Compact connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a compact connector, which comprises a shell and a machine cover arranged on the upper side of the shell, the shell is provided with a placing part used for accommodating a sensor, two rows of terminal elastic sheets are fixedly connected in the placing part through in-mold molding, and the terminal elastic sheets are arranged in a staggered manner to divide the placing part into a plurality of cavities. The lower surface of the machine cover is fixedly connected with a plurality of positioning columns used for clamping the sensor in a staggered mode. When the machine cover and the shell are assembled, the positioning columns are exactly inserted into the cavity. Slots matched with the sensor are formed in the shell with an upward opening, and the slots are respectively formed in the opposite sides of the shell. According to the connector design, the cavities are divided through the staggered terminal elastic pieces, space utilization is optimized, the structure is compact, the machine cover and the shell are rapidly and stably connected through the accurately matched positioning columns, the assembly efficiency and the stability between components are improved, the terminal elastic pieces are fixed to the shell through the in-mold forming technology, the impact resistance and vibration resistance are enhanced, and the service life of the connector is prolonged. The equipment service life is effectively prolonged. And the space efficiency, the assembly convenience and the use durability are all considered.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, people pay more and more attention to their physical health. Therefore, many families are equipped with blood glucose meters. When performing blood glucose tests, in order to obtain accurate data, continuous blood glucose monitoring is generally adopted. The sensor for blood glucose testing is inserted into the body through an instrument, and the sensor transmits the data back to the tester.

[0003] At present, the connectors on the market are all fixed by inserting PIN structures, with poor contact effects, low reliability, and large volumes, making them not easy to produce. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art solutions, the utility model provides a compact connector, which can effectively solve the problems of large volume and poor reliability of the connectors proposed in the background art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a compact connector, including a housing and a machine cover arranged on the upper side of the housing. The housing is provided with a placement part for accommodating a sensor. Two columns of terminal spring pieces are fixedly connected in the placement part by in-mold forming. The terminal spring pieces are arranged staggeredly to divide the placement part into several cavities. Several positioning columns for clamping the sensor are fixedly connected staggeredly on the lower surface of the machine cover. When the machine cover and the housing are assembled, the positioning columns just insert into the cavities.

[0006] The housing is provided with slots matching with the sensor and opening upwards, and the slots are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the housing.

[0007] Preferably, the terminal spring pieces are "Z"-shaped metal spring pieces, and the bent ends of the terminal spring pieces are all arranged towards the inside.

[0008] Preferably, the number of the positioning columns is the same as the number of the terminal spring pieces.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning columns and the machine cover are of an integrally formed structure.

[0010] Preferably, the end of the positioning column is provided with a chamfer structure.

[0011] Preferably, the opening of the slot is provided with a chamfer structure.

[0012] Preferably, a circuit board is connected to the lower surface of the housing, and the circuit board is welded to the part of the terminal spring piece extending out of the housing.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The placement part is partitioned into several cavities by the stagger - arranged terminal elastic pieces. This design not only effectively utilizes the space inside the housing, but also makes the entire connector structure more compact.

[0014] The positioning columns fixed in a staggered manner on the lower surface of the machine cover match the cavities in the housing. When the machine cover and the housing are assembled, the positioning columns can accurately insert into the cavities, thereby achieving stable connection and precise positioning. This design improves the assembly efficiency of the connector and also ensures the connection stability and reliability between components.

[0015] The terminal elastic pieces are fixed in the housing through in - mold forming technology. This fixing method enhances the connection strength between the terminal elastic pieces and the housing, and also enables the entire connector to maintain good stability when subjected to external impact or vibration, effectively extending the service life of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall three - dimensional view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the three - dimensional view of the machine cover structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is the three - dimensional view of the housing structure of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is another perspective of the three - dimensional view of the housing structure of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals in the figures:

[0022] 1 - circuit board, 2 - housing, 3 - machine cover, 4 - sensor, 5 - terminal elastic piece, 6 - placement part, 7 - positioning column, 8 - slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0024] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present disclosure without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Embodiment

[0025] As Figures 1-5 shown, the present utility model provides a compact connector, which includes a housing 2 and a cover 3 arranged on the upper side of the housing 2. The housing 2 is provided with a placement portion 6 for accommodating a sensor 4. Two rows of terminal spring pieces 5 are fixedly connected in the placement portion 6 by in-mold forming. The terminal spring pieces 5 are arranged staggered to divide the placement portion 6 into several cavities. A plurality of positioning posts 7 for clamping the sensor are fixedly connected staggered on the lower surface of the cover 3. When the cover 3 and the housing 2 are assembled, the positioning posts 7 just insert into the cavities. The positioning posts 7 on the cover 3 clamp the sensor 4, playing a positioning role for the sensor 4 and solving the problem of difficult assembly due to the soft material of the sensor 4;

[0026] The housing 2 is provided with slots 8 that are arranged on the opposite sides of the housing 2 and are in cooperation with the sensor 4 and open upward.

[0027] The placement portion 6 is divided into several cavities by the staggered terminal spring pieces 5. This design effectively utilizes the space inside the housing 2 and also makes the whole connector structure more compact.

[0028] The positioning posts 7 fixedly connected staggered on the lower surface of the cover 3 match the cavities in the housing 2. When the cover 3 and the housing 2 are assembled, the positioning posts 7 can accurately insert into the cavities, thus achieving a stable connection and accurate positioning. This design improves the assembly efficiency of the connector and also ensures the connection stability and reliability between components.

