Elastic sheet connecting seat

By incorporating reinforcing ribs and limiting parts in the spring contact connector, the problem of short spring contact lifespan is solved, achieving stability and durability of the spring contact and ensuring the reliability of charging and signal transmission for electronic products.

CN223797563UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13梁裕生
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520142656.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing side-mounted charging contacts have poor elasticity, resulting in a short lifespan and an inability to work continuously and efficiently.

Method used

A spring clip connector is designed, including a side guard, a suction part, an elastic part, and a support arm. By setting reinforcing ribs in the support arm and setting limiting parts and contact parts on the elastic part, the strength and stability of the spring clip are enhanced. An integral molding structure is adopted to improve the firmness of the connection.

Benefits of technology

The strength and stability of the spring are enhanced, the service life is extended, and the stability and reliability during charging or signal transmission are ensured.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an elastic sheet connecting seat. The elastic sheet connecting seat comprises a side protection part, a suction part and an elastic part, the side protection part comprises a first side protection part and a second side protection part, and the first side protection part and the second side protection part are oppositely arranged; the suction part is arranged at the top ends of the first side protection part and the second side protection part and enables the top ends of the first side protection part and the second side protection part to be closed; and the elastic part is arranged between the first side protection part and the second side protection part. The contact part on the elastic part is reversely bent and extends to form the second elastic arm, the end part of the second elastic arm is provided with the limiting part, and the limiting part abuts against the interior of the L-shaped limiting piece, so that the strength of the whole side protection part is further enhanced, the side protection part is prevented from being opened, and the service life of the elastic piece is prolonged. In addition, reinforcing ribs are arranged on the supporting arms in the opposite direction of the contact part, so that the strength of the elastic sheet is improved. The elastic sheet connecting seat is integrally formed by bending, and has the advantages of being simple in forming, firm in connection and space-saving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and in particular to a spring-loaded connector. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most existing Bluetooth headsets and other electronic products come with charging cases. When these products are placed in the charging case for charging or signal transmission, a stable contact method is needed to ensure stable contact within the case. To achieve more stable charging or signal transmission, spring contacts can be installed inside the charging case. However, for side-mounted charging spring contacts, they are typically made quite thin to maintain their elasticity. Yet, they are required to operate continuously and efficiently within their designed range to prevent scratches, detachment, and failure. This leads to insufficient strength and a short lifespan after prolonged use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the shortcomings of existing methods by providing a spring contact seat to solve the technical problems of poor spring elasticity and short service life of existing springs.

[0004] This application provides a spring contact connector, including a side guard, a suction part, and an elastic part; the side guard includes a first side guard and a second side guard, which are disposed opposite to each other; the suction part is disposed at the top of the first side guard and the second side guard, and closes the top of the first side guard and the second side guard; the elastic part is disposed between the first side guard and the second side guard.

[0005] As an optional implementation, a support arm is provided between the rear end faces of the first side guard and the second side guard, and a reinforcing rib is provided in the middle of the support arm, the thickness of which is greater than the thickness of other parts of the support arm.

[0006] As an optional implementation, the elastic part includes a bending part, a support part, a first elastic arm, a contact part, a second elastic arm, and a limiting part; one longitudinal edge of the support arm is bent upward to form a bending part, and the bending part is U-shaped; the bending part extends horizontally to form the support part; the support part extends obliquely upward and away from the support part to form the first elastic arm, and the first elastic arm is L-shaped; the distal end of the first elastic arm is provided with a contact part, and the contact part is curved; the contact part bends and extends in the opposite direction to form the second elastic arm; the end of the second elastic arm is provided with the limiting part.

[0007] As an optional implementation, the top end of the first side guard is bent and extends laterally to the top end of the second side guard to form the suction part; the top end of the second side guard is provided with a locking part, and the suction part at the position corresponding to the locking part is provided with an overlapping part; the overlapping part is fastened to the locking part of the second side guard, and the top ends of the first side guard and the second side guard are closed.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the lower end of the suction part is provided with a limiting piece at the top of the first side guard and the second side guard. The limiting piece is connected to the side of the first side guard and the second side guard and is disposed opposite to each other. The limiting piece is bent into an L-shape.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the limiting part is T-shaped and is movably disposed between the first side guard and the second side guard, and the limiting piece limits the limiting part.

