Bent socket

By designing detachable signal terminals and an adapter structure, the problem of existing right-angle sockets being unable to replace signal terminals has been solved, thus achieving multi-purpose adaptability of the socket.

CN223911878UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13CHANGZHOU JETTY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520377240.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-05

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Technical Problem

The signal terminals of existing right-angle sockets are a single, integrated structure that cannot be disassembled, making them unsuitable for situations where it is necessary to replace the male or female signal terminals.

Method used

Design a right-angle socket with detachable signal terminals that are electrically connected to a PCB board via adapter cables and adapter terminals. The signal terminals are detachably connected to the housing to adapt to different installation environments.

Benefits of technology

The detachable signal terminals expand the applicability of the socket, allowing users to select either male or female terminals as needed to meet various installation requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and discloses a bent socket, which is used for adapting an electric connection plug and a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), and comprises a shell and a power terminal, one end of the shell far away from the plug is provided with a bent part of which the free end directly faces the PCB, and the other end of the shell far away from the power terminal. One end of the power terminal is installed in the shell, the other end of the power terminal penetrates out of the free end of the bending part to be electrically connected with the PCB, the bending type socket is characterized in that the bending type socket further comprises a signal assembly, the signal assembly comprises a signal terminal, a switching cable and a switching terminal, the switching terminal is arranged outside the shell and used for being electrically connected with the PCB, and the signal terminal is electrically connected with the switching cable. The signal terminal is electrically connected with the switching terminal through the switching cable, the signal terminal is configured to be installed in the shell from one end, far away from the plug, of the shell, and the signal terminal is detachably connected with the shell. The signal terminals in the bent socket are detachable, and the bent socket is wider in application range.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connector, more particularly to a bent socket. BACKGROUND

[0002] When the installation connection environment of the socket is a PCB, the power terminal and the signal terminal tail of the socket need to be welded on the PCB, in order to adapt to the installation environment, the tail of the socket shell is formed with a bending part at a predetermined angle with the plug-in direction of the mating plug, forming a bent socket, the signal terminal of the existing bent socket is an integral pin structure, both ends of the pin structure respectively constitute signal male terminals for mating with the PCB and the plug, and the pin structure is integrally injection molded with the shell of the socket and cannot be disassembled and replaced, which cannot be applied to occasions where signal male terminals need to be arranged in the plug and signal female terminals need to be arranged in the socket. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model provides a bent socket to solve the problem of the signal terminal in the prior art.

[0004] The utility model provides a bent socket for adapting to an electrical connection plug and a PCB, comprising a shell, a power terminal, one end of the shell away from the plug is provided with a bending part with a free end facing the PCB, one end of the power terminal is installed in the shell, the other end of the power terminal is arranged from the free end of the bending part to be electrically connected with the PCB, the bent socket further comprises a signal assembly, the signal assembly comprises a signal terminal, an adapter cable and an adapter terminal arranged outside the shell and used for electrically connecting the PCB, the signal terminal and the adapter terminal are electrically connected through the adapter cable, the signal terminal is configured to be loaded into the interior of the shell from one end of the shell away from the plug, and the signal terminal and the shell are detachably connected.

[0005] Optionally, the free end of the bending part is provided with a mounting part, and the adapter terminal is fixedly connected to the mounting part.

[0006] Optionally, the power terminal is provided with two, and the two power terminals are connected through a mounting part between the bending parts arranged on the outer sides of the two power terminals to form an integral structure, and the adapter cable and the adapter terminal are distributed between the two power terminals.

[0007] Optionally, the two power terminals are both in a sheet structure, and the other end of the two power terminals is both in a needle structure for mating with the PCB, and the other end of the two power terminals is offset away from each other to facilitate electrical connection with the PCB.

[0008] Optionally, the adapter terminal comprises an adapter pin, a fixing portion and a wiring portion connected in sequence; the mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, the fixing portion is adapted to be inserted into and fixedly connected with the mounting hole, the adapter pin is adapted to be inserted into and electrically connected with the PCB, and the wiring portion is electrically connected with the corresponding end of the adapter cable.

