Novel modular connector

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel modular connector, and relates to the field of connectors, the novel modular connector comprises a fixed female header and a plurality of movable female headers which are mutually spliced, the outer sides of the fixed female header and the movable female headers are provided with limiting grooves, and one side, close to the surface of each limiting groove, of each movable female header is fixedly connected with a limiting plate matched with the corresponding limiting groove in size. According to the utility model, through the use of the tenon-and-mortise structures of the limiting grooves and the limiting plates, each row of the female headers is detachable, a user can flexibly adjust the number of rows of the female headers according to actual needs, and when one row of pins is damaged, the pins are not damaged, so that the pins are not damaged. The damaged pins can be replaced independently, the whole female header does not need to be replaced, and the fixed female header and the movable female header can be prevented from being separated after being touched by mistake in the using process through the use of the auxiliary frame, the first sliding rod and the second sliding rod.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a novel modular connector. Background Technology

[0002] A female connector is a type of connector used to connect, secure, and position electronic components. It is made of metal and includes a housing, pins, and insertion pins. The housing provides structural support and protection for the internal pins, while the pins and insertion pins are electrically isolated by an insulator. The principle of a female connector is based on the electrical connection between the insertion pins and the securing pins, enabling the transmission of current and signals between different electronic components.

[0003] Header pins are usually used in conjunction with pin headers. Currently, header pins come in different types, and the number of pin headers is fixed and cannot be changed. In actual use, different products require different numbers of pin headers. When users change the required number of pin headers, they need to purchase header pins of the corresponding specifications, which is inconvenient. When the user's design is a non-standard part, it is difficult to find the corresponding header pin for connection. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue of a fixed and unchangeable number of female connectors, this application provides a novel modular connector.

[0005] The novel modular connector provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A novel modular connector includes a fixed female connector and several interlocking movable female connectors. Both the fixed and movable female connectors have locating grooves on their outer sides. A locating plate adapted to the size of the locating groove is fixedly connected to the side of the movable female connector near the locating groove. Auxiliary components for improving the installation stability of the fixed and movable female connectors are provided on their exterior.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when the pins of one row of movable sockets are damaged, the damaged pins can be replaced individually without replacing the entire socket. The auxiliary components can fix and protect the fixed and movable sockets, preventing them from being accidentally touched and separated during use, thus ensuring stable transmission between electronic components.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting plate is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove, and the movable females are all connected end to end to each other through the limiting groove and the limiting plate.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the use of the tenon and mortise structure of the limiting groove and the limiting plate makes each row of the nut detachable.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary component includes an auxiliary frame that is detachably installed on the surfaces of the fixed nut and the movable nut. A first sliding groove, a second sliding groove, and a third sliding groove are provided through the interior of both sides of the auxiliary frame. A first sliding rod, a sliding plate, and a second sliding rod are slidably connected inside the first sliding groove, the second sliding groove, and the third sliding groove, respectively. A movable frame is fixedly connected to the end of the first sliding rod, the sliding plate, and the second sliding rod away from the auxiliary frame.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the auxiliary component can be flexibly adapted according to the number of active females, and can be fixed for different numbers of females.

[0012] Preferably, the first slide groove and the third slide groove are located at both ends of the second slide groove, and the first slide groove and the third slide groove extend to the outer surfaces of the fixed nut and the movable nut.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the first slide bar is located on the upper surface of the fixed nut and the movable nut, which is used to prevent the fixed nut and the movable nut from having different heights.

[0014] Preferably, rubber pads are provided on the side of the first slide rod and the second slide rod near the surface of the fixed nut and the movable nut, respectively.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the rubber pad is used to increase the friction between the movable nut and the first and second slide rods, thereby improving the fixing force on the fixed nut and the movable nut.

[0016] Preferably, the slide plate has an inner cavity at one end inside the auxiliary frame, a fixing post is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity, a spring plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing post, and limit posts are fixedly connected to both ends of the spring plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring plate is used to control the position of the limiting post and control the stuck state of the moving frame.

