Female header connector with additional standing feet

Abstract

The utility model provides a female header connector with additional standing feet. The female header connector comprises a base and a plurality of pins. Two rows of mounting holes penetrating up and down are formed in the base in parallel, and a contact pin is inserted into each mounting hole; a first rectangular standing foot and a second rectangular standing foot are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper surface of the base respectively, and a cylindrical standing foot is further arranged in the center of every four mounting holes; and the upper ends of the contact pins are higher than the upper surface of the base, and the lower ends of the contact pins are embedded in the mounting holes. According to the novel female header connector design provided by the utility model, the soldering tin flowing condition in the welding process is improved by adding the additional standing feet, and the welding reliability is enhanced; by arranging the guide block, the butt joint process of the external connector is simplified; by improving the design of the contact pins, the connector is more stable; and the overall performance of the product is improved by selecting proper materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and particularly relates to a female header connector with additional pins. Background Art

[0002] A female header connector is a commonly used electronic connection device, usually used to fix a circuit board and connect the circuit board to other components or systems; traditional female header connectors mainly include a base and a series of pins, and the pins pass through the mounting holes of the base and are connected to corresponding positions on the circuit board. However, in practical applications, such connectors have certain limitations and room for improvement.

[0003] Deficiencies of the Prior Art

[0004] 1. Welding reliability: Existing female header connectors may have poor solder flow during the welding process due to the lack of an effective pin design, affecting the welding quality and connection reliability.

[0005] 2. Alignment difficulty: When inserting an external connector, due to the lack of a guiding structure, alignment difficulties may occur, resulting in unstable connections or poor contacts.

[0006] 3. Loose pin fixation: The pins in traditional designs may be prone to loosening or falling off, especially when subjected to external forces, which will affect the service life and electrical performance of the connector.

[0007] Therefore, the prior art has deficiencies and needs further improvement. Content of the Utility Model

[0008] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a female header connector with additional pins.

[0009] To achieve the above object, the specific scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0010] The utility model provides a female header connector with additional pins, including:

[0011] A base and a number of pins;

[0012] Two rows of vertically penetrating mounting holes are arranged in parallel on the base, and each mounting hole is inserted with a pin;

[0013] A rectangular first pin and a second pin are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base, and a cylindrical pin is also arranged at the center position of every four mounting holes;

[0014] The upper end of the pin protrudes above the upper surface of the base, and the lower end of the pin is embedded in the mounting hole;

[0015] The upper end of the pin is installed on the circuit board, and the lower end of the pin is located in the mounting hole for docking with an external connector. The first leg, the second leg, and the cylindrical leg are used to allow solder to flow between the pin and the circuit board for easy soldering.

[0016] Further, the cross-section of the mounting hole in the horizontal direction is square.

[0017] Further, a first chamfer is provided at the upper edge of the mounting hole, and a second chamfer is provided at the lower end.

[0018] Further, a first guiding block is further provided on the front side of the base, and third chamfers are provided on both sides of the lower end of the first guiding block to facilitate docking with the external connector.

[0019] Further, the pin includes: a main body, a mounting terminal, a first clamping block, a second clamping block, a first elastic piece, and a second elastic piece;

[0020] Two first clamping blocks and second clamping blocks are respectively provided on the side surfaces of the upper end and the lower end of the main body. The first clamping block and the second clamping block are arranged towards the same side and are used to clamp the pin in the mounting hole;

[0021] The second clamping blocks located on the left and right sides of the lower end of the main body are respectively provided with a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece facing upwards;

[0022] The mounting terminal is arranged at the top of the main body, and a bent connecting block is further arranged between the main body and the mounting terminal.

[0023] Further, the structures of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are such that the upper end size is larger than the lower end size, which is convenient for installing the pin into the mounting hole.

[0024] Further, an arc-shaped protrusion is provided on the inner side of each of the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece, which is used to provide clamping during the docking process with the external connector to make the connection more secure.

[0025] Further, the base is made of an insulating material, and the pin is made of a conductive material.

[0026] Further, the number of both the mounting holes and the pins is 10.

[0027] Adopting the technical solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. Improve the welding quality:

[0029] By providing the rectangular first leg and second leg on the upper surface of the base, and the cylindrical leg provided at the center position of every four mounting holes, these legs help to guide the solder to flow better between the pin and the circuit board, thereby enhancing the reliability and stability of the soldering.

[0030] 2. Enhance alignment accuracy:

[0031] The first guiding block provided on the front side of the base and the third chamfer design on both sides of its lower end help to provide better alignment guidance when connecting to an external connector, reducing connection problems caused by misalignment.

