Connector

By adding inverted T-shaped and L-shaped reinforcement rods to the USB connector, the problem of indistinguishable front and back plugging in the existing technology is solved, and the anti-plug damage and durability are improved, ensuring the safety of 5G equipment and users. Experience while maintaining stability in cost and appearance.

CN222261431UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27SHENZHEN KEXINCHENG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420235683.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-31
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing USB connectors cannot cope with the distinction between forward and reverse plugging, and are prone to blind plugging and reverse plugging, resulting in tongue fracture and functional hidden dangers, especially in the case of high performance requirements in 5G devices.

Method used

A connector containing a fixed structure and terminal embedding board was designed to enhance the anti-insertion destructive force by adding inverted T-shaped and L-shaped reinforcement rods to the original terminal structure, and maintain the appearance consistent through sliding connection and plastic coating. Does not affect normal operation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves the anti-plug damage, ensures that the connector is not damaged under unconventional plugging and unpluging, improves the user experience, and maintains the cost-effectiveness of the product.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of terminal connection structures, in particular to a connector which comprises a fixing structure, and a USB connector is arranged at the front end of the fixing structure. A mounting plate is arranged at the rear end of the inner side of the fixing structure; a terminal embedding plate is arranged at the front end of the mounting plate; a plurality of grooves are formed in the upper end of the terminal embedding plate; compared with the prior art, the connector has the advantages that the first reinforcing rod, the second reinforcing rod and the fixing structure are arranged, and the first reinforcing rod and the second reinforcing rod which are different in shape are additionally arranged in the original terminal structure, so that the reverse insertion destructive power can be effectively increased, and the connector is firm and durable; and the product is not damaged even if unconventional plugging is carried out, so that the user experience of consumers is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of terminal connection structures, in particular to a connector. Background Art

[0002] Terminals are components that connect devices to external conductors. 5G is a new generation of mobile communication technology, which is an extension of 4G technology. The performance goals of 5G are high data rate, reduced latency, energy saving, lower costs, increased system capacity and large-scale device connections. USB connectors are often used in communication components.

[0003] USB products cannot be plugged in either direction. In actual terminal use, blind plugging may occur. In the test of reverse and oblique plugging of the male plug, the root of the tongue is prone to breakage. Existing Molding structure products cannot cope with the above destructive test because of the glue removal and space avoidance of the middle 4P IN, which poses a functional risk. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and provides a connector.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: it includes a fixing structure, the front end of which is provided with a USB connector; the inner rear end of the fixing structure is provided with a mounting plate; the front end of the mounting plate is provided with a terminal embedding plate; the upper end of the terminal embedding plate is provided with a plurality of grooves; and a terminal structure is provided inside the terminal embedding plate.

[0006] Preferably, the fixing structure includes a fixing frame; a connecting frame is embedded in the rear end of the fixing frame; a protruding rod is provided on the upper side of the rear end of the fixing frame; a locking rod is provided on both the left and right ends of the protruding rod; a limiting block is embedded in the middle of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame; and a fixing block is provided on the upper side of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame.

[0007] Preferably, the terminal structure includes a first metal sheet, an adjacent end of the first metal sheet is provided with a placement groove, the rear end of the first metal sheet is fixedly connected to the second metal sheet, the front end of the first metal sheet is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod, and the front end of the second metal sheet is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod.

[0008] Preferably, the rear side of the upper end of the second metal sheet is in a convex state, and the second metal sheet is located inside the placement groove provided in the first metal sheet.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the first metal sheet located at the left and right ends away from the second metal sheet is fixedly connected with a first reinforcing rod, and the first reinforcing rod is arranged in an inverted T shape, and the first reinforcing rod is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the first metal sheet located at the left and right ends away from the second metal sheet is fixedly connected with a second reinforcing rod, and the second reinforcing rod is arranged in an L shape, and the second reinforcing rod is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate.

[0011] Preferably, the engaging rod and the fixing block penetrate the connecting frame, and the engaging rod and the fixing block are slidably connected to the connecting frame, and the limiting block is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate.

[0012] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this connector, by providing a first reinforcing rod, a second reinforcing rod and a fixing structure, can effectively increase the reverse insertion destructive force by adding two first reinforcing rods and second reinforcing rods of different shapes to the original terminal structure. The connector is sturdy and durable, and will not damage the product even in unconventional plugging and unplugging, thereby improving the user experience of consumers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the installation explosion structure;

[0016] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at A;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the terminal embedding plate of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the terminal structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the second reinforcing rod of the utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. USB connector;

[0022] 2. Fixed structure; 201. Fixed frame; 202. Connecting frame; 203. Protruding rod; 204. Engaging rod; 205. Limiting block; 206. Fixed block;

[0023] 3. Mounting plate; 4. Terminal embedding plate; 5. Groove;

[0024] 6. Terminal structure; 601. First metal sheet; 602. Placement groove; 603. Second metal sheet; 604. First connecting rod; 605. Second connecting rod; 606. First reinforcing rod; 607. Second reinforcing rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Reference Figure 1-6 The connector provided by the utility model includes a fixing structure 2, a USB connector 1 is provided at the front end of the fixing structure 2; a mounting plate 3 is provided at the inner rear end of the fixing structure 2; a terminal embedding plate 4 is provided at the front end of the mounting plate 3; a plurality of grooves 5 are provided at the upper end of the terminal embedding plate 4; a terminal structure 6 is provided inside the terminal embedding plate 4, the engaging rod 204 and the fixing block 206 penetrate the connecting frame 202, and the engaging rod 204 and the fixing block 206 are slidably connected to the connecting frame 202, the limiting block 205 is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate 4, the upper rear side of the second metal sheet 603 is in a convex state, and the second metal sheet 603 is located inside the placement groove 602 provided by the first metal sheet 601.

