Connector plug-in guiding structure and vehicle accessory EOL detection tool

By designing the connector guide structure to the plug-in, the problem that existing inspection tools cannot automatically correct the plug-in is solved, and automatic correction and precise plug-in are realized to prevent pin damage, ensure circuit conduction, and facilitate detection.

CN223166778UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29WUHAN JASON ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421373832.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-17
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-17

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Technical Problem

The existing inspection tool cannot realize automatic correction of products with plug-ins, which can easily cause pin damage and circuit failure during inspection.

Method used

A connector-to-plug-in guide structure is designed, including the plug-in body, guide plate and bottom plate. Through the sliding connection between the guide plate and the bottom plate, automatic correction of the plug-in is achieved, and through the combination of cage, guide rod and spring, the plug-in accuracy and buffering effect are ensured to prevent pin damage.

Benefits of technology

Automatic correction of the plug-in is realized, plug-in accuracy is improved, pin damage is prevented, line conduction is ensured, easy positioning, convenient detection, and good use performance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a connector plug-in guiding structure and a vehicle fitting EOL detection tool, the connector plug-in guiding structure comprises a plug-in body, a guiding plate and a base plate, and two ends of the plug-in body are provided with electrical interfaces; the guide plate and the bottom plate are oppositely arranged at the two ends of the plug-in body, and the guide plate and the bottom plate are provided with through holes corresponding to the electrical interfaces; and the guide plate and the bottom plate are both in sliding connection with the plug-in body. According to the plug connector, the guide plate is arranged on one side of the plug connector body, so that the guide plate can be in contact with the to-be-tested product firstly, the connector of the to-be-tested product corresponds to the through hole and the electrical interface, the connector of the test wire harness can be limited through the through hole of the bottom plate, and the guide plate and the bottom plate move relative to the plug connector body along with movement, so that the test wire harness is tested. According to the utility model, line conduction is realized until the detection wire harness and the connector of the product are both plugged with the plug connector body, and the plug connector has the advantages of convenience in positioning, capability of preventing the pins of the connector and the plug connector body from being damaged, and good use performance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical performance detection, in particular to a guiding structure for connector mating plugs and an EOL detection tool for vehicle parts. Background Art

[0002] When conducting quality inspection on products with electronic components, electrical performance tests are usually carried out. In general detection scenarios, the connector of the detection wire harness is connected to the product connector, and then the electrical performance detection is performed. With the progress of related production technologies, the product output has been increasing continuously, so higher requirements are also put forward for the detection efficiency.

[0003] The existing utility model patent with the authorized announcement number CN213658948U discloses an electrical performance detection tool for automotive controller pins, including a bottom plate, a bracket, a probe holder and a pushing and pulling mechanism. The bracket is slidably installed on the bottom plate and is used to place and position the automotive controller. The probe holder is fixedly installed on the bottom plate at the front end in the sliding direction of the bracket, and the pushing and pulling mechanism is fixedly installed on the bottom plate at the rear end in the sliding direction of the bracket and is connected to the bracket. One end of the automotive controller facing the probe holder is the female end pins. The probe holder is provided with male end plugs corresponding to the female end pins. The male end plugs have a number of probes, and the probes are respectively welded with leads and electrically connected to the detection system. The pushing and pulling mechanism is used to push the bracket to slide on the bottom plate towards the probe holder so as to realize the docking of the female end pins and the male end plugs.

[0004] In the above solution, it uses a pushing and pulling mechanism to drive the movement of the probe holder so that the detection probes can be inserted into the product to be detected. Then, some products are equipped with connectors for electrical interface connection. The existing tooling cannot achieve the automatic correction function for the connectors, and problems such as pin damage and circuit non-conduction are likely to occur during testing. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of this, the utility model provides a guiding structure for connector mating plugs and an EOL detection tool for vehicle parts that can achieve automatic correction, can guide the mating plugs, and can effectively prevent pin damage, thereby solving the problem that the existing tooling cannot detect products with connectors.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is realized as follows:

[0007] On the one hand, the utility model provides a guiding structure for connector mating plugs, including a mating plug body, a guiding plate and a bottom plate. Among them,

[0008] The mating plug body is an electrical connecting piece, and electrical interfaces are provided at both ends of the mating plug body.

[0009] The guiding plate and the bottom plate are oppositely arranged at both ends of the mating plug body, and through holes are provided on the guiding plate and the bottom plate corresponding to the electrical interfaces.

[0010] The alignment plate and the bottom plate are both slidably connected to the plug-in unit body to achieve relative approach or separation between the alignment plate and the bottom plate.

[0011] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the through hole on the alignment plate is a tapered groove, and the diameter of the through hole gradually decreases from the side far from the plug-in unit body to the side close to the plug-in unit body.

