Connector structure

Abstract

The invention provides a connector structure. The connector structure comprises a shell, a first bayonet socket, a second bayonet socket and an elastic terminal, the shell comprises a movable part and a setting part; the first bayonet socket is arranged on the movable part; the second bayonet socket is arranged on the movable part and is opposite to the first bayonet socket; one end of the elastic terminal is arranged on the setting part, one side of the elastic terminal is arranged on the first bayonet socket, and the other side of the elastic terminal is arranged on the second bayonet socket. Therefore, the circuit carrier plate can be respectively inserted into the first bayonet socket and the second bayonet socket, the elastic terminals are used for required electrical connection, and the movable part is matched with the elastic terminals to provide required displacement for the first bayonet socket and the second bayonet socket, so that the circuit carrier plate can be stably inserted into the first bayonet socket and the second bayonet socket; and better electrical characteristics are achieved during use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connector structure, and more particularly to a connector structure that can provide the required displacement to achieve a secure mating and better electrical characteristics. Background Technology

[0002] Relay-type connectors are typically used for electrical connections between two circuit boards.

[0003] However, conventional connectors do not have a design that allows for displacement, which makes the circuit board prone to loosening or wear due to vibrations from external objects. This prevents the circuit board from being securely inserted into the connector, thus affecting its electrical characteristics.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention aims to actively disclose how to invent a connector structure that achieves a stable connection and better electrical characteristics, thereby effectively improving the shortcomings of traditional technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the aforementioned traditional technologies, the inventor felt that they were not perfect, so he devoted his mind to researching and overcoming them, and developed a connector structure in order to provide the required displacement so that the circuit board can be stably plugged in and achieve better electrical characteristics during use.

[0006] To achieve the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a connector structure comprising: a housing, a first socket, a second socket, and a plurality of resilient terminals. The housing includes a movable portion and a set portion. The movable portion is disposed within the housing, connecting both ends of the housing and extending to both sides of the housing. The set portion is connected to the movable portion and located at the inner bottom of the housing. The first socket is disposed in the movable portion. The second socket is disposed in the movable portion and faces away from the first socket. One end of each resilient terminal is disposed in the set portion, with one side of the resilient terminal disposed in the first socket and the other side of the resilient terminal disposed in the second socket.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the movable part is provided with a first movable space, a second movable space and a third movable space. The first movable space is disposed inside the housing and connects to both ends of the housing. The second movable space is disposed inside the housing and connects to one side of the first movable space. The third movable space is disposed inside the housing and connects to the other side of the first movable space. The setting part is connected to the first movable space.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first plug and the second plug are disposed in the first active space, one side of the first plug and one side of the second plug are disposed in the second active space, and the other side of the first plug and the other side of the second plug are disposed in the third active space.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the setting part is provided with a plurality of slots, and one end of each of the elastic terminals is respectively disposed in the slots.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a first socket portion, a plurality of first insertion portions, at least two first fasteners, a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion. The first socket portion is disposed at one end of the first connector, the first insertion portions are respectively disposed at the other end of the first connector and communicate with the first socket portion, the first fasteners are respectively disposed on the inner side of the first socket portion, the first limiting portion is disposed on one side of the first connector, the second limiting portion is disposed on the other side of the first connector, and the first limiting portion is located on one side of the movable portion, the second limiting portion is located on the other side of the movable portion, and one side of the elastic terminal is respectively disposed on the first insertion portion and extends to the first socket portion.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second connector includes a second socket portion, a plurality of second insertion portions, at least two second fasteners, a third limiting portion and a fourth limiting portion. The second socket portion is disposed at one end of the second connector, the second insertion portions are respectively disposed at the other end of the second connector and communicate with the second socket portion, the second fasteners are respectively disposed on the inner side of the second socket portion, the third limiting portion is disposed on one side of the second connector, the fourth limiting portion is disposed on the other side of the second connector, and the third limiting portion is located on one side of the movable portion, the fourth limiting portion is located on the other side of the movable portion, and the other side of the elastic terminal is respectively disposed on the second insertion portion and extends to the second socket portion.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic terminal includes an elastic portion, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a first transmitting portion, a second transmitting portion, a first abutment, and a second abutment. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected to the top end of the elastic portion. The first transmitting portion and the first abutment are disposed on one side of the first connecting portion, and the second transmitting portion and the second abutment are disposed on one side of the second connecting portion. The elastic portion is located on the outer side of the bottom of the first and second sockets and is disposed in the setting portion. The first transmitting portion and the first abutment are disposed on the inner side of the first socket, and the second transmitting portion and the second abutment are disposed on the inner side of the second socket.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic terminal further includes two first interference portions and two second interference portions. The first interference portions are disposed on one side of the first connecting portion, and the second interference portions are disposed on one side of the second connecting portion. The first interference portions are respectively coupled to the inner side of the first plug-in socket, and the second interference portions are respectively coupled to the inner side of the second plug-in socket.

