Connector locking structure

By unlocking the combination structure of the zipper, the pull-up ring blank and the locking shrapnel, the connector is quickly connected and disassembled, solving the problems of inconvenient operation and large size in the prior art, and significantly reducing the height of the connector. Meets the miniaturization needs of server devices.

CN222338692UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10成都速易联芯科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421193020.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-29
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing connectors require tool operation when splitting, and the design is not conducive to miniaturization and thinning, limiting the high demand for server devices.

Method used

Using a combined structure of unlocking loop, pull-ring blank and locking shrapnel, the arc-shaped part and inclined surface design enables quick connection and disassembly, and the spring and guide structure enables rotation and reset of the locking shrapnel, reducing the height of the connector .

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid assembly and separation of connector line ends and board ends, significantly reduces the height of the connector, meets the server's demand for device miniaturization, and improves operational convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector locking structure, which comprises an unlocking pull ring, a pull ring baffle sheet and a locking elastic sheet, and is characterized in that the unlocking pull ring is used for being mounted on the outer side of a connector wire end body in a sliding manner; the pull ring separation blade is fixedly installed on the connector wire end body, and a slide way is formed between the pull ring separation blade and the connector wire end body. The locking elastic sheet is rotatably installed on the connector wire end body and is provided with a convex hull used for being locked with a locking groove in the connector wire end body. The unlocking pull ring is provided with an arc-shaped part close to the two sides of the connector wire end body, the arc-shaped part is provided with a first inclined surface, the locking elastic sheet is provided with a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface, and a spring is installed on the connector wire end body. The connector is mainly used for realizing quick assembly and disassembly of the board end and the wire end of the connector, the size of the connector can be greatly reduced, and the requirement of a server on device miniaturization is effectively met.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the prior art, a snap-fit ​​method is generally used to achieve the connection between the connector board end and the wire end. However, when disassembling, tools are needed to unlock and disengage the connector board end and the wire end, and the operation is very inconvenient. Some connectors use a lock structure, and most of them are released by pressing the lock by hand. In the design of the lock structure, it must reserve enough space for fingers to press, which is not conducive to the development and application of miniaturization and thinness of products.

[0003] Service providers calculate fees based on the space occupied by the server, so the size requirements for components in the server are miniaturization and convenience, especially height. Existing high-speed connectors on the market are either too high in size or inconvenient to operate, which greatly limits the development of server miniaturization. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connector locking structure, which is mainly used to realize the rapid assembly and disassembly of the connector board end and the wire end, can greatly reduce the height of the connector, and effectively solve the demand of the server for miniaturization of the device.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A connector locking structure, comprising:

[0007] An unlocking pull ring, the unlocking pull ring is used to be slidably mounted on the outside of the connector wire end body;

[0008] A pull ring baffle, which is fixedly mounted on the connector wire end body and forms a slideway between the connector wire end body;

[0009] A locking spring, which is rotatably mounted on the connector wire end body and has a convex bump for locking with a locking groove on the connector board end body;

[0010] Among them, the unlocking pull ring is provided with an arc-shaped portion near the two sides of the connector wire end body, the arc-shaped portion is provided with a first inclined surface, and the locking spring sheet is provided with a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface. A spring is installed on the connector wire end body, and the spring is connected to the unlocking pull ring and is used to push the unlocking pull ring to reset. After the first inclined surface on the unlocking pull ring contacts the second inclined surface on the locking spring sheet, the locking spring sheet rotates.

[0011] Among them, the unlocking pull ring includes a connecting part and an extension part arranged at both ends of the connecting part, the extension part extends into the slide, the end of the arc-shaped extension part is close to one side of the connector wire end body, the upper and lower sides of the extension part are provided with limit blocks, and the connector wire end body is provided with a fixing groove, and the fixing groove is provided with two limit parts, and a first limit area is formed between the two limit parts, and the limit block is located in the first limit area.

