Rear lock connector assembly suitable for flat flexible circuit board

By adopting a positioning mechanism and a hinged combination structure in the connector, the problem of difficulty in fixing the connector by the torsion spring is solved, and the removal and connection operation is simplified, thereby improving the stability and operating efficiency of the connector.

CN222508214UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18SUZHOU RUICER ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420545364.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-20
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-20

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the tension generated by the torsion spring is difficult to effectively fix the connector one and the connector two, and the connector one and the connector two are screwed, resulting in a complicated disassembly and connection process.

Method used

The positioning mechanism is adopted, including a fixing seat, a connecting plate, a spring, a clamp and a magnet block. Through the tension and suction of the spring, the stable connection between the connector seat and the female seat is achieved, and the hinged snaps are used. Combined with the buckle, simplifying disassembly and connecting operations.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problems of insufficient fixation of the connector and complicated disassembly and connection operations, and improves the stability and operating efficiency of the connector.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rear lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board, relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, solves the problem that a first connector and a second connector are difficult to fix effectively by tension generated by a torsion spring, and comprises a connecting mechanism, positioning mechanisms are arranged on the two surfaces of the connecting mechanism respectively, and the positioning mechanisms are arranged on the two surfaces of the connecting mechanism respectively. The positioning mechanism comprises a fixing seat and a connecting plate, springs are fixedly installed on the surfaces of the bottom walls of the placing grooves respectively, one ends of the springs are fixedly installed on the bottom surfaces of the connecting plates respectively, clamping blocks are fixedly installed on the bottom surfaces of the connecting plates respectively, and sliding grooves are formed in the surface and the bottom surface of the connector female seat respectively. And clamping grooves are respectively formed in the surfaces of the sliding grooves. The snap fasteners connected to the two side surfaces of the connector male base in a hinged mode and the buckle heads installed on the two side surfaces of the connector female base can be combined by pressing the snap fasteners and the buckle heads, and the efficiency and convenience of disassembly and connection operation can be remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a rear-lock connector component suitable for a flat flexible circuit board. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices refer to devices that achieve specific functions or complete specific tasks through the application of electronic technology. With the continuous development of science and technology, electronic devices have penetrated into every aspect of our lives, from consumer electronic products such as mobile phones, computers, and televisions to industrial automation equipment, medical equipment, and transportation. In the future development, electronic devices will continue to play an important role.

[0003] Patent publication number "CN219644199U" discloses "a flexible circuit with a connector", including a circuit board and a flexible circuit board. The connector mechanism includes a connector 1 fixedly connected to the top of the circuit board, a connector 2 fixedly connected to the flexible circuit board, the connector 2 and the connector 1 are plugged together, a groove is provided on the top of the connector 2, a lamp bead matching the cable of the flexible circuit board is fixed inside the groove, the lamp bead and the flexible circuit board are electrically connected, and the positioning and fixing mechanism includes two slide grooves provided on the top of the connector 1, which are arranged opposite to each other. The lamp bead is used to light up the circuit board and the flexible circuit board connected to the connector 1 through the connector 2. If the light is off, it means that the connection is not connected or the circuit board and the flexible circuit board are damaged, which effectively improves the installation and use efficiency.

[0004] In the above patent, when the positioning and fixing mechanism fixes the connector 2 and the connector, there is a problem that the tension generated by the torsion spring is difficult to effectively fix the connector 1 and the connector 2. In addition, the connector 1 and the connector 2 are connected by screws on both sides, which makes the operation relatively cumbersome during the disassembly and connection process. Utility Model Content

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0006] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a rear lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board, comprising a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism comprising a connector male seat and a connector female seat, one end of the connector female seat is arranged at one end of the connector male seat, a connecting plug is fixedly installed on the surface of one end of the connector male seat, a connecting slot is respectively opened on the surface of one end of the connector female seat, and positioning mechanisms are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting mechanism;

