Stepping driver adopting golden finger connection

By using gold finger connections and bolt fixation, the problem of loose stepper driver wire connections was solved, enabling efficient installation and stable maintenance, and reducing enterprise costs.

CN223797556UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13GUANGDONG EREVO ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423036663.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing stepper drivers are prone to loosening and detachment when connected by wires, leading to abnormal data transmission, low installation efficiency, and troublesome maintenance, thus increasing enterprise costs.

Method used

It adopts a gold finger connection method, with the gold finger and circuit board integrated into one structure. It is electrically connected to the base plate through a slot, and is combined with data transmission port, control switch and indicator light, and is fixed with bolts. It is equipped with an insulating protection board to ensure stability and convenience.

Benefits of technology

It improves installation efficiency and accuracy, reduces maintenance time and costs, ensures connection stability and reliability, and simplifies the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a stepping driver connected by a golden finger, which comprises a bottom plate, the bottom plate is provided with the stepping driver, the stepping driver comprises a shell, a circuit board and the golden finger, the golden finger is arranged on the circuit board, the circuit board is placed in the shell and enables the golden finger to extend out from inside to outside, and the circuit board is arranged on the shell. The bottom plate is provided with slots corresponding to the golden fingers, and the golden fingers are inserted into the slots and are electrically connected with the slots; the stepping driver is simple in structure and convenient and fast to use, a traditional terminal wiring mode is replaced by a golden finger connection mode, so that when the stepping driver is installed in a slot on the bottom plate, the installation efficiency is improved, the accuracy is improved, the installation time is saved, the later maintenance and disassembly are facilitated, the maintenance time and cost are reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And the connecting mode of the golden fingers has good stability and reliability, so that the use quality of the stepping driver can be ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drive equipment technology, and in particular to a stepper driver using gold finger connection. Background Technology

[0002] A stepper driver, also known as a stepper motor driver, is an actuator that converts electrical pulses into angular displacement. It is widely used in various automated equipment, robots, and precision instruments. It mainly achieves precise control of the stepper motor's position and speed by precisely controlling the step angle of the stepper motor.

[0003] Most stepper drivers on the market are connected by wires. By connecting and installing several wires in corresponding positions, an electrical connection can be made between the stepper driver and the baseboard, thereby enabling signal transmission and control. Although the wire installation method is flexible, the connection points are prone to loosening and falling off, which can lead to abnormal data transmission. In addition, the installation efficiency is low, and the maintenance is troublesome, which increases the installation and maintenance time and increases the maintenance and production costs of enterprises.

[0004] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be researched to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main objective is to provide a stepper driver using gold finger connection.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A stepper driver with gold finger connection includes a base plate on which a stepper driver is mounted. The stepper driver includes a housing, a circuit board, and gold fingers. The gold fingers are mounted on the circuit board, which is placed inside the housing and allows the gold fingers to extend from the inside out. The base plate has slots corresponding to the gold fingers, and the gold fingers are inserted into the slots and electrically connected to them.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the gold fingers are connected to the lower end of the circuit board in an integrated structure. The circuit board and the base plate are electrically connected through the gold fingers and slots to transmit control data.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the upper end of the circuit board is also provided with a data transmission port and a control switch. One end of the data transmission port and the control switch are both fixed to the circuit board by soldering and electrically connected thereto for data transmission.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes an indicator light, one end of which is soldered to the circuit board and extends from the inside out.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the upper end face of the housing is provided with an upper through groove for the indicator light, data transmission port and control switch to extend out, and the lower end face of the housing is provided with a lower through groove for the gold fingers to extend out.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the side end face of the housing is provided with heat dissipation grooves, and the number of heat dissipation grooves is set to several, and the several heat dissipation grooves are distributed in an array on both sides of the housing for the purpose of discharging the high temperature gas inside to the outside for cooling.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the lower side of the housing is provided with a fixing hole, and the base plate is provided with bolt holes corresponding to the fixing hole. The bolt holes are distributed at the left and right ends of the slot. The housing is installed and secured by bolts passing through the fixing hole and being installed in the bolt holes of the base plate.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the number of slots and bolt holes is set to several groups, and the several groups of slots and bolt holes are spaced apart on the base plate to allow for the quick installation of different devices.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes an insulating protective plate, which has clearance grooves corresponding to the positions of the slots and bolt holes, and positioning holes for fixing it to the base plate at the four corners of the insulating protective plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:

[0017] This utility model has a simple structure and is convenient and quick to use. It adopts a gold finger connection method to replace the traditional terminal wiring method, which improves the installation efficiency and accuracy when installing the stepper driver into the slot on the base plate, saves installation time, and facilitates subsequent maintenance and disassembly, reducing maintenance time and costs. Furthermore, the gold finger connection method has good stability and reliability, which can ensure the quality of the stepper driver. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the non-insulating protective plate of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stepper driver of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the stepper driver of this utility model.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0025] 100. Base plate; 200. Stepper driver; 210. Housing; 211. Heat sink; 220. Circuit board; 230. Gold fingers; 240. Data transmission port; 250. Control switch; 260. Indicator light; 300. Slot; 400. Insulation protection board. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0028] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "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 this application 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 application.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] Reference Appendix Figure 1-5 As shown: A stepper driver using gold finger connection includes a base plate 100, on which a stepper driver 200 is mounted. The stepper driver 200 includes a housing 210, a circuit board 220, and gold fingers 230. The gold fingers 230 are disposed on the circuit board 220, which is placed inside the housing 210 with the gold fingers 230 extending from the inside out. The base plate 100 has slots 300 corresponding to the gold fingers 230. The gold fingers 230 are inserted into the slots 300 and electrically connected to the base plate 100 to transmit data.