[0014] Therefore, the connector structure of the present invention allows the circuit board to be inserted into the first socket and the second socket respectively, and the required electrical connection is made by the elastic terminal. The movable part cooperates with the elastic terminal to provide the required displacement of the first socket and the second socket, so that the circuit board can be stably inserted into the first socket and the second socket, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] [ Figure 1 [Illustration] is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] [ Figure 2 [ ] is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] [ Figure 3 [Illustration] is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the elastic terminal of the present invention.

[0018] [ Figure 4 [This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.] Figure 1 .

[0019] [ Figure 5 [This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.] Figure 2 .

[0020] [ Figure 6 [This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.] Figure 3 .

[0021] [ Figure 7 [This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.] Figure 4 .

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0023] 1. Shell

[0024] 11 Activities Department

[0025] 111 First Activity Space

[0026] 112 Second Activity Space

[0027] 113 Third Activity Space

[0028] 114 inner ceiling wall

[0029] 115 inner bottom wall

[0030] 116 Inner wall

[0031] 117 Inner wall

[0032] 12. Setting Department

[0033] 121 slots

[0034] 13. Top Cover

[0035] 14. Bottom Cover

[0036] 2 First Socket

[0037] 21 First socket

[0038] 22 First Insertion Section

[0039] 23 First button body

[0040] 24 First limiting part

[0041] 25 Second limiting part

[0042] 3 Second Socket

[0043] 31 Second socket

[0044] 32 Second Insertion Section

[0045] 33 Second button body

[0046] 34 Third Limiting Section

[0047] 35 Fourth limiting part

[0048] 4 flexible terminals

[0049] 41 Elastic part

[0050] 42 First connecting part

[0051] 43 Second connecting part

[0052] 44 First Transmission Section

[0053] 45 Second Transmission Section

[0054] 46 First to the top

[0055] 47 Second to the top

[0056] 48 First Interference Section

[0057] 49 Second Interference Section

[0058] 5 Circuit Carrier

[0059] 51 Circuit contacts

[0060] 52 buckle holes

[0061] 6 circuit carrier boards

[0062] 61 Circuit contacts

[0063] 62. Buckle hole. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will now be described in detail through the following specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, as follows:

[0065] Please see Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the figure: The present invention provides a connector structure, which includes at least a housing 1, a first plug socket 2, a second plug socket 3, and a plurality of elastic terminals 4.

[0066] The housing 1 includes a movable part 11 and a set part 12. The movable part 11 is disposed inside the housing 1, and the movable part 11 connects to both ends of the housing 1 and extends to both sides of the housing 1. The set part 12 connects to the movable part 11 and is located at the inner bottom of the housing 1. The housing 1 may be made of plastic, and the housing 1 may be a one-piece design, or the housing 1 may be a combination of an upper cover 13 and a lower cover 14. In this invention, the combination of the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 is an example.

[0067] The first connector 2 is located on the movable part 11, and the first connector 2 may be made of plastic.

[0068] The second connector 3 is located on the movable part 11 and faces away from the first connector 2. The second connector 3 may be made of plastic.

[0069] One end of the elastic terminal 4 is respectively disposed on the mounting part 12, and one side of the elastic terminal 4 is disposed on the first plug-in 2, and the other side of the elastic terminal 4 is disposed on the second plug-in 3. The elastic terminal 4 can generate insulation through the cooperation of the housing 1, the first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3 to prevent the elastic terminal 4 from accidentally contacting and causing a short circuit.

[0070] When in use, this invention can be installed in a car as a relay connector that provides two circuit boards 5 and 6 for insertion. The circuit boards 5 and 6 can be inserted into the first socket 2 and the second socket 3 respectively, and the required electrical connection is made by the elastic terminal 4. The movable part 11 cooperates with the elastic terminal 4 to provide the displacement required when the first socket 2 and the second socket 3 are inserted, so that the circuit boards 5 and 6 can be stably inserted into the first socket 2 and the second socket 3 respectively, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0071] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the movable part 11 is provided with a first movable space 111, a second movable space 112 and a third movable space 113. The first movable space 111 is disposed in the housing 1 and connects to both ends of the housing 1. The second movable space 112 is disposed in the housing 1 and connects to one side of the first movable space 111. The third movable space 113 is disposed in the housing 1 and connects to the other side of the first movable space 111. The setting part 12 is connected to the first movable space 111. The first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3 are disposed in the first movable space 111. One side of the first plug-in 2 and one side of the second plug-in 3 are disposed in the second movable space 112. The other side of the first plug-in 2 and the other side of the second plug-in 3 are disposed in the third movable space 113.

