Heightened female header connector

The modular design with stacked boards and secure pin fixation addresses the limitations of height inflexibility and loose pins in existing connectors, providing adjustable height and reliable assembly.

CN223109283UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15SHENZHEN XIGEYI ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422015744.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

The existing height-adjustable height of the raised-type female connector is unadjustable and the pin is not firmly fixed, which limits its applicability in various application scenarios.

Method used

A layered stacking structure is adopted, through the cooperation of the groove bumps of the base, the first height-enhancing plate and the second height-enhancing plate, combined with the design of the positioning column and the positioning hole, the height is flexible and the pins are ensured through the shrapnel and the tooth structure.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of connector height, simplifies the installation process, improves the pin fixation reliability, and enhances the reliability and expansion of the connection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a heightened female header connector. The heightened female header connector comprises a base, a first heightening plate, a second heightening plate and a plurality of pins, the base, the first heightening plate and the second heightening plate are sequentially stacked from bottom to top; the lower end of the contact pin is arranged in the base, and the upper end of the contact pin penetrates out of the second heightening plate; a first groove is formed in the upper end of the base, a first protruding block is arranged at the lower end of the first heightening plate, and the first protruding block is installed in the first groove, so that the first heightening plate is installed on the base; a second groove is formed in the upper end of the first heightening plate, a second protruding block is arranged at the lower end of the second heightening plate, and the second protruding block is installed in the second groove, so that the second heightening plate is installed on the first heightening plate. The heightened female header connector provided by the utility model has the advantages of adjustable height, simple installation, reliable pin fixation, high mechanical strength, fool-proof design and good expansibility, and the practicability and market competitiveness of the product are significantly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to a high-profile female row connector. Background Art

[0002] High-profile female row connectors are usually used for signal transmission inside electronic devices or between different electronic devices, especially in application scenarios with limited space or specific height configurations. Traditional high-profile female row connectors mainly include a base and multiple pins. In order to adapt to different application scenarios, sometimes an additional height adjustment function is required. However, the existing high-profile female row connectors often have the following deficiencies:

[0003] 1. Non-adjustable height: The existing high-profile female row connectors often do not support flexible height adjustment, which limits their applicability in various application scenarios.

[0004] 2. Loose pin fixation: The pin fixation method in the existing technology may not be reliable enough, and loosening may occur after long-term use.

[0005] Therefore, the existing technology has deficiencies and needs further improvement. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a high-profile female row connector.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the specific scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0008] The utility model provides a high-profile female row connector, comprising:

[0009] A base, a first heightening plate, a second heightening plate, and a plurality of pins;

[0010] The base, the first heightening plate, and the second heightening plate are stacked in sequence from bottom to top;

[0011] The lower ends of the pins are arranged in the base, and the upper ends pass through the second heightening plate;

[0012] A first groove is arranged in the middle of the upper end of the base along the length direction, a first convex block is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the first heightening plate, and the first convex block is installed in the first groove, thereby installing the first heightening plate on the base;

[0013] A second groove is arranged in the middle of the upper end of the first heightening plate along the length direction, a second convex block is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the second heightening plate, and the second convex block is installed in the second groove, thereby installing the second heightening plate on the first heightening plate;

[0014] The first heightening plate and the second heightening plate are adapted according to the corresponding increased quantity based on the length of the pin.

[0015] Further, two rows of first through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the base, and the first through holes are cross-shaped;

[0016] Two rows of second through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the first heightening plate;

[0017] Two rows of third through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the second heightening plate;

[0018] The positions of the first through holes, the second through holes, and the third through holes correspond to each other;

[0019] The pins are inserted into the first through holes, the second through holes, and the third through holes.

[0020] Further, two first positioning posts are arranged on the upper side of the base, and two first positioning holes are arranged on the lower side of the first heightening plate;

[0021] The first positioning posts are installed in the first positioning holes, so that the first heightening plate is installed on the base.

[0022] Further, two second positioning posts are arranged on the upper side of the first heightening plate, and two second positioning holes are arranged on the lower side of the second heightening plate;

[0023] The second positioning posts are installed in the second positioning holes, so that the second heightening plate is installed on the first heightening plate;

[0024] Two third positioning posts are further arranged on the upper side of the second heightening plate for subsequent heightening expansion docking.