[0018] Preferably, the inner wall of the inner cavity is symmetrically provided with a first circular groove that matches the size of the limiting post, and the inner wall of the second sliding groove is symmetrically provided with an array of second circular grooves, and the limiting post slides inside the first and second circular grooves.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the second circular grooves distributed in the array can be used to lock the moving frame in different positions.

[0020] Preferably, a return spring is fixedly connected inside the movable frame, and an abutment plate that slides inside the movable frame is fixedly connected to one end of the return spring away from the inner wall of the movable frame.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the contact plate is used to ensure a tight connection between the movable nut and the movable nut.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. By using the tenon and mortise structure of the limiting groove and limiting plate, each row of the nut can be disassembled. Users can flexibly adjust the number of rows of the nut according to actual needs. When one row of pins is damaged, the damaged pin can be replaced individually without replacing the entire nut.

[0024] 2. By using the auxiliary frame, the first slide bar, and the second slide bar, the fixed and movable nut can be fixed and protected, preventing them from being accidentally touched and separated during use, ensuring stable transmission between electronic components. With the help of the auxiliary components, the auxiliary frame and the movable frame can be flexibly adapted according to the number of movable nuts, and can fix different numbers of nuts. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an anatomical diagram of the fixed and movable nut of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the auxiliary frame and the movable frame in this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary components of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the reset spring in this application.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Fixed nut; 2. Limiting groove; 3. Movable nut; 4. Limiting plate;

[0031] 5. Auxiliary components; 51. Auxiliary frame; 52. First slide rail; 53. Second slide rail; 54. Third slide rail; 55. Moving frame; 56. First slide bar; 57. Slide plate;

[0032] 58. Second slide bar; 59. Inner cavity; 510. Fixed post; 511. Spring plate; 512. Limiting post; 513. First circular groove; 514. Second circular groove; 515. Return spring; 516. Contact plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0034] This application discloses a novel modular connector.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 A novel modular connector includes a fixed female connector 1 and several interconnected movable female connectors 3. Both the outer center of the fixed female connector 1 and the outer center of the movable female connectors 3 have through-hole limiting grooves 2. A limiting plate 4 is fixedly mounted on the side of the movable female connector 3 near the limiting groove 2. The limiting plate 4 is movably inserted into the limiting groove 2. The dimensions of the limiting plate 4 and the limiting groove 2 are matched without gaps. The use of the tenon and mortise structure of the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4 improves the connection stability between the fixed female connector 1 and the movable female connector 3. The use of the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4 makes the connection between the fixed female connector 1 and the movable female connector 3 more stable. The movable nut 3 and the removable nut 3 can only move up and down, limiting their range of movement. The limiting plate 4 and the limiting groove 2 on the removable nut 3 are located on both sides of the removable nut 3. The fixed nut 1 and the removable nut 3 are provided with auxiliary components 5 on their exterior. The auxiliary components 5 are used to improve the stability of the installation of the fixed nut 1 and the removable nut 3. The limiting plate 4 is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove 2. The fixed nut 1 and one of the removable nut 3 are connected to each other through the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4. Each removable nut 3 is connected to each other end to end through the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4.

[0036] Users take out the required number of movable nut 3, insert the limiting plate 4 of each movable nut 3 into the limiting groove 2 of the adjacent movable nut 3, and then insert the limiting plate 4 at the head end of the assembled movable nut 3 into the limiting groove 2 of the fixed nut 1 to complete the installation of the nut. In this way, the detachable nut does not need to be purchased separately for different numbers of nut rows. Only one set of nut with detachable design can meet a variety of needs.

