Elastic sheet structure and connector

The spring sheet structure with a fixing and elastic limiting sheet stabilizes the connection between the rubber seat and butt end, addressing breakage issues in line end connectors and reducing waste.

CN222146633UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10DONGGUAN KANGRUI ELECTRONIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420132652.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-18
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-18

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Technical Problem

The elastic connection structure in existing line end connectors, often integrally formed with rubber, tends to break after multiple disassembly and assembly or under excessive force, leading to resource waste and increased production costs.

Method used

A spring sheet structure with a fixing sheet and elastic limiting sheet, featuring positioning and limiting portions, is used to stabilize the connection between the rubber seat and the butt end, preventing breakage and enabling reuse.

Benefits of technology

The spring sheet structure enhances connection stability, reduces production costs by preventing breakage, and allows for resource reuse, improving installation reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an elastic sheet structure and a connector, the elastic sheet structure comprises an elastic sheet body, the elastic sheet body is provided with a fixed sheet and an elastic limiting sheet, one end of the elastic limiting sheet is connected with the fixed sheet, the fixed sheet is provided with a positioning part and a first limiting part, and the first limiting part is connected with the elastic limiting sheet. The first limiting part is arranged at one end of the fixing piece, the positioning part is arranged close to the other end of the fixing piece, the fixing piece is connected with a rubber base through the positioning part and the first limiting part, and the elastic limiting piece is used for preventing the rubber base from being separated from a butt joint end when the rubber base is connected with the butt joint end. Therefore, the rubber base and the butt joint end are limited, the rubber base and the butt joint end are stably connected together after being oppositely inserted, the effect of connecting the rubber base and the butt joint end at the same time is achieved through the elastic piece body, and the installation stability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of connectors, and in particular relates to a spring sheet structure and a connector. Background Art

[0002] The line end connector is a component used to connect electrical equipment or units to power / signal wires. It usually includes a connector shell, multiple connecting terminals installed in the connector shell, and a terminal locking structure for fixing the connecting terminals. When the connecting terminals are installed in the connector shell, the terminal locking structure is generally used to cooperate with the connector shell to clamp the connecting terminals in the installation groove of the connector shell, and the hook structure in the terminal locking structure cooperates with the terminal interface seat to achieve the connection between the line end connector and the electrical equipment or unit; and the connector is usually connected to the docking end through an elastic connection structure to achieve the effect of quick disassembly and assembly.

[0003] However, in the prior art, since the elastic connection structure is often integrally formed with the rubber seat by plastic, during the assembly process, after multiple disassembly and assembly, or after excessive force, the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat often break, thereby causing the rubber seat to be scrapped and unable to be recycled and reused, wasting resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a spring structure and a connector to solve the problem in the prior art that the elastic connection structure is often integrally formed with the rubber seat by plastic, which often causes breakage between the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat during assembly, after multiple disassembly or excessive force.

[0005] One embodiment of the utility model provides a spring sheet structure, including a spring sheet body, wherein the spring sheet body is provided with a fixing sheet and an elastic limiting sheet, one end of the elastic limiting sheet is connected to the fixing sheet, the fixing sheet is provided with a positioning portion and a first limiting portion, the first limiting portion is arranged at one end of the fixing sheet, the positioning portion is arranged close to the other end of the fixing sheet, the fixing sheet is connected to the rubber seat via the positioning portion and the first limiting portion, and the elastic limiting sheet is used to prevent the rubber seat from being separated from the butt end when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end.

