Floating type plug connector

The floating socket structure and flexible support design solve the problem of damage caused by misalignment between the plug and the socket, thus achieving protection and stable connection of the connector.

CN223651734UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SMK ELECTRONICS (DONGGUAN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423214106.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing connectors are prone to damage due to misalignment when connecting plugs and sockets, failing to effectively protect both.

Method used

It adopts a floating socket structure, which connects the socket to the power board through spring one, spring two and spring three. The auxiliary plug is aligned with the socket, and the plug is inserted through the cooperation of slot, snap-fit ​​groove and plug block. The elastic support and floating effect prevent damage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively assists in aligning the plug and socket, preventing damage during insertion and ensuring the stability and safety of the circuit connection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of plug connectors, in particular to a floating type plug connector which comprises a socket, a floating assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the socket, the floating assembly comprises a first spring, a second spring and a third spring, an electrifying plate is arranged on the outer wall of the socket, the floating assembly is arranged in the electrifying plate, and the second spring is arranged in the electrifying plate. One end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the interior of the socket, the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the interior of the electrifying plate, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the interior of the socket, the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the interior of the electrifying plate, and one end of the third spring is fixedly connected to the interior of the socket. And the other end of the spring III is fixedly connected to the interior of the electrifying plate. According to the utility model, the position of the socket can be adjusted through the floating assembly, so that the floating effect can be achieved, the socket can be assisted to be aligned with the plug, the plugging work is realized, and the socket and the plug can be protected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connectors, and more particularly to a floating connector. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors related to electric shock generally refer to plug-in devices used in electrical systems to connect or disconnect current, especially those safety designs that prevent electric shock or protect users from electric shock. Connectors play a vital role in electrical equipment, particularly in components such as high-voltage appliances, plugs, sockets, and cable connections. Proper design and use can effectively reduce the risk of electric shock and ensure the safe operation of equipment.

[0003] In the prior art, conventional connectors connect plugs and sockets by insertion. Since the socket is fixed, misalignment may occur when the plug is inserted into the socket during the connection process, forcing the plug into the socket. This can damage both the plug and socket, and may also damage the circuit, thus failing to protect the plug and socket. Therefore, this utility model designs a connector with a floating socket. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a floating connector, the main technical problem to be solved is: to assist the plug and socket in alignment through the floating structure of the socket, thereby protecting the plug and socket.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a floating connector, including a socket, wherein a floating component is provided on the outer wall of the socket, the floating component including spring one, spring two, and spring three, an electrical plate is provided on the outer wall of the socket, the floating component is disposed inside the electrical plate, one end of spring one is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket, the other end of spring one is fixedly connected to the inside of the electrical plate, one end of spring two is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket, the other end of spring two is fixedly connected to the inside of the electrical plate, one end of spring three is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket, and the other end of spring three is fixedly connected to the inside of the electrical plate.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the socket and the power board are connected by springs one, two and three. The elasticity of springs one, two and three provides support and floating effect. During the plugging process, the floating of the socket can assist the plug in plugging and avoid damage caused by misalignment between the plug and the socket.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the socket has a connector that is slidably connected inside, the socket has a plug that is slidably connected inside, the socket has a slot one, the socket has a snap-fit ​​groove one, the socket has a snap-fit ​​groove two, and the socket has a slot two.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the insertion and alignment are achieved through slot one, snap-fit ​​slot one, snap-fit ​​slot two and slot two auxiliary plugs.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the plug is internally fixedly connected to a first plug block, the plug is internally fixedly connected to a first snap-fit ​​block, the plug is internally fixedly connected to a second snap-fit ​​block, and the plug is internally fixedly connected to a second plug block.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, plug block one, snap-fit ​​block one, snap-fit ​​block two and plug block two are used to insert into the socket to complete the plugging work.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the first insert block is slidably connected inside the first slot, the first snap-fit ​​block is slidably connected inside the first snap-fit ​​groove, the second snap-fit ​​block is slidably connected inside the second snap-fit ​​groove, and the second insert block is slidably connected inside the second slot.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, slot one, snap-fit ​​slot one, snap-fit ​​slot two and slot two are used to limit the position of insert block one, snap-fit ​​block one, snap-fit ​​block two and insert block two respectively.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inside of the power board is provided with a first connection slot, and multiple first connection slots are provided. Multiple connectors are provided, and one end of the connector is slidably connected to the inside of the first connection slot.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting groove is used to limit the position of the connector, and at the same time, the connector can be energized by the power board.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inside of the power board is provided with a second connecting groove, the first plug is slidably connected inside the second connecting groove, and a power cord is fixedly connected inside the power board.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the first insert is limited to slide inside the second connecting groove.

