Pull riveting assembly, product and product assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rivet pulling assembly, a product and a product assembly. The rivet pulling assembly comprises a rivet pulling nut and a rivet pulling nut, wherein the rivet pulling nut comprises a positioning end part; the bolt is in threaded connection with the rivet nut; and the gasket is sleeved on the positioning end part of the rivet nut. The gasket is connected with the positioning end part of the rivet nut, so that the rivet nut cannot rotate relative to the gasket, and the gasket is suitable for being connected with a sleeve of a rivet pulling tool so as to prevent the rivet nut from rotating when being pulled and riveted by the rivet pulling tool. According to the utility model, the rivet nut can be riveted on the second part and the first part can be fastened on the second part by tightening the bolt. In addition, in the process of tightening the bolt, the rivet nut cannot rotate. According to the utility model, the installation step of fastening the first component to the second component is simplified, and the cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a riveting assembly, a product including the riveting assembly, product components of the product, and an installation method for the product. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, connectors, especially board-end connectors, are typically fastened to the mounting panel of a customer's equipment using bolts. This necessitates that the mounting panel of the customer's equipment have threaded holes. When the mounting panel of the customer's equipment is a very thin sheet metal part, a backplate is usually added to the inside of the sheet metal part, with threaded holes formed on the backplate. Furthermore, in existing technologies, if sealing is required, the backplate also needs to include a sealing ring structure to prevent leakage. Because the backplate has a certain thickness, it provides strength support to the sheet metal part, preventing deformation under stress. However, adding a backplate increases costs.

[0003] In existing technology, there is another method for securing the connector to the mounting panel. This method involves first riveting rivet nuts onto the mounting panel, and then using bolts to secure the connector to the mounting panel. The disadvantage of this method is that it requires the use of riveting tools to first rivet the rivet nuts onto the mounting panel, resulting in too many installation steps and higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a riveting assembly is provided. The riveting assembly includes: a rivet nut, including a positioning end; a bolt, threadedly connected to the rivet nut; and a washer, fitted onto the positioning end of the rivet nut. The washer engages with the positioning end of the rivet nut such that the rivet nut cannot rotate relative to the washer. The washer is adapted to engage with the sleeve of a riveting tool to prevent the rivet nut from rotating when riveted by the riveting tool.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the washer is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end of the rivet nut is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the washer, so that the rivet nut cannot rotate relative to the washer.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the washer and the outer contour of the positioning end are polygonal or elliptical.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer contour of the washer is non-circular, which is used to cooperate with the non-circular inner contour of the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool, so that the washer and the riveting nut cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer contour of the washer and the inner contour of the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool are polygonal or elliptical.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an axially extending protruding key is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer, the protruding key being used to engage with a keyway on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool, so that the washer and the riveting nut cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an axially extending keyway is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer, the keyway being used to engage with a raised key on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool, so that the washer and the riveting nut cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve of the riveting tool.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rivet nut further includes: a rivet body axially opposite to the positioning end; and a first flange located between the positioning end and the rivet body, wherein the bolt is threadedly connected to the rivet body, and the head of the bolt is used to axially abut against the end face of the positioning end of the rivet nut and the end face of the washer.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the positioning end of the rivet nut is used to pass through a first through hole on a first component, the rivet body of the rivet nut is used to pass through a second through hole on a second component, the washer is adapted to be axially pressed between the head of the bolt and the first component, and the first flange of the rivet nut and the first component are adapted to abut against one side of the second component. When the rivet nut is installed on the first component and the second component and the bolt is tightened by the rivet tool, the rivet body deforms under the pull of the bolt and forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, so as to rivet the rivet nut to the second component and fasten the first component and the second component together.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange of the rivet nut, and the rivet assembly further includes a sealing ring installed in the sealing ring mounting groove; when the rivet nut is riveted to the second component, the sealing ring is axially pressed between the first flange of the rivet nut and the second component to achieve a seal between the two.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the rivet body of the rivet nut is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the riveting process from falling out of the rivet nut; or the bottom of the rivet body of the rivet nut is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body during the riveting process.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, a riveting assembly is provided. The riveting assembly includes: a plurality of rivet nuts, each rivet nut including a positioning end; a plurality of bolts, each threadedly connected to the plurality of rivet nuts; and a single washer having a plurality of positioning holes. The plurality of positioning holes of the washer engage with the positioning ends of the plurality of rivet nuts, such that the rivet nuts cannot rotate relative to the washer. The washer is adapted to be pre-installed on a first component by the plurality of rivet nuts, such that when the rivet nuts are riveted with a riveting tool, the washer and the rivet nuts will not rotate relative to the first component.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the positioning hole of the pad is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end of the rivet nut is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the positioning hole of the pad, so that the rivet nut cannot rotate relative to the washer.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the positioning hole of the pad and the outer contour of the positioning end are polygonal or elliptical.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the rivet nut further includes: a rivet body axially opposite to the positioning end; and a first flange located between the positioning end and the rivet body, wherein the bolt is threadedly connected to the rivet body, and the head of the bolt is used to axially abut against the end face of the positioning end of the rivet nut and the surface of the pad.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the positioning end of the rivet nut is used to pass through a first through hole on a first component, the rivet body of the rivet nut is used to pass through a second through hole on a second component, the washer is adapted to be axially pressed between the head of the bolt and the first component, and the first flange of the rivet nut and the first component are adapted to abut against one side of the second component. When the rivet nut is installed on the first component and the second component and the bolt is tightened by the rivet tool, the rivet body deforms under the pull of the bolt and forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, so as to rivet the rivet nut to the second component and fasten the first component and the second component together.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange of the rivet nut, and the rivet assembly further includes a sealing ring installed in the sealing ring mounting groove; when the rivet nut is riveted to the second component, the sealing ring is axially pressed between the first flange of the rivet nut and the second component to achieve a seal between the two.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the rivet body of the rivet nut is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the riveting process from falling out of the rivet nut; or the bottom of the rivet body of the rivet nut is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body during the riveting process.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, a product is provided. The product includes: a first component having a first through hole; and the aforementioned riveting assembly, detachably pre-installed on the first component. A locating end of the rivet nut passes through the first through hole in the first component, a rivet body of the rivet nut passes through a second through hole in a second component, a washer is axially pressed between the head of the bolt and the first component, and a first flange of the rivet nut and the first component are adapted to abut against one side of the second component. When the rivet body of the rivet nut passes through the second through hole in the second component and the bolt is tightened by the rivet tool, the rivet body deforms under the pull of the bolt and forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, thereby riveting the rivet nut to the second component and fastening the first component and the second component together.

