Separable locking module of connector

By combining guide blocks, guide posts, and locking blocks, the problems of poor stability and cumbersome disassembly of connectors in vehicle systems are solved, enabling stable connection and convenient disassembly of connectors in high-frequency vibration environments.

CN224097114UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07FCI CONNECTORS DONGGUAN
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-04-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing connectors in automotive systems suffer from poor stability, cumbersome disassembly, and poor compatibility due to the lack of locking modules.

Method used

The connector employs a detachable locking module, which includes a combination design of guide blocks, guide posts, locking blocks, and screws. The guide and screw connections improve the stability of the connector and allow for unilateral removal.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and ease of operation of the connector in the vehicle environment, reduces gaps caused by vibration, and simplifies the disassembly process.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224097114U_ABST
    Figure CN224097114U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of locking modules, and discloses a separable locking module of a connector, which comprises a back plate end PCB (printed circuit board) and a current and signal contact elastic sheet mounted in the middle of the right side of the back plate end PCB, and the locking module formed by mutual matching of a leading block, a leading column, a locking block and the like is used for mounting the connectors. The possibility that gaps are generated due to vibration of the backboard end PCB, the daughter card end PCB and the locking module can be reduced through connection of the screws, the system stability is improved, and in the working process, the screws can reinforce the matching state of the connector, so that the system PCB is fastened through the locking module when the connector is under vehicle-mounted high-frequency vibration and mechanical impact, and the system stability is improved. In the dismounting process, the screw can be loosened from the single side of the daughter card end, the mutual matching state of the two PCBs is released, the operation is convenient and fast, and the use effect is better.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of locking modules, specifically a detachable locking module for a connector. Background Technology

[0002] For situations where the PCB of the connector's backplane is fixed to the vehicle system and there is no operating space on the back of the backplane due to space limitations in the vehicle, a detachable locking module has been developed.

[0003] The existing connectors lack a locking module, resulting in poor stability between connectors and cumbersome disassembly and assembly. Furthermore, their poor mating performance reduces the effectiveness of the device.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a detachable locking module for the connector to address the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a detachable locking module for a connector to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a detachable locking module for a connector, comprising a backplane PCB and a current and signal contact spring installed at the middle of the right side of the backplane PCB. A daughter card PCB is installed on the right side of the current and signal contact spring, and guide blocks are respectively attached to the right side of the backplane PCB near the front and rear sides. Locking blocks are respectively attached to the right side of the guide blocks, and the bottom of the locking blocks is respectively attached to the daughter card PCB.

[0007] Preferably, the guide block has a plurality of threaded holes A at equal intervals, and the back plate PCB has threaded holes B corresponding to the middle threaded hole at the front and rear sides, respectively. The threaded holes B and the inner cavities of the adjacent threaded holes A are threaded through and fitted with screws A.

[0008] Preferably, guide posts are fixedly installed on the right side of the guide block near the center, and guide holes matching the guide posts are opened on the locking block, with the outer side of the guide posts being inserted into the inner cavity of the adjacent guide holes.

[0009] Preferably, the guide block is provided with a foolproof design on the right side near the top.

[0010] Preferably, the locking block has a foolproof groove on its left side near the top for foolproof design insertion.

[0011] Preferably, the locking block has screw holes on its left side near the top and bottom, and screws B are threaded through the screw holes and adjacent threaded holes A.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the locking block is provided with screw holes A, and the front and rear sides of the sub-card PCB are provided with screw holes B corresponding to screw holes A. Screws C are threaded through the screw holes A and adjacent screw holes B.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The locking module, consisting of interlocking blocks, pins, and locking blocks, facilitates the installation of connectors. The screw connection reduces the possibility of gaps between the backplane PCB, daughter card PCB, and locking module caused by vibration, improving system stability. Furthermore, the guide pins provide guidance during mating, and the screws reinforce the connector mating during operation. Even under high-frequency vibrations and mechanical shocks in automotive applications, the system PCB maintains stable contact and normal operation through the locking module's tightness. During disassembly, the screws can be loosened from one side of the daughter card to release the mating between the two PCBs, making operation convenient and improving performance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the unfolded present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a right-side perspective view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top perspective view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Backplane PCB; 2. Current and signal contact springs; 3. Daughter card PCB; 4. Guide block; 5. Guide post; 6. Foolproof design; 7. Locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 A detachable locking module for a connector includes a backplane PCB1 and a current and signal contact spring 2 installed at the middle right side of the backplane PCB1. A daughter card PCB3 is installed on the right side of the current and signal contact spring 2. Guide blocks 4 are attached to the right side of the backplane PCB1 near the front and rear sides, and locking blocks 7 are attached to the right side of the guide blocks 4. The bottom of the locking blocks 7 is attached to the daughter card PCB3. The guide blocks 4 and locking blocks 7 can lock the backplane PCB1 and the daughter card PCB3, resulting in high stability.