[0009] The positioning mechanism includes a fixed seat and a connecting plate, one end of the connecting plate is hinged inside the fixed seat, the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat are respectively provided with placement grooves, the bottom wall surface of the placement groove is respectively fixedly installed with a spring, one end of the spring is respectively fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate, the surface of the connecting plate is respectively fixedly installed with a lifting block, the bottom surface of the connecting plate is respectively fixedly installed with a clamping block, the surface and bottom surface of the connector female seat are respectively provided with sliding grooves, and the surface of the sliding groove is respectively provided with a clamping groove.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, springs are respectively fixed on the surface of the bottom wall of the placement groove, and one end of the spring is respectively installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate. Under the relative tension of the spring, the connecting plate will be kept in a tension state. When the card blocks respectively fixed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate are pushed, the card blocks will be effectively stuck in the card slot under the tension of the spring, thereby solving the problem that the tension generated by the torsion spring is difficult to effectively fix the connector one and the connector two.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board described in the utility model, the bottom surface of the fixing seat of the positioning mechanism is fixedly mounted on the connector male seat surface and the bottom surface of the connecting mechanism respectively.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom surface of the fixing seat of the positioning mechanism is respectively installed on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat, so that the connector male seat can provide a stable working position for the fixing seats installed on the surface and bottom surface.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board described in the utility model, the other end of the connector male seat of the connecting mechanism and the other end of the connector female seat are respectively fixedly mounted with a first flexible circuit board and a second flexible circuit board.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first flexible circuit board and the second flexible circuit board are respectively installed on the other end of the connector male seat and the other end of the connector female seat of the connecting mechanism, and the other end of the connector male seat and the other end of the connector female seat can effectively provide an effective and stable connection position for the first flexible circuit board and the second flexible circuit board.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board described in the utility model, snaps are hinged on both side surfaces of the connector male seat of the connecting mechanism, and buckles are fixedly installed on both side surfaces of the connector female seat.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the snaps connected by hinged means on both sides of the connector male seat and the buckles installed on both sides of the connector female seat are combined by pressing the snaps and the buckles. This method can significantly improve the efficiency and convenience of disassembly and connection operations, and solves the problem that when connector 1 and connector 2 are connected by screws on both sides, the operation is relatively troublesome during disassembly and connection.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board described in the utility model, display lights are fixedly installed on the surface of the connector female socket of the connecting mechanism.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, after the connection is completed, by observing the display lights installed on the surface of the connector socket, if the display lights are on, it means that the connection is normal; if they are not on, it means that the connection is not smooth or the flexible circuit board is damaged.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board described in the utility model, magnet blocks are fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the card block and the bottom wall surface of the card slot of the positioning mechanism respectively.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the magnet blocks are respectively installed on the bottom surface of the card block of the positioning mechanism and the bottom wall surface of the card slot, and the suction force between the magnet blocks can further improve the stability of the connection.

[0021] (III) Beneficial effects

[0022] The utility model provides a rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. By adding a positioning mechanism, the snaps connected on both sides of the connector male seat by a hinged manner and the buckles installed on both sides of the connector female seat are combined by pressing the snaps and the buckles. This method can significantly improve the efficiency and convenience of disassembly and connection operations, and solves the problem that the operation of connector 1 and connector 2 is relatively troublesome during disassembly and connection.

[0024] 2. By adding snaps and buckle heads, the snaps are hinged on the two side surfaces of the connector male seat and the buckle heads are installed on the two side surfaces of the connector female seat, and by pressing the snaps and buckle head combination, it is possible to achieve an effective, quick and convenient operation during disassembly and connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a main structural schematic diagram of the entire utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the entire utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a left-side half-section structural schematic diagram of the utility model as a whole.

[0029] Figure 4 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A of the utility model as a whole.