[0006] In this embodiment, a fixing sheet and an elastic limiting sheet are provided on the spring sheet body, and the fixing sheet is connected to the rubber seat through the positioning portion and the first limiting portion, and the first limiting portion is provided at one end of the fixing sheet, and the positioning portion is provided close to the other end of the fixing sheet, so as to strengthen the overall connection effect between the fixing sheet and the rubber seat; and when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the elastic limiting sheet is snap-connected with the butt end to prevent the rubber seat from being separated from the butt end, and one end of the elastic limiting sheet is connected to the fixing sheet, and the other end of the elastic limiting sheet is higher than the plane where the fixing sheet is located, so as to facilitate pressing The elastic limiting piece is higher than one end of the fixing piece, so that the elastic limiting piece is deformed near the end connected to the fixing piece, changing the height of the other end of the elastic limiting piece. The fixing piece and the elastic limiting piece are used in combination to limit the position of the rubber seat and the butt end, so that the rubber seat and the butt end are stably connected together after being plugged in. The spring sheet body is connected to the rubber seat, so that the rubber seat is connected to the butt end through the spring sheet body, avoiding the breakage between the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat during assembly, after multiple disassembly or excessive force, reducing production costs, achieving reuse, and avoiding waste of resources. The spring sheet body is used to achieve the connection effect of the rubber seat and the butt end at the same time, improving installation stability.

[0007] In one embodiment, the positioning portion includes a first positioning block and a second positioning block, the first positioning block and the second positioning block are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate, and the elastic limiting plate is arranged between the first positioning block, the second positioning block and the first limiting portion.

[0008] In this embodiment, a first positioning block and a second positioning block are respectively provided on both sides close to one end of the fixing plate, so as to achieve positioning and installation of the fixing plate and the rubber seat, and a first limiting portion is provided at the other end to prevent the elastic limiting plate from moving or shifting during use or after repeated use.

[0009] In one embodiment, third limiting portions are further provided on both sides of the fixing plate.

[0010] In this embodiment, third limiting parts are provided on both sides of the fixing plate to enhance the connection stability and strength with the adhesive seat, and the third limiting parts interfere with the adhesive seat to prevent the fixing plate from loosening or exiting the adhesive seat.

[0011] In this embodiment, by respectively providing a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion at both ends of the fixing plate, and since a first positioning block and a second positioning block are respectively provided on both sides of the fixing plate, it is ensured that the fixing plate is stably installed on the rubber seat, and a supporting force is provided for the elastic limiting plate, so that the elastic limiting plate can stably limit the docking end.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fixing plate is further provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively provided at two ends of the fixing plate.

[0013] In this embodiment, by respectively providing a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion at both ends of the fixing plate, and since a first positioning block and a second positioning block are respectively provided on both sides of the fixing plate, it is ensured that the fixing plate is stably installed on the rubber seat, and a supporting force is provided for the elastic limiting plate, so that the elastic limiting plate can stably limit the docking end.

[0014] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting piece is provided with a locking hook, and when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the locking hook is snap-connected with the butt end.

[0015] In this embodiment, a locking hook is provided on the elastic limiting plate. When the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the locking hook is snap-connected with the butt end, thereby limiting the butt end so that the rubber seat can be stably installed on the butt end.

[0016] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting plate is provided with a reverse convex portion, and the reverse convex portion is protruding along the direction of the fixing plate.

[0017] In this embodiment, a reverse convex position is provided on the elastic limiting plate, and the reverse convex position is provided to protrude in the direction of the fixed plate. When the elastic limiting plate and the docking end are unlocked, the anti-slip pressing portion is pressed in the direction of the fixed plate, thereby unlocking the elastic limiting plate and the docking end, so that the rubber seat and the docking end are separated. The reverse convex position is used to prevent the elastic limiting plate from excessive deformation, which would cause the elastic limiting plate's rebound performance to fail.

[0018] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting piece is provided with an anti-slip pressing portion, and the anti-slip pressing portion is arranged between the locking hook and the reverse convex portion.

