Novel TPA structure
By designing a new TPA structure in an industrial hybrid connector, the extended end of the TPA is clamped to the locking groove of the power supply terminal to form a secondary lock, which solves the problem of insufficient fixing and retaining force of the existing connector terminals and significantly improves the reliability of the connector.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420800970.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-18
AI Technical Summary
The terminal fixing and retaining force of existing industrial hybrid connectors is insufficient, and there is a hidden quality risk of the terminal falling off due to wire tension.
A new TPA structure is designed, including a glue core, a power supply terminal and a TPA. It is connected to the locking groove of the power supply terminal through the extension end of the TPA to form a secondary lock to enhance the fixed and retaining force of the terminal.
Through the secondary lock design of the TPA structure, the fixing and retention force of the power supply terminal is greatly increased, the risk of terminal falling off is reduced, and the reliability of the connector is improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cable laying equipment, in particular to a novel TPA structure. Background Art
[0002] In electronic devices, connectors play a key role in transmitting signals and power. In order to ensure that connectors can reliably perform their functions, various designs and technical means are needed to ensure the fixity of their positions and the stability of terminal connections. The terminal secondary locking structure (TPA) is an important performance to ensure the reliability of connectors.
[0003] The industrial hybrid connectors currently on the market are mainly quick-lock products. Quick-lock products are easy and quick to install, which can improve the installation efficiency of end users and facilitate wiring. The power terminal and the socket rubber core are fixed by 180-degree insertion, and then the wire is bent 90 degrees. The terminal and the rubber core are fixed by hanging, and the holding force is not good enough. There is tension after the wire is bent, and there is a quality risk of the terminal falling off. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel TPA structure in order to solve the above problems.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a new TPA structure, comprising:
[0006] The rubber core has a plurality of mounting cavities in the middle of one side of the upper surface, and fixing cavities are provided on both the left and right sides of one side of the upper surface;
[0007] A power terminal is inserted into the installation cavity, and a locking groove is provided in the middle of the power terminal;
[0008] The TPA has a buckle connected to the inside of the fixed cavity, and the left and right sides of the upper surface of the TPA are integrally provided with extended ends, and the extended ends are snap-connected to the inside of the locking groove.
[0009] Through the above technical solution, the power terminal is first inserted into the rubber core, and there is a cantilever on the rubber core to buckle the power terminal. The existing products on the market only have this structure to fix the terminal, and the holding force is very small. By setting the TPA, it is placed in the fixed cavity and pushed inward at the same time. The extended end of the TPA clamps the locking groove of the power terminal to limit the power terminal, so that the power terminal is fixed on the TPA, forming a secondary lock, locking the terminal position, and greatly increasing the holding force.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, toothed grooves are provided on both the left and right sides of the TPA.
[0011] Through the above technical solution, the stability of TPA and the rubber core is improved by providing the toothed grooves.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a boss is integrally provided on the upper surface of the TPA away from the protruding end.
[0013] Through the above technical solution, the boss is provided to facilitate quick pushing of the TPA, and the installation is convenient for disassembly.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a cantilever is arranged inside the fixing cavity.
[0015] Through the above technical solution, the power terminal is preliminarily fixed by setting the cantilever.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the TPA is injection molded.
[0017] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the utility model proposes a new TPA structure.
[0018] First, insert the power terminal into the rubber core. There is a cantilever on the rubber core to buckle the power terminal. Existing products on the market only have this structure to fix the terminal, and the holding force is very small. By setting the TPA, put it into the fixed cavity and push it inward at the same time. The extended end of the TPA clamps the locking groove of the power terminal to limit the power terminal, so that the power terminal is fixed on the TPA, forming a secondary lock, locking the terminal position, and greatly increasing the holding force. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a state diagram when TPA is connected to the power terminal in the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of TPA in the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power terminal in the utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 It is a top view of the utility model.
[0024] Markings in the figure: 1-rubber core; 11-installation cavity; 12-fixing cavity; 2-TPA; 21-extending end; 3-power terminal; 31-locking groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the embodiments of the utility model. 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 ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0026] The following will be combined Figure 1-5 A novel TPA structure of an embodiment of the utility model is described in detail.
[0027] Example:
[0028] A novel TPA structure, comprising:
[0029] The rubber core 1 has a plurality of mounting cavities 11 disposed in the middle of one side of the upper surface, and a fixing cavity 12 is disposed on both the left and right sides of one side of the upper surface, and a cantilever is disposed inside the fixing cavity 12. The power terminal 3 is plugged into the mounting cavity 11, and the power terminal 3 is preliminarily fixed by disposing the cantilever, and a locking groove 31 is disposed in the middle of the power terminal 3;
[0030] TPA2, whose buckle is connected to the inside of the fixed cavity 12, is injection molded, and is provided with toothed grooves on both sides of TPA2. The toothed grooves are provided to improve the stability of TPA2 and the rubber core 1. Both sides of the upper surface of TPA2 are provided with protruding ends 21 in an integrated manner, and a boss is provided in an integrated manner on the side of the upper surface of TPA2 away from the protruding end 21. The boss is provided to facilitate rapid pushing of TPA2, and is easy to install and disassemble. The protruding end 21 is clamped in the locking groove 31. By setting TPA2, it is placed in the fixed cavity 12 and pushed inward at the same time. The protruding end 21 of TPA2 clamps the locking groove 31 of the power terminal 3 to limit the power terminal 3, so that the power terminal 3 is fixed on TPA2, forming a secondary lock, locking the terminal position, and greatly increasing the holding force.
[0031] Working principle:
[0032] First, insert the power terminal 3 into the rubber core 1. There is a cantilever on the rubber core 1 to buckle the power terminal. The existing products on the market only have this structure to fix the terminal, and the holding force is very small. By setting TPA2, put it into the fixing cavity 12 and push it inward at the same time. The extended end 21 of TPA2 clamps the locking groove 31 of the power terminal 3 to limit the power terminal 3, so that the power terminal 3 is fixed on TPA2, forming a secondary lock, locking the terminal position, and greatly increasing the holding force.
[0033] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A novel TPA structure, characterized in that: include: The rubber core (1) has a plurality of mounting cavities (11) disposed in the middle of one side of the upper surface, and fixing cavities (12) are disposed on both left and right sides of one side of the upper surface; A power terminal (3) is inserted into the installation cavity (11), and a locking groove (31) is provided in the middle of the power terminal (3); The TPA (2) is snap-connected to the interior of the fixing cavity (12), and the left and right sides of the upper surface of the TPA (2) are integrally provided with extension ends (21), and the extension ends (21) are snap-connected to the interior of the locking groove (31).
2. A novel TPA structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The TPA (2) is provided with tooth-shaped grooves on both the left and right sides.
3. A novel TPA structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A boss is integrally provided on the upper surface of the TPA (2) at a side away from the protruding end (21).
4. A novel TPA structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A cantilever is arranged inside the fixing cavity (12).
5. A novel TPA structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The TPA (2) is injection molded.