A connection structure between the housing spring and the metal panel of a network connector

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of connector technology and discloses a connection structure between a network connector housing spring and a metal panel. The structure includes a metal plate, a protective plate mounted on the outer side of the metal plate, a circuit board fixedly connected to the inner side of the metal plate, an insulating body mounted on the inner side of the metal plate, and a housing mounted on the outer side of the insulating body. The insulating body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circuit board, and the housing is mounted on one side of the protective plate. Two inner springs are fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing, and two outer springs are fixedly connected to the outer side of the housing. One side of each outer spring abuts against one side of the metal plate. In this utility model, the dual design of inner and outer springs enhances the connection strength between the connector and the network cable connector through the inner springs, while the bidirectional bending design of the outer springs further improves the adaptability of the contact surface, allowing the outer springs to better contact the metal panel and form a good signal shielding effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to a connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of a network connector. Background Technology

[0002] Network communication has become an essential feature of modern computer use. Most desktop or laptop computers are equipped with network cable connectors for connecting to network cables for network communication.

[0003] However, with the miniaturization of connectors and computers, the signal interference caused by their electromagnetic fields needs to be considered. Therefore, some manufacturers have incorporated spring contacts inside network connectors to address the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0004] Currently, the EMI springs of network port connectors on the market are located behind the mating ports. The connector mating ports need to pass through the metal panel of the entire device before they can make contact with the EMI springs, leaving the connector mating ports exposed for a long time. To address this issue, a connection structure between the shell springs and the metal panel of the network port connector is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of a network connector, aiming to improve the problem of the connector socket being exposed for a long time in the prior art, which affects the electrical conduction.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A connection structure between a network connector housing spring and a metal panel includes a metal plate, a protective plate installed on the outer side of the metal plate, a circuit board fixedly connected to the inner side of the metal plate, an insulating body installed on the inner side of the metal plate, and a housing installed on the outer side of the insulating body.

[0008] The insulating body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circuit board, the housing is installed on one side of the protective plate, two inner spring pieces are fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing, and two outer spring pieces are fixedly connected to the outer side of the housing, with one side of the outer spring pieces abutting against one side of the metal plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The metal plate has two circular holes inside, and the circular holes are located on both sides of the metal plate;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The protective plate has an opening in the middle, and the opening is located on the front side of the insulating body;

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A terminal block is fixedly connected to the top of the insulating body. The terminal block is located below the circuit board. A slot is provided on one side of the insulating body. The slot is located on the side of the socket.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] An opening is provided on one side of the housing, and fixing plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the housing, with the two fixing plates located on both sides of the insulating body;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] One end of the outer spring is bent, and the other end of the outer spring is also bent;

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] Two inserts are fixedly connected to the top of the housing, and the two inserts are located inside the circuit board.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, through the dual design of inner and outer springs, the inner spring is fixed inside the housing, and the outer spring abuts against the metal plate to form a multi-point elastic contact structure. The inner spring enhances the connection strength between the connector and the network cable connector, preventing loosening due to vibration or external force. The bidirectional bending design of the outer spring further improves the adaptability of the elastic contact surface, allowing the outer spring to better contact the metal panel and form a good signal shielding effect with the metal panel, ensuring compatibility with metal plates of different thicknesses.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the metal plate and the shell form a continuous conductive path through the outer spring sheet. Combined with the isolation effect of the protective plate, electromagnetic interference in signal transmission can be significantly reduced. The round hole design not only reduces weight but also avoids damage to the shielding continuity, while providing convenience for installation and positioning. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of a network connector proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of a network connector proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the circular hole in the connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of a network connector proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell of a network connector shell spring and a metal panel according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insulating body of the connection structure between the shell spring and the metal panel of the network connector proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Metal plate; 2. Protective plate; 3. Circuit board; 4. Socket; 5. Insulating body; 6. Housing; 7. Outer spring; 8. Round hole; 9. Terminal block; 10. Insert; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Opening; 13. Inner spring; 14. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The present invention provides an embodiment of a connection structure between a network connector housing spring and a metal panel, comprising a metal plate 1, a network connector mounted on one side of the metal plate 1, a protective plate 2 mounted on the outside of the metal plate 1, the protective plate 2 protecting the internal structure, enhancing aesthetics, and strengthening signal shielding, a circuit board 3 fixedly connected to the inside of the metal plate 1, the circuit board 3 connecting the network connector circuit and providing the circuit foundation, an insulating body 5 mounted on the inside of the metal plate 1, the insulating body 5 isolating current, and placing the network cable connection structure inside the insulating body 5 ensuring safety, and a housing 6 mounted on the outside of the insulating body 5, the housing 6 protecting the connector and shielding external electromagnetic interference.