[0032] 3. Improve the fixation of the pin:

[0033] The first clamping block and the second clamping block included in the pin design enable the pin to be more firmly positioned in the mounting hole, reducing the possibility of loosening caused by vibration or other external forces.

[0034] 4. Improve the connection tightness:

[0035] The arc-shaped protrusions provided on the inner sides of the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece can provide additional clamping force when docking with an external connector, making the connection tighter and reducing the risk of poor contact. Description of the Drawings

[0036] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model from a top-down perspective;

[0037] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present utility model from a bottom-up perspective;

[0038] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the present utility model from a side view;

[0039] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the base of the present utility model from a top-down perspective;

[0041] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the base of the present utility model from a bottom-up perspective;

[0042] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the pin of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the back of the pin of the present utility model from a top-down perspective;

[0044] Figure 9 is a side view of the pin of the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 10 is a front view of the pin of the present utility model;

[0046] Figure 11 is a back view of the pin of the present utility model.

[0047] In the figure:

[0048] 1. Base

[0049] 101. Mounting hole; 102. First standing foot; 103. Second standing foot; 104. Cylindrical standing foot

[0050] 105. First chamfer; 106. Second chamfer; 107. First guiding block; 108. Third chamfer

[0051] 2. Pin

[0052] 201. Main body; 202. Mounting terminal; 203. First clamping block; 204. Second clamping block; 205. First elastic piece; 206. Second elastic piece; 207. Bent connecting block; 208. Arc-shaped protrusion Detailed implementation mode

[0053] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to 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. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of description, only the parts related to the present utility model rather than all the structures are shown in the drawings.

[0054] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, 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 internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. 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.

[0055] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, 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 non-direct contact between the first and second features but through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are 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. Therefore, 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.

[0057] Combined with Figures 1-11 As shown, the present utility model provides a female header connector with additional standing feet, including:

[0058] A base 1 and a plurality of pins 2;

[0059] Two rows of vertically penetrating mounting holes 101 are arranged in parallel on the base 1, and one pin 2 is inserted into each mounting hole 101;

[0060] On the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base 1, a rectangular first standing foot 102 and a second standing foot 103 are respectively arranged, and a cylindrical standing foot 104 is also arranged at the center position of every four mounting holes 101;

[0061] The upper end of the pin 2 protrudes from the upper surface of the base 1, and the lower end of the pin 2 is embedded in the mounting hole 101;

[0062] The upper end of the pin 2 is installed on the circuit board, the lower end of the pin 2 is located in the mounting hole 101 for docking with an external connector, and the first standing foot 102, the second standing foot 103, and the cylindrical standing foot 104 are used to allow solder to flow between the pin 2 and the circuit board for easy soldering.

[0063] The horizontal cross-section of the mounting hole 101 is square.

[0064] A first chamfer 105 is provided at the upper edge of the mounting hole 101, and a second chamfer 106 is provided at the lower end.

[0065] A first guiding block 107 is further provided on the front side of the base 1, and third chamfers 108 are provided on both sides of the lower end of the first guiding block 107 to facilitate docking with an external connector.

[0066] The pin 2 includes: a main body 201, a mounting terminal 202, a first clamping block 203, a second clamping block 204, a first elastic piece 205, and a second elastic piece 206;

[0067] Two first clamping blocks 203 and second clamping blocks 204 are respectively provided on the side surfaces of the upper and lower ends of the main body 201, and the first clamping blocks 203 and the second clamping blocks 204 are arranged facing the same side, and are used to clamp the pin 2 in the mounting hole 101;

[0068] The first elastic piece 205 and the second elastic piece 206 are respectively arranged upward on the left and right sides at the lower end of the main body 201;

[0069] The mounting terminal 202 is arranged at the top end of the main body 201, and a bent connecting block 207 is also arranged between the main body 201 and the mounting terminal 202.

[0070] The structures of the first clamping block 203 and the second clamping block 204 are such that the upper end size is larger than the lower end size, which facilitates the insertion of the pin 2 into the mounting hole 101.

[0071] An arc-shaped protrusion 208 is arranged on the inner sides of the first elastic piece 205 and the second elastic piece 206, which is used to provide clamping during the docking with an external connector, making the connection more firm.

[0072] The base 1 is made of an insulating material, and the pin 2 is made of a conductive material.

[0073] The number of the mounting holes 101 and the pins 2 is 10 each.

[0074] The principle of the present utility model is as follows:

[0075] Design of the base 1 and the pin 2:

[0076] The core components of the connector include a base 1 and a number of pins 2. Two rows of parallel mounting holes 101 are provided on the base 1, and one pin 2 is inserted into each mounting hole 101. The upper end of the pin 2 protrudes above the surface of the base 1 for soldering to the circuit board, while the lower end is embedded in the mounting hole 101 for docking with an external connector.

