Composite connecting piece and ultrathin LED display unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a composite connecting piece and an ultrathin LED display unit. The composite connecting piece comprises a silica gel connecting strip and a steel sheet. Convex columns are arranged at the two ends of the silica gel connecting strip, first fixing holes are formed in the convex columns in a penetrating mode, the steel sheet is installed on the silica gel connecting strip, and the two ends of the steel sheet are located in the convex columns. A second fixing hole corresponding to the first fixing hole is formed in the steel sheet, the second fixing hole and the first fixing hole are concentric, and the diameter of the second fixing hole is larger than that of the first fixing hole. Due to the fact that the first fixing hole is located in the second fixing hole, after the two display panels are connected through the first fixing hole, when large relative stretching or sliding occurs between the two display panels, the steel sheet can play a role in restraining, and the connecting stability of the composite connecting piece is guaranteed. Meanwhile, due to the fact that the silica gel connecting strip can deform to a certain degree relative to the steel sheet, the two display panels connected through the composite connecting piece can be bent to a large extent after being spliced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of LED displays, and in particular to a composite connector and an ultra-thin LED display unit. Background Technology

[0002] LED displays are widely used. They are usually made by splicing two or more display panels together and then connecting them with connectors. Flexible display units need to be bent after the display panels are spliced ​​together due to different usage scenarios. However, existing connectors are usually rigid connections to ensure the stability of the connection, which leads to problems such as the two display panels being unable to bend or having a small bending range. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] This invention provides a composite connector and an ultra-thin LED display unit, aiming to solve the problem of small bending range of the connector after connecting two display panels in the prior art.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a composite connector, which includes: a silicone connecting strip and a steel sheet;

[0007] Both ends of the silicone connecting strip are provided with protruding posts, and a first fixing hole is provided through the protruding post. The steel sheet is installed on the silicone connecting strip, and both ends of the steel sheet are located inside the protruding post.

[0008] The steel sheet is provided with a second fixing hole corresponding to the first fixing hole. The second fixing hole is concentric with the first fixing hole, and the diameter of the second fixing hole is larger than that of the first fixing hole.

[0009] Preferably, an annular positioning groove is provided on one side of the protruding post, the center line of the annular positioning groove coincides with the center line of the first fixing hole, the end of the steel sheet is located at the bottom of the annular positioning groove, an annular positioning magnet is provided in the annular positioning groove, and the annular positioning magnet can be connected to the steel sheet.

[0010] Preferably, the present invention also provides a display unit, the display unit comprising: a pair of flexible rectangular light panels and the composite connector as described above;

[0011] A control box is provided on the back of the flexible rectangular light panel, and a power module electrically connected to the flexible rectangular light panel is provided inside the control box.

[0012] The flexible rectangular light panel has multiple first protrusions along its circumference on its back side. Each first protrusion has an annular fixing groove and a fixing hole. The center line of the annular fixing groove is collinear with the center line of the fixing hole. The diameter of the fixing hole is smaller than the inner diameter of the annular fixing groove. An annular fixing magnet is fixedly installed in the annular fixing groove, and an internal thread is provided in the fixing hole.

[0013] Two first sides of the two flexible rectangular light panels abut against each other, and a plurality of composite connectors are provided at the abutment of the two flexible rectangular light panels; one first fixing hole on the composite connector is connected to a fixing hole on one of the flexible rectangular light panels, and another first fixing hole on the composite connector is connected to a fixing hole on the other flexible rectangular light panel. The composite connector is used to connect the two flexible rectangular light panels.

[0014] Preferably, the flexible rectangular light panel has LED beads arranged in an array on its front side.

[0015] Preferably, the display unit further includes: a flexible cover plate;

[0016] The back of the pair of flexible rectangular light panels is attached to the flexible cover plate. The flexible cover plate has through holes around its perimeter, and the through holes are fitted onto the corresponding first protrusion. The flexible cover plate is also provided with a connector clearance protrusion corresponding to the composite connector.

[0017] Preferably, the control box has two protruding male connectors.

[0018] The flexible rectangular light panel has a protruding female connector on its back; the flexible cover plate has a through-hole, through which the female connector can pass and mate with the male connector.

[0019] Preferably, on the flexible cover plate, a second protrusion is provided at both ends of the strip-shaped hole, and the second protrusion is provided with an internal thread hole;

[0020] The control box includes an adapter base plate and a rear cover. The connector is located on the adapter base plate. The adapter base plate is mounted on the second protrusion through the internal threaded hole. The rear cover is mounted on the adapter base plate.

[0021] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0022] This invention uses a composite connector consisting of a silicone connecting strip and a steel sheet. Since the first fixing hole is located within the second fixing hole, the steel sheet acts as a restraint when significant relative stretching or sliding occurs between the two display panels after they are connected through the first fixing hole, thus ensuring the connection stability of the composite connector. Simultaneously, because the silicone connecting strip itself can deform relative to the steel sheet, the two display panels connected by the composite connector can also undergo a significant bending amplitude after being joined. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the composite connector of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the composite connector of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the ultra-thin LED display unit of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the composite connector used in this utility model when connecting a flexible rectangular light panel.

