Elastic connector and elastic connector assembly
By designing the flexible connector's sleeve structure and flexible connection components, the problems of poor connector current carrying capacity and insufficient stability were solved, achieving higher connection reliability and space utilization efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN XINWEIXING ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing connectors have poor current carrying capacity and are prone to momentary interruption during long-term use, and they are difficult to meet the stability and reliability requirements of electronic devices in a limited space.
A flexible connector is designed, which optimizes the internal space structure and enhances connection stability and current carrying capacity by using a sleeve structure between the first connector and the second connector, combined with a flexible connection component including a spring, a first contact and a second contact.
It improves the connection reliability of the connector, prevents momentary interruptions, reduces poor contact caused by vibration, enhances the current carrying capacity, and optimizes space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic connectors, and in particular to a flexible connector and a flexible connector assembly. Background Technology
[0002] Connectors are widely used in various electronic devices to achieve functions such as signal transmission and power transmission. However, as electronic devices develop towards miniaturization and high performance, higher requirements are placed on the stability, reliability, durability, and space utilization of connectors. Existing connectors, during long-term use, suffer from problems such as poor current handling capacity, susceptibility to momentary interruptions, and easy breakage of internal connections, leading to poor contact. Furthermore, they are difficult to meet the internal space requirements of electronic devices in some limited spaces. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the internal structure of existing connectors. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible connector and a flexible connector assembly, which aims to solve the technical problems of poor current carrying capacity, easy instantaneous breakage, and limited internal space of electronic devices in the prior art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this application provides a resilient connector, comprising:
[0005] A first connector, wherein the first connector is provided with a first receiving cavity;
[0006] The second connector is provided with a second receiving cavity, wherein the first connector is at least partially sleeved within the second connector.
[0007] An elastic connecting component is disposed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, wherein one end of the elastic connecting component abuts against the first connecting member and the other end abuts against the second connecting member;
[0008] The first connector is configured to move closer to the second connector under external force or move away from the second connector under the elastic force of the elastic connecting assembly. The elastic connecting assembly includes a spring, a first contact disposed in the first receiving cavity, and a second contact disposed in the second receiving cavity. One end of the first contact abuts against the spring, and the other end of the first contact abuts against the inner wall of the first connector. One end of the second contact abuts against the spring, and the other end abuts against the second connector. The second contact includes a second contact body, which is a hollow tubular body, and the spring can be housed within the second contact body.
[0009] In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the first contact includes a first contact head and a first contact body connected to each other. The first contact head is configured to abut against the inner wall of the first connector, and the first contact body abuts against the spring member. This embodiment, by setting the first contact head to abut against the inner wall of the first connector, ensures a stable connection between the first contact and the first connector, and further improves the connection stability between the first contact and the first connector by abutting against the spring member with the first contact body.
[0010] In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the first receiving cavity includes a first sub-receiving cavity and a second sub-receiving cavity. The first contact is disposed in the first sub-receiving cavity and contacts the first connector, while the first contact body is disposed in the second sub-receiving cavity. This embodiment, by providing the first and second sub-receiving cavities, on the one hand, allows the first contact to form a good contact relationship with the inner wall of the first contact, improving the connection stability between the first contact and the first connector. On the other hand, providing two layers of receiving space allows the first contact and the first contact body to be fully housed within the first receiving cavity, and also accommodates part of the spring component, reducing the space occupied by the elastic connector and further optimizing the internal space structure of the elastic connector.
[0011] In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the second contact includes a second contact head and a second contact body connected to each other. The second contact head is disposed within the second receiving cavity and abuts against the inner wall of the second connecting member, while the second contact body abuts against the spring member. This embodiment, by providing a second contact head and a second contact body, ensures that the second contact can form a stable connection with the second connecting member through the second contact head and a good contact and connection with the spring member through the second contact body, thereby improving the connection reliability between the second contact and the second connecting member.
[0012] In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the diameter of the tubular body is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity, and the diameter of the opening of the second receiving cavity is larger than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity. By setting the second contact body as a hollow tubular body, the spring can be housed in the second contact body, reducing the space occupied by the elastic connector and further optimizing the internal space structure of the elastic connector; the diameter of the tubular body is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity, allowing the tubular body to enter the first receiving cavity; the diameter of the opening of the second receiving cavity is larger than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity, allowing the first connector and the second connector to directly contact and form a connection, thereby enabling the first connector and the second connector to form an electrical connection when external power is input, realizing the transmission of current or voltage between the first connector and the second connector.
[0013] A second aspect of this application provides a resilient connector assembly, comprising the resilient connector and a connecting bracket as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the resilient connector is disposed on the connecting bracket.
[0014] In one implementation of the second aspect of this application, the resilient connector assembly includes at least two resilient connectors, and the connecting bracket is provided with a connecting portion corresponding to the number of resilient connectors, the connecting portion being connected to a second connecting member of the resilient connector.
[0015] In one implementation of the second aspect of this application, a fixing part is provided on the outer wall of the second connector, and the fixing part is used to fix the second connector on the connector.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the elastic connector provided by this utility model has the following advantages: the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other by a sleeve, which simplifies the structure and volume of the elastic connector and makes the elastic connector occupy less space. By setting the elastic connection component, the two ends of the elastic connection component abut against the first connector and the second connector respectively. The elastic connection component can control the connection speed and connection stability of the elastic connector, prevent it from vibrating due to rapid expansion and contraction, and avoid instantaneous disconnection of the internal connection of the elastic connector, thereby improving the connection reliability of the elastic connector. Furthermore, by setting the elastic connection component and increasing the internal resistance, the current carrying capacity of the elastic connector is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the elastic connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the elastic connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of the elastic connection component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another component of the elastic connection assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first connecting member provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is another longitudinal cross-sectional view of the first connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is another longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the elastic connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second connector and the second contact member provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic connector assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the elastic connector assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0029] First connector 10; first receiving cavity 110; first sub-receiving cavity 111; second sub-receiving cavity 112; second connector 20; second receiving cavity 21; fixing part 22; elastic connecting assembly 30; first contact 31; first contact 311; first contact body 312; second contact 32; second contact 321; second contact body 322; spring 33; connecting bracket 40; connecting part 41. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the utility model objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0031] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.
[0032] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0033] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.
[0034] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "if" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "when," "once," "in response to determination," or "in response to detection." Similarly, the phrase "if determined" or "if [the described condition or event] is detected" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "once determined," "in response to determination," "once [the described condition or event] is detected," or "in response to detection of [the described condition or event]."
[0035] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0036] 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.
[0037] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 The first aspect of this application provides a resilient connector, comprising:
[0039] First connector 10;
[0040] The second connector 20, wherein the first connector 10 is at least partially sleeved within the second connector 20;
[0041] An elastic connecting component 30 is disposed between the first connecting member 10 and the second connecting member 20. One end of the elastic connecting component 30 abuts against the first connecting member 10, and the other end abuts against the second connecting member 20.
[0042] The first connector 10 is configured to move closer to the second connector 20 under the action of an external force or move away from the second connector 20 under the action of the elastic force of the elastic connection component 30.
[0043] Compared with the prior art, the resilient connector provided in this embodiment of the utility model has the following advantages: the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connected to each other by a sleeve, which simplifies the structure and volume of the resilient connector and makes the space occupied by the resilient connector smaller. By setting the resilient connection component 30, the two ends of the resilient connection component 30 respectively abut against the first connector 10 and the second connector 20. The resilient connection component 30 can control the connection speed and connection stability of the resilient connector, prevent it from vibrating due to rapid expansion and contraction, and avoid instantaneous disconnection of the internal connection of the resilient connector, thereby improving the connection reliability of the resilient connector. Furthermore, by setting the resilient connection component 30 and increasing the internal resistance, the current carrying capacity of the resilient connector is improved.
[0044] Furthermore, the first connector 10 is made of an alloy material that is wear-resistant and has excellent electrical conductivity. The first connector 10 includes a needle shaft with a spherical top end to increase the contact area between the needle shaft and the mating part and reduce wear.
[0045] Please refer to them together. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the elastic connection assembly 30 includes a spring 33 and a first contact 31. The first connector 10 is provided with a first receiving cavity 110, and the first contact 31 is disposed within the first receiving cavity 110. One end of the first contact 31 abuts against the spring 33, and the other end of the first contact 31 abuts against the inner wall of the first connector 10. In this embodiment, by providing the spring 33, when the first connector 10 or the second connector 20 of the elastic connector is subjected to external force, the spring 33 generates resistance that prevents the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 from approaching each other, thereby controlling the connection speed and connection stability of the elastic connector and preventing poor contact caused by vibration due to rapid expansion and contraction. In this embodiment, by providing the first receiving cavity 110, the first contact 31 is housed within the first receiving cavity 110, simplifying the volume and structure of the elastic connector, thereby making the elastic connector occupy less space.
[0046] Please refer to Figure 4 As a preferred embodiment, the first contact 31 is an inner shaft. The first contact 31 includes a first contact 311 and a first contact body 312 connected to each other. The first contact 311 and the first contact body 312 are integrally formed and together constitute the inner shaft. The first contact 311 is configured to abut against the inner wall of the first connecting member 10, and the first contact body 312 abuts against the spring member 33. In this embodiment, by setting the first contact 311 to abut against the inner wall of the first connecting member 10, a stable connection is formed between the first contact 31 and the first connecting member 10, and the first contact body 312 of the first contact 31 abuts against the spring member 33, further improving the connection stability between the first contact 31 and the first connecting member 10.
[0047] Please refer to Figure 6 In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the first receiving cavity 110 includes a first sub-receiving cavity 111 and a second sub-receiving cavity 112. The first contact 311 is disposed in the first sub-receiving cavity 111 and contacts the first connector 10, and the first contact body 312 is disposed in the second sub-receiving cavity 112. This embodiment, by providing the first sub-receiving cavity 111 and the second receiving cavity 112, on the one hand, allows the first contact 311 to form a good contact relationship with the inner wall of the first contact 31, improving the connection stability between the first contact 31 and the first connector 10. On the other hand, providing two layers of receiving space allows the first contact 311 and the first contact body 312 to be fully housed within the first receiving cavity 110, and at least a portion of the spring member 33 can be housed, reducing the space occupied by the elastic connector and further optimizing the internal space structure of the elastic connector.
[0048] Please refer to them together. Figure 3 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the elastic connection assembly 30 includes a second contact 32, the second connector 20 is provided with a second receiving cavity 21, the second contact 32 is disposed in the second receiving cavity 21, one end of the second contact 32 abuts against the spring member 33, and the other end abuts against the second connector 20. Preferably, the second connector 20 is a needle tube with the second receiving cavity 21 formed inside. This embodiment reduces the space occupied by the elastic connector by providing the second receiving cavity 21 to accommodate the second contact 32, further optimizing the internal space structure of the elastic connector.
[0049] As a preferred embodiment, the second contact element 32 is an inner tube, such as... Figure 8As shown, the second contact 32 includes a second contact 321 and a second contact body 322 connected to each other. The second contact 321 and the second contact body 322 are integrally formed, and the second contact 321 and the second contact body 322 constitute the inner tube, as shown. Figure 7 As shown, the second contact 321 is disposed within the second receiving cavity 21 and abuts against the inner wall of the second connecting member 20, while the second contact body 322 abuts against the spring member 33. This embodiment, by providing the second contact 321 and the second contact body 322, ensures that the second contact member 32 can form a stable connection with the second connecting member 20 through the second contact 321 and a good contact and connection with the spring member 33 through the second contact body 322, thereby improving the connection reliability between the second contact member 32 and the second connecting member 20.
[0050] In one implementation of the first aspect of this application, the second contact body 322 is a hollow tubular body. The diameter of the tubular body is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity 110, and the diameter of the opening of the second receiving cavity 21 is larger than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity 110. By setting the second contact body 322 as a hollow tubular body, the spring member 33 can be housed in the second contact body 322, reducing the space occupied by the elastic connector and further optimizing the internal space structure of the elastic connector. The diameter of the tubular body is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity 110, allowing the tubular body to enter the first receiving cavity. The diameter of the opening of the second receiving cavity 21 is larger than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity 110, allowing the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 to directly contact and form a connection. This enables the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 to form an electrical connection when external power is input, realizing the transmission of current or voltage between the first connector 10 and the second connector 20.
[0051] Furthermore, the flexible connector includes a housing made of high-strength, high-temperature-resistant insulating material, and is rectangular in shape. The bottom of the housing has multiple fixing pins for securing the flexible connector to a circuit board or other electronic device. Heat dissipation grooves are provided on both sides of the housing to enhance the connector's heat dissipation performance. The first connector 10 and / or the second connector 20 are disposed within the housing. The inner surfaces of the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are coated with a lubricating layer to reduce frictional resistance during spring movement.
[0052] Furthermore, the resilient connector includes a sealing cap disposed on the top of the housing. The sealing cap is made of rubber material and has good sealing performance, preventing dust, moisture and other impurities from entering the housing and affecting the normal operation of the resilient connector.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 9 The second aspect of this application provides a resilient connector assembly, including the resilient connector and the connecting bracket 40 described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the resilient connector is disposed on the connecting bracket 40.
[0054] Please refer to Figure 10 In one implementation of the second aspect of this application, the resilient connector assembly includes at least two resilient connectors. The connecting bracket 40 is provided with connecting portions 41 corresponding to the number of resilient connectors, and the connecting portions 41 are connected to the second connecting members 20 of the resilient connectors. The connecting bracket 40 has openings at both ends to facilitate the insertion of the resilient connectors into the connecting bracket 40 along the openings. Preferably, the connecting bracket 40 is made of a core material to ensure good flexibility and facilitate connection with the resilient connectors.
[0055] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 In one implementation of the second aspect of this application, a fixing part 22 is provided on the outer wall of the second connector 20. The fixing part 22 is used to fix the second connector 20 on the connecting part 41. The fixing part 22 includes two limiting rings, which are arranged parallel to each other on the outer wall of the second connector 20. When the elastic connector is inserted into the connecting part 41 along the two openings of the connecting bracket 40, the two limiting rings can be snapped onto the connecting bracket 40, thereby realizing the installation of the elastic connector.
[0056] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.
[0057] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0058] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
[0059] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A resilient connector, characterized in that, include: A first connector, wherein the first connector is provided with a first receiving cavity; The second connector is provided with a second receiving cavity, wherein the first connector is at least partially sleeved within the second connector. An elastic connecting component is disposed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, wherein one end of the elastic connecting component abuts against the first connecting member and the other end abuts against the second connecting member; The first connector is configured to move closer to the second connector under external force or move away from the second connector under the elastic force of the elastic connecting assembly. The elastic connecting assembly includes a spring, a first contact disposed in the first receiving cavity, and a second contact disposed in the second receiving cavity. One end of the first contact abuts against the spring, and the other end of the first contact abuts against the inner wall of the first connector. One end of the second contact abuts against the spring, and the other end abuts against the second connector. The second contact includes a second contact body, which is a hollow tubular body, and the spring can be housed within the second contact body.
2. The resilient connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first contact includes a first contact head and a first contact body that are connected to each other. The first contact head is configured to abut against the inner wall of the first connector, and the first contact body abuts against the spring member.
3. The resilient connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first receiving cavity includes a first sub-receiving cavity and a second sub-receiving cavity. The first contact is disposed in the first sub-receiving cavity and contacts the first connector. The first contact body is disposed in the second sub-receiving cavity.
4. The resilient connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second contact includes a second contact head and a second contact body that are connected to each other. The second contact head is disposed in the second receiving cavity and abuts against the inner wall of the second connector. The second contact body abuts against the spring member.
5. The resilient connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The diameter of the tubular body is smaller than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity, and the diameter of the opening of the second receiving cavity is larger than the diameter of the opening of the first receiving cavity.
6. A resilient connector assembly, characterized in that, The invention includes the resilient connector and the connecting bracket as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein the resilient connector is disposed on the connecting bracket.
7. The resilient connector assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The resilient connector assembly includes at least two resilient connectors, and the connecting bracket is provided with a connecting portion corresponding to the number of resilient connectors, the connecting portion being connected to a second connecting member of the resilient connector.
8. The resilient connector assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer wall of the second connector is provided with a fixing part, which is used to fix the second connector on the connector.