Thin connector

Abstract

A thin type connector comprises a connector shell, the top side of the connector shell is provided with a sliding groove formed in the left-right direction, the groove bottom of the sliding groove is provided with a plurality of sets of terminal grooves which are formed in the front-back direction and penetrate through the front end and the rear end of the connector shell, and the top side of the groove wall between every two adjacent sets of terminal grooves is provided with receding grooves corresponding to each other; the terminal is provided with a terminal main body and a terminal tail wing, the terminal is inserted into the terminal groove, and the tail end of the terminal main body is aligned with the avoidance groove; the sliding cover is in pin joint with the interior of the sliding groove in the left-right direction and can be switched to the locking position from the pre-assembling position to achieve locking, and a stop block matched with the receding groove is arranged on the bottom side of the sliding cover; when the sliding cover is located at the preassembling position, the stop block is arranged in the avoiding groove; when the sliding cover is located at the locking position, the stop block is arranged in the terminal groove and abuts against the tail end of the terminal body. According to the scheme, the problem that the thin connector terminal is easy to tilt in the assembling process can be solved, and the assembling efficiency of the thin connector can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connector, or CONNECTOR. It is also called connector, plug and socket in China. Generally refers to an electrical connector. It is a device that connects two active devices to transmit current or signals.

[0003] Thin connectors are usually composed of a connector housing, terminals, and a cover. A terminal slot is set on the top side of the connector housing, the terminal is inserted into the terminal slot, and the cover is set on the terminal slot. In order to improve the terminal stop performance, a stop block corresponding to the terminal slot is usually set on the bottom side of the cover. When the cover is set on the terminal slot, the stop block is embedded in the terminal slot to limit the terminal. In actual use, it is found that the thin connector is limited by its structure, and the depth of its terminal slot is designed to be shallow. When the terminal is inserted, its front end is easy to warp up, and repeated confirmation is required before the cover can be assembled. This structure affects the assembly efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the prior art, it is necessary to design a thin connector to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a thin connector.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the technical solution provided by the utility model is: a thin connector, comprising: a connector housing, a slide groove arranged along the left-right direction is provided on the top side of the connector housing, a plurality of terminal grooves arranged along the front-back direction and penetrating the front and rear ends of the connector housing are provided at the bottom of the slide groove, and mutually corresponding avoidance grooves are provided on the top side of the groove wall between two adjacent groups of the terminal grooves;

[0007] The terminal comprises a terminal body and a terminal tail wing, the terminal is inserted into the terminal slot, and the tail end of the terminal body is aligned with the avoidance slot;

[0008] A sliding cover is pinned in the sliding groove along the left and right directions and can be switched from the pre-installed position to the locked position to achieve locking. A stop block matching the avoidance groove is provided on the bottom side of the sliding cover. When the sliding cover is in the pre-installed position, the stop block is arranged in the avoidance groove. When the sliding cover is in the locked position, the stop block is arranged in the terminal groove and abuts against the tail end of the terminal body.

[0009] The preferred technical solution is: a first pin groove is provided on the inner side of the front groove wall of the slide groove along the left-right direction, a second pin groove is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall of the slide groove along the left-right direction, a first pin strip is provided on the front outer wall of the slide cover along the left-right direction, a second pin strip is provided on the rear outer wall of the slide cover along the left-right direction, the first pin groove and the first pin strip are matched correspondingly, and the second pin groove and the second pin strip are matched correspondingly.

[0010] The preferred technical solution is: a first locking groove is provided on the front groove wall of the slide groove, and a first spring buckle is provided on the front outer wall of the sliding cover, and the first locking groove and the first spring buckle constitute a first locking structure corresponding to the pre-installed position; a second locking groove is provided on the rear groove wall of the slide groove, and a second spring buckle is provided on the rear outer wall of the sliding cover, and the second locking groove and the second spring buckle constitute a second locking structure corresponding to the locking position.

[0011] The preferred technical solution is: a locking hole is provided at the bottom of the terminal slot, and a spring sheet is provided at the bottom side of the terminal body, and the locking hole and the spring sheet correspond to each other.

[0012] The preferred technical solution is: a guide groove arranged along the front-to-back direction is provided on the inner wall on the left or right side of the terminal groove, and a convex bump corresponding to and matching the guide groove is provided on the terminal body.

[0013] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model provides a thin connector, in which the sliding cover is designed to be pin-connected with the sliding groove, and can be switched from the pre-installed position to the locked position to achieve locking; when the sliding cover is set at the pre-installed position, the stop block located at the bottom side of the sliding cover is accommodated in the avoidance groove on the top side of the terminal groove wall. At this time, the terminal is inserted into the terminal groove through the rear end of the connector housing, and the stop block will not interfere with the terminal, and the sliding cover can prevent the front end of the terminal from tilting; after the terminal is assembled, the sliding cover is slid to the locking position to lock it, and the stop block extends into the terminal groove and abuts against the rear end of the terminal body, which can prevent the terminal from retreating; this structure can solve the problem of easy tilting of the thin connector terminal during assembly, and can greatly improve the assembly efficiency of the thin connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the thin connector involved in the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connector housing.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the terminal involved in the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4The present invention is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sliding cover at a viewing angle.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sliding cover involved in the utility model at another viewing angle.

[0020] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the thin connector involved in the utility model in the pre-installed position.

