Connector assembly alignment tool
By designing connector assembly and positioning tooling with multiple mounting slots, the problem that the positioning structure in the prior art cannot position multiple connectors at the same time is solved, and efficient and accurate connector installation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421227300.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-31
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the positioning structure cannot position multiple SMP connectors and multiple pin connectors at the same time, resulting in cumbersome installation process and low efficiency.
A connector assembly and positioning tooling is designed, including mounting structures and fixing structures. A plurality of first mounting grooves are provided in the installation structure for SMP connector installation and the second mounting groove are used for multi-row pin connector installation, and the fixing structure is detachably connected to the mounting structure for fixing the connector.
Through this tooling, multiple SMP connectors and multi-line pin connectors can be positioned and fixed at the same time, which improves installation accuracy and efficiency, is convenient to operate and has good practicality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of connector assembly equipment, and in particular relates to a connector assembly alignment tool. Background Art
[0002] A connector is a detachable component installed on a cable or device for electrical connection of a transmission line system. Connectors play an indispensable role in the communications era and are widely used in various fields such as transportation, network, and medical treatment. Connectors include multi-row pin connectors, SMP connectors, multi-row female connectors, and many more.
[0003] In the prior art, multi-row pin connectors and SMP connectors are usually installed on circuit boards. During the installation process, multiple multi-row pin connectors or SMP connectors may be used. In order to ensure the installation accuracy of the multi-row pin connector or SMP connector, multiple positioning structures need to be used simultaneously to fix the position of the multi-row pin connector or SMP connector, which results in cumbersome operation, low work efficiency and poor practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model provides a connector assembly alignment tool, which aims to solve the problem that the positioning structure used in the prior art cannot simultaneously position a plurality of SMP connectors and a multi-row pin connector.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a connector assembly alignment tool, comprising:
[0006] The mounting structure has a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove; the first mounting groove is multiple in number, each of which is used for mounting an SMP connector; the second mounting groove is used for mounting a multi-row pin connector;
[0007] A fixing structure is detachably connected to the mounting structure, and the fixing structure is used to fix each SMP connector and the multi-row pin connector on the mounting structure.
[0008] In a possible implementation, the installation structure includes:
[0009] A support platform, wherein the upper end surface of the support platform is provided with a plurality of connecting columns;
[0010] The mounting seat is arranged on the support platform and connected to the support platform through the connecting columns. The first mounting grooves and the second mounting grooves are arranged on the mounting seat.
[0011] In a possible implementation, the first mounting slot includes:
[0012] The first sub-groove is an arc-shaped structure for placing the SMP connector;
[0013] The second sub-groove is communicated with the first sub-groove.
[0014] In a possible implementation, the first sub-trough includes an upper trough body and a lower trough body, the upper trough body is located above the lower trough body, and the diameter of the upper trough body is greater than the diameter of the lower trough body.
[0015] In a possible implementation, the fixing structure includes:
[0016] A body having a snap-in slot for fixing a multi-row pin connector;
[0017] There are multiple fixing posts, each of which is arranged on the main body, and each of the fixing posts is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the first mounting grooves, and is used to fix the SMP connector in each of the first mounting grooves.
[0018] In a possible implementation, the snap-in groove includes a snap-in limit portion and a connecting end portion, and two connecting ends are provided. The two connecting ends are respectively arranged at two ends of the snap-in limit portion, and the two connecting ends are connected to the snap-in limit portion.
[0019] In a possible implementation manner, a ceramic plate is disposed on the bottom surfaces of the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove.
[0020] The beneficial effect of the connector assembly alignment tooling provided by the utility model is that: compared with the prior art, a plurality of first mounting grooves are provided on the mounting structure for installation of SMP connectors, and a second mounting groove is also provided for installation of multi-row pin connectors. The fixing structure is detachably connected to the mounting structure, and the fixing structure is used to fix each SMP connector and multi-row pin connector on the mounting structure, thereby ensuring that the position of each SMP connector and multi-row pin connector is fixed. In the present application, by providing a plurality of first mounting grooves for installation of SMP connectors on the mounting structure, a second mounting groove for installation of multi-row pin connectors is also provided, and at the same time, a fixing structure is also provided, and the fixing structure is detachably connected to the mounting structure, and the fixing structure fixes each SMP connector and multi-row pin connector on the mounting structure, thereby ensuring that the position of each SMP connector and multi-row pin connector remains unchanged during the installation process through the mounting structure and the fixing structure, ensuring the installation accuracy, convenient operation, and good practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connector assembly alignment tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connector assembly alignment tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a mounting base for a connector assembly alignment tool provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the matching structure of the support platform and the connecting column of the connector assembly alignment tool provided in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the fixing structure of the connector assembly alignment tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the fixing structure of the connector assembly alignment tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .
[0027] Description of reference numerals:
[0028] 10. Installation structure; 11. Support platform; 12. Installation seat; 121. First installation slot; 1211. Upper slot body; 1212. Lower slot body; 1213. Second sub-slot; 122. Second installation slot; 13. Connecting column; 20. Fixed structure; 21. Main body; 211. Snap-in slot; 2111. Snap-in limit portion; 2112. Connection end; 212. Observation hole; 22. Fixed column; 30. SMP connector; 40. Multi-row pin connector; 50. Ceramic board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0030] It should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “length”, “width”, “height”, “thickness”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, “head” and “tail” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention.
[0031] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms such as "installation", "connection", "fixation", "setting" 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 or an electrical connection; 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 this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0032] 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 addition, the meaning of "multiple" and "several" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0033] Please also read Figures 1 to 6 , the connector assembly alignment tool provided by the utility model is now described. The connector assembly alignment tool comprises a mounting structure 10 and a fixing structure 20. The mounting structure 10 has a first mounting groove 121 and a second mounting groove 122. There are multiple first mounting grooves 121, and each first mounting groove 121 is used for mounting an SMP connector 30. The second mounting groove 122 is used for mounting a multi-row pin connector 40. The fixing structure 20 is detachably connected to the mounting structure 10, and the fixing structure 20 is used to fix each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 on the mounting structure 10.
[0034] Compared with the prior art, the connector assembly alignment tool provided in the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a plurality of first mounting grooves 121 on the mounting structure 10 for mounting the SMP connector 30, and a second mounting groove 122 for mounting the multi-row pin connector 40. The fixing structure 20 is detachably connected to the mounting structure 10, and the fixing structure 20 is used to fix each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 on the mounting structure 10, so as to ensure that the position of each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 is fixed. In the present application, a plurality of first mounting grooves 121 for installing the SMP connector 30 are provided on the mounting structure 10, and a second mounting groove 122 for installing the multi-row pin connector 40 is also provided. At the same time, a fixing structure 20 is also provided. The fixing structure 20 is detachably connected to the mounting structure 10, and the fixing structure 20 fixes each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 on the mounting structure 10, so that the mounting structure 10 and the fixing structure 20 ensure that the position of each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 remains unchanged during the installation process, thereby ensuring the installation accuracy, convenient operation, and good practicality.
[0035] Specifically, the SMP connector 30, also known as the GPO connector, can operate in a frequency range up to 40G. It has the characteristics of compact structure, high practical frequency, fast connection, and strong shock resistance. It is widely used in array antennas, satellite communications, radars, and other occasions. The SMP connector 30 is small in size and suitable for high-density installation; it has a wide frequency range and is suitable for high-performance applications; it can connect and disconnect quickly, shortening the installation time of equipment; blind mating is suitable for system-to-system interconnection; it has a certain amount of floating, which can eliminate printed circuits and errors. The SMP connector 30 can be matched with a very wide range of cables, including soft and semi-rigid cables of various specifications. It is usually used for high-frequency coaxial modules and printed circuit (PCB) interconnections.
[0036] A multi-row pin connector 40 is a connector commonly used on printed circuit boards (PCBs). Its name comes from its design shape, which is a plurality of metal pins or pins arranged in a row. It is usually used to connect electronic components, cables or wiring harnesses to circuit boards to provide power, signal and control transmission for the circuit boards. Multi-row pin connectors 40 can have different numbers and arrangements of pins to meet the needs of different applications.
[0037] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Figure 4 The mounting structure 10 includes a support platform 11 and a mounting seat 12. The upper end surface of the support platform 11 is provided with a plurality of connecting columns 13. The mounting seat 12 is disposed on the support platform 11 and is connected to the support platform 11 through the connecting columns 13. The first mounting grooves 121 and the second mounting grooves 122 are disposed on the mounting seat 12. In this embodiment, a plurality of connecting columns 13 are disposed on the support platform 11, and the mounting seat 12 is connected to the support platform 11 through the connecting columns 13.
