Connector with bidirectional alignment function

By designing a connector with bidirectional alignment function and utilizing a combination of support and load-bearing devices, the connector's linear movement and precise docking are achieved, solving the problem of inaccurate docking of existing connectors and improving installation efficiency and stability.

CN223797647UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13ZHUOER-TECH INTERCONNECT SYST (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520000408.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-02
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing connectors cannot be installed in a reciprocating manner during mating, which can easily lead to connection failures or interface cracking.

Method used

A connector with bidirectional alignment function was designed. By combining support and load-bearing devices, and utilizing structures such as extension brackets, support rings, displacement brackets, and positioning bolts, the connector can achieve linear movement and precise docking, preventing loosening.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of connector mating, prevents loosening, and ensures that connectors can be mated quickly and accurately.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with a bidirectional alignment function, which comprises a supporting device, bearing devices are symmetrically mounted on the inner side of the supporting device in a sliding manner, a connector is mounted in the bearing devices in a sliding manner, a cable is fixedly mounted at the rear end of the connector, and the cable is connected with the bearing devices in a sliding manner. The bearing device comprises an arc groove, a supporting ring, a handle, a displacement support, a positioning bolt, a clamping groove and an extension support, the handle is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the extension support, the supporting ring is fixedly installed at the rear end of the extension support, and the arc groove is formed in the top end of the supporting ring; the displacement supports are fixedly installed on the two sides, close to the supporting ring, of the extension supports, the clamping grooves are formed in the positions, away from the supporting ring, of the displacement supports, and the positioning bolts are inserted into the centers, away from the supporting ring, of the displacement supports in a threaded mode. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the bearing device, the purpose of counterpoint installation of the two connectors is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a connector with bidirectional alignment function. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors, also known as plugs or sockets, are generally electrical connectors. They are devices that connect two active devices to transmit current or signals. The male and female terminals can transmit information or current after contact, hence the name connector.

[0003] For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN213843596U describes a connector assembly, which includes a connector and an adapter connector that are mated together. The connector includes a connector housing, and the adapter connector includes an adapter connector housing. The connector housing is provided with a floating unit that is arranged radially. After the connector and the adapter connector are mated together, the floating unit falls into a locking groove opened on the outer peripheral surface of the adapter connector housing and is axially stopped by the locking groove. At this time, the floating unit and the locking groove are in surface contact in the axial direction.

[0004] The connectors in the aforementioned patents can only reduce costs when in use. However, due to structural limitations, existing connectors cannot be installed in a reciprocating manner during mating. If not properly mated, the connector may fail to connect or the interface may crack. Therefore, an improved device is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector with bidirectional alignment function to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a connector with bidirectional alignment function, comprising a support device, a bearing device symmetrically and slidably mounted on the inner side of the support device, a connector slidably mounted inside the bearing device, a cable fixedly mounted on the rear end of the connector, the bearing device comprising an arc groove, a support ring, a handle, a displacement bracket, a positioning bolt, a slot, and an extension bracket, the handle being fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the extension bracket, the support ring being fixedly mounted on the rear end of the extension bracket, the arc groove being formed inside the top end of the support ring, the displacement bracket being fixedly mounted on both sides of the extension bracket near the support ring, the slot being formed inside the displacement bracket away from the support ring, and the positioning bolt being threaded into the center of the displacement bracket away from the support ring.

[0007] Preferably, the support device includes a support side frame, a base frame, a guide rail, and a movable groove. The support side frame is symmetrically and fixedly installed on the top of the base frame. The movable groove is opened at the outer center of the support side frame, and the guide rail is fixedly installed at the inner center of the support side frame.

[0008] Preferably, the slot is slidably fitted onto the outer ring of the guide rail, and the connector is slidably fitted onto the inside of the extension bracket.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning bolt and the slot are vertically aligned.

[0010] Preferably, a plastic gasket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the extension bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the inner center of the supporting frame is provided with a groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] When in use, this device allows for the temporary placement of cables and connectors through the combination of the extension bracket and the support ring. At the same time, the displacement bracket enables guided displacement, allowing the extension bracket to drive the cables and connectors to move linearly, improving the accuracy of the two connectors' mating. Furthermore, the displacement bracket can be positioned at any time to prevent the two connectors from becoming loose, thus completing the opposite insertion of the two connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting device structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the support device of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1-Bearing device, 2-Supporting device, 3-Cable, 4-Connector, 5-Circular groove, 6-Supporting ring, 7-Handle, 8-Displacement bracket, 9-Positioning bolt, 10-Slot, 11-Extension bracket, 12-Supporting side frame, 13-Base frame, 14-Guide rail, 15-Movable groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3The present invention provides an embodiment of a connector with bidirectional alignment function, comprising a support device 2, a carrier device 1 symmetrically and slidably mounted on the inner side of the support device 2, a connector 4 slidably mounted inside the carrier device 1, and a cable 3 fixedly mounted on the rear end of the connector 4. The carrier device 1 includes an arc groove 5, a support ring 6, a handle 7, a displacement bracket 8, a positioning bolt 9, a slot 10, and an extension bracket 11. The handle 7 is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the extension bracket 11, the support ring 6 is fixedly mounted on the rear end of the extension bracket 11, the arc groove 5 is formed inside the top end of the support ring 6, the displacement bracket 8 is fixedly mounted on both sides of the extension bracket 11 near the support ring 6, the slot 10 is formed inside the displacement bracket 8 away from the support ring 6, and the positioning bolt 9 is threaded into the center of the displacement bracket 8 away from the support ring 6.

