Lvds adapter board

By designing an LVDS adapter board, the problems of easy damage to LVDS cables during frequent plugging and unplugging and low efficiency of manual plugging and unplugging were solved, thereby improving connection stability and production efficiency, and reducing equipment failure rate and maintenance costs.

CN224367320UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16MITAC COMP (SHUN DE) LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
MITAC COMP (SHUN DE) LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing LVDS cables are prone to damage during frequent plugging and unplugging, posing risks of image abnormalities and short circuits that could burn out the board. Furthermore, manual plugging and unplugging is inefficient, affecting production progress and equipment safety.

Method used

Design an LVDS adapter board, including a PCB board, an LVDS male connector, a female connector, and a reinforcement board. The PCB board is thickened by the reinforcement board, and screws and UV adhesive are used for fixing to ensure connection stability and support automated operation.

🎯Benefits of technology

It improves connection stability and production efficiency, reduces equipment failure rate and maintenance costs, and ensures smooth industrial production and stable and reliable product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to electronic communication technical field discloses a kind of LVDS adapter plate, comprising: a PCB board;A LVDS male head, installation fixed on the PCB board, and with the PCB board electric connection, the LVDS male head includes a shell and the plug-in part of a plug-in part being set in the shell;A LVDS female head, for being connected with a LVDS wire, set on the PCB board and with the PCB board electric connection, the LVDS female head is electrically connected with the plug-in part of the LVDS male head by the PCB board;And a reinforcing plate, installed on the PCB board, and the reinforcing plate one side wall surface and the shell are abutted. Through such mode, improve connection stability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic communication technology, and in particular to an LVDS adapter board. Background Technology

[0002] LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) technology is widely used in industrial production, especially in the manufacturing of LCD monitors, personal computers, cameras, and various communication devices. However, in actual industrial production and product testing, quality problems with LVDS cables frequently occur, causing numerous disruptions to production schedules and product quality.

[0003] Currently, LVDS cables are frequently plugged and unplugged during use. Existing cable and interface designs are prone to damage under such frequent operation, affecting the continuity of testing and potentially threatening the safe operation of equipment. Furthermore, some LVDS cables exhibit quality issues such as abnormal display or short circuits, leading to equipment malfunctions and potential damage, increasing maintenance costs and production risks. In addition, some LVDS cable designs are inadequate, requiring manual plugging and unplugging for connection and disconnection, which is inefficient and prone to damage due to improper handling. Given these shortcomings of LVDS cables in practical applications, the invention of an LVDS cable adapter board is particularly necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an LVDS adapter board that improves connection stability.

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

[0006] An LVDS adapter board includes: a PCB board; an LVDS male connector mounted and fixed on the PCB board and electrically connected to the PCB board, the LVDS male connector including a housing and a plug portion disposed within the housing; an LVDS female connector for connecting to an LVDS cable, disposed on the PCB board and electrically connected to the PCB board, the LVDS female connector being electrically connected to the plug portion of the LVDS male connector through the PCB board; and a reinforcing plate mounted on the PCB board, with one side wall of the reinforcing plate abutting against the housing.

[0007] Preferably, the reinforcing plate is rectangular and has the same length as the PCB board.

[0008] Preferably, the PCB board is provided with a first screw hole, and the reinforcing plate is provided with a second screw hole that matches the first screw hole for installation. Both the first screw hole and the second screw hole are used for installation and fixation between the reinforcing plate and the PCB board.

[0009] Preferably, the first screw hole and the second screw hole are also used to combine the reinforcing plate and the PCB board with an automation module.

[0010] Preferably, the reinforcing plate is welded and fixed to the PCB board.

[0011] Preferably, the outer shell and the reinforcing plate are bonded and fixed together by UV adhesive.

[0012] Preferably, positioning holes are provided between the reinforcing plate and the PCB board.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by increasing the thickness of the PCB board through the reinforcement plate, the whole board is easier to grasp, which effectively solves the problems of easy damage, abnormal screen display, short circuit burning, and inconvenience of manual plugging and unplugging that exist in the practical application of existing LVDS Cables. This improves the application effect and production efficiency of LVDS Cables in industrial production, reduces equipment failure rate and maintenance costs, and ensures the smooth progress of industrial production and the stable and reliable quality of products. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the LVDS adapter board;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the LVDS adapter board. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0018] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0019] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] See Figures 1-2 This utility model provides an LVDS adapter board, which includes an LVDS male connector 100, a PCB board 200, an LVDS female connector 300, and a reinforcement plate 400. Both the LVDS male connector 100 and the LVDS female connector 300 are mounted on and electrically connected to the PCB board 200. The LVDS female connector 300 is used to connect to an LVDS cable, the other end of which is typically connected to a test board or port of a test device. The LVDS female connector 300 is then electrically connected to the LVDS male connector 100 via the PCB board 200, thus realizing the basic function of the LVDS adapter board.

[0021] First, in this embodiment, the LVDS male connector 100 includes a housing 101 and a plug portion 102 disposed within the housing 101. The LVDS male connector 100 adopts the standard LVDS interface specification, ensuring compatibility with various LVDS devices. The pin layout of the LVDS male connector 100 strictly follows the standard definition of LVDS signals, including data transmission lines, clock lines, and power lines, etc. To improve the stability of signal transmission, the pins of the male connector, i.e., the pins of the plug portion 102, are connected to the pads on the PCB board 200 via wires. The wires are made of low-resistivity copper, ensuring low signal loss during transmission. Second, the end of the reinforcing plate 400 that is close to the housing 101 of the LVDS male connector 100 is connected to the housing 101 of the LVDS male connector 100 with UV adhesive, thereby reinforcing the LVDS male connector 100 and further preventing excessive movement of the LVDS male connector 100 during insertion and removal, ensuring connection stability.

