Inductor with close function pins

By designing the inductor with its functional pins close together, the problem of long signal transmission paths in inductor components is solved, achieving a shortened signal transmission path and effective utilization of the space at the bottom of the inductor.

CN223180943UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01DONGGUAN HENGXIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422242177.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-12

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Technical Problem

The existing pin distribution of inductors results in long signal transmission paths, increasing the difficulty of circuit layout.

Method used

The inductor is designed with its functional pins close together, so that the two functional pins are formed on the same side of the inductor. The inductor is heightened by a fixed pillar to create space to accommodate other electronic components.

Benefits of technology

Shorten the signal transmission path, reduce signal transmission time, and increase the utilization rate of the bottom of the inductor.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an inductor with close functional pins, which comprises an upper iron core body, a lower iron core body, a coil, a first accommodating space of the upper iron core body, a second accommodating space of the upper iron core body, a first accommodating space of the lower iron core body and a second accommodating space of the lower iron core body, one end of a first side wall of the coil corresponds to one end of a second side wall of the coil and is connected with one end of the second side wall through a fixing column, the first side wall extends in the direction away from the fixing column to form a first function pin, and the second side wall extends in the direction away from the fixing column to form a second function pin. The first side wall is arranged in the first accommodating space of the upper iron core body and the first accommodating space of the lower iron core body; the second side wall is arranged in the second accommodating space of the upper iron core body and the second accommodating space of the lower iron core body; and the upper iron core body, the coil and the lower iron core body are combined to form an inductance element.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an inductor, in particular to an inductor with function pins close to each other. Background Art

[0002] The pins of existing inductor components may be formed on opposite sides of the inductor or at the four diagonal corners of the inductor. In this way, the signal transmission requires a long path, which takes a long time and makes the circuit layout difficult. Therefore, how to shorten the signal transmission path and reduce the time required for signal transmission is the development trend in the current inductor field. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an inductor with function pins close to each other to improve the deficiencies of the prior art. The advantages of the utility model are as follows: First, the two function pins are formed on the same side of the inductor, and the distance between the two function pins can be controlled according to actual applications, so that the two function pins can be relatively close to each other, effectively shortening the signal transmission path; Second, the inductor with function pins close to each other has fixing posts on the side opposite to the two function pins. The two function pins and the fixing posts can elevate the inductor, so that a space can be formed between the inductor and the circuit board. This space can be used to accommodate other electronic parts or devices, increasing the utilization rate of the bottom.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides an inductor with function pins close to each other, which includes: an upper iron core body, a lower iron core body, and a coil. The upper iron core body has an upper iron core body first accommodation space and an upper iron core body second accommodation space. The lower iron core body has a lower iron core body first accommodation space and a lower iron core body second accommodation space. The upper iron core body first accommodation space corresponds to the lower iron core body first accommodation space, and the upper iron core body second accommodation space corresponds to the lower iron core body second accommodation space. The coil has a first side wall, a second side wall, and fixing posts. The first side wall and the second side wall are equal in size and parallel to each other. Among them, one end of the first side wall corresponds to one end of the second side wall and is connected by a fixing post. The other end of the first side wall extends in a direction away from the fixing post to form a first function pin, and the other end of the second side wall extends in a direction away from the fixing post to form a second function pin. The first function pin and the second function pin are formed on the same side of the inductor with function pins close to each other, and the first function pin and the second function pin are formed on different sides of the inductor with function pins close to each other with respect to the fixing posts. A part of the first side wall is arranged in the upper iron core body first accommodation space, and another part of the first side wall is arranged in the lower iron core body first accommodation space; a part of the second side wall is arranged in the upper iron core body second accommodation space, and another part of the second side wall is arranged in the lower iron core body second accommodation space. The upper iron core body is joined to the lower iron core body, and the upper iron core body, the coil, and the lower iron core body are combined into an inductor component.

[0005] Further, a U-shaped coil groove is formed by the first side wall, the second side wall of the coil and the fixing post.

[0006] Further, the first functional pin extends perpendicular to the first side wall, and the second functional pin extends perpendicular to the second side wall.

[0007] Further, the fixing post is formed on the opposite side of the inductor near the functional pins with respect to the first functional pin and the second functional pin.

[0008] Further, the height of the first functional pin, the height of the second functional pin, and the height of the fixing post are greater than or equal to the height of the first side wall and the height of the second side wall.

