Flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector for clamping connection

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamping connection FPC connector comprising a body, one end of the body is internally provided with a transverse slot, the transverse slot does not penetrate through the outer surface of the body, the side surface of the body is provided with a cover, the side surface of one end of the body close to the transverse slot is provided with a first insertion port in a penetrating manner, and the first insertion port is provided with a second insertion port in a penetrating manner. A second insertion opening is formed in the side surface of the end, close to the transverse insertion groove, of the body in a penetrating mode, a top buckling opening is formed in the side surface of one end of the second insertion opening, an elastic structure is arranged between the body and the cover, and the cover is clamped through the elastic structure so that the cover can be locked. According to the FPC connector in clamping connection, through the structural design of the elastic walls and the barbs on the two sides of the body and the elasticity of the material, a set of stamping die can be omitted, the production cost is reduced, meanwhile, due to the simple structure, various assembling steps can be omitted when the PFC connector is assembled, the time consumed for assembling parts into a finished product is shortened, and the production efficiency is improved. And the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to an FPC connector with a snap-on connection. Background Art

[0002] When connecting the screen or other circuit components, it is inevitable to use connecting wires, and FPC is an important component for connecting them. FPC is a flexible printed circuit board used to connect circuits. It can be connected to other circuits or components through FPC connectors. They usually adopt a plug-in design so that the connection between lines can be easily connected and disconnected, but the common PFC connector assembly process is very complicated, and the complex design will increase the manufacturing and assembly processes and reduce production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a FPC connector with a snap-on connection to solve the problem in the above background technology that the FPC connector is complex in design and thus difficult and time-consuming to manufacture.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a snap-on FPC connector, comprising a body, a transverse slot is provided inside one end of the body, and the transverse slot does not penetrate the outer surface of the body, and a cover is provided on the side surface of the body, a first insertion port is provided through the side surface of the body close to the transverse slot, and an inclined groove is provided on the side surface of the first insertion port away from the transverse slot, a second insertion port is provided through the side surface of the body close to the transverse slot, and a top snap-fit ​​port is provided on the side surface of one end of the second insertion port, and an elastic structure is provided between the body and the cover, and the cover is clamped by the elastic structure so that the cover can be locked.

[0005] Preferably, the elastic structure includes: an elastic wall, the elastic wall is fixedly mounted on both sides of the main body, and a barb is fixedly mounted on one end of the elastic wall away from the transverse slot, a cover is rotatably mounted between the elastic walls, and protruding shafts are fixedly mounted on both sides of the cover, and the side surface of the protruding shaft fits with the outer surface of the barb.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, through the structural design of the elastic wall and the barb and the elasticity of the material, a set of stamping dies can be saved, and at the same time, the assembly process of assembling PFC can be reduced, and more numerous assembly steps can be eliminated, which greatly improves production capacity and saves time, while reducing production costs.

[0007] Preferably, a clamping block is fixedly mounted on one end of the cover away from the body, and the clamping block is engaged with the side surface of the elastic wall.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, after the cover is rotated, the cover can be fixed between the elastic walls by the elasticity of the clamping block and the elastic walls.

[0009] Preferably, a first metal spring is provided inside the main body and inserted inside the second insertion port, a contact point of the first metal spring is located inside the transverse slot, and an end of the first metal spring away from the cover is engaged with the top snap-fit ​​port.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the first metal spring sheet can be fixed inside the second insertion port through the top snap-fitting opening and the elastic characteristics of the first metal spring sheet, so that the metal contact of the first metal spring sheet can be positioned in the horizontal slot, and the inserted connector can accurately contact the metal contact of the first metal spring sheet.

[0011] Preferably, a second metal spring is inserted into the body, and the second metal spring is located inside the first insertion port, and a metal contact of the second metal spring is located inside the transverse insertion slot.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the metal contact of the second metal spring can be located inside the transverse slot, so that when the connecting piece is inserted into the transverse slot, the metal contact of the second metal spring can accurately contact the connecting piece.

