electrically connected to the first docking line 421, the second connector socket 2 is electrically connected to the second docking line 422, and the first docking line 421 and the second docking line 422 are mirror images of each other.

[0025] In addition, one end of the wire 43 of the docking assembly 4 is connected to the second connector socket 2, and the other end passes out of the docking housing 41 to the outside, as Figure 8 shown.

[0026] For the convenience of facing installation in a narrower structure, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the first socket body 11 has a first carrier 112. The first carrier 112 includes a first plugging portion for connecting with the first connector plug and a first docking portion 1121 for docking with the second connector socket 2. The first docking portion 1121 is exposed outside the first socket body 11 and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body 11. The second socket body 21 has a second carrier 212. The second carrier 212 includes a second plugging portion for connecting with the second connector plug and a second docking portion 2121 for docking with the first connector socket 1. The second docking portion 2121 is exposed outside the second socket body 21 and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body 11. The first docking portion 1121 and the second docking portion 2121 extend along the cross-section, further saving the space in the axial direction and thus being more suitable for a narrower installation structure.

[0027] In this embodiment, the first socket body 11 has three first carriers 112, namely the N-pole first carrier, the L-pole first carrier and the E-pole first carrier. The second socket body 21 also has three second carriers 212, namely the N-pole second carrier 212N, the L-pole second carrier 212L and the E-pole second carrier 212E, as Figure 8 shown. The circuit board 42 includes a non-connected N-pole first docking line 421N, an L-pole first docking line 421L and an E-pole first docking line 421E, and a non-connected N-pole second docking line 422N, an L-pole second docking line 422L and an E-pole second docking line 422E.

[0028] The N-pole first carrier is connected to the N-pole first docking line 421N, then connected to the N-pole second docking line 422N through the via hole 423, and then connected to the N-pole second carrier 212N. For reference, see Figure 6 and Figure 7。The connection methods of other electrodes are analogized accordingly, so as to realize the electrical connection between the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2.

Claims

1. A connector socket assembly oppositely installed in a narrow space. Oppositely facing first mounting holes (31) and second mounting holes (32) are respectively formed in the mounting plates on both sides of the narrow space (3). The connector socket assembly includes a first connector socket (1) and a second connector socket (2) oppositely installed. The first connector socket (1) includes a first socket body (11) adapted to the first mounting hole (31) and a first mounting panel (12) for fixing it to the mounting plate (30). The second connector socket (2) includes a second socket body (21) adapted to the second mounting hole (32) and a second mounting panel (22) for fixing it to the mounting plate (30). It is characterized in that The connector socket assembly further includes a docking assembly (4). The docking assembly (4) connects the first connector socket (1) and the second connector socket (2) into an integral part and electrically connects the two. At least one of the first mounting panel (12) and the second mounting panel (22) is detachable from its corresponding socket body.

2. The connector socket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer contours of the first mounting panel (12) and the second mounting panel (22) are rectangular, and a circular through hole (13) is hollowed out inside. The peripheral wall of the circular through hole (13) is in contact with the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. Fixing holes for fixing to the mounting plate (30) are respectively distributed at the four corners of the first mounting panel (12) and the second mounting panel (22).

3. The connector socket assembly according to claim 2, wherein The first mounting panel (12) is detachable relative to the first socket body (11). An annular limiting strip (111) is provided on the peripheral wall of the first socket body (11). A corresponding annular rib (1221) is provided on the soft elastic layer (122) of the first mounting panel (12). The annular rib (1221) is limited by the annular limiting strip (111) and cannot move away from the mounting plate (30) beyond the annular limiting strip (111).

4. The connector socket assembly according to claim 3, wherein, The first mounting panel (12) includes a rigid plastic layer (121) away from the mounting plate (30) and a soft elastic layer (122) close to the mounting plate (30).

5. The connector socket assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first socket body (11) has a first current-carrying body (112). The first current-carrying body (112) includes a first plugging part for connecting with a first connector plug and a first docking part (1121) for docking with the second connector socket (2). The first docking part (1121) is exposed outside the first socket body (11) and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body (11). The second socket body (21) has a second current-carrying body (212). The second current-carrying body (212) includes a second plugging part for connecting with a second connector plug and a second docking part (2121) for docking with the first connector socket (1). The second docking part (2121) is exposed outside the second socket body (21) and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body (11).

6. The connector socket assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The docking assembly (4) includes a docking housing (41). The docking housing (41) is arranged outside the first docking part (1121) and the second docking part (2121).

7. The connector socket assembly according to claim 6, wherein, The docking component (4) further includes a circuit board (42), and the circuit board (42) is disposed between the first current-carrying body (112) and the second current-carrying body (212) to electrically connect the two.

8. The connector socket assembly according to claim 7, wherein, The circuit board (42) includes a first docking circuit (421) and a second docking circuit (422) respectively disposed on both sides of the circuit board (42), and a via hole (423) that conducts the first docking circuit (421) and the second docking circuit (422); the first docking portion (1121) is electrically connected to the first docking circuit (421), the second docking portion (2121) is electrically connected to the second docking circuit (422), and the circuit pattern of the first docking circuit (421) is a mirror image of the second docking circuit (422).

9. The connector socket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The docking component (4) further includes a wire (43), one end of the wire (43) is connected to the first docking portion (1121) or the second docking portion (2121), and the other end passes out of the docking housing (41).

10. The connector socket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The docking housing (41) is made by an injection molding process.

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