[0019] In this embodiment, an anti-slip pressing portion is provided on the elastic limiting plate, and the anti-slip pressing portion is provided between the locking hook and the reverse convex position, so that when the anti-slip pressing portion is pressed, when the position of the locking hook is in a position where the docking end cannot be limited due to the elastic action of the elastic limiting plate, the rubber seat and the docking end are separated, thereby achieving a quick disassembly effect, or the rubber seat and the docking end are docked and installed, and after the anti-slip pressing portion is released, the locking hook is snap-connected with the docking end to limit the docking end, thereby achieving a quick installation effect. The humanized and reasonable setting avoids interference with the separation or docking of the rubber seat and the docking end when pressing.

[0020] In one embodiment, the spring body is formed of metal in one piece.

[0021] In this embodiment, a metal one-piece molding setting is adopted to improve the strength of the spring body, enhance the connection strength and stability with the rubber seat and the docking end, and avoid falling off during operation. By connecting the spring body with the rubber seat, it is avoided that the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat will break during the assembly process, after multiple disassembly and assembly, or after excessive force, thereby reducing production costs, achieving reuse, and avoiding waste of resources.

[0022] In one embodiment, the spring sheet body is provided with a strip-shaped hole, and the strip-shaped hole is arranged between the fixing sheet and the elastic limiting sheet.

[0023] In this embodiment, a strip hole is opened on the spring sheet body, and the strip hole is arranged between the fixing sheet and the elastic limiting sheet, so that the elastic limiting sheet is connected to the fixing sheet only through one end, thereby improving the elastic effect of the elastic limiting sheet and realizing quick disassembly and assembly.

[0024] Another embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector, including a rubber seat, on which a terminal and a spring structure as described in any one of the above items are installed; the rubber seat is connected to the butt end through the spring structure, and the terminal is electrically connected to the butt end. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model 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, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the spring structure provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a shrapnel structure viewed from above;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a top view of the shrapnel structure in FIG.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the left view of the shrapnel structure in FIG.

[0030] Description of the drawings: 1. Spring sheet body, 11. Fixed sheet, 111. Positioning portion, 111-1. First positioning block, 111-2. Second positioning block, 112. First limiting portion, 113. Second limiting portion, 114. Third limiting portion, 12. Elastic limiting sheet, 121. Lock hook, 122. Reverse convex bump, 123. Anti-slip pressing portion, 13. Strip hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0033] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0034] See also Figure 1-4One embodiment of the utility model provides a spring sheet structure, including a spring sheet body 1, the spring sheet body 1 is provided with a fixing sheet 11 and an elastic limiting sheet 12, one end of the elastic limiting sheet 12 is connected to the fixing sheet 11, the fixing sheet 11 is provided with a positioning portion 111 and a first limiting portion 112, the first limiting portion 112 is arranged at one end of the fixing sheet 11, the positioning portion 111 is arranged close to the other end of the fixing sheet 11, the fixing sheet 11 is connected to the rubber seat through the positioning portion 111 and the first limiting portion 112, and the elastic limiting sheet 12 is used to prevent the rubber seat from being separated from the butt end when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end.

[0035] In this embodiment, a fixing sheet 11 and an elastic limiting sheet 12 are provided on the spring sheet body 1, and the fixing sheet 11 is connected to the rubber seat through a positioning portion 111 and a first limiting portion 112, and the first limiting portion 112 is provided at one end of the fixing sheet 11, and the positioning portion 111 is provided close to the other end of the fixing sheet 11, so as to strengthen the overall connection effect between the fixing sheet 11 and the rubber seat; and when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the elastic limiting sheet 12 is snap-connected with the butt end to prevent the rubber seat from being separated from the butt end, and one end of the elastic limiting sheet 12 is connected to the fixing sheet 11, and the other end of the elastic limiting sheet 12 is higher than the fixing sheet 11. The plane is formed so that by pressing the elastic limiting piece 12 higher than one end of the fixing piece 11, the elastic limiting piece 12 is deformed near the end connected to the fixing piece 11, and the height of the other end of the elastic limiting piece 12 is changed. By combining the fixing piece 11 and the elastic limiting piece 12, the rubber seat and the docking end are limited, so that after the rubber seat and the docking end are plugged together, they are stably connected to the docking end. By connecting the spring body 1 with the rubber seat, the rubber seat is connected to the docking end through the spring body 1, so as to avoid the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat from breaking during the assembly process, after multiple disassembly or excessive force, thereby reducing production costs, achieving reuse, and avoiding waste of resources. The spring body 1 is used to achieve the connection effect of the rubber seat and the docking end at the same time, and improve the installation stability.

