A connector having a guide mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and more particularly to a connector with a guiding mechanism. The connector with a guiding mechanism provided by this utility model solves the technical problem of misalignment between the plug and socket during the assembly process of existing connectors. A connector with a guiding mechanism includes a plug; a socket, the plug being inserted into the socket; and a locking assembly, the locking assembly locking the position of the plug relative to the socket. By providing a guide and a guide groove, the guide extends beyond the plug by a length greater than the pin extends beyond the plug. During assembly, before the pin contacts the side wall of the socket, the guide has already engaged with the guide groove, and the position of the plug relative to the socket is defined by the guide, resulting in higher positional accuracy of the plug relative to the socket. This makes it less likely for the plug and socket to misalign during assembly, and consequently, makes it less likely for the pin to bend.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Connectors are tools for connecting electronic components. They typically include a socket and a plug, and connect two electronic components via cables to transmit current or signals.

[0003] Connector plugs typically have pins, and sockets have holes that mate with the pins. Pins are usually smaller in diameter to allow for more pins on the plug. However, because of the smaller pin diameter, misalignment between the plug and socket is easily caused during assembly, leading to pin bending.

[0004] Therefore, existing connectors have a technical problem where the plug and socket are easily misaligned during assembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a connector with a guiding mechanism, which solves the technical problem that the plug and socket are easily misaligned during the assembly process of connectors in the prior art.

[0006] Some implementation schemes for solving the above-mentioned technical problems include:

[0007] A connector with a guiding mechanism, including a plug;

[0008] A socket into which the plug is inserted;

[0009] and a locking assembly that locks the position of the plug relative to the socket;

[0010] The plug is provided with a pin, the socket is provided with a socket that mates with the pin, the plug is provided with a guide, the socket is provided with a guide groove that mates with the guide, the guide extends out of the plug for a longer length than the pin extends out of the plug, and the pin and the guide are located on the same side of the plug.

[0011] The locking assembly locks the position of the plug relative to the socket via the guide.

[0012] Preferably, the guide includes a first guide plate that defines the left-right degree of freedom of the plug relative to the socket and a second guide plate that defines the vertical degree of freedom of the plug relative to the socket. The guide groove includes a first groove that cooperates with the first guide plate and a second groove that cooperates with the second guide plate. The first groove passes through the socket and the first groove communicates with the second groove.

[0013] Preferably, the plug is provided with a frame that protects the pin, the frame being arranged around the pin, and the length of the frame extending out of the plug being greater than the length of the pin extending out of the plug but less than the length of the guide extending out of the plug.

[0014] Preferably, there are two guides, which are located at both ends of the frame. The guides and the plug are integrated into one structure. There are two guide slots, and each guide is engaged with an independent guide slot.

[0015] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a insert plate, the first guide plate is provided to allow the insert plate to pass through the slot, and the locking assembly further includes fasteners for securing the insert plate to the socket.

[0016] Preferably, the plug plate is provided with an inclined surface that pushes the plug to move closer to the socket, and the slot is provided with a contact surface that makes surface contact with the inclined surface.

[0017] Preferably, the locking assembly further includes a cross plate, through which the fastener secures the insert plate to the socket.

[0018] Preferably, the fastener includes a screw disposed in the socket, the screw being provided with a nut, and the cross plate being provided with a through hole through which the screw passes.

[0019] Preferably, the cross plate is provided with ribs to improve its bending strength. The cross-sectional shape of the ribs is rectangular, and the ribs are evenly distributed on the cross plate along its width direction.

[0020] Preferably, the insert plate and the cross plate are an integral structure, and the cross plate and the rib plate are an integral structure.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0022] By setting a guide and a guide groove, the length of the guide extending out of the plug is greater than the length of the pin extending out of the plug. During the assembly process, when the pin does not contact the side wall of the socket, the guide has already cooperated with the guide groove. The position of the plug relative to the socket is limited by the guide, which makes the plug relative to the socket have higher positional accuracy. This makes it less likely for the plug and socket to misalign during the assembly process, and thus makes it less likely for the pin to bend.

[0023] By setting a locking component, and using a guide to lock the plug to the socket, no other locking unit is needed on the plug, simplifying the plug structure. Furthermore, by using the guide to lock the plug to the socket, more pins can be set on the guide. Attached Figure Description

[0024] For illustrative purposes, several embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the following figures. These figures are incorporated herein by reference and form part of the detailed description. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concept of the subject matter of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a socket.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a plug.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the placement of the insert plate on the horizontal plate.

[0030] As shown in the figure:

[0031] 1. Plug; 11. Pin; 12. Guide; 121. First guide plate; 1211. Slot; 122. Second guide plate; 13. Frame.