[0027] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0028] 10: Composite connector; 11: Silicone connector strip; 111: Protruding post; 112: First fixing hole; 113: Annular positioning groove; 114: Annular positioning magnet; 12: Steel sheet; 121: Second fixing hole;

[0029] 21: Flexible rectangular light panel; 211: First protrusion; 212: Annular fixing groove; 213: Fixing hole; 214: Annular fixing magnet; 215: Connecting female component; 22: Control box; 221: Power module; 23: Flexible cover plate; 231: Through hole; 232: Connector clearance protrusion; 233: Strip hole; 234: Second protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] This utility model provides a composite connector 10, which includes a silicone connecting strip 11 and a steel sheet 12. Both ends of the silicone connecting strip 11 are provided with protrusions 111, and a first fixing hole 112 is provided through the protrusion 111. The steel sheet 12 is mounted on the silicone connecting strip 11, and both ends of the steel sheet 12 are located within the protrusions 111. The steel sheet 12 is provided with a second fixing hole 121 corresponding to the first fixing hole 112. The second fixing hole 121 is concentric with the first fixing hole 112, and the diameter of the second fixing hole 121 is larger than that of the first fixing hole 112.

[0035] This invention utilizes a composite connector 10 consisting of a silicone connecting strip 11 and a steel sheet 12. The steel sheet 12 and the silicone connecting strip 11 can be integrally molded in a mold. Protruding posts 111 extend from both ends of the silicone connecting strip 11, and first fixing holes 112 for connecting two display panels are provided on the protruding posts 111. The steel sheet 12 has second fixing holes 121 corresponding to the first fixing holes 112. Since the first fixing hole 112 is located within the second fixing hole 121, the steel sheet 12 can provide restraint when significant relative stretching or sliding occurs between the two display panels after they are connected via the first fixing hole 112, thus ensuring the connection stability of the composite connector 10. Furthermore, because the silicone connecting strip 11 can deform relative to the steel sheet 12, the two display panels connected by the composite connector 10 can also undergo a significant bending amplitude after splicing.

[0036] Furthermore, an annular positioning groove 113 is provided on one side of the protruding post 111. The center line of the annular positioning groove 113 coincides with the center line of the first fixing hole 112. The end of the steel sheet 12 is located at the bottom of the annular positioning groove 113. An annular positioning magnet 114 is provided inside the annular positioning groove 113, and the annular positioning magnet 114 can be connected to the steel sheet 12. The annular positioning magnet 114 on the protruding post 111 enables rapid positioning and installation of the composite connector 10.

[0037] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a display unit, which includes: a pair of flexible rectangular light panels 21 and a composite connector 10 as described above. A control box 22 is provided on the back of the flexible rectangular light panel 21, and a power module 221 electrically connected to the flexible rectangular light panel 21 is provided inside the control box 22. A plurality of first protrusions 211 are provided on the back of the flexible rectangular light panel 21 along its periphery. The first protrusions 211 are provided with annular fixing grooves 212 and fixing holes 213, wherein the center line of the annular fixing groove 212 is collinear with the center line of the fixing hole 213, and the diameter of the fixing hole 213 is smaller than the inner diameter of the annular fixing groove 212; an annular fixing magnet 214 is fixedly provided in the annular fixing groove 212, and an internal thread is provided in the fixing hole 213. Two first sides of two flexible rectangular light panels 21 abut against each other, and multiple composite connectors 10 are provided at the abutment of the two flexible rectangular light panels 21; one first fixing hole 112 on the composite connector 10 is connected to a fixing hole 213 on one flexible rectangular light panel 21, and another first fixing hole 112 on the composite connector 10 is connected to a fixing hole 213 on the other flexible rectangular light panel 21. The composite connector 10 is used to connect the two flexible rectangular light panels 21.

[0038] Two flexible rectangular light panels 21 are connected by a composite connector 10. The composite connector 10 is made of a steel sheet 12 and a silicone connecting strip 11 integrally formed. The steel sheet 12 is difficult to stretch in length, which ensures that the two flexible rectangular light panels 21 can be relatively tightened. In addition, since the silicone connecting strip 11 itself has a certain deformation capacity, the two flexible rectangular light panels 21 can also be bent relatively.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the front side of the flexible rectangular lamp panel 21 is arrayed with LED beads. The back side of the flexible rectangular lamp panel 21 is provided with electronic components electrically connected to the LED beads.

[0040] Furthermore, the display unit also includes a flexible cover plate 23. The back of a pair of flexible rectangular lamp panels 21 are attached to the flexible cover plate 23. Through holes 231 are provided around the perimeter of the flexible cover plate 23, and these through holes 231 are fitted onto corresponding first protrusions 211. The flexible cover plate 23 also has connecting clearance protrusions 232 corresponding to the composite connecting member 10. The flexible cover plate 23 also has clearances corresponding to electronic components.