[0036] The elastic limiting piece 12 is tilted, and an angle is formed between the fixing piece 11 and the elastic limiting piece 12 .

[0037] In one embodiment, the positioning portion 111 includes a first positioning block 111-1 and a second positioning block 111-2, the first positioning block 111-1 and the second positioning block 111-2 are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate 11, and the elastic limiting plate 12 is arranged between the first positioning block 111-1, the second positioning block 111-2 and the first limiting portion 112.

[0038] In this embodiment, a first positioning block 111-1 and a second positioning block 111-2 are respectively provided on both sides close to one end of the fixing plate 11, so as to realize positioning and installation of the fixing plate 11 and the rubber seat, and a first limiting portion 112 is provided at the other end to prevent the elastic limiting plate 12 from moving or shifting during use or after repeated use.

[0039] In one embodiment, third limiting portions 114 are further disposed on both sides of the fixing plate 11 .

[0040] In this embodiment, third limiting portions 114 are provided on both sides of the fixing plate 11 to enhance the connection stability and strength with the adhesive seat, and the third limiting portions 114 interfere with the adhesive seat to prevent the fixing plate 11 from loosening or exiting the adhesive seat. The third limiting portions 114 include a plurality of convex points or a plurality of grooves.

[0041] In one embodiment, the fixing plate 11 is further provided with a second limiting portion 113 , and the first limiting portion 112 and the second limiting portion 113 are respectively provided at two ends of the fixing plate 11 .

[0042] In this embodiment, by respectively providing a first limiting portion 112 and a second limiting portion 113 at both ends of the fixing plate 11, and since a first positioning block 111-1 and a second positioning block 111-2 are respectively provided on both sides of the fixing plate 11, it is ensured that the fixing plate 11 is stably installed on the rubber seat, and a supporting force is provided for the elastic limiting plate 12, so that the elastic limiting plate 12 can stably limit the docking end.

[0043] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting piece 12 is provided with a locking hook 121. When the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the locking hook 121 is snap-connected with the butt end.

[0044] In this embodiment, a locking hook 121 is provided on the elastic limiting plate 12. When the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the locking hook 121 is snap-connected with the butt end, thereby limiting the butt end so that the rubber seat can be stably installed on the butt end.

[0045] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting piece 12 is provided with a reverse convex bump 122 , and the reverse convex bump 122 is provided to protrude along the direction of the fixing piece 11 .

[0046] In this embodiment, a reverse convex 122 is provided on the elastic limiting plate 12, and the reverse convex 122 is provided to protrude in the direction of the fixed plate 11. When the elastic limiting plate 12 and the docking end are unlocked, the anti-slip pressing portion 123 is pressed in the direction of the fixed plate 11, thereby unlocking the elastic limiting plate 12 and the docking end, so that the rubber seat is separated from the docking end. The reverse convex 122 prevents the elastic limiting plate 12 from excessive deformation, thereby causing the elastic limiting plate 12 to fail in its resilience performance.

[0047] The locking hook 121 and the reverse convex bump 122 are respectively arranged on two opposite surfaces of the elastic limiting piece 12 .

[0048] In one embodiment, the elastic limiting piece 12 is provided with an anti-slip pressing portion 123 , and the anti-slip pressing portion 123 is disposed between the locking hook 121 and the reverse convex bump 122 .