[0009] Further, the upper iron core body has an upper iron core body central column and two upper iron core body side columns, and the lower iron core body has a lower iron core body central column and two lower iron core body side columns.

[0010] Further, the upper iron core body central column and one upper iron core body side column define a first accommodating space of the upper iron core body, and the upper iron core body central column and the other upper iron core body side column define a second accommodating space of the upper iron core body; the lower iron core body central column and one lower iron core body side column define a first accommodating space of the lower iron core body, and the lower iron core body central column and the other lower iron core body side column define a second accommodating space of the lower iron core body.

[0011] Further, the two upper iron core body side columns are respectively in contact with the two lower iron core body side columns, and the upper iron core body central column and the lower iron core body central column are in contact with each other and are arranged in the U-shaped coil groove.

[0012] Further, each of the upper iron core body and the lower iron core body is an M-shaped or E-shaped iron core body.

[0013] Further, the coil is made of a copper sheet or a conductive material through a stamping or bending process, and the coil is an integrally formed structure.

[0014] Further, the lower iron core body has a bottom surface, and the bottom surface, the first functional pin, the second functional pin and the fixing post jointly define a space.

[0015] Further, the first functional pin and the second functional pin are pins inserted into the circuit board.

[0016] One of the beneficial effects of the present utility model is that for the inductor with function pins close to each other, the signal transmission path can be shortened and the time required for signal transmission can be reduced by arranging "two function pins on the same side of the inductor and the two function pins can be set relatively close according to actual applications". Another beneficial effect is that through the technical solution of "the inductor with function pins close to each other has fixing posts on the side opposite to the two function pins, and the two function pins and the fixing posts can elevate the inductor to form a space between it and the circuit board", this space can be used to accommodate other electronic components or devices, increasing the utilization rate of the bottom of the overall inductor.

[0017] To further understand the features and technical content of the present utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present utility model. However, the provided drawings are only for reference and illustration, and are not used to limit the present utility model. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 Exploded view of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 Combined view of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 For Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the III-III section of

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the coil of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 Exploded view of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 Exploded view of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the third embodiment of the present utility model; and

[0024] Figure 7 Exploded view of the inductor with function pins close to each other according to the fourth embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Description of reference numerals: 1: Inductor close to the functional pins; 2: Upper iron core body; 3: Coil; 4: Lower iron core body; 21: First accommodating space of the upper iron core body; 22: Second accommodating space of the upper iron core body; 23: Central column of the upper iron core body; 24, 24': Side columns of the upper iron core body; 31: First side wall; 32: Second side wall; 33: Fixed column; 33': Third functional pin; 34: First functional pin; 35: Second functional pin; 36:ㄇ-shaped coil groove; 41: First accommodating space of the lower iron core body; 42: Second accommodating space of the lower iron core body; 43: Central column of the lower iron core body; 44, 44': Side columns of the lower iron core body; 45: Bottom surface; 46: Convex part; 47: Concave part; 51: Second cross beam; h1, h1', h2, h2', h3: Heights. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The following are specific embodiments to illustrate the implementation manners of the "inductor with functional pins close" disclosed by the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present utility model. Additionally, the drawings of the present utility model are only for simple schematic illustration and are not drawn according to actual dimensions, which is hereby stated in advance. The following implementation manners will further detail the related technical content of the present utility model, but the disclosed content is not used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Additionally, the term "or" used herein should, depending on the actual situation, possibly include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items.

[0027] [First Embodiment]

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 which is an exploded view of the inductor 1 with functional pins close according to the first embodiment of the present utility model, Figure 2 is its combined view, Figure 3 is Figure 2 a cross-sectional view of the III-III section of Figure 4 and is a view of the coil of the inductor with functional pins close of the present utility model. As Figure 1As shown in the figure, the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the first embodiment of the present utility model includes an upper iron core body 2, a coil 3, and a lower iron core body 4. The upper iron core body 2 has an upper iron core body first accommodating space 21 and an upper iron core body second accommodating space 22, and the lower iron core body 4 has a lower iron core body first accommodating space 41 and a lower iron core body second accommodating space 42. The upper iron core body first accommodating space 21 corresponds to the lower iron core body first accommodating space 41, and the upper iron core body second accommodating space 22 corresponds to the lower iron core body second accommodating space 42. The coil 3 has a first side wall 31, a second side wall 32, and a fixing column 33. The first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32 are equal in size and parallel to each other. One end of the first side wall 31 corresponds to one end of the second side wall 32 and is connected by the fixing column 33. The other end of the first side wall 31 extends away from the fixing column 33 to form a first functional pin 34, and the other end of the second side wall 32 extends away from the fixing column 33 to form a second functional pin 35. The first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 are formed on the same side of the inductor 1 near the functional pins, and the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 are formed on different sides of the inductor 1 near the functional pins with respect to the fixing column 33. In actual application, the upper iron core body 2 and the lower iron core body 4 can be E-shaped or M-shaped iron core bodies, and their materials can be, but are not limited to, ferrite or other soft magnetic materials.