[0025] Further, a needle head is arranged at the upper end of the pin;

[0026] Two elastic pieces are arranged at the lower end of the pin, and engaging teeth are further arranged on the outer sides of the elastic pieces;

[0027] First arc-shaped protrusions are arranged at the positions corresponding to the inner sides of the two elastic pieces;

[0028] The engaging teeth on the outer sides of the elastic pieces are used to fix the lower end of the pin in the first through hole of the base;

[0029] The elastic pieces generate elastic deformation during the docking process with an external connector, and are inserted and connected conveniently through the first arc-shaped protrusions.

[0030] Further, a foolproof block is arranged on one side of the base for identifying the front and back directions.

[0031] Further, four first reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged on both sides of the first height increasing plate, and six second reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged on both sides of the second height increasing plate.

[0032] Adopting the technical solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] 1. Height adjustability:

[0034] By adding the first height increasing plate and the second height increasing plate, and the number of height increasing plates can be increased according to the length of the pin, the flexible adjustment of the connector height is realized, which is applicable to a variety of application scenarios.

[0035] 2. Installation simplicity:

[0036] The matching mode of convex blocks and grooves is adopted between the base and the height increasing plate, making the installation process simple and fast, and improving the production efficiency.

[0037] The design of the positioning posts and positioning holes ensures the precise alignment between components, reducing the possibility of installation errors.

[0038] 3. Reliable pin fixation:

[0039] The elastic piece and the tooth structure at the lower end of the pin ensure the stable fixation of the pin in the base, preventing loosening problems after long-term use.

[0040] The elastic deformation characteristic of the elastic piece makes the pin easier to insert during the docking process, enhancing the reliability of the connection.

[0041] 4. Good expandability:

[0042] The design of the third positioning posts on the upper side of the second height increasing plate allows for subsequent addition of height increasing plates, providing the possibility of expansion for future height requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0045] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the present utility model after removing the first height increasing plate and the second height increasing plate;

[0046] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the base of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 5 is a top view of the present utility model;

[0048] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the base of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0049] Figure 7 is the bottom view of the present utility model;

[0050] Figure 8 is the perspective view of the first heightening plate of the present utility model;

[0051] Figure 9 is the perspective view of the first heightening plate of the present utility model from the bottom view angle;

[0052] Figure 10 is the perspective view of the second heightening plate of the present utility model;

[0053] Figure 11 is the perspective view of the second heightening plate of the present utility model from the bottom view angle;

[0054] Figure 12 is the perspective view of the pin of the present utility model.

[0055] In the figure:

[0056] 1. Base;

[0057] 101. First groove; 102. First through hole; 103. First positioning post; 104. Anti-fooling block;

[0058] 2. First heightening plate;

[0059] 201. First convex block; 202. Second groove; 203. Second positioning post; 204. Second through hole; 205. First positioning hole; 206. First reinforcing rib;

[0060] 3. Second heightening plate;

[0061] 301. Second convex block; 302. Third through hole; 303. Third groove; 304. Second positioning hole; 305. Third positioning post; 306. Second reinforcing rib;

[0062] 4. Pin;

[0063] 401. Needle head; 402. Elastic piece; 403. Locking tooth; 404. First arc-shaped protrusion. Detailed implementation manners

[0064] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only parts related to the present utility model rather than all structures are shown in the drawings.

[0065] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. 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.

[0066] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0067] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "front", "rear", "left", and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0068] Combined with Figures 1-12 As shown in the figure, the present utility model provides a high-type female header connector, including:

[0069] A base 1, a first heightening plate 2, a second heightening plate 3, and a plurality of pins 4;

[0070] The base 1, the first heightening plate 2, and the second heightening plate 3 are stacked in sequence from bottom to top;

[0071] The lower ends of the pins 4 are arranged in the base 1, and the upper ends penetrate through the second heightening plate 3;

[0072] A first groove 101 is arranged along the length direction in the middle of the upper end of the base 1, and a first convex block 201 is arranged at the corresponding position at the lower end of the first heightening plate 2. The first convex block 201 is installed in the first groove 101, thereby installing the first heightening plate 2 on the base 1;

[0073] A second groove 202 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the first heightening plate 2 along the length direction, and a second convex block 301 is provided at a corresponding position at the lower end of the second heightening plate 3. The second convex block 301 is installed in the second groove 202, thereby installing the second heightening plate 3 on the first heightening plate 2;

[0074] The number of the first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 is increased correspondingly according to the length of the pin 4 for adaptation.

