A power connector inter-mating positioning structure

By cutting off excess material at the four corners of the guide post of the power connector to form a cross-shaped structure, the problems of high production cost and easy deformation of existing power connectors are solved, achieving cost savings and improved guiding capability.

CN224328990UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05GUANGDONG MINGZEFENG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG MINGZEFENG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing cylindrical positioning and guiding structure of power connectors results in high production costs, easy deformation, large footprint, and reduced production efficiency.

Method used

Excess material is cut off at the four corners of the guide post to form a cross-shaped structure. The combination design of the guide post, the first convex strip and the second convex strip reduces the amount of plastic raw material used and enhances the guiding ability.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production costs, avoids shrinkage and deformation, improves the strength and ease of connection of the guide components, and saves material usage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to connector technical field especially relates to a power connector mutual matching positioning structure, including plastic body, the front of plastic body both ends integrative direction component has, two direction component all include guide post, the left end and right end of guide post outside all integrative direction component have first convex strip, the top and bottom of guide post outside all integrative direction component have second convex strip, the utility model discloses cut off the excess material and form two first convex strips and two second convex strips at the four corners of guide post, wherein first convex strip, second convex strip and guide post form cross -shaped structure, like this can be after injection moulding pressure material thickness even, avoid shrinkage deformation, also save four corner edges needed plastic raw material, save the cost, and first convex strip and second convex strip cooperate and have the guiding ability of up-down direction and left-right direction.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connectors are irreplaceable in the Internet field. More and more fields are using connectors that can transmit power and signals simultaneously. Connectors are used for current or signal transmission between circuit boards in servers, switches, or memory. They are mainly composed of a plastic body, signal pins, sheet shields, and pin shields. The combination of sheet shields and pin shields provides good signal shielding for the signal pins.

[0003] Currently, the plastic body has cylindrical positioning and guiding structures at both ends, which are used for positioning and guiding when it is plugged into the power supply at the other end. However, because the plastic thickness of the cylindrical positioning and guiding structure is relatively thick, more plastic raw materials are needed to form the plastic body during production, resulting in high costs. Moreover, after injection molding, the cylindrical positioning and guiding structure is prone to shrinkage and deformation due to the thickness of the plastic. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a power connector mating and positioning structure to solve the technical problem that when producing this accessory, the connector is large in size, the machine weight is also heavy, the production cost is greatly increased, and the machine occupies a large area.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A power connector mating and positioning structure includes a plastic body. Guide components are integrally formed on both ends of the front side of the plastic body. Each guide component includes a guide post. A first protrusion is integrally formed on the left and right ends of the outer side of the guide post. A second protrusion is integrally formed on the top and bottom ends of the outer side of the guide post.

[0007] Furthermore, the front end of the guide post, the front end of the first convex strip, and the front end of the second convex strip are all provided with rounded corners, and rounded corners are provided between adjacent first and second convex strips and on the side close to the guide post.

[0008] Furthermore, a connecting end is integrally formed on the center of the front of the plastic body between the two guide posts, and the two outermost connecting ends are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding first protrusion.

[0009] Furthermore, the middle part of the connecting end is provided with a plurality of first mounting slots, which are distributed at equal intervals.

[0010] Furthermore, a first mounting hole is provided at the center of the lower surface of the connecting end, corresponding to the position of the first mounting groove, and the first mounting hole is connected to the first mounting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of second mounting grooves are provided in the middle of the lower surface of the rear end of the plastic body, and the second mounting grooves correspond to the first mounting grooves.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower surface of the rear end of the plastic body is provided with two third mounting grooves, and the two third mounting grooves correspond to the corresponding guide posts.

[0013] Furthermore, clearance grooves are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the plastic body at positions corresponding to the third mounting groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a first through hole is provided at the middle of the upper surface of the connecting end and at a position corresponding to the first mounting groove, and the first through hole, the first mounting groove and the first mounting hole are interconnected.

[0015] Furthermore, a second through hole is provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the plastic body at a position corresponding to the first through hole. The second through hole is connected to the second mounting groove, and a third through hole is provided on both rear ends of the second through hole.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention removes excess material at the four corners of the guide post to form two first protrusions and two second protrusions. The first protrusions, second protrusions, and guide post form a cross-shaped structure. This ensures uniform material thickness after injection molding, avoids shrinkage and deformation, and saves on the plastic raw materials needed for the four corners, thus saving costs. At the same time, the first and second protrusions work together to provide guidance in both vertical and horizontal directions. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0024] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Plastic body; 2. First mounting groove; 3. First mounting hole; 4. Second mounting groove; 5. Third mounting groove; 6. Clear groove; 7. First through hole; 8. Second through hole; 9. Guide post; 10. First protrusion; 11. Second protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0027] 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 invention. 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.

