FFC cable assembly
By designing contact support plates and flexible hook structures in the FFC cable connectors, the problem of loose connectors during insertion and removal of FFC cables has been solved, achieving stable connection and easy operation between the cable and the equipment interface.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423297726.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
FFC cables are prone to loosening of the connector and equipment interface during insertion and removal, resulting in poor contact.
The design incorporates contact plates on the surface of the cable connectors at both ends of the flexible flat cable. These contact plates have metal contacts, and the sidewalls of the cable connectors feature adjustable hooks that can move up and down. Combined with the hook grooves and push rod structure, this design ensures a secure connection between the cable connector and the equipment interface.
It improves the connection strength and ease of operation during the insertion and removal process, ensures stable contact between the cable connector and the equipment interface, and prevents loosening.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable technology, specifically to an FFC cable assembly. Background Technology
[0002] FFC cable, or flexible flat cable, is a type of cable composed of multiple parallel conductors and insulation material. FFC cables offer advantages such as flexibility, easy bending and folding, thinness, small size, simple connection, and convenient disassembly, making them widely used in various electronic devices.
[0003] The characteristics and advantages of FFC cables include: Flexibility: FFC cables can be bent and folded freely, making them suitable for various complex spatial layouts. Small Size: FFC cables are very thin and small in size, helping to reduce the size of electronic products. Simple Connection: FFC cables are very easy to connect and disconnect. Electromagnetic Shielding: FFC cables have excellent electromagnetic shielding performance, helping to reduce electromagnetic interference. High Temperature Resistance: FFC cables can typically withstand temperatures above 80°C, and special materials can even withstand temperatures above 200°C.
[0004] Currently, FFC cables have a relatively simple structure in practical use. During insertion and removal, the FFC cable connectors are prone to loosening and poor contact with the equipment interface. Therefore, there is a need to provide an FFC cable assembly. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an FFC cable assembly to solve the technical problem that the FFC cable has a relatively simple structure in actual use, and the FFC cable connector is prone to loosening and poor contact during insertion and removal.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:
[0007] An FFC cable assembly includes a flexible flat cable, the flexible flat cable having a soft, flat linear structure, the flexible flat cable being made of insulating rubber polyvinyl chloride, cable connectors being symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flexible flat cable, and a contact plate being provided on the surface of each cable connector, the contact plate having a square flat structure, and metal contacts being provided on the surface of the contact plate.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the flexible flat cable includes a plurality of cable cores disposed inside the flexible flat cable, each of the cable cores being a copper core made of metal, and the outer wall of each of the cable cores being wrapped with an insulating sheath, wherein the insulating sheaths and the plurality of insulating sheaths are provided with flame retardant powder tightly filled in the flexible flat cable.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the flame retardant powder is aluminum hydroxide powder.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the cable connector includes a hook formed on the side wall of the cable connector, the hook facing the contact plate on the side wall of the cable connector, and the hook being configured to be elastically adjustable up and down on the side wall of the cable connector.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the cable connector is provided with a hook groove, and the inside of the cable connector is provided with a sliding groove. The hook groove is connected to the inside of the sliding groove. The hook passes through the hook groove and extends into the sliding groove. A top rod is provided at the top of the hook extending into the sliding groove. The top of the top rod passes through the cable connector and extends to the top of the cable connector. A pressing hole is provided on the top surface of the cable connector. The top rod extends from the middle of the top of the pressing hole. A pressing key is installed at the top of the top rod extending from the top of the pressing hole.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer wall of the cable connector is provided with thumb anti-slip texture.
[0013] This invention features a flexible flat cable with a soft, flat linear structure, facilitating bending, improving flexibility and structural strength during bending, and enhancing the cable's aesthetics. The flexible flat cable is made of insulating PVC rubber, facilitating flame retardant insulation and preventing short circuits. Cable connectors are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flexible flat cable, and each cable connector surface is provided with a contact plate. The contact plate has a square flat structure, and its surface is provided with metal contacts, facilitating improved conductive connection with equipment interfaces, enhancing ease of operation during insertion and removal, and improving installation stability during insertion and removal.
[0014] This invention features a hook on the side wall of the cable connector, which faces the contact plate. When the contact plate is inserted into the equipment interface, the hook can be elastically adjusted up and down to engage and fix the cable connector to the equipment interface, thereby effectively improving the connection strength between the cable connector and the equipment interface.