[0024] Guide posts 5 are fixedly installed on the right side of the guide block 4 near the middle, and guide holes matching the guide posts 5 are opened on the locking block 7. The outer side of the guide posts 5 is inserted into the inner cavity of the adjacent guide holes, which guides the guide block 4 and the locking block 7 to the left and right when they are locked and inserted, which helps to better lock the back board PCB1 and the daughter card PCB3.

[0025] The guide block 4 is equipped with a foolproof design 6 on the right side near the top, which further improves the guiding function and makes the operation clear and convenient.

[0026] The left side of the locking block 7 near the top is provided with a foolproof groove for the plug-in of the foolproof design 6, which facilitates the further development of the work.

[0027] In this embodiment: When installing the backplate PCB1 and the daughter card PCB3, they can be fitted together. In addition, the guide block 4 and the locking block 7 will also fit together. When they fit together, the guide post 5 plays a guiding role, which helps to improve the efficiency of mating. The foolproof design 6 and the foolproof groove can further improve the guiding effect. At the same time, the operation is simple and does not require complicated steps, so as to achieve rapid mating.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] This embodiment is an improvement upon embodiment 1. For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-5The guide block 4 has several threaded holes A at equal intervals, and the back plate PCB1 has threaded holes B corresponding to the middle threaded holes on the front and rear sides. The threaded holes B and the inner cavities of the adjacent threaded holes A are threaded through and screws A are installed.

[0030] The locking block 7 has screw holes on its left side near the top and bottom, and screws B are installed through the screw holes and adjacent threaded holes A.

[0031] Screw holes A are respectively opened at the bottom of locking block 7, and screw holes B corresponding to screw holes A are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the sub-card end PCB3. Screws C are threaded through screw holes A and adjacent screw holes B.

[0032] In this embodiment: screw A serves to install the guide block 4 and the backplate PCB1, while screw B secures the locking block 7 and guide block 4 when they are in contact. Screw C facilitates the fixing of the locking block 7 and the sub-card PCB3. The use of screws A, B, and C reduces the possibility of gaps arising from vibration between the backplate PCB1, sub-card PCB3, guide block 4, and locking block 7, thus improving system stability. Furthermore, this locking mechanism using screws A, B, and C significantly enhances the stability between the connectors, allowing for unilateral removal from the sub-card PCB3. This ensures connection stability while facilitating installation and removal, separating the guide block 4, locking block 7, and connectors, and improving the flexibility of product arrangement.

[0033] Working Principle: During use, when installing the backplate PCB1 and daughter card PCB3, they are brought into a close-fitting configuration. This also causes the guide block 4 and locking block 7 to align. The guide post 5 guides the assembly during this process, improving mating efficiency. The foolproof design 6 and foolproof groove further enhance the guiding effect. Operation is simple, requiring no complicated steps, enabling rapid mating. Screw A secures the guide block 4 to the backplate PCB1, while screw B locks the locking block 7 and guide block 4 in place. The installation of screw C facilitates the fixation between locking block 7 and sub-card PCB3. The installation of screws A, B, and C reduces the possibility of gaps caused by vibration between backplate PCB1, sub-card PCB3, guide block 4, and locking block 7, thus improving system stability. In addition, this locking mechanism significantly enhances the stability between connectors. It allows for unilateral removal from sub-card PCB3, ensuring connection stability while facilitating installation and removal. It also separates guide block 4, locking block 7 from the connector, improving the flexibility of product arrangement.

[0034] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable locking module for a connector, comprising a backplane PCB (1) and a current and signal contact spring (2) mounted on the middle right side of the backplane PCB (1), characterized in that: The right side of the current and signal contact spring (2) is equipped with a sub-card end PCB (3), and the right side of the back plate end PCB (1) is respectively attached to the front and rear sides with guide blocks (4), and the right side of the guide blocks (4) is respectively attached to the locking blocks (7), and the bottom of the locking blocks (7) is respectively attached to the sub-card end PCB (3).

2. The detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide block (4) has several threaded holes A at equal intervals, and the back plate PCB (1) has threaded holes B corresponding to the middle threaded holes on the front and rear sides. The threaded holes B and the inner cavities of the adjacent threaded holes A are threaded through and screws A are installed.

3. The detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide posts (5) are fixedly installed on the right side of the guide block (4) near the middle, and guide holes matching the guide posts (5) are opened on the locking block (7). The outer side of the guide posts (5) is inserted into the inner cavity of the adjacent guide holes.

4. The detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide block (4) is provided with a foolproof design (6) on the right side near the top.

5. A detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking block (7) has a foolproof groove on its left side near the top for the insertion of the foolproof design (6).

6. A detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking block (7) has screw holes on its left side near the top and bottom, and screws B are installed through the screw holes and adjacent threaded holes A.

7. A detachable locking module for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the locking block (7) is provided with screw holes A, and the front and rear sides of the sub-card end PCB (3) are provided with screw holes B corresponding to screw holes A. Screws C are threaded through the screw holes A and adjacent screw holes B.