[0032] In this embodiment, the gold finger 230 is connected to the lower end of the circuit board 220 as an integral structure. The circuit board 220 and the base plate 100 are electrically connected through the gold finger 230 and the slot 300 to transmit control data.

[0033] Specifically, the upper end of the circuit board 220 is also provided with a data transmission port 240 and a control switch 250. One end of the data transmission port 240 and the control switch 250 are both fixed to the circuit board 220 by welding and electrically connected to it for data transmission.

[0034] Furthermore, it also includes an indicator light 260, one end of which is soldered to the circuit board 220 and extends from the inside out, so that the user can quickly observe the usage status of the device through the indicator light 260.

[0035] In this embodiment, the upper end face of the housing 210 is provided with an upper through groove for the indicator light 260, the data transmission port 240 and the control switch 250 to extend out, and the lower end face of the housing 210 is provided with a lower through groove for the gold finger 230 to extend out.

[0036] Specifically, the side end face of the housing 210 is provided with heat dissipation grooves 211, and the number of heat dissipation grooves 211 is set to several. Several heat dissipation grooves 211 are arrayed on both sides of the housing 210 for discharging the high temperature gas inside to the outside for cooling.

[0037] Specifically, the lower side of the housing 210 is provided with a fixing hole, and the base plate 100 is provided with bolt holes corresponding to the fixing hole. The bolt holes are distributed at the left and right ends of the slot 300. The housing 210 is installed and secured by bolts passing through the fixing hole and being installed in the bolt holes of the base plate 100.

[0038] In practical use, the number of slots 300 and bolt holes is set to several groups, and the several groups of slots 300 and bolt holes are spaced apart on the base plate 100 to allow for the quick installation of different devices, which can be combined with power supply components or IO modules.

[0039] In practical use, it also includes an insulating protection plate 400, which is disposed between the base plate 100 and the stepper driver 200 to prevent leakage. The insulating protection plate 400 is provided with clearance grooves corresponding to the slot 300 and bolt hole positions, and the four corners of the insulating protection plate 400 are provided with positioning holes for fixing to the base plate 100.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and only specifically describe the technical principles of the present utility model. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model, as well as other specific embodiments of the present utility model that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A step driver employing a golden finger connection, comprising a bottom plate (100), characterized in that: The bottom plate (100) is provided with a stepping drive (200), the stepping drive (200) includes a shell (210), a circuit board (220) and a gold finger (230), the gold finger (230) is arranged on the circuit board (220), the circuit board (220) is placed in the shell (210) and the gold finger (230) is stretched out from inside to outside, the bottom plate (100) is provided with a slot (300) corresponding to the gold finger (230), the gold finger (230) is inserted into the slot (300) and realizes electrical connection.

2. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 1, wherein: The gold finger (230) and the lower end of the circuit board (220) are connected together and arranged as an integral structure, the circuit board (220) and the bottom plate (100) realize electrical connection through the gold finger (230) and the slot (300) and carry out control data transmission.

3. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 2, wherein: The upper end of the circuit board (220) is also provided with a data transmission port (240) and a control switch (250), one end of the data transmission port (240) and the control switch (250) are fixed on the circuit board (220) by welding and realize electrical connection for data transmission.

4. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 3, wherein: It also includes an indicator light (260), one end of the indicator light (260) is welded on the circuit board (220) and stretches out from inside to outside.

5. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 4, wherein: The upper end surface of the shell (210) is provided with an upper through slot for the indicator light (260), the data transmission port (240) and the control switch (250) to stretch out, and the lower end surface of the shell (210) is provided with a lower through slot for the gold finger (230) to stretch out.

6. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 5, wherein: The side end surface of the shell (210) is provided with a heat dissipation groove (211), and a plurality of heat dissipation grooves (211) are arranged on the two side end surfaces of the shell (210) and used for discharging high-temperature gas outward for cooling.

7. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 6, wherein: The side lower end of the shell (210) is also provided with a fixing hole, the bottom plate (100) is provided with a bolt hole corresponding in position to the fixing hole, the bolt hole is distributed on the left and right ends of the slot (300), and the shell (210) is installed in the bolt hole of the bottom plate (100) through the bolt to be installed stably.

8. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 7, wherein: The number of the slot (300) and the bolt hole is set as several groups, and several groups of the slot (300) and the bolt hole are arranged on the bottom plate (100) to be quickly installed for different devices.

9. The step driver employing a golden finger connection according to claim 8, wherein: It also includes an insulating protection plate (400), the insulating protection plate (400) is provided with an avoidance groove corresponding in position to the slot (300) and the bolt hole, and the four corners of the insulating protection plate (400) are provided with positioning holes for being fixed on the bottom plate (100).