Novel connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel connector, which comprises a terminal assembly, a plastic base and a plastic shell. The terminal assembly includes a plurality of terminal pieces. The plastic base comprises a base body, a plurality of installation cavities used for installing the terminal pieces are formed in the base body in a penetrating mode, a positioning column used for positioning is arranged on the side edge of the base body in a protruding and extending mode in the thickness direction of the base body, and the positioning column and the base body are of an integrated structure. The plastic shell is provided with a hollow containing cavity, the plastic shell is clamped on the plastic base so that the containing cavity can cover the terminal assembly, a plurality of fixing cavities are formed in the end, away from the plastic base, of the plastic shell, and the ends, away from the plastic base, of the terminal pieces are installed in the fixing cavities. The novel connector is more convenient to form, lower in cost and good in positioning effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Pin headers and sockets are types of electronic connectors, typically used in pairs. Pin headers are assemblies with multiple metal pins, while sockets are their corresponding assemblies with multiple sockets. They achieve a reliable connection to the circuit board through the mating of the pins and sockets. Pin headers and sockets act as bridges between interrupted or isolated circuits, facilitating the transmission of current or signals. They are widely used in various electronic devices.

[0003] In existing technologies, in some application scenarios, to ensure better alignment of the metal pins of the female connector with the PCB board and to ensure a stable connection, a metal structure for alignment is added to the pins of the female connector that mate with the PCB board. This metal structure is only used for alignment, but it requires separate stamping, electroplating, and assembly with the plastic housing. This increases material usage, and the forming and assembly process is cumbersome and costly. Furthermore, these special metal structures generally require manual assembly, which is prone to deformation, preventing the product from being properly positioned on the board. Manual assembly also increases assembly time.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new type of connector that is easier to mold, lower in cost, and has better positioning effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a new type of connector that is easier to mold, lower in cost, and has a better positioning effect.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a novel connector, comprising:

[0007] Terminal assembly, comprising multiple terminal pieces;

[0008] The plastic base includes a base body, on which multiple mounting cavities for mounting terminal pieces are provided through, and a positioning post for positioning is provided on the side of the base body along the thickness direction of the base body, the positioning post and the base body are integrally formed.

[0009] The plastic housing has a hollow accommodating cavity. The plastic housing is snapped into the plastic base so that the accommodating cavity covers the terminal assembly. The end of the plastic housing away from the plastic base has multiple fixing cavities. The end of the terminal assembly away from the plastic base is installed in the fixing cavity.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the novel connector of this utility model includes a terminal assembly, a plastic base, and a plastic housing. The terminal assembly is installed within the plastic base and the plastic housing. The terminal assembly includes multiple terminal pieces, and the plastic base includes a seat body with multiple mounting cavities for mounting the terminal pieces extending through it. The plastic housing has a hollow receiving cavity, and the plastic housing engages with the plastic base so that the receiving cavity covers the terminal assembly. Multiple fixing cavities are formed at the end of the plastic housing away from the plastic base, and the ends of the terminal pieces away from the plastic base are installed in the fixing cavities. A positioning post for positioning is provided protruding along the thickness direction of the seat body on its side, and the positioning post is integrally formed with the seat body. The positioning post can cooperate with the PCB board for positioning, making the installation more stable and the overall structure more robust. The positioning post and the seat body are integrally formed, which not only makes molding easier and lowers costs but also makes it less prone to deformation and provides good positioning performance. The novel connector of this utility model is easier to mold, lower in cost, and provides good positioning performance.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning post includes a first positioning block and a second positioning block, with a movable space between the first positioning block and the second positioning block, so that the first positioning block and the second positioning block can move flexibly relative to each other through the movable space.

[0012] Preferably, the ends of the first and second positioning blocks furthest from the plastic base both have a gradually decreasing cross-sectional area to form a guide section that facilitates installation.

[0013] Preferably, a limit block is provided on the first or second positioning block, and a limit groove is provided on the PCB board. The limit block and the limit groove cooperate to strengthen the assembly of the positioning post and the PCB board.

[0014] Preferably, positioning posts are provided on both sides of the plastic base, with the first positioning block located on the outer side and the second positioning block located on the inner side. A limiting block is provided on the first positioning block so as to press the first positioning block from the outside, so as to disengage the limiting block from the limiting groove and release the plastic base on the PCB board.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning post is L-shaped and includes a connecting part connected to the base body. The first positioning block and the second positioning block are both disposed on the connecting part.