[0024] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a receiving recess communicating with the first through hole is formed on the lower side of the first component facing the second component, and the first flange of the rivet nut is received and positioned in the receiving recess.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, during the pre-assembly of the rivet assembly, the positioning end of the rivet nut is inserted into the first through hole from the lower side of the first component, and the bolt is screwed into the rivet nut from the upper side of the first component.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product is a connector, the connector including a connector housing and terminals disposed in the connector housing; the first component is the connector housing, the connector housing having a flange for mounting the connector to the second component, and the first through hole being formed in the flange.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, a product assembly is provided. The product assembly includes: a second component having a second through hole; and the aforementioned product, wherein a rivet nut of a rivet assembly passes through the second through hole of the second component. During the tightening of the bolt of the rivet assembly with a rivet tool, a first flange of the rivet nut abuts against one side of the second component, and under the pull of the bolt, the rivet nut forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, thereby riveting the rivet nut to the second component.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product is a connector, the connector including a connector housing and terminals disposed in the connector housing, the first component being the connector housing having a flange, the first through hole being formed on the flange; the second component being a mounting panel and having a mounting opening that allows a portion of the connector to pass through, the mounting opening of the second component having a rolled edge to prevent the edge of the mounting opening from deforming when the bolt is tightened.

[0029] According to another aspect of the present invention, a product installation method is provided. The product installation method includes the following steps:

[0030] S10: Provide the aforementioned rivet assembly;

[0031] S20: Pre-install the rivet assembly onto the first part of the product;

[0032] S30: Pass the rivet body of the rivet nut through the second through hole of the second component; and

[0033] S40: Tighten the bolts of the rivet assembly with a rivet tool to rivet the rivet nut to the second component and to fasten the first component to the second component.

