A connector socket assembly mounted oppositely in a narrow space

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of connectors and discloses a connector socket assembly for mounting oppositely in a narrow space. The connector socket assembly includes a first connector socket and a second connector socket mounted oppositely. The first connector socket includes a first socket body adapted for a first mounting hole and a first mounting panel securing the first socket body to a mounting plate. The second connector socket includes a second socket body adapted for a second mounting hole and a second mounting panel securing the second socket body to the mounting plate. The connector socket assembly also includes a docking assembly that connects the first connector socket and the second connector socket into a single piece and electrically connects the two. At least one of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel is detachable from its corresponding socket body. The present invention effectively avoids the difficulty of wiring in a narrow space by providing a first mounting panel or a second mounting panel that is detachable from its corresponding socket body, and a connector socket assembly that is pre-electrically connected and integrated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a connector socket assembly installed oppositely in a narrow space. Background Art

[0002] Driven by consumer demand for a simpler, lighter display, monitors are becoming increasingly lightweight, with their rear cases becoming smaller and narrower. This market trend places new demands on the connector receptacles mounted opposite each other within monitors. As the housing becomes smaller and narrower, the space available for connectors also decreases. Larger connectors may not be able to accommodate these new monitor designs. However, since the plug end is already standardized or compatible with other devices and cannot be easily changed, simply reducing the connector size is not an option to accommodate these new monitor designs.

[0003] The key is to solve the installation problem of two opposing connector sockets in a narrow space (width less than 55mm). The so-called opposing means that the two sockets are in opposite directions, such as one on the left and one on the right. As the space becomes narrower, it becomes more difficult to install the two sockets in this limited space. The arrangement of the two connector sockets on the left and right sides will have the following problems: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The two states are shown. For the first state, please refer to Figure 1 , two connector sockets, respectively denoted as the first connector socket 1 'and the second connector socket 2 ', the carriers of the two collide, causing the connector sockets to be unable to be installed in the narrow space 3; the second state, please refer to Figure 2 The narrow space is slightly widened so that the two connector sockets can be smoothly installed in the narrow space 3, but there is not enough 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 opposite installation in a narrow space in response to the above technical status quo.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a connector socket assembly installed oppositely in a narrow space, wherein mounting plates on both sides of the narrow space are respectively provided with first and second mounting holes oppositely facing each other, the connector socket assembly comprising a first connector socket and a second connector socket installed oppositely, the first connector socket comprising a first socket body adapted to fit the first mounting hole and a first mounting panel securing the first socket body to the mounting plate, and the second connector socket comprising a second socket body adapted to fit the second mounting hole and a second mounting panel securing the second socket body to the mounting plate;

[0006] Characterized in that the connector socket assembly further comprises a docking assembly, which connects the first connector socket and the second connector socket into an integral piece and electrically connects the two;

[0007] At least one of the first installation panel and the second installation panel is detachable from the corresponding socket body.

[0008] There are multiple ways to fix the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel to the mounting plate. Preferably, the outer contours of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel are rectangular, with a circular through hole hollowed out inside, and the peripheral wall of the circular through hole contacts the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. The four corners of the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel are respectively provided with a fixing hole for fixing to the mounting plate.

[0009] In order to achieve a detachable connection between the mounting panel and the corresponding socket body, the mounting panel and the socket body can be threadedly connected, but considering adaptability and adjustment space, it is preferred that the first mounting panel can be removable relative to the first socket body, and the peripheral wall of the first socket body is provided with an annular limit strip, and the soft elastic layer of the first mounting panel is provided with a corresponding annular rib, and the annular rib is limited by the annular limit strip and cannot move beyond the annular limit strip in the direction away from the mounting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel include a hard plastic layer away from the mounting plate and a soft elastic layer close to the mounting plate.

[0011] To facilitate facing installation within a narrower structure, the first socket body preferably includes a first current carrier, comprising a first plug-in portion for connecting to the first connector plug and a first mating portion for mating with the second connector socket. The first mating portion is exposed from the first socket body and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body. The second socket body preferably includes a second current carrier, comprising a second plug-in portion for connecting to the second connector plug and a second mating portion for mating with the first connector socket. The second mating portion is exposed from the second socket body and extends along the cross-section of the first socket body. The first and second mating portions extend along the cross-section, further saving axial space and making them more suitable for narrower installation structures.

[0012] To enhance the stability of the electrical connection, the docking assembly preferably includes a docking housing disposed outside the first docking portion and the second docking portion. The docking housing protects the electrical connection to prevent loosening or even disconnection during insertion into a narrow space.

[0013] Preferably, the docking assembly further comprises a circuit board, which is disposed between the first current carrier and the second current carrier and electrically connects the two. The first connector socket and the second connector socket are mounted opposite each other, and it is necessary to electrically connect the same electrodes therebetween. If the first connector socket and the second connector socket are identical in structure, the N pole and the L pole will be connected, and therefore it is necessary to produce a second connector socket that is bilaterally symmetrical with the first connector socket structure, increasing costs. However, by adding a circuit board, direct connection between electrodes can be avoided, and instead the circuit can be guided through the circuit board to achieve the purpose of connecting the same electrodes.

