Connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, and discloses a connector, which comprises a connector male seat and a connector female seat. The connector female seat comprises a female seat main body, a switch elastic sheet arranged on the female seat main body, a plurality of signal terminals arranged on the female seat main body, and at least two detection terminals; the detection terminal comprises a welding end, a free end and a fixed part connected between the welding end and the free end; wherein when the connector male seat is not inserted, the free end of the detection terminal is in elastic contact with the switch elastic sheet to form a closed loop; when the connector male seat is inserted, the male seat main body of the connector male seat firstly abuts against the free end, so that the detection terminal and the switch elastic sheet are disconnected and conducted, and a detection signal is triggered. By arranging the detection terminal, the contact mode and the trigger mechanism of the detection structure are optimized, and the detection precision and the response speed are remarkably improved while the structure is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connectors are key components for signal transmission in network communication equipment, making real-time insertion detection crucial. Traditional connector detection structures often rely on external sensors or complex mechanical linkages, such as spring contacts or optical sensors, to determine insertion status. However, existing solutions suffer from cumbersome assembly processes, low detection efficiency, and susceptibility to interference, leading to increased product defect rates and maintenance costs. Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary.

[0003] The above information is provided as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure and does not constitute an assertion or admission that any of the above content can be used as prior art relative to this disclosure. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a connector to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A connector includes a male connector socket and a female connector socket;

[0007] The connector female includes a female body, a switch spring disposed on the female body, a plurality of signal terminals arranged on the female body, and at least two detection terminals;

[0008] The detection terminal includes a soldered end, a free end, and a fixing part connected between the soldered end and the free end;

[0009] When the male connector is not inserted, the free end of the detection terminal elastically contacts the switch spring to form a closed loop; when the male connector is inserted, the male connector body first abuts against the free end, causing the detection terminal to disconnect from the switch spring, thereby triggering the detection signal.

[0010] Optionally, the free end includes a main stem that extends obliquely upward and backward, and forks at the end to form two contact portions;

[0011] The contact portion corresponds to the position of the switch spring, and the main body corresponds to the position of the main seat body.

[0012] Optionally, the male connector body is provided with a plurality of terminal slots corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of signal terminals, and adjacent terminal slots form a contact portion, the contact portion corresponding to any position of the contact portion.

[0013] Optionally, one end of the switch spring is provided with a fixing piece, and the other end is bent to form an elastic part, which elastically abuts against the contact part of the detection terminal.

[0014] Optionally, the end of the elastic part is provided with an arc-shaped contact surface.

[0015] Optionally, the free end is bent at an acute angle relative to the fixed part.

[0016] Optionally, the free end and the fixed part form an arc transition angle.

[0017] Optionally, the end of the fixing part away from the free end is forked and bent to form two welding ends.

[0018] Optionally, the two welded ends are staggered. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0019] The connector provided by this utility model optimizes the contact method and triggering mechanism of the detection structure by setting detection terminals, which significantly improves detection accuracy, stability and response speed while simplifying the structure.

[0020] This invention has other features and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, which together serve to explain the particular principles of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector female socket in a connector provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connector female socket in a connector provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a detection terminal in a connector provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the detection terminal in a connector provided by this utility model from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a connector provided by this utility model when the connector is inserted for operation;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a connector provided by this utility model from another perspective when the connector is inserted.

[0029] Reference numerals: 10, female connector body; 21, signal terminal; 22, detection terminal; 221, soldering end; 222, fixing part; 223, free end; 2231, main body; 2232, contact part; 30, switch spring; 31, elastic part; 311, arc-shaped contact surface; 312, concave part; 32, fixing piece; 40, male connector body; 41, contact part; 42, terminal slot. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0033] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0034] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0035] Unless otherwise specified, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0036] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0038] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this application pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides a connector, including a male connector socket and a female connector socket.

[0040] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3 The connector socket includes a socket body 10, a switch spring 30 disposed on the socket body 10, and a plurality of signal terminals 21 and at least two detection terminals 22 arranged on the socket body 10.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the detection terminal 22 includes a soldering end 221, a free end 223, and a fixing part 222 connected between the soldering end 221 and the free end 223.

