A connector and power transmission assembly
By designing an adjustable conductive contact structure in the connector, the problem of the inflexible adjustment of conductive spring contacts is solved, achieving the effects of strong part versatility, structural diversity, and cost savings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JILIN ZHONG YING HIGH TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The inflexible adjustment of the number and orientation of the contacts of the conductive spring leads to the need for various matching molds on the production line to manufacture conductive springs of different specifications, causing adverse effects.
Design a connector including a body and a conductive component. The conductive component is provided with contacts, and its extension direction can be flexibly adjusted. The contacts are formed by the combination of a fixing part and a bending part, and can be set on the inner wall of the connector cavity to realize various structural combinations.
The number and orientation of conductive components can be flexibly adjusted according to requirements, which improves the versatility of parts, reduces production and design costs, allows for diverse structural combinations, and simplifies mold design.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power transmission device technology, and more specifically, to a connector and a power transmission component. Background Technology
[0002] Some power transmission components include two connectors that are mated together. One connector has a cavity, and the other connector is inserted into the cavity. A conductive spring is provided on the inner wall of the cavity or the outer wall of the other connector. After the other connector is inserted into the cavity, a contact formed by stamping on the conductive spring makes conductive contact with the other connector to realize the transmission of power between the two connectors.
[0003] However, the number and orientation of the contacts of the aforementioned conductive springs cannot be flexibly adjusted. When dealing with various application requirements, the production line needs a variety of matching molds to manufacture conductive springs of different specifications, which has adverse effects. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a connector and a power transmission component to solve the problem that the contacts of the conductive spring cannot be flexibly adjusted.
[0005] This utility model provides a connector for plugging into and electrically connecting with a mating connector, comprising a body and conductive elements. The body has an array of conductive elements partially protruding from its surface, and each conductive element has at least one contact point for contacting the mating connector.
[0006] Optionally, the extension direction of the conductive element has an angle of 0°-45° with the insertion direction of the connector.
[0007] Optionally, the conductive element includes a fixed portion and a bent portion arranged sequentially in the extending direction. The fixed portion is fixedly connected to the body, and the bent portion is at least partially deflected in a direction away from the body to form the contact point.
[0008] Optionally, the body is provided with a groove, and the fixing part is at least partially embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove.
[0009] Optionally, the end of the fixing part away from the bending part is embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove, while the end near the bending part is supported by the main body.
[0010] Optionally, the body has a connector cavity with a connector port for mating connectors to be inserted through in the insertion direction, and the conductive element is disposed on the inner wall of the connector cavity.
[0011] Optionally, the socket has a flat cavity structure, and the socket has at least two sockets, all of which are distributed in the same plane. The extension direction of the conductive element corresponds to one of the sockets in the insertion direction.
[0012] Optionally, the angle between the extension direction of each conductive component and the insertion direction of the connector is 0°.
[0013] This utility model also provides a power transmission component, including an adapter connector and a mating connector, wherein the adapter is the connector described above.
[0014] Optionally, the connector body has a flat cavity structure with a socket; the mating connector is a plate structure that is adapted to the shape of the cavity and the socket.
[0015] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0016] In connectors, conductive components can be distributed according to requirements. The number and orientation of conductive components and contacts can be flexibly adjusted according to actual application needs. The parts are highly versatile, with diverse structural combinations and a single mold required, saving production and design costs.
[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure (conductive components are not shown);
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural diagram;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the connector;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional structural diagram;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductive component.
[0024] Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram of a power transmission component from one perspective;
[0025] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a power transmission component from another perspective.
[0026] The diagram is marked as follows:
[0027] 1. Connector; 11. Body; 12. Connecting cavity; 13. Connecting port; 14. Groove;
[0028] 2. Conductive component; 21. Fixing part; 22. Bending part; 23. Contact point;
[0029] 3. For the connector plug-in. Detailed Implementation
[0030] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0031] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.
[0032] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.
[0033] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
[0034] like Figure 1-7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector 1 for plugging into and electrically connecting with a mating connector 3, including a body 11 and conductive elements 2. The body 11 is provided with an array of conductive elements 2, some of which protrude from the surface of the body 11. The conductive elements 2 are provided with at least one contact point 23 for contacting the mating connector 3.
[0035] The conductive components 2 can be distributed according to requirements. The number and orientation of the conductive components 2 and contacts 23 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual application requirements. As a result, the parts have strong versatility, diverse structural combinations, and require only one mold, saving production and design costs and having excellent application performance.
[0036] Among them, such as Figure 3 , 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the conductive element 2 is arranged in multiple rows in the insertion direction A of the connector 1, with multiple elements arranged in each row to form an array.
[0037] Furthermore, considering the insertion resistance and conductive contact performance of contact point 23, the extension direction of conductive element 2 can have an angle of 0°-45° with the insertion direction of connector 1. As one preferred option, such as... Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the angle between the extension direction B of the conductive element 2 and the insertion direction A of the connector 1 is 0°. At this time, the contact 23 of the conductive element 2 has low insertion resistance and conductive contact performance.
[0038] Furthermore, in order to achieve the intended function of the conductive component 2 with a simpler structure, facilitate processing and manufacturing, and facilitate insertion, so as to achieve the effect of relatively low resistance when the connector 1 is inserted into the mating connector 3 and relatively high resistance when it is pulled out, such as... Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the conductive element 2 includes a fixing part 21 and a bending part 22 arranged sequentially in the extending direction. The fixing part 21 is fixedly connected to the body 11, and the bending part 22 is at least partially deflected away from the body 11 to form a contact point 23.
