PCB elastic sheet connector

By designing a PCB spring connector with a two-stage elastic structure, the problem of the traditional connector being too long is solved, and the conductive performance is improved and the connector is lightweight and adaptable, which is suitable for the connection needs of electronic products.

CN223390816UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26艾柏锐电子材料(苏州)有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422856896.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional PCB spring connectors are too long and do not meet the demand for thinner and lighter electronic products.

Method used

A PCB spring connector is designed, which adopts a two-section elastic part structure, including first and second elastic force arms. By adjusting the angle and using beryllium copper with nickel plating, the deformation of the elastic part is achieved to improve the conduction performance.

Benefits of technology

While adapting to the demand for thinness and lightness, it improves the conduction performance and meets the connection needs of electronic products.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of elastic pieces, and discloses a PCB elastic piece connector which comprises a fixing part, a fixing hole is formed in the fixing part, one end of the fixing part is bent in a V shape to form an elastic part, the tail end of the elastic part is bent towards the fixing part to form an abutting part, and the elastic part sequentially comprises a first elastic force arm and a second elastic force arm. The second elastic force arm is shorter than the first elastic force arm, an included angle exists between the second elastic force arm and the first elastic force arm, the tail end of the abutting part faces the bent position of the fixing part and the elastic part, and the elastic part is shorter than the fixing part. According to the invention, the elastic part is arranged to be a two-section type, during abutting, the first elastic force arm and the second elastic force arm can sequentially deform, the tail end of the abutting part can be directly contacted with the fixed part along with the increase of the abutting force, and at the moment, the joint of the first elastic force arm and the second elastic force arm can be used as the abutting part to abut against the contact terminal. And the conductive efficiency is further improved, and the requirements of lightness and thinness can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of spring clips, and more specifically, to a PCB spring clip connector. Background Art

[0002] A PCB spring connector is an electrical connector used between electronic devices and circuit boards. It typically consists of a flexible metal sheet or spring structure to connect or disconnect electronic devices. Its primary function is to provide a temporary electrical connection in a circuit to enable signal transmission, power connection, or other circuit functions.

[0003] Traditional PCB spring connectors consist of a soldering portion and an elastic arm. The elastic arm comprises a sequentially connected arc-shaped lever arm, a horizontal lever arm, and an inclined lever arm. The arc-shaped lever arm's end, remote from the horizontal lever arm, is connected to the soldering portion, while the inclined lever arm's end, remote from the horizontal lever arm, has a contact portion. Both the horizontal and inclined lever arms are located above the soldering portion. The top surface of the horizontal lever arm serves as the suction surface for the surface mount process. Therefore, the horizontal lever arm must be of a certain length, resulting in a relatively long overall length for the PCB spring connector, making it less suitable for the growing trend toward thinner and lighter electronic products. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a PCB spring connector.

[0005] The PCB spring connector provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A PCB spring connector includes a fixing portion, a fixing hole is formed on the fixing portion, one end of the fixing portion is bent in a V-shape to form an elastic portion, the end of the elastic portion is bent toward the fixing portion to form an abutment portion, the elastic portion includes a first elastic force arm and a second elastic force arm in sequence, the length of the second elastic force arm is smaller than the first elastic force arm, there is an angle between the second elastic force arm and the first elastic force arm, the end of the abutment portion is toward the bend between the fixing portion and the elastic portion, and the length of the elastic portion is smaller than the fixing portion.

[0007] Furthermore, the angle between the fixing portion and the first elastic force arm is 50-70°.

[0008] Furthermore, the angle between the second elastic force arm and the first elastic force arm is 135-155°.

[0009] Furthermore, the angle between the elastic portion and the abutting portion is 35°-55°.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing portion, the elastic portion and the abutting portion are all made of beryllium copper.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer side surfaces of the elastic portion and the abutting portion have a nickel plating layer.

[0012] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] The present application sets the elastic part into two sections. When abutting, the first elastic force arm and the second elastic force arm can be deformed in sequence. As the abutting force increases, the end of the abutting part can directly contact the fixed part. At this time, the connection between the first elastic force arm and the second elastic force arm can serve as an abutting part to abut the contact terminal, further improving the conduction performance and being able to adapt to the needs of lightweight and thinness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is the installation diagram for this application.

[0016] Description of the numbers in the figure:

[0017] 1. Fixed portion; 2. Elastic portion; 21. First elastic force arm; 22. Second elastic force arm; 3. Abutting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application; it is obvious that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "mounted / connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] An embodiment of the present application discloses a PCB spring connector, including a fixing portion 1, a fixing hole being formed on the fixing portion 1, one end of the fixing portion 1 being bent in a V-shape to form an elastic portion 2, the distal end of the elastic portion 2 being bent toward the fixing portion 1 to form an abutting portion 3, the elastic portion 2 sequentially including a first elastic force arm 21 and a second elastic force arm 22, the length of the second elastic force arm 22 being smaller than the first elastic force arm 21, an angle being formed between the second elastic force arm 22 and the first elastic force arm 21, the distal end of the abutting portion 3 being toward the bend between the fixing portion 1 and the elastic portion 2, and the length of the elastic portion 2 being smaller than the fixing portion 1.

[0024] Preferably, the angle between the fixing portion 1 and the first elastic arm 21 is 60°.

[0025] Preferably, the angle between the second elastic arm 22 and the first elastic arm 21 is 145°.

[0026] Preferably, the angle between the elastic portion 2 and the abutting portion 3 is 50°.

[0027] Preferably, the fixing portion 1 , the elastic portion 2 and the abutting portion 3 are all made of beryllium copper, and the outer side surfaces of the elastic portion 2 and the abutting portion 3 have a nickel plating layer.

[0028] The implementation principle of a PCB spring connector in this embodiment is as follows:

[0029] The present application sets the elastic part 2 as a two-section type. When abutting, the first elastic force arm 21 and the second elastic force arm 22 can be deformed in sequence. As the abutting force increases, the end of the abutting part 3 can directly contact the fixed part 1. At this time, the connection between the first elastic force arm 21 and the second elastic force arm 22 can serve as the abutting part 3 to abut the contact terminal, further improving the conduction performance and being able to adapt to the needs of lightweight and thinness.

[0030] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A PCB spring connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixing portion (1), wherein a fixing hole (11) is provided on the fixing portion (1), one end of the fixing portion (1) is bent in a V-shape to form an elastic portion (2), the end of the elastic portion (2) is bent toward the fixing portion (1) to form an abutting portion (3), the elastic portion (2) sequentially comprises a first elastic force arm (21) and a second elastic force arm (22), the length of the second elastic force arm (22) is smaller than the first elastic force arm (21), an angle exists between the second elastic force arm (22) and the first elastic force arm (21), the end of the abutting portion (3) is toward the bending point between the fixing portion (1) and the elastic portion (2), and the length of the elastic portion (2) is smaller than that of the fixing portion (1).

2. The PCB spring connector according to claim 1, wherein: The angle between the fixing portion (1) and the first elastic force arm (21) is 50-70°.

3. The PCB spring connector according to claim 2, wherein: The angle between the second elastic force arm (22) and the first elastic force arm (21) is 135-155°.

4. The PCB spring connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The angle between the elastic portion (2) and the abutting portion (3) is 35°-55°.

5. The PCB spring connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing portion (1), the elastic portion (2) and the abutting portion (3) are all made of beryllium copper.

6. The PCB spring connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side surfaces of the elastic portion (2) and the abutting portion (3) have a nickel plating layer.