A laterally push-lockable connector
By designing a side-push-lock structure, the problem of difficult manual operation of existing connectors is solved, achieving a convenient and stable plugging effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN JINGSU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing connectors have many signal terminals, making manual operation difficult, especially the male and female signal terminals.
Design a connector that can be pushed and locked from the side. By setting short posts, slots, push blocks and slides on the male and female ends, it can achieve lateral push-locking and plugging. The inclined slide and limiting structure ensure a stable connection.
It enables a convenient manual connection process, prevents the male and female terminals from becoming loose, and improves the convenience and stability of the connection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connectors, and more specifically, to