Automobile antenna female terminal

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of female connection terminals, and particularly relates to an automobile antenna female connection terminal which comprises a female connection end and a wiring end. One end of the female connecting end is connected with the wiring end, the wiring end is used for connecting a wire, and the female connecting end is used for connecting the corresponding male connecting end. The female connection end comprises a bottom plate, one end of the bottom plate is connected with the wiring end, two arc elastic pieces which are oppositely arranged are arranged at the two ends of the bottom plate, the two arc elastic pieces and the bottom plate form an installation groove used for being connected with the male connection end, and the installation groove comprises a socket located in the longitudinal direction of the female connection end. When the male end is inserted into the installation groove, the arc elastic pieces can generate elastic deformation, the arc elastic pieces tightly abut against the male end to complete connection, one ends of the arc elastic pieces are connected with the bottom plate, the other ends of the arc elastic pieces extend towards the inner side of the bottom plate, and a gap communicated with the installation groove is further formed between the extending ends of the two arc elastic pieces. Compared with direct threaded connection, the automobile antenna female connection terminal provided by the utility model is simpler in connection process, higher in connection reliability and smaller in connection size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of female connector technology, and in particular relates to a female connector for an automotive antenna. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive antenna connectors are typically used to connect antenna cables to car audio systems or other electronic devices. Specifically, they consist of the following parts: 1. Connector: This connects to the antenna cable, usually a nut type; 2. Terminal: Used to receive the antenna cable from the connector, usually made of copper or silver-plated; 3. Insulating material: Used to cover the connector and terminal to prevent electric shock and provide insulation. Traditional automotive antenna connections typically use threaded or plug-in connections, with male and female terminals directly connected by threads. However, threaded connections have the following drawbacks: 1. Complex connection process: Threaded connections require accurate adjustment of the thread position and direction, making operation difficult and prone to human error; 2. Poor connection reliability: Threaded connections are susceptible to vibration and corrosion, causing loosening or breakage; 3. Large connection size: Threaded connections require significant space, occupying interior space. In view of these shortcomings, there is an urgent need for a more convenient, reliable, and compact automotive antenna connection method. This invention adopts a novel connection method using a spring clip connected to the male terminal, achieving a fast and reliable connection through the elastic restoring force of the spring clip. This connection method simplifies the connection process, improves connection reliability, and reduces connection size. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a female connector for automotive antennas, which aims to solve the technical problems of complex connection process, poor connection reliability and large connection volume in the existing automotive antenna connection terminals that are directly connected by threads.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a female connector for an automotive antenna, comprising a female connector and a wiring terminal. One end of the female connector is connected to the wiring terminal, which is used to connect a wire, while the female connector is used to connect a corresponding male connector. The female connector includes a base plate, one end of which is connected to the wiring terminal. Two opposing arc-shaped spring pieces are provided at both ends of the base plate, forming a mounting groove with the base plate for connecting the male connector. The mounting groove includes an insertion port located longitudinally on the female connector. One end of each arc-shaped spring piece is connected to the base plate, and the other end extends inwards from the base plate. A gap communicating with the mounting groove is also provided between the extended ends of the two arc-shaped spring pieces.

[0005] Furthermore, a mounting plate extends downward from the end of the base plate away from the wiring terminal, and the mounting plate is set perpendicular to the base plate.

[0006] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are provided between the mounting plate and the base plate.

[0007] Furthermore, a buffer spring is provided at the end of the arc-shaped spring away from the mounting groove, and the buffer spring is located on the side of the base plate away from the wiring terminal.

[0008] Furthermore, the terminal includes a U-shaped plate, one end of which is connected to the female terminal, and both ends of the U-shaped plate can be bent inward to fix the wire.

[0009] Furthermore, the opening of the U-shaped plate faces the end of the base plate away from the mounting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an intermediate terminal for connecting the female terminal and the wire terminal.

[0011] The above-mentioned technical solutions of one or more of the automotive antenna female connectors provided in this utility model embodiment have at least one of the following technical effects: the terminal is used to connect wires, the base plate of the female connector and the two arc-shaped spring pieces form a mounting groove, and the two ends of the mounting groove are provided with sockets for the male end to be inserted into the mounting groove. The male end and the mounting groove are interference-fitted, so that when the male end is inserted into the mounting groove, the arc-shaped spring pieces will undergo elastic deformation, so that the arc-shaped spring pieces tightly abut against the male end, completing the connection. At the same time, the gap between the two arc-shaped spring pieces can better prevent the arc-shaped spring pieces from deforming and avoid the two arc-shaped spring pieces from interfering with each other. Compared with the existing technology that uses direct thread connection, the automotive antenna female connector provided by this utility model has a simpler connection process, higher connection reliability, and smaller connection volume. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view of a female connector for an automotive antenna provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a side view of a female connector for an automotive antenna provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 For along Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA in the middle.

[0016] Figure 4 For along Figure 1 Sectional view along the middle BB line.