[0013] Preferably, an elastic hook is provided at one end of the second metal spring sheet close to the cover, and a circular column is fixedly installed at one end of the cover close to the protruding shaft, a through hole is opened at one end of the cover close to the protruding shaft, and an elastic hook is inserted into the through hole, the elastic hook is engaged with the circular column, and the circular column is eccentrically designed inside the cover.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic hook can be buckled with the circular column so that the cover will not fall off when rotating. At the same time, the elastic hook can be lifted up by the eccentric design of the circular column, so that the second metal spring can clamp and fix the inserted connector.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the first insertion opening in the main body away from the transverse insertion slot is designed to be inclined, and the inclined design of the first insertion opening is engaged with the second metal spring.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the second metal spring piece is fixed by engaging one end of the second metal spring piece with the inclined surface of the first insertion port and cooperating with the engagement of the elastic hook with the circular column.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the FPC connector with snap-fit ​​connection:

[0018] 1. Through the structural design of the elastic wall and barbs on both sides of the body and the elasticity of the material itself, a set of stamping dies can be reduced, reducing the production cost. At the same time, the simple structure can save numerous assembly steps when assembling the PFC connector, increase the time consumed by assembling parts into finished products, and improve production efficiency;

[0019] 2. During assembly, the first metal spring and the second metal spring can be respectively inserted into the first insertion opening and the second insertion opening, so that the metal contacts of the first metal spring and the second metal spring can be accurately located inside the transverse slot, and the second metal spring can be engaged with the first insertion opening, the elastic hook and the circular column to restrict the cover inside the body, so that the cover will not fall out when rotating;

[0020] 3. As the cover rotates, it will rotate around the circular column as the axis, so that the side surface of the cover fits the body. Through the eccentric design of the circular column and the cover, the cover can lift the elastic hook, so that the end of the second metal spring located inside the transverse slot is deformed and moved, and the connector inserted into the transverse slot is clamped, so that the connector will not easily run out of the body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the body and the cover of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body and the elastic wall of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cutaway three-dimensional structure of the body and the cover of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second metal spring and the elastic hook of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first metal spring of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover and the circular column of the utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1. body; 2. elastic wall; 3. barb; 4. transverse slot; 5. cover; 6. protruding shaft; 7. through hole; 8. first metal spring; 9. second metal spring; 10. first insertion port; 11. elastic hook; 12. second insertion port; 13. top buckle port; 14. block; 15. round column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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 in 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.

[0029] See also Figure 1-6 The utility model provides a technical solution: an FPC connector with a snap-on connection, comprising a body 1, a transverse slot 4 is provided inside one end of the body 1, and the transverse slot 4 does not penetrate the outer surface of the body 1, and a cover 5 is provided on the side surface of the body 1, a first insertion port 10 is penetrated on the side surface of the end of the body 1 close to the transverse slot 4, and an inclined groove is provided on the side surface of the end of the first insertion port 10 away from the transverse slot 4, a second insertion port 12 is penetrated on the side surface of the end of the body 1 close to the transverse slot 4, and a top buckling port 13 is provided on the side surface of one end of the second insertion port 12, an elastic structure is provided between the body 1 and the cover 5, and the cover 5 is clamped by the elastic structure so that the cover 5 can be locked, and the elastic structure comprises: an elastic wall 2, the elastic wall 2 is fixedly mounted on both sides of the body 1, and the end of the elastic wall 2 away from the transverse slot 4 is fixedly mounted with a barb 3, a cover 5 is rotatably mounted between the elastic walls 2, and protruding shafts 6 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the cover 5, and the side surface of the protruding shaft 6 is in contact with the outer surface of the barb 3.

[0030] Through the design of the elastic wall 2 and the barb 3 and the elastic properties of the material, the molds needed for PEG stamping when making the main body 1 can be reduced, the equipment required for production can be eliminated, the production cost can be reduced, and the time required for installing the PEG can be saved. At the same time, the design of the elastic wall 2 and the barb 3 can make the installation of the cover 5 easier, and the cover 5 can be removed by deformation of the elastic wall 2.

[0031] A clamping block 14 is fixedly mounted on one end of the cover 5 away from the body 1 , and the clamping block 14 is engaged with the side surface of the elastic wall 2 .

[0032] After the cover 5 rotates, the block 14 can be driven to move together, and the protruding shaft 6 fits with the side surface of the barb 3, so that the block 14 is stuck in the elastic wall 2 after the cover 5 rotates into place, thereby fixing the cover 5.

[0033] A first metal spring 8 is disposed inside the body 1 and inserted into the second insertion port 12 . The contact of the first metal spring 8 is located inside the transverse insertion slot 4 , and one end of the first metal spring 8 away from the cover 5 is engaged with the top snap-fit ​​port 13 .

[0034] By inserting the first metal spring 8 into the second insertion port 12, the first metal spring 8 is snapped into the top snap-fit ​​port 13, and at the same time, the metal contact of the first metal spring 8 can be fixed inside the main body 1, so that the component can accurately contact the first metal spring 8 after being inserted into the transverse slot 4.