[0075] Two rows of first through holes 102 penetrating up and down are provided in parallel on the base 1, and the first through holes 102 are cross-shaped;

[0076] Two rows of second through holes 204 penetrating up and down are provided in parallel on the first heightening plate 2;

[0077] Two rows of third through holes 302 penetrating up and down are provided in parallel on the second heightening plate 3;

[0078] The positions of the first through holes 102, the second through holes 204, and the third through holes 302 correspond to each other;

[0079] The pin 4 is inserted into the first through holes 102, the second through holes 204, and the third through holes 302.

[0080] Two first positioning columns 103 are provided on the upper side of the base 1, and two first positioning holes 205 are provided on the lower side of the first heightening plate 2;

[0081] The first positioning columns 103 are installed in the first positioning holes 205, thereby installing the first heightening plate 2 on the base 1.

[0082] Two second positioning columns 203 are provided on the upper side of the first heightening plate 2, and two second positioning holes 304 are provided on the lower side of the second heightening plate 3;

[0083] The second positioning columns 203 are installed in the second positioning holes 304, thereby installing the second heightening plate 3 on the first heightening plate 2;

[0084] Two third positioning columns 305 are further provided on the upper side of the second heightening plate 3 for subsequent heightening expansion docking.

[0085] A needle head 401 is provided at the upper end of the pin 4;

[0086] Two elastic pieces 402 are provided at the lower end of the pin 4, and a tooth 403 is further provided on the outer side of the elastic piece 402;

[0087] First arc-shaped protrusions 404 are provided at corresponding positions on the inner sides of the two elastic pieces 402;

[0088] The teeth 403 on the outer side of the elastic piece 402 are used to fix the lower end of the pin 4 in the first through hole 102 of the base 1;

[0089] During the docking process of the elastic piece 402 with the external connector, elastic deformation occurs, and the first arc-shaped protrusion 404 facilitates the insertion and connection.

[0090] One side of the base 1 is provided with an anti-fooling block 104 for identifying the front and back directions.

[0091] Four first reinforcing ribs 206 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first heightening plate 2, and six second reinforcing ribs 306 are respectively arranged on both sides of the second heightening plate 3.

[0092] The principle of the present utility model is as follows:

[0093] Basic structure:

[0094] The high-type female header connector mainly consists of a base 1, a first heightening plate 2, a second heightening plate 3 and a plurality of pins 4.

[0095] The base 1, the first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 are stacked in sequence from bottom to top to form the main structure of the connector.

[0096] The lower end of the pin 4 is installed in the base 1, and the upper end passes through the second heightening plate 3 for docking with an external circuit or connector.

[0097] Height adjustment:

[0098] The first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 are mutually installed through the cooperation of grooves and protrusions.

[0099] The upper end of the base 1 is provided with a first groove 101, and the lower end of the first heightening plate 2 is provided with a first protrusion 201, and the two are installed through matching.

[0100] The upper end of the first heightening plate 2 is provided with a second groove 202, and the lower end of the second heightening plate 3 is provided with a second protrusion 301, and the two are also installed through matching.

[0101] According to the required height, different numbers of the first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 can be adapted.

[0102] Positioning and fixing:

[0103] Through the cooperation of the positioning posts and the positioning holes, the precise alignment between the base 1 and the first heightening plate 2, and between the first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 is ensured.

[0104] The upper side of the base 1 is provided with a first positioning post 103, and the lower side of the first heightening plate 2 is provided with a first positioning hole 205.

[0105] On the upper side of the first heightening plate 2, there is a second positioning post 203, and on the lower side of the second heightening plate 3, there is a second positioning hole 304.