[0033] The insulating body 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circuit board 3. The circuit of the insulating body 5 is connected to the circuit board 3. The housing 6 is installed on one side of the protective plate 2, which is outside the housing 6. Two inner springs 13 are fixedly connected to the inside of the housing 6. The two inner springs 13 are inside the insulating body 5, which facilitates the installation of network cable connectors. Two outer springs 7 are fixedly connected to the outside of the housing 6. One side of the outer springs 7 abuts against one side of the metal plate 1. The two outer springs 7 form a shielding layer with the metal plate 1 to prevent electromagnetic interference. One end of the outer springs 7 is bent, and the other end of the outer springs 7 is also bent. The two bends on the outer springs 7 make them elastic and better contact the metal plate 1. By setting the outer springs 7 on the outside, the height of the outer springs 7 is higher than the connection opening 12, so that the connector is located inside the metal plate 1, which better protects the connector. At the same time, the outer springs 7, housing 6 and metal plate 1 form a shielding structure to isolate electromagnetic interference.

[0034] Reference Figures 3-5 The top of the insulating body 5 is fixedly connected to a terminal block 9, which is located below the circuit board 3. The wiring of the insulating body 5 is connected to the circuit board 3 through the terminal block 9. A slot 14 is opened on one side inside the insulating body 5, which is located on the side of the socket 4. The slot 14 corresponds to the socket 4, which facilitates the connection of the network cable. An opening 12 is opened on one side of the housing 6, which is also used to provide space for inserting the network cable. Fixing plates 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the housing 6. The two fixing plates 11 are located on both sides of the insulating body 5, and the insulating body 5 is fixed inside the housing 6 by the two fixing plates 11. Two inserts 10 are fixedly connected to the top of the housing 6. The two inserts 10 are located inside the circuit board 3 and are used to fix the housing 6 to the bottom of the circuit board 3. The installation structure is designed to facilitate the installation of the housing 6 and the insulating body 5 and enhance the connection between the housing 6 and the insulating body 5.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-3 The metal plate 1 has two round holes 8 inside, which are located on both sides of the metal plate 1. The metal plate 1 is fixed by the round holes 8 on both sides. The protective plate 2 has a socket 4 in the middle, which is located on the front side of the insulating body 5. The socket 4 corresponds to the opening 12 on the shell 6 and the slot 14 on the insulating body 5, which facilitates the insertion and fixing of the network cable connector.

[0036] Working principle: First, when in use, the network cable connector is inserted into the slot 14 inside the insulating body 5 through the plug 4. The inner spring 13 on the inner side of the outer shell 6 of the insulating body 5 presses against the network cable connector inside the slot 14, fixing the network cable connector inside the insulating body 5 and preventing it from shaking and falling off. When the network port connector is used, the outer spring 7 on the outer shell 6 abuts against the metal plate 1. The bend on the outer spring 7 fits tightly against the metal plate 1, forming a good shielding environment and avoiding electromagnetic interference.

[0037] Secondly, because the outer spring 7 has bends, it is elastic and can adapt to different metal plates 1, improving its applicability. The position of the outer spring 7 is higher than the connector interface, so the connector does not need to pass through the whole metal plate 1 to make contact with the outer spring 7 and the metal plate 1, achieving a shielding effect and protecting the connector.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure between a network connector housing spring and a metal panel, comprising a metal plate (1), characterized in that: A protective plate (2) is installed on the outside of the metal plate (1), a circuit board (3) is fixedly connected to the inside of the metal plate (1), an insulating body (5) is installed on the inside of the metal plate (1), and a housing (6) is installed on the outside of the insulating body (5). The insulating body (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circuit board (3), the housing (6) is installed on one side of the protective plate (2), two inner spring pieces (13) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing (6), and two outer spring pieces (7) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the housing (6). One side of the outer spring piece (7) abuts against one side of the metal plate (1).

2. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal plate (1) has two round holes (8) inside, and the round holes (8) are located on both sides of the metal plate (1).

3. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective plate (2) has a socket (4) in the middle, and the socket (4) is located on the front side of the insulating body (5).

4. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the insulating body (5) is fixedly connected to a terminal (9), which is located below the circuit board (3). A slot (14) is provided on one side of the insulating body (5), which is located on the side of the socket (4).

5. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening (12) is provided on one side of the housing (6), and fixing plates (11) are fixedly connected to both sides of the housing (6). The two fixing plates (11) are located on both sides of the insulating body (5).

6. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the outer spring (7) is bent, and the other end of the outer spring (7) is also bent.

7. The connecting structure of the web port connector shell elastic sheet and the metal panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two inserts (10) are fixedly connected to the top of the housing (6), and the two inserts (10) are located inside the circuit board (3).

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