Printed circuit board female end connector

Abstract

According to the printed circuit board female end connector provided by the invention, the insulating body is provided with the first vertical mounting surface and the second horizontal mounting surface, so that a vertical mounting mode and a horizontal mounting mode are supported, the mounting flexibility is remarkably improved, and the production cost and the inventory management difficulty are reduced. The connector is further provided with the first adsorption plane and the second adsorption plane, the connector can be perfectly matched with a suction cup for a mechanical arm for automatic installation, the production efficiency is improved, manual operation errors and damage risks are reduced, and the installation quality and consistency are ensured. In addition, due to the arrangement of the first adsorption plane and the second adsorption plane, the installation process is simplified, extra clamp or tool requirements are reduced, and the production cost and the operation complexity are reduced. The connector is flexible in design, convenient to install, high in automation degree and suitable for PCBs with different layout requirements, and an efficient, stable and reliable connector solution is provided for manufacturing of electronic equipment. The method has remarkable technical progress and practical value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of printed circuit boards, and in particular to a female connector for a printed circuit board. Background Art

[0002] Connector installation on printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a critical step in the manufacturing of electronic devices. Traditionally, connector installation has been primarily performed manually, a method that is not only inefficient but also susceptible to human error, resulting in inconsistent installation quality. With the rapid development of the electronics manufacturing industry, the use of automated production lines is becoming increasingly widespread, and the demand for automation and standardization of the connector installation process is also increasing.

[0003] Existing connector designs often accommodate only a single installation method: either vertical or horizontal. This design limits the connector's application range and necessitates the preparation of different connector types when installing connectors on PCBs with varying layout requirements, increasing production costs and complicating inventory management.

[0004] Furthermore, existing connectors typically lack specialized suction structures to accommodate robotic grippers using suction cups during installation. This necessitates additional fixtures or tooling to secure connectors during installation on automated production lines, increasing operational complexity and potentially damaging them. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a female end connector for a printed circuit board, which realizes both vertical and horizontal installation modes of the connector through a first vertical mounting surface and a second horizontal mounting surface; at the same time, by setting a first adsorption plane and a second adsorption plane, it is adapted to a robot arm using a suction cup for automated installation, thereby improving production efficiency and installation quality.

[0006] A female end connector for a printed circuit board comprises an insulating body, wherein the surface of the insulating body that interfaces with the male end connector is a docking surface, the insulating body comprises a first vertical mounting surface and a second horizontal mounting surface, the first vertical mounting surface is parallel to the docking surface, the second horizontal mounting surface is perpendicular to the docking surface, the first vertical mounting surface and the second horizontal mounting surface are perpendicular to each other, the insulating body is provided with an avoidance groove on the other side surface relative to the second horizontal mounting surface, the slot, the bottom surface of the slot is the second adsorption surface, the suction cup can be adsorbed on the second adsorption surface after passing through the slot, the vertical plate, the vertical plate extends from the bottom surface of the slot toward the docking surface, the vertical plate is perpendicular to the docking surface of the slot, one side of the vertical plate is a first adsorption plane, the first adsorption plane is parallel to the second horizontal mounting surface, the avoidance groove corresponds to the first adsorption plane, and the suction cup can be adsorbed on the first adsorption plane after passing through the avoidance groove.

[0007] In one embodiment, the other side surface of the vertical plate is a terminal mounting surface.

[0008] In one embodiment, fixing plates are respectively provided on both sides of the insulating body, and the fixing plates include a vertical mounting portion and a horizontal mounting portion.

[0009] In one embodiment, a limiting ridge is provided in the slot, and the limiting ridge extends from the bottom surface of the slot toward the mating surface, and is used to reduce the interference force between the male connector and the side surface of the slot when the male connector is inserted into the slot.

[0010] In one embodiment, there are multiple limiting ridges, each of which is arranged on a side surface of the slot.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0012] (1) The connector design of the present invention supports both vertical and horizontal installation methods, greatly improving installation flexibility. This feature allows the connector to adapt to PCB board layout requirements, eliminating the need to design a separate connector for each installation method, thereby reducing production costs and inventory management difficulties.

[0013] (2) By providing a first adsorption plane and a second adsorption plane, the connector of the present invention can be perfectly adapted to a robot using a suction cup for automated installation. This not only improves production efficiency but also reduces the risk of errors and damage caused by manual operation, ensuring installation quality and consistency.