[0042] When the male connector is not inserted, the free end 223 of the detection terminal 22 elastically contacts the switch spring 30 to form a closed circuit; when the male connector is inserted, the male body 40 of the male connector first abuts against the free end 223, causing the detection terminal 22 to disconnect from the switch spring 30, thereby triggering the detection signal.

[0043] In this embodiment, the free end 223 is bent at an acute angle relative to the fixed part 222, thereby achieving the effect of dispersing stress.

[0044] The free end 223 and the fixed part 222 are connected by a rounded transition angle. The design of the rounded transition angle effectively disperses stress and avoids breakage at the connection between the free end 223 and the fixed part 222.

[0045] Furthermore, the free end 223 of the detection terminal 22 includes a main stem 2231, which extends obliquely upward and backward and forks at the end to form two contact portions 2232, which correspond to the positions of the switch spring 30 and the male body 40.

[0046] Please refer to the reference. Figure 6 and Figure 7The main body 40 of the male seat is provided with a plurality of terminal slots 42 corresponding to a plurality of signal terminals 21. Adjacent terminal slots 42 form a contact portion 41, and the contact portion 41 corresponds to any position of the contact portion 41.

[0047] In addition, one end of the switch spring 30 is provided with a fixing piece 32, and the other end is bent to form an elastic part 31, which elastically abuts against the contact part 2232 of the detection terminal 22.

[0048] The contact portion 2232 corresponds to the elastic portion 31 of the switch spring 30 and the abutment portion 41 on the male connector body 40. The male connector body 40 is provided with a plurality of terminal slots 42 that correspond one-to-one with the signal terminals 21. Adjacent terminal slots 42 form abutment portions 41, and the contact portion 2232 precisely engages with the abutment portion 41 when inserted.

[0049] Therefore, in this embodiment, when the male connector is not inserted, the elastic part 31 of the switch spring 30 elastically abuts against the contact part 2232 of the detection terminal 22 through the arc-shaped contact surface 311, forming a closed circuit. At this time, the detection terminal 22 is short-circuited through the switch spring 30, and the indicator light is in an off state.

[0050] like Figure 5 As shown, when the male connector is inserted, the contact portion 41 of the male connector body 40 first contacts the main body 2231 of the detection terminal 22, forcing the main body 2231 to move downward, causing the contact portion 2232 to separate from the elastic portion 31, thereby breaking the closed circuit. At this time, the detection terminal 22 returns to a conductive state, triggering the indicator light to illuminate and sending an insertion signal to the downstream circuit.

[0051] Furthermore, the end of the fixing part 222 away from the free end 223 is forked and bent to form two welding ends 221, which are staggered to avoid welding interference.

[0052] The surface of the elastic part 31 is provided with a recessed part 312, which can increase the elasticity and deformation capability of the switch spring 30, ensuring that the switch spring 30 can work normally during the insertion and removal of the male terminal, and accurately realize the switching of conduction and disconnection.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, Includes male connector and female connector; The connector female includes a female body, a switch spring disposed on the female body, a plurality of signal terminals arranged on the female body, and at least two detection terminals; The detection terminal includes a soldered end, a free end, and a fixing part connected between the soldered end and the free end; When the male connector is not inserted, the free end of the detection terminal elastically contacts the switch spring to form a closed loop; when the male connector is inserted, the male connector body first abuts against the free end, causing the detection terminal to disconnect from the switch spring, thereby triggering the detection signal.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The free end includes a main stem that extends obliquely upward and backward and forks at the end to form two contact portions. The contact portion corresponds to the position of the switch spring, and the main body corresponds to the position of the main seat body.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body of the male seat is provided with a plurality of terminal slots corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of signal terminals, and adjacent terminal slots form a contact portion, and the contact portion corresponds to any position of the contact portion.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the switch spring is provided with a fixing piece, and the other end is bent to form an elastic part, which elastically abuts against the contact part of the detection terminal.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the elastic part is provided with an arc-shaped contact surface.

6. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The free end is bent at an acute angle relative to the fixed part.

7. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The free end and the fixed part form an arc transition angle.

8. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed part forks and bends at the end away from the free end to form two welding ends.

9. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two welded ends are arranged in a staggered manner.

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