Vertical flip connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical flip connector comprising a rubber core, and the upper end face of the rubber core is provided with a slot used for the insertion of an FPC flat cable. The terminals are kept in the rubber core by taking the length direction of the rubber core as an arrangement direction; a cover member inserted on the front surface of the rubber core and rotatably opened and closed; the fixing pieces are inserted into the two ends of the rubber core in the length direction and comprise a plurality of vertical supporting arms, the two ends of the cover component are each provided with two rotating shafts, and the rotating shafts rotate between the supporting arms; wherein the upper end of the front surface of the rubber core is provided with a middle avoiding groove, the middle of the cover part is provided with a protruding operation part, and when the cover part is buckled on the rubber core, the operation part is clamped in the middle avoiding groove. According to the connector, the avoiding groove is formed in the rubber core and is matched and clamped with the operation part on the cover part, so that the stability between the connector and the FPC flat cable is ensured, and the problem that an existing connector is loosened and disengaged when being vibrated and subjected to external force is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical connector technology, and in particular to a vertical flip-top connector. Background Technology

[0002] Existing FPC connectors typically include: contact terminals for contacting the conductive parts of the FPC to ensure reliable electrical connections; these terminals are usually made of elastic materials to ensure good contact during insertion and removal; locking mechanisms for securing the FPC and preventing it from falling off during vibration or movement; common locking mechanisms include flip-top and sliding rail types; and a core, usually made of high-temperature resistant and wear-resistant plastic, to protect the internal contact terminals and the FPC. However, the locking and limiting structure between the core and the cover in existing FPC connectors is unstable, and the cover is prone to loosening and falling off during use, resulting in bandwidth loss during signal transmission. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a vertical flip-top connector that can achieve stable opening and closing of the cover component and ensure stable contact.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a vertical flip-top connector, comprising: a core, the upper end face of which is provided with a slot for inserting an FPC cable; multiple terminals, the terminals being arranged along the length direction of the core and held within the core; a cover component, inserted into the front surface of the core and opening and closing by rotation; a pair of fixing members, the fixing members being inserted into both ends along the length direction of the core, each including multiple upright support arms, and two rotating shafts at both ends of the cover component, the rotating shafts rotating between the support arms; wherein, the upper end of the front surface of the core is provided with a central clearance groove, and the middle of the cover component is provided with a protruding operating part, the operating part being engaged in the central clearance groove when the cover component is fastened onto the core.

[0005] Furthermore, both ends of the central clearance groove are provided with locking blocks, and both ends of the operating part are provided with protruding ridges. When the cover component is fastened, the protruding ridges are engaged with the inner side of the locking blocks.

[0006] Furthermore, the front surface of the core has two end clearance grooves on both sides, and the cover component has upward protruding latches on both sides along its length. When the cover component is fastened, the latches engage with the end clearance grooves.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper end of the fixing member is provided with a spring arm, which bends from the top of the fixing member and extends towards the front surface of the rubber core. When the cover component is in the fastened state, the spring arm will lock and limit the locking part in the end relief groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the support arm includes a transverse connecting arm above the fixing member, a first end arm and a second end arm extending downward from both ends of the connecting arm, a middle arm between the first end arm and the second end arm, and a sliding arm with a certain curvature extending from the second end wall to the middle arm, the free end of the sliding arm being parallel to the middle arm.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating shaft on the cover component includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft rotates around the center, and the second rotating shaft slides along the sliding arm when the cover component is opened or closed.

[0010] Furthermore, the middle part of the middle arm is provided with a stop portion extending into the rubber core. When the cover component is fastened, the second rotating shaft is placed between the stop portion and the sliding arm.

[0011] Furthermore, a fixing groove is provided on the side of the middle arm near the first end wall, and a groove is provided on the rubber core, and the first rotating shaft rotates within the space formed by the groove and the fixing groove.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting an avoidance groove on the rubber core, which cooperates with the operating part on the cover component, and by setting a spring arm on the fixing member to further limit the two ends of the cover component, the cover component can be further prevented from detaching from the rubber core when opening and closing, thus ensuring the opening and closing stability of the cover component. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vertical flip connector cover component when it is fastened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vertical flip connector cover component when it is opened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the vertical flip connector cover component in the embodiment of this utility model when it is fastened and opened;

[0016] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the vertical flip connector cover in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the vertical flip connector in this embodiment of the present invention after the cover component has been removed;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vertical flip-top connector fixing component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vertical flip connector in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vertical flip connector cover component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Reference numerals: 10-core, 20-terminal, 30-cover component, 40-fixing component, 50-FPC cable, 60-PCB board, 101-slot, 102-middle clearance groove, 1020-block, 103-end clearance groove, 201-signal terminal, 202-ground terminal, 301-operating part, 3010-protruding ridge, 302-locking part, 303-first rotating shaft, 304 (304')-second rotating shaft, 401-spring arm, 402-connecting arm, 403-first end wall, 404-second end wall, 405-middle arm, 4050-abutment part, 4051-fixing groove, 406-sliding arm. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] This application provides a vertical flip-top connector, solving the technical problem of connector covers easily loosening and falling off during use in the prior art. It should be noted that in this application, the direction of the cover component relative to the core is front, front end, or forward, and the opposite direction is rear, rear end, or rearward; the direction of the FPC cable relative to the core is up, above, upper side, upper end, top, top tip, or top, and the opposite direction is down, below, lower side, lower end, bottom, bottom tip, or bottom.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-2 A vertical flip-top connector includes: a core 10, multiple terminals 20, a cover component 30, and a pair of fixing members 40. The upper end face of the core 10 has a slot 101 for inserting an FPC cable. The terminals 20 are evenly held within the core 10 with the length direction of the core as the arrangement direction, and their bottoms are soldered to a PCB board 60. Specifically, as shown... Figure 4Terminal 20 includes signal terminal 201 and ground terminal 202. Signal terminal 201 and ground terminal 202 are evenly arranged on both sides of slot 101 inside core 10, and their contact portion (not shown in the figure) is exposed inside slot 101 for elastic contact with FPC cable to achieve electrical connection.