[0021] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the thin connector involved in the utility model in the locked position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. People familiar with the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0023] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 . It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", and "overhanging" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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, it can be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] Example:

[0026] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, according to an overall technical concept of the utility model, a thin connector is provided, including a connector housing 1, a slide groove 11 arranged along the left-right direction is provided on the top side of the connector housing 1, a plurality of terminal grooves 12 arranged along the front-back direction and penetrating the front and rear ends of the connector housing 1 are provided at the bottom of the slide groove 11, and corresponding avoidance grooves 13 are provided on the top side of the groove wall between two adjacent groups of terminal grooves 12; a terminal 2, the terminal 2 has a terminal body 21 and a terminal tail wing 22, the terminal 2 is inserted into the terminal groove 12, and the tail end of the terminal body 21 is aligned with the avoidance groove 13; a sliding cover 3, the sliding cover 3 is pinned to the slide groove 11 along the left-right direction and can be switched from the pre-installed position to the locked position to achieve locking, and a stop block 31 matching the avoidance groove 13 is provided on the bottom side of the sliding cover 3; when the sliding cover 3 is in the pre-installed position, the stop block 31 is arranged in the avoidance groove 13; when the sliding cover 3 is in the locked position, the stop block 31 is arranged in the terminal groove 12 and abuts against the tail end of the terminal body 21.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a first pin groove 111 is provided on the inner side of the front groove wall of the slide groove 11 along the left-right direction, a second pin groove (not shown) is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall of the slide groove 11 along the left-right direction, a first pin bar 32 is provided on the front outer wall of the slide cover 3 along the left-right direction, and a second pin bar 33 is provided on the rear outer wall of the slide cover 3 along the left-right direction, the first pin groove 111 and the first pin bar 32 are matched correspondingly, and the second pin groove and the second pin 33 are matched correspondingly.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, a first locking groove 112 is provided on the front groove wall of the slide groove 11, and a first spring buckle 34 is provided on the front outer wall of the slide cover 3. The first locking groove 112 and the first spring buckle 34 constitute a first locking structure corresponding to the pre-installed position; a second locking groove 113 is provided on the rear groove wall of the slide groove 11, and a second spring buckle 35 is provided on the rear outer wall of the slide cover 3. The second locking groove 113 and the second spring buckle 35 constitute a second locking structure corresponding to the locked position. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a locking hole 121 is provided at the bottom of the terminal slot 12 , and a spring piece 211 is provided at the bottom side of the terminal body 21 , and the locking hole 121 and the spring piece 211 correspond to and match each other.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove 122 arranged along the front-to-back direction is provided on the inner wall of the left or right side of the terminal groove 12, and a convex bump 212 corresponding to and matching the guide groove 122 is provided on the terminal body 21.

[0030] In addition, it should be noted that a metal snap buckle is embedded on the top side of the sliding cover 3 in the present application to achieve the insertion of a thin connector. Compared with an integrally molded plastic snap buckle, the metal snap buckle has the advantages of sufficient elasticity and longer service life.

[0031] Therefore, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0032] The utility model provides a thin connector, in which the sliding cover is designed to be pin-connected with the sliding groove, and can be switched from the pre-installed position to the locked position to achieve locking; when the sliding cover is set at the pre-installed position, the stop block located at the bottom side of the sliding cover is accommodated in the avoidance groove on the top side of the terminal groove wall. At this time, the terminal is inserted into the terminal groove through the rear end of the connector housing, and the stop block will not interfere with the terminal, and the sliding cover can prevent the front end of the terminal from tilting; after the terminal is assembled, the sliding cover is slid to the locking position to lock it, and the stop block extends into the terminal groove and abuts against the rear end of the terminal body, which can prevent the terminal from retreating; this structure can solve the problem of easy tilting of the thin connector terminal during assembly, and can greatly improve the assembly efficiency of the thin connector.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or alter the above embodiments without violating the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A thin connector, characterized in that: include: A connector housing, wherein a slide groove is provided on the top side of the connector housing in the left-right direction, a plurality of terminal grooves are provided on the bottom of the slide groove in the front-to-back direction and passing through the front and rear ends of the connector housing, and corresponding avoidance grooves are provided on the top side of the groove wall between two adjacent groups of the terminal grooves; The terminal comprises a terminal body and a terminal tail wing, the terminal is inserted into the terminal slot, and the tail end of the terminal body is aligned with the avoidance slot; A sliding cover is pinned in the sliding groove along the left and right directions and can be switched from the pre-installed position to the locked position to achieve locking. A stop block matching the avoidance groove is provided on the bottom side of the sliding cover. When the sliding cover is in the pre-installed position, the stop block is arranged in the avoidance groove. When the sliding cover is in the locked position, the stop block is arranged in the terminal groove and abuts against the tail end of the terminal body.

2. A thin connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the front groove wall of the slide groove is provided with a first pin groove arranged along the left and right direction, the inner side of the rear groove wall of the slide groove is provided with a second pin groove arranged along the left and right direction, the front outer wall of the sliding cover is provided with a first pin bar arranged along the left and right direction, and the rear outer wall of the sliding cover is provided with a second pin bar arranged along the left and right direction, the first pin groove and the first pin bar are matched correspondingly, and the second pin groove and the second pin are matched correspondingly.

3. A thin connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first locking groove is provided on the front groove wall of the slide groove, and a first spring buckle is provided on the front outer wall of the sliding cover, and the first locking groove and the first spring buckle constitute a first locking structure corresponding to the pre-installed position; a second locking groove is provided on the rear groove wall of the slide groove, and a second spring buckle is provided on the rear outer wall of the sliding cover, and the second locking groove and the second spring buckle constitute a second locking structure corresponding to the locking position.

4. A thin connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking hole is provided at the bottom of the terminal slot, and a spring sheet is provided at the bottom side of the terminal body, and the locking hole and the spring sheet are matched with each other.

5. A thin connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove arranged along the front-to-back direction is provided on the inner wall on the left or right side of the terminal groove, and a convex bump corresponding to and matching the guide groove is provided on the terminal body.

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