[0010] As an optional implementation, a first connecting portion is provided below the support arm, and a second connecting portion is provided near the lower part of the side guard near the support arm.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the side guard is provided with a laterally bent lever arm that moves closer to each other near the first elastic arm, and the side guard is S-shaped.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the spring contact seat is a one-piece molded structure.

[0013] This application provides a spring contact connector. The technical solution provided by the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] A second elastic arm is formed by bending and extending the contact portion of the elastic part in the opposite direction. A limiting portion is provided at the end of the second elastic arm, which abuts against the L-shaped limiting piece, further enhancing the strength of the entire side guard, preventing it from being pried open, and extending the service life of the spring. In addition, reinforcing ribs are provided on the support arm in the opposite direction of the contact portion to increase the strength of the spring. The spring connecting seat is integrally bent and formed, which has the advantages of simple forming, firm connection, and space saving.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the spring contact seat provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the spring contact seat provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of the spring contact seat provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the spring connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure labels and corresponding explanations:

[0022] 1: Side guard; 11: First side guard; 12: Second side guard; 121: Locking mechanism;

[0023] 2: Absorption part; 21: Overlapping part;

[0024] 3: Elastic part; 31: Bending part; 32: Supporting part; 33: First elastic arm; 34: Contact part;

[0025] 35: Second elastic arm; 36: Limiting part; 361: Limiting piece;

[0026] 4: Support arm; 41: Reinforcing rib; 42: First connecting part; 43: Second connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] This application is described in detail below. Examples of embodiments of this application are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. Furthermore, detailed descriptions of known technologies that are unnecessary for the features of this application are omitted. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0028] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term “comprising” as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The term “and / or” as used herein includes all or any units and all combinations thereof of one or more associated listed items.

[0029] like Figure 1-4As shown, this application embodiment provides a spring-loaded connector, including a side guard 1, a suction part 2, and an elastic part 3. The side guard 1 includes a first side guard 11 and a second side guard 12, which are disposed opposite to each other. The suction part 2 is disposed at the top ends of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12, closing the top ends of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12; the elastic part 3 is disposed between the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12. The top end of the first side guard 11 is bent and extends laterally to the top end of the second side guard 12 to form the suction part 2; the top end of the second side guard 12 is provided with a locking part 121, and the suction part 2 at a position corresponding to the locking part 121 is provided with an overlapping part 21; the overlapping part 21 fastens to the locking part 121 of the second side guard 12, closing the top ends of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12. This forms a locking structure, further enhancing the strength of the entire side guard 1, preventing the side guard 1 from being pried open, and thus protecting the elastic part 3 between the two side guards 1, extending the service life of the spring.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, a support arm 4 is provided between the rear end faces of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12. A reinforcing rib 41 is provided in the middle of the support arm 4, and the thickness of the reinforcing rib 41 is greater than the thickness of other parts of the support arm 4. This can increase the strength of the support arm 4, thereby increasing the strength of the spring contact seat and extending the service life of the spring contact seat.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the elastic part 3 includes a bending part 31, a support part 32, a first elastic arm 33, a contact part 34, a second elastic arm 35, and a limiting part 36. The bending part 31 is formed by bending upwards from one longitudinal edge of the support arm 4, and the bending part 31 is U-shaped. The bending part 31 extends horizontally to form the support part 32; the support part 32 extends obliquely upwards and away from the support part 32 to form the first elastic arm 33, which is L-shaped. The distal end of the first elastic arm 33 is provided with a contact part 34, which is curved. The contact part 34 bends and extends in the opposite direction to form the second elastic arm 35. The end of the second elastic arm 35 is provided with a limiting part 36, which is T-shaped.

[0032] like Figure 2-4As shown, a limiting piece 361 is provided at the lower end of the suction part 2 and at the top of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12. The limiting piece 361 is connected to and opposite to the sides of the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12, and the limiting piece 361 is bent into an L-shape. The limiting part 36 is movably disposed between the first side guard 11 and the second side guard 12, and the limiting piece 361 limits the limiting part 36. Thus, by limiting the limiting part 36 with the limiting piece 361, the limiting part 36 will not detach from the limiting piece 361 and will not move up and down between the side guards 1. When an electronic product that needs to be charged enters the charging compartment, the charging terminal will apply a backward or downward force to the contact part 34. At this time, the limiting part 36 slides down or backward along the inner wall edge of the limiting piece 361 or the side guard 1 until the applied force disappears after the electronic product being charged has completely entered the charging compartment, at which point the limiting part 36 stops sliding backward or downward. However, when the limiting part 36 slides downward or backward, it will not detach from the side guard part 1 and the limiting piece 361. The limiting part 36 and the limiting piece 361 are also provided to prevent the elastic part 3 from being pulled off or deformed when an external force pulls on it.