[0012] Furthermore, a hanging platform is arranged in the fixing groove near the limiting part, and a second limiting area is formed between the limiting part and the fixing groove. The pull ring baffle comprises a main body and a fixing claw arranged on the main body, and the fixing claw is buckled on the limiting part.

[0013] Wherein, a first guiding inclined surface is arranged on the hanging platform, and a second guiding inclined surface is arranged on the fixing claw.

[0014] Furthermore, a clearance groove is provided on the side of the connector wire end body, the locking spring is rotatably installed in the clearance groove, the spring is fixedly installed in the clearance groove, and the arc portion extends into the clearance groove.

[0015] Preferably, a vertical blocking piece extending into the clearance groove is provided on the extension portion, one end of the spring contacts the clearance groove, and the other end contacts the vertical blocking piece.

[0016] The locking spring is rotatably installed in the clearance groove of the connector wire end body through a pin.

[0017] In some embodiments, a stopper is provided on the connector wire end body at the clearance groove, and a reset spring is provided on the locking spring, and the reset spring contacts the stopper.

[0018] Wherein, the unlocking pull ring is connected with a pull strap.

[0019] Furthermore, a guide structure is provided on the locking spring sheet near the convex portion.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The utility model can realize the quick connection and disassembly of the connector line end and the board end in actual use. By pulling the unlocking pull ring, the arc-shaped portion on the unlocking pull ring contacts the locking spring sheet, and under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the locking spring sheet can rotate around the hinge point, so that the convex bump on the locking spring sheet is matched or disengaged with the locking groove on the connector board end body, and reset under the action of the spring after loosening the unlocking pull ring; the utility model is used to be arranged on both sides of the connector line end body in actual use, and does not need to occupy space in the thickness, so that the structure of the connector is more miniaturized; the utility model is mainly used to realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the connector board end and the line end, which can greatly reduce the height of the connector and effectively solve the server's demand for miniaturization of devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the implementation mode will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the matching relationship between the connector wire end body and the connector board end body of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation relationship between the utility model and the connector wire end body.

[0025] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 1 The overall structure diagram after the pull ring baffle is removed.

[0026] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram in the middle.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the state in which the locking spring of the utility model is located in the yielding groove.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the unlocking pull ring of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the locking spring of the utility model.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] 101-connector wire end body, 102-connector board end body, 103-unlocking pull ring, 104-pull ring baffle, 105-locking spring, 106-locking groove, 107-convex bump, 108-arc-shaped portion, 109-first inclined surface, 110-second inclined surface, 111-spring, 112-extension portion, 113-limiting block, 114-fixing groove, 115-limiting portion, 116-hanging table, 117-fixing claw, 118-body, 119-first guide inclined surface, 120-giving groove, 121-vertical baffle, 122-pin, 123-blocking portion, 124-reset spring, 125-pull belt, 126-connecting portion, 127-guide structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0037] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the embodiments of the present utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the embodiments of the present utility model can repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and this repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0038] The embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 The present embodiment discloses a connector locking structure, including an unlocking pull ring 103, a pull ring baffle 104 and a locking spring 105, wherein the unlocking pull ring 103 is slidably mounted on the outer side of the connector wire end body 101; the pull ring baffle 104 is fixedly mounted on the connector wire end body 101 and forms a slideway with the connector wire end body 101; the locking spring 105 is rotatably mounted on the connector wire end body 101 and has a convex bump 107 for locking with the upper locking groove 106;

[0040] Among them, the unlocking pull ring 103 has an arc-shaped portion 108 at the position close to the two sides of the connector wire end body 101, and the arc-shaped portion 108 has a first inclined surface 109. The locking spring sheet 105 has a second inclined surface 110 corresponding to the first inclined surface 109. A spring 111 is installed on the connector wire end body 101. After the spring 111 is connected to the unlocking pull ring 103, it is used to push the unlocking pull ring 103 to reset. After the first inclined surface 109 on the unlocking pull ring 103 contacts the second inclined surface 110 on the locking spring sheet 105, the locking spring sheet 105 rotates.

