Connector
By introducing multiple positioning holes, electroplating zones and insulating components into the connector, and using cold extrusion process to form a double-layer PIN copper needle structure, the existing connectors are solved, and efficient and reliable electrical connection is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422566176.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing connectors are designed with low efficiency, high cost, insufficient mechanical strength and easy to short circuit, requiring high-precision automation equipment investment and difficult maintenance.
The design of multiple positioning holes is adopted, combined with the plating zone and insulating components, and the PIN copper needle and solder dot are used to form a double-layer or multi-layer structure through cold extrusion and reverse bending processes. The conduction zone is electroplated with gold, palladium or platinum. The connector body is made of H65 copper material and is equipped with pre-broken wires.
It realizes one-time precision welding of multiple products, reduces production costs, improves welding yield, enhances mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, simplifies production processes, and facilitates maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a connector. Background Art
[0002] In the modern electronics industry, stable connections between circuit boards and other electronic devices are crucial for reliable data transmission. To achieve this, a variety of connector designs have emerged on the market, which enable communication between circuit boards and electronic devices through physical and electrical connections.
[0003] Existing connector technology typically uses a single-particle design, where multiple copper pins are injection-molded at a fixed pitch. Laser welding is then used to stack two thinner copper pins into a single pin to meet specific thickness requirements. These pins are then soldered using automated equipment to connect the circuit board to the electronic device.
[0004] However, existing technologies have some limitations:
[0005] 1. This single-particle connector lacks a positioning function, so only one connector can be welded at a time, resulting in low efficiency. 2. Achieving accurate and efficient single-particle welding requires high-precision automation, which is costly and difficult to maintain. 3. To achieve the required thickness, each copper pin on this connector is laser-welded by stacking two thinner pins, resulting in high processing costs and unstable performance. 4. Short circuits between the pins are prone to occur. Utility Model Content
[0006] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a connector.
[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:
[0008] The utility model provides a connector, comprising: a connector body;
[0009] The connector body is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and adjacent positioning holes are arranged at equal distances;
[0010] The lower part of the connector body is provided with a plurality of electroplating areas and pre-broken wires placed on top of the electroplating areas, and each electroplating area corresponds to a positioning hole placed above it;
[0011] Each of the electroplating areas is provided with a plurality of conducting areas and insulating components arranged around the conducting areas;
[0012] A PIN copper needle is placed in each of the conduction areas, and the insulating component is used for insulation between two adjacent PIN copper needles; and each PIN copper needle is provided with two soldering points.
[0013] Preferably, the conductive area is electroplated with gold, palladium or platinum.
[0014] Preferably, the diameter of the positioning holes is 1.5 mm, and the center distance between two adjacent positioning holes is 8.0 mm.
[0015] Preferably, the insulating component is PCL insulating glue.
[0016] Preferably, the thickness of the PIN copper needle is 0.58 mm, and the copper needle is formed by bending 180 degrees and then stacking to form a double-layer or multi-layer structure.
[0017] Preferably, the two adjacent electroplating areas are arranged at equal distances.
[0018] Preferably, the number of the plurality of positioning holes is 3, and correspondingly, the number of the plurality of electroplating areas is also 3.
[0019] Preferably, the number of conductive areas in each electroplating area is 8, and correspondingly, the number of PIN copper needles is 8 and the number of solder points is 16.
[0020] Preferably, the connector body is made of H65 copper.
[0021] Preferably, the connector body is a plate-shaped structure, and is used for welding connection with a circuit board.
[0022] The technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] The utility model can realize one-time welding of multiple products (8, 16) through precise circular hole positioning, greatly improving efficiency and reducing production costs.
[0024] The utility model can easily realize batch production without investing huge funds in developing automation equipment.
[0025] The multiple welding points on the copper needle of the utility model are extruded by cold extrusion, which greatly improves the welding yield rate, thereby ensuring the stable output of the electrical signal without attenuation, making the product quality more reliable and stable.
[0026] This new design utilizes 0.58mm thick copper pins, stamped and formed using a high-speed punch press (800 times per minute). This eliminates the tedious and inefficient process of laser welding each pin, then arranging and taping it for packaging. This new technology avoids the expensive laser welding process of stacking two thin copper pins to form a single pin, and instead utilizes a stamping and reverse bending process, simplifying the production process and reducing material and processing costs.