[0032] 2. Socket, 21. Socket hole, 22. Guide groove, 221. First groove, 222. Second groove.

[0033] 3. Locking assembly; 31. Insert plate; 32. Horizontal plate; 33. Screw; 34. Nut; 35. Rib plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The specific embodiments shown below are intended to describe various configurations of the subject matter of this invention and are not intended to represent the only configuration in which the subject matter of this invention can be practiced. The specific embodiments include detailed descriptions intended to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter of this invention. However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject matter of this invention is not limited to the specific details shown herein and can be practiced without these specific details.

[0035] Understandably, in this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are intended to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and are not intended to expressly or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0036] The terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a connector with a guiding mechanism includes a plug 1;

[0038] Socket 2, the plug 1 is inserted into the socket 2;

[0039] and locking assembly 3, which locks the position of the plug 1 relative to the socket 2;

[0040] The plug 1 is provided with a pin 11, the socket 2 is provided with a socket 21 that mates with the pin 11, the plug 1 is provided with a guide 12, the socket 2 is provided with a guide groove 22 that mates with the guide 12, the length of the guide 12 extending out of the plug 1 is greater than the length of the pin 11 extending out of the plug 1, and the pin 11 and the guide 12 are located on the same side of the plug 1;

[0041] The locking assembly 3 locks the position of the plug 1 relative to the socket 2 via the guide 12.

[0042] Understandably, since the length of the plug 11 extending from the pin 1 is less than the length of the plug 1 extended from the guide 12, during the assembly process, after the guide 12 engages with the guide groove 22, the position of the plug 1 relative to the socket 2 is determined. At this time, the pin 11 is not engaged with the socket 21. Pushing the plug 1 towards the socket 2, the relative position of the plug 1 and the socket 2 is determined by the guide 12 and the guide groove 22. The plug 1 will not be misaligned relative to the socket 2, thus keeping the pin 11 and the socket 21 in a corresponding state. During the assembly of the plug 1 and the socket 2, the pin 11 and the socket 21 will not be misaligned, thereby making the pin 11 less prone to bending during the assembly process.

[0043] In some embodiments, the guide 12 includes a first guide plate 121 that defines the left-right degree of freedom of the plug 1 relative to the socket 2 and a second guide plate 122 that defines the vertical degree of freedom of the plug 1 relative to the socket 2. The guide groove 22 includes a first groove 221 that cooperates with the first guide plate 121 and a second groove 222 that cooperates with the second guide plate 122. The first groove 221 passes through the socket 2 and the first groove 221 communicates with the second groove 222.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first guide plate 121 and the second guide plate 122 can be an integral structure, and both the first guide plate 121 and the second guide plate 122 can be an integral structure with the plug 1. The cross-sectional shape of the guide 12 can be cross-shaped.

[0045] When the cross-sectional shape of the guide 12 is cross-shaped, the cross-sectional shape of the guide groove 22 is also cross-shaped.

[0046] Understandably, since the locking assembly 3 uses the guide 12 to lock the plug 1 to the socket 2, the locking assembly 3 does not occupy space on the plug 1, thereby allowing more pins 11 to be installed on the plug 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, the plug 1 is provided with a frame 13 that protects the pin 11. The frame 13 is arranged around the pin 11, and the length of the frame 13 extending out of the plug 1 is greater than the length of the pin 11 extending out of the plug 1 but less than the length of the guide 12 extending out of the plug 1.

[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the frame 13 may be made of an insulating material. Alternatively, the frame 13 may also be made of a metal material, and an insulating varnish may be applied to the frame 13.

[0049] Understandably, in addition to protecting the pin 11, the frame 13 also serves as an auxiliary guide, making the positions of the plug 1 and socket 2 more precise, and consequently, making the positions of the pin 11 and socket 21 more precise. During assembly, the pin 11 is less likely to become misaligned relative to the socket 21.

[0050] In some embodiments, there are two guides 12, which are located at the two ends of the frame 13 respectively. The guides 12 and the plug 1 are integrally formed. There are two guide grooves 22, and each guide 12 is engaged with an independent guide groove 22.

[0051] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 3 includes a insert plate 31, the first guide plate 121 is provided to allow the insert plate 31 to pass through the slot 1211, and the locking assembly 3 further includes fasteners for fixing the insert plate 31 to the socket 2.

[0052] In some embodiments, the insert plate 31 is provided with an inclined surface that pushes the plug 1 to move closer to the socket 2, and the slot 1211 is provided with a contact surface that is in surface contact with the inclined surface.

[0053] When the plug plate 31 moves downward, the inclined plane pushes the plug 1 to move closer to the socket 2.

