Hardware supporting structure

By designing a hardware support structure and utilizing the positioning holes, connection holes, placement slots, and stops in the plug-in support plate and support frame, the short circuit problem caused by the tilted contact of the hardware was solved, achieving low-cost fixing and short-circuit prevention.

CN223898678UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10CWB AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520495274.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, longer hardware components are not effectively fixed, and are prone to tilting and contacting adjacent hardware components, resulting in short circuits.

Method used

Design a hardware support structure, including a plug-in support plate and a support frame. The hardware is prevented from contacting each other by the cooperation of positioning holes and connecting holes, using placement slots, blocks and partition slots on the support frame, and quick fixing is achieved by guide slopes and plug-in slots.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents hardware parts from contacting each other at a distance, avoids short circuits, reduces production costs, and is suitable for fixing various lengths and quantities of hardware parts.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a hardware supporting structure which comprises a plug-in supporting plate connected with an external plug-in interface and at least one supporting frame parallel to the plug-in supporting plate, and the plug-in supporting plate is provided with a plug-in opening and a plurality of connecting holes allowing hardware to be inserted. The supporting frame is internally provided with a plurality of positioning holes allowing hardware to penetrate through, the connecting holes and the positioning holes are arranged in parallel and right face each other, and the hardware can sequentially penetrate through the positioning holes and the connecting holes to extend into the opposite inserting openings. The supporting structure can overcome the defect that in the prior art, under the condition that long hardware is not well positioned, the long hardware is prone to inclining and makes contact with the adjacent hardware easily, and consequently short circuit is caused.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive connector accessories technology, specifically to a hardware support structure. Background Technology

[0002] The hardware components on automotive connectors serve as physical channels for current and signals. These components transmit electrical energy from a power source (such as a battery) to actuators (such as motors, sensors, and headlights), while simultaneously transmitting control signals (such as ECU commands and sensor data). The hardware components are externally connected using support components, with both ends connecting to the PCB board and the connector respectively. However, in real-world scenarios, the relative positions of the PCB board and the connector are often far apart. Therefore, to connect the PCB board and the connector, longer hardware components are required. However, if these longer hardware components are not properly secured, they can easily tilt and come into contact with adjacent hardware components, leading to a short circuit. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art where long hardware parts are prone to tilting and contacting adjacent hardware parts when they are not properly positioned, thus causing short circuits. This invention provides a support structure that can be applied to long hardware parts.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a hardware support structure, including a plug-in support plate connected to an external plug-in interface, and at least one support frame parallel to the plug-in support plate. The plug-in support plate is provided with a plug-in opening and a plurality of connecting holes for inserting hardware. The support frame is provided with a plurality of positioning holes for hardware to pass through. The connecting holes and positioning holes are arranged parallel and opposite to each other. The hardware can pass through the positioning holes and connecting holes in sequence and extend into the plug-in opening.

[0005] Furthermore: the support frame is provided with at least two rows of placement slots, the positioning holes are evenly opened in the placement slots, the adjacent placement slots are provided with a stop to prevent them from contacting each other, and the two adjacent positioning holes are provided with a partition slot.

[0006] Furthermore: the connecting hole penetrates the interlocking support plate, and a guide slope is provided at the opening of the connecting hole to guide the insertion of the hardware.

[0007] Furthermore, the side of the interlocking support plate facing away from the guide slope is provided with an interlocking groove, and the hardware can be inserted into the connection hole and extend into the interlocking groove.

[0008] Furthermore: the two sides of the interlocking support plate have extensions for finger gripping, and the extensions are provided with positioning grooves for inserting external fastening screws.

[0009] Furthermore: the support frame includes a first bracket and a second bracket.

