Network cable connecting assembly
By introducing a connection mechanism into the Ethernet connector, the elastic restoring force of the compression spring is used to achieve quick insertion and stable connection, solving the problems of cumbersome and inconvenient operation in the prior art and improving the ease of use of the connector.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520080205.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing method of fixing network cable connectors to terminal devices is cumbersome and affects the efficiency of connection and plugging/unplugging, especially when the spacing between network ports on the terminal device is short, making it inconvenient to quickly plug in.
The connection mechanism includes a side plate, a fixing rod, a compression spring, a horizontal plate, an L-shaped connecting plate, a front edge plate, and a limit strip. The operation of the pressing plate enables quick insertion and stable connection between the Ethernet connector and the socket, and the elastic restoring force of the compression spring ensures the stability of the connection.
It enables quick and stable connection of Ethernet connectors and sockets, preventing loosening and detachment, and improving ease of use, especially when the spacing between network ports on terminal devices is short.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of connecting assembly, especially a network cable connecting assembly. BACKGROUND
[0002] An Ethernet connector is a physical interface used to connect computers, network devices, and Ethernet cables. It is a key component that connects computers or devices to local area networks or wide area networks. Ethernet connectors are typically used to transmit data using the Ethernet protocol, a communication protocol widely used in local area networks. Ethernet connectors are usually a combination of a plug and a socket, with the plug connected to the device on one end and the socket connected to the cable on the other end. The design of the connector can vary depending on the connection speed and the type of physical interface.
[0003] In the prior art, a network cable connecting assembly is disclosed in Chinese utility model patent No. CN218828216U with the patent name "Network cable connector with fixing structure". The patent records the technical solution "including a connector housing and a connector terminal, one side of the connector housing is connected with a network cable, the other side is connected with the connector terminal, the connector terminal is connected with a terminal device; including a fixed connection part, which is arranged on one side of the connector housing, the fixed connection part is used to fix the connector housing and the end face of the terminal device; wherein the fixed connection part includes a connection housing, a connection part is arranged near the end face of the terminal device, and the connection part is detachably connected with the end face of the terminal device".
[0004] However, in the actual use of the network cable connector, the connector and the terminal device are fixed together by screwing with the aid of tools, and then the connector and the socket on the circuit board in the terminal device are stably inserted and fixed together. This connection and fixing method is relatively troublesome to operate, and reduces the connection and subsequent plug-in efficiency of the connecting line and the terminal device. At the same time, when the arrangement interval of each network port on the terminal device is short, the operable space becomes smaller, which further brings inconvenience to the quick insertion operation of the connector, thereby affecting the convenient use of the connection.
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a network cable connecting assembly. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0006] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a network cable connecting assembly, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the technical scheme of:
[0008] A network cable connecting assembly, comprising an Ethernet connector and a socket, the socket is fixedly connected on a circuit board, and the Ethernet connector is plugged with the socket, the Ethernet connector is fixedly connected with the socket through a connecting mechanism, and the connecting mechanism comprises side plates, a fixed rod, a compression spring, a horizontal plate, L-shaped connecting plates, a front edge plate and a limiting clamping strip, symmetric side plates are fixedly connected on the two side walls of the Ethernet connector respectively, and the fixed rod is fixedly connected between the symmetric side plates, the compression spring is sleeved outside the fixed rod, and L-shaped connecting plates are fixedly connected at the two ends of the compression spring respectively, the horizontal plate is fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plates, and the front edge plate is fixedly connected on the side wall of the horizontal plate, and the limiting clamping strip is fixedly connected on the top surface of the front edge plate.
[0009] Preferably, L-shaped extension plates are fixedly installed on the top surface and the bottom surface of the socket respectively, and a strip-shaped clamping hole is formed in the top surface of the transverse part of the L-shaped extension plate.
[0010] Preferably, a group of symmetric side plates are fixedly installed on the left and right side walls of the Ethernet connector respectively, and the side plates are integrally formed with the Ethernet connector.
[0011] Preferably, the fixed rod is fixedly installed on the symmetric side plates, and a compression spring is sleeved outside the fixed rod.
[0012] Preferably, L-shaped connecting plates are fixedly installed at the upper and lower ends of the compression spring respectively, a connecting hole is formed in the top surface of the transverse part of the L-shaped connecting plate, the L-shaped connecting plate is movably installed with the fixed rod through the connecting hole, a horizontal plate is fixedly installed between the L-shaped connecting plates which are symmetric left and right, a front edge plate is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the horizontal plate, and a limiting clamping strip corresponding to the fixed rod is fixedly installed on the top surface of the front edge plate.
[0013] Preferably, a pressing plate is fixedly installed on the right side wall of the horizontal plate.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the network cable connecting assembly has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] The utility model discloses a connection mechanism cooperation upper ethernet connector uses, before the ethernet connector and the socket on the circuit board are inserted together, press the press plate on the upper and lower front and back of ethernet connector, and the press plate will force the transverse plate to be close to the surface of ethernet connector, and the transverse plate drives both sides L type connecting plate to move to the inboard direction along the fixed rod between the side plate, and forces the compression spring to make the retraction operation, until the transverse plate and the surface of ethernet connector are close, and the ethernet connector and the socket are inserted together, and the press force to the press plate is loosened, makes the elastic recovery operation of compression spring, and the L type connecting plate moves to the outside, and the L type connecting plate will drive the transverse plate to move, until the limiting clamping strip on the outside wall of the front edge plate is inserted into the strip head in the L type extension plate, thereby reach the purpose that the ethernet connector and the socket are inserted together and realize quick connection fixed, and after the ethernet connector and the socket are inserted, can ensure the connection stability between them, can effectively prevent the ethernet connector and the socket from loosing and falling off, and when the arrangement interval of each net mouth on the terminal equipment is short, the ethernet connector is also convenient for quick insertion and use, and the convenient use of ethernet connector is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 It is whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model's socket;
[0018] Figure 3 It is whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model's ethernet connector;
[0019] Figure 4 It is structure split schematic diagram of the utility model's connection mechanism.
[0020] In the drawing: 1, ethernet connector; 2, socket; 3, circuit board; 4, connection mechanism; 5, L type extension plate; 6, strip head; 7, side plate; 8, fixed rod; 9, compression spring; 10, transverse plate; 11, L type connecting plate; 12, connecting hole; 13, front edge plate; 14, limiting clamping strip; 15, press plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the technical means, creative features, purposes and effects of the utility model easy to understand, the utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0022] For example, Figure 1 - Figure 4As shown in the figure, a network cable connection assembly, including an Ethernet connector 1 and a socket 2, the socket 2 is fixedly connected to the circuit board 3, and the Ethernet connector 1 is plugged together with the socket 2, the Ethernet connector 1 is fixedly connected together with the socket 2 through the connecting mechanism 4, and the connecting mechanism 4 includes side plate 7, fixed rod 8, compression spring 9, horizontal plate 10, L-shaped connecting plate 11, front plate 13 and limiting strip 14, the two side walls of the Ethernet connector 1 are respectively fixedly connected with symmetrical side plates 7, and the fixed rod 8 is fixedly connected between the symmetrical side plates 7, the compression spring 9 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed rod 8, and the two ends of the compression spring 9 are respectively fixedly connected with the L-shaped connecting plate 11, the horizontal plate 10 is fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plate 11, and the front plate 13 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the horizontal plate 10, the limiting strip 14 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the front plate 13.
[0023] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 The top surface and the bottom surface of the socket 2 are respectively fixedly installed with L-shaped extension plate 5, the L-shaped extension plate 5 installed on the socket 2 is used to extend from the terminal device to the outside to cooperate with the connecting mechanism 4 for use, and the top surface of the horizontal part of the L-shaped extension plate 5 is provided with a strip-shaped socket 6, which is used to cooperate with the limiting strip 14 to limit the connection between the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 after plugging;
[0024] As shown in the figure, Figure 3 A set of upper and lower symmetrical side plates 7 are respectively fixedly installed on the left and right side walls of the Ethernet connector 1, and the side plates 7 are integrally formed with the Ethernet connector 1, and the side plates 7 are used to cooperate with the fixed rod 8 for fixed use;
[0025] As shown in the figure, Figure 4 The fixed rod 8 is fixedly installed on the upper and lower symmetrical side plates 7, the fixed rod 8 can guide the movement of the L-shaped connecting plate 11, and the compression spring 9 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed rod 8, the elastic change of the compression spring 9 ensures that the connecting mechanism 4 will not be hindered when the Ethernet connector 1 is plugged in, and at the same time, it can play the role of elastic reset limiting;
[0026] As shown in the figure, Figure 4As shown, the upper and lower ends of the compression spring 9 are respectively fixedly installed with L-shaped connecting plates 11, and the top surface of the horizontal part of the L-shaped connecting plate 11 is provided with a connecting hole 12, and the L-shaped connecting plate 11 is movably installed with the fixed rod 8 through the connecting hole 12, and the horizontal plate 10 is fixedly installed between the left-right symmetrical L-shaped connecting plates 11, and the front edge plate 13 is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the horizontal plate 10, and the top surface of the front edge plate 13 is fixedly installed with a limiting clamping strip 14 corresponding to the fixed rod 8, when the horizontal plate 10 is subjected to pressure, the two L-shaped connecting plates 11 will move inward along the fixed rod 8 through the connecting hole 12, and force the compression spring 9 to retract, so as to insert the Ethernet connector 1, when the horizontal plate 10 loses the pressure, the compression spring 9 will restore the extension operation, and push the L-shaped connecting plate 11 to the both ends, so that the horizontal plate 10 moves to the outside, the horizontal plate 10 drives the front edge plate 13 to move synchronously, so that the limiting clamping strip 14 enters the strip-shaped clamping hole 6, so that the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 are connected after being inserted and can be clamped and fixedly connected together, ensuring the stability of the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 after being inserted, preventing the Ethernet connector 1 from loosening or falling off on the terminal equipment;
[0027] As shown in the figure, Figure 4 The right side wall of the horizontal plate 10 is also fixedly installed with a pressing plate 15, and the horizontal plate 10 is pressed by the pressing plate 15.