[0072] Based on the above embodiments, when the circuit boards 5 and 6 are inserted into the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, when vibration occurs due to external environment, the first movable space 111 of the movable part 11 cooperates with the elastic terminal 4 to provide longitudinal (upward and downward) displacement of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3; and the first movable space 111, the second movable space 112 and the third movable space 113 cooperate with the elastic terminal 4 to provide lateral (leftward and rightward) displacement of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, so that the circuit boards 5 and 6 can be stably inserted into the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 respectively, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0073] In addition, when the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 move longitudinally in the first active space 111, the inner top wall 114 and inner bottom wall 115 of the housing 1 corresponding to the first active space 111 can be used as stops to limit the longitudinal movement of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, so that the circuit boards 5 and 6 can be stably plugged into the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 respectively, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0074] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference is that the setting part 12 is provided with a plurality of slots 121, and one end of the elastic terminal 4 is respectively disposed in the slot 121. In this way, the cooperation of the slot 121, the first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3 can be used to make the elastic terminal 4 have the effect of insulation, so as to prevent the elastic terminal 4 from accidentally contacting and causing a short circuit.

[0075] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the first plug-in socket 2 includes a first plug-in portion 21, a plurality of first insertion portions 22, at least two first fasteners 23, a first limiting portion 24, and a second limiting portion 25. The first plug-in portion 21 is disposed at one end of the first plug-in socket 2, the first insertion portions 22 are respectively disposed at the other end of the first plug-in socket 2 and communicate with the first plug-in portion 21, the first fasteners 23 are respectively disposed on the inner side of the first plug-in portion 21, the first limiting portion 24 is disposed on one side of the first plug-in socket 2, the second limiting portion 25 is disposed on the other side of the first plug-in socket 2, and the first limiting portion 24 is located in the second active space 112 of the active portion 11, the second limiting portion 25 is located in the third active space 113 of the active portion 11, and one side of the elastic terminal 4 is respectively disposed on the first insertion portion 22 and extends to the first plug-in portion 21.

[0076] Based on the above embodiments, when in use, the circuit board 5 can be inserted into the first socket 21, and the circuit contacts 51 of the circuit board 5 can be electrically connected to one side of the elastic terminal 4. At the same time, the first fastener 23 can be fastened into the fastening hole 52 of the circuit board 5, so that the circuit board 5 is securely inserted into the first socket 2. When vibration occurs due to the external environment, the first socket 2 can move longitudinally in the first movable space 111 in conjunction with the elastic terminal 4. The first plug-in 2 is provided with lateral movement by the elastic terminal 4 through the movable space 111, the second movable space 112, and the third movable space 113. During lateral movement, the first plug-in 2 is provided with lateral movement by the first limiting part 24 and the second limiting part 25 on both sides of the first plug-in 2 through the second movable space 112 and the third movable space 113, respectively, to limit the lateral movement of the first plug-in 2. This allows the circuit board 5 to be securely plugged into the first plug-in 2, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0077] In addition, when the first plug-in 2 moves laterally, the two inner sidewalls 116 and 117 of the inner side of the housing 1, which correspond to the second active space 112 and the third active space 113, can be used as stops for the first limiting part 24 and the second limiting part 25, respectively, to limit the amount of lateral movement of the first plug-in 2, so that the circuit board 5 can be stably plugged into the first plug-in 2, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0078] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the second plug-in socket 3 includes a second plug-in portion 31, a plurality of second insertion portions 32, at least two second fasteners 33, a third limiting portion 34 and a fourth limiting portion 35. The second plug-in portion 31 is disposed at one end of the second plug-in socket 3, the second insertion portions 32 are respectively disposed at the other end of the second plug-in socket 3 and communicate with the second plug-in portion 31, the second fasteners 33 are respectively disposed on the inner side of the second plug-in portion 31, the third limiting portion 34 is disposed on one side of the second plug-in socket 3, the fourth limiting portion 35 is disposed on the other side of the second plug-in socket 3, and the third limiting portion 34 is located in the second active space 112 of the active portion, the fourth limiting portion 35 is located in the third active space 113 of the active portion, and the other side of the elastic terminal 4 is respectively disposed in the second insertion portion 32 and extends to the second plug-in portion 31.