[0015] This utility model features a hook groove on the inner wall of a cable connector, and a sliding groove inside the cable connector. The hook groove connects to the inside of the sliding groove, and the hook extends through the hook groove into the sliding groove. A push rod is provided at the top of the hook extending into the sliding groove. The top of the push rod extends through the cable connector and outwards to the top of the cable connector. A pressing hole is provided on the top surface of the cable connector, and the push rod extends from the middle of the top of the pressing hole. A pressing key is installed at the top of the push rod extending outwards from the top of the pressing hole. When it is necessary to disassemble the cable connector from the equipment interface, the pressing key on the outer wall of the cable connector is pressed. The pressing key actuates the push rod to slide back and forth in the sliding groove. The push rod pushes the hook to elastically move up and down in the sliding groove and the hook groove, thereby separating the hook from the equipment interface.
[0016] Other advantages, objectives, and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination and study, or may be learned from practice of this invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the following description. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the FFC cable assembly of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cable connector of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the flexible flat cable of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the cable connector of this utility model;
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Flexible flat cable; 2. Cable connector; 3. Contact plate; 4. Metal contact; 5. Pressing hole; 6. Press key; 7. Flame retardant powder; 8. Hook; 9. Cable core; 10. Sliding groove; 11. Support spring; 12. Thumb anti-slip texture; 13. Insulating sheath; 14. Top rod; 15. Hook and sliding groove. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0024] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0025] In the above description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "one side," "the other side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0026] Furthermore, terms such as "identical" do not imply that components must be absolutely identical; minor differences are permissible. The term "perpendicular" simply means that the positional relationship between components is more perpendicular than "parallel," not that the structure must be perfectly perpendicular; a slight tilt is acceptable. Example
[0027] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution: an FFC cable assembly, including a flexible flat cable 1, the flexible flat cable 1 having a soft flat line structure, the flexible flat cable 1 being made of insulating rubber polyvinyl chloride material, cable joints 2 being symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flexible flat cable 1, and a contact plate 3 being arranged on the surface of each side of the cable joint 2, the contact plate 3 having a square flat plate structure, and metal contacts 4 being arranged on the surface of the contact plate 3.
[0028] This invention features a flexible flat cable with a soft, flat linear structure, facilitating bending, improving flexibility and structural strength during bending, and enhancing the cable's aesthetics. The flexible flat cable is made of insulating PVC rubber, facilitating flame retardant insulation and preventing short circuits. Symmetrical cable connectors are located at both ends of the flexible flat cable, with a contact plate on the surface of each connector. The contact plate has a square flat structure and metal contacts on its surface, improving conductive connection with equipment interfaces, enhancing ease of operation during insertion and removal, and improving installation stability during insertion and removal.
[0029] The flexible flat cable 1 includes several cable cores 9 disposed inside the flexible flat cable 1. Each cable core 9 is a copper core made of metal. The outer wall of each cable core 9 is wrapped with an insulating sheath 13, which serves as insulation and isolation. The insulating sheaths 13 are filled tightly with flame retardant powder 7. The flame retardant powder 7 is aluminum hydroxide powder.
[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, aluminum hydroxide powder can improve flame retardant properties and effectively enhance the safety of the cable during use.
[0031] Example 2
[0032] Please see Figure 1-4 This is another technical solution provided by the present invention. This embodiment has the same features as the above embodiment 1, and the similarities will not be described in this embodiment. The specific differences are as follows:
[0033] An FFC cable assembly includes a flexible flat cable 1, which has a soft, flat linear structure and is made of insulating rubber polyvinyl chloride. Cable connectors 2 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the flexible flat cable 1. A contact plate 3 is provided on the surface of each cable connector 2. The contact plate 3 has a square flat plate structure and metal contacts 4 are provided on the surface of the contact plate 3.
[0034] This invention features a flexible flat cable with a soft, flat linear structure, facilitating bending, improving flexibility and structural strength during bending, and enhancing the cable's aesthetics. The flexible flat cable is made of insulating PVC rubber, facilitating flame retardant insulation and preventing short circuits. Symmetrical cable connectors are located at both ends of the flexible flat cable, with a contact plate on the surface of each connector. The contact plate has a square flat structure and metal contacts on its surface, improving conductive connection with equipment interfaces, enhancing ease of operation during insertion and removal, and improving installation stability during insertion and removal.