[0106] On the upper side of the second heightening plate 3, there is also a third positioning post 305 for the subsequent extended installation of heightening plates.

[0107] Fixing and docking of the pin 4:

[0108] The lower end of the pin 4 is fixed in the first through hole 102 of the base 1 through an elastic piece 402 and a locking tooth 403.

[0109] On the outer side of the elastic piece 402, there is a locking tooth 403, and the locking tooth 403 interacts with the first through hole 102 of the base 1 to realize the fixation of the pin 4.

[0110] The upper end of the pin 4 is provided with a pin head 401 for docking with an external circuit or a connector.

[0111] During the docking process, the elastic piece 402 generates elastic deformation to facilitate the smooth insertion of the pin 4.

[0112] Anti-fooling design and mechanical strength:

[0113] On one side of the base 1, there is an anti-fooling block 104 to prevent incorrect installation direction of the connector.

[0114] Reinforcing ribs are provided on the first heightening plate 2 and the second heightening plate 3 to improve the mechanical strength and stability of the connector.

[0115] By adopting a layered stacking method, the present utility model utilizes the structures of positioning posts, positioning holes, and grooves and protrusions to realize flexible adjustment of the height of the connector. At the same time, the pin 4 is fixed in the base 1 through the structures of the elastic piece 402 and the locking tooth 403, ensuring the reliability of the connection. In addition, the anti-fooling design and the setting of the reinforcing ribs further improve the practicability and durability of the connector.

[0116] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the scope of the utility model of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A height-increased female header connector, characterized in that, Including: a base, a first heightening plate, a second heightening plate, and a plurality of pins; the base, the first heightening plate, and the second heightening plate are stacked in sequence from bottom to top; the lower end of the pin is arranged in the base, and the upper end passes through the second heightening plate; a first groove is arranged along the length direction in the middle of the upper end of the base, a first convex block is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the first heightening plate, and the first convex block is installed in the first groove, thereby installing the first heightening plate on the base; a second groove is arranged along the length direction in the middle of the upper end of the first heightening plate, a second convex block is arranged at the corresponding position of the lower end of the second heightening plate, and the second convex block is installed in the second groove, thereby installing the second heightening plate on the first heightening plate; the number of the first heightening plate and the second heightening plate is adapted according to the length of the pin.

2. The heightening female header connector according to claim 1, wherein two rows of first through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the base, and the first through holes are cross-shaped; two rows of second through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the first heightening plate; two rows of third through holes penetrating up and down are arranged in parallel on the second heightening plate; the positions of the first through holes, the second through holes, and the third through holes correspond to each other; the pins are inserted in the first through holes, the second through holes, and the third through holes.

3. The heightening female header connector according to claim 1, wherein two first positioning columns are arranged on the upper side of the base, and two first positioning holes are arranged on the lower side of the first heightening plate; the first positioning columns are installed in the first positioning holes, thereby installing the first heightening plate on the base.

4. The heightening female header connector according to claim 1, wherein two second positioning columns are arranged on the upper side of the first heightening plate, and two second positioning holes are arranged on the lower side of the second heightening plate; the second positioning columns are installed in the second positioning holes, thereby installing the second heightening plate on the first heightening plate; two third positioning columns are further arranged on the upper side of the second heightening plate for subsequent heightening expansion docking.

5. The heightening female header connector according to claim 2, wherein a needle head is arranged at the upper end of the pin; two elastic pieces are arranged at the lower end of the pin, and a retaining tooth is further arranged on the outer side of the elastic piece; first arc-shaped protrusions are arranged at the corresponding positions on the inner sides of the two elastic pieces; the retaining teeth on the outer side of the elastic piece are used for fixing the lower end of the pin in the first through hole of the base; the elastic piece generates elastic deformation during the docking process with an external connector, and is inserted and connected conveniently through the first arc-shaped protrusion.

6. The heightening female header connector according to claim 1, wherein a keying block is arranged on one side surface of the base for identifying the front and back directions.

7. The heightening female header connector according to claim 1, wherein four first reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged on both sides of the first heightening plate, and six second reinforcing ribs are respectively arranged on both sides of the second heightening plate.