[0079] Based on the above embodiments, when in use, the circuit board 6 can be inserted into the second socket 31, and the circuit contact 61 of the circuit board 6 can be electrically connected to the other side of the elastic terminal 4. At the same time, the second fastener 33 can be fastened into the fastening hole 62 of the circuit board 6, so that the circuit board 6 is securely inserted into the second socket 3. When vibration occurs due to the external environment, the second socket 3 can move longitudinally in the first movable space 111 in conjunction with the elastic terminal 4. The active space 111, the second active space 112, and the third active space 113 cooperate with the elastic terminal 4 to provide the second plug-in 3 with lateral movement. During lateral movement, the second plug-in 3 uses the third limiting part 34 and the fourth limiting part 35 on both sides to cooperate with the second active space 112 and the third active space 113 respectively to limit the lateral movement of the second plug-in 3, so that the circuit board 6 can be stably plugged into the second plug-in 3 and achieve better electrical characteristics during use.

[0080] In addition, when the second connector 3 moves laterally, the two inner sidewalls 116 and 117 of the inner side of the housing 1 corresponding to the second active space 112 and the third active space 113 can be used as stops for the third limiting part 34 and the fourth limiting part 35, respectively, to limit the amount of lateral movement of the second connector 3, so that the circuit board 6 can be stably plugged into the second connector 3, and achieve better electrical characteristics during use.

[0081] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the elastic terminal 4 includes an elastic part 41, a first connecting part 42, a second connecting part 43, a first transmission part 44, a second transmission part 45, a first abutment 46, and a second abutment 47. The first connecting part 42 and the second connecting part 43 are connected to the top end of the elastic part 41. The first transmission part 44 and the first abutment 46 are correspondingly disposed on one side of the first connecting part 42. The second transmission part 45 and the second abutment 47 are correspondingly disposed on one side of the second connecting part 43. The elastic part 41 is located on the outer side of the bottom of the first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3, and the elastic part 41 is disposed in the slot 121 of the setting part 12. The first transmission part 44 and the first abutment 46 are correspondingly disposed on the inner side of the first plug-in 2. The second transmission part 45 and the second abutment 47 are correspondingly disposed on the inner side of the second plug-in 3.

[0082] Based on the above embodiments, when in use, the circuit board 5 can be inserted into the first socket 21, and the circuit contacts 51 on one surface of the circuit board 5 can be electrically connected to the first transmission part 44 on one side of the elastic terminal 4. The first abutment 46 abuts against the other surface (where there are no circuit contacts) of the circuit board 5, so that the first transmission part 44, in conjunction with the first abutment 46, clamps the two surfaces of the circuit board 5. Simultaneously, the first fastener 23 fastens into the fastening hole 52 of the circuit board 5, so that the circuit board 5 is securely inserted into the first socket 2 and the elastic terminal 4. When vibration occurs due to the external environment... This allows the first connector 2 to move longitudinally within the first movable space 111 in conjunction with the reciprocating elasticity of the elastic part 41; and the first movable space 111, the second movable space 112, and the third movable space 113 cooperate with the elastic terminal 4 to provide the first connector 2 with lateral movement. During lateral movement, the first connector 2 uses the first limiting part 24 and the second limiting part 25 on both sides to cooperate with the second movable space 112 and the third movable space 113 respectively to limit the amount of lateral movement of the first connector 2, so that the circuit board 5 can be stably plugged into the first connector 2, thereby achieving better electrical characteristics during use.

[0083] Furthermore, based on the above embodiments, when in use, the circuit board 6 can be inserted into the second socket 31, and the circuit contacts 61 on one surface of the circuit board 6 can be electrically connected to the second transmission part 45 on the other side of the elastic terminal 4. The second abutment 47 abuts against the other surface (where there are no circuit contacts) of the circuit board 6, so that the second transmission part 45, in conjunction with the second abutment 47, clamps the two surfaces of the circuit board 6. Simultaneously, the second fastener 33 fastens into the fastening hole 62 of the circuit board 6, so that the circuit board 6 is securely inserted into the second socket 3 and the elastic terminal 4. When vibrations occur due to external environmental factors... When in motion, the first connector 2 can move longitudinally within the first movable space 111 in conjunction with the reciprocating elasticity of the elastic part 41; and the first movable space 111, the second movable space 112, and the third movable space 113 cooperate with the elastic terminal 4 to provide the second connector 3 with lateral movement. During lateral movement, the second connector 3 uses the third limiting part 34 and the fourth limiting part 35 on both sides to cooperate with the second movable space 112 and the third movable space 113 respectively to limit the lateral movement of the second connector 3, so that the circuit board 6 can be stably plugged into the second connector 3, and achieve better electrical characteristics during use.

