Magnetic connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a magnetic connector, which comprises a shell and a magnet, a plurality of electric contact elements are arranged on the shell, a slot is arranged on the shell, and the magnet is inserted into the slot; the side face of the magnet is provided with at least one clamping groove, and each clamping groove is provided with a clamping block. An insertion hole is formed in the position, corresponding to each clamping block, of the shell, and each clamping block is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole. According to the magnetic connector provided by the utility model, the clamping groove and the clamping block are arranged, so that the magnet can be effectively prevented from slipping off, and the magnetic connector can be used in complex and severe application scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a magnetic connector. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies (e.g., patent CN214124202U), the magnet of a magnetic connector is embedded in the housing, and under normal circumstances, the magnet will not fall out. However, in actual use, severe impacts or prolonged strong vibrations may still cause the magnet to fall out. Furthermore, if the operating environment is harsh (e.g., prolonged exposure to high temperature, high humidity, or highly corrosive environments), the performance and structure of the magnetic connector may be damaged, increasing the risk of the magnet falling out. In view of the above technical problems, this application proposes a new magnetic connector that improves the connection strength between the magnet and the housing, ensuring that the magnet will not fall out even under severe impacts or prolonged use in harsh environments. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a magnetic connector, which aims to solve the technical problem that the magnets of the magnetic connectors are prone to falling off when used in harsh environments.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A magnetic connector includes a housing and a magnet. The housing has a plurality of electrical contact elements and a slot on the housing into which the magnet is inserted. The magnet has at least one slot on its side, and a locking block is provided on each slot. The housing has a socket corresponding to each locking block, and each locking block is inserted into the corresponding socket.

[0006] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, a slot is provided on each of the two opposite sides of the magnet, and the depth direction of the slot is perpendicular to the depth direction of the socket.

[0007] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, the two slots are of the same specification, and each card block is of the same specification.

[0008] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, the length direction of each slot is parallel to the length direction of the magnet.

[0009] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, a first notch is provided on the inner side of the top of each card block; and a second notch is provided on the outer side of the bottom of each card block.

[0010] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, the slot is a closed-loop slot, the magnet is a closed-loop structure, and the shape of the magnet is adapted to the shape of the closed-loop slot; a boss is formed inside the closed-loop slot on the housing, and the boss is inserted into the magnet; each electrical contact element is disposed on the boss.

[0011] Furthermore, in the magnetic connector, the closed-loop slot is one of a rectangular ring slot, a circular ring slot, or a racetrack-shaped slot.

[0012] Beneficial effects: This utility model provides a magnetic connector, which has at least the following technical effects compared with the prior art: (1) By setting a slot and a block on the side of the magnet and inserting the block into the socket of the housing, the connection stability between the magnet and the housing is greatly enhanced. Especially when subjected to severe impact or in a harsh environment for a long time, it can effectively prevent the magnet from falling off, ensure the normal operation of the magnetic connector, and improve the reliability of the product under complex working conditions. (2) The slot depth direction is perpendicular to the slot depth direction and the reasonable slot and block design not only optimizes the blocking effect of the block on the magnet falling off, but also facilitates processing, manufacturing and assembly. (3) Furthermore, the design of the first notch and the second notch on the block further ensures the stability of the block in the socket and slot, and avoids its accidental fall off. (4) The use of a closed-loop slot and a matching closed-loop magnet structure, and the setting of a boss in the slot to place the electrical contact element, makes the product structure compact, makes reasonable use of space, helps to realize the miniaturization and integration of the product, and also facilitates the layout and maintenance of the electrical contact element, improves the overall performance and practicality of the magnetic connector, and has good application value in the field of electronic device connection. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 The three-dimensional magnetic connector provided by this utility model Figure 1 .

[0014] Figure 2 The three-dimensional magnetic connector provided by this utility model Figure 2 .

[0015] Figure 3 A top view of the magnetic connector provided by this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of AA.

[0017] Figure 5 A 3D diagram of the magnet and the card block.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the shell.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a side view of the card block.

[0020] Numbering on the map:

[0021] 1. Housing; 11. Boss; 101. Slot; 102. Hole;

[0022] 2. Electrical contact elements;

[0023] 3. Magnet; 301. Through hole of magnet; 302. Slot;

[0024] 4. Block; 41. First protrusion; 42. Second protrusion; 401. First notch; 402. Second notch. Detailed Implementation

[0025] This utility model provides a magnetic connector. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this utility model clearer and more explicit, the following provides a more detailed description of this utility model. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model provides a magnetic connector. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not proportional to actual products. The drawings only depict structures relevant to the inventive point of this application; some conventional structures are not specifically shown. The term "several" as used herein refers to an indeterminate number greater than or equal to 1. Since electrical contact elements are not the inventive point of this application, they are not specifically limited, nor are their structures specifically limited.