[0027] The utility model can enhance the mechanical strength: by bending the copper needles 180 degrees and then stacking them, a double-layer or multi-layer structure is formed, which effectively increases the mechanical strength and durability of the copper needles and improves the service life of the connector.
[0028] The utility model uses PCL insulating glue as an insulating component, which provides excellent insulation performance and environmental protection characteristics.
[0029] The gold, palladium or platinum electroplated in the conductive area of the utility model improves the corrosion resistance of the connector, so that the connector can maintain stable performance in harsh environments.
[0030] The connector body of this utility model is made of H65 copper and has a plate-like structure design, which enhances mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. The plate-like structure of the connector body makes the soldering connection to the circuit board simpler and faster, reducing the complexity and potential errors in the soldering process.
[0031] This utility model has a pre-cut wire function: the connector body is equipped with a pre-cut wire, located at the top of the electroplating area. After welding is completed, the pre-cut wire allows the user to easily separate the connector body from the welding positioning part, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;
[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;
[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the PIN copper needle and solder point of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.
[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , the utility model provides a connector, comprising: a connector body 1;
[0041] The connector body 1 is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes 101, and adjacent positioning holes 101 are arranged at equal distances to ensure the positioning accuracy when the connector is connected to other electronic devices;
[0042] The connector body 101 has multiple plating areas 2 and pre-cut wires 3 located on top of the plating areas 2. Each plating area 2 corresponds to a positioning hole 101 located above it. Adjacent plating areas 2 are equidistantly spaced. The pre-cut wires 3 facilitate the removal of the positioning portion after the soldering process is completed, simplifying the production process and facilitating the subsequent packaging and sale of individual finished products.
[0043] Each of the electroplating areas 2 is provided with a plurality of conductive areas 201 and an insulating component 202 disposed around the conductive areas 201;
[0044] Each of the conductive areas 201 is provided with a PIN copper pin 4. The insulating assembly 202 is used to insulate two adjacent PIN copper pins 4, ensuring good insulation between adjacent PIN copper pins 4 and preventing short circuits. Each PIN copper pin 4 is provided with two solder points 401, which improves soldering reliability and connector stability. The conductive area 201 is a waist-shaped conductive area with a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 0.3 mm.
[0045] Furthermore, in order to prevent poor electrical conduction caused by oxidation due to long-term exposure of the conductive area 201, the conductive area 201 is electroplated with gold, palladium or platinum. Gold, palladium or platinum have excellent chemical stability. Electroplating these materials can improve the corrosion resistance of the connector; at the same time, they have high electrical conductivity, which can ensure that the connector has excellent conductive performance. The electroplating layer increases the hardness of the conductive area, improves the wear resistance, and extends the service life of the connector.
[0046] Furthermore, the diameter of the positioning hole 101 is 1.5mm, and the center distance between two adjacent positioning holes 101 is 8.0mm; it is used to solve the problem of precise positioning of the connector and the circuit board when multiple welding is achieved at one time. The conventional practice of the production line is to weld a whole line (8 products) at the same time. This circular positioning hole 101 effectively and uniquely plays the role of precise positioning of each product, and efficiently solves the problem of precise positioning of 8 products welded at the same time; the diameter of the positioning hole 1 can be changed to meet the positioning requirements of different devices. The number of positioning holes 1 can also be increased to meet the positioning requirements of different devices, such as adding a positioning hole between two adjacent positioning holes, but the horizontal hole spacing of the added positioning holes must be 8.0mm.
[0047] Furthermore, the insulating component 202 is PCL insulating glue, wherein the PCL insulating glue provides excellent electrical insulation performance to prevent electrical short circuits between adjacent PIN copper needles; PCL (polycaprolactone) is a biodegradable polymer with good environmental adaptability.
[0048] Furthermore, the PIN copper pin 4 is 0.58mm thick and is formed by cold stamping, cold extrusion, and 180-degree bending, followed by stacking to form a double-layer or multi-layer structure. This cold stamping and cold extrusion process is efficient and stable, with a simplified process flow that reduces manufacturing costs and improves product competitiveness. The cold extrusion and reverse bending process enhances the mechanical strength of the copper pin, and its uniform thickness helps ensure a stable electrical connection.