[0084] In addition to the above embodiments, in one embodiment of the present invention, the difference lies in that the elastic terminal 4 further includes two first interference portions 48 and two second interference portions 49. The first interference portions 48 are disposed on one side of the first connecting portion 42, and the second interference portions 49 are disposed on one side of the second connecting portion 43. The first interference portions 48 are respectively coupled to the inner side of the first plug-in 2, and the second interference portions 49 are respectively coupled to the inner side of the second plug-in 3. In this way, the elastic terminal 4 can be firmly coupled to the first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3 through the first interference portions 48 and the second interference portions 49, thereby providing better electrical characteristics when the circuit carrier boards 5 and 6 are plugged into the first plug-in 2 and the second plug-in 3.

[0085] The present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for illustrating the invention and should not be construed as limiting its scope. It should be noted that all variations and substitutions equivalent to these embodiments should be considered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A connector structure comprising: A housing includes a movable part and a mounting part. The movable part is disposed inside the housing, connects to both ends of the housing and extends to both sides of the housing, and the mounting part connects to the movable part and is located at the inner bottom of the housing. A first plug-in socket is located in the active part; A second connector, which is located in the movable part and faces away from the first connector; and Multiple resilient terminals are provided, one end of which is disposed in the mounting portion, and one side of the resilient terminal is disposed in the first socket, and the other side of the resilient terminal is disposed in the second socket.

2. The connector structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the movable part is provided with a first movable space, a second movable space and a third movable space, the first movable space is disposed within the housing and connects to both ends of the housing, the second movable space is disposed within the housing and connects to one side of the first movable space, the third movable space is disposed within the housing and connects to the other side of the first movable space, and the setting part connects to the first movable space.

3. The connector structure as described in claim 2, wherein the first plug and the second plug are disposed in the first movable space, one side of the first plug and one side of the second plug are disposed in the second movable space, and the other side of the first plug and the other side of the second plug are disposed in the third movable space.

4. The connector structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the setting portion is provided with a plurality of slots, and one end of each of the elastic terminals is respectively disposed in the slot.

5. The connector structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first socket includes a first socket portion, a plurality of first insertion portions, at least two first fasteners, a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first socket portion is disposed at one end of the first socket, the first insertion portions are respectively disposed at the other end of the first socket and communicate with the first socket portion, the first fasteners are respectively disposed on the inner side of the first socket portion, the first limiting portion is disposed on one side of the first socket, the second limiting portion is disposed on the other side of the first socket, and the first limiting portion is located on one side of the movable portion, the second limiting portion is located on the other side of the movable portion, and one side of the elastic terminal is respectively disposed on the first insertion portion and extends to the first socket portion.

6. The connector structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second socket includes a second socket portion, a plurality of second insertion portions, at least two second fasteners, a third limiting portion and a fourth limiting portion, the second socket portion is disposed at one end of the second socket, the second insertion portions are respectively disposed at the other end of the second socket and communicate with the second socket portion, the second fasteners are respectively disposed on the inner side of the second socket portion, the third limiting portion is disposed on one side of the second socket, the fourth limiting portion is disposed on the other side of the second socket, and the third limiting portion is located on one side of the movable portion, the fourth limiting portion is located on the other side of the movable portion, and the other side of the elastic terminal is respectively disposed on the second insertion portion and extends to the second socket portion.

7. The connector structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic terminal comprises an elastic portion, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a first transmitting portion, a second transmitting portion, a first abutment, and a second abutment, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion being connected to the top end of the elastic portion, the first transmitting portion and the first abutment being disposed on one side of the first connecting portion, the second transmitting portion and the second abutment being disposed on one side of the second connecting portion, the elastic portion being located on the outer side of the bottom of the first and second sockets and being disposed in the setting portion, the first transmitting portion and the first abutment being disposed on the inner side of the first socket, and the second transmitting portion and the second abutment being disposed on the inner side of the second socket.

8. The connector structure as claimed in claim 7, wherein the elastic terminal further comprises two first interference portions and two second interference portions, the first interference portions being disposed on one side of the first connecting portion, the second interference portions being disposed on one side of the second connecting portion, the first interference portions being respectively coupled to the inner side of the first plug socket, and the second interference portions being respectively coupled to the inner side of the second plug socket.

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