[0012] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, it further includes a cage, a first guide rod and a first spring, wherein,

[0013] The cage surrounds the plug-in unit body and is fixed;

[0014] One end of the first guide rod is slidably connected to the cage, and the other end is fixedly connected to the alignment plate;

[0015] The first spring is sleeved on the first guide rod.

[0016] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the first guide rod includes a threaded section, a connecting section and a stop head connected to each other, and the diameters of the threaded section, the connecting section and the stop head increase in sequence, wherein,

[0017] The threaded section is screwed and connected to the alignment plate;

[0018] The connecting section is inserted into the cage;

[0019] The stop head is assembled in the cage with a counterbore.

[0020] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the length of the part of the plug-in unit body located between the cage and the alignment plate is less than the maximum extension length of the first spring.

[0021] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, it further includes a bolt, and the bolt penetrates through the cage and is connected to the plug-in unit body.

[0022] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, it further includes a second guide rod and a second spring, wherein,

[0023] One end of the second guide rod is fixedly connected to the plug-in unit body, and the other end penetrates through the bottom plate;

[0024] The second spring is sleeved on the second guide rod.

[0025] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the cross-sectional area of the through hole on the alignment plate is smaller than the area of the end of the plug-in unit body facing the alignment plate.

[0026] On the basis of the above technical solution, preferably, the plug-in unit body includes a probe plug and a profiling seat, wherein,

[0027] The profiling seat is arranged on the probe plug, and the probe of the probe plug extends into the profiling seat;

[0028] Both the probe plug and the profiling seat are provided with electrical interfaces.

[0029] On the other hand, the present utility model provides a vehicle accessory EOL detection tooling, including the above-mentioned connector pair plug guiding structure.

[0030] The connector pair plug guiding structure and the vehicle accessory EOL detection tooling of the present utility model have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0031] (1) By arranging a guiding plate on one side of the plug-in part body, the guiding plate can first contact the product to be measured, and make the through hole and the electrical interface of the connector of the product to be measured correspond. The connector of the test harness can be limited through the through hole of the bottom plate and connected to the electrical interface. As it moves, both the guiding plate and the bottom plate displace relative to the plug-in part body until the connectors of the detection harness and the product are both plugged into the plug-in part body, thus realizing circuit conduction. It has the advantage of convenient positioning, and can prevent the pins of the connector and the plug-in part body from being damaged, and has good use performance;

[0032] (2) By arranging a cage, a first guide rod and a first spring, it facilitates the connection between the guiding plate and the plug-in part body, and can ensure the relative position between the guiding plate and the plug-in part body, which is beneficial to improving the plugging accuracy;

[0033] (3) By setting the length of the part of the pair plug body between the cage and the guiding plate to be less than the maximum extension length of the first spring, it makes the guiding plate not contact the plug-in part body when not detecting, leaving space for the subsequent movement of the guiding plate, so that the guiding plate can play a certain buffering effect during the detection plugging to avoid plugging impact. Description of the Drawings

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0035] Figure 1 Is a perspective view of the connector pair plug guiding structure of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 Is a front view of the connector pair plug guiding structure of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 Of the present utility model Figure 2Cross-sectional view taken along line A-A;

[0038] Figure 4 This is an application state diagram of the guiding structure for the plug-in connectors of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the plug-in body of the guiding structure for the plug-in connectors of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the alignment plate and the cage of the guiding structure for the plug-in connectors of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the first guide rod of the guiding structure for the plug-in connectors of the present utility model;

[0042] In the figure: 1. Plug-in body; 11. Probe plug; 12. Profiled seat; 101. Electrical interface; 2. Alignment plate; 3. Bottom plate; 4. Cage; 5. First guide rod; 51. Threaded section; 52. Connection section; 53. Stop; 6. First spring; 7. Bolt; 8. Second guide rod; 9. Second spring; 100. Through hole; 200. Connector. Detailed implementation manners

[0043] Next, in combination with the implementation manners of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the implementation manners of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described implementation manners are only a part of the implementation manners of the present utility model, rather than all of the implementation manners. Based on the implementation manners in the present utility model, all other implementation manners obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0044] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, the guiding structure for the plug-in connectors of the present utility model includes a plug-in body 1, an alignment plate 2, a bottom plate 3, a cage 4, a first guide rod 5, a first spring 6, a bolt 7, a second guide rod 8, and a second spring 9, which are used to connect the connector 200 on the product for electrical performance detection;

[0045] The EOL detection tooling for vehicle parts of the present utility model includes the above-mentioned guiding structure for the plug-in connectors.