[0029] Further explanation, the first side wall 31, the second side wall 32, and the fixing column 33 of the coil 3 form a U-shaped coil groove 36.

[0030] Further explanation, as Figure 4 shown in the figure, the other end of the first side wall 31 of the coil 3 is bent and extended perpendicular to the direction of the first side wall 31 to form a first functional pin 34, and the other end of the second side wall 32 of the coil 3 is bent and extended perpendicular to the direction of the second side wall 32 to form a second functional pin 35, that is, the first functional pin 34 extends perpendicular to the first side wall 31, the second functional pin 35 extends perpendicular to the second side wall 32, the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 can extend away from each other, can face each other, or can extend in different directions respectively. The present utility model does not limit the extension directions of the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35.

[0031] The fixing column 33 is formed on the opposite side of the inductor 1 near the functional pins with respect to the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35, for supporting the inductor 1 near the functional pins and stably fixing the inductor 1 near the functional pins on the circuit board.

[0032] Preferably, the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 can be very close to each other.

[0033] In the first embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the first side wall 31 has a height h1, the second side wall 32 has a height h1', the first functional pin 34 has a height h2, the second functional pin 35 has a height h2', and the fixing post 33 has a height h3.

[0034] The height h1 of the first side wall 31 is similar to the height h1' of the second side wall 32; the height h2 of the first functional pin 34, the height h2' of the second functional pin 35 are similar to the height h3 of the fixing post 33. It should be particularly noted that the heights h1, h1', h2, h2' and h3 can have different variations. For example, the height h1 of the first side wall 31 can be greater than the height h1' of the second side wall 32; the height h2 of the first functional pin 34, the height h2' of the second functional pin 35 can be greater than the height h3 of the fixing post 33; the height h2 of the first functional pin 34 can also be greater than the height h2' of the second functional pin 35 and the height h3 of the fixing post 33, and can be adjusted according to the actual usage situation, and the present utility model does not limit.

[0035] Preferably, the height h2 of the first functional pin 34, the height h2' of the second functional pin 35 and the height h3 of the fixing post 33 can be greater than or equal to the height h1 of the first side wall 31 and the height h1' of the second side wall 32, so that the first functional pin 34, the second functional pin 35 and the fixing post 33 can elevate the inductor 1 close to the functional pins, or can also not elevate the inductor 1 close to the functional pins, and can be adjusted according to the user's needs or actual applications.

[0036] Preferably, the coil 3 is made of a copper sheet or a conductive material through a stamping or bending process, and is an integrally formed structure.

[0037] As Figure 1 shown, the upper iron core body 2 has an upper iron core body central column 23 and two upper iron core body side columns 24, 24'; the lower iron core body 4 has a lower iron core body central column 43 and two lower iron core body side columns 44, 44'. The upper iron core body central column 23 and an upper iron core body side column 24 form an upper iron core body first accommodating space 21, and the upper iron core body central column 23 and the other upper iron core body side column 24' form an upper iron core body second accommodating space 22; the lower iron core body central column 43 and a lower iron core body side column 44 form a lower iron core body first accommodating space 41, and the lower iron core body central column 43 and the other lower iron core body side column 44' form a lower iron core body second accommodating space 42.

[0038] The assembling method of the inductor 1 close to the functional pins in the first embodiment of the present utility model is:

[0039] A part of the first side wall 31 is disposed in the first accommodation space 21 of the upper iron core body, and the other part of the first side wall 31 is disposed in the first accommodation space 41 of the lower iron core body; a part of the second side wall 32 is disposed in the second accommodation space 22 of the upper iron core body, and the other part of the second side wall 32 is disposed in the second accommodation space 42 of the lower iron core body.