[0014] Specifically, the circuit board includes a first docking circuit and a second docking circuit respectively arranged on both sides of the circuit board, and a conductive hole that connects 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 and the second docking circuit are mirror images of each other.

[0015] Preferably, the docking assembly further includes a wire, one end of which is connected to the first docking portion or the second docking portion, and the other end of which passes through the outside of the docking housing.

[0016] Preferably, the docking shell is made by injection molding. After the first connector socket and the second connector socket are pre-connected, the docking shell is directly injection-molded on the outside to encapsulate them.

[0017] Compared to the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: when installing oppositely in a narrow space, the installer can remove the first mounting panel or second mounting panel of the already electrically connected and integrated connector socket assembly, insert it into the narrow space from one side and exit it from the other side, and then assemble the first mounting panel or second mounting panel with the corresponding socket body on the other side. In the prior art, because 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 due to the obstruction of the mounting panel. They can only be inserted from both sides and then connected in the middle. The present invention effectively avoids the problem of wiring in a narrow space by using the first mounting panel or second mounting panel that can be removed from the corresponding socket body and the connector socket assembly that is pre-electrically connected and connected as one. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first state of an existing connector socket being installed facing each other in a narrow space;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a second state of an existing connector socket being installed facing each other in a narrow space;

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention with the docking housing removed;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a circuit pattern of a first connecting circuit of a circuit board according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a circuit pattern of a second connecting circuit of a circuit board according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second connector socket according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 3 to 8 FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of a connector socket assembly for opposite installation in a narrow space according to the present invention.

[0028] This embodiment includes a first connector socket 1 and a second connector socket 2 mounted opposite to each other, and a docking assembly 4 that electrically connects the two and connects them into one piece. Figure 3 As shown, the mounting plates 30 on either side are respectively provided with opposing first mounting holes 31 and second mounting holes 32. The first connector receptacle 1 of this embodiment includes a first receptacle body 11 adapted to fit the first mounting holes 31 and a first mounting panel 12 securing the first receptacle body to the mounting plates 30. The second connector receptacle 2 includes a second receptacle body 21 adapted to fit the second mounting holes 32 and a second mounting panel 22 securing the second receptacle body to the mounting plates 30. At least one of the first mounting panel 12 and the second mounting panel 22 is removable from its corresponding receptacle body. In this embodiment, the first mounting panel 12 is removable from the first receptacle body 11.

[0029] During installation within a narrow space 3, the installer can remove the already electrically connected and integrated first mounting panel 12 of the connector receptacle assembly, insert it into the narrow space 3 from one side and exit from the other side, and then reassemble the first mounting panel 12 with the first receptacle body 11 on the other side. In the prior art, because the receptacle body and mounting panel are fixedly connected, even if the two connector receptacles are pre-electrically connected, they cannot pass through the narrow space 3 due to the obstruction of the mounting panel. They must be inserted from either side and then connected in the middle. This embodiment, with its detachable first mounting panel 12 or second mounting panel 22 from its corresponding receptacle body and the pre-electrically connected and integrated connector receptacle assembly, effectively avoids the difficulty of wiring within a narrow space 3.

[0030] In order to realize the detachable connection between the first mounting panel 12 and the first socket body 11, the first mounting panel 12 and the first socket body 11 can be a threaded connection structure, but considering the 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 hard plastic layer 121 that extends away from the mounting plate 30 and a soft elastic layer 122 that abuts against the mounting plate 30. An annular retaining strip 111 is provided on the circumferential wall of the first socket body 11, and the soft elastic layer 122 of the first mounting panel 12 is provided with a corresponding annular rib 1221. The annular rib 1221 is restrained by the annular retaining strip 111 and cannot move away from the mounting plate 30 beyond the annular retaining strip 111. To remove the first mounting panel 12, manual force is applied to deform the soft elastic layer 122 and release it from the restraint of the annular retaining strip 111. The first and second mounting panels 12 and 22 each have a roughly rectangular outer contour, each containing a circular through-hole 13. The circumferential wall of the circular through-hole 13 contacts the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. Each of the four corners of the first and second mounting panels 12 and 22 has a fixing hole for securing the mounting plate 30.

[0031] The docking assembly 4 includes a docking shell 41 for protecting the electrical connection part, a circuit board 42 for guiding the connection circuit, and a wire 43 for leading the circuit. Figures 3-5 shown.

[0032] The docking housing 41 is positioned outside the electrical connection area to prevent loosening or even disconnection during insertion into the narrow space 3. The docking housing 41 is manufactured using an injection molding process. Specifically, after the first connector receptacle 1 and the second connector receptacle 2 are pre-connected, the docking housing 41 is then directly molded onto the exterior of the connector to encapsulate the connection.