[0028] It needs to be explained that the utility model discloses a network cable connecting assembly, before the plug-in of the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 on the circuit board 3, the relevant personnel need to press the pressing plate 15 on the top surface and bottom surface of the Ethernet connector 1 through the thumb and the index finger simultaneously, the pressing plate 15 will drive the horizontal plate 10 to move downwards after being pressed, and the horizontal plate 10 will drive the L-shaped connecting plate 11 installed on both sides to move inwards along the fixed rod 8 between the upper and lower symmetrical side plates 7 installed on both sides of the Ethernet connector 1 through the connecting hole 12 opened on the top surface of the horizontal part, and force the compression spring 9 sleeved outside the fixed rod 8 to retract from both ends to the center, until the pressing plate 15 completely adheres to the surface of the Ethernet connector 1, the pressing degree at this time is kept unchanged, and the Ethernet connector 1 is lifted and directly inserted into the socket 2, after the Ethernet connector 1 is completely plugged with the socket 2, the pressing force on the pressing plate 15 is released, at this time, the compression spring 9 will make elastic expansion recovery operation and push the L-shaped connecting plate 11 to both ends, the L-shaped connecting plate 11 will move outwards along the fixed rod 8 through the connecting hole 12, the L-shaped connecting plate 11 will push the horizontal plate 10 to move, and the horizontal plate 10 will drive the front edge plate 13 installed on the left side wall to move synchronously, until the limiting clamping strip 14 installed on the top surface of the front edge plate 13 is inserted into the strip-shaped clamping opening 6 opened on the L-shaped extension plate 5 installed on the socket 2, so that the purpose that the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 are quickly connected and fixed after being plugged is achieved, and the connection stability between the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 2 after being plugged can be ensured, the problem that the Ethernet connector 1 and the socket 1 are loose and fall off can be effectively prevented, and when the arrangement interval of each network port on the terminal equipment is short, the Ethernet connector 1 can also be conveniently and quickly plugged, and the convenient use of the Ethernet connector 1 is improved.
[0029] In conclusion, only the preferred embodiments of the utility model have been described, and are not used to limit the utility model, although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, however, various improvements can be made to it and equivalent substitutes can be used to replace the components therein, or equivalent substitutes can be used to replace part of the technical features, as long as it is within the scope of the utility model, all should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A network cable connection assembly comprising an Ethernet connector (1) and a socket (2), the socket (2) being fixedly connected to a circuit board (3) and the Ethernet connector (1) being plugged together with the socket (2), characterized in that: The Ethernet connector (1) is fixedly connected with the socket (2) through the connecting mechanism (4), and the connecting mechanism (4) comprises side plates (7), a fixing rod (8), a compression spring (9), a cross plate (10), L-shaped connecting plates (11), a front edge plate (13) and a limiting clamping strip (14), the Ethernet connector (1) is fixedly connected with symmetrical side plates (7) on both side walls, and the fixing rod (8) is fixedly connected between the symmetrical side plates (7), the compression spring (9) is sleeved outside the fixing rod (8), and the compression spring (9) is fixedly connected with the L-shaped connecting plates (11) at both ends, the cross plate (10) is fixedly connected between the L-shaped connecting plates (11), and the front edge plate (13) is fixedly connected on the side wall of the cross plate (10), and the limiting clamping strip (14) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the front edge plate (13).
2. A modular jack assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein: The top surface and the bottom surface of the socket (2) are fixedly installed with L-shaped extension plates (5), and the top surface of the transverse part of the L-shaped extension plate (5) is provided with a strip-shaped clamping hole (6).
3. A modular jack assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein: The left and right side walls of the Ethernet connector (1) are respectively fixedly installed with a group of symmetrical side plates (7) in the up-down direction, and the side plates (7) are integrally formed with the Ethernet connector (1).
4. A modular jack assembly as defined in claim 3, wherein: The fixing rod (8) is fixedly installed on the symmetrical side plates (7) in the up-down direction, and the compression spring (9) is sleeved outside the fixing rod (8).
5. A modular jack assembly as defined in claim 4, wherein: The upper and lower ends of the compression spring (9) are respectively fixedly installed with L-shaped connecting plates (11), and the top surface of the transverse part of the L-shaped connecting plate (11) is provided with a connecting hole (12), the L-shaped connecting plate (11) is movably installed with the fixing rod (8) through the connecting hole (12), and the cross plate (10) is fixedly installed between the L-shaped connecting plates (11) in the left-right direction, the front edge plate (13) is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the cross plate (10), and the limiting clamping strip (14) corresponding to the fixing rod (8) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the front edge plate (13).
6. A modular jack assembly as defined in claim 5, wherein: The right side wall of the cross plate (10) is also fixedly installed with a pressing plate (15).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Network cable connector with fixed structure
CN218828216U