[0046] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the plug-in body 1 is an electrical connection member, and electrical interfaces 101 are provided at both ends of the plug-in body 1; the alignment plate 2 and the bottom plate 3 are oppositely arranged at both ends of the plug-in body 1, and through holes 100 are provided in the alignment plate 2 and the bottom plate 3 corresponding to the electrical interfaces 101; both the alignment plate 2 and the bottom plate 3 are slidably connected to the plug-in body 1 to realize the relative approach or separation of the alignment plate 2 and the bottom plate 3;

[0047] In the above structure, in some electronic products, there are plug-in components. Therefore, when performing electrical detection, the connector of the detection wire harness cannot be directly plugged into the connector 200 of the product. A plug-in component is required to connect the detection wire harness and the connector of the product. Therefore, this guiding structure is provided.

[0048] During application, the connector at the end of the detection wire harness is plugged into the through hole 100 of the bottom plate 3, so that the connector at the end of the detection wire harness is plugged into an electrical interface 101 of the plug-in component body 1. Then, the detection wire harness and this guiding structure are moved towards the product together. At this time, the guiding plate 2 will first contact the product, and the connector 200 of the product will enter the through hole 100 of the guiding plate 2. As the wire harness moves, the connector 200 of the product will be plugged into another electrical interface 101 of the plug-in component body 1, thus realizing the electrical connection of the detection wire harness, the plug-in component body 1, and the product, and then performing electrical detection.

[0049] As Figure 6 shown, the through hole 100 on the guiding plate 2 is a tapered groove, and the diameter of the through hole 100 gradually decreases from the side away from the plug-in component body 1 to the side close to the plug-in component body 1.

[0050] In the above structure, by setting the through hole 100 on the guiding plate 2 as a tapered groove, it is convenient for guiding, so that the connector 200 of the product can slide into the through hole 100 to ensure the convenience of connection.

[0051] In some embodiments, the through hole 100 on the bottom plate 3 is also set as a tapered groove.

[0052] In some embodiments, the shape of the through hole 100 on the bottom plate 3 can be set to imitate the shape of the connector at the end of the wire harness.

[0053] Specifically, the cross-sectional area of the through hole 100 on the guiding plate 2 is smaller than the area of the end of the plug-in component body 1 facing the guiding plate 2.

[0054] In the above structure, after the distance between the guiding plate 2 and the plug-in component body 1 becomes smaller, the guiding plate 2 will abut against the end face of the plug-in component body 1, so that the connector 200 of the product can be directly guided into the electrical interface 101 to ensure accuracy.

[0055] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the cage 4 surrounds and is fixed to the plug-in component body 1; one end of the first guide rod 5 is slidably connected to the cage 4, and the other end is fixedly connected to the guiding plate 2; the first spring 6 is sleeved on the first guide rod 5.

[0056] In the above structure, by providing the cage 4, it facilitates the installation of the first guide rod 5 to connect the alignment plate 2, so that after the alignment plate 2 contacts the product surface, as the detection wire harness moves, the plug-in body 1 and the cage 4 can slide towards the alignment plate 2, enabling the connector 200 to be inserted into the electrical interface 101 of the plug-in body 1;

[0057] During the plugging process, the first spring 6 can play a buffering role to avoid plugging impact. At the same time, after the detection is completed, the first spring 6 is used for the self-resetting of the alignment plate 2.

[0058] As Figure 7 shown, the first guide rod 5 includes a threaded section 51, a connecting section 52 and a stop head 53 that are connected to each other. The diameters of the threaded section 51, the connecting section 52 and the stop head 53 increase in sequence. Among them, the threaded section 51 is threadedly connected to the alignment plate 2; the connecting section 52 is inserted into the cage 4; the stop head 53 is assembled in the cage 4 with a counterbore;

[0059] In the above structure, when connecting the alignment plate 2 and the cage 4, the first guide rod 5 is passed through the cage 4 and the first spring 6 in sequence, and then threadedly connected to the alignment plate 2. This makes the assembly have the advantages of convenient disassembly and assembly, which is beneficial to forming, disassembly and maintenance;

[0060] To ensure the regular and beautiful overall appearance, the stop head 53 is sunk into the cage 4.

[0061] As Figure 2 shown, the length of the part of the plug-in body 1 located between the cage 4 and the alignment plate 2 is less than the maximum extension length of the first spring 6;

[0062] In the above structure, by setting the length of the part of the plug-in body 1 located between the cage 4 and the alignment plate 2 to be less than the maximum extension length of the first spring 6, it makes the alignment plate 2 not contact the plug-in body 1 before detection, leaving space for the subsequent movement of the alignment plate 2, so that the alignment plate 2 can play a certain buffering effect during the detection plugging process and avoid plugging impact.

[0063] As Figure 2 shown, the bolt 7 passes through the cage 4 and is connected to the plug-in body 1. With such a structure, when connecting the cage 4 and the plug-in body 1, since the cage 4 is located outside the plug-in body 1, it can be serially fixed using fasteners such as bolts.

