Lifting-closing type FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector

By designing a flip-type FPC connector, and adopting a flip-top cover and limiting groove structure, the connection between snap-on and non-snap-on FPC cables is realized, which solves the problem of poor applicability in the existing technology and improves the connector's versatility and market competitiveness.

CN223729169UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26王盼云
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520054255.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-09

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Technical Problem

Existing FPC connectors can only be used with one type of FPC cable, resulting in poor applicability.

Method used

Design a flip-type FPC connector, including a base, a flip cover and conductive terminals. The base has a mating slot, the flip cover can rotate and snap shut, and the middle of the side wall of the mating slot has a first limiting groove, which can simultaneously accommodate the mating of both snap-on and non-snap-on FPC cables.

Benefits of technology

This improves the applicability of FPC connectors, enabling simultaneous connection of both snap-on and non-snap-on FPC cables, thus enhancing the product's market competitiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flip type FPC connector, comprising a pedestal, a flip cover and a plurality of conductive terminals, the pedestal is provided with a plugging groove used for plugging an FPC flat cable, the conductive terminals are arranged in the plugging groove, the flip cover is rotatably installed on the pedestal, the flip cover can be buckled towards the plugging groove, and the conductive terminals are arranged in the plugging groove. A first limiting groove is concavely formed in the middle of the side wall of the inserting groove; according to the FPC connector, the first limiting groove is concavely formed in the middle of the side wall of the insertion groove, so that insertion of a buckle type FPC flat cable can be met, insertion of a non-buckle type FPC flat cable can also be met, the applicability of the FPC connector is improved, and the problem that an existing FPC connector is poor in applicability is solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to FPC connector technical field, concretely relates to a lift formula FPC connector. BACKGROUND

[0002] FPC connector is used for assisting the connection of FPC flat cable and electronic connector to transmit signal from one end to another end to achieve the purpose of signal transmission. The existing FPC flat cable generally has two kinds of buckle type and non-buckle type, the buckle type is provided with protrusions on both sides of the gold finger, and the FPC flat cable is inserted into the FPC connector by setting the corresponding insertion slot of the FPC flat cable on the FPC connector.

[0003] The existing PFC connector can only meet the use of one kind of FPC flat cable, which leads to poor applicability. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0004] In view of the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a lift formula FPC connector which can realize the insertion of buckle type and non-buckle type FPC flat cable and improve the applicability of the FPC connector.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A lift formula FPC connector, comprising a base, a turnover cover and a plurality of conductive terminals, the base is provided with an insertion slot for inserting the FPC flat cable, the conductive terminals are arranged in the insertion slot, the turnover cover is rotatably installed on the base, the turnover cover can be buckled to the insertion slot, and a first limiting slot is recessed in the middle part of the side wall of the insertion slot; by recessing the first limiting slot in the middle part of the side wall of the insertion slot, the insertion of buckle type FPC flat cable and non-buckle type FPC flat cable can be realized, the applicability of the FPC connector is improved, and the problem of poor applicability of the existing FPC connector is solved.

[0007] As a preferred scheme, the turnover cover is provided with a rotating shaft at both ends, and the base is provided with a second limiting slot corresponding to the rotating shaft.

[0008] As a preferred scheme, it further comprises a soldering lug piece arranged on the base, the soldering lug piece is located on the left and right sides of the insertion slot, the soldering lug piece is distributed in the form of a flat plate, and the second limiting slot is arranged on the soldering lug piece.

[0009] As a preferred scheme, the base is provided with a soldering lug mounting slot for mounting the soldering lug piece, the soldering lug mounting slot has an opening communicating with the insertion slot, and when assembled, the rotating shaft extends into the opening and is clamped in the second limiting slot.

[0010] As a preferred scheme, the side surface of the soldering lug piece is formed with a welding part for welding an external circuit board.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the base is provided with a clearance slot for exposing the welding portion.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the welding leg further has a plug-in leg for fixing the welding leg in the welding leg mounting slot.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the flip cover is provided with a handle on the side away from the rotating shaft for facilitating the flipping of the flip cover.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the handle is trapezoidal and is provided in the middle of the end surface of the flip cover.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the lower surface of the flip cover has an inclined surface that is inclined from inside to outside and upward.

[0016] The utility model discloses have obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with prior art, specifically, recess the first limit slot in the middle of the side wall of the plug-in slot, can satisfy the plug-in of the FPC flat cable of the buckle type, can also satisfy the plug-in of the FPC flat cable of non-buckle type, improve the applicability of FPC connector, and further improve the market competitiveness of product.

[0017] To make the structure features, technical means and the specific purposes and functions reached by the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further explained in detail in the following with the specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Fig. 1 is the assembly structure schematic diagram of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Fig. 2 is the exploded schematic diagram of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Fig. 3 is the flip cover structure schematic diagram of the embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] EXPLANATION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0022] 10-base;11-plug-in slot;111-first limit slot;12-welding leg mounting slot;13-open;14-clearance slot;

[0023] 20-welding leg;21-second limit slot;22-plug-in leg;221-positioning protrusion;23-welding portion;30-flip cover;31-rotating shaft;32-inclined surface;33-handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] like Figs. 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a hinged FPC connector, including a base 10, a flip cover 30, and a plurality of conductive terminals. The base 10 is provided with a plug-in groove 11 for inserting FPC cables. The conductive terminals are disposed in the plug-in groove 11. The flip cover 30 is rotatably mounted on the base 10 and can be snapped into the plug-in groove 11. A first limiting groove 111 is recessed in the middle of the side wall of the plug-in groove 11. By recessing the first limiting groove 111 in the middle of the side wall of the plug-in groove 11, the insertion of both snap-on FPC cables and non-snap-on FPC cables can be satisfied, thereby improving the applicability of the FPC connector and solving the problem of poor applicability of existing FPC connectors.

[0027] The flip cover 30 has a pivot 31 at both ends, and the base 10 has a second limiting groove 21 corresponding to the pivot 31. It also includes a welding foot piece 20 disposed on the base 10. The welding foot piece 20 is located on the left and right sides of the insertion groove 11. The welding foot piece 20 is flat and the second limiting groove 21 is disposed on the welding foot piece 20. The base 10 has a welding foot mounting groove 12 for mounting the welding foot piece 20. The welding foot mounting groove 12 has an opening 13 that communicates with the insertion groove 11. During assembly, the pivot 31 extends into the opening 13 and is engaged with the second limiting groove 21. The welding foot piece 20 has a welding part 23 for welding an external circuit board formed on its side. The base 10 has a clearance groove 14 for the welding part 23 to be exposed. By distributing the welding foot piece 20 in a flat shape, compared with the existing welding part with an L-shaped cross section, the overall volume can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. At the same time, the clearance groove 14 on the base 10 can ensure the welding stability of the welding part 23.

[0028] The soldering leg piece 20 is further provided with a plug-in leg 22 for fixing the soldering leg piece 20 in the soldering leg mounting groove 12; the plug-in leg 22 is further provided with a positioning protrusion 221, and the inner side wall of the soldering leg mounting groove 12 is provided with a fixing groove (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the positioning protrusion 221; the plug-in leg 22 can be used to stably mount the soldering leg piece 20 on the base 10.

[0029] The turning cover 30 is provided with a handle 33 on the side away from the rotating shaft 31, which is used to facilitate the turning of the turning cover 30; the handle 33 is in a trapezoidal shape and is arranged in the middle of the end surface of the turning cover 30; the handle 33 can facilitate the turning of the turning cover 30.

[0030] The lower surface of the turning cover 30 is provided with an inclined surface 32 which is inclined from inside to outside and upwards; the inclined surface 32 can prevent the turning cover 30 from being ejected from the plug-in groove 11 and the wire connected to the conductive terminal from falling out.

[0031] The use method of the utility model is as follows: the FPC flat cable is positioned in the plug-in groove 11, and then the turning cover 30 is covered by using the handle 33, so that the assembly is completed.

[0032] The utility model is provided with a first limiting groove 111 in the middle of the side wall of the plug-in groove 11, which can meet the plug-in of the buckle type FPC flat cable and the plug-in of the non-buckle type FPC flat cable, improve the applicability of the FPC connector, and further improve the market competitiveness of the product.

[0033] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and does not limit the utility model, so any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. of the above embodiment according to the technical spirit of the utility model still belongs to the scope of the technical scheme of the utility model.

Claims

1. A clamshell FPC connector comprising a housing, a flip cover and a plurality of conductive terminals, characterized in that: The base is provided with a plug-in slot for plugging FPC flat cable, the conductive terminal is arranged in the plug-in slot, the turnover cover is rotatably arranged on the base, the turnover cover can be buckled to the plug-in slot, and a first limiting slot is concavely arranged in the middle of the sidewall of the plug-in slot.

2. The hinged FPC connector according to claim 1, wherein The turnover cover is provided with a rotating shaft at both ends, and the base is provided with a second limiting slot corresponding to the rotating shaft.

3. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 2, wherein, The base is further provided with a soldering leg piece arranged thereon, the soldering leg piece is arranged on the left and right sides of the plug-in slot, the soldering leg piece is in a flat plate shape, and the second limiting slot is arranged on the soldering leg piece.

4. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 3, wherein, The base is provided with a soldering leg mounting slot for mounting the soldering leg piece, the soldering leg mounting slot is provided with an opening communicating with the plug-in slot, in assembly, the rotating shaft is inserted into the opening and clamped in the second limiting slot.

5. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 3, wherein, The soldering leg piece is provided with a soldering part for soldering an external circuit board.

6. The hinged FPC connector according to claim 5, wherein The base is provided with a giving slot for exposing the soldering part.

7. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 5, wherein, The soldering leg piece is further provided with a plug-in leg for fixing and mounting the soldering leg piece into the soldering leg mounting slot.

8. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 1, wherein, The side, away from the rotating shaft, of the turnover cover is provided with a handle for facilitating turning over of the turnover cover.

9. The hinged FPC connector of claim 8, wherein, The handle is in a trapezoidal shape, and the handle is arranged in the middle of the end surface of the turnover cover.

10. The clamshell FPC connector of claim 1, wherein, The lower surface of the turnover cover is provided with an inclined surface inclined upward from inside to outside.