Power supply connector
By introducing guide ramps and limiting groove structures into the power connector, the problem of unstable mating of sheet terminals was solved, achieving precise mating and stable connection, improving production yield and reducing mold costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520321542.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-26
AI Technical Summary
The surface-mount terminals of existing power connectors are prone to crossing the pins during insertion, which can cause the terminals to deform or loosen, affecting connection stability and production yield.
A power connector was designed, in which guide plate-shaped terminals with guide bevels are inserted between the contact parts and limited by limiting grooves to ensure terminal position accuracy. Precise insertion is achieved by using limiting springs and guide bevel structures.
It improves the insertion accuracy of the sheet terminals, prevents pin crossing, increases production yield, reduces mold costs, and enhances connection stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a power connector. Background Technology
[0002] With the steady growth of the global economy and the continuous increase in residents' income, consumption power has significantly increased, providing a solid economic foundation for the game controller market. During periods of economic prosperity, consumers are more willing to invest in entertainment and purchase peripheral products such as game controllers. A good power supply module and a stable power supply system greatly enhance the gaming experience. Power connectors are electronic components used to connect power sources to electronic devices or circuits. To facilitate connector connection, the male and female ends of the connector are respectively U-shaped and plate-shaped. The plate-shaped end is inserted into the U-shaped end. When the U-shaped terminal is placed in the terminal slot, the chamfer of the terminal is exposed. The plate-shaped terminal is relatively large and is prone to crossing the pin during insertion, which can easily lead to terminal deformation or loosening. Therefore, this utility model proposes a power connector. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a power connector in which the top end of the contact portion extends into the limiting groove, and the guide slope can guide the connected sheet terminal to accurately insert the sheet terminal between the two contact portions, preventing cross-pin insertion; the top end of the contact portion is limited by the limiting groove, which can ensure the terminal position accuracy and improve the production yield.
[0004] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: A power connector includes a housing, a plurality of terminal slots distributed on the housing, and terminals connected to the terminal slots. The slot opening extends from the front of the housing to the upper end face of the housing. The lower end face of the housing is provided with a clearance opening communicating with the terminal slots. The lower end face of the housing is provided with two fixing slots communicating with the terminal slots. The terminal includes a U-shaped fixing part. A welding part is provided on one side of the horizontal part of the fixing part. A contact part perpendicular to it is connected to one side of the two vertical parts of the fixing part. A contact protrusion is provided on a pair of opposite surfaces of the two contact parts. A downward-opening limiting groove is provided on both side walls of the terminal slot. A limiting spring piece extending into the limiting groove is provided at the top end of the contact part.
[0005] Preferably, the inner wall of the terminal groove is recessed near the contact protrusion.
[0006] Preferably, the front and upper surfaces of the housing are provided with guide slopes at the opening of the terminal slot.
[0007] Preferably, the ends of both vertical portions of the fixing part are tapered.
[0008] Preferably, the top of the limiting spring is provided with an outwardly bent S-shaped bend.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the top end of the contact portion extends into the limiting groove, and the guide slope can guide the connected sheet terminal, so that the sheet terminal is accurately inserted between the two contact portions to prevent cross-pin; the top end of the contact portion is limited by the limiting groove, which can ensure the terminal position accuracy and improve the production yield. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the power connector structure for an example.
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal slot structure.
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure.
[0013] The numbers in the image represent:
[0014] 1. Housing; 2. Terminal slot; 3. Terminal; 4. Clearance opening; 5. Fixing slot; 6. Fixing part; 7. Welding part; 8. Contact part; 9. Contact protrusion; 10. Limiting slot; 11. Limiting spring; 12. Concave; 13. Guide slope. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0016] Example:
[0017] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a power connector of this utility model includes a housing 1, a plurality of terminal slots 2 distributed on the housing 1, and terminals 3 connected to the terminal slots 2. The slot opening of the terminal slot 2 extends from the front of the housing 1 to the upper end face of the housing 1. The lower end face of the housing 1 is provided with a clearance opening 4 communicating with the terminal slot 2. The lower end face of the housing 1 is provided with two fixing slots 5 communicating with the terminal slot 2. The terminal 3 includes a U-shaped fixing part 6. A welding part 7 is provided on one side of the horizontal part of the fixing part 6. A contact part 8 perpendicular to it is connected to one side of the two vertical parts of the fixing part 6. A contact protrusion 9 is provided on a pair of opposite surfaces of the two contact parts 8. A downward-opening limiting groove 10 is provided on both side walls of the terminal slot 2. A limiting spring piece 11 extending into the limiting groove 10 is provided at the top end of the contact part 8.
[0018] The inner wall of the terminal groove 2 is provided with a recess 12 near the contact protrusion 9, thereby providing a certain elastic movement space for the contact part 8.
[0019] The front and upper surfaces of the housing 1 are provided with guide slopes 13 at the openings of the terminal slots 2, which facilitates the smooth docking of the connectors.
[0020] The ends of the two vertical parts of the fixing part 6 are both tapered, which facilitates the easy insertion of the fixing part 6 into the fixing groove 5.
[0021] The top of the limiting spring 11 is provided with an outwardly bent S-shaped bend.
[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the top end of the contact portion 8 extends into the limiting groove 10, and the guide slope 13 can guide the connected sheet terminal 3, so that the sheet terminal 3 is accurately inserted between the two contact portions 8, preventing cross-pin insertion; the top end of the contact portion 8 is limited by the limiting groove 10, which can ensure the position accuracy of the terminal 3 and improve the production yield; the contact portion 8 eliminates the U-shaped bend, and the two sides are connected separately, reducing the difficulty of stamping and forming and saving mold costs; it ensures the consistency of the positions of the two protrusions; the concave 12 provides a certain elastic movement space for the contact portion 8, thereby improving the insertion and extraction force of the male and female pairs and the connection stability.
[0023] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A power connector, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, multiple terminal slots distributed on the housing, and terminals connected to the terminal slots. The opening of the terminal slots extends from the front of the housing to the upper surface of the housing. The lower surface of the housing has a clearance opening that communicates with the terminal slots. The lower surface of the housing has two fixing slots that communicate with the terminal slots. Each terminal includes a U-shaped fixing part. One side of the horizontal portion of the fixing part has a welding part. One side of the two vertical portions of the fixing part is connected to a contact part perpendicular to it. Each pair of opposite surfaces of the two contact parts has a contact protrusion. Both side walls of the terminal slots have downward-opening limiting grooves. The top end of the contact part has a limiting spring that extends into the limiting groove.
2. A power connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the terminal slot is recessed near the contact protrusion.
3. A power connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and upper surfaces of the housing are provided with guide slopes at the openings of the terminal slots.
4. A power connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the two vertical parts of the fixing part are both tapered.
5. A power connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the limiting spring is provided with an outwardly bent S-shaped bend.