Miniature connector alignment module
By designing a micro connector alignment module, using the combination of motor-driven precision positioning blocks and pressure sensors, precise alignment in an automated test platform is achieved, protecting product B2B from damage and reducing equipment cost and volume.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422374258.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-27
AI Technical Summary
During the miniaturization process of the existing connector alignment module, the product B2B is easily damaged due to inaccurate alignment, and the traditional alignment method is costly and the equipment is large.
A micro connector alignment module is designed, using a motor-driven precision positioning block to lower the pressure, combined with a pressure sensor to detect pressure in real time, judge the alignment accuracy through the motor movement distance and pressure relationship, and is equipped with a cylinder and a spring to achieve accurate alignment.
It realizes accurate alignment in the automated test platform, protects product B2B from damage, reduces equipment costs and optimizes equipment volume.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of connector alignment modules, and particularly relates to a micro connector alignment module. Background Art
[0002] The B2B connectors of intelligent devices are mainly narrow-pitch ones, and their advantages of high performance, high precision, and small volume conform to the current development trend of ultra-thin and high-performance smartphones. In the future, B2B connectors will not only be optimized in appearance and structure, but also have major breakthroughs in performance. With the development of digital and wireless technologies, B2B connectors will also shift from traditional connection methods to wireless transmission methods. Small and precise B2B connectors can achieve higher safety performance. In addition to high-speed transmission, it can also convert electrical signals into optical signals and has a shielding function.
[0003] Testing equipment often needs to use a testing device to guide out test signals for processing. The blade pin is one of the most critical parts in the testing device, and the blade pin mainly plays the role of transmitting test signals. With the increasing development of testing equipment, the testing device is gradually miniaturized, and the spacing between signal pins is gradually reduced. Correspondingly, the blade pins in the testing device are also designed as micro blade pins. How to accurately align the blade pins to the B2B becomes a key link. The product connector Pin spacing of the existing connector alignment module is 0.175mm, and the product B2B is easily damaged seriously due to inaccurate downward pressing and alignment. In addition, some devices use camera alignment, resulting in high costs and large equipment volume. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a micro connector alignment module to solve the problems raised in the above background art.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A micro connector alignment module includes a telescopic member. A module fixing plate is installed below the telescopic member. Two positioning blocks are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the bottom of the module fixing plate. A lower pressing plate is installed below the positioning blocks. A bearing is installed inside the lower pressing plate, and a guide shaft is installed inside the bearing. A pressure detecting member is installed below the lower pressing plate. A rough positioning block is installed below the pressure detecting member, and a carrier member is installed at the bottom of the rough positioning block. A positioning groove is formed at the top of the carrier member. Air cylinders are arranged on both sides symmetrical to the rough positioning block.
[0006] Preferably, the telescopic member includes a motor, and a downward pressing head is installed at the telescopic end of the bottom of the motor.
[0007] Preferably, the pressure detection member includes a fine positioning block, a pressure sensor fixing plate is installed above the fine positioning block, and a pressure sensor is installed between the fine positioning block and the pressure sensor fixing plate, and a stepped screw is installed at the top of the pressure sensor fixing plate.
[0008] Preferably, a balance detection plate is installed on the top of the rough positioning block, and the balance detection plate is located between the fine positioning block and the rough positioning block.
[0009] Preferably, the carrier member includes a carrier disk, the positioning groove is formed on the top of the carrier disk, and a protective cover plate is adsorbed on the top of the carrier disk.
[0010] Preferably, a spring is arranged on the top of the rough positioning block, and the top of the spring contacts the bottom of the bearing.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0012] In the present utility model, the fine positioning block is pressed down by the motor. During the pressing process, the pressure sensor synchronously collects the pressure exerted by the probe module on the product B2B. By the relationship between the moving distance of the motor and the pressure, it can be judged whether the probe module acts normally on the B2B of the product. If abnormal pressure occurs, the operation of the motor can be immediately stopped, thereby protecting the B2B of the product intact, achieving precise alignment, and being applicable to an automated test platform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 is the front view of the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 is the three-dimensional view of the motor of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 is the three-dimensional view of the module fixing plate of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 is the three-dimensional view of the lower pressing plate of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 5 is the exploded view of removing the motor and module fixing of the present utility model;
[0018] In the figure: 1. Motor; 2. Pressing head; 3. Module fixing plate; 4. Positioning block; 5. Carrier disk; 6. Guide shaft; 7. Lower pressing plate; 8. Stepped screw; 9. Pressure sensor fixing plate; 10. Fine positioning block; 11. Rough positioning block; 12. Protective cover plate; 13. Bearing; 14. Pressure sensor; 15. Spring; 16. Balance detection plate; 17. Cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0019] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-5 as shown, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0021] A micro-connector alignment module includes a telescopic member. A module fixing plate 3 is installed below the telescopic member. Two positioning blocks 4 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the bottom of the module fixing plate 3. A lower pressing plate 7 is installed below the positioning blocks 4. A bearing 13 is installed inside the lower pressing plate 7. A guide shaft 6 is installed inside the bearing 13. A pressure detection member is installed below the lower pressing plate 7. A rough positioning block 11 is installed below the pressure detection member. A carrier member is installed at the bottom of the rough positioning block 11. A positioning groove is formed at the top of the carrier member. Cylinders 17 are arranged on both symmetric sides of the rough positioning block 11.