[0020] The support device 2 includes a support frame 12, a base frame 13, a guide rail 14, and a movable groove 15. The support frame 12 is symmetrically and fixedly installed on the top of the base frame 13. The movable groove 15 is opened at the outer center of the support frame 12. The guide rail 14 is fixedly installed at the inner center of the support frame 12. The base frame 13 can support the support frame 12 to work.

[0021] The slot 10 is slidably fitted onto the outer ring of the guide rail 14, and the connector 4 is slidably fitted onto the inside of the extension bracket 11, allowing the connector 4 to move in a straight line.

[0022] The positioning bolt 9 and the slot 10 are vertically aligned to facilitate precise docking between the positioning bolt 9 and the guide rail 14.

[0023] A plastic gasket is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the extension bracket 11 to prevent rigid collision between the extension bracket 11 and the connector 4.

[0024] The support frame 12 has a groove at the center of its inner side, allowing the connector 4 to move inside the support frame 12.

[0025] Working Principle: During use, when two connectors 4 need to be mated, the connectors 4 can be placed inside the extension bracket 11, causing the bottom end of the connector 4 to fit against the bottom end of the inner wall of the extension bracket 11. The cable 3 can then be placed inside the arc groove 5. Afterwards, the handle 7 can be pulled, causing the extension bracket 11 to move the connectors 4 towards the center of the support frame 12. Simultaneously, because the diameter of the arc groove 5 is smaller than the diameter of the connector 4, the support ring 6 can form a stop at the rear end of the extension bracket 11. Thus, when the extension bracket 11 moves, it can simultaneously move the connectors 4. Subsequently, as the extension bracket 11 moves, it slides onto the guide rail 14 through the slot 10, supporting the extension bracket 11 to move in a straight line. After the extension bracket 11 moves and mates with the connectors 4, the positioning bolt 9 can be tightened or loosened. When the positioning bolt 9 is tightened to its limit position, it can be secured to the guide rail 14, thereby preventing the extension bracket 11 from sliding again and completing the docking installation of the two guide rails 14. When in use, the connector 4 can be inserted into the extension bracket 11. When the extension bracket 11 moves, it can be restricted behind the connector 4 by the support ring 6, so that the extension bracket 11 can drive the connector 4 to move. At the same time, since the two extension brackets 11 are on the same horizontal line, when the extension brackets 11 move towards each other, they can drive the two connectors 4 to accurately dock, completing the quick and accurate installation of the two connectors 4. Meanwhile, the positioning bolt 9 passes through the interior of the movable groove 15, allowing the extension bracket 11 to move and drive the positioning bolt 9 to move simultaneously, which facilitates the positioning bolt 9 to restrict and position the displacement bracket 8.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector with bidirectional alignment function, comprising a support device (2), wherein a carrier device (1) is symmetrically slidably mounted on the inner side of the support device (2), a connector (4) is slidably mounted inside the carrier device (1), and a cable (3) is fixedly mounted on the rear end of the connector (4), characterized in that: The bearing device (1) comprises an arc slot (5), a support ring (6), a handle (7), a displacement support (8), a positioning bolt (9), a clamping slot (10) and an extension support (11), the handle (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the extension support (11), the support ring (6) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the extension support (11), the arc slot (5) is arranged in the top end of the support ring (6), the displacement support (8) is fixedly installed at the two sides of the extension support (11) close to the support ring (6), the clamping slot (10) is arranged in the displacement support (8) away from the support ring (6), and the positioning bolt (9) is threadedly connected in the inner center of the displacement support (8) away from the support ring (6).

2. The connector with bidirectional alignment function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support device (2) comprises a support edge frame (12), a base frame (13), a guide rail (14) and a movable slot (15), the support edge frame (12) is symmetrically fixedly installed at the top end of the base frame (13), the movable slot (15) is arranged at the outer center of the support edge frame (12), and the guide rail (14) is fixedly installed at the inner center of the support edge frame (12).

3. The connector with bidirectional alignment function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping slot (10) is slidably connected to the outer ring of the guide rail (14), and the connector (4) is slidably connected to the inner part of the extension support (11).

4. The connector with bidirectional alignment function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning bolt (9) and the clamping slot (10) are vertically aligned.

5. The connector with bidirectional alignment function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the extension support (11) is fixedly installed with a plastic gasket at the bottom end.

6. The connector with bidirectional alignment function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The opposite inner centers of the support edge frame (12) are provided with grooves.

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