[0041] The utility model can realize the quick connection and disassembly of the connector wire end and the board end in actual use. By pulling the unlocking pull ring 103, the arc portion 108 on the unlocking pull ring 103 is in contact with the locking spring 105, and under the action of the first inclined surface 109 and the second inclined surface 110, the locking spring 105 can rotate around the hinge point, so that the convex bump 107 on the locking spring 105 is matched or disengaged with the locking groove 106 on the connector board end body 102, and the unlocking pull ring 103 is reset under the action of the spring 111 after loosening; the utility model is used to be set on both sides of the connector wire end body 101 in actual use, and does not need to occupy the space in thickness (height), so that the structure of the connector is more miniaturized; the utility model is mainly used to realize the quick assembly and disassembly of the connector board end and the wire end, which can greatly reduce the height of the connector and effectively solve the server's demand for miniaturization of devices. The formation of a slideway can make the unlocking pull ring 103 more stable when moving.

[0042] Among them, the unlocking pull ring 103 includes a connecting portion 126 and an extension portion 112 arranged at both ends of the connecting portion 126, the extension portion 112 extends into the slide, and the end of the extension portion 112 of the arc portion 108 is close to one side of the connector wire end body 101, and the upper and lower sides of the extension portion 112 are provided with limit blocks 113, and the connector wire end body 101 is provided with a fixing groove 114, and two limit portions 115 are provided in the fixing groove 114, and a first limit area is formed between the two limit portions 115, and the limit block 113 is located in the first limit area.

[0043] In actual use, the pull ring baffle 104 is connected to the connector wire end body 101 to form a slideway, so that the extension part 112 slides smoothly in the slideway, and the limit block 113 can move in the first limit area to limit the travel of the unlocking pull ring 103.

[0044] Among them, a hanging platform 116 is arranged in the fixing groove 114 near the position of the limiting part 115, and a second limiting area is formed between the limiting part 115 and the fixing groove 114. The pull ring baffle 104 includes a body 118 and a fixing claw 117 arranged on the body 118, and the fixing claw 117 is buckled on the limiting part 115. In this way, in actual use, the pull ring baffle 104 is assembled in the groove formed on the inner side of the limiting part 115 by sliding, and the hanging platform 116 can limit the pull ring baffle 104, improve the tightness of the fit, and avoid the situation of slipping out.

[0045] In actual use, a first guiding bevel 119 is provided on the hanging platform 116, and a second guiding bevel is provided on the fixing claw 117. The first guiding bevel 119 and the second guiding bevel can facilitate assembly.

[0046] A clearance groove 120 is provided on the side of the connector terminal body 101 , the locking spring 105 is rotatably installed in the clearance groove 120 , the spring 111 is fixedly installed in the clearance groove 120 , and the arc portion 108 extends into the clearance groove 120 .

[0047] The provided clearance groove 120 can realize the concealed installation of the locking spring piece 105 .

[0048] Among them, a vertical baffle 121 extending into the give way groove 120 is provided on the extension portion 112, one end of the spring 111 contacts the give way groove 120, and the other end contacts the vertical baffle 121. After the vertical baffle 121 contacts the spring 111, the unlocking pull ring 103 is reset.

[0049] Among them, the locking spring piece 105 is rotatably installed in the yield groove 120 of the connector wire end body 101 through the pin 122. During disassembly, when the first inclined surface 109 on the unlocking pull ring 103 contacts the second inclined surface 110 on the locking spring piece 105, the locking spring piece 105 can be rotated around the pin 122, and the locking state of the locking spring piece 105 and the locking groove 106 on the connector board end body 102 can be released; after the unlocking pull ring 103 is released, the unlocking pull ring 103 is reset under the action of the spring 111, and at this time, the first inclined surface 109 and the second inclined surface 110 are disengaged, and at this time, the locking spring piece 105 can be reset.

