Assembling structure for connector
By designing the assembly structure and utilizing semi-locking screw hole docking and multi-point locking, the problems of production complexity and warping deformation in high-PIN-count connectors are solved, achieving efficient and stable connector assembly and electrical performance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423184367.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing connectors, when achieving high pin count connections, involve complex manufacturing processes and the metal housing is prone to warping and deformation, affecting assembly accuracy and product yield.
The assembly structure is adopted, and the semi-screw holes of adjacent metal shells are connected to form a complete screw hole. The screws are used to fix the connecting components. Combined with the cooperation of the limiting surface, the card block and the card slot, and the positioning block and the positioning slot, modular assembly and multi-point locking are achieved.
It enables flexible expansion of the connector terminal pin count, improves connection efficiency and stability, and ensures fast and accurate installation as well as the stability and electrical performance of high-pin-count connectors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic connector technology, and in particular to an assembly structure for connectors. Background Technology
[0002] Connectors, as crucial electrical connection components in electronic devices, are widely used in various circuit systems to transmit electrical signals or power. As electronic devices evolve towards higher integration, miniaturization, and functional diversification, connector design needs to meet higher requirements for terminal density and connection stability. Especially in connections between circuit boards, connectors with higher pin counts are often required to enable multi-channel electrical signal transmission.
[0003] In the prior art, in order to achieve high pin count connections, the metal shell of the connector is usually extended as a single piece. The extended metal shell requires the use of large stamping equipment and molds for processing, which makes the production process complex. In addition, the metal shell is prone to warping and deformation, which affects the assembly accuracy and product qualification rate. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an assembly structure for connectors to solve the problem that it is difficult to achieve high pin count connections in existing connectors.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the following technical solution is adopted in this application:
[0006] This application provides an assembly structure for connectors, which includes a connecting component and several insulating bodies, wherein:
[0007] The connecting assembly is fixedly connected to the upper end of the insulating body. The connecting assembly includes a first metal shell, a third metal shell, and at least one second metal shell. Each metal shell is fixedly connected to an insulating body to form a single connector. The second metal shell is located between the first metal shell and the third metal shell along a first direction. The first end of the first metal shell and the second end of the second metal shell are each provided with at least one screw hole. The second end of the first metal shell and the first end of the second metal shell are each provided with at least one half screw hole. The opening of the half screw hole faces the second metal shell.
[0008] At least one semi-locking screw hole is opened at each end of the second metal housing along the first direction. The opening of the semi-locking screw hole of the second metal housing faces outward along the first direction. Adjacent semi-locking screw holes along the first direction are joined together to form a complete locking screw hole. The screw passes through the locking screw hole and is tightened on the outer platform to fix the connecting assembly on the outer platform.
[0009] Optionally, the first metal housing and the third metal housing are provided with two screw holes and two semi-screw holes in parallel along the second direction at both ends, and the third metal housing is provided with two semi-screw holes in parallel along the second direction at both ends.
[0010] Optionally, a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface are provided in the screw hole. The first limiting surface is configured to limit the screw in the vertical direction, and the second limiting surface is configured to limit the screw in the circumferential direction.
[0011] Optionally, the connecting component has inwardly protruding and upwardly extending locking blocks on both sides near the bottom, and the upper end of the insulating body has locking slots on both sides that are adapted to the locking blocks.
[0012] Optionally, a positioning block is provided on the bottom surface of the insulating body, and a positioning groove is provided on the outer platform, with the positioning block and the positioning groove being compatible.
[0013] Optionally, the connecting component is located above the insulating body and has a number of positioning holes along the first direction. The insulating body is provided with a contacting plate, and the upper end of the contacting plate is provided with a number of protrusions along the first direction. The number of protrusions are adapted to the number of positioning holes.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the assembly structure for connectors proposed in this application has the following advantages:
[0015] 1) By interlocking the semi-locking screw holes of adjacent metal shells to form new locking screw holes, screws are tightened into the locking screw holes to fix the connecting components in place. This not only realizes modular assembly of connectors and flexibly expands the number of terminal pins of the connector, but also has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and improves the connection efficiency of the connector.
[0016] 2) By setting multiple screw holes and half screw holes, a multi-point locking structure is provided, which enhances the stability of the connecting components.
[0017] 3) The combination of bumps and positioning holes ensures quick and accurate installation of the metal shell on the insulating body, while improving the grounding effect and meeting the stability and electrical performance requirements of high PIN number connectors. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate and understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the background technology and embodiment descriptions of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this application and these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly structure for connectors provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the assembly structure for connectors provided in the embodiments of this application from another perspective;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first metal shell of the connector assembly structure provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description of the application will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the application are shown in the drawings. However, the application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application. It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, an assembly structure for a connector is provided, which includes a connecting assembly 10 and a plurality of insulating bodies 20, wherein:
[0025] The connecting assembly 10 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the insulating body 20. The connecting assembly 10 includes a first metal shell 11, a third metal shell 13, and at least one second metal shell 12. Each metal shell is fixedly connected to an insulating body 20 to form a single connector. The second metal shell 12 is located along a first direction ( Figure 1(in the X direction) located between the first metal shell 11 and the third metal shell 13, the first end of the first metal shell 11 and the second end of the second metal shell 12 are each provided with at least one screw hole 14, the second end of the first metal shell 11 and the first end of the second metal shell 12 are each provided with at least one half screw hole 15, the half screw hole 15 opening towards the second metal shell 12.
