Novel connector structure

By designing a new connector structure in the housing with PCB board assembly and a heat dissipation hole on both sides of the housing in the signal connector, the problems of complex structure and poor heat dissipation performance of the existing connector are solved, and a new connector with simple structure and good heat dissipation effect is realized.

CN222673357UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25DONGGUAN FANGZHAN IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421308088.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-07

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Technical Problem

The existing signal connector has a large structural size, complex structure and average heat dissipation performance, which cannot meet the high requirements of modern industry and society for connectors.

Method used

A new type of connector structure is designed, including a housing, a signal access terminal and a signal output terminal. A PCB board assembly is installed in the housing, and several heat dissipation holes are installed on both sides of the housing, using a hollow structure and heat dissipation profile to improve the heat dissipation effect.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a new type of connector with simple structure and good heat dissipation performance, which can dissipate heat more effectively and meets the high requirements of modern industry and society for connectors.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel connector structure, which comprises a shell (100), a signal access terminal (200), a signal output end (300) and a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly (400), wherein the signal access terminal (200) and the signal output end (300) are respectively arranged at two ends of the shell (100); the PCB assembly (400) is arranged in the shell (100) and is connected with the signal access terminal (200) and the signal output end (300); a plurality of heat dissipation holes (101) are formed in the two sides of the shell (100). According to the utility model, the PCB assembly is arranged in the shell, the two ends of the shell are respectively provided with the signal access terminal and the signal output terminal, and the two sides of the shell are provided with the plurality of heat dissipation holes, so that the structure is simple and reasonable, and the heat dissipation effect is good.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connectors, also known as connectors, plugs and sockets, generally refer to electrical connectors, that is, devices that connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. Connectors are a type of component that electronic engineers often come into contact with. Their function is relatively simple, that is, to build a bridge of communication between blocked or isolated circuits in a circuit, so that current can flow and the circuit can achieve the intended function. Connectors are indispensable components in electronic equipment. If you observe along the path where the current flows, you will always find one or more connectors. The form and structure of connectors are ever-changing. There are various forms of connectors depending on the application object, frequency, power, application environment, etc. For example, the connectors used for lighting on the court are very different from the connectors for hard drives and the connectors for igniting rockets. However, no matter what kind of connector, it is necessary to ensure that the current flows smoothly, continuously and reliably.

[0003] Publication No. CN113659383A is a Chinese invention patent application that discloses a signal connector plug with a sandproof function, including a plug base body, a shell is arranged in the plug base body, a spring is installed between the outer wall of the shell and the plug base body, a mounting plate is installed inside the shell, a sleeve is sleeved outside the mounting plate, a pin body is axially penetrated inside the mounting plate, a sealing gasket is fixedly arranged at one end of the mounting plate, the sealing gasket is made of silicone rubber material and a cross curtain groove structure for the pin body to be inserted is arranged inside, the pin body is matched with the socket pin, the socket pin axially passes through the short-circuit mounting plate body, the mounting plate and the socket sealing gasket, the short-circuit mounting plate body is movably arranged in the socket base body, a compression spring is wound and connected on the boss at the end of the short-circuit mounting plate body, and one end of the compression spring away from the short-circuit mounting plate body is wound and arranged on the step at the end of the mounting plate, and a socket sleeve is arranged between the outer wall of the short-circuit mounting plate body and the socket base body. This connector is large in size, complex in structure, and has average heat dissipation performance, which cannot meet the increasingly high requirements of modern industry and society for connectors.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art needs to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a new connector structure with simple structure and good heat dissipation performance, so as to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A novel connector structure includes a shell, a signal input terminal and a signal output terminal respectively installed at two ends of the shell, and a PCB board component arranged in the shell with the signal input terminal and the signal output terminal; a plurality of heat dissipation holes are arranged on both sides of the shell.

[0008] As a further optimization of the present invention, the shell includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a first end plate, a second end plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate, the bottom plate, the first end plate, the second end plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate are interconnected to form a hollow accommodating cavity.

[0009] As a further optimization of the utility model, the top plate includes a top plate body and first heat dissipation profiles extending from both sides of the top plate body toward the bottom plate, and the bottom plate includes a bottom plate body and second heat dissipation profiles extending from both sides of the bottom plate body toward the top plate.

[0010] As a further optimization of the present invention, the first heat dissipation profile includes a first heat dissipation base and a plurality of first thin fins integrally formed on the side of the first heat dissipation base, and the second heat dissipation profile includes a second heat dissipation base and a plurality of second thin fins integrally formed on the side of the second heat dissipation base.

[0011] As a further optimization of the utility model, a first screw mounting hole is arranged along the length direction of the top plate body near the first heat dissipation profile, and a screw is passed through the second end plate and screwed into the first screw mounting hole to fix the second end plate and the top plate together; a second screw mounting hole is arranged along the length direction of the bottom plate body near the second heat dissipation profile, and a screw is passed through the second end plate and screwed into the second screw mounting hole to fix the second end plate and the bottom plate together.