[0035] A second metal spring 9 is inserted into the body 1 , and the second metal spring 9 is located inside the first insertion port 10 , and a metal contact point of the second metal spring 9 is located inside the transverse insertion slot 4 .

[0036] By inserting the second metal spring sheet 9 into the first insertion port 10, one end of the first insertion port 10 is engaged with the second metal spring sheet 9, so that the metal contact of the second metal spring sheet 9 is fixed inside the transverse slot 4, so that the inserted component can accurately contact the second metal spring sheet 9 inside the transverse slot 4.

[0037] An elastic hook 11 is provided at one end of the second metal spring sheet 9 close to the cover 5, and a circular column 15 is fixedly installed at one end of the cover 5 close to the protruding shaft 6. A through hole 7 is opened at one end of the cover 5 close to the protruding shaft 6, and an elastic hook 11 is inserted into the through hole 7. The elastic hook 11 is engaged with the circular column 15, and the circular column 15 is eccentrically designed in the cover 5.

[0038] When the second metal spring sheet 9 is inserted into the first insertion port 10, the elastic hook 11 will engage with the circular column 15, so that the cover 5 is fixed to the inner side of the main body 1 and can rotate at the same time. After the cover 5 rotates, the cover 5 will lift the elastic hook 11 with the circular column 15 as the axis, so that the end of the second metal spring sheet 9 located inside the transverse slot 4 is deformed, and the component inserted into the transverse slot 4 is fixed so that the component will not fall out easily.

[0039] One end of the first insertion opening 10 in the body 1 away from the transverse insertion slot 4 is designed to be inclined, and the inclined design of the first insertion opening 10 is engaged with the second metal spring 9 .

[0040] The second metal spring sheet 9 is inserted into the first insertion port 10 so as to engage with the inclined surface of one end of the first insertion port 10 . The elastic hook 11 and the circular column 15 are engaged with each other so that the cover 5 and the second metal spring sheet 9 can engage with each other, so that the cover 5 can be fixed and rotated at the same time.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An FPC connector for snap-fit ​​connection, comprising a body (1), a transverse slot (4) is provided inside one end of the body (1), and the transverse slot (4) does not penetrate the outer surface of the body (1), and a cover (5) is provided on the side surface of the body (1), a first insertion opening (10) is provided through the side surface of one end of the body (1) close to the transverse slot (4), and an inclined groove is provided on the side surface of one end of the first insertion opening (10) away from the transverse slot (4), a second insertion opening (12) is provided through the side surface of one end of the body (1) close to the transverse slot (4), and a top buckle opening (13) is provided on the side surface of one end of the second insertion opening (12), characterized in that: An elastic structure is provided between the body (1) and the cover (5), and the cover (5) is clamped by the elastic structure so that the cover (5) can be locked.

2. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic structure comprises: elastic walls (2), the elastic walls (2) being fixedly mounted on both sides of the body (1), and a barb (3) being fixedly mounted on one end of the elastic wall (2) away from the transverse slot (4), a cover (5) being rotatably mounted between the elastic walls (2), and protruding shafts (6) being fixedly mounted on both sides of the cover (5), and the side surfaces of the protruding shafts (6) being in contact with the outer surfaces of the barbs (3).

3. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping block (14) is fixedly mounted on one end of the cover (5) away from the body (1), and the clamping block (14) is engaged with the side surface of the elastic wall (2).

4. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first metal spring (8) is arranged inside the body (1), and the first metal spring (8) is inserted inside the second insertion opening (12), a contact point of the first metal spring (8) is located inside the transverse slot (4), and an end of the first metal spring (8) away from the cover (5) is engaged with the top buckle opening (13).

5. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second metal spring (9) is inserted into the interior of the body (1), the second metal spring (9) is located inside the first insertion opening (10), and the metal contact of the second metal spring (9) is located inside the transverse slot (4).

6. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 5, characterized in that: An elastic hook (11) is provided at one end of the second metal spring sheet (9) close to the cover (5), and a circular column (15) is fixedly mounted at one end of the cover (5) close to the protruding shaft (6). A through hole (7) is provided at one end of the cover (5) close to the protruding shaft (6), and an elastic hook (11) is inserted into the through hole (7). The elastic hook (11) is engaged with the circular column (15), and the circular column (15) is eccentrically designed inside the cover (5).

7. The FPC connector with snap-on connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the first insertion opening (10) in the main body (1) away from the transverse slot (4) is designed to be inclined, and the inclined design of the first insertion opening (10) is engaged with the second metal spring (9).

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