Small connecting assembly applied to automatic assembly mainboard

By designing the connecting components of the plastic body and metal shell, the problem of automatic assembly of accessories such as speakers is solved, stable connection and shock resistance are achieved, ensuring the success of automated assembly and the reliability of the connector.

CN223124221UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18昆山友茂电子有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422161006.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-04
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-04

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, it is difficult to achieve automatic assembly of accessories such as fans and speakers of computer motherboards, especially the connection components of the speakers are unstable and vibrations lead to the risk of connector disconnection.

Method used

A small connecting component including a plastic body and a metal shell is designed, and it adopts a terminal groove, partition, soft seismic layer and other structures. It is directly pressed with the gold finger of the motherboard through the terminal to enhance the connection stability, and a soft seismic layer is provided on the plastic body to buffer vibration.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic assembly, reduces the accuracy requirements of interface plugging, improves the stability and shock resistance of the connecting components, and avoids the risk of connector disconnection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a small-sized connecting assembly applied to an automatic assembly mainboard, which comprises a plastic body, a metal shell is arranged outside the plastic body, the metal shell comprises a square body, a bending part is arranged on the opposite side of the square body, a locking lug is arranged on the bending part, and the locking lug is connected with the plastic body. The bending part is pressed on the side surface of the plastic body; a soft anti-seismic layer is adhered to one side, provided with the positioning columns, of the plastic body, the soft anti-seismic layer comprises a plane body, the plane body covers the plastic body, locking lug parts are arranged on the two sides of the plane body, the locking lug parts and the locking lugs are arranged in an overlapped mode, and the locking lugs are arranged on the plane body. According to the assembly, the terminal and the golden finger of the to-be-butted mainboard are directly pressed, so that the precision requirement of interface insertion is reduced; and a soft shockproof layer is additionally arranged, so that the risk of communication interruption of the connector is eliminated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of computer motherboard connection components, in particular to a small connection component applied to the automatic assembly of motherboards. Background Art

[0002] Internal accessories of a computer include a fan, a speaker, etc. At present, the assembly is achieved by connecting a power-on connector to the motherboard and then connecting a connector to accessories such as the fan or the speaker. Through the insertion of the connectors, the connection is realized. Then, there are configurations of two connectors, namely a male head and a female head. And at present, all are connected by wires. During assembly, due to the insertion of the wires, in terms of automation, due to the flexible structure of the wires, it cannot be realized. Just like the motherboard connector and the fan connector used in cooperation with the motherboard connector disclosed in the patent publication number: CN 201601329 U, generally, it is manually inserted, and the efficiency is extremely low; it is difficult to achieve through an automatic manipulator for grasping.

[0003] The applicant has previously applied for a connection component for a fan. And when connecting with the fan in the previous application, it is necessary to first fix it to the connection board of the fan and then connect it to the motherboard. The structure of the speaker has a speaker housing cavity, which is different from the fan assembly. And the connection component of the speaker is also smaller. If the insertion socket is carried out through an automatic device, it is difficult to align, and there is also a problem of unstable positioning between the metal shell and the plastic body. And when the speaker is in use, the vibration will be transmitted to the connector, which will cause the risk of disconnection of the connector. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a small connection component applied to the automatic assembly of motherboards, including a plastic body, and a metal shell is arranged outside the plastic body.

[0005] At least two groups of terminal slots are arranged on the plastic body, a partition is arranged between the terminal slots, and an indentation groove is arranged on the plastic body at the end of the terminal slot.

[0006] Terminals pass through the terminal slots, and the ends of the terminals extend from the terminal slots into the indentation grooves.

[0007] Two positioning columns are integrally formed at the bottom of the plastic body.

[0008] The metal shell includes a square body, a bending part is arranged on the opposite side of the square body, a locking ear is arranged on the bending part, and the bending part presses on the side surface of the plastic body.

[0009] On one side of the plastic body where the positioning posts are provided, a soft anti-vibration layer is adhered. The soft anti-vibration layer includes a planar body that covers the plastic body. On both sides of the planar body, there are locking ears, and the locking ears are arranged overlapping with the locking ears.

[0010] Preferably, the partition protrudes from the surface of the terminal slot, and a planar portion flush with the surface of the terminal slot is provided at the end.

[0011] Preferably, on one side of the plastic body near the end of the terminal slot, there is an indented square cutout.

[0012] Preferably, the square body covers the plastic body on one side of the square cutout, and on one edge of the square body, there is a folded edge, and the folded edge is pressed into the square cutout.

[0013] Preferably, the terminal includes a first horizontal portion, a first U-shaped portion integrally formed with the first horizontal portion. At the other end of the U-shaped portion, a second horizontal portion is integrally formed. On the second horizontal portion, a second U-shaped portion is integrally formed. An arc portion is provided at one section of the second U-shaped portion. The first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion are arranged in parallel. The arc portion extends out of the plane where the terminal slot is located. At the end of the arc portion, a third U-shaped portion is provided, and the opening of the third U-shaped portion faces downward towards the first horizontal portion.