[0064] As Figure 2 shown, one end of the second guide rod 8 is fixedly connected to the plug-in body 1, and the other end passes through the bottom plate 3; the second spring 9 is sleeved on the second guide rod 8;

[0065] In the above structure, in some cases, it is necessary to first connect the plug-in body 1 to the connector 200 of the product, and then connect the connector of the detection wire harness to the plug-in body 1. Therefore, a second guide rod 8 and a second spring 9 are provided to buffer the insertion of the detection wire harness end. Especially for automated insertion equipment, the problem of insertion impact can be effectively avoided.

[0066] As Figure 3 shown, the plug-in body 1 includes a probe plug 11 and a profiling seat 12. Among them, the profiling seat 12 is arranged on the probe plug 11, and the probe of the probe plug 11 extends into the profiling seat 12; both the probe plug 11 and the profiling seat 12 are provided with electrical interfaces 101;

[0067] In the above structure, when integrating the plug-in body 1, relevant electrical components such as probes are integrated in the probe plug 11, and then the probe plug 11 is connected to the profiling seat 12 and the probe extends into the profiling seat 12. In this way, the probe plug 11 is used for electrical connection, and the profiling seat 12 is only used to limit the connector 200 at the product end;

[0068] Specifically, the probe plug 11 and the profiling seat 12 can be connected by bolts for easy disassembly and assembly. After a single component is damaged, it can be disassembled and replaced.

[0069] Specific implementation steps:

[0070] First, move the plug-in body 1 towards the product until the alignment plate 2 is docked to the connector 200. At this time, the connector 200 passes through the through hole 100 of the alignment plate 2, and then the alignment plate 2 abuts against the product. Under the guidance of the first guide rod 5, the cage 4 and the plug-in body 1 continue to move towards the product until the connector 200 of the product is inserted into the electrical interface 101 of the plug-in body 1. Then, the connector at the detection wire harness end is passed through the through hole 100 of the bottom plate 3 and connected to another electrical interface 101 of the plug-in body 1;

[0071] According to different application scenarios, the plug-in body 1 can also be first connected to the detection wire harness end and then to the product end.

[0072] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A guiding structure for a connector pair of plug-in parts, characterized in that: It includes a plug-in body (1), a guiding plate (2) and a bottom plate (3), wherein, The plug-in body (1) is an electrical connecting piece, and electrical interfaces (101) are arranged at both ends of the plug-in body (1); The guiding plate (2) and the bottom plate (3) are oppositely arranged at both ends of the plug-in body (1), and through holes (100) are formed in the guiding plate (2) and the bottom plate (3) corresponding to the electrical interfaces (101); Both the guiding plate (2) and the bottom plate (3) are slidably connected to the plug-in body (1) to realize the relative approach or separation of the guiding plate (2) and the bottom plate (3).

2. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 1, wherein: The through hole (100) on the guiding plate (2) is a tapered groove, and the diameter of the through hole (100) gradually decreases from the side away from the plug-in body (1) to the side close to the plug-in body (1).

3. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a cage (4), a first guide rod (5) and a first spring (6), wherein, The cage (4) surrounds the plug-in body (1) and is fixed; One end of the first guide rod (5) is slidably connected to the cage (4), and the other end is fixedly connected to the guiding plate (2); The first spring (6) is sleeved on the first guide rod (5).

4. The connector pair plug guiding structure according to claim 3, wherein: The first guide rod (5) includes a threaded section (51), a connecting section (52) and a stop head (53) which are connected, and the diameters of the threaded section (51), the connecting section (52) and the stop head (53) increase in sequence, wherein, The threaded section (51) is in screwed connection with the guiding plate (2); The connecting section (52) is inserted into the cage (4); The stop head (53) is assembled in the cage (4) by a counterbore.

5. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the part of the plug-in body (1) located between the cage (4) and the guiding plate (2) is less than the maximum extension length of the first spring (6).

6. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: It further includes a bolt (7), and the bolt (7) penetrates through the cage (4) and is connected to the plug-in body (1).

7. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a second guide rod (8) and a second spring (9), wherein, One end of the second guide rod (8) is fixedly connected to the plug-in body (1), and the other end penetrates through the bottom plate (3); The second spring (9) is sleeved on the second guide rod (8).

8. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 1, wherein: The cross-sectional area of the through hole (100) on the guiding plate (2) is smaller than the area of the end of the plug-in body (1) facing the guiding plate (2).

9. The connector pair plug-in guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in body (1) includes a probe plug (11) and a profiling seat (12), wherein, The profiling seat (12) is arranged on the probe plug (11), and the probe of the probe plug (11) extends into the profiling seat (12); Both the probe plug (11) and the profiling seat (12) are provided with the electrical interfaces (101).

10. An EOL detection tooling for vehicle accessories, characterized in that, It includes the connector plug-in guiding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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    CN213658948U