[0010] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0011] 1. This utility model provides a hardware support structure, in which one to three support frames are selected and fitted according to the length of the hardware. During manufacturing, one end of several hardware components can be fixed to a mating support plate, and then the other end can be fitted into a support frame. The support frame has multiple positioning holes, and one hardware component can pass through each positioning hole. The number of positioning holes and connecting holes is the same, and there is a certain distance between the positioning holes. When the hardware component is fixed in the positioning hole, a certain distance can be maintained between adjacent hardware components to avoid contact between them. When the length of the hardware component is long, two support frames can be fitted at different positions of the hardware component. This can effectively prevent two adjacent hardware components from contacting each other and causing a short circuit when the hardware component is far away from the support frame. This fixing method can fix the hardware component at a low cost, thereby controlling the production cost.

[0012] 2. The present invention provides a hardware support structure, wherein the support frame is provided with three rows of placement slots, and each row of placement slots can be provided with thirty-two positioning holes, so that one support frame can be provided with ninety-six positioning holes. This number of positioning holes can be used for most automotive connectors. In actual use, the operator can adjust the position of the positioning hole into which the hardware is inserted according to the number of hardware parts. In order to further prevent the hardware parts from contacting each other between two adjacent positioning holes, a stop is provided between adjacent anti-slots (that is, in the longitudinal position), and a partition slot is provided in the adjacent transverse position. This can effectively prevent the hardware parts in two adjacent positioning holes from contacting each other. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure supporting the structure;

[0015] Figure 2 This is another overall structural diagram of the supporting structure;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the supporting structure;

[0017] Figure 4This is another overall structural diagram of the supporting structure;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support frame;

[0019] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the support frame.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Interlocking support plate; 11. Interlocking opening; 12. Connecting hole; 13. Guide slope; 2. Support frame; 21. Positioning hole; 3. Placement slot; 4. Stop block; 5. Dividing slot; 6. Interlocking slot; 7. Extension; 71. Positioning slot; 8. First bracket; 9. Second bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0026] Example

[0027] This embodiment provides a hardware support structure, including a plug-in support plate 1 connected to an external plug-in interface, and at least one support frame 2 parallel to the plug-in support plate 1. The plug-in support plate 1 is provided with a plug-in opening 11 and a plurality of connecting holes 12 for inserting hardware. The support frame 2 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 21 for hardware to pass through. The connecting holes 12 and the positioning holes 21 are arranged parallel and facing each other. The hardware can pass through the positioning holes 21 and the connecting holes 12 in sequence and extend into the plug-in opening 11.

[0028] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, during installation, one end of the hardware typically connects to the mating interface, and the other end connects to the PCB board. In actual installation, the length of the hardware must be adapted to the distance between the mating interface and the PCB board. When the distance is large, a longer hardware is required for connection. However, if a longer hardware is not secured, adjacent hardware may tilt, causing them to contact and resulting in a short circuit. To solve this problem, one to three support brackets 2 are selected based on the length of the hardware. During manufacturing, several hardware components can be fixed at one end to the mating support plate 1, and then the other end can be fitted into the support bracket. 2. The support frame 2 has multiple positioning holes 21. One hardware component can pass through one positioning hole 21. The number of positioning holes 21 is the same as that of the connecting holes 12, and there is a certain distance between the positioning holes 21. When the hardware component is fixed in the positioning hole 21, it can keep a certain distance between adjacent hardware components and avoid contact between them. When the length of the hardware component is long, two support frames 2 can be installed at different positions of the hardware component. This can effectively prevent two adjacent hardware components from contacting each other and causing a short circuit when the hardware component is far away from the support frame 2. This fixing method can fix the hardware component at a lower cost, thereby controlling the production cost.

[0029] Based on the above embodiments: the support frame 2 is provided with at least two rows of placement slots 3, the positioning holes 21 are evenly opened in the placement slots 3, the adjacent placement slots 3 are provided with a stop block 4 to prevent them from contacting each other, and the two adjacent positioning holes 21 are provided with a separating slot 5.