[0049] In this embodiment, an anti-slip pressing portion 123 is provided on the elastic limiting plate 12, and the anti-slip pressing portion 123 is provided between the locking hook 121 and the reverse convex bump 122, so that when the anti-slip pressing portion 123 is pressed, when the position of the locking hook 121 is in a position where the docking end cannot be limited due to the elastic action of the elastic limiting plate 12, the rubber seat is separated from the docking end, thereby achieving a quick disassembly effect, or the rubber seat and the docking end are docked and installed, and after the anti-slip pressing portion 123 is released, the locking hook 121 is snap-connected with the docking end to limit the docking end, thereby achieving a quick installation effect. The humanized and reasonable setting avoids interference with the separation or docking of the rubber seat and the docking end during pressing.

[0050] In one embodiment, the first limiting portion 112 includes a groove, a convex block and / or a convex strip, and the second limiting portion 113 includes a groove, a convex block and / or a blocking strip, so as to limit the position of the rubber seat.

[0051] In one embodiment, the spring body 1 is formed of metal in one piece.

[0052] In this embodiment, a metal one-piece molding is adopted to improve the strength of the spring body 1, enhance the connection strength and stability with the rubber seat and the docking end, and avoid falling off during operation. By connecting the spring body 1 with the rubber seat, it is avoided that the elastic connection structure and the rubber seat will break during the assembly process, after multiple disassembly and assembly, or after excessive force, thereby reducing production costs, achieving reuse, and avoiding waste of resources.

[0053] In one embodiment, the spring body 1 is provided with a strip-shaped hole 13 , and the strip-shaped hole 13 is disposed between the fixing plate 11 and the elastic limiting plate 12 .

[0054] In this embodiment, a strip hole 13 is opened on the spring sheet body 1, and the strip hole 13 is arranged between the fixing sheet 11 and the elastic limiting sheet 12, so that the elastic limiting sheet 12 is connected to the fixing sheet 11 only through one end, so as to improve the elastic effect of the elastic limiting sheet 12, thereby realizing quick disassembly and assembly.

[0055] Another embodiment of the utility model further provides a connector, including a rubber seat, on which a terminal and a spring structure as described in any one of the above items are installed; the rubber seat is connected to the docking end through the spring structure, and the terminal is electrically connected to the conductive pin of the docking end.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the utility model. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A spring structure, characterized in that: It includes a spring sheet body, the spring sheet body is provided with a fixing sheet and an elastic limiting sheet, one end of the elastic limiting sheet is connected to the fixing sheet, the fixing sheet is provided with a positioning portion and a first limiting portion, the first limiting portion is arranged at one end of the fixing sheet, the positioning portion is arranged close to the other end of the fixing sheet, the fixing sheet is connected to the rubber seat through the positioning portion and the first limiting portion, and the elastic limiting sheet is used to prevent the rubber seat from being separated from the butt end when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end.

2. The spring structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning portion includes a first positioning block and a second positioning block, wherein the first positioning block and the second positioning block are arranged on both sides of the fixing plate, and the elastic limiting plate is arranged between the first positioning block, the second positioning block and the first limiting portion.

3. The spring structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate is further provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively provided at two ends of the fixing plate.

4. The spring structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third limiting portion is also provided on both sides of the fixing plate.

5. The spring structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic limiting piece is provided with a locking hook, and when the rubber seat is connected to the butt end, the locking hook is snap-connected with the butt end.

6. The spring structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic limiting piece is provided with a reverse convex portion, and the reverse convex portion is protruding along the direction of the fixing piece.

7. The spring structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic limiting piece is provided with an anti-slip pressing portion, and the anti-slip pressing portion is arranged between the lock hook and the reverse convex portion.

8. The spring structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The spring sheet body is formed in one piece of metal.

9. The spring structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The spring sheet body is provided with a strip hole, and the strip hole is arranged between the fixing sheet and the elastic limiting sheet.

10. A connector, characterized in that: It comprises a rubber seat, on which a terminal and a spring structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 are installed; the rubber seat is connected to the butt end through the spring structure, and the terminal is electrically connected to the butt end.