[0033] The first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 are installed opposite to each other, 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 are exactly the same, the N pole and the L pole will be connected. Therefore, it is necessary to produce a second connector socket 2 that is symmetrical with the first connector socket 1, which increases the cost. In this embodiment, by adding a circuit board 42, the direct connection between electrodes can be avoided. Instead, the circuit is guided by the circuit board 42 to achieve the purpose of connecting the same electrodes. The circuit board 42 is as shown in FIG. Figure 6 and 7 As shown, it is arranged between the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2 and electrically connects the two, including a first docking circuit 421 and a second docking circuit 422 respectively arranged on both sides of the circuit board 42, and a conductive hole 423 that conducts the first docking circuit 421 and the second docking circuit 422; the first connector socket 1 is electrically connected to the first docking circuit 421, and the second connector socket 2 is electrically connected to the second docking circuit 422, and the first docking circuit 421 and the second docking circuit 422 are mirror images of each other.

[0034] 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 is passed through the outside of the docking shell 41, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 shown.

[0035] In order to facilitate the installation in a narrower structure, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first socket body 11 has a first current carrier 112, which includes a first plug portion for connecting to 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 from 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 carrier 212, which includes a second plug portion for connecting to 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 from 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 axial space and making it more suitable for narrower installation structures.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first socket body 11 has three first carriers 112, namely, a first carrier of N pole, a first carrier of L pole, and a first carrier of E pole; the second socket body 21 also has three second carriers 212, namely, a second carrier of N pole 212N, a second carrier of L pole 212L, and a second carrier of E pole 212E. Figure 8The circuit board 42 includes a first N-pole connection line 421N, a first L-pole connection line 421L, and a first E-pole connection line 421E that are not connected to each other, and a second N-pole connection line 422N, a second L-pole connection line 422L, and a second E-pole connection line 422E that are not connected to each other.

[0037] The first N-pole current carrier is connected to the first N-pole connection line 421N, and then connected to the second N-pole connection line 422N through the via 423, and then connected to the second N-pole current carrier 212N. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The connection method of other electrodes is similar, thereby achieving electrical connection between the first connector socket 1 and the second connector socket 2.

Claims

1. A connector socket assembly for opposite installation in a narrow space, wherein mounting plates on both sides of the narrow space (3) are respectively provided with first mounting holes (31) and second mounting holes (32) facing each other, and the connector socket assembly comprises a first connector socket (1) and a second connector socket (2) facing each other, the first connector socket (1) comprising a first socket body (11) adapted to the first mounting hole (31) and a first mounting panel (12) for fixing the first socket body to the mounting plate (30), and the second connector socket (2) comprising a second socket body (21) adapted to the second mounting hole (32) and a second mounting panel (22) for fixing the second socket body to the mounting plate (30); It is characterized by: The connector socket assembly further comprises a docking assembly (4), which connects the first connector socket (1) and the second connector socket (2) into an integral piece and electrically connects the two. At least one of the first installation panel (12) and the second installation panel (22) is detachable from the corresponding socket body.

2. The connector socket assembly according to claim 1, wherein: 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) contacts the outer wall of the corresponding socket body. The four corners of the first mounting panel (12) and the second mounting panel (22) are respectively distributed with a fixing hole for fixing to the mounting plate (30).

3. The connector socket assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first mounting panel (12) can be disassembled relative to the first socket body (11); the peripheral wall of the first socket body (11) is provided with an annular limiting strip (111); the soft elastic layer (122) of the first mounting panel (12) is provided with a corresponding annular convex rib (1221); the annular convex rib (1221) is limited by the annular limiting strip (111) and cannot move beyond the annular limiting strip (111) in a direction away from the mounting plate (30).

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

5. The connector socket assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first socket body (11) has a first current carrier (112), the first current carrier (112) including a first plug portion for connecting to the first connector plug, and a first docking portion (1121) docking with the second connector socket (2), the first docking portion (1121) being exposed from the first socket body (11) and extending along a cross-section of the first socket body (11); The second socket body (21) has a second carrier (212), the second carrier (212) including a second plug portion for connecting to a second connector plug, and a second docking portion (2121) docking with the first connector socket (1), the second docking portion (2121) being exposed from the second socket body (21) and extending along a cross-section of the first socket body (11).

6. The connector socket assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The docking assembly (4) comprises a docking shell (41), and the docking shell (41) is arranged outside the first docking portion (1121) and the second docking portion (2121).

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

8. The connector socket assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The circuit board (42) comprises a first docking circuit (421) and a second docking circuit (422) respectively arranged on both sides of the circuit board (42), and a conducting hole (423) for conducting 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) and the second docking circuit (422) are mirror images of each other.

9. The connector socket assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The docking assembly (4) further comprises a wire (43), one end of which is connected to the first docking portion (1121) or the second docking portion (2121), and the other end of which passes through the outside of the docking housing (41).

10. The connector socket assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The docking shell (41) is made by injection molding.

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