[0016] Preferably, at least one positioning post is provided on one or both sides of the base, and / or a positioning post is provided on the surface of the base that mates with the PCB board.

[0017] Preferably, the plastic base is provided with a first engaging portion, and the plastic housing is provided with a second engaging portion, the second engaging portion engaging with the first engaging portion so that the plastic housing is engaged and installed on the plastic base.

[0018] Preferably, multiple ribs are protruding inside the plastic housing, and a positioning space is formed between two ribs. The positioning space can be used to better position and isolate adjacent end pieces.

[0019] Preferably, one end of the terminal protruding from the plastic base is used for electrical connection with the PCB board, and the other end of the terminal located in the fixed cavity is used for electrical connection with other connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a novel connector provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram of the new connector from another angle.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The structure explodes diagram.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Structural diagram of the plastic base.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A structural diagram from another angle.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Structural diagram of the plastic shell.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Structural diagram of the intermediate terminal assembly.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100. New type of connector;

[0031] 10. Plastic base; 11. Seat body; 12. Positioning post; 120. Connecting part; 121. First positioning block; 122. Second positioning block; 123. Movable space; 124. Limiting block; 125. Guide part; 13. First engaging part; 14. Mounting cavity;

[0032] 20. Plastic housing; 201. Receiving cavity; 21. Second engaging part; 22. Fixing cavity; 23. Rib; 24. Positioning space;

[0033] 30. Terminal assembly; 31. Terminal piece; 311. First connecting end; 3111. Positioning groove; 312. Second connecting end. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a novel connector 100, including a terminal assembly 30, a plastic base 10, and a plastic housing 20. The terminal assembly 30 includes a plurality of terminal pieces 31 for electrical connection. The plastic base 10 includes a seat 11, on which a plurality of mounting cavities 14 for mounting the terminal pieces 31 are formed. One end of each terminal piece 31 is mounted within a mounting cavity 14 and protrudes beyond the seat 11 to mate with a PCB board. Positioning posts 12 are provided protruding along the thickness direction of the seat 11 on its side for positioning on the PCB board. The positioning posts 12 and the seat 11 are integrally formed, resulting in a more stable and easier-to-mold structure. The plastic housing 20 has a hollow receiving cavity 201, which is engaged with the plastic base 10 to cover the terminal assembly 30. The plastic housing 20 has multiple fixing cavities 22 at the end away from the plastic base 10, and the terminal piece 31 is installed in one of the fixing cavities 22 at the end away from the plastic base 10. It is understood that the terminal piece 31 includes a first connecting end 311 and a second connecting end 312. The first connecting end 311 is located within the mounting cavity 14 of the plastic base 10 and is used for connection to the PCB board. The second connecting end 312 is located within the fixing cavity 22 of the plastic housing 20 and is used for connection to other connectors. The terminal piece 31 passes through the end of the plastic housing 20 where the fixing cavity 22 is located, and then that end is installed within the plastic base 10. Guide portions are provided on the surfaces of the fixing cavity 22 and the mounting cavity 14 for the terminal piece 31 to pass through.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the novel connector 100 of this utility model includes a terminal assembly 30, a plastic base 10, and a plastic housing 20. The terminal assembly 30 is installed within the plastic base 10 and the plastic housing 20. The terminal assembly 30 includes a plurality of terminal pieces 31. The plastic base 10 includes a seat 11, and a plurality of mounting cavities 14 for mounting the terminal pieces 31 are formed through the seat 11. The plastic housing 20 is provided with a hollow receiving cavity 201, and the plastic housing 20 is engaged with the plastic base 10 so that the receiving cavity 201 covers the terminal assembly 30. A plurality of fixing cavities 22 are formed at the end of the plastic housing 20 away from the plastic base 10, and the end of the terminal piece 31 away from the plastic base 10 is installed in the fixing cavity 22. Among them, a positioning post 12 for positioning is provided on the side of the seat 11 along the thickness direction of the seat 11, and the positioning post 12 is integrally formed with the seat 11. The positioning post 12 can mate with the PCB board for positioning, making the installation more stable and the overall structure more robust. The positioning post 12 and the base 11 are integrally molded, which not only makes molding easier and lowers costs but also reduces deformation and provides good positioning performance. This novel connector 100 of the present invention offers easier molding, lower costs, and better positioning performance.