[0022] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the above-mentioned telescopic member, as Figures 1-2 shown, the telescopic member includes a motor 1, and a lower pressing head 2 is installed at the bottom telescopic end of the motor 1.
[0023] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to drive the lower pressing head 2 to move, the motor 1 works to drive the lower pressing head 2 to press down.
[0024] In addition, in the present utility model, regarding the above-mentioned pressure detection member, as Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, the pressure detection member includes a fine positioning block 10. A pressure sensor fixing plate 9 is installed above the fine positioning block 10. A pressure sensor 14 is installed between the fine positioning block 10 and the pressure sensor fixing plate 9. A stepped screw 8 is installed at the top of the pressure sensor fixing plate 9.
[0025] Moreover, when the device works, in order to detect the balance of the rough positioning block 11, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, a balance detection plate 16 is installed at the top of the rough positioning block 11, and the balance detection plate 16 is located between the fine positioning block 10 and the rough positioning block 11.
[0026] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the above-mentioned carrier member, as Figure 5 shown, the carrier member includes a carrier plate 5. The positioning groove is formed at the top of the carrier plate 5. A protection cover plate 12 is adsorbed on the top of the carrier plate 5. The protection cover plate 12 is adsorbed on the carrier by a magnet and is used to protect the internal wiring of the product from warping and for limiting.
[0027] In this embodiment, when using the device, the entire test module is installed on the test equipment through the module fixing plate 3. The rough positioning block 11 is pressed down together by the cylinders 17 on both sides. The positioning block 4 positions the test module and the drawer tray. The rough positioning block 11 is initially positioned with the product's outer shape. The balance detection plate 16 can detect whether the rough positioning and product alignment are normal. Four probes are installed on the balance detection plate 16, which contact the positioning pins on the contact tray. After the four probes are in contact and conduct electricity, it is determined that the rough positioning block 11 is in normal alignment; otherwise, the current test is stopped.
[0028] After the rough positioning is completed, the motor 1 starts to drive the pressing head 2 to move, pushing the lower pressing plate 7 to press vertically. The lower pressing plate 7 is restricted to move in the vertical direction through the guide shaft 6 and the bearing 13. The stepped screw 8 connects the pressure sensor fixing plate 9 and the lower pressing plate 7. The pressure sensor 14 is fixed on the pressure sensor fixing plate 9. The fine positioning block 10 is installed below the pressure sensor 14. The motor 1 drives the fine positioning block 10 to press down together. During the pressing process, the pressure sensor 14 synchronously collects the pressure exerted by the probe module on the product B2B. Based on the relationship between the moving distance of the motor 1 and the pressure, it is determined whether the probe module is acting normally on the product's B2B. If abnormal pressure occurs, the operation of the motor 1 can be immediately stopped to protect the integrity of the product's B2B.
[0029] Moreover, in this utility model, to facilitate the reset of the device, as Figure 5 shown, a spring 15 is provided at the top of the rough positioning block 11. The top of the spring 15 contacts the bottom of the bearing 13, and the spring 15 can play a buffering role.
[0030] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A micro connector alignment module, characterized in that: It includes a telescopic member. A module fixing plate (3) is installed below the telescopic member. Two positioning blocks (4) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the bottom of the module fixing plate (3). A lower pressing plate (7) is installed below the positioning blocks (4). A bearing (13) is installed inside the lower pressing plate (7). A guide shaft (6) is installed inside the bearing (13). A pressure detection member is installed below the lower pressing plate (7). A rough positioning block (11) is installed below the pressure detection member. A carrier member is installed at the bottom of the rough positioning block (11). A positioning groove is formed at the top of the carrier member. Cylinders (17) are arranged on both symmetric sides of the rough positioning block (11).
2. The micro-connector alignment module according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic member includes a motor (1). A lower pressing head (2) is installed at the bottom telescopic end of the motor (1).
3. A micro-connector alignment module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pressure detection member includes a fine positioning block (10). A pressure sensor fixing plate (9) is installed above the fine positioning block (10). A pressure sensor (14) is installed between the fine positioning block (10) and the pressure sensor fixing plate (9). A step screw (8) is installed at the top of the pressure sensor fixing plate (9).
4. A micro-connector alignment module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A balance detection plate (16) is installed at the top of the rough positioning block (11). The balance detection plate (16) is located between the fine positioning block (10) and the rough positioning block (11).
5. The alignment module of a micro-connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier member includes a carrier plate (5). The positioning groove is formed at the top of the carrier plate (5). A protective cover plate (12) is adsorbed on the top of the carrier plate (5).
6. The micro-connector alignment module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (15) is arranged at the top of the rough positioning block (11). The top of the spring (15) is in contact with the bottom of the bearing (13).