[0026] The second metal housing 12 has at least one semi-locking screw hole 15 at each end along the first direction. The opening of the semi-locking screw hole 15 of the second metal housing 12 faces outward along the first direction. Adjacent semi-locking screw holes 15 along the first direction are joined together to form a complete locking screw hole 14. The screw 30 passes through the locking screw hole 14 and is tightened on the outer platform to fix the connecting assembly 10 on the outer platform.
[0027] By interlocking the semi-locking screw holes 15 of adjacent metal housings to form a new locking screw hole 14, and tightening the screw 30 into the locking screw hole 14 to fix the connecting assembly 10, not only is a modular assembly connector realized, which flexibly expands the number of terminal pins of the connector, but also has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and improves the connection efficiency of the connector.
[0028] In one embodiment, the two ends of the first metal casing 11 and the two ends of the third metal casing 13 are along the second direction ( Figure 1 Two screw holes 14 and two half screw holes 15 are arranged side by side in the middle Y direction. Two half screw holes 15 are arranged side by side at both ends of the third metal housing 13 along the second direction.
[0029] By providing multiple screw holes 14 and half screw holes 15, a multi-point locking structure is provided, which enhances the stability of the connecting components.
[0030] In one embodiment, a first limiting surface 140 and a second limiting surface 141 are provided in the screw hole 14. The first limiting surface 140 is configured to limit the screw 30 in the vertical direction, and the second limiting surface 141 is configured to limit the screw 30 in the circumferential direction.
[0031] The cooperation of the first limiting surface 140 and the second limiting surface 141 makes the screw 30 interfere with the metal shell in the vertical direction, which facilitates the fixing of the connecting component 10. On the other hand, it improves the installation accuracy of the screw and prevents the screw from shifting.
[0032] In one embodiment, the connecting component 10 has inwardly protruding and upwardly extending locking blocks 16 on both sides near the bottom, and the upper end of the insulating body 20 has locking slots on both sides that are adapted to the locking blocks 16.
[0033] The cooperation between the card block 16 and the card slot enables rapid assembly and stable connection between the connecting component and the insulating body 20, thereby improving the assembly efficiency and structural strength of the connector.
[0034] In one embodiment, a positioning block 21 is provided on the bottom surface of the insulating body 20, and a positioning groove is provided on the outer platform, wherein the positioning block 21 is adapted to the positioning groove.
[0035] The cooperation between the positioning block 21 and the positioning groove ensures that the connector is accurately placed in the preset position, while improving the docking accuracy of the semi-locking screw holes 15 between adjacent metal shells, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the assembly.
[0036] In one embodiment, the connecting component 10 is located above the insulating body 20 and has a plurality of positioning holes 17 along a first direction. The insulating body 20 is provided with a contacting plate, and the upper end of the contacting plate is provided with a plurality of protrusions 22 along the first direction. The plurality of protrusions 22 are adapted to the plurality of positioning holes 17.
[0037] Specifically, the connecting piece connects the metal housing and the conductive terminals inside the connector.
[0038] The cooperation between the bump 22 and the positioning hole 17 ensures quick and accurate installation of the metal shell on the insulating body 20, while improving the grounding effect and meeting the stability and electrical performance requirements of high pin count connectors.
[0039] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this application. This application is not limited to the above examples. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this application as claimed. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An assembly structure for connectors, characterized in that, The assembly structure for the connector includes a connecting component and several insulating bodies, wherein: The connecting assembly is fixedly connected to the upper end of the insulating body. The connecting assembly includes a first metal shell, a third metal shell, and at least one second metal shell. Each metal shell is fixedly connected to an insulating body to form a single connector. The second metal shell is located between the first metal shell and the third metal shell along a first direction. The first end of the first metal shell and the second end of the second metal shell each have at least one screw hole. The second end of the first metal shell and the first end of the second metal shell each have at least one half screw hole. The opening of the half screw hole faces the second metal shell. The second metal housing has at least one half-locking screw hole at each end along the first direction. The opening of the half-locking screw hole of the second metal housing faces outward along the first direction. Adjacent half-locking screw holes along the first direction are joined together to form a complete locking screw hole. The screw passes through the locking screw hole and is tightened on the external platform to fix the connecting assembly on the external platform.
2. The assembly structure for connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first metal casing and the third metal casing are provided with two screw holes and two semi-screw holes side by side along the second direction at both ends, and the third metal casing is provided with two semi-screw holes side by side along the second direction at both ends.
3. The assembly structure for connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The screw hole is provided with a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface. The first limiting surface is configured to limit the screw in the vertical direction, and the second limiting surface is configured to limit the screw in the circumferential direction.
4. The assembly structure for connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component has inwardly protruding and upwardly extending locking blocks on both sides near the bottom, and the upper end of the insulating body has locking slots on both sides that are adapted to the locking blocks.
5. The assembly structure for connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the insulating body is provided with a positioning block, and the external platform is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning block being adapted to the positioning groove.
6. The assembly structure for connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component is located above the insulating body and has a plurality of positioning holes along the first direction. The insulating body is provided with a contacting plate, and the upper end of the contacting plate is provided with a plurality of protrusions along the first direction. The plurality of protrusions are adapted to the plurality of positioning holes.