[0035] The cable connector 2 includes a hook 8 formed on the side wall of the cable connector 2. The hook 8 is located on the side wall of the cable connector 2 facing the contact support plate 3 and is configured to be elastically adjustable up and down on the side wall of the cable connector 2.
[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the present invention provides a hook on the side wall of the cable connector, with the hook facing the contact plate. This allows the hook to be elastically positioned up and down to engage and fix the cable connector to the inside of the equipment interface when the contact plate is inserted into the equipment interface, thereby effectively improving the connection strength between the cable connector and the equipment interface.
[0037] The inner wall of the cable connector 2 is provided with a hook groove 15, and the inside of the cable connector 2 is provided with a sliding groove 10. The hook groove 15 is connected to the inside of the sliding groove 10. The hook 8 passes through the hook groove 15 and extends into the sliding groove 10. The top of the hook 8 extending into the sliding groove 10 is provided with a push rod 14. The top of the push rod 14 passes through the cable connector 2 and extends to the top of the cable connector 2. The top surface of the cable connector 2 is provided with a pressing hole 5. The push rod 14 extends from the middle of the top of the pressing hole 5. A pressing key 6 is installed on the top of the push rod 14 extending from the top of the pressing hole 5.
[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the present invention provides a hook groove on the inner wall of the cable connector and a sliding groove inside the cable connector. The hook groove is connected to the inside of the sliding groove. The hook passes through the hook groove and extends into the sliding groove. A top rod is provided at the top of the hook extending into the sliding groove. The top of the top rod passes through the cable connector and extends to the top of the cable connector. A pressing hole is provided on the top surface of the cable connector. The top rod extends from the middle of the top of the pressing hole. A pressing key is installed at the top of the top rod extending from the top of the pressing hole. When it is necessary to disassemble and separate the cable connector from the equipment interface, the pressing key on the outer wall of the cable connector is pressed. The pressing key actuates the top rod to slide back and forth in the sliding groove. The top rod pushes the hook to elastically move up and down in the sliding groove and the hook groove, thereby separating the hook from the equipment interface.
[0039] The outer wall of the cable connector 2 is provided with thumb anti-slip texture 12, which makes it easy for users to grip and improves the stability of the user's grip on the cable connector 2.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A FFC cable assembly comprising a flexible flat cable (1), characterized in that: The flexible flat cable (1) is soft and flat strip structure, the flexible flat cable (1) is insulated rubber polyvinyl chloride material, the both ends of the flexible flat cable (1) are symmetrically provided with cable connectors (2), the surface of the cable connector (2) on each side is provided with a contact supporting plate (3), the contact supporting plate (3) is a square flat plate structure, and the surface of the contact supporting plate (3) is provided with a metal contact (4).
2. The FFC cable assembly of claim 1, wherein: The flexible flat cable (1) comprises a plurality of cable cores (9) arranged inside the flexible flat cable (1), each cable core (9) is a copper core made of metal material, and the outer wall of each cable core (9) is wrapped with an insulating sheath (13); the plurality of insulating sheaths (13) are filled and compacted with fire-retardant powder (7) in the flexible flat cable (1).
3. The FFC cable assembly of claim 2, wherein: The fire-retardant powder (7) is aluminum hydroxide powder.
4. The FFC cable assembly of claim 1, wherein: The cable connector (2) comprises a clamping hook (8) formed in the side wall of the cable connector (2), the clamping hook (8) is arranged on the side wall of the cable connector (2) and faces the contact supporting plate (3), and the clamping hook (8) is arranged to be elastically allowed to move up and down on the side wall of the cable connector (2).
5. The FFC cable assembly of claim 4, wherein: The inner wall of the cable connector (2) is provided with a clamping hook sliding groove (15), the cable connector (2) is provided with a sliding groove (10) in the inside, the clamping hook sliding groove (15) is communicated with the inside of the sliding groove (10), the clamping hook (8) penetrates through the clamping hook sliding groove (15) and extends into the sliding groove (10), the top end of the clamping hook (8) extending into the sliding groove (10) is provided with a top rod (14), the top end of the top rod (14) penetrates through the cable connector (2) and extends out of the top end of the cable connector (2), the top end surface of the cable connector (2) is provided with a pressing hole (5), the top rod (14) extends out of the middle of the top end of the pressing hole (5), and the top end of the top rod (14) extending out of the top end of the pressing hole (5) is provided with a pressing key (6).
6. The FFC cable assembly of claim 5, wherein: The outer wall of the cable connector (2) is provided with a thumb anti-skid pattern (12).