[0026] In the present embodiment 1, the fixing structure 2 comprises a fixing frame 201; a connecting frame 202 is embedded in the rear end of the fixing frame 201; a protruding rod 203 is provided on the upper side of the rear end of the fixing frame 201; a locking rod 204 is provided at both the left and right ends of the protruding rod 203; a limiting block 205 is embedded in the middle of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame 201; a fixing block 206 is provided on the upper side of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame 201, and the terminal structure 6 comprises a first metal sheet 601, and a first metal sheet 601 adjacent to a A placement groove 602 is opened at the end, the rear end of the first metal sheet 601 is fixedly connected to the second metal sheet 603, the front end of the first metal sheet 601 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 604, the front end of the second metal sheet 603 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 605, and the first metal sheet 601 located at the left and right ends away from the second metal sheet 603 is fixedly connected to the first reinforcing rod 606, and the first reinforcing rod 606 is arranged in an inverted T shape, and the first reinforcing rod 606 is slidably connected to the terminal embedded plate 4.

[0027] Specifically, first, T-shaped first reinforcing rods 606 are added to both sides of the original first metal sheet 601 to effectively increase the reverse insertion destructive force, and the product is strong and durable. Even unconventional plugging and unplugging will not damage the product, which increases the user experience of consumers. The new structure does not change the appearance of the product after being coated with plastic, and does not affect normal operation and use. The existing mold is directly used, and no new mold is opened, and the cost of the product is not increased.

[0028] The specific operation is that when installing the equipment, the formed terminal structure 6 is installed from the right rear to the front into the terminal embedding plate 4. After installation, the protruding end of the second metal sheet 603 leaks out through the groove 5. After the installation is completed, the installation plate 3 is inserted from the back to the front into the fixing frame 201 of the fixing structure 2. At this time, the limit block 205 in the fixing frame 201 is deformed to both sides and fixed in the fixing frame 201. Secondly, the connecting frame 202 is pushed from bottom to top to the outside of the fixing frame 201 until the locking rod 204 and the fixing block 206 in the fixing frame 201 are inserted into the connecting frame 202 to complete the overall installation.

[0029] In the present embodiment 1, the fixing structure 2 comprises a fixing frame 201; a connecting frame 202 is embedded in the rear end of the fixing frame 201; a protruding rod 203 is provided on the upper side of the rear end of the fixing frame 201; a locking rod 204 is provided at both the left and right ends of the protruding rod 203; a limiting block 205 is embedded in the middle of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame 201; a fixing block 206 is provided on the upper side of both the left and right ends of the fixing frame 201, and the terminal structure 6 comprises a first metal sheet 601, and a first metal sheet 601 adjacent to a A placement groove 602 is opened at the end, the rear end of the first metal sheet 601 is fixedly connected to the second metal sheet 603, the front end of the first metal sheet 601 is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 604, the front end of the second metal sheet 603 is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 605, and the first metal sheet 601 at the left and right ends away from the second metal sheet 603 is fixedly connected to the second reinforcing rod 607, and the second reinforcing rod 607 is L-shaped, and the second reinforcing rod 607 is slidably connected to the terminal embedded plate 4.

[0030] Specifically, first, L-shaped second reinforcing rods 607 are added on both sides of the original first metal sheet 601 to effectively increase the reverse insertion destructive force. The product is strong and durable, and will not be damaged even in unconventional plugging and unplugging, thereby increasing the user experience of consumers. The new structure does not change the appearance of the product after being coated with plastic, and does not affect normal operation and use. The existing mold is directly used without opening a new mold, and the cost of the product is not increased.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector, comprising a fixing structure (2), characterized in that: A USB connector (1) is provided at the front end of the fixing structure (2); A mounting plate (3) is provided at the inner rear end of the fixing structure (2); A terminal embedding plate (4) is provided at the front end of the mounting plate (3); The upper end of the terminal embedding plate (4) is provided with a plurality of grooves (5); A terminal structure (6) is provided inside the terminal embedding plate (4).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing structure (2) comprises a fixing frame (201); A connecting frame (202) is embedded at the rear end of the fixing frame (201); A protruding rod (203) is provided on the upper side of the rear end of the fixing frame (201); The left and right ends of the protruding rod (203) are both provided with engaging rods (204); Limiting blocks (205) are embedded in the middle of both left and right ends of the fixing frame (201); The upper sides of the left and right ends of the fixing frame (201) are both provided with fixing blocks (206).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal structure (6) comprises a first metal sheet (601), an adjacent end of the first metal sheet (601) is provided with a placement groove (602), the rear end of the first metal sheet (601) is fixedly connected to the second metal sheet (603), the front end of the first metal sheet (601) is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod (604), and the front end of the second metal sheet (603) is fixedly connected to the second connecting rod (605).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rear side of the upper end of the second metal sheet (603) is in a convex state, and the second metal sheet (603) is located inside the placement groove (602) provided in the first metal sheet (601).

5. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first metal sheet (601) located at the left and right ends and away from the second metal sheet (603) is fixedly connected to a first reinforcing rod (606), and the first reinforcing rod (606) is arranged in an inverted T shape. The first reinforcing rod (606) is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate (4).

6. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first metal sheet (601) located at the left and right ends and away from the second metal sheet (603) is fixedly connected to a second reinforcing rod (607), and the second reinforcing rod (607) is arranged in an L shape. The second reinforcing rod (607) is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate (4).

7. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking rod (204) and the fixing block (206) penetrate the connecting frame (202), and the locking rod (204) and the fixing block (206) are slidably connected to the connecting frame (202), and the limiting block (205) is slidably connected to the terminal embedding plate (4).