[0077] Function of the standoffs:

[0078] Rectangular first standoffs 102 and second standoffs 103 are provided on the upper surface of the base 1, and cylindrical standoffs 104 are provided at the center positions of every four mounting holes 101. These standoffs not only play a supporting role but are also specially designed to guide the solder to flow into the gap between the pin 2 and the circuit board during the soldering process, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the soldering.

[0079] Special design of the mounting hole 101:

[0080] The cross-section of the mounting hole 101 is square, and a first chamfer 105 is provided at the upper end edge and a second chamfer 106 is provided at the lower end. Such a design helps the pin 2 to be more easily inserted into the mounting hole 101 and can better maintain its position during soldering.

[0081] Auxiliary alignment of the guiding block:

[0082] On the front side of the base 1, there is a first guiding block 107. The design of the third chamfers 108 on both sides at the lower end of the guiding block helps to provide precise alignment assistance when docking with an external connector, thus ensuring that the connector can be correctly and accurately installed in place.

[0083] Optimization of the structure of the pin 2:

[0084] Each pin 2 is composed of a main body 201, a mounting terminal 202, a first clamping block 203, a second clamping block 204, a first elastic piece 205 and a second elastic piece 206. The first clamping block 203 and the second clamping block 204 provided on the sides at both ends of the main body 201 can firmly fix the pin 2 in the mounting hole 101. In addition, on the second clamping block 204 on both sides at the lower end of the main body 201, there are upward first elastic piece 205 and second elastic piece 206, and the arc-shaped protrusions 208 on the inner side thereof can provide additional clamping force when docking with an external connector, enhancing the tightness of the connection.

[0085] Selection of materials:

[0086] The base 1 is made of an insulating material, while the pin 2 is made of a conductive material. This not only ensures the electrical performance of the connector but also prevents electrical faults such as short circuits.

[0087] Through the above design, the female header connector of the present utility model has the following remarkable advantages during installation and use:

[0088] Improved welding quality and connection reliability;

[0089] Enhanced mechanical strength and stability of the connector;

[0090] Optimized the design of the mounting hole 101, facilitating the installation and welding of the pin 2;

[0091] Guiding blocks are provided to facilitate the precise docking of external connectors;

[0092] Improved the structure of the pin 2, increasing the tightness during connection;

[0093] Reasonably selected materials to ensure the electrical performance of the connector.

[0094] These designs work together to make the female header connector of the present utility model have higher performance and user experience in practical applications.

[0095] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. 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 female header connector with an increased standing base, characterized in that, Including: A base and several pins; Two rows of vertically penetrating mounting holes are arranged in parallel on the base, and one pin is inserted into each mounting hole; A rectangular first standing leg and a second standing leg are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base, and a cylindrical standing leg is also arranged at the center position of every four mounting holes; The upper end of the pin protrudes from the upper surface of the base, and the lower end of the pin is embedded in the mounting hole; The upper end of the pin is mounted on the circuit board, the lower end of the pin is located in the mounting hole for docking with an external connector, and the first standing leg, the second standing leg, and the cylindrical standing leg are used to allow solder to flow between the pin and the circuit board for easy soldering.

2. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 1, wherein The horizontal cross-section of the mounting hole is square.

3. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 1, wherein A first chamfer is provided at the upper edge of the mounting hole, and a second chamfer is provided at the lower end.

4. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 3, wherein A first guiding block is further provided on the front side of the base, and third chamfers are provided on both sides of the lower end of the first guiding block to facilitate docking with an external connector.

5. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 1, wherein The pin includes: a main body, a mounting terminal, a first clamping block, a second clamping block, a first elastic sheet, and a second elastic sheet; Two first clamping blocks and two second clamping blocks are respectively provided on the sides of the upper and lower ends of the main body, and the first clamping blocks and the second clamping blocks are arranged towards the same side for clamping the pin in the mounting hole; The second clamping blocks on the left and right sides of the lower end of the main body are respectively provided with a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet facing upwards; The mounting terminal is arranged at the top of the main body, and a bent connecting block is also arranged between the main body and the mounting terminal.

6. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 5, wherein The structures of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are both such that the upper end size is larger than the lower end size, which is convenient for installing the pin into the mounting hole.

7. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 5, wherein An arc-shaped protrusion is provided on the inner side of each of the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet for providing clamping during the docking process with an external connector to make the connection more firm.

8. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 1, wherein The base is made of an insulating material, and the pin is made of a conductive material.

9. The female header connector with additional standing legs according to claim 1, wherein Both the number of the mounting holes and the number of the pins are 10.

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