[0049] Furthermore, the number of the plurality of positioning holes 101 is three, and correspondingly, the number of the plurality of electroplating areas 2 is also three. Each electroplating area 2 has eight conductive areas 201, correspondingly, eight PIN copper pins 4, and sixteen solder points 401. The sixteen solder points 401 serve as contact points between the connector and the circuit board during soldering, also known as solder creep points. After the tin on the circuit board melts at high temperatures, it is adsorbed on the solder points, thereby connecting the eight PIN copper pins and the circuit board together to transmit signals to external electronic devices.
[0050] Furthermore, the material of the connector body 1 is H65 copper; the connector body 1 is a plate-like structure and is used for welding connection with a circuit board. H65 copper has sufficient strength and hardness and is suitable as the material of the connector body and can withstand certain mechanical stress. H65 copper has good welding performance and is easy to be welded to a circuit board or other electronic components; using H65 copper as the material of the connector body can provide lower contact resistance and better signal transmission performance.
[0051] The utility model has a positioning mechanism:
[0052] The connector body 1 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes. The equidistant arrangement of these positioning holes 101 provides precise positioning points for the connector, ensuring fast and accurate alignment with the circuit board on an automated assembly line.
[0053] The electroplating and conduction area of the utility model:
[0054] The connector body 1 has multiple electroplated areas 2 at its lower portion, each corresponding to a positioning hole 101 above. The electroplated areas 2 are plated with gold, palladium, or platinum. These precious metals provide excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, ensuring stable and reliable signal transmission.
[0055] Each electroplating area 2 is provided with multiple conductive areas 201, which are the key parts for establishing electrical connections between the connector and external electronic devices; the conductive areas 201 are surrounded by insulating components 202 made of PCL insulating glue. These insulating components 202 effectively isolate adjacent PIN copper needles 4, prevent electrical short circuits and cross interference, and ensure the safety of signal transmission.
[0056] PIN copper pin 4 design:
[0057] Each conductive area 201 houses a PIN copper pin 4 with two solder points 401. The copper pins are 0.58 mm thick and are formed in one step through a stamping, cold extrusion, and 180-degree reverse bending process, resulting in a stable double-layer or multi-layer structure that enhances the pin's mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. The pins align with pads on the circuit board, creating an electrical connection through soldering, enabling data and power transmission.
[0058] Welding and connection of this utility model:
[0059] The connector body 1 is a plate-like structure that facilitates soldering to a circuit board. During the soldering process, the solder joints come into contact with the pads on the circuit board. After heating, the solder melts and fills the gap between the joints and pads, forming a stable solder joint, thereby achieving a secure connection between the connector and the circuit board.
[0060] The utility model has the function of pre-breaking:
[0061] The connector body 1 is provided with a pre-break line 3, located at the top of the electroplating area. After welding is completed, the pre-break 4 allows the user to easily separate the connector body from the welding positioning part, which is convenient for subsequent maintenance and replacement.
[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A connector, characterized in that: include: Connector body; The connector body is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and adjacent positioning holes are arranged at equal distances; The lower part of the connector body is provided with a plurality of electroplating areas and pre-broken wires placed on top of the electroplating areas, and each electroplating area corresponds to a positioning hole placed above it; Each of the electroplating areas is provided with a plurality of conducting areas and insulating components arranged around the conducting areas; A PIN copper needle is placed in each of the conduction areas, and the insulating component is used for insulation between two adjacent PIN copper needles; and each PIN copper needle is provided with two soldering points.
2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The conductive area is electroplated with gold, palladium or platinum.
3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The diameter of the positioning holes is 1.5 mm, and the center distance between two adjacent positioning holes is 8.0 mm.
4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The insulating component is PCL insulating glue.
5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein: The thickness of the PIN copper needle is 0.58 mm, and the copper needle is bent 180 degrees and then stacked to form a double-layer or multi-layer structure.
6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein: The two adjacent electroplating areas are arranged at equal distances.
7. The connector according to claim 6, wherein: The number of the plurality of positioning holes is 3, and correspondingly, the number of the plurality of electroplating areas is also 3.
8. The connector according to claim 7, wherein: The number of conductive areas in each electroplating area is 8, corresponding to the number of PIN copper needles is 8 and the number of solder points is 16.
9. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The connector body is made of H65 copper.
10. The connector according to claim 9, wherein: The connector body is a plate-shaped structure and is used for welding connection with a circuit board.