[0030] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figures 4-6As shown, the support frame 2 is provided with three rows of placement slots 3, and each row of placement slots 3 can be provided with thirty-two positioning holes 21, so one support frame 2 can be provided with ninety-six positioning holes 21. This number of positioning holes 21 can be used for most automotive connectors. In actual use, the operator can adjust the position of the positioning holes 21 into which the hardware is inserted according to the number of hardware parts. In order to further prevent the hardware parts between two adjacent positioning holes 21 from contacting each other, a stop block 4 is provided between adjacent anti-slots (that is, in the longitudinal position), and a partition slot 5 is provided in the adjacent transverse position. This can effectively prevent the hardware parts in two adjacent positioning holes 21 from contacting each other.

[0031] Based on the above embodiments: the connecting hole 12 penetrates the interlocking support plate 1, and a guide slope 13 for guiding the insertion of hardware is provided at the opening of the connecting hole 12.

[0032] Based on the above embodiments: the plug support plate 1 is provided with a plug groove 6 on the side facing away from the guide slope 13, and the hardware can be inserted into the connection hole 12 and extend into the plug groove 6.

[0033] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the connecting hole 12 penetrates the interlocking support plate 1, so when the hardware is inserted into the interlocking support plate 1, it can extend into the insertion groove 6. The side wall of the hardware is provided with barbs, which can be interference-fitted with the side wall of the connecting hole 12, thereby firmly fixing the hardware in the connecting hole 12. In order to facilitate the hardware to be quickly inserted into the connecting hole 12, a flared mouth is provided at the position of the hardware insertion in the connecting hole 12 so that the hardware can be quickly inserted.

[0034] Based on the above embodiments: the extensions 7 on both sides of the interlocking support plate 1 for finger gripping are provided with positioning grooves 71 for inserting external fastening nails.

[0035] The specific improvements mentioned above are as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the interlocking support plate 1 can be plugged into an external interlocking interface. To facilitate the plugging, extensions 7 are provided on both sides of the interlocking support plate 1 for the operator to grip with their fingers. After the interlocking support plate 1 and the interlocking interface are plugged in, the fastening pin is passed through the positioning groove 71 to fix the interlocking support plate 1 and the interlocking interface.

[0036] Based on the above embodiments: the support frame 2 includes a first bracket 8 and a second bracket 9.

[0037] The specific improvement is as follows: the support frame includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket are sleeved on the outside of the hardware, which can effectively prevent adjacent hardware from contacting each other, thereby preventing short circuits.

[0038] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A hardware support structure, characterized in that: The device includes a plug-in support plate (1) connected to an external plug-in interface, and at least one support frame (2) parallel to the plug-in support plate (1). The plug-in support plate (1) is provided with a plug-in opening (11) and a plurality of connecting holes (12) for inserting hardware. The support frame (2) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (21) for hardware to pass through. The connecting holes (12) and the positioning holes (21) are arranged parallel to each other. The hardware can pass through the positioning holes (21) and the connecting holes (12) in sequence and extend into the plug-in opening (11).

2. The hardware support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (2) is provided with at least two rows of placement slots (3), the positioning holes (21) are evenly opened in the placement slots (3), and a stop block (4) is provided between adjacent placement slots (3) to prevent them from contacting each other. A partition slot (5) is provided between two adjacent positioning holes (21).

3. A hardware support structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting hole (12) penetrates the interlocking support plate (1), and a guide slope (13) for guiding the insertion of hardware is provided at the opening of the connecting hole (12).

4. The hardware support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interlocking support plate (1) has an interlocking groove (6) on the side facing away from the guide slope (13), and the hardware can be inserted into the connection hole (12) and extend into the interlocking groove (6).

5. A hardware support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two sides of the interlocking support plate (1) have extensions (7) for finger gripping, and the extensions (7) are provided with positioning grooves (71) for inserting external fastening pins.

6. The hardware support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (2) includes a first bracket (8) and a second bracket (9).