[0028] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5As shown, a power connector mating and positioning structure includes a plastic body 1. Guide components are integrally formed at both ends of the front side of the plastic body 1. Each guide component includes a guide post 9. A first protrusion 10 is integrally formed at the left and right ends of the outer side of the guide post 9, and a second protrusion 11 is integrally formed at the top and bottom ends of the outer side of the guide post 9. The first protrusion 10 and the second protrusion 11 are formed by cutting material at the four corners of the guide post 9, i.e., the first protrusion 10, the second protrusion 11, and the guide post 9 form a cross-shaped structure. This ensures uniform material thickness after injection molding, avoids shrinkage and deformation, and saves the plastic raw materials needed at the four corners, thus saving costs. Simultaneously, the first protrusion 10 and the second protrusion 11 cooperate and provide guiding capabilities in both vertical and horizontal directions.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front end of the guide post 9, the front end of the first protrusion 10, and the front end of the second protrusion 11 are all provided with rounded corners. The first protrusion 10 and the second protrusion 11 are provided with rounded corners on the side close to the guide post 9. The rounded corners can guide the plastic body 1 when it is plugged into the other end of the power supply, making the plugging and connection quick and smooth. At the same time, it can also improve the strength and service life of the guide assembly.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the plastic body 1 has an integrally formed connecting end in the center of the front side and between the two guide posts 9. The two outermost connecting ends are fixedly connected to the corresponding first protrusions 10. In this way, the guide posts 9 and the second protrusions 11 can be formed into a whole through the first protrusions 10, which greatly improves the strength of the guide assembly.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the middle part of the connection end is provided with multiple first mounting slots 2, which are distributed at equal intervals; wherein the first mounting slots 2 can be used to install power terminals.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a first mounting hole 3 is provided in the middle of the lower surface of the connecting end and at a position corresponding to the first mounting groove 2. The first mounting hole 3 is connected to the first mounting groove 2; in this way, the first mounting hole 3 can dissipate heat.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of second mounting slots 4 are provided in the middle of the lower surface of the rear end of the plastic body 1, and the second mounting slots 4 correspond to the first mounting slots 2; thus, the second mounting slots 4 can be used to install signal modules.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the lower surface of the rear end of the plastic body 1 is provided with two third mounting grooves 5, which correspond to the corresponding guide posts 9 respectively; this facilitates the installation of other connecting ends.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, clearance grooves 6 are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the plastic body 1 and at positions corresponding to the third mounting groove 5; this facilitates the limiting of the plastic body 1 after it is plugged into the power supply at the other end.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, a first through hole 7 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the connecting end and at a position corresponding to the first mounting groove 2. The first through hole 7, the first mounting groove 2 and the first mounting hole 3 are interconnected. In this way, the first through hole 7 facilitates the fastener on the power terminal to be fastened to the first through hole 7.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a second through hole 8 is provided on the upper rear surface of the plastic body 1 at a position corresponding to the first through hole 7. The second through hole 8 is connected to the second mounting groove 4. A third through hole is provided on both rear ends of the second through hole 8; wherein the third through hole can dissipate heat.

[0039] In summary, compared with the prior art, this connector with a base has at least the following beneficial effects: By cutting off excess material at the four corners of the guide post 9 to form two first protrusions 10 and two second protrusions 11, wherein the first protrusions 10, the second protrusions 11 and the guide post 9 form a cross-shaped structure, the material thickness can be uniform after injection molding pressure, avoiding shrinkage and deformation, and also saving the plastic raw materials required for the four corners, thus saving costs. At the same time, the first protrusions 10 and the second protrusions 11 cooperate and have guiding capabilities in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0040] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A power connector mating and positioning structure, comprising a plastic body (1), wherein both ends of the front side of the plastic body (1) are integrally formed with guide components, both guide components include guide posts (9), the left and right ends of the outer side of the guide posts (9) are integrally formed with first protrusions (10), and the top and bottom ends of the outer side of the guide posts (9) are integrally formed with second protrusions (11).

2. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the guide post (9), the front end of the first protrusion (10), and the front end of the second protrusion (11) are all provided with rounded corners, and a rounded corner is provided between the adjacent first protrusion (10) and second protrusion (11) and on the side close to the guide post (9).

3. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plastic body (1) has an integrally formed connecting end in the center of the front and between two guide posts (9), and the two outermost connecting ends are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding first protrusion (10).

4. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The middle part of the connection end is provided with a plurality of first mounting slots (2), and the plurality of first mounting slots (2) are distributed at equal intervals.

5. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first mounting hole (3) is provided at the middle of the lower surface of the connecting end and at a position corresponding to the first mounting groove (2), and the first mounting hole (3) is connected to the first mounting groove (2).

6. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower surface of the plastic body (1) at the rear end is provided with a plurality of second mounting grooves (4), which correspond to the first mounting grooves (2).

7. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower surface of the rear end of the plastic body (1) is provided with two third mounting grooves (5), and the two third mounting grooves (5) correspond to the corresponding guide posts (9).

8. The power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper surface of the plastic body (1) is provided with clearance grooves (6) on both sides and at positions corresponding to the third mounting groove (5).

9. A power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, A first through hole (7) is provided at the middle of the upper surface of the connecting end and at a position corresponding to the first mounting groove (2). The first through hole (7), the first mounting groove (2) and the first mounting hole (3) are interconnected.

10. A power connector mating positioning structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plastic body (1) has a second through hole (8) on its upper rear surface, which is located at a position corresponding to the first through hole (7). The second through hole (8) is connected to the second mounting groove (4). The second through hole (8) has a third through hole on each of its two rear ends.