[0033] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a first connecting part 42 is provided below the support arm 4, and two second connecting parts 43 are provided below the side guard 1 near the support arm 4. With three connecting parts, whether soldered or plugged into the circuit board, the spring contact connector can be effectively fixed to the circuit board, ensuring stable and secure charging or signal transmission.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a laterally bent and mutually close lever arm 13 is provided on the side guard 1 near the first elastic arm 33, and the side guard 1 is S-shaped. This can improve the stress resistance of the side guard 1. When the force received by the contact part 34 is transmitted to the side guard 1, the side guard 1 will not be squeezed and deformed. The side guard 1 will give the elastic part 3 a reverse force, thus enhancing the strength of the spring piece (i.e., the elastic force of the elastic part 3) and extending the service life of the spring piece connecting seat.

[0035] The entire spring connector is made into a single piece. It can be made by cutting and manufacturing easily bendable metal sheets, leaving the parts in the corresponding positions, and then bending and assembling them.

[0036] The spring connector of this application is suitable for headphone charging devices, such as headphone charging cases. It has advantages such as simple molding, more secure connection (fixed by plugging or welding), shorter length, smaller structure, and space saving. In the working state, the entire spring (elastic part 3) is protected, without affecting the normal functional characteristics of the spring and ensuring its efficient operation.

[0037] 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0040] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A sheet connector, characterized by comprising: The side protection part (1), the suction part (2), the elastic part (3); The side protection part (1) includes a first side protection part (11) and a second side protection part (12), and the first side protection part (11) is arranged opposite to the second side protection part (12); The suction part (2) is arranged at the top end of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12), and the top end of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12) is closed; The elastic part (3) is arranged between the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12).

2. The elastic sheet connecting seat according to claim 1, wherein The rear end surface of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12) is provided with a support arm (4), and the middle part of the support arm (4) is provided with a reinforcing rib (41), and the thickness of the reinforcing rib (41) is greater than the thickness of other parts of the support arm (4).

3. The elastic sheet connecting seat according to claim 2, wherein The elastic part (3) includes a bending part (31), a support part (32), a first elastic arm (33), a contact part (34), a second elastic arm (35) and a limiting part (36); The longitudinal side edge of the support arm (4) is bent upward to form the bending part (31), and the bending part (31) is in a U shape; The bending part (31) extends horizontally to form the support part (32); The support part (32) extends obliquely upward and away from the direction of the support part (32) to form the first elastic arm (33), and the first elastic arm (33) is in an L shape; The distal end of the first elastic arm (33) is provided with the contact part (34), and the contact part (34) is in a curved surface shape; The contact part (34) extends reversely to form the second elastic arm (35); The end of the second elastic arm (35) is provided with the limiting part (36).

4. The elastic sheet connecting seat according to claim 1, wherein The top end of the first side protection part (11) is bent and extends transversely to the top end of the second side protection part (12) to form the suction part (2); The top end of the second side protection part (12) is provided with a locking part (121), and the suction part (2) at the corresponding position of the locking part (121) is provided with a lap joint part (21); The lap joint part (21) is buckled on the locking part (121) of the second side protection part (12), and the top end of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12) is closed.

5. The elastic sheet connecting seat according to claim 3, wherein The lower end of the suction part (2) and the top of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12) are provided with a limiting sheet (361), and the limiting sheet (361) is connected to and arranged opposite to the side edge of the first side protection part (11) and the second side protection part (12), and the limiting sheet (361) is bent in an L shape.

6. The elastic sheet connecting seat according to claim 5, wherein The limiting part (36) is T-shaped, movably arranged between the first side guard part (11) and the second side guard part (12), and the limiting sheet (361) limits the limiting part (36).

7. The pop piece connecting seat according to claim 2, wherein, A first connecting part (42) is arranged below the supporting arm (4), and a second connecting part (43) is arranged below the supporting arm (4) close to the side guard part (1).

8. The pop piece connecting seat according to claim 3, wherein, The side guard part (1) is S-shaped, and a force arm (13) is arranged close to the first elastic arm (33) and transversely bent and close to each other.

9. The pop piece connecting seat according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein, The pop piece connecting seat is an integrated structure.