[0034] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the rivet nut can be riveted to the second component and the first component can be fastened to the second component by tightening the bolt. Furthermore, the rivet nut does not rotate during the tightening process. The present invention simplifies the installation steps of fastening the first component to the second component and reduces costs.

[0035] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This illustration shows an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention for installation. Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mounting panel of the connector shown;

[0038] Figure 3 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has not yet been pre-installed on the flange of the connector housing;

[0042] Figure 7 This shows a cross-sectional view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has been pre-installed on the flange of the connector housing;

[0043] Figure 8 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has not yet been pre-installed on the mounting panel;

[0044] Figure 9 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rivet assembly has not yet been riveted to the mounting panel;

[0045] Figure 10 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a riveting tool is shown and the riveting assembly has not yet been riveted to the mounting panel;

[0046] Figure 11 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a riveting tool is shown and the riveting assembly has been riveted and fixed to the mounting panel;

[0047] Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a connector and mounting panel according to another exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 13 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 14 This diagram shows an exploded view of the riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 16 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0053] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0054] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a riveting assembly is provided. The riveting assembly includes: a rivet nut, including a positioning end; a bolt, threadedly connected to the rivet nut; and a washer, fitted onto the positioning end of the rivet nut. The washer engages with the positioning end of the rivet nut, preventing the rivet nut from rotating relative to the washer. The washer is adapted to engage with the sleeve of a riveting tool to prevent the rivet nut from rotating when riveted by the riveting tool.

[0055] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a riveting assembly is provided. The riveting assembly includes: a plurality of rivet nuts, each rivet nut including a positioning end; a plurality of bolts, each threadedly connected to the plurality of rivet nuts; and a single washer having a plurality of positioning holes. The plurality of positioning holes of the washer engage with the positioning ends of the plurality of rivet nuts, preventing the rivet nuts from rotating relative to the washers. The washer is adapted to be pre-installed on a first component via the plurality of rivet nuts, so that when the rivet nuts are riveted with a riveting tool, the washer and the rivet nuts will not rotate relative to the first component.

[0056] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a product is provided. The product includes: a first component having a first through hole; and the aforementioned riveting assembly, detachably pre-installed on the first component. A locating end of the rivet nut passes through the first through hole in the first component, a rivet body of the rivet nut passes through a second through hole in a second component, a washer is axially pressed between the head of the bolt and the first component, and a first flange of the rivet nut and the first component are adapted to abut against one side of the second component. When the rivet body of the rivet nut passes through the second through hole in the second component and the bolt is tightened by the rivet tool, the rivet body deforms under the pull of the bolt and forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, thereby riveting the rivet nut to the second component and fastening the first component and the second component together.

[0057] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a product assembly is provided. The product assembly includes: a second component having a second through hole; and the aforementioned product, wherein a rivet nut of its rivet assembly passes through the second through hole of the second component. During the tightening of the bolt of the rivet assembly using a rivet tool, a first flange of the rivet nut abuts against one side of the second component, and under the pull of the bolt, the rivet nut forms a second flange abutting against the other side of the second component, thereby riveting the rivet nut to the second component.

[0058] According to another overall technical concept of this utility model, a product installation method is provided, comprising the following steps: providing the aforementioned riveting assembly; pre-installing the riveting assembly onto a first component of the product; passing the riveting body of the riveting nut through a second through hole in a second component; and tightening the bolts of the riveting assembly with a riveting tool to rivet the riveting nut to the second component and to fasten the first component to the second component.