[0040] The first side wall 31 and the second side wall 32 of the coil 3 and the fixing column 33 form a U-shaped coil groove 36. The two upper iron core body side columns 24, 24' are respectively in abutting connection with the two lower iron core body side columns 44, 44', and the upper iron core body center column 23 and the lower iron core body center column 43 are in abutting connection with each other and are disposed in the U-shaped coil groove 36, so that the upper iron core body 2 and the lower iron core body 4 are joined to each other (as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown).

[0041] During assembly, the first functional pins 34 are respectively in abutting connection with the upper iron core body side column 24, the upper iron core body center column 23, the lower iron core body side column 44, and the lower iron core body center column 43; the second functional pins 35 are respectively in abutting connection with the upper iron core body side column 24', the upper iron core body center column 23, the lower iron core body side column 44', and the lower iron core body center column 43.

[0042] Preferably, the distance between the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 is controllable, and the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 can be set relatively closer according to actual requirements to facilitate rapid signal transmission.

[0043] Preferably, the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 can be two pins that can be inserted into the slot holes of the circuit board.

[0044] Preferably, the lower iron core body 4 has a bottom surface 45. The bottom surface 45, the first functional pin 34, the second functional pin 35, and the fixing column 33 can define a space, and this space can increase the utilization rate of the bottom of the inductor and can be used to accommodate chips, capacitor ICs or other components for the circuit board disposed on the circuit board.

[0045] [Second Embodiment]

[0046] Figure 5 The exploded view of the inductor 1 with the functional pins close to each other according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown. As Figure 5As shown in the figure, the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the second embodiment of the present utility model includes an upper iron core body 2, a coil 3, and a lower iron core body 4. The structure of the second embodiment of the present utility model is similar to that of the first embodiment, and the same parts will not be described in detail. The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment of the present utility model is that the upper iron core body 2 of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the second embodiment of the present utility model is only a quadrilateral flat plate, and the upper iron core body 2 does not have any accommodating space and iron core columns. The lower iron core body 4 has a first accommodating space 41 and a second accommodating space 42 of the lower iron core body. It should be particularly noted that when the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the second embodiment of the present utility model is assembled, the central column 43 of the lower iron core body of the lower iron core body 4 is arranged in the U-shaped coil groove 36, and the central column 43 of the lower iron core body and the two side columns 44, 44' of the lower iron core body are all abutted against the upper iron core body 2.

[0047] [Third Embodiment]

[0048] Figure 6 The exploded view of the third embodiment of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the present utility model. The structure of the third embodiment of the present utility model is similar to that of the first embodiment, and the same parts will not be described in detail. The difference between the third embodiment and the first embodiment of the present utility model is that the lower iron core body 4 of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the third embodiment of the present utility model is only a flat plate, the lower iron core body 4 has a convex part 46 and a concave part 47, and the lower iron core body 4 does not have any accommodating space and iron core columns. It should be particularly noted that when the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the third embodiment of the present utility model is assembled, the central column 23 of the upper iron core body of the upper iron core body 2 is arranged in the U-shaped coil groove 36, and the central column 23 of the upper iron core body and the two side columns 24, 24' of the upper iron core body are all abutted against the lower iron core body 4.

[0049] Further explanation, the central column 23 of the upper iron core body abuts against the convex part 46 of the lower iron core body 4, and the fixing column 33 of the coil 3 is arranged in the concave part 47.

[0050] [Fourth Embodiment]

[0051] Figure 7 The exploded view of the third embodiment of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the present utility model. The third embodiment of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the present utility model is Figure 1 substantially the same as the structure of the first embodiment of the inductor 1 near the functional pins shown in the figure, and will not be described in detail. The difference is that the fixing column 33 in the first embodiment of the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the present utility model can be a third functional pin 33' similar to the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35 in the third embodiment, which can be used to transmit signals. Specifically, the inductor 1 near the functional pins of the third embodiment of the present utility model can have three functional pins.

[0052] The assembly method of the third embodiment of the inductor 1 close to the functional pins of the present utility model is the same as that of the first embodiment of the inductor 1 close to the functional pins of the present utility model, and will not be elaborated here.

[0053] As Figure 7 shown, the third functional pin 33' is formed on the opposite side of the inductor 1 close to the functional pins with respect to the first functional pin 34 and the second functional pin 35. In addition to being able to support the inductor 1 close to the functional pins and stably fixing the inductor 1 close to the functional pins on the circuit board, it can also transmit signals. Specifically, the signal can not only be transmitted from the first functional pin 34 to the second functional pin 35 or from the second functional pin 35 to the first functional pin 34, but also from the first functional pin 34 to the third functional pin 33' or from the second functional pin 35 to the third functional pin 33'. Moreover, it can be transmitted from the third functional pin 33' to the first functional pin 34 or from the third functional pin 33' to the second functional pin 35, and can be adjusted according to the user's needs or actual applications. In this way, the inductor has more availability.