[0014] (3) The arrangement of the first and second adsorption planes of the present invention enables the manipulator to selectively adsorb to different parts of the connector according to different installation requirements. This design simplifies the installation process, reduces the need for additional fixtures or tooling, and reduces production costs and operational complexity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a printed circuit board female connector and a male connector before docking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a printed circuit board female connector and a male connector after docking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a female connector for a printed circuit board provided in an embodiment of the present application when installed vertically;

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the printed circuit board female connector provided in an embodiment of the present application when installed horizontally

[0019] Figure 5 This is a top view of a female connector for a printed circuit board provided in an embodiment of the present application when installed vertically.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] A. Female connector on printed circuit board; B. Male connector; C. Printed circuit board;

[0022] 1. Insulation body; 2. Slot; 3. Vertical plate; 4. Terminal; 5. Fixing piece; 6. Positioning rib;

[0023] 11. Docking surface; 12. First vertical mounting surface; 13. Second horizontal mounting surface; 14. Avoidance groove;

[0024] S1, first adsorption surface; S2, second adsorption surface;

[0025] 51. Vertical mounting portion; 52. Horizontal mounting portion; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The terms used in the implementation section of this application are only used to explain the specific embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The implementation of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment provides a female connector A for a printed circuit board (PCB). The connector comprises an insulating body 1. The insulating body 1 has a mating surface 11 for mating with a male connector B, as well as a first vertical mounting surface 12 and a second horizontal mounting surface 13. The first vertical mounting surface 12 is parallel to the mating surface 11, while the second horizontal mounting surface 13 is perpendicular to the mating surface 11. The first vertical mounting surface 12 and the second horizontal mounting surface 13 are perpendicular to each other. This design allows the connector to be flexibly mounted on a PCB C in either a vertical or horizontal manner.

[0029] On the other side of the insulating body 1 relative to the second horizontal mounting surface 13, an avoidance groove 14 and a slot 2 are provided. The bottom surface of the slot 2 serves as the second adsorption surface S2, allowing the suction cup to be adsorbed thereon after passing through the slot 2, so as to facilitate the automated grasping and installation of the robot. In addition, a vertical plate 3 extends from the bottom surface of the slot 2 toward the docking surface 11, and the vertical plate 3 is perpendicular to the docking surface 11 of the slot 2. One side of the vertical plate 3 is designed as a first adsorption plane S1, which is parallel to the second horizontal mounting surface 13, and the avoidance groove 14 corresponds to the first adsorption plane S1, so that the suction cup can pass through the avoidance groove 14 and be adsorbed on the first adsorption plane S1, thereby realizing the grasping of the connector in a vertical installation manner.

[0030] In one embodiment, the other side surface of the vertical plate 3 is a terminal 4 mounting surface for mounting the terminal 4 .

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, to enhance the securement between the connector and the PCB, this embodiment features fixing plates 5 on either side of the insulating body 1. These fixing plates 5 comprise a vertical mounting portion 51 and a horizontal mounting portion 52, which mate with corresponding structures on the PCB to achieve a secure fixation. This design not only improves connector installation stability but also enhances the reliability of the entire electronic device.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, to further optimize connector insertion performance and reduce interference between the male connector and the side surfaces of slot 2 when inserted into slot 2, this embodiment provides a retaining ridge 6 within slot 2. This retaining ridge 6 extends from the bottom surface of slot 2 toward mating surface 11, guiding the male connector during insertion and reducing unnecessary friction and interference. This ensures that the male connector's interference is limited to the side surfaces of retaining ridge 6, avoiding interference with the entire side surface of slot 2 at the female end of the connector. Furthermore, multiple retaining ridges 6 can be provided, distributed along the side surfaces of slot 2, to further enhance smoothness and accuracy of insertion.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on specific circumstances.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present application, any device or element referred to or implied must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[0035] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein, for example, can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "may include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or apparatus.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although the embodiments of this application have been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they may modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, such modifications or replacements do not deviate from the essence of the corresponding technical solutions within the scope of the various embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A female connector for a printed circuit board, characterized in that: include The insulating body includes a first vertical mounting surface and a second horizontal mounting surface, wherein the first vertical mounting surface is parallel to the mounting surface, the second horizontal mounting surface is perpendicular to the mounting surface, the first vertical mounting surface and the second horizontal mounting surface are perpendicular to each other, and a position-avoiding groove is provided on the other side of the insulating body relative to the second horizontal mounting surface. The bottom surface of the slot is a second adsorption surface, and the suction cup can be adsorbed on the second adsorption surface after passing through the slot. A vertical plate extends from the bottom surface of the slot toward the docking surface, the vertical plate is perpendicular to the docking surface of the slot, one side of the vertical plate is a first adsorption plane, the first adsorption plane is parallel to the second horizontal mounting surface, the avoidance groove corresponds to the first adsorption plane, and the suction cup can be adsorbed on the first adsorption plane after passing through the avoidance groove.

2. A printed circuit board female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other side surface of the vertical plate is a terminal mounting surface.

3. The printed circuit board female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing piece is respectively provided on both sides of the insulating body, and the fixing piece includes a vertical mounting portion and a horizontal mounting portion.

4. The printed circuit board female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting convex strip is provided in the slot, and the limiting convex strip extends from the bottom surface of the slot toward the docking surface, and is used to reduce the interference force between the male end connector and the side surface of the slot when the male end connector is inserted into the slot.

5. The printed circuit board female connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple limiting convex strips, which are respectively arranged on the side surfaces of the slot.

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