[0014] Preferably, a protrusion is provided on the third U-shaped portion.

[0015] Preferably, an undercut is provided on the side of the plastic body, and a positioning hole is provided on the bent portion, and the undercut is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0016] Preferably, the positioning posts are respectively located on the sides in the length direction of the terminal slot.

[0017] Preferably, it further includes a protective shell. The protective shell includes several groups of clamping feet, and the clamping feet are respectively clamped on the four corners of the plastic body and the metal shell.

[0018] Preferably, adhesive layers are provided on both sides of the soft anti-vibration layer.

[0019] The small connection component applied to the automated assembly main board proposed by the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. By directly pressing the terminals against the gold fingers of the main board to be docked, the accuracy requirement for interface plugging is reduced; 2. Between the end of the metal shell and the plastic body, on the one hand, it is fixed by an undercut, and on the other hand, a folded edge at the edge is additionally provided and clamped on the plastic to improve the assembly stability of the shell and the plastic; 3. The partition between the terminals protrudes from the plane where the terminal slot is located to prevent short circuit caused by the contact between the metal shell and the gold fingers of the main board; 4. A soft anti-vibration layer is added to eliminate the risk of connector disconnection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plastic body of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the metal shell of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the soft earthquake-resistant layer of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a terminal of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the utility model with a protective shell installed;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the utility model installed on a speaker cavity;

[0030] Among them, 1. plastic body; 2. metal shell; 3. terminal slot; 4. partition; 5. recessed groove; 6. terminal; 7. positioning column; 8. square body; 9. bending part; 10. locking ear; 11. slot hole; 12. avoidance groove; 13. locking ear part; 14. plane body; 15. square cut groove; 16. folded edge; 17. first horizontal part; 18. first U-shaped part; 19. second horizontal part; 20. second U-shaped part; 21. arc-shaped part; 22. third U-shaped part; 23. raised part; 24. undercut; 25. positioning hole; 26. protective shell; 27. card foot; 28. soft shockproof layer; 29. speaker cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Example

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the utility model proposes a small connection component for automatic assembly of a motherboard, comprising a plastic body 1, a metal shell 2 is provided outside the plastic body 1,

[0034] The plastic body 1 is a square structure, and the external metal shell 2 is also covered on the outside of the plastic body 1. Specifically: at least two groups of terminal slots 3 are provided on the plastic body 1. This embodiment is used for connecting the speakers of the computer, so two groups of terminals 6 are selected. A partition 4 is provided between the terminal slots 3, and a recessed groove 5 is provided on the plastic body 1 at the end of the terminal slot 3; a terminal 6 passes through the terminal slot 3, and the end of the terminal 6 extends from the terminal slot 3 into the recessed groove 5; the end of the terminal 6 is connected to the speaker through a wire, and the position of the recessed groove 5 is the connection position.

[0035] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the metal shell includes a square body 8, a bending portion 9 is provided on the opposite side of the square body 8, a locking ear 10 is provided on the bending portion 9, an opening corresponding to the terminal slot 3 is provided on the square body 8, a baffle 4 is provided in the middle of the terminal slot 3 and protrudes from the surface of the terminal slot 3, and a plane portion flush with the surface of the terminal slot 3 is provided at the end, and the baffle 4 protrudes from the surface of the terminal slot 3, which helps to prevent the metal shell from being pressed on the mainboard when the terminal is pressed on the mainboard, and prevents the problem of short circuit caused by mistakenly pressing on the gold finger, and the opening of the square body 8 is pressed on the plane portion and against the baffle 4, so as to ensure the compact and stable structure, and in order to increase the metal shell 2 and the plastic body 1 In order to ensure the connection stability between them, undercuts 24 are provided on both sides of the plastic body 1, and positioning holes 25 are provided on the bending portion 9 of the metal shell 2, and the undercuts 24 are stuck in the positioning holes 25, and an inward-recessed square groove 15 is provided on one side of the plastic body 1 close to the end of the terminal slot 3, and the square body 8 covers the plastic body 1 on the side where the square groove 15 is located, and a folded edge 16 is provided on one edge of the square body 8, and the bend is pressed into the square groove 15, and the folded edge 16 is pressed into the square groove 15, which can better ensure the connection stability between the metal shell 2 and the plastic body 1, increase the strength of the metal shell, and increase the stability between the two during plugging and unplugging.

[0036] Since a large amount of vibration is generated when the speaker emits sound, the vibration will be transmitted to the connector, which will cause the risk of disconnection of the connector. A soft shock-proof layer 28 is provided on one side of the plastic body 1. The soft shock-proof layer 28 can be made of self-adhesive material, but is not limited to this kind of material. The soft shock-proof layer 28 is set as a planar structure. The soft shock-proof layer 28 includes a planar body 14. Locking ears 13 are provided on both sides of the planar body 14. The locking ears 10 and the locking ears 13 are overlapped. The planar body 14 covers the plastic body, and at the same time, the locking ears 13 cover the locking ears 10. The soft shock-proof layer 28 is also provided with a slot 11 corresponding to the position of the terminal 6. One side of the provided soft shock-proof layer 28 adheres to the inside of the speaker cavity 29. The soft material can buffer the vibration of the speaker and eliminate the risk of disconnection of the connector.