[0054] Preferably, the first functional pin 34, the second functional pin 35 and the third functional pin 33' can be pin feet respectively, which can be inserted into the slot holes of the circuit board.

[0055] [Advantages of the embodiment]

[0056] One of the beneficial effects of the present utility model is that for the inductor close to the functional pins provided by the present utility model, the signal transmission path can be shortened by "two functional pins are formed on the same side of the inductor and the two functional pins can be very close", and the time required for transmitting signals can be reduced. Another beneficial effect is that through the technical solution of "the inductor close to the functional pins has fixing posts on the other side relative to the two functional pins, and the two functional pins and the fixing posts can lift the inductor, so that a space can be formed between it and the circuit board", this space can be used to accommodate other electronic components or devices, increasing the utilization rate of the bottom of the overall inductor.

[0057] The content disclosed above is only the preferred feasible embodiment of the present utility model, and does not limit the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model are included in the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An inductor with function pins close to each other, characterized in that, Comprising: An upper iron core body having a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space of the upper iron core body; A lower iron core body having a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space of the lower iron core body, the first accommodation space of the upper iron core body corresponding to the first accommodation space of the lower iron core body, and the second accommodation space of the upper iron core body corresponding to the second accommodation space of the lower iron core body; And A coil having a first side wall, a second side wall, and a fixing column, the first side wall and the second side wall being equal in size and parallel to each other, wherein one end of the first side wall corresponds to one end of the second side wall and is connected by the fixing column, the other end of the first side wall extends away from the fixing column to form a first functional pin, the other end of the second side wall extends away from the fixing column to form a second functional pin, the first functional pin and the second functional pin are formed on the same side of the inductor close to the functional pins, and the first functional pin and the second functional pin are formed on different sides of the inductor close to the functional pins with respect to the fixing column, wherein a part of the first side wall is disposed in the first accommodation space of the upper iron core body, and another part of the first side wall is disposed in the first accommodation space of the lower iron core body; a part of the second side wall is disposed in the second accommodation space of the upper iron core body, and another part of the second side wall is disposed in the second accommodation space of the lower iron core body, wherein the upper iron core body is joined to the lower iron core body, and the upper iron core body, the coil, and the lower iron core body are combined into an inductor element.

2. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side wall, the second side wall, and the fixing column of the coil form a U-shaped coil groove.

3. The inductor with functional pins close to each other according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first functional pin extends perpendicular to the first side wall, and the second functional pin extends perpendicular to the second side wall.

4. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 1, wherein, The fixing column is formed on the opposite side of the inductor close to the functional pins with respect to the first functional pin and the second functional pin.

5. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the first functional pin, the height of the second functional pin, and the height of the fixing column are greater than or equal to the height of the first side wall and the height of the second side wall.

6. The inductor with functional pins close to each other according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper iron core body has an upper iron core body central column and two upper iron core body side columns, and the lower iron core body has a lower iron core body central column and two lower iron core body side columns.

7. The inductor with functional pins close to each other according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper iron core body central column and one of the upper iron core body side columns define the first accommodation space of the upper iron core body, and the upper iron core body central column and the other upper iron core body side column define the second accommodation space of the upper iron core body; the lower iron core body central column and one of the lower iron core body side columns define the first accommodation space of the lower iron core body, and the lower iron core body central column and the other lower iron core body side column define the second accommodation space of the lower iron core body.

8. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 7, wherein, The two upper iron core body side columns are respectively in contact with the two lower iron core body side columns, and the upper iron core body central column is in contact with the lower iron core body central column and is disposed in the U-shaped coil groove.

9. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 1, wherein The upper iron core body and the lower iron core body are each an M-shaped or E-shaped iron core body.

10. The inductor with functional pins close to each other according to claim 1, wherein The coil is made of a copper sheet or a conductive material through a stamping or bending process, and the coil is of an integrally formed structure.

11. The inductor with function pins close to each other according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower iron core body has a bottom surface, and the space is defined by the bottom surface, the first functional pin, the second functional pin and the fixing post.

12. The inductor with functional pins close to each other according to claim 1, wherein, The first functional pin and the second functional pin are pins inserted into the circuit board.