[0059] First Embodiment

[0060] Figures 1 to 12 A first embodiment according to the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, Figure 1 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This illustration shows an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention for installation. Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mounting panel of the connector shown; Figure 3 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This diagram shows an exploded view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has not yet been pre-installed on the flange of the connector housing; Figure 7 This shows a cross-sectional view of a riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has been pre-installed on the flange of the connector housing; Figure 8 This diagram shows an exploded view of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the riveting assembly has not yet been pre-installed on the mounting panel; Figure 9 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rivet assembly has not yet been riveted to the mounting panel; Figure 10 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a riveting tool is shown and the riveting assembly has not yet been riveted to the mounting panel; Figure 11 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and a mounting panel according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a riveting tool is shown and the riveting assembly has been riveted and fixed to the mounting panel; Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a connector and mounting panel according to another exemplary first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a riveting assembly 3 is disclosed. The riveting assembly 3 includes a rivet nut 31, a bolt 32, and a washer 33. The rivet nut 31 includes a positioning end 311. The bolt 32 is threadedly connected to the rivet nut 31. The washer 33 is fitted onto the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31. The washer 33 engages with the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31, preventing the rivet nut 31 from rotating relative to the washer 33. The washer 33 is adapted to engage with the sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4 to prevent the rivet nut 31 from rotating during riveting by the riveting tool 4. During riveting, the rotor 41 of the riveting tool 4 engages with the perforated groove 32b on the head 32a of the bolt 32, driving the bolt 32 to rotate, thereby completing the riveting operation of the rivet nut 31.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the washer 33 is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the washer 33, so that the rivet nut 31 cannot rotate relative to the washer 33.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the washer 33 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 are polygonal or elliptical. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner contour of the washer 33 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 are regular hexagonal. However, the present invention is not limited to this; the inner contour of the washer 33 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 can also be regular quadrilateral, regular octagonal, or other suitable shapes.

[0064] Although not illustrated, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the washer 33 may be threaded onto the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 to engage the two together.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer contour of the washer 33 is non-circular, which is used to cooperate with the non-circular inner contour of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4, so that the washer 33 and the rivet nut 31 cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, the outer contour of the washer 33 and the inner contour of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4 can be polygonal or elliptical. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer contour of the washer 33 and the inner contour of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4 are regular hexagonal. However, this utility model is not limited to this; the outer contour of the washer 33 and the inner contour of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4 can also be regular quadrilateral, regular octagonal, or other suitable shapes.

[0067] Although not illustrated, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an axially extending raised key is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer 33. The raised key is used to engage with the keyway on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4, so that the washer 33 and the rivet nut 31 cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4.

[0068] Although not illustrated, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an axially extending keyway is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer 33. The keyway is used to engage with a raised key on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4, so that the washer 33 and the rivet nut 31 cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve 40 of the riveting tool 4.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the rivet nut 31 further includes a rivet body 310 and a first flange 31a. The rivet body 310 is axially opposite to the positioning end 311. The first flange 31a is located between the positioning end 311 and the rivet body 310. A bolt 32 is threadedly connected to the rivet body 310, and the head 32a of the bolt 32 is used to axially abut against the end face 31d of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 and the end face of the washer 33.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is used to pass through the first through hole 101 on the first component 1, and the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is used to pass through the second through hole 201 on the second component 2. A washer 33 is adapted to be axially pressed between the head 32a of the bolt 32 and the first component 1, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the first component 1 are adapted to abut against one side of the second component 2. When the rivet nut 31 is installed on the first component 1 and the second component 2 and the bolt 32 is tightened by the rivet tool 4, the rivet body 310 deforms under the pull of the bolt 32 and forms a second flange 31b abutting against the other side of the second component 2, thereby riveting the rivet nut 31 to the second component 2 and fastening the first component 1 and the second component 2 together.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 12As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31, and the rivet assembly 3 also includes a sealing ring 34 installed in the sealing ring mounting groove. When the rivet nut 31 is riveted to the second component 2, the sealing ring 34 is axially pressed between the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the second component 2 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom of the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the riveting process from falling out of the rivet nut 31. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body 310 during the riveting process.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product (the connector illustrated) is also disclosed. The product includes a first component 1 and a rivet assembly 3. The first component 1 has a first through hole 101. The rivet assembly 3 is detachably pre-installed onto the first component 1. The positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 passes through the first through hole 101 on the first component 1, and the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 passes through a second through hole 201 on a second component 2. A washer 33 is axially pressed between the head 32a of the bolt 32 and the first component 1, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the first component 1 are adapted to abut against one side of the second component 2. When the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 passes through the second through hole 201 on the second component 2 and the bolt 32 is tightened by the rivet tool 4, the rivet body 310 deforms under the pull of the bolt 32 and forms a second flange 31b against the other side of the second component 2, so as to rivet the rivet nut 31 to the second component 2 and fasten the first component 1 and the second component 2 together.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a receiving recess 101a communicating with the first through hole 101 is formed on the lower side of the first component 1 facing the second component 2, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 is received and positioned in the receiving recess 101a.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, during the pre-assembly of the rivet assembly 3, the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is inserted into the first through hole 101 from the lower side of the first component 1, and the bolt 32 is screwed into the rivet nut 31 from the upper side of the first component 1.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 12As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product is a connector, which includes a connector housing 10 and terminals 12 disposed in the connector housing 10. The first component 1 is the connector housing 10, which has a flange 11 for mounting the connector to a second component 2, and a first through hole 101 is formed in the flange 11.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product component is also disclosed. The product component includes a second part 2 and the aforementioned product. The second part 2 has a second through hole 201. The rivet nut 31 of the product's rivet assembly 3 passes through the second through hole 201 of the second part 2. During the tightening of the bolt 32 of the rivet assembly 3 with the rivet tool 4, the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 abuts against one side of the second part 2, and the rivet nut 31, under the pull of the bolt 32, forms a second flange 31b abutting against the other side of the second part 2, thereby riveting the rivet nut 31 to the second part 2.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned product is a connector, which includes a connector housing 10 and terminals 12 disposed within the connector housing 10. The first component 1 is the connector housing 10, which has a flange 11, and a first through hole 101 is formed on the flange 11. The second component 2 is a mounting panel and has a mounting opening 20 that allows a portion of the connector to pass through. The mounting opening 20 of the second component 2 has a rolled edge to prevent the edge of the mounting opening 20 from deforming when the bolt 32 is tightened.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product installation method is also disclosed. The product installation method includes the following steps:

[0080] S10: Provide the aforementioned rivet assembly 3;

[0081] S20: Pre-install the rivet assembly 3 onto the first component 1 of the product;

[0082] S30: Pass the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 through the second through hole 201 of the second component 2; and

[0083] S40: Tighten the bolts 32 of the rivet assembly 3 with the rivet tool 4 to rivet the rivet nut 31 to the second part 2 and to fasten the first part 1 to the second part 2.

[0084] Second embodiment

[0085] Figures 13 to 16 A second embodiment according to the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, Figure 13 This diagram shows a perspective view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This diagram shows an exploded view of the riveting assembly of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of a connector according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 16 This diagram shows an assembly schematic of a connector and mounting panel according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Figures 13 to 16 The second embodiment shown is similar to Figures 1 to 12 The main difference in the first embodiment shown is that a common gasket 35 is used instead of multiple washers 33 in the first embodiment. Apart from this, the other technical features are basically the same as the first embodiment, and can be found in the references. Figures 1 to 12 .

[0087] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a riveting assembly 3 is disclosed. The riveting assembly 3 includes: a plurality of rivet nuts 31, a plurality of bolts 32, and a single washer 35. Each rivet nut 31 includes a positioning end 311. The plurality of bolts 32 are threadedly connected to the plurality of rivet nuts 31 respectively. The single washer 35 has a plurality of positioning holes 305. The plurality of positioning holes 305 of the washer 35 engage with the positioning ends 311 of the plurality of rivet nuts 31 respectively, so that the rivet nuts 31 cannot rotate relative to the washer 35. The washer 35 is adapted to be pre-installed on a first component 1 by the plurality of rivet nuts 31, so that the washer 35 and the rivet nuts 31 will not rotate relative to the first component 1 when the rivet nuts 31 are riveted with a riveting tool 4.

[0088] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the positioning hole 305 of the pad 35 is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the positioning hole 305 of the pad 35, so that the rivet nut 31 cannot rotate relative to the pad 35.

[0089] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inner contour of the positioning hole 305 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the pad 35 are polygonal or elliptical. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the inner contour of the positioning hole 305 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the pad 35 are regular hexagonal. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; for example, the inner contour of the positioning hole 305 and the outer contour of the positioning end 311 of the pad 35 may be regular quadrilateral, regular octagonal, or other suitable shapes.