[0012] As a further optimization of the present invention, the first side plate and the second side plate are provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes along the length direction.

[0013] As a further optimization of the utility model, the PCB board assembly includes a first PCB board and a second PCB board connected to the first PCB board, the first PCB board is connected to the signal access terminal, and the second PCB board is connected to the signal output terminal.

[0014] As a further optimization of the present invention, the second PCB board is connected to the first PCB board via a terminal assembly.

[0015] As a further optimization of the present invention, the terminal assembly includes a 3-pin terminal and a 7-pin terminal.

[0016] As a further optimization of the utility model, a fixing block is arranged on the second end plate, and the fixing block includes a rectangular block and a trapezoidal block formed integrally, the shorter end face of the trapezoidal block is connected to the rectangular block, and the rectangular block is installed on the second end plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: due to the adoption of the above-mentioned structural design, a PCB board assembly is arranged in the shell, and signal input terminals and signal output terminals are respectively arranged at both ends of the shell, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are arranged on both sides of the shell, which not only has a simple and reasonable structure, but also has a good heat dissipation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Attached Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Attached Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Attached Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model when the top plate is removed;

[0021] Attached Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top plate of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Attached Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom plate of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Attached Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the top plate, bottom plate and second end plate of the utility model embodiment.

[0024] The numbers in the figure are:

[0025] 100-housing, 200-signal access terminal, 300-signal output terminal, 400-PCB board assembly;

[0026] 101-heat dissipation hole, 102-top plate, 103-bottom plate, 104-first end plate, 105-second end plate, 106-first side plate, 107-second side plate, 108-accommodation cavity;

[0027] 1021-top plate body, 1022-first heat dissipation profile, 1023-first heat dissipation base, 1024-first thin fin, 1025-first screw mounting hole;

[0028] 1031 - bottom plate body, 1032 - second heat dissipation profile, 1033 - second heat dissipation base, 1034 - second thin fin, 1035 - second screw mounting hole;

[0029] 401-first PCB board, 402-second PCB board, 403-3pin terminal, 404-7pin terminal;

[0030] 1051 - fixed block, 1052 - rectangular block, 1053 - trapezoidal block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, a new connector structure disclosed in the embodiment of the utility model is first introduced in detail.

[0033] Example:

[0034] See also Figure 1-6 The present application discloses a novel connector structure, comprising a housing 100, a signal input terminal 200, a signal output terminal 300 and a PCB board assembly 400; specifically, the housing 100 comprises a top plate 102, a bottom plate 103 and a first end plate 104, a second end plate 105, a first side plate 106 and a second side plate 107 arranged between the top plate 102 and the bottom plate 103, the top plate 102, the bottom plate 103 and the first end plate 104, the second end plate 105, the first side plate 106 and the second side plate 107 are connected to each other to form a hollow accommodating cavity 108, the signal input terminal 200 is installed on the first end plate 104, the signal output terminal 300 is installed on the second end plate 105, and the PCB board assembly 400 is installed in the accommodating cavity 108; wherein the PCB board assembly The component 400 includes a first PCB board 401 and a second PCB board 402 connected to the first PCB board 401, the first PCB board 401 is connected to the signal input terminal 200, and the second PCB board 402 is connected to the signal output terminal 300; the first side plate 106 and the second side plate 107 are provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 101 along the length direction, and the heat dissipation holes 101 are rectangular and opposite to each other. Through the above-mentioned structural design, the PCB board assembly 400 is arranged in the shell 100, and the signal input terminal 200 and the signal output terminal 300 are respectively installed at both ends of the shell, so that the connector structure of the present application is simple and reasonable, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are respectively arranged on the first side plate 106 and the second side plate 107, so that the heat generated during the operation of the present application can flow out from it and be discharged from the shell 100, and the heat dissipation performance is good.

[0035] As a preferred mode of this embodiment, the top plate 102 includes a top plate body 1021 and a first heat dissipation profile 1022 extending from both sides of the top plate body 1021 toward the bottom plate 103; the bottom plate 103 includes a bottom plate body 1031 and a second heat dissipation profile 1032 extending from both sides of the bottom plate body 1031 toward the top plate 102; specifically, the first heat dissipation profile 1022 includes a first heat dissipation base 1023 and a plurality of first thin fins 1024 integrally formed on the side of the first heat dissipation base 1023; the second heat dissipation profile 1032 includes a second heat dissipation base 1033 and a plurality of second thin fins 1034 integrally formed on the side of the second heat dissipation base 1033; that is, heat dissipation profiles are provided on both sides of the top plate 102 and the bottom plate 103, thereby further transferring the heat generated during the operation of this application and improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0036] Specifically, a first screw mounting hole 1025 is provided along the length direction of the top plate main body 1021 near the first heat dissipation profile 1022, and a screw passes through the second end plate 105 and is screwed into the first screw mounting hole 1025 to fix the second end plate 105 and the top plate 102 together; a second screw mounting hole 1035 is provided along the length direction of the bottom plate main body 1031 near the second heat dissipation profile 1032, and a screw passes through the second end plate 105 and is screwed into the second screw mounting hole 1035 to fix the second end plate 105 and the bottom plate 103 together. Similarly, the first end plate 104 is also fixed together with the top plate 102 and the bottom plate 103. There are several mounting parts on both sides of the first side plate 106 and the second side plate 107. The mounting parts are arranged opposite to each other in pairs. The mounting parts are provided with mounting holes. The first side plate and the second side plate are fixed together with the top plate and the bottom plate through the mounting parts, so that the top plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate and the second side plate are firmly fixed together.