[0029] The terminal spring pieces 5 are fixed in the housing 2 by in-mold forming technology. This fixing method enhances the connection strength between the terminal spring pieces 5 and the housing 2, and also enables the whole connector to maintain good stability when subjected to external impact or vibration, and can effectively extend the service life of the device.

[0030] The opening of slot 8 enables the sensor 4 to be precisely inserted into the predetermined position, ensuring the correct docking of the sensor 4 with the internal structure of the connector, with high precision and tightness, and can ensure that the sensor 4 is not easily loosened or detached during operation, thus guaranteeing the stability of the connection.

[0031] See Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the terminal spring piece 5 is a "Z"-shaped metal spring piece, and the bent ends of the terminal spring piece 5 are all arranged towards the inside, and the bent ends are clamped with the pins of the sensor 4.

[0032] The bent ends of the "Z"-shaped metal spring piece are arranged towards the inside, which can precisely align and clamp the pins of the sensor 4, ensuring a stable connection between the sensor 4 and the connector, and preventing the sensor 4 from loosening or detaching during operation.

[0033] The clamping method of the bent ends provides physical support and also enhances the stability of the connection through the elastic force of the metal spring piece. Even when subjected to external shocks or vibrations, the connection stability can be maintained.

[0034] The design of the "Z"-shaped metal spring piece makes the installation process of the sensor 4 simpler and faster. Just align the pins of the sensor 4 and insert them into the bent ends of the spring piece to complete the assembly.

[0035] When the sensor 4 needs to be replaced, just gently pull out the pin to remove the sensor 4 from the connector, without disassembling the whole connector, reducing the complexity and cost of maintenance.

[0036] See Figures 2 to 5 , the number of positioning posts 7 is the same as the number of terminal spring pieces 5.

[0037] Since the number of positioning posts 7 is the same as the number of terminal spring pieces 5, each positioning post 7 can precisely correspond to a terminal spring piece 5, thus ensuring the position accuracy of the terminal spring piece 5 during assembly or processing.

[0038] The positioning posts 7 clamp the sensor 4 through their staggered arrangement structure, providing a stable positioning reference for the terminal spring pieces 5. During assembly or processing, the terminal spring pieces 5 can be combined with the positioning posts 7 at the predetermined positions, thus maintaining their stability and accuracy.

[0039] See Figure 3 , the positioning posts 7 and the machine cover 3 are of an integrally formed structure.

[0040] The integrally formed structure makes there be no additional connecting parts or interfaces between the positioning posts 7 and the machine cover 3, thereby enhancing the stability of the overall structure and being able to reduce the loosening or damage of components caused by vibration or impact.

[0041] The integrally formed structure ensures the precise matching between the positioning post 7 and the machine cover 3, and also reduces the gap problems caused by connecting parts or interfaces, thus avoiding the possibility of impurities such as dust and moisture entering the interior of the device.

[0042] See Figure 3 , a chamfer structure is provided at the end of the positioning post 7.

[0043] The chamfer structure makes the end of the positioning post 7 form an inclined surface. When the positioning post 7 is assembled with the housing 2, the inclined surface can guide the positioning post 7 to enter the assembly position more easily, reducing the resistance and friction during the assembly process.

[0044] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a chamfer structure is provided at the opening of the slot 8.

[0045] The chamfer structure can reduce the resistance encountered by the sensor 4 when inserted into the slot 8, making the assembly process smoother. The chamfer structure can also play a role in guiding and positioning, helping the sensor 4 to enter the slot 8 more accurately, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the assembly.

[0046] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the lower surface of the housing 2 is connected with a circuit board 1, and the part of the terminal spring piece 5 extending out of the housing 2 is welded to the circuit board 1.

[0047] The welded connection ensures a firm and reliable electrical connection between the circuit board 1 and the terminal spring piece 5, guaranteeing the stable transmission of electrical signals.

[0048] The circuit board 1 is fixed on the lower surface of the housing 2 through the welded connection, providing structural support for the circuit board 1 and also ensuring the stability and position accuracy of the circuit board 1 inside the housing 2.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is 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 should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0050] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. The meaning of "plurality" is at least two, for example two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0051] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed broadly. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or capable of communicating with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0052] The above is only to illustrate the implementation manners of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made without creative efforts within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A compact connector, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a machine cover arranged on the upper side of the housing. The housing is provided with a placement part for accommodating a sensor. Two columns of terminal elastic pieces are fixedly connected in the placement part by in-mold forming. The terminal elastic pieces are staggered to divide the placement part into several cavities. A number of positioning columns for clamping the sensor are fixedly connected in a staggered manner on the lower surface of the machine cover. When the machine cover and the housing are assembled, the positioning columns just insert into the cavities. The housing is provided with slots that are arranged upward and are matched with the sensor. The slots are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the housing.

2. The compact connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal elastic pieces are "Z"-shaped metal elastic pieces, and the bent ends of the terminal elastic pieces are all arranged toward the inside.

3. The compact connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the positioning columns is the same as the number of the terminal elastic pieces.

4. A compact connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning columns and the machine cover are of an integrally formed structure.

5. The compact connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the positioning column is provided with a chamfer structure.

6. A compact connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the slot is provided with a chamfer structure.

7. A compact connector according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The lower surface of the housing is connected with a circuit board, and the circuit board is welded to the part of the terminal elastic piece extending out of the housing.

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