[0090] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the rivet nut 31 further includes a rivet body 310 and a first flange 31a. The rivet body 310 is axially opposite to the positioning end 311. The first flange 31a is located between the positioning end 311 and the rivet body 310. A bolt 32 is threadedly connected to the rivet body 310, and the head 32a of the bolt 32 is used to axially abut against the end face 31d of the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 and the surface of the washer 35.

[0091] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is used to pass through the first through hole 101 on the first component 1, and the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is used to pass through the second through hole 201 on the second component 2. A washer 35 is adapted to be axially pressed between the head 32a of the bolt 32 and the first component 1, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the first component 1 are adapted to abut against one side of the second component 2. When the rivet nut 31 is installed on the first component 1 and the second component 2 and the bolt 32 is tightened by the rivet tool 4, the rivet body 310 deforms under the pull of the bolt 32 and forms a second flange 31b abutting against the other side of the second component 2, thereby riveting the rivet nut 31 to the second component 2 and fastening the first component 1 and the second component 2 together.

[0092] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31, and the rivet assembly 3 also includes a sealing ring 34 installed in the sealing ring mounting groove. When the rivet nut 31 is riveted to the second component 2, the sealing ring 34 is axially pressed between the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the second component 2 to achieve a seal between the two.

[0093] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom of the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the riveting process from falling out of the rivet nut 31. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body 310 during the riveting process.

[0094] like Figures 13 to 16As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product (the connector illustrated) is also disclosed. The product includes a first component 1 and a rivet assembly 3. The first component 1 has a first through hole 101. The rivet assembly 3 is detachably pre-installed on the first component 1. The positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 passes through the first through hole 101 on the first component 1, and the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 passes through a second through hole 201 on a second component 2. A washer 35 is axially pressed between the head 32a of the bolt 32 and the first component 1, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 and the first component 1 are adapted to abut against one side of the second component 2. When the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 passes through the second through hole 201 on the second component 2 and the bolt 32 is tightened by the rivet tool 4, the rivet body 310 deforms under the pull of the bolt 32 and forms a second flange 31b against the other side of the second component 2, so as to rivet the rivet nut 31 to the second component 2 and fasten the first component 1 and the second component 2 together.

[0095] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a receiving recess 101a communicating with the first through hole 101 is formed on the lower side of the first component 1 facing the second component 2, and the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 is received and positioned in the receiving recess 101a.

[0096] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, during the pre-assembly of the rivet assembly 3, the positioning end 311 of the rivet nut 31 is inserted into the first through hole 101 from the lower side of the first component 1, and the bolt 32 is screwed into the rivet nut 31 from the upper side of the first component 1.

[0097] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product is a connector, which includes a connector housing 10 and terminals 12 disposed in the connector housing 10. The first component 1 is the connector housing 10, which has a flange 11 for mounting the connector to a second component 2, and a first through hole 101 is formed in the flange 11.

[0098] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product component is also disclosed. The product component includes a second part 2 and the aforementioned product. The second part 2 has a second through hole 201. The rivet nut 31 of the product's rivet assembly 3 passes through the second through hole 201 of the second part 2. During the tightening of the bolt 32 of the rivet assembly 3 with the rivet tool 4, the first flange 31a of the rivet nut 31 abuts against one side of the second part 2, and the rivet nut 31, under the pull of the bolt 32, forms a second flange 31b abutting against the other side of the second part 2, thereby riveting the rivet nut 31 to the second part 2.

[0099] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned product is a connector, which includes a connector housing 10 and terminals 12 disposed within the connector housing 10. The first component 1 is the connector housing 10, which has a flange 11, and a first through hole 101 is formed on the flange 11. The second component 2 is a mounting panel and has a mounting opening 20 that allows a portion of the connector to pass through. The mounting opening 20 of the second component 2 has a rolled edge to prevent the edge of the mounting opening 20 from deforming when the bolt 32 is tightened.