[0030] In the figure: 1. first flexible circuit board; 2. second flexible circuit board; 3. connecting mechanism; 31. connector male seat; 32. connector female seat; 33. connecting plug; 34. connecting slot; 4. positioning mechanism; 41. fixing seat; 42. connecting plate; 43. placement slot; 44. spring; 45. lifting block; 46. clamping block; 47. sliding slot; 48. clamping slot; 5. snap button; 6. buckle head; 7. display light; 8. magnet block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, and provides a rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board, including a connecting mechanism 3, the connecting mechanism 3 including a connector male seat 31 and a connector female seat 32, one end of the connector female seat 32 is arranged at one end of the connector male seat 31, a connecting plug 33 is fixedly installed on the surface of one end of the connector male seat 31, a connecting slot 34 is opened on the surface of one end of the connector female seat 32, and positioning mechanisms 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the connecting mechanism 3;

[0034] The positioning mechanism 4 includes a fixed seat 41 and a connecting plate 42, one end of the connecting plate 42 is hinged inside the fixed seat 41, the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31 are respectively provided with a placement groove 43, the bottom wall surface of the placement groove 43 is respectively fixedly installed with a spring 44, one end of the spring 44 is respectively fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42, the surface of the connecting plate 42 is respectively fixedly installed with a lifting block 45, the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42 is respectively fixedly installed with a clamping block 46, the surface and bottom surface of the connector female seat 32 are respectively provided with a sliding groove 47, and the surface of the sliding groove 47 is respectively provided with a clamping groove 48.

[0035] Specifically, the bottom surface of the fixing seat 41 of the positioning mechanism 4 is fixedly mounted on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 respectively.

[0036] Furthermore, the connection mechanism 3 is connected by plugging the connection plug 33 installed on the surface of the connector male socket 31 with the connection slot 34 opened on the surface of the connector female socket 32 ​​to achieve the connection effect of the connection mechanism 3. At the same time, the positioning mechanism 4 is installed on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male socket 31 respectively.

[0037] The bottom surface of the fixed seat 41 of the positioning mechanism 4 is respectively installed on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31, and the fixing seat 41 is respectively hinged with a connecting plate 42. The placement groove 43 is respectively opened on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31, and a spring 44 is installed on the bottom wall surface of the placement groove 43. One end of the spring 44 is installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42. Under the relative tension of the spring 44, the connecting plate 42 will remain in a tension state. Through the sliding groove 47 respectively opened on the surface and bottom surface of the connector female seat 32, and the card groove 48 respectively opened on the surface of the sliding groove 47, the connecting plate 42 is pushed so that one end of the connecting plate 42 is slidably connected to the two sides of the sliding groove 47. In this way, the card blocks 46 respectively installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42 will be effectively stuck in the card groove 48 under the tension of the spring 44. When disassembly is required, the lifting blocks 45 respectively installed on the surface of the connecting plate 42 are pulled to separate.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. The other end of the connector male seat 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 and the other end of the connector female seat 32 are respectively fixedly installed with the first flexible circuit board 1 and the second flexible circuit board 2, and the two side surfaces of the connector male seat 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 are respectively hinged with snaps 5, and the two side surfaces of the connector female seat 32 are respectively fixedly installed with buckles 6.

[0040] Specifically, the display lights 7 are fixedly mounted on the surface of the connector socket 32 ​​of the connecting mechanism 3 , and the magnet blocks 8 are fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the clamping block 46 of the positioning mechanism 4 and the bottom wall surface of the clamping slot 48 .

[0041] Furthermore, the other end of the connector male seat 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 and the other end of the connector female seat 32 are respectively installed with the first flexible circuit board 1 and the second flexible circuit board 2, and the other end of the connector male seat 31 and the other end of the connector female seat 32 can effectively provide an effective and stable connection position for the first flexible circuit board 1 and the second flexible circuit board 2.

[0042] The snap buttons 5 connected by hinged manner on both side surfaces of the connector male socket 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 and the buckle heads 6 installed on both side surfaces of the connector female socket 32 ​​are combined by pressing the snap buttons 5 and the buckle heads 6. This method can significantly improve the efficiency and convenience of disassembly and connection operations. By observing the display lights 7 installed on the surfaces of the connector female socket 32, if the display lights 7 are on, it indicates that the connection is normal; if they are not on, it indicates that the connection is blocked or the flexible circuit board is damaged. The magnet blocks 8 are respectively installed on the bottom surface of the block 46 of the positioning mechanism 4 and the bottom wall surface of the slot 48. The suction force between the magnet blocks 8 can further improve the stability of the connection.