[0017] By employing the above technical solution, the floating connector of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. Compared with the prior art, this floating connector can assist the socket in adjusting its position through spring one, spring two and spring three, thereby assisting the plug in floating during the insertion process into the socket. This helps the socket and plug to align and connect, protecting the socket and plug from damage due to misalignment during the connection process.

[0019] 2. Compared with the prior art, this floating connector is made by inserting plug one, snap-fit ​​block one, snap-fit ​​block two and plug two into slot one, snap-fit ​​groove one, snap-fit ​​groove two and slot two respectively, and inserting plug one into the connection groove two. After the plug is inserted into the socket, it presses against the socket and causes the socket to drive the connector into the connection groove one. The power cord is used to energize the connector and achieve the effect of connecting current. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a floating connector proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a floating plug-in socket proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model provides a diagram of the power board structure for a floating connector.

[0023] Figure 4 An exploded view of the plug and socket of a floating connector proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the plug block of a floating plug-in component proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the connecting groove of a floating plug-in component proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Socket; 2. Spring 1; 3. Spring 2; 4. Spring 3; 5. Power board; 6. Connector; 7. Plug; 8. Slot 1; 9. Snap-fit ​​slot 1; 10. Snap-fit ​​slot 2; 11. Slot 2; 12. Insert block 1; 13. Snap-fit ​​block 1; 14. Snap-fit ​​block 2; 15. Plug block 2; 16. Connection slot 1; 17. Connection slot 2; 18. Power cord. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Reference Figure 1-6This utility model provides a floating connector: including a socket 1, with a floating component on the outer wall of the socket 1, the floating component including spring 2, spring 3, and spring 4, and a power-conducting plate 5 on the outer wall of the socket 1. The floating component is located inside the power-conducting plate 5, and the socket 1 and the power-conducting plate 5 are connected by the floating component. The floating component not only supports the socket 1, but also allows the socket 1 to float during the insertion process, playing an auxiliary alignment role during the insertion process and preventing damage to the plug 7 and the socket 1. One end of spring 2 is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket 1, and the other end of spring 2 is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate 5. One end of spring 2 is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket 1, and the other end of spring 2 is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate 5. One end of spring 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket 1, and the other end of spring 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate 5.

[0029] The socket 1 has a connector 6 that slides inside, a plug 7 that slides inside, a slot 8, a snap-fit ​​groove 9, a snap-fit ​​groove 10, and a slot 11 inside. The plug 7 has a plug block 12, a snap-fit ​​block 13, a snap-fit ​​block 14, and a plug block 15 that are fixedly connected inside. The plug block 12 slides inside the slot 8 and the slot 8 limits the plug block 12. The snap-fit ​​block 13 slides inside the snap-fit ​​groove 9 and the snap-fit ​​groove 9 limits the snap-fit ​​block 13. The snap-fit ​​block 14 slides inside the snap-fit ​​groove 10 and the snap-fit ​​groove 10 limits the snap-fit ​​block 14. The plug block 15 slides inside the slot 11 and the slot 11 limits the plug block 15.