[0038] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The first installation groove 121 includes a first sub-groove and a second sub-groove 1213. The first sub-groove is an arc-shaped structure for placing the SMP connector 30. The second sub-groove 1213 is connected to the first sub-groove. In this embodiment, a radio frequency needle is provided on the SMP connector 30, and the radio frequency needle is located in the second sub-groove 1213, which is convenient for completing the welding of the radio frequency needle of the SMP connector 30. Preferably, the second sub-groove 1213 is a rectangular parallelepiped groove.
[0039] In some embodiments, see Figure 3, the first sub-trough includes an upper trough body 1211 and a lower trough body 1212. The upper trough body 1211 is located above the lower trough body 1212, and the diameter of the upper trough body 1211 is greater than the diameter of the lower trough body 1212. In this embodiment, the upper trough body 1211 is located above the lower trough body 1212, and the diameter of the upper trough body 1211 is greater than the diameter of the lower trough body 1212, so that the upper trough body 1211 and the lower trough body 1212 form a step shape, which is convenient for placing and taking the SMP connector 30.
[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The fixing structure 20 includes a body 21 and a fixing column 22. The body 21 has a snap-in groove 211 for fixing the multi-row pin connector 40. There are multiple fixing columns 22, each of which is arranged on the body 21, and each of which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the first mounting grooves 121, and is used to fix the SMP connector 30 in each of the first mounting grooves 121. In this embodiment, a snap-in groove 211 is provided on the body 21, and the snap-in groove 211 is used to fix the multi-row pin connector 40. A plurality of fixing columns 22 are also provided on the body 21, and each of which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the first mounting grooves 121, so that the SMP connector 30 in each of the first mounting grooves 121 is fixed by each of the fixing columns 22.
[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 The clamping groove 211 includes a clamping limit portion 2111 and a connecting end portion 2112. Two connecting ends 2112 are provided. The two connecting ends 2112 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the clamping limit portion 2111, and the two connecting ends 2112 are connected to the clamping limit portion 2111. Specifically, the two connecting ends 2112 and the clamping limit portion 2111 are in an I-shaped structure. In this embodiment, the connecting ends 2112 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the clamping limit portion 2111, and whether the multi-row connector is installed in place can be observed through the two connecting ends 2112.
[0042] Preferably, the body 21 is further provided with a plurality of observation holes 212 , each observation hole 212 being provided corresponding to each first installation slot 121 , and being used for observing whether the SMP connector 30 in each first installation slot 121 is installed in place.
[0043] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 A ceramic plate 50 is disposed on the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 121 and the second mounting groove 122. In this embodiment, during the installation and welding process of each SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40, the ceramic plate 50 acts as a solder resist, thereby ensuring the welding effect of the SMP connector 30 and the multi-row pin connector 40 and improving the installation accuracy.
[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. 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. The connector assembly alignment tool is characterized by: include: The mounting structure has a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove; the first mounting groove is multiple in number, each of which is used for mounting an SMP connector; the second mounting groove is used for mounting a multi-row pin connector; A fixing structure is detachably connected to the mounting structure, and the fixing structure is used to fix each SMP connector and the multi-row pin connector on the mounting structure.
2. The connector assembly alignment tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting structure comprises: A support platform, wherein the upper end surface of the support platform is provided with a plurality of connecting columns; The mounting seat is arranged on the support platform and connected to the support platform through the connecting columns. The first mounting grooves and the second mounting grooves are arranged on the mounting seat.
3. The connector assembly alignment tool as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first mounting slot comprises: The first sub-groove is an arc-shaped structure for placing the SMP connector; The second sub-groove is communicated with the first sub-groove.
4. The connector assembly alignment tool as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The first sub-trough includes an upper trough body and a lower trough body, the upper trough body is located above the lower trough body, and the diameter of the upper trough body is greater than the diameter of the lower trough body.
5. The connector assembly alignment tool as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed structure comprises: A body having a snap-in slot for fixing a multi-row pin connector; There are multiple fixing posts, each of which is arranged on the main body, and each of the fixing posts is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the first mounting grooves, and is used to fix the SMP connector in each of the first mounting grooves.
6. The connector assembly alignment tool as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping groove includes a clamping limit portion and a connecting end portion. Two connecting ends are provided. The two connecting ends are respectively arranged at two ends of the clamping limit portion. The two connecting ends are communicated with the clamping limit portion.
7. The connector assembly alignment tool as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A ceramic plate is arranged on the bottom surfaces of the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove.