Structure capable of facilitating better plugging of FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) golden finger
By setting the rotating handle and hinge on the FPC structure, the problem of difficulty in inserting the ZIF connector in the smartwatch is solved, and the effect of stable connection and cost reduction is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421512677.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-28
AI Technical Summary
In the limited space of the smartwatch, it is difficult to operate the FPC insert into the ZIF connector, resulting in low connection efficiency and increased cost.
Design an FPC structure, including setting a rotating handle and hinge on both sides of the gold finger position, pushing the gold finger into contact with the ZIF connector by rotating handle, and protecting the gold finger with the PI reinforcement plate to ensure stable connection.
It realizes stable connection between FPC and ZIF connector, improves operating efficiency and reduces the production cost of smart watches.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of FPC, in particular to a structure that can facilitate the better insertion of the FPC gold finger. Background Art
[0002] At present, due to the characteristics of bright display effect, high contrast and small screen of AMOLED, it is widely applied to smart watch projects. The functions of smart watches are becoming more and more comprehensive, integrating a series of functions such as touch control, display, and NFC payment. Since smart watches are consumer products, cost is also a key consideration. Therefore, ZIF connectors are mainly used on connectors. However, due to the limited space of smart watches, it is difficult and inefficient to operate when inserting the FPC into the ZIF connector, which greatly increases the cost of smart watches. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a structure that can facilitate the better insertion of the FPC gold finger.
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0005] A structure that can facilitate the better insertion of the FPC gold finger, comprising: an FPC, a gold finger is arranged on the left side of the front surface of the FPC, and a PI reinforcing plate is arranged on the left side of the back surface of the FPC; rotating handles are arranged at both the top and bottom on the right side of the FPC.
[0006] In one embodiment, the gold finger arranged on the left side of the front surface of the FPC corresponds to the PI reinforcing plate arranged on the left side of the back surface of the FPC and is designed in a mirror image.
[0007] In one embodiment, the length of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate is the same as the length of the front surface of the gold finger, and the width of the front surface of the gold finger is / of the width of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate.
[0008] In one embodiment, electronic components are arranged on the right side of the center of the back surface of the FPC, and an IC is arranged on the left side of the front surface of the FPC.
[0009] In one embodiment, the rotating handles are respectively located on the top and bottom on the right side of the PI reinforcing plate and close to the side of the FPC, and the width of the rotating handle is greater than mm.
[0010] In one embodiment, hinges are arranged on the rotating handle close to the FPC, and the other side of the hinge is connected to the FPC.
[0011] In one embodiment, the hinge has a rotation angle between 0° and 180°.
[0012] In one embodiment, the length of the front surface of the rotating handle is less than half of the length of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate.
[0013] In one embodiment, the front surface of the rotating handle is square, and the side away from the FPC is rounded.
[0014] In one embodiment, release films are attached to both the front and back surfaces of the FPC.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following advantages:
[0016] A structure of the present utility model that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers. By providing rotating handles on both sides of the position where the gold fingers are set on the FPC, and the connection methods between the rotating handles, the hinge, and the FPC, workers can push the contact surface of the FPC gold fingers into the ZIF by pressing the rotating handles on both sides, enabling the FPC to make good and stable surface contact with the ZIF connector without affecting other electronic components, thus facilitating the connection between the FPC and the ZIF connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the structure of the present utility model that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers;
[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall back view of the structure of the present utility model that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of part A in the structure diagram of the present utility model that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers.
[0021] In the figure: 1. FPC; 11. Gold fingers; 12. Electronic components; 13. PI reinforcing plate; 14. Rotating handle; 15. Hinge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0022] To facilitate the understanding of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present utility model more thorough and comprehensive.
[0023] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.
[0024] Unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements.
[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs. The terms used in the description of the present utility model in this article are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.
[0026] As Figure 1 shown, a structure that can facilitate the better insertion of the FPC gold fingers includes: FPC1. On the left side of the front of FPC1, there is a gold finger 11, and on the left side of the back of FPC1, there is a PI reinforcement plate 13; on the top and bottom of the right side of FPC1, there are rotation handles 14. It should be noted that the rotation handle 14 is a hard plastic plate.
[0027] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment, the gold finger 11 provided on the left side of the front of FPC1 and the PI reinforcement plate 13 provided on the left side of the back of FPC1 correspond to each other and are mirror-designed. The length of the front of the PI reinforcement plate 13 is the same as the length of the front of the gold finger 11, and the width of the front of the gold finger 11 is 1 / 2 of the width of the front of the PI reinforcement plate 13. It should be noted that this design can enable the PI reinforcement plate 13 to protect the gold finger 11.
[0028] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment, an electronic component 12 is provided on the right side of the center of the back of the FPC1, and an IC is provided on the left side of the front of the FPC1. Peel-off films are attached to both the front and back of the FPC1.
[0029] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment, the rotation handles 14 are respectively located on the top and the right side of the bottom of the PI reinforcement plate 13 and close to one side of the FPC1, and the width of the rotation handle 14 is greater than 1 mm. A hinge 15 is provided on the rotation handle 14 close to the FPC1, and the other side of the hinge 15 is connected to the FPC1. It should be noted that the rotation handle 14 can be rotated as needed, so that it can be folded onto the PI reinforcement plate 13 for storage.
[0030] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment, the rotation angle of the hinge 15 is between 0° and 180°. It should be noted that this design can limit the rotation angle of the rotation handle 14, thus facilitating the operation of the staff.
[0031] As Figure 1 shown, in one embodiment, the length of the front of the rotation handle 14 is less than half of the length of the front of the PI reinforcement plate 13. The shape of the front of the rotation handle 14 is square, and the side away from the FPC1 is rounded. It should be noted that this design can enhance the operability and safety of the FPC1.
[0032] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present utility model. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A structure that can facilitate the better insertion of the FPC gold fingers, characterized in that, Including: An FPC (1), on the left side of the front surface of the FPC (1), there is a gold finger (11), and on the left side of the back surface of the FPC (1), there is a PI reinforcing plate (13); At the top and bottom on the right side of the FPC (1), there are rotation handles (14) respectively.
2. The structure according to claim 1 that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers, characterized in that, The gold finger (11) provided on the left side of the front surface of the FPC (1) and the PI reinforcing plate (13) provided on the left side of the back surface of the FPC (1) correspond to each other and are in a mirror design.
3. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate (13) is the same as the length of the front surface of the gold finger (11), and the width of the front surface of the gold finger (11) is 1 / 2 of the width of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate (13).
4. A structure for facilitating better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the right side of the center of the back surface of the FPC (1), there is an electronic component (12), and on the left side of the front surface of the FPC (1), there is an IC.
5. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation handles (14) are respectively located on the top and bottom right sides of the PI reinforcing plate (13) and close to the side of the FPC (1), and the width of the rotation handle (14) is greater than 1 mm.
6. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold finger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation handle (14) is provided with a hinge (15) close to the FPC (1), and the other side of the hinge (15) is connected to the FPC (1).
7. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotation angle of the hinge (15) is between 0° and 180°.
8. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the front surface of the rotation handle (14) is less than half of the length of the front surface of the PI reinforcing plate (13).
9. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the front surface of the rotation handle (14) is square, and the side away from the FPC (1) is rounded.
10. A structure that can facilitate better insertion of the FPC gold fingers according to claim 1, characterized in that, On both the front and back surfaces of the FPC (1), there are peel-off films attached.