[0009] Optionally, at least the wiring portion is in a sheet structure, and the wiring portion is provided with a through hole, and the corresponding end of the adapter cable is welded to the corresponding surface of the wiring portion after passing through the through hole, so as to realize the electrical connection and fixed connection between the adapter cable and the wiring portion.

[0010] Optionally, the outer peripheral wall of the fixing portion is provided with a plurality of barbs, and after the fixing portion is inserted into the mounting hole, the plurality of barbs are embedded in the inner wall of the mounting hole to realize the fixed connection between the fixing portion and the mounting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the shell is provided with a fixing hole in the axial direction, and the signal terminal is inserted into the fixing hole from the end of the plug away from the shell, and a buckling structure matched with each other is arranged between the signal terminal and the inner wall of the fixing hole, so as to realize the detachable connection between the signal terminal and the fixing hole and the shell.

[0012] Optionally, the bending portion is integrally injection molded with the shell.

[0013] Optionally, the shell comprises a main body and an inner core body inserted and fixed in the main body, the signal terminal and the power terminal are both mounted in the inner core body, and the bending portion is integrally injection molded with the inner core body.

[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The signal terminal in the bending type socket is detachable, and is electrically connected with the PCB through the adapter cable and the adapter terminal, predetermined signal transmission function is met, the signal terminal can select the male terminal or the female terminal as needed, the application range is wider, in addition, when the installation environment changes and the signal terminal is not needed, the installation of the signal assembly is cancelled in the assembly stage of the bending type socket, and the application range of the bending type socket is further increased.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the utility model will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

[0018] First embodiment:

[0019] Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 Fig. 2 is a sectional structural schematic diagram of the bending socket passing through a signal terminal;

[0021] Figure 3 Fig. 3 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a partial view A; Figure 2

[0022] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a signal assembly and a power terminal (only one power terminal is shown); Figure 4

[0023] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of an adapter cable and an adapter terminal; Figure 5

[0024] Fig. 6 is a sectional structural schematic diagram of the bending socket passing through the adapter terminal; Figure 6

[0025] Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the bending socket without assembling the signal assembly; Figure 7

[0026] Fig. 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a partial view B. Figure 8 Figure 7 Fig. 9 shows the following:

[0027] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0028] 1, housing; 11, fixing hole; 12, stop table; 2, bending part; 21, mounting part; 22, mounting hole; 3, power terminal; 31, needle-shaped structure; 4, signal terminal; 41, elastic arm; 5, adapter cable; 6, adapter terminal; 61, wiring part; 62, fixing part; 63, adapter pin; 64, through hole; 65, barb.

[0029] Second embodiment:

[0030] Figure 9 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0031] Figure 10 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0032] Figure 11 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0033] Figure 12 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0034] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a bending socket of the present embodiment;

[0035] ​100, housing; 101, main body; 102, inner core body; 103, bending part; 104, power terminal; 105, adapter terminal; 106, adapter cable; 107, signal terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments are illustrative only and do not limit the scope of the present application unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0037] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the application or its application or uses.

[0038] Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail herein, but should be considered as part of the specification, where appropriate.

[0039] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary, and not as a limitation. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments can have different values.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1-8 The first embodiment of the present application provides a bending socket for adapting an electrical connection plug and a PCB, comprising a housing 1, a power terminal 3, the housing 1 being provided with a bending part 2 at an end away from the plug, the bending part 2 having a free end facing the PCB, the power terminal 3 being mounted in the housing 1 at one end and extending out of the free end of the bending part 2 at the other end for electrical connection with the PCB, the bending socket further comprising a signal assembly, the signal assembly comprising a signal terminal 4, an adapter cable 5, and an adapter terminal 6 provided outside the housing 1 and used for electrical connection with the PCB, the signal terminal 4 being electrically connected with the adapter terminal 6 through the adapter cable 5, the signal terminal 4 being configured to be loaded into the interior of the housing 1 from the end of the housing 1 away from the plug, and the signal terminal 4 being detachably connected with the housing 1.

[0041] The signal terminal 4 in the bending socket is detachable and electrically connected with the PCB through the adapter cable 5 and the adapter terminal 6, satisfying the predetermined signal transmission function, and the signal terminal 4 can be selected as a male terminal or a female terminal as needed, having a wider range of application, and in addition, when the installation environment changes and the signal terminal 4 is not needed, the installation of the signal assembly can be cancelled during the assembly of the bending socket, further increasing the range of application of the bending socket.