[0037] As a preferred method of this embodiment, the second PCB board 402 is connected to the first PCB board 401 through a terminal assembly. The second PCB board is arranged above the first PCB board. The terminal assembly includes a 3-pin terminal 403 and a 7-pin terminal 404. Since the second PCB board is arranged separately from the first PCB board, the heat generated by the two when working is easier to dissipate and less likely to be concentrated.

[0038] As a preferred mode of this embodiment, a fixing block 1051 is provided on the second end plate 105, and the fixing block 1051 includes a rectangular block 1052 and a trapezoidal block 1053 which are integrally formed, and the shorter end face of the trapezoidal block 1053 is connected to the rectangular block 1052, and the rectangular block 1052 is installed on the second end plate 105. By providing the fixing block 1051 on the second end plate 105 and setting the fixing block 1051 to a shape composed of the rectangular block 1052 and the trapezoidal block 1053, when the present application is installed, the fixing block 1051 can be firmly fixed in the mounting groove on the mounting plate to prevent it from moving in the horizontal plane and is not easy to fall out of the mounting groove.

[0039] In summary, the utility model solves the technical problems existing in the prior art through the above-mentioned structural design, and has the characteristics of reasonable design, simple structure, good heat dissipation performance, etc.

[0040] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only specific implementation methods of the utility model, which are used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. The protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any technician familiar with the technical field can still modify the technical solution recorded in the above embodiments within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, or can easily think of changes, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications, changes or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solution deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A new connector structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (100), a signal input terminal (200) and a signal output terminal (300) respectively mounted at two ends of the housing (100), and a PCB board assembly (400) arranged in the housing (100) and connected to the signal input terminal (200) and the signal output terminal (300); a plurality of heat dissipation holes (101) are arranged on both sides of the housing (100).

2. The novel connector structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The shell (100) comprises a top plate (102), a bottom plate (103), and a first end plate (104), a second end plate (105), a first side plate (106), and a second side plate (107) arranged between the top plate (102) and the bottom plate (103); the top plate (102), the bottom plate (103), the first end plate (104), the second end plate (105), the first side plate (106), and the second side plate (107) are interconnected to form a hollow accommodating cavity (108).

3. The new connector structure according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The top plate (102) comprises a top plate body (1021) and first heat dissipation profiles (1022) extending from both sides of the top plate body (1021) toward the bottom plate, and the bottom plate (103) comprises a bottom plate body (1031) and second heat dissipation profiles (1032) extending from both sides of the bottom plate body (1031) toward the top plate.

4. The new connector structure according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The first heat dissipation profile (1022) comprises a first heat dissipation base (1023) and a plurality of first thin fins (1024) integrally formed on the side of the first heat dissipation base, and the second heat dissipation profile (1032) comprises a second heat dissipation base (1033) and a plurality of second thin fins (1034) integrally formed on the side of the second heat dissipation base (1033).

5. The novel connector structure according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A first screw mounting hole (1025) is provided on the top plate body (1021) near the first heat dissipation profile (1022) along the length direction, and a screw passes through the second end plate (105) and is screwed into the first screw mounting hole (1025) to fix the second end plate (105) and the top plate (102) together; a second screw mounting hole (1035) is provided on the bottom plate body (1031) near the second heat dissipation profile (1032) along the length direction, and a screw passes through the second end plate (105) and is screwed into the second screw mounting hole (1035) to fix the second end plate (105) and the bottom plate (103) together.

6. The novel connector structure according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The first side plate (106) and the second side plate (107) are provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes (101) along the length direction.

7. The novel connector structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The PCB board assembly (400) comprises a first PCB board (401) and a second PCB board (402) connected to the first PCB board (401), the first PCB board (401) being connected to the signal input terminal (200), and the second PCB board (402) being connected to the signal output terminal (300).

8. The novel connector structure according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The second PCB board (402) is connected to the first PCB board (401) via a terminal assembly.

9. The novel connector structure according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The terminal assembly includes a 3-pin terminal (403) and a 7-pin terminal (404).

10. The novel connector structure according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A fixing block (1051) is disposed on the second end plate (105), and the fixing block (1051) comprises a rectangular block (1052) and a trapezoidal block (1053) formed in one piece, wherein the shorter end surface of the trapezoidal block (1053) is connected to the rectangular block (1052), and the rectangular block (1052) is mounted on the second end plate (105).

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  • Signal connector plug with sand prevention function

    CN113659383A