Limiting structure, connector and electronic equipment

Abstract

A limiting structure, a connector and an electronic device, the limiting structure comprises an accommodating groove, a conductive part and a limiting part, the accommodating groove is arranged in a body; the conductive part is arranged on the body; and the limiting part is connected to the conductive part, the limiting part is telescopically accommodated in the accommodating groove, and when the limiting part extends out of the accommodating groove, the limiting part is used for limiting, so that convenient assembly and limiting of the connector and the electronic equipment part are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical connector technology, and particularly relates to a limiting structure, connector and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are frequently assembled or connected to components of electronic devices, such as panels or housings, to achieve their connection function. However, after assembly or connection, misalignment can easily occur, leading to poor connections over time. Therefore, necessary improvements are needed to limit the movement of connectors during assembly with electronic device components. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a limiting structure, a connector, and an electronic device to facilitate the assembly and limiting of connector and electronic device components.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a limiting structure for use in a connector. The limiting structure includes a receiving groove, a conductive part, and a limiting part. The receiving groove is formed in the body; the conductive part is disposed in the body; the limiting part is connected to the conductive part and is retractably received in the receiving groove. When the limiting part extends out of the receiving groove, the limiting part is used for limiting.

[0005] In this embodiment, the limiting member is retractably housed in the receiving groove. When the limiting part is subjected to external force, the limiting part is housed in the receiving groove and is flush with the body. When the limiting part is not subjected to external force, the limiting part extends out of the receiving groove and can be used to limit the components of electronic devices, thereby realizing convenient assembly and limiting of the connector and the components of electronic devices.

[0006] In some embodiments, when the limiting part is subjected to external force, the limiting part is received in the receiving groove and is flush with the body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the limiting portion is elastic. When the limiting portion is subjected to an external force, the limiting portion is elastically compressed to be received in the receiving groove. When the external force is released from the limiting portion, the limiting portion elastically returns to extending out of the receiving groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting portion and the conductive portion are integrally formed.

[0009] In some embodiments, the limiting portion and the conductive portion are made of conductive material.

[0010] In some embodiments, the conductive portion includes two conductive sheets, which are spaced apart, and a limiting portion is disposed between the two conductive sheets.

[0011] In some embodiments, each conductive sheet is provided with an elastic arm, the protrusion direction of which is the same as the protrusion direction of the limiting portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the conductive part further includes a plurality of conductive arms, which are spaced apart and connected to the two conductive sheets and the limiting part at a preset angle.

[0013] Secondly, this application provides a connector, which includes a body and a limiting structure as described in the first aspect.

[0014] Thirdly, this application provides an electronic device, including a panel and a connector as described in the second aspect. The panel has an assembly hole. When the panel abuts against a limiting part, the limiting part is received in a receiving groove. When the limiting part passes through the assembly hole, the limiting part extends out of the receiving groove and limits the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the connector provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the connector shown.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a connector assembly to an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 5 This is another perspective view of the connector assembly to an electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Explanation of main component symbols

[0021] 100 - Connector; 200 - Panel; Assembly hole 210;

[0022] 10-Body; 111-Platform section; 1112-Positioning hole; 112-Connecting section; 1122-Connecting groove;

[0023] 20-Limiting structure; 21-Receiving groove; 22-Conductive part; 221-Conductive sheet; 2212-Elastic arm; 2214-Positioning arm; 222-Conductive arm; 23-Limiting part; 232-First arm; 234-Second arm.

[0024] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" in the specification, claims, and drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, not to describe a specific order or sequence. In the specification, claims, and drawings of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " indicates "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Furthermore, the term "multiple units" in the specification, claims, and drawings of this application refers to two or more units.

[0026] Understandably, the connection relationships described in this application refer to direct or indirect connections. For example, the connection between A and B, or A electrically connecting B, can be a direct connection between A and B, or an indirect connection between A and B through one or more other electrical components. For instance, A can be directly connected to C, and C can be directly connected to B, thus enabling a connection between A and B through C.

[0027] It should also be noted that the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application or the methods shown in the flowcharts include one or more steps for implementing the method. Without departing from the scope of the claims, the execution order of multiple steps can be interchanged, and some steps can also be deleted.

[0028] Some embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0029] Connectors are frequently assembled or connected to components of electronic devices, such as panels or housings, to achieve their connection function. However, after assembly or connection, misalignment can easily occur, leading to poor connections over time. Therefore, necessary improvements are needed to limit the movement of connectors during assembly with electronic device components.