[0050] Among them, the connector wire end body 101 has a stopper 123 located at the yield groove 120, and a reset spring 124 is provided on the locking spring 105, and the reset spring 124 is in contact with the stopper 123; by bringing the reset spring 124 into contact with the inner side of the stopper 123, the locking spring 105 can be automatically reset.

[0051] Furthermore, the unlocking pull ring 103 is connected with a pull belt 125 to facilitate the operator to drive the unlocking pull ring 103 .

[0052] A guide structure 127 is provided on the locking spring piece 105 near the convex bump 107 , so as to facilitate the convex bump 107 on the locking spring piece 105 to cooperate with the locking groove 106 on the connector board end body 102 .

[0053] The utility model arranges the locking structure on the left and right sides of the connector wire end body 101, which will not increase the height direction of the connector, can effectively reduce the fit of the product, and at the same time, can reduce the height of the connector to half the height of the traditional slim SAS connector.

[0054] In this embodiment, the spring 111 is provided to reset the unlocking pull ring 103, and prevents it from slipping out from the side under the action of the pull ring stopper 104; by driving the unlocking pull ring 103 to move, the locking spring 105 rotates along the axis of the pin 122 under the cooperation of the first inclined surface 109 and the second inclined surface 110, so that the convex bump 107 on the locking spring 105 is lifted, thereby achieving the purpose of rapid unlocking; the stopper 123 is provided to support the purpose of providing a support point for the reset force of the locking spring 105. The hanging platform 116 and the second limiting area formed can limit the freedom of the pull ring stopper 104.

[0055] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It should be pointed out that any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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 locking structure, characterized in that: include: An unlocking pull ring, the unlocking pull ring is used to be slidably mounted on the outside of the connector wire end body; A pull ring baffle, which is fixedly mounted on the connector wire end body and forms a slideway between the connector wire end body; A locking spring, which is rotatably mounted on the connector wire end body and has a convex bump for locking with a locking groove on the connector board end body; Among them, the unlocking pull ring is provided with an arc-shaped portion near the two sides of the connector wire end body, the arc-shaped portion is provided with a first inclined surface, and the locking spring sheet is provided with a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface. A spring is installed on the connector wire end body, and the spring is connected to the unlocking pull ring and is used to push the unlocking pull ring to reset. After the first inclined surface on the unlocking pull ring contacts the second inclined surface on the locking spring sheet, the locking spring sheet rotates.

2. A connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking pull ring includes a connecting portion and an extension portion arranged at both ends of the connecting portion, the extension portion extends into the slideway, the end of the arc-shaped extension portion is close to one side of the connector wire end body, the upper and lower sides of the extension portion are provided with limit blocks, and the connector wire end body is provided with a fixing groove, and the fixing groove is provided with two limit portions, and a first limit area is formed between the two limit portions, and the limit block is located in the first limit area.

3. A connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hanging platform is arranged in the fixing groove near the limiting part, and a second limiting area is formed between the limiting part and the fixing groove. The pull ring baffle comprises a main body and a fixing claw arranged on the main body, and the fixing claw is buckled and mounted on the limiting part.

4. A connector locking structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first guiding inclined surface is arranged on the hanging platform, and a second guiding inclined surface is arranged on the fixing claw.

5. A connector locking structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A clearance groove is arranged on the side of the connector wire end body, the locking spring is rotatably installed in the clearance groove, the spring is fixedly installed in the clearance groove, and the arc portion extends into the clearance groove.

6. A connector locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The extension part is provided with a vertical blocking piece extending into the giving way groove, one end of the spring contacts the giving way groove, and the other end contacts the vertical blocking piece.

7. A connector locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking spring is rotatably installed in the clearance groove of the connector wire end body through the pin.

8. A connector locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A stopper is provided on the connector wire end body at the giving way slot, and a reset spring is arranged on the locking spring, and the reset spring contacts the stopper.

9. The connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking pull ring is connected with a drawstring.

10. The connector locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide structure is arranged on the locking spring sheet near the convex portion.