[0043] Working principle: The other end of the connector male seat 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 and the other end of the connector female seat 32 are respectively installed with the first flexible circuit board 1 and the second flexible circuit board 2, and the other end of the connector male seat 31 and the other end of the connector female seat 32 can effectively provide an effective and stable connection position for the first flexible circuit board 1 and the second flexible circuit board 2. The connecting mechanism 3 is connected by connecting the connecting plug 33 respectively installed on the surface of the connector male seat 31 and the connecting slot 34 opened on the surface of the connector female seat 32 to achieve the connection effect of the connecting mechanism 3. At the same time, the positioning mechanism 4 is respectively installed on the surface and the bottom surface of the connector male seat 31.

[0044] The bottom surface of the fixed seat 41 of the positioning mechanism 4 is respectively installed on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31, and the fixing seat 41 is respectively hinged with a connecting plate 42. The placement groove 43 is respectively opened on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat 31, and a spring 44 is installed on the bottom wall surface of the placement groove 43. One end of the spring 44 is installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42. Under the relative tension of the spring 44, the connecting plate 42 will remain in a tension state. Through the sliding groove 47 respectively opened on the surface and bottom surface of the connector female seat 32, and the card groove 48 respectively opened on the surface of the sliding groove 47, the connecting plate 42 is pushed so that one end of the connecting plate 42 is slidably connected to the two sides of the sliding groove 47. In this way, the card blocks 46 respectively installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 42 will be effectively stuck in the card groove 48 under the tension of the spring 44. When disassembly is required, the lifting blocks 45 respectively installed on the surface of the connecting plate 42 are pulled to separate.

[0045] The snap buttons 5 connected by hinged manner on both side surfaces of the connector male socket 31 of the connecting mechanism 3 and the buckle heads 6 installed on both side surfaces of the connector female socket 32 ​​are combined by pressing the snap buttons 5 and the buckle heads 6. This method can significantly improve the efficiency and convenience of disassembly and connection operations. By observing the display lights 7 installed on the surfaces of the connector female socket 32, if the display lights 7 are on, it indicates that the connection is normal; if they are not on, it indicates that the connection is blocked or the flexible circuit board is damaged. The magnet blocks 8 are respectively installed on the bottom surface of the block 46 of the positioning mechanism 4 and the bottom wall surface of the slot 48. The suction force between the magnet blocks 8 can further improve the stability of the connection.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board, comprising a connecting mechanism, characterized in that: The connection mechanism comprises a male connector and a female connector, one end of the female connector is arranged at one end of the male connector, a connection plug is fixedly installed on the surface of one end of the male connector, a connection slot is opened on the surface of one end of the female connector, and positioning mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the connection mechanism; The positioning mechanism includes a fixed seat and a connecting plate, one end of the connecting plate is hinged inside the fixed seat, the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat are respectively provided with placement grooves, the bottom wall surface of the placement groove is respectively fixedly installed with a spring, one end of the spring is respectively fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate, the surface of the connecting plate is respectively fixedly installed with a lifting block, the bottom surface of the connecting plate is respectively fixedly installed with a clamping block, the surface and bottom surface of the connector female seat are respectively provided with sliding grooves, and the surface of the sliding groove is respectively provided with a clamping groove.

2. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the fixing seat of the positioning mechanism is fixedly mounted on the surface and bottom surface of the connector male seat of the connecting mechanism respectively.

3. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the connector male seat of the connecting mechanism and the other end of the connector female seat are respectively fixedly mounted with a first flexible circuit board and a second flexible circuit board.

4. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two side surfaces of the connector male seat of the connecting mechanism are respectively hinged with snaps, and the two side surfaces of the connector female seat are respectively fixedly installed with buckle heads.

5. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board according to claim 4, characterized in that: Display lights are fixedly mounted on the surfaces of the connector female sockets of the connecting mechanism.

6. A rear-lock connector assembly suitable for a flat flexible circuit board according to claim 5, characterized in that: Magnet blocks are fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the clamping block and the bottom wall surface of the clamping slot of the positioning mechanism respectively.

Citation Information

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  • Flexible circuit board with connector

    CN219644199U