[0037] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, the positioning post 12 includes a first positioning block 121, a second positioning block 122, and a connecting portion 120. The first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 are connected to the base 11 via the connecting portion 120. A movable space 123 is provided between the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122, allowing them to move elastically relative to each other. It is understood that both the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 can move elastically within a certain range. When the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 are installed in the mounting holes of the PCB board, a slight elastic compression of the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 allows them to move elastically within a certain range through the movable space 123, resulting in a more stable fit between the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 and the mounting holes on the PCB board, leading to a better installation effect.

[0038] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5In some optional embodiments, the ends of the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 away from the plastic base 10 both have a gradually decreasing cross-sectional area to form a guide portion 125 for easy installation. It is understood that, to facilitate the installation of the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 into the mounting holes of the PCB board, the ends of the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 that are in contact with the PCB board are provided with guide portions 125 to guide the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 to be installed more conveniently into the mounting holes.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, a limiting block 124 is provided on the first positioning block 121 or the second positioning block 122, and a limiting groove is formed in the mounting hole on the PCB board. The limiting block 124 cooperates with the limiting groove to strengthen the assembly of the positioning post 12 and the PCB board. In this embodiment, positioning posts 12 are provided on both sides of the plastic base 10, and the positioning posts 12 on both sides of the plastic base 10 can be symmetrically arranged. Among the positioning posts 12, the first positioning block 121 is located on the outer side, and the second positioning block 122 is located on the inner side. The limiting block 124 can be set on the first positioning block 121 so that the first positioning block 121 is pressed from the outside, so that the limiting block 124 disengages from the limiting groove to release the plastic base 10 on the PCB board, thereby releasing the entire novel connector 100. It can be understood that the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 are installed in the mounting hole of the PCB board, and the limiting block 124 is engaged in the limiting groove in the mounting hole to make the overall structure stable and reliable. When the new connector 100 needs to be disassembled, the first positioning block 121 on the outer side is pressed elastically, causing the limiting block 124 to disengage from the limiting groove, thereby allowing the new connector 100 to be disassembled from the PCB board. The structure of the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 makes the installation and disassembly of the new connector 100 more convenient, and the connection is stable, with a stable overall structure.

[0040] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, the positioning post 12 is L-shaped and includes a connecting portion 120. The connecting portion 120 forms an L-shape with the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122. The connecting portion 120 is connected to the base 11. The first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 are both disposed on the connecting portion 120 and are approximately perpendicular to the connecting portion 120, so that the first positioning block 121 and the second positioning block 122 can be well positioned and engaged with the PCB board.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 5In some optional embodiments, at least one positioning post 12 is provided on one or both sides of the base 11. That is, at least one positioning post 12 can be provided on one side of the base 11, or positioning posts 12 can be provided on both sides of the base 11, with at least one positioning post 12 on each side. The number of positioning posts 12 on both sides can be the same or different. In addition, positioning posts 12 can also be provided on the surface of the base 11 that mates with the PCB board. As long as the positioning posts 12 can reinforce the mating between the base 11 and the PCB board, it is acceptable. In this embodiment, the positioning posts 12 are provided on both sides of the base 11 to facilitate installation and disassembly operations.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 6 In some optional embodiments, the plastic base 10 is provided with a first engaging portion 13, and the plastic housing 20 is provided with a second engaging portion 21. The second engaging portion 21 engages with the first engaging portion 13 to secure the plastic housing 20 onto the plastic base 10. The plastic base 10 and the plastic housing 20 are securely connected by the first engaging portion 13 and the second engaging portion 21, resulting in a stable connection. A plurality of ribs 23 are protruding within the plastic housing 20, forming a positioning space 24 between two ribs 23. This positioning space 24 allows for better positioning and isolation of adjacent end pieces 31.