[0100] like Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product installation method is also disclosed. The product installation method includes the following steps:

[0101] S10: Provide the aforementioned rivet assembly 3;

[0102] S20: Pre-install the rivet assembly 3 onto the first component 1 of the product;

[0103] S30: Pass the rivet body 310 of the rivet nut 31 through the second through hole 201 of the second component 2; and

[0104] S40: Tighten the bolts 32 of the rivet assembly 3 with the rivet tool 4 to rivet the rivet nut 31 to the second part 2 and to fasten the first part 1 to the second part 2.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0106] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0107] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0108] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A riveting assembly, characterized in that, include: A rivet nut (31), including a positioning end (311); Bolt (32) is threadedly connected to the rivet nut (31); and Washer (33) is fitted onto the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31). The washer (33) engages with the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31), preventing the rivet nut (31) from rotating relative to the washer (33). The washer (33) is adapted to engage with the sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4) to prevent the riveting nut (31) from rotating when riveted by the riveting tool (4).

2. The riveting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner contour of the washer (33) is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the washer (33), so that the rivet nut (31) cannot rotate relative to the washer (33).

3. The riveting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner contour of the washer (33) and the outer contour of the positioning end (311) are polygonal or elliptical.

4. The riveting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer contour of the washer (33) is non-circular, which is used to cooperate with the non-circular inner contour of the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4), so that the washer (33) and the riveting nut (31) cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4).

5. The riveting assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer contour of the washer (33) and the inner contour of the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4) are polygonal or elliptical.

6. The riveting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An axially extending protruding key is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer (33), which is used to engage with the keyway on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4), so that the washer (33) and the riveting nut (31) cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4).

7. The riveting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An axially extending keyway is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the washer (33), which is used to engage with a raised key on the inner peripheral surface of the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4), so that the washer (33) and the riveting nut (31) cannot rotate relative to the fixing sleeve (40) of the riveting tool (4).

8. The riveting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rivet nut (31) also includes: The riveting body (310) is axially opposite to the positioning end (311); and The first flange (31a) is located between the positioning end (311) and the riveting body (310). The bolt (32) is threadedly connected to the rivet body (310), and the head (32a) of the bolt (32) is used to axially abut against the end face (31d) of the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) and the end face of the washer (33).

9. The riveting assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) is used to pass through the first through hole (101) on the first component (1), and the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is used to pass through the second through hole (201) on the second component (2). The washer (33) is adapted to be axially pressed between the head (32a) of the bolt (32) and the first component (1), and the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) and the first component (1) are adapted to abut against one side of the second component (2). When the rivet nut (31) is installed on the first component (1) and the second component (2) and the bolt (32) is tightened by the rivet tool (4), the rivet body (310) deforms under the pull of the bolt (32) and forms a second flange (31b) against the other side of the second component (2) to rivet the rivet nut (31) to the second component (2) and fasten the first component (1) and the second component (2) together.

10. The riveting assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: A sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31), and the rivet assembly (3) further includes a sealing ring (34) installed in the sealing ring mounting groove; When the rivet nut (31) is riveted to the second component (2), the sealing ring (34) is axially pressed between the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) and the second component (2) to achieve a seal between the two.

11. The riveting assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the rivet process from falling out of the rivet nut (31); or The bottom of the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body (310) during the rivet process.

12. A riveting assembly, characterized in that, include: Multiple rivet nuts (31), each rivet nut (31) including a positioning end (311); Multiple bolts (32) are threadedly connected to the multiple rivet nuts (31); and A single pad (35) has multiple positioning holes (305). The plurality of positioning holes (305) of the pad (35) respectively engage with the positioning ends (311) of the plurality of rivet nuts (31), so that the rivet nuts (31) cannot rotate relative to the pad (35). The pad (35) is adapted to be pre-installed on the first component (1) by the plurality of rivet nuts (31) such that the pad (35) and the rivet nuts (31) do not rotate relative to the first component (1) when the rivet nuts (31) are riveted with the rivet tool (4).

13. The riveting assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that: The inner contour of the positioning hole (305) of the pad (35) is non-circular, and the outer contour of the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) is non-circular and matches the inner contour of the positioning hole (305) of the pad (35), so that the rivet nut (31) cannot rotate relative to the pad (35).

14. The riveting assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The inner contour of the positioning hole (305) of the pad (35) and the outer contour of the positioning end (311) are polygonal or elliptical.