[0054] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 3 further includes a horizontal plate 32, through which the fastener secures the insert plate 31 to the socket 2.

[0055] In some embodiments, the fastener includes a screw 33 disposed in the socket 2, the screw 33 being provided with a nut 34, and the cross plate 32 being provided with a through hole through which the screw 33 passes.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the horizontal plate 32 is provided with ribs 35 to improve the bending strength of the horizontal plate 32. The cross-sectional shape of the ribs 35 is rectangular, and the ribs 35 are evenly distributed on the horizontal plate 32 along the width direction of the horizontal plate 32.

[0057] In some embodiments, the insert plate 31 and the horizontal plate 32 are an integral structure, and the horizontal plate 32 and the rib plate 35 are an integral structure.

[0058] In some embodiments, insert plates 31 are provided at both ends of the horizontal plate 32, that is, there are two insert plates 31. Each of the two first guide plates 121 is provided with a slot 1211.

[0059] In some embodiments, the screw 33 can be an integral part of the socket 2. The screw 33 is disposed on the upper surface of the socket 2. After the plug 1 and the socket 2 are assembled in place, the insert plate 31 is inserted into the slot 1211. Then, the nut 34 is used to lock the horizontal plate 32 onto the socket 2. When the nut 34 pushes the horizontal plate 32 downward, the insert plate 31 also moves downward, and the inclined surface makes the plug 1 and the socket 2 fit more tightly.

[0060] The above describes the subject matter technical solution of this utility model and its corresponding details. It is understood that the above description is only some implementation schemes of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, and some details may be omitted in the specific implementation.

[0061] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the above utility model, multiple embodiments may be combined; however, due to space limitations, all such combinations will not be listed here. Those skilled in the art can freely combine the above embodiments according to their needs to achieve a better application experience.

[0062] When implementing the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can obtain other detailed configurations or drawings based on the subject matter technical solution and the accompanying drawings. Obviously, these details are still within the scope of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model without departing from it.

Claims

1. A connector with a guiding mechanism, characterized in that: Including the plug (1); The socket (2) is into which the plug (1) is inserted; and locking assembly (3), the locking assembly (3) locking the position of the plug (1) relative to the socket (2); The plug (1) is provided with a pin (11), the socket (2) is provided with a socket (21) that mates with the pin (11), the plug (1) is provided with a guide (12), the socket (2) is provided with a guide groove (22) that mates with the guide (12), the length of the guide (12) extending out of the plug (1) is greater than the length of the pin (11) extending out of the plug (1), and the pin (11) and the guide (12) are located on the same side of the plug (1); The locking assembly (3) locks the position of the plug (1) relative to the socket (2) via the guide (12).

2. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide (12) includes a first guide plate (121) that limits the left-right freedom of the plug (1) relative to the socket (2) and a second guide plate (122) that limits the vertical freedom of the plug (1) relative to the socket (2). The guide groove (22) includes a first groove (221) that cooperates with the first guide plate (121) and a second groove (222) that cooperates with the second guide plate (122). The first groove (221) passes through the socket (2) and the first groove (221) communicates with the second groove (222).

3. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (1) is provided with a frame (13) to protect the pin (11). The frame (13) is arranged around the pin (11). The length of the frame (13) extending out of the plug (1) is greater than the length of the pin (11) extending out of the plug (1) and less than the length of the guide (12) extending out of the plug (1).

4. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two guides (12), which are located at the two ends of the frame (13). The guides (12) and the plug (1) are integrated. There are two guide grooves (22), and each guide (12) is engaged with an independent guide groove (22).

5. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) includes a insert plate (31), the first guide plate (121) is provided with a slot (1211) for the insert plate (31) to pass through, and the locking assembly (3) further includes fasteners for fixing the insert plate (31) to the socket (2).

6. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plug plate (31) is provided with an inclined surface that pushes the plug (1) to move the plug (1) closer to the socket (2), and the slot (1211) is provided with a contact surface that is in surface contact with the inclined surface.

7. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) also includes a cross plate (32), through which the fastener fixes the insert plate (31) to the socket (2).

8. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fastener includes a screw (33) disposed in the socket (2), the screw (33) being provided with a nut (34), and the cross plate (32) being provided with a through hole through which the screw (33) passes.

9. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The horizontal plate (32) is provided with ribs (35) to improve the bending strength of the horizontal plate (32). The cross-sectional shape of the ribs (35) is rectangular, and the ribs (35) are evenly distributed on the horizontal plate (32) along the width direction.

10. The connector with a guiding mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The insert plate (31) and the horizontal plate (32) are an integral structure, and the horizontal plate (32) and the rib plate (35) are an integral structure.

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