[0043] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, the end of the terminal piece 31 extending out of the plastic base 10 is a first connecting end 311, used for electrical connection with the PCB board. The end of the terminal piece 31 located within the fixing cavity 22 is a second connecting end 312, used for electrical connection with other connectors. The first connecting end 311 has a groove formed thereon, which is a positioning groove 3111. The positioning groove 3111 can mate with the PCB board to better position and connect the first connecting end 311 and the PCB board.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, the novel connector 100 of this utility model includes a terminal assembly 30, a plastic base 10, and a plastic housing 20. The terminal assembly 30 is installed within the plastic base 10 and the plastic housing 20. The terminal assembly 30 includes multiple terminal pieces 31. The plastic base 10 includes a seat 11, and multiple mounting cavities 14 for mounting the terminal pieces 31 are formed through the seat 11. The plastic housing 20 is provided with a hollow receiving cavity 201, and the plastic housing 20 is engaged with the plastic base 10 so that the receiving cavity 201 covers the terminal assembly 30. Multiple fixing cavities 22 are formed at the end of the plastic housing 20 away from the plastic base 10, and the end of the terminal piece 31 away from the plastic base 10 is installed in the fixing cavity 22. A positioning post 12 for positioning is provided protruding along the thickness direction of the seat 11 on the side of the seat 11, and the positioning post 12 is integrally formed with the seat 11. The positioning post 12 can cooperate with the PCB board for positioning, making the installation more stable and the overall structure more robust. The positioning post 12 and the base 11 are integrally formed, which not only makes the forming easier and lowers the cost, but also makes it less prone to deformation and provides a good positioning effect. The positioning post 12 includes a first positioning block 121 and a second positioning block 122 that can move elastically relative to each other. The first positioning block 121 is provided with a limit block 124, which makes the overall installation and disassembly easier and the connection more stable. Previously, similar connectors were installed on the plastic base 10 together with the terminal piece 31 using a metal structure of other shapes for positioning. The metal structure needed to be stamped and electroplated separately before being assembled with the plastic base 10, which increased the materials and made the forming and assembly process cumbersome and costly. Moreover, the special metal structure generally requires manual assembly, but manual assembly is prone to deformation, which can prevent the product from being positioned on the board, resulting in inconvenient installation and increased assembly time. The new connector 100 of this utility model is easier to form, lower in cost, and provides a better positioning and installation effect.

[0045] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel connector, characterized in that, include: Terminal assembly, comprising multiple terminal pieces; A plastic base includes a base body, on which a plurality of mounting cavities for mounting the terminal pieces are provided through, and a positioning post for positioning is provided on the side of the base body along the thickness direction of the base body, the positioning post being integral with the base body; A plastic housing with a hollow receiving cavity is fitted onto a plastic base so that the receiving cavity covers the terminal assembly. The end of the plastic housing away from the plastic base has multiple fixing cavities, and the end of the terminal assembly away from the plastic base is installed in one of the fixing cavities.

2. The novel connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning post includes a first positioning block and a second positioning block, with a movable space between the first positioning block and the second positioning block, so that the first positioning block and the second positioning block can move flexibly relative to each other through the movable space.

3. The novel connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ends of both the first and second positioning blocks away from the plastic base have a gradually decreasing cross-sectional area to form a guide portion that facilitates installation.

4. The novel connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting block is provided on the first positioning block or the second positioning block, and a limiting groove is opened on the PCB board. The limiting block and the limiting groove cooperate to reinforce the assembly of the positioning post and the PCB board.

5. The novel connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning posts are provided on both sides of the plastic base. The first positioning block is located on the outer side and the second positioning block is located on the inner side. The limiting block is provided on the first positioning block so as to press the first positioning block from the outside, so as to disengage the limiting block from the limiting groove and release the plastic base on the PCB board.

6. The novel connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning post is L-shaped and includes a connecting part connected to the base. The first positioning block and the second positioning block are both disposed on the connecting part.

7. The novel connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one positioning post is provided on one or both sides of the base, and / or the positioning post is provided on the surface of the base that mates with the PCB board.

8. The novel connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic base is provided with a first engaging part, and the plastic shell is provided with a second engaging part. The second engaging part engages with the first engaging part so that the plastic shell is engaged and installed on the plastic base.

9. The novel connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic housing has multiple ribs protruding inside, and a positioning space is formed between two ribs. The positioning space is used to better position and isolate two adjacent terminal pieces.

10. The novel connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the terminal protruding from the plastic base is used for electrical connection with the PCB board, and the other end of the terminal located in the fixed cavity is used for electrical connection with other connectors.

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