[0027] A magnetic connector includes a housing 1 and a magnet 3. The housing is provided with a plurality of electrical contact elements 2 and a slot 101 is provided on the housing for inserting the magnet into the slot. At least one slot 302 is provided on the side of the magnet, and a slot 4 is provided on each slot. The housing is provided with a socket 102 corresponding to each slot, and each slot is inserted into the corresponding socket.

[0028] Furthermore, a slot is provided on each of the two opposite sides of the magnet (i.e., a total of two slots and two locking blocks are provided, and the housing has a total of two insertion holes), with the depth direction of the slots perpendicular to the depth direction of the slots. By providing slots and locking blocks on both sides, the resistance of the locking blocks to the magnet sliding off is enhanced. In addition, since the magnet tends to slide off along the depth direction of the slot, and the depth direction of the slots is perpendicular to the depth direction of the slots, the locking blocks can better resist the magnet and prevent it from sliding off.

[0029] like Figure 4As shown, preferably, the two slots are identical in specifications (i.e., the shape, size, and position of each slot are the same), and the various blocks are identical in specifications (i.e., the shape and size of each block are the same). This arrangement facilitates the processing of the slots and blocks, improves the interchangeability of the blocks, and makes the resistance on both sides of the magnet more even.

[0030] Preferably, the length direction of each slot is parallel to the length direction of the magnet. This arrangement ensures that the slots are long enough so that the card block can smoothly engage with the corresponding slot after being inserted from the socket.

[0031] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, each card block has a first notch 401 on its inner top and a second notch 402 on its outer bottom. In other words, due to the first and second notches, the card block forms a first protrusion 41 (rectangular cross-section) facing inwards and a second protrusion 42 (rectangular cross-section) facing outwards. The first protrusion engages in the corresponding slot (a straight groove with a rectangular cross-section), and the second protrusion is located in the corresponding insertion hole. This design makes it difficult for the card block to fall out after it is engaged in the slot (i.e., because the bottom of the first protrusion is lower than the bottom of the insertion hole, the card block is difficult to remove). The aforementioned card blocks can be plastic, silicone, or metal.

[0032] Preferably, the slot is a closed-loop slot, and the magnet has a closed-loop structure (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown, a through hole 302 is formed, and the shape of the magnet is adapted to the shape of the closed-loop slot; a boss 11 is formed inside the closed-loop slot on the housing, and the boss is inserted into the magnet; each electrical contact element is set on the boss. This arrangement makes good use of the space of each structure, facilitates the placement of each electrical contact element, and makes the overall magnetic connector relatively compact. The above-mentioned electrical contact elements are the pins, contacts, or points in the magnetic connector. The attached figure shows a pin, but it is not limited to a pin; depending on the actual product structure, it can be a contact contact or a point, etc.

[0033] Preferably, the closed-loop slot is one of a rectangular ring slot, a circular ring slot, or a racetrack-shaped slot. As shown in the attached figures, the closed-loop slot is racetrack-shaped (correspondingly, the magnet also has a racetrack-shaped closed-loop structure). The "racetrack shape" includes two straight segments and two arc segments.

[0034] During actual assembly, first insert the magnet into the slot of the housing, then insert each locking block diagonally downwards into the corresponding socket until it clicks into the corresponding slot. After assembly, the locking blocks limit the magnet, preventing it from slipping out of the slot. This ensures that the magnetic connector will not slip out even under strong impact or prolonged use in harsh environments.

[0035] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A magnetic connector, comprising a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is provided with a plurality of electrical contact elements, characterized in that: The housing has a slot into which a magnet is inserted; the side of the magnet has at least one slot, and each slot has a corresponding slot block; the housing has a corresponding socket for each slot block, and each slot block is inserted into the corresponding socket.

2. The magnetic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot is provided on each of the two opposite sides of the magnet, and the depth direction of the slot is perpendicular to the depth direction of the socket.

3. The magnetic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two card slots are the same size, and the individual card blocks are also the same size.

4. The magnetic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length direction of each slot is parallel to the length direction of the magnet.

5. The magnetic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each card block has a first notch on the inside of its top; each card block has a second notch on the outside of its bottom.

6. The magnetic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot is a closed-loop slot, and the magnet has a closed-loop structure. The shape of the magnet is adapted to the shape of the closed-loop slot. A boss is formed inside the closed-loop slot on the housing, and the boss is inserted into the magnet. Each electrical contact element is set on the boss.

7. The magnetic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The closed-loop slot is one of a rectangular ring slot, a circular ring slot, or a racetrack-shaped slot.

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