[0037] Reference Figure 3The auxiliary component 5 includes an auxiliary frame 51 that is detachably mounted on the surfaces of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3. A first sliding groove 52, a second sliding groove 53, and a third sliding groove 54 are provided inside both sides of the auxiliary frame 51. The first sliding groove 52, the second sliding groove 53, and the third sliding groove 54 all penetrate the interior of the auxiliary frame 51. A first sliding rod 56 is slidably connected inside the first sliding groove 52; a sliding plate 57 is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove 53; and a second sliding rod 58 is slidably connected inside the third sliding groove 54. A movable frame 55 is fixedly connected to the end of the first sliding rod 56 away from the first sliding groove 52. A movable frame 55 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding plate 57 away from the second sliding groove 53. A movable frame 55 is fixedly connected to the end of the second sliding rod 58 away from the third sliding groove 54. The movable frame 55 is fixedly connected, so that when the movable frame 55 moves, the first slide rod 56, the slide plate 57 and the second slide rod 58 can be controlled to slide inside the first slide groove 52, the second slide groove 53 and the third slide groove 54 at the same time. The second slide groove 53 is located in the middle of one side of the auxiliary frame 51. The first slide groove 52 and the second slide groove 53 are located at the upper and lower ends of one side of the auxiliary frame 51, respectively. The first slide groove 52 and the third slide groove 54 extend to the outer surface of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3. A rubber pad is provided on the side of the first slide rod 56 near the surface of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3. A rubber pad is also provided on the side of the second slide rod 58 near the surface of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3. The rubber pad is used to increase friction and prevent the movable nut 3 from moving.

[0038] When the user changes the required number of movable nut 3, the user removes the unnecessary movable nut 3, the length of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 is shortened, and the user pushes the moving frame 55 with force. The moving frame 55 drives the first slide bar 56, the slide plate 57 and the second slide bar 58 to slide inside the first slide groove 52, the second slide groove 53 and the third slide groove 54 until the moving frame 55 can no longer move and stops. In this way, the auxiliary frame 51 and the moving frame 55 can be flexibly adapted according to the number of movable nut 3.

[0039] Reference Figure 4An inner cavity 59 is formed inside the end of the slide plate 57 away from the moving frame 55. A fixing post 510 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity 59. The fixing post 510 is located inside the inner cavity 59 near the inner wall of the slide plate 57. The middle part of the inner wall of the spring plate 511 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing post 510. Limiting posts 512 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the spring plate 511. A first circular groove 513 is symmetrically formed on the inner wall of the inner cavity 59. The first circular groove 513 is adapted to the size of the limiting post 512. A second groove 53 is symmetrically formed on the inner wall of the second groove. Two circular grooves 514 are arranged in an array on the inner wall of the second sliding groove 53. The distance between the two circular grooves 514 is set according to the width of the movable nut 3. The limiting post 512 slides inside the first circular groove 513 and also slides inside the second circular groove 514. The size of the second circular groove 514 is adapted to the size of the limiting post 512. The inner wall of the second circular groove 514 is inclined, and the end of the limiting post 512 located in the second circular groove 514 is also inclined. This makes it easier to adjust the position of the moving frame 55.

[0040] When the user adjusts the position of the movable frame 55, they push the movable frame 55 forcefully. The movable frame 55 moves the slide plate 57. The movement of the slide plate 57 causes the inclined surface of the limiting post 512 to abut against the inclined surface of the second circular groove 514. The limiting post 512 is forced to move away from the second circular groove 514. The limiting post 512 slides inside the first circular groove 513. The limiting post 512 presses the two ends of the spring plate 511 to deform it. When the movable frame 55 cannot move, the limiting post 512 is located in one of the second circular grooves 514. The elastic force of the spring plate 511 pushes the limiting post 512 into the interior of the second circular groove 514 to lock the movable frame 55. The movable frame 55 and the auxiliary frame 51 fix and protect the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3.

[0041] Reference Figure 5 The movable frame 55 is slidably connected to an abutment plate 516. A return spring 515 is fixedly connected between the inner wall of the abutment plate 516 and the inner wall of the movable frame 55. In this way, when the combined length of the movable nut 3 and the fixed nut 1 is shorter than the length of the auxiliary frame 51, the elastic force of the return spring 515 can keep the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 stable, and prevent gaps from appearing between the fixed nut 1, the movable nut 3 and the movable frame 55.

[0042] When the user pushes the slide plate 57 to the bottom of the second slide groove 53, a gap appears between the moving frame 55 and the movable nut 3. The spring force of the return spring 515 causes the abutment plate 516 to move to the tail end of the movable nut 3. The spring force of the return spring 515 pushes the movable nut 3 to make the movable nut 3 tightly connected with the movable nut 3.

[0043] The implementation principle of a novel modular connector in this application embodiment is as follows: the user splices the movable female 3 with each other through the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4 as needed. The fixed female 1 is connected to the first end of the spliced ​​movable female 3 through the limiting groove 2 and the limiting plate 4. When the user changes the required quantity, he / she only needs to move up and remove the unnecessary movable female 3. In this way, the user can flexibly adjust the number of female 3 rows according to actual needs.

[0044] After the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 are assembled, the user installs the detachable auxiliary component 5 on the surface of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3. The auxiliary frame 51 and the first slide bar 56 are parallel to and fit against the upper surface of the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 to prevent the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 from having uneven heights. The user moves the movable frame 55 to the end of the movable nut 3. The movement of the movable frame 55 will cause the slide plate 57 to move. The movement of the slide plate 57 will cause the first circular groove 513 to press against the inclined surface of the second circular groove 514 and squeeze the limiting post 512. After the first circular groove 513 leaves the interior of the second circular groove 514, the slide plate 57 slides inside the second sliding groove 53. After the movable frame 55 stops moving, the first circular groove 513 inserts into the interior of one of the second circular grooves 514.

[0045] When the moving frame 55 fails to fit with the tail end of the movable nut 3 after moving to the bottom, and a gap appears between the moving frame 55 and the movable nut 3, the elastic force of the return spring 515 will push the contact plate 516 to slide inside the moving frame 55 and fit with the tail end of the movable nut 3. The use of the auxiliary frame 51, the first slide bar 56, the second slide bar 58 and the return spring 515 improves the stability of the splicing of the movable nut 3 and prevents the fixed nut 1 and the movable nut 3 from being accidentally touched and separated during use.

[0046] The above are merely optional embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made to this disclosure by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A novel modular connector, characterized in that: It includes a fixed nut (1) and several movable nuts (3) that are spliced ​​together. The fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3) are provided with a limiting groove (2) on their outer sides. The movable nut (3) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (4) that is adapted to the size of the limiting groove (2) on the side of its surface near the limiting groove (2). The fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3) are provided with auxiliary components (5) to improve the installation stability of the fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3). The limiting plate (4) is inserted into the inside of the limiting groove (2), and the movable nuts (3) are all connected end to end to each other through the limiting groove (2) and the limiting plate (4); The auxiliary component (5) includes an auxiliary frame (51) that is detachably installed on the surfaces of the fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3). The auxiliary frame (51) has a first sliding groove (52), a second sliding groove (53) and a third sliding groove (54) that are opened through the interior of both sides. The first sliding groove (52), the second sliding groove (53) and the third sliding groove (54) are respectively slidably connected to a first sliding rod (56), a sliding plate (57) and a second sliding rod (58). The ends of the first sliding rod (56), the sliding plate (57) and the second sliding rod (58) away from the auxiliary frame (51) are all fixedly connected to a movable frame (55).

2. The novel modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first slide groove (52) and the third slide groove (54) are located at both ends of the second slide groove (53), and the first slide groove (52) and the third slide groove (54) extend to the outer surfaces of the fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3).

3. A novel modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rubber pads are provided on the side of the first slide bar (56) and the second slide bar (58) near the surface of the fixed nut (1) and the movable nut (3).

4. A novel modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide (57) has an inner cavity (59) inside one end of the auxiliary frame (51). A fixing post (510) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity (59). A spring plate (511) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing post (510). Limiting posts (512) are fixedly connected to both ends of the spring plate (511).

5. A novel modular connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the inner cavity (59) is symmetrically provided with a first circular groove (513) that is adapted to the size of the limiting post (512), and the inner wall of the second sliding groove (53) is symmetrically provided with an array of second circular grooves (514). The limiting post (512) slides inside the first circular groove (513) and the second circular groove (514).

6. A novel modular connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reset spring (515) is fixedly connected inside the movable frame (55), and an abutment plate (516) that slides inside the movable frame (55) is fixedly connected to one end of the reset spring (515) away from the inner wall of the movable frame (55).

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