[0037] During assembly, refer to Figure 8 , place this component in the speaker cavity 29, and align the threaded holes through the locking ears 10 on both sides. After inserting the screws, perform preliminary positioning. Two groups of positioning posts 7 are integrally formed at the bottom of the plastic body 1. Avoidance grooves 12 are provided on both sides of the slot 11 of the soft shock-proof layer 28. The positioning posts 7 are located at the avoidance grooves 12. When the positioning posts 7 are connected to the speaker cavity, they are aligned with the holes on the speaker cavity 29. Subsequently, grasp and send the speaker cavity 29 equipped with this component by a manipulator. The terminal is pressed down on the metal points of the computer motherboard, and then the entire component is assembled on the motherboard through an automatic screw locking device. The entire process is realized through automation.

[0038] In addition, the connection method of the terminal 6 and the plastic body 1 is: as Figure 6 shown, the terminal 6 includes a first horizontal portion 17, a first U-shaped portion 18 integrally formed with the first horizontal portion 17. The other end of the U-shaped portion is integrally formed with a second horizontal portion 19. A second U-shaped portion 20 is integrally formed on the second horizontal portion 19. An arc portion 21 is provided at one end of the second U-shaped portion 20. The first horizontal portion 17 and the second horizontal portion 19 are arranged in parallel. The arc portion 21 extends out of the plane of the terminal slot 3. A third U-shaped portion 22 is provided at the end of the arc portion 21. The opening of the third U-shaped portion 22 faces downward and points to the first horizontal portion 17. The first horizontal portion 17 extends from the end of the terminal slot 3 to the position of the recessed slot 5. The third U-shaped portion 22 protrudes from the horizontal plane of the terminal slot 3. The terminal 6 with multiple bends can increase the downward pressure formation, and will not yield even under a large stroke, and the stress is dispersed to meet the stress requirements. A convex portion 23 is provided on the third U-shaped portion 22 to ensure more stable connection with the motherboard.

[0039] For the entire component, as Figure 7As shown, a protective case 26 is provided on the metal housing on one side of the terminal 6. The protective case 26 includes several groups of clamping feet 27, and the clamping feet 27 are respectively clamped on the four corners of the plastic body 1 and the metal housing. It can be seen that the protective case 26 is removed during use.

Claims

1. A small connection component applied to an automated assembly motherboard, comprising a plastic body, and a metal shell is provided outside the plastic body. It is characterized in that at least two sets of terminal grooves are provided on the plastic body, a partition is provided between the terminal grooves, and an indentation groove is provided on the plastic body at the end of the terminal groove; terminals pass through the terminal grooves, and the ends of the terminals extend from the terminal grooves into the indentation grooves; a positioning post is integrally formed at the bottom of the plastic body; the metal shell includes a square body, bending parts are provided on opposite sides of the square body, locking ears are provided on the bending parts, and the bending parts are pressed against the side surface of the plastic body; a soft anti-vibration layer is adhered to the side of the plastic body where the positioning post is provided. The soft anti-vibration layer includes a flat body that covers the plastic body. Locking ears are provided on both sides of the flat body, and the locking ears are arranged overlapping with the locking ears.

2. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly of the main board according to claim 1, wherein The partition protrudes from the surface of the terminal groove, and a flat surface portion flush with the surface of the terminal groove is provided at the end.

3. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly motherboard according to claim 1, wherein One side of the plastic body near the end of the terminal groove is provided with an indented square cut groove.

4. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly main board according to claim 3, characterized in that, The square body covers the plastic body on one side of the square cut groove, and a folded edge is provided on one edge of the square body, and the bending is pressed into the square cut groove.

5. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly motherboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal includes a first horizontal portion, a first U-shaped portion integrally formed with the first horizontal portion, a second horizontal portion integrally formed at the other end of the U-shaped portion, a second U-shaped portion integrally formed on the second horizontal portion, an arc portion is provided on one section of the second U-shaped portion, the first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion are arranged in parallel, the arc portion extends out of the plane where the terminal groove is located, a third U-shaped portion is provided at the end of the arc portion, and the opening of the third U-shaped portion faces downward towards the first horizontal portion.

6. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly main board according to claim 5, characterized in that, A protrusion is provided on the third U-shaped portion.

7. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly main board according to claim 1, characterized in that, An undercut is provided on the side of the plastic body, and a positioning hole is provided on the bending part, and the undercut is inserted into the positioning hole.

8. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly of the main board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning posts are respectively located on the side edges in the length direction of the terminal groove.

9. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly of the main board according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a protective shell, and the protective shell includes several groups of card feet, and the card feet are respectively clamped on the four corners of the plastic body and the metal shell.

10. The small connection component applied to the automated assembly main board according to claim 1, wherein, Adhesive layers are provided on both sides of the soft anti-vibration layer.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Motherboard connectors and fan connectors used in conjunction with motherboard connectors

    CN201601329U