[0022] Next, in this embodiment, the PCB board 200 is responsible for realizing the electrical connection between the LVDS male connector 100 and the LVDS female connector 300. Preferably, the PCB board 200 adopts a multi-layer board design, which includes a signal layer, a power layer and a ground layer. Through reasonable wiring and shielding design, the stability of signal transmission and anti-interference ability are ensured.

[0023] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the LVDS female connector 300 is used to connect to LVDS cables, and is disposed on and electrically connected to the PCB board 200. The LVDS female connector 300 is electrically connected to the LVDS male connector 100 through the PCB board 200 to realize signal transmission. The design of the female connector also strictly follows the standard definition of LVDS signals to ensure compatibility with various LVDS cables. Preferably, in order to improve the reliability of the connection, the female connector and the PCB board 200 are connected by a plug-in connection. The plug-in connection facilitates installation and disassembly, and also ensures good electrical contact.

[0024] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reinforcing plate 400 is mounted and fixed on the PCB board 200 to increase the thickness of the PCB board 200, making the whole unit easier to grip. The reinforcing plate 400 is rectangular and has the same length as the PCB board 200. It is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 1-5mm and has good mechanical strength and heat dissipation performance.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the PCB board 200 is provided with a first screw hole 201, and the reinforcing plate 400 is provided with a second screw hole 401 that matches the first screw hole 201 for installation. Both the first screw hole 201 and the second screw hole 401 are used for mounting and fixing the reinforcing plate 400 and the PCB board 200. The reinforcing plate 400 is fixed to the PCB board 200 by the cooperation between the screws and the first screw hole 201 and the second screw hole 401, ensuring a firm connection between the reinforcing plate 400 and the PCB board 200. Furthermore, the first screw hole 201 and the second screw hole 401 are also used for the installation of the reinforcing plate 400 and the PCB board 200 together with an automation module. In this embodiment, the automation module is a linear module, which uses the first screw hole 201 and the second screw hole 401 to drive the installed and combined reinforcing plate 400 and PCB board 200, thereby realizing automated operation. Furthermore, to improve the installation stability between the reinforcing plate 400 and the PCB board 200, the reinforcing plate 400 is soldered and fixed to the PCB board 200 using a dip soldering method. Secondly, positioning holes 500 are provided between the reinforcing plate and the PCB board to facilitate the positioning of the automation module during installation.

[0026] It should be noted that the LVDS adapter board of this utility model is used by connecting the LVDS female connector 300 to one end of the LVDS cable, and the other end of the LVDS cable to the port of the test board or test equipment used for testing. The LVDS male connector 100 on the LVDS adapter board is then connected to the device or motherboard under test. During connection, to ensure that the LVDS male connector 100 on the LVDS adapter board fully engages with the device or motherboard under test, to avoid signal transmission problems caused by poor contact, and also to facilitate user handling and operation.

[0027] As another preferred embodiment, the reinforcing plate 400 is made of a 3mm thick metal material. Metal materials possess good mechanical strength and heat dissipation performance, effectively improving the mechanical stability and heat dissipation of the adapter plate. The 3mm thickness of the reinforcing plate 400 provides sufficient mechanical strength without making the adapter plate too bulky, facilitating operation and use. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate 400 can be made of different materials, such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel, selecting the appropriate material based on specific application requirements. For example, aluminum alloy has good mechanical strength and lightweight characteristics, suitable for applications where weight is a concern; stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, suitable for applications in harsh environments.

[0028] In summary, this utility model increases the thickness of the PCB board 200 by reinforcing the plate 400, making the entire board easier to grip. This effectively solves the problems of easy damage, abnormal display, short circuit and board burning, and inconvenience of manual insertion and removal that exist in the practical application of existing LVDS cables. It improves the application effect and production efficiency of LVDS cables in industrial production, reduces equipment failure rate and maintenance costs, and ensures the smooth progress of industrial production and the stable and reliable quality of products.

[0029] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. An LVDS adapter board, characterized in that, include: One PCB board (200); An LVDS male connector (100) is mounted and fixed on the PCB board (200) and electrically connected to the PCB board (200). The LVDS male connector (100) includes a housing (101) and a plug portion (102) disposed in the housing (101). An LVDS female connector (300) for connecting to an LVDS cable is disposed on and electrically connected to the PCB board (200). The LVDS female connector (300) is electrically connected to the plug portion (102) of the LVDS male connector (100) through the PCB board (200); and A reinforcing plate (400) is mounted on the PCB board (200), and one side wall of the reinforcing plate (400) abuts against the outer shell (101).

2. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (400) is rectangular and has the same length as the PCB board (200).

3. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PCB board (200) is provided with a first screw hole (201), and the reinforcing plate (400) is provided with a second screw hole (401) that matches the first screw hole (201). Both the first screw hole (201) and the second screw hole (401) are used for installation and fixation between the reinforcing plate (400) and the PCB board (200).

4. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first screw hole (201) and the second screw hole (401) are also used to combine the reinforcing plate (400) and the PCB board (200) with an automation module.

5. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (400) is welded and fixed to the PCB board (200).

6. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (101) and the reinforcing plate (400) are fixed together by UV adhesive.

7. The LVDS adapter board according to claim 1, characterized in that, Positioning holes (500) are provided between the reinforcing plate (400) and the PCB board (200).