[0039] More specifically, in this embodiment, the conductive element 2 is made by metal sheet stamping process, and the bent part 22 forms a contact point 23. The contact point 23 and the mating plug 3 are in line contact.
[0040] Obviously, in other embodiments, the bend can also be wavy to form more contacts, or a predetermined number of convex or other reasonable contact shapes can be formed by stamping.
[0041] Furthermore, in order to better establish a fixed relationship between the fixing part 21 and the body 11, the body 11 is provided with a groove 14, and the fixing part 21 is at least partially embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove 14.
[0042] like Figure 3 , 4 As shown in Figures 5 and 7, in order to prevent the fixing part 21 from obstructing the insertion of the mating plug 3 and the connector 1, in this embodiment, the end of the fixing part 21 away from the bending part 22 is embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove 14, and the end closer to the bending part 22 is supported and engaged with the body 11. In practice, a riveting process can be selected to join one end of the fixing part 21 with the corresponding groove 14.
[0043] Obviously, in other embodiments, the fixing part can also be fixedly connected to the body by processes such as welding.
[0044] Furthermore, as a method, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in this embodiment, the body 11 has a connector cavity 12, the connector cavity 12 has a connector port 13 for the mating connector 3 to be inserted through along the insertion direction A, and the conductive element 2 is disposed on the inner wall of the connector cavity 12.
[0045] More specifically, as a commonly used structure in this field, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in this embodiment, the insertion cavity 12 has a flat cavity structure, and the insertion port 13 of the insertion cavity 12 is provided with three ports, and each port 13 is distributed in the same plane. The extension direction of the conductive element 2 corresponds to one of the insertion ports in the insertion direction. At this time, the mating connector 3 is a plate structure adapted to the insertion cavity 12.
[0046] like Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment, as a more reasonable approach, the angle between the extension direction of each conductive element 2 and the insertion direction of the connector 13 is 0°.
[0047] Of course, in other embodiments, the body can also be a sheet structure, with conductive elements disposed on the corresponding surface of the sheet structure. In this case, the connector has a suitable insertion cavity; the number of insertion ports can also be two or four or more; the extension direction of each conductive element can also be different, such as the angle between the extension direction of one row of conductive elements and the insertion direction of the corresponding insertion port is 0°, and the angle between the extension direction of another row of conductive elements and the insertion direction of the corresponding insertion port is 45°.
[0048] In the actual manufacturing of connector 1 in this embodiment, a base body can be first made using a metal sheet through a stamping process, as needed. Part of the base body is used for later bending to form a connector cavity 12 with three connector ports 13. A groove 14 is stamped into the area corresponding to the inner wall of the connector cavity 12. Then, a conductive element 2 is riveted into the groove 14 according to the pre-selected connector ports 13 and insertion direction. Finally, a bending process is performed to form connector 1 of this embodiment. One connector port 13 in connector 1 is used for mating connector 3 insertion, and the extension direction of the conductive element 2 forms a 0° angle with the insertion direction. If other models are needed later, such as insertion into another connector port 13, the extension direction of the conductive element 2 can be adjusted during riveting. This is easily understood and implemented by those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be illustrated here. In summary, when changing the production model of this connector, no additional design, processing of parts and molds is required. The parts have strong compatibility and can be flexibly combined into various structures, saving production and design costs.
[0049] like Figure 6 , 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a power transmission component, including a connector 1 and a mating connector 3 as described above.
[0050] Obviously, according to the above structural description of connector 1, as one approach, in the power transmission component of this embodiment, the body 11 of connector 1 has a flat cavity structure of connector cavity 12, and connector cavity 12 has connector port 13; the mating connector 3 is a plate structure that is compatible with the shape of connector cavity 12 and connector port 13.
[0051] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A connector for plugging into and electrically connecting with a mating connector, comprising a body and a conductive element, characterized in that, The main body is provided with an array of several conductive elements that partially protrude from the surface of the main body, and each conductive element is provided with at least one contact point for contacting the mating plug.
2. A connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The extension direction of the conductive element has an angle of 0°-45° with the insertion direction of the connector.
3. A connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The conductive element includes a fixed portion and a bent portion arranged sequentially in the extending direction. The fixed portion is fixedly connected to the body, and the bent portion is at least partially deflected away from the body to form the contact point.
4. A connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The body has a groove, and the fixing part is at least partially embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove.
5. A connector as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the fixing part away from the bending part is embedded and fixed in the corresponding groove, while the end near the bending part is supported by the main body.
6. A connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The body has a connector cavity, which has a connector port for mating connectors to be inserted through in the insertion direction, and the conductive element is disposed on the inner wall of the connector cavity.
7. A connector as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The connector cavity has a flat cavity structure, and the connector cavity has at least two connectors, all of which are distributed in the same plane. The extension direction of the conductive element corresponds to one of the connectors in the connector direction.
8. A connector as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The angle between the extension direction of each conductive component and the insertion direction of the connector is 0°.
9. A power transmission component, comprising an adapter connector and a mating connector, characterized in that, The connector is as described in any one of claims 1-8.
10. A power transmission component as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The connector body has a flat cavity structure with a socket; the mating connector is a plate structure that is adapted to the shape of the cavity and the socket.