[0042] Further, in order to facilitate the fixation of the adapter terminal 6, the adapter terminal 6 and the housing 1 can form an integral structure, as shown in Figure 1 and Figures 6-8As shown, in the embodiment, the free end of the bending part 2 is provided with a mounting part 21, and the adapter terminal 6 is fixedly connected to the mounting part 21.

[0043] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figures 6-8 , in the embodiment, two power terminals 3 are provided, and considering the structural stability of the mounting part 21, the power terminal 3 and the bending part 2, and the reasonable layout, the two power terminals 3 are connected by the mounting part 21 between the bending parts 2 arranged outside to form an integrated structure, and the adapter cable 5 and the adapter terminal 6 are distributed between the two power terminals 3.

[0044] Further, as shown in Figure 4 , 6 , in the embodiment, considering the plug-in requirements and design requirements, the two power terminals 3 are both in a sheet structure, and the other end of the two power terminals 3 is in a needle structure 31 for adapting and plugging with the PCB board, and the other end of the two power terminals 3 is also offset opposite to each other to facilitate electrical connection with the PCB board. Of course, in other embodiments, the power terminal can also be in a columnar structure, according to the actual plug-in requirements.

[0045] Further, as shown in Figures 4-6 , in the embodiment, based on the needs of adaptation and fixation, the adapter terminal 6 includes an adapter pin 63, a fixing part 62 and a wiring part 61 connected in sequence; the mounting part 21 is provided with a mounting hole 22, the fixing part 62 is adapted and inserted into the mounting hole 22 and fixedly connected with the mounting hole 22, the adapter pin 63 is adapted and plugged with the PCB board and electrically connected, and the wiring part 61 is electrically connected with the corresponding end of the adapter cable 5.

[0046] Further, considering the purpose of facilitating assembly, simplifying structure and simple processing, at least the wiring part 61 is in a sheet structure among the fixing part 62 and the wiring part 61, as shown in Figures 4-6 , in the embodiment, the fixing part 62 and the wiring part 61 of the adapter terminal 6 are both in a sheet structure, the adapter terminal 6 is formed by overall stamping of a metal plate, the wiring part 61 is provided with a through hole 64, and the corresponding end of the adapter cable 5 is welded with the corresponding surface of the wiring part 61 after passing through the through hole 64, to realize the electrical connection and fixed connection of the adapter cable 5 and the wiring part 61.

[0047] Further, as shown in Figures 4-8 , in the embodiment, considering the fixed adaptation with the mounting hole 22, the outer peripheral wall of the fixing part 62 is provided with a plurality of barbs 65, and after the fixing part 62 is inserted into the mounting hole 22, the plurality of barbs 65 are embedded in the inner wall of the mounting hole 22 to realize the fixed connection of the fixing part 62 and the mounting hole 22.

[0048] Further, as shown in Figures 1-4As shown, in the embodiment, in consideration of facilitating the disassembly of the signal terminal 4, the housing 1 is provided with a fixing hole 11 in the axial direction, i.e., the direction of plugging the mating connector, the signal terminal 4 is inserted into the fixing hole 11 from the end of the fixing hole 11 away from the plug, and a clamping structure matched with each other is arranged between the signal terminal 4 and the inner wall of the fixing hole 11, so as to realize the detachable connection of the signal terminal 4 with the fixing hole 11 and the housing 1, and the clamping structure specifically comprises a spring arm 41 arranged on the signal terminal 4 and a stop table 12 on the inner wall of the fixing hole 11.

[0049] Further, in the embodiment, the bending part 2 is integrally injection molded with the housing 1, the signal terminal 4 in the signal assembly is installed into the housing 1 after being assembled with the adapter cable 5, the adapter terminal 6 is installed into the mounting hole 22, and then the adapter cable 5 is connected, so as to complete the assembly of the bending socket.