[0017] Reference numerals: 10. Female connector; 11. Base plate; 12. Arc spring; 13. Mounting groove; 14. Socket; 15. Gap; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Reinforcing rib; 18. Buffer spring; 20. Wiring terminal; 21. U-shaped plate; 30. Intermediate end. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figures 1-4As shown, a female connector 10 for an automotive antenna is provided, including a female connector 10 and a wiring terminal 20. One end of the female connector 10 is connected to the wiring terminal 20, which is used to connect wires, and the female connector 10 is used to connect a corresponding male connector. The female connector 10 includes a base plate 11, one end of which is connected to the wiring terminal 20. Two oppositely arranged arc-shaped spring pieces 12 are provided at both ends of the base plate 11. The two arc-shaped spring pieces 12 and the base plate 11 form a mounting groove 13 for connecting the male connector. The mounting groove 13 includes an insertion port 14 located longitudinally in the female connector 10. One end of the arc-shaped spring piece 12 is connected to the base plate 11, and the other end extends inward toward the base plate 11. A gap 15 communicating with the mounting groove 13 is also provided between the extended ends of the two arc-shaped spring pieces 12. In this embodiment, terminal 20 is used to connect wires. The base plate 11 of female terminal 10 and two arc-shaped spring pieces 12 form a mounting groove 13. Both ends of the mounting groove 13 are provided with insertion ports 14 for male terminals to be inserted into the mounting groove 13. The male terminal and the mounting groove 13 are interference-fitted, so that when the male terminal is inserted into the mounting groove 13, the arc-shaped spring pieces 12 will undergo elastic deformation, so that the arc-shaped spring pieces 12 tightly abut against the male terminal, completing the connection. At the same time, the gap 15 between the two arc-shaped spring pieces 12 can better prevent the arc-shaped spring pieces 12 from deforming and avoid the two arc-shaped spring pieces 12 from interfering with each other. Compared with the existing technology that uses direct thread connection, the connection process of the female terminal 10 of the car antenna provided by this utility model is simpler, the connection reliability is higher, and the connection volume is smaller.

[0023] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, a mounting plate 16 extends downward from the end of the base plate 11 away from the terminal 20, and the mounting plate 16 is arranged perpendicularly to the base plate 11. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 16 is used to connect insulating material, so that the female connector 10 of the car antenna provided by this utility model can be fixed on the insulating material for easy insertion of the male connector.

[0024] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, a reinforcing rib 17 is also provided between the mounting plate 16 and the base plate 11. In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 17 is also provided between the mounting plate 16 and the base plate 11. The reinforcing rib 17 can strengthen the connection between the mounting plate 16 and the base plate 11, and prevent deformation between the mounting plate 16 and the base plate 11 when the male plug is repeatedly inserted into the female connector 10 of the car antenna provided by this utility model. This deformation would cause the position of the base plate 11 in the insulating material to change, affecting the assembly of the male plug with the female connector 10 of the car antenna provided by this utility model.

[0025] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4As shown, a buffer spring 18 is also provided at the end of the arc-shaped spring 12 away from the mounting groove 13. The buffer spring 18 is located on the side of the base plate 11 away from the terminal 20. In this embodiment, when the male plug is repeatedly inserted into the female connector 10 of the automotive antenna provided by this utility model, the male plug and the female connector 10 may not be aligned, causing the female plug terminal to tilt. Therefore, the buffer spring 18 is provided at the side end of the arc-shaped spring 12 to effectively prevent the female plug terminal from tilting.

[0026] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, the terminal 20 includes a U-shaped plate 21, one end of which is connected to the female terminal 10. Both ends of the U-shaped plate 21 can be bent inward to fix the wire. In this embodiment, the wire is pressed and fixed by bending both ends of the U-shaped plate 21 inward, preventing the wire from separating from the female terminal 10 of the car antenna provided by this utility model, thus avoiding power loss.

[0027] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, the opening of the U-shaped plate 21 faces the end of the base plate 11 away from the mounting groove 13.

[0028] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-4 As shown, it also includes an intermediate terminal 30 for connecting the female terminal 10 and the terminal 20.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A female connector for an automotive antenna, comprising a female connector and a terminal block; one end of the female connector is connected to the terminal block, the terminal block is used to connect a wire, and the female connector is used to connect a corresponding male connector; characterized in that: The female connector includes a base plate, one end of which is connected to the terminal block. Two opposing arc-shaped spring pieces are provided at both ends of the base plate. The two arc-shaped spring pieces and the base plate form a mounting groove for connecting the male connector. The mounting groove includes an insertion port located longitudinally in the female connector. One end of each arc-shaped spring piece is connected to the base plate, and the other end extends inward toward the base plate. A gap communicating with the mounting groove is also provided between the extended ends of the two arc-shaped spring pieces.

2. The automotive antenna female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate extends downward from the end away from the terminal block and is provided with a mounting plate, which is perpendicular to the base plate.

3. The automotive antenna female connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is also provided between the mounting plate and the base plate.

4. The automotive antenna female connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arc-shaped spring is further provided with a buffer spring at the end away from the mounting groove, and the buffer spring is located on the side of the base plate away from the wiring terminal.

5. The automotive antenna female connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal block includes a U-shaped plate, one end of which is connected to the female terminal block, and both ends of the U-shaped plate can be bent inward to fix the wire.

6. The automotive antenna female connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The opening of the U-shaped plate faces the end of the base plate away from the mounting groove.

7. A female connector for an automotive antenna according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes an intermediate terminal for connecting the female terminal and the wire terminal.

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