[0030] The power board 5 has multiple connecting slots 16 and multiple connectors 6. One end of the connector 6 is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting slot 16, which limits the position of one end of the connector 6. At the same time, the connector 6 is connected to the power board 5 to supply power. The power board 5 also has a second connecting slot 17, which is slidably connected to the inside of the second connecting slot 17. The second connecting slot 17 limits the position of the first connector 12. A power cord 18 is fixedly connected inside the power board 5, which is connected to a power source to supply power to the power board 5.

[0031] Working principle: In use, the connector 6 is slid into the socket 1. The socket 1 and the power board 5 are connected and fixed by springs 2, 3, and 4. The plug 7 is then inserted into the socket 1. During the insertion process, the connection between the socket 1 and the power board 5 via springs 2, 3, and 4 causes the socket 1 to wobble, which helps the plug 7 align with the socket 1. Springs 2, 3, and 4 also provide a floating effect for the socket 1, preventing misalignment and damage that could affect the current connection. Once the plug 7's internal insert block 12, locking block 13, locking block 24, and insert block 25 are aligned with the socket 1's internal slot 8, locking groove 9, locking groove 20, and slot 21, respectively, continue pushing. The plug 7 is inserted into the socket 1. After the plug 7 is inserted into the socket 1, it moves the socket 1 and the connector 6 towards the power board 5 and compresses the floating component. This causes one end of the connector 6 to engage in the connecting groove 16 inside the power board 5, and the plug block 12 inside the plug 7 to engage in the connecting groove 17. Then, the power cord 18 is connected to the power source, so that the power board 5 can be powered through the power cord 18. The power board 5 can then transmit current to the connector 6 and the plug block 12. The current is transmitted to the socket 1 through the connector 6 and to the plug 7 through the plug block 12. The plug-in connection between the plug 7 and the socket 1 achieves the effect of connecting the current. When the plug 7 leaves the socket 1, the floating component will automatically reset, causing the socket 1 to move outward and the connector 6 to slide out of the connecting groove 16, thereby disconnecting the power to the socket 1 and preventing electric shock.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A floating connector, comprising a socket (1), characterized in that: The outer wall of the socket (1) is provided with a floating component, which includes spring one (2), spring two (3) and spring three (4). The outer wall of the socket (1) is provided with a power-conducting plate (5). The floating component is located inside the power-conducting plate (5). One end of spring one (2) is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket (1), and the other end of spring one (2) is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate (5). One end of spring two (3) is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket (1), and the other end of spring two (3) is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate (5). One end of spring three (4) is fixedly connected to the inside of the socket (1), and the other end of spring three (4) is fixedly connected to the inside of the power-conducting plate (5).

2. The floating connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket (1) is slidably connected to a connector (6), the socket (1) is slidably connected to a plug (7), the socket (1) has a slot one (8), the socket (1) has a snap-fit ​​groove one (9), the socket (1) has a snap-fit ​​groove two (10), and the socket (1) has a slot two (11).

3. A floating connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (7) is fixedly connected to a first plug block (12), the plug (7) is fixedly connected to a first snap-fit ​​block (13), the plug (7) is fixedly connected to a second snap-fit ​​block (14), and the plug (7) is fixedly connected to a second plug block (15).

4. A floating connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first insert (12) is slidably connected inside the first slot (8), the first snap-fit ​​block (13) is slidably connected inside the first snap-fit ​​groove (9), the second snap-fit ​​block (14) is slidably connected inside the second snap-fit ​​groove (10), and the second insert (15) is slidably connected inside the second slot (11).

5. A floating connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power board (5) has a connecting groove (16) inside, and multiple connecting grooves (16) are provided. Multiple connectors (6) are provided, and one end of the connector (6) is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting groove (16).

6. A floating connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power board (5) has a second connecting groove (17) inside, the first plug (12) is slidably connected inside the second connecting groove (17), and a power cord (18) is fixedly connected inside the power board (5).