15. The riveting assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that: The rivet nut (31) also includes: The riveting body (310) is axially opposite to the positioning end (311); and The first flange (31a) is located between the positioning end (311) and the riveting body (310). The bolt (32) is threadedly connected to the rivet body (310), and the head (32a) of the bolt (32) is used to axially abut against the end face (31d) of the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) and the surface of the pad (35).

16. The riveting assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) is used to pass through the first through hole (101) on the first component (1), and the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is used to pass through the second through hole (201) on the second component (2). The washer (35) is adapted to be axially pressed between the head (32a) of the bolt (32) and the first component (1), and the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) and the first component (1) are adapted to abut against one side of the second component (2). When the rivet nut (31) is installed on the first component (1) and the second component (2) and the bolt (32) is tightened by the rivet tool (4), the rivet body (310) deforms under the pull of the bolt (32) and forms a second flange (31b) against the other side of the second component (2) to rivet the rivet nut (31) to the second component (2) and fasten the first component (1) and the second component (2) together.

17. The riveting assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that: A sealing ring mounting groove is formed on the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31), and the rivet assembly (3) further includes a sealing ring (34) installed in the sealing ring mounting groove; When the rivet nut (31) is riveted to the second component (2), the sealing ring (34) is axially pressed between the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) and the second component (2) to achieve a seal between the two.

18. The riveting assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that: The bottom of the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is closed to prevent metal powder generated during the rivet process from falling out of the rivet nut (31); or The bottom of the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) is open to allow the bolt to pass through the rivet body (310) during the rivet process.

19. A product characterized in that, include: The first component (1) has a first through hole (101); and The riveting assembly (3) according to any one of claims 1-11 is detachably pre-installed on the first component (1). The positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) passes through the first through hole (101) on the first component (1), and the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) passes through the second through hole (201) on the second component (2). The washer (33) is axially pressed between the head (32a) of the bolt (32) and the first component (1), and the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) and the first component (1) are adapted to abut against one side of the second component (2). When the rivet body (310) of the rivet nut (31) passes through the second through hole (201) on the second component (2) and the bolt (32) is tightened by the rivet tool (4), the rivet body (310) deforms under the pull of the bolt (32) and forms a second flange (31b) against the other side of the second component (2) to rivet the rivet nut (31) to the second component (2) and fasten the first component (1) and the second component (2) together.

20. The product according to claim 19, characterized in that: A receiving recess (101a) communicating with the first through hole (101) is formed on the lower side of the first component (1) facing the second component (2), and the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) is received and positioned in the receiving recess (101a).

21. The product according to claim 20, characterized in that: During the pre-assembly of the rivet assembly (3), the positioning end (311) of the rivet nut (31) is inserted into the first through hole (101) from the lower side of the first component (1), and the bolt (32) is screwed into the rivet nut (31) from the upper side of the first component (1).

22. The product according to claim 19, characterized in that: The product is a connector, which includes a connector housing (10) and terminals (12) disposed in the connector housing (10); The first component (1) is a connector housing (10) having a flange (11) for mounting the connector to the second component (2), and the first through hole (101) is formed on the flange (11).

23. A product component, characterized in that, include: The second component (2) has a second through hole (201); and The product according to any one of claims 19-22, wherein the rivet nut (31) of the rivet assembly (3) passes through the second through hole (201) of the second component (2), During the process of tightening the bolt (32) of the rivet assembly (3) with the rivet tool (4), the first flange (31a) of the rivet nut (31) abuts against one side of the second component (2), and the rivet nut (31) forms a second flange (31b) abutting against the other side of the second component (2) under the pull of the bolt (32), so that the rivet nut (31) is riveted to the second component (2).

24. The product component according to claim 23, characterized in that: The product is a connector, which includes a connector housing (10) and terminals (12) disposed in the connector housing (10). The first component (1) is the connector housing (10), which has a flange (11) and a first through hole (101) formed on the flange (11). The second component (2) is a mounting panel and has a mounting opening (20) that allows a portion of the connector to pass through. The mounting opening (20) of the second component (2) has a rolled edge to prevent the edge of the mounting opening (20) from deforming when the bolt (32) is tightened.

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