[0041] Finally, two male connectors protrude from the control box 22. A female connector 215 protrudes from the back of the flexible rectangular lamp panel 21; a strip-shaped hole 233 is provided through the flexible cover plate 23, through which the female connector 215 can pass and mate with the male connector. On the flexible cover plate 23, a second protrusion 234 is provided at both ends of the strip-shaped hole 233, and the second protrusion 234 is provided with an internal thread hole. The control box 22 includes an adapter base plate and a rear cover. The male connector is located on the adapter base plate, which is mounted on the second protrusion 234 through the internal thread hole, and the rear cover is mounted on the adapter base plate. The flexible cover plate 23 is also provided with a resistor clearance protrusion and a capacitor clearance protrusion, which are used to accommodate the resistor and capacitor on the rectangular lamp panel 21, respectively.

[0042] It should be understood that the above description of the specific embodiments of this utility model is only for illustrating the technical route and features of this utility model, and its purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. However, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. All changes or modifications made within the scope of the claims of this utility model should be covered by the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A composite connector, characterized in that, The composite connector (10) includes: a silicone connecting strip (11) and a steel sheet (12); The silicone connecting strip (11) has protruding posts (111) at both ends, and a first fixing hole (112) is provided through the protruding post (111). The steel sheet (12) is installed on the silicone connecting strip (11), and both ends of the steel sheet (12) are located inside the protruding post (111). The steel sheet (12) is provided with a second fixing hole (121) corresponding to the first fixing hole (112). The center line of the second fixing hole (121) is collinear with the center line of the first fixing hole (112), and the diameter of the second fixing hole (121) is larger than that of the first fixing hole (112).

2. The composite connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An annular positioning groove (113) is provided on one side of the protruding post (111). The center line of the annular positioning groove (113) coincides with the center line of the first fixing hole (112). The end of the steel sheet (12) is located at the bottom of the annular positioning groove (113). An annular positioning magnet (114) is provided in the annular positioning groove (113), and the annular positioning magnet (114) can be connected to the steel sheet (12).

3. An ultra-thin LED display unit, characterized in that, The display unit includes: a pair of flexible rectangular light panels (21) and a composite connector (10) as described in claim 1 or 2; A control box (22) is provided on the back of the flexible rectangular light panel (21), and a power module (221) electrically connected to the flexible rectangular light panel (21) is provided inside the control box (22). The flexible rectangular lamp panel (21) has a plurality of first protrusions (211) arranged around its back side. Each first protrusion (211) has an annular fixing groove (212) and a fixing hole (213). The center line of the annular fixing groove (212) is collinear with the center line of the fixing hole (213). The diameter of the fixing hole (213) is smaller than the inner diameter of the annular fixing groove (212). An annular fixing magnet (214) is fixedly arranged in the annular fixing groove (212), and an internal thread is provided in the fixing hole (213). Two first sides of the two flexible rectangular light panels (21) abut against each other, and a plurality of composite connectors (10) are provided at the abutment of the two flexible rectangular light panels (21); one first fixing hole (112) on the composite connector (10) is connected to a fixing hole (213) on one of the flexible rectangular light panels (21), and another first fixing hole (112) on the composite connector (10) is connected to a fixing hole (213) on another flexible rectangular light panel (21). The composite connector (10) is used to connect the two flexible rectangular light panels (21).

4. The ultra-thin LED display unit as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The flexible rectangular light panel (21) has LED beads arranged in an array on its front side.

5. The ultra-thin LED display unit as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The display unit further includes: a flexible cover plate (23); The back of the pair of flexible rectangular lamp panels (21) is attached to the flexible cover plate (23). The flexible cover plate (23) has through holes (231) around its perimeter. The through holes (231) are fitted onto the corresponding first protrusion (211). The flexible cover plate (23) is also provided with a connector clearance protrusion (232) corresponding to the composite connector (10).

6. The ultra-thin LED display unit as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The control box (22) has two protruding male connectors. The flexible rectangular light panel (21) has a protruding female connector (215) on its back; the flexible cover plate (23) has a through hole (233) through it, and the female connector (215) can pass through the through hole (233) to cooperate with the male connector for installation.

7. The ultra-thin LED display unit as described in claim 6, characterized in that, On the flexible cover plate (23), a second protrusion (234) is provided at both ends of the strip hole (233), and an internal thread hole is provided on the second protrusion (234); The control box (22) includes an adapter base plate and a rear cover. The connector is located on the adapter base plate. The adapter base plate is installed on the second protrusion (234) through the internal threaded hole. The rear cover is installed on the adapter base plate.

8. The ultra-thin LED display unit as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The flexible cover plate (23) is also provided with resistor clearance protrusions and capacitor clearance protrusions.

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