[0050] As another forming scheme of the bending part and the housing, as shown in Figures 9-12 As shown, the second embodiment of the utility model provides a bending socket, and the difference between the embodiment and the previous embodiment is that the housing 100 comprises a main body 101 and an inner core body 102 sleeved and fixed in the main body 101, one end of the signal terminal 107 and the power terminal 104 is installed in the inner core body 102, the bending part 103 is integrally injection molded with the inner core body 102, the other end of the power terminal 104 is sleeved out of the free end of the bending part 103, and additionally, the free end of the bending part 103 is also integrally formed with a mounting part, the mounting hole for mounting the adapter terminal 105 is also arranged on the mounting part, and after the signal terminal 107 is installed in the inner core body 102 and the adapter cable 106 and the adapter terminal 105 are assembled, the inner core body 102 is installed in the main body 101.

[0051] The adapter terminal 105 adopts the terminal structure in the prior art, the corresponding mounting hole structure is matched with the structure of the adapter terminal 105 to realize the fixed cooperation and ensure the predetermined function of the adapter terminal 105, and the structure and fixed cooperation of the adapter terminal 105 and the mounting hole both belong to the prior art, so the specific details are not described again.

[0052] Although some specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A right-angle socket for adapting an electrical connector plug and a PCB board, comprising a housing and power terminals, wherein the housing has a bent portion with its free end facing the PCB board at one end away from the plug, and one end of the power terminal is installed inside the housing and the other end extends from the free end of the bent portion for electrical connection with the PCB board, characterized in that, The curved socket further comprises a signal assembly, the signal assembly comprising a signal terminal, an adapter cable and an adapter terminal arranged outside the shell and used for electrically connecting the PCB board, the signal terminal and the adapter terminal being electrically connected through the adapter cable, the signal terminal being configured to be loaded into the interior of the shell from the end of the shell away from the plug, and the signal terminal and the shell being detachably connected.

2. A socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein The free end of the curved portion is provided with a mounting portion, and the adapter terminal is fixedly connected to the mounting portion.

3. A socket as claimed in claim 2, wherein the socket is formed from a single piece of material. The power terminal is provided with two, and the two power terminals are connected through the mounting portion between the curved portions arranged outside the two power terminals to form an integrated structure, and the adapter cable and the adapter terminal are distributed between the two power terminals.

4. A socket as claimed in claim 3, wherein the socket is formed from a single piece of material. The two power terminals are both in a sheet structure, and the other ends of the two power terminals are both in a needle structure for adaptively plugging with the PCB board, and the other ends of the two power terminals are also offset away from each other to facilitate electrical connection with the PCB board.

5. A socket as claimed in claim 2, wherein the socket is formed from a single piece of material. 5 The adapter terminal comprises an adapter plug, a fixing portion and a wiring portion connected in sequence; the mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, the fixing portion is adaptively inserted into the mounting hole and fixedly connected to the mounting hole, the adapter plug is adaptively plugged with the PCB board and electrically connected, and the wiring portion is electrically connected with the corresponding end of the adapter cable.

6. A socket as claimed in claim 5, wherein the socket is formed from a single piece of material. At least the wiring portion of the fixing portion and the wiring portion is in a sheet structure, and the wiring portion is provided with a through hole, and the corresponding end of the adapter cable is welded to the corresponding surface of the wiring portion after passing through the through hole to realize electrical connection and fixed connection between the adapter cable and the wiring portion.

7. A socket according to claim 5, wherein the socket is a curved socket. The outer peripheral wall of the fixing portion is provided with a plurality of barbs, and after the fixing portion is inserted into the mounting hole, the plurality of barbs are embedded into the inner wall of the mounting hole to realize fixed connection between the fixing portion and the mounting hole.

8. A socket according to claim 1, wherein: The shell is provided with a fixing hole in the axial direction, the signal terminal is inserted into the fixing hole from the end of the fixing hole away from the plug, and a buckling structure matched with each other is arranged between the signal terminal and the inner wall of the fixing hole to realize detachable connection between the signal terminal and the fixing hole and the shell.

9. A socket according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The curved portion is integrally injection molded with the shell.

10. A socket according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The shell comprises a main body and an inner core body inserted and fixed in the main body, the signal terminal and the power terminal are both mounted in the inner core body, and the curved portion is integrally injection molded with the inner core body.