[0026] Reference Figure 4 , Figures 7-9 The cover component 30 is inserted into the front surface of the core 10 and opens and closes by rotation. Specifically, the cover component 30 has two rotating shafts at both ends along its length. The rotating shafts include a first rotating shaft 303 and a second rotating shaft 304 (open state 304'). The upper surface of the core 10 is provided with a central relief groove 102 where it meets the front surface. The two ends of the central relief groove 102 are provided with locking blocks 1020. The cover component 30 has an upwardly protruding operating part 301 in the middle. The two ends of the operating part 302 are provided with protruding ridges 3010. When the cover component 30 is fastened to the core 10, the operating part 301 is engaged in the central relief groove 102, and the protruding ridges 3010 are located inside the locking blocks 1020. Two end clearance grooves 103 are provided at both ends where the upper surface of the core 10 meets the front surface. The cover component 30 has locking parts 302 on both sides along its length. When the cover component 30 is fastened, the locking parts 302 engage with the end clearance grooves 103. By providing clearance grooves on the core, which cooperate with the operating parts and locking parts on the cover component, the stability between the connector and the FPC cable is ensured, solving the problem of loosening and detachment of existing connectors under vibration and external force.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 , Figures 5-6 The fastener 40 is inserted at both ends of the rubber core 10 along its length and includes multiple upright support arms. To better secure the cover component 30, a spring arm 401 is added to the upper end of the fastener 40. The spring arm 401 bends from the top of the fastener 40 and extends towards the front surface of the rubber core 10. When the cover component 30 is in the latched state, the spring arm 401 further limits the locking part 302 within the end relief groove 103. (Refer to...) Figure 6The support arm includes a connecting arm 402 extending horizontally above the fixing member 40, and two end arms extending downward from both ends of the connecting arm 402, specifically a first end wall 403 and a second end wall 404. A middle arm 405 is provided between the two end arms, and a sliding arm 406 with a certain curvature extends from the second end wall 404 to the middle arm 405. The free end of the sliding arm 406 is in an upright state and parallel to the middle arm 405. The middle part of the middle arm 405 is provided with a guide to the core 10. The extended abutment portion 4050 is used to secure the cover component 30 when it is closed. The second rotating shaft 304 is positioned between the abutment portion 4050 and the sliding arm 406. A fixing groove 4051 is provided on the side of the middle arm 405 near the first end wall 403, and a groove 104 is provided on the rubber core 10. The first rotating shaft 303 rotates within the space enclosed by the groove 104 and the fixing groove 4051. When the cover component 30 is opened, the second rotating shaft 304 slides from the upper end to the lower end of the sliding arm 406. The fixing groove 4051 in the middle arm of the fastener 40 and the groove 104 in the rubber core restrict the cover component 30 from both the upper and lower sides, placing the rotating shaft of the cover component 30 in the groove 104. This prevents the cover component 30 from detaching from the rubber core 10 during opening and closing, ensuring the stability of the cover component 30 during opening and closing.

[0028] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0029] The embodiments described above merely illustrate the implementation of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A stand-up flip connector characterized by, The utility model relates to a FPC connector, comprising: a rubber core, the upper end surface of which is provided with a slot for FPC flat cable insertion; a plurality of terminals held in the rubber core in the length direction of the rubber core; a cover member fitted on the front surface of the rubber core and opened and closed in a rotary manner; a pair of fixing members fitted on both ends of the rubber core in the length direction, comprising a plurality of upright support arms, both ends of the cover member being provided with two rotary shafts, which rotate between the support arms; wherein the front surface of the rubber core is provided with a middle avoiding slot at the upper end, the cover member is provided with a protruding operation part at the middle part, and when the cover member is buckled on the rubber core, the operation part is clamped in the middle avoiding slot.

2. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 1, wherein: Both ends of the middle avoiding slot are provided with clamping blocks, both ends of the operation part are provided with protruding ridges, and when the cover member is buckled, the ridges are clamped on the inner side of the clamping blocks.

3. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 1, wherein: Both sides of the upper end of the front surface of the rubber core are provided with two end avoiding slots, and both sides of the length direction of the cover member are provided with upward protruding clamping parts, and when the cover member is buckled, the clamping parts are clamped in the end avoiding slots.

4. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 3, wherein: The upper end of the fixing member is provided with a spring arm, the spring arm is bent from the top end of the fixing member and extends to the front surface of the rubber core, and when the cover member is buckled, the spring arm limits the clamping parts in the end avoiding slots.

5. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 1, wherein: The support arm comprises a transverse connecting arm above the fixing member, a first end arm and a second end arm extending downward from both ends of the connecting arm, a middle arm between the first end arm and the second end arm, a sliding arm with a certain curvature extending from the second end wall to the middle arm, and the free end of the sliding arm is parallel to the middle arm.

6. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 5, wherein: The rotary shafts on the cover member comprise a first rotary shaft and a second rotary shaft, the first rotary shaft rotates along the center, and when the cover member is opened and closed, the second rotary shaft slides along the sliding arm.

7. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 6, wherein: The middle part of the middle arm is provided with a contact part extending to the inside of the rubber core, and when the cover member is buckled, the second rotary shaft is placed between the contact part and the sliding arm.

8. The stand-up flip cover connector of claim 5, wherein: The middle arm is provided with a fixing slot near the first end wall side, the rubber core is provided with a groove, and the first rotary shaft rotates in the space formed by the groove and the fixing slot.

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