[0030] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide a limiting structure, a connector, and an electronic device to facilitate the assembly and limiting of connector and electronic device components.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a connector 100, which can be used to connect to components of an electronic device to achieve an electrical connection between electronic devices. In some embodiments, the connector 100 can be an electrical connector with electrical conduction function.

[0032] The connector 100 may include a body 10 and a limiting structure 20. The limiting structure 20 is disposed on the body 10 and is used for the assembly and limiting of components of the electronic device.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 In some embodiments, the body 10 may include a platform portion 111 and a connecting portion 112. The connecting portion 112 protrudes from the platform portion 111 and can be used to connect to a component of an electronic device, while the platform portion 111 can be used to hold a component of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the connecting portion 112 may be formed by extending vertically outward from approximately the middle position of the platform portion 111.

[0034] In some embodiments, the limiting structure 20 may include a receiving groove 21, a conductive part 22, and a limiting part 23.

[0035] The receiving slot 21 may be formed on the body 10. In some embodiments, the receiving slot 21 may be formed on the end face of the platform portion 111 facing the connecting portion 112, and the receiving slot 21 may be disposed near the edge of the platform portion 111.

[0036] The conductive portion 22 may be disposed on the body 10. In some embodiments, the conductive portion 22 may be disposed along the platform portion 111 and the connecting portion 112 for conducting current to achieve electrical conduction. In some embodiments, when the connecting portion 112 is connected to a component of an electronic device, such as a connector socket of an electronic device, electrical conduction between the connector 100 and the electronic device can be achieved.

[0037] The limiting portion 23 is connected to the conductive portion 22 and is elastically and retractably received in the receiving groove 21. In some embodiments, the limiting portion 23 is generally in the shape of a bent piece, and the limiting portion 23 may include a first arm 232 and a second arm 234 connected to each other. The first arm 232 and the second arm 234 are connected at a preset angle, the first arm 232 of the limiting portion 23 is connected to the conductive portion 22, and the second arm 234 of the limiting portion 23 extends into the receiving groove 21.

[0038] In some embodiments, the limiting portion 23 is elastic. In its natural state, the connecting portion between the first arm 232 and the second arm 234 protrudes from the end faces of the receiving groove 21 and the platform portion 111. When the limiting portion 23 is subjected to an external force, the limiting portion 23 can be elastically compressed, and the second arm 234 can be completely received in the receiving groove 21. The end face of the first arm 232 is flush with the end face of the platform portion 111, and at this time, the limiting portion 23 may not protrude from the end faces of the receiving groove 21 and the platform portion 111. When the external force is released from the limiting portion 23, the limiting portion 23 can elastically return to its natural state, and the second arm 234 can elastically return to its natural state, with the connecting portion between the first arm 232 and the second arm 234 protruding from the end faces of the receiving groove 21 and the platform portion 111.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the connecting portion of the first arm 232 and the second arm 234 of the limiting part 23 protrudes from the end face of the receiving groove 21 and the platform part 111, at which time the limiting part 23 can be in a natural state. Figure 2 As shown, the second arm 234 of the limiting part 23 can be completely accommodated in the receiving groove 21, and the first arm 232 is flush with the end face of the platform part 111. At this time, the limiting part 23 can be in a compressed state.

[0040] In some embodiments, the limiting portion 23 may be integrally formed with the conductive portion 22. In some embodiments, both the limiting portion 23 and the conductive portion 22 are made of conductive material. In some embodiments, the limiting portion 23 and the conductive portion 22 may be integrally formed metal sheets that can conduct current together.

[0041] In some embodiments, the conductive portion 22 may include two conductive sheets 221 and a plurality of conductive arms 222. The two conductive sheets 221 are spaced apart and coplanarly disposed, and may be disposed on the end face of the platform portion 111 facing the connecting portion 112. A limiting portion 23 is disposed between the two conductive sheets 221. The two conductive sheets 221 are connected in a generally U-shaped sheet body, and each conductive sheet 221 is provided with an elastic arm 2212. The elastic arm 2212 protrudes from the end face of the connecting portion 112, and the protrusion direction of the elastic arm 2212 is the same as the protrusion direction of the limiting portion 23. In some embodiments, the elastic arm 2212 may be used to buffer the impact force when the connector 100 is connected to a component of an electronic device.

[0042] In some embodiments, each conductive sheet 221 further includes a positioning arm 2214 at its end, and the platform portion 111 is also provided with two positioning holes 1112, with a receiving groove 21 located between the two positioning holes 1112. The positioning arms 2214 are respectively received in the positioning holes 1112 so that the conductive sheet 221 can be fixed on the platform portion 111.

[0043] In some embodiments, a plurality of conductive arms 222 are spaced apart and coplanarly arranged, and may be disposed on the side of the connecting portion 112. The plurality of conductive arms 222 are spaced apart and connected to two conductive sheets 221 at a predetermined angle. In some embodiments, the conductive portion 22 may include three conductive arms 222, and the connecting portion 112 is further provided with three connecting grooves 1122, which are arranged along the extending direction of the connecting portion 112. The three conductive arms 222 are respectively received in the three connecting grooves 1122, so that the three conductive arms 222 can be fixed on the connecting portion 112.

[0044] When assembling connector 100, conductive part 22 and limiting part 23 are integrally formed, positioning arm 2214 is correspondingly assembled into positioning hole 1112, conductive sheet 221 is disposed along end face of platform part 111, conductive arm 222 is correspondingly received in connecting groove 1122 of connecting part 112, so that conductive arm 222 is disposed along connecting part 112, and limiting part 23 protrudes from receiving groove 21 and end face of platform part 111.

[0045] When the connector 100 is assembled to a component of an electronic device, such as the panel 200 of a server, the panel 200 has an assembly hole 210. When the connecting part 112 of the body 10 is passed through the assembly hole 210, the elastic arm 2212 of the platform part 111 and the conductive sheet 221 can abut against the panel 200. At this time, the limiting part 23 also abuts against the panel 200. Due to the force generated by the panel 200 abutting, the limiting part 23 is elastically compressed until the second arm 234 is completely received in the receiving groove 21, and the first arm 232 is flush with the end face of the platform part 111. At this time, the limiting part 23 is in a compressed state. Next, the connector 100 is moved relative to the surface of the panel 200 so that the limiting part 23 abutting against the panel 200 moves to the assembly hole 210. The limiting part 23 no longer abuts against the panel 200, and since the elastic restoring force can pass through the assembly hole 210, the limiting part 23 can limit the panel 200 and restrict the relative movement between the connector 100 and the panel 200.

[0046] In the connector 100 of this application embodiment, the limiting part 23 can be elastically and telescopically received in the receiving groove 21. When the limiting part 23 is subjected to external force, the limiting part 23 is received in the receiving groove 21 and is flush with the body 10. When the limiting part 23 is not subjected to external force, the limiting part 23 extends out of the receiving groove 21 and can be used to limit the components of the electronic device, thereby realizing convenient assembly and limiting of the connector 100 and the components of the electronic device.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. In actual application, all the contents of the technical solutions described in any embodiment of this application can be implemented, or some contents can be added, deleted, or modified / replaced. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A limiting structure applied to a connector, characterized in that, The limiting structure comprises: a receiving groove formed in a body of the connector; a conductive part provided on the body; a limiting part connected to the conductive part, the limiting part being telescopically received in the receiving groove, and the limiting part being used for limiting when the limiting part protrudes out of the receiving groove.

2. The position-limiting structure of claim 1, wherein When the limiting part is subjected to an external force, the limiting part is received in the receiving groove and flush with the body.

3. The position-limiting structure of claim 1, wherein The limiting part is elastic, and when the limiting part is subjected to an external force, the limiting part is elastically compressed to be received in the receiving groove, and when the limiting part is released from the external force, the limiting part is elastically restored to protrude out of the receiving groove.

4. The position-limiting structure of claim 1, wherein The limiting part is integrally formed with the conductive part.

5. The position-limiting structure of claim 1, wherein The limiting part and the conductive part are made of a conductive material.

6. The position-limiting structure of claim 1, wherein The conductive part comprises two conductive pieces, the two conductive pieces being spaced apart, and the limiting part being arranged between the two conductive pieces.

7. The position-limiting structure according to claim 6, wherein Each of the conductive pieces is provided with an elastic arm, and a protruding direction of the elastic arm is the same as a protruding direction of the limiting part.

8. The position-limiting structure of claim 6, wherein The conductive part further comprises a plurality of conductive arms, the plurality of conductive arms being spaced apart and being connected to the two conductive pieces and the limiting part at a preset angle, respectively.

9. A connector characterized by comprising: The connector comprises the body and the limiting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device comprises: a panel, the panel being provided with an assembly hole; and The connector according to claim 9, when the panel abuts against the limiting part, the limiting part is received in the receiving groove; when the limiting part passes through the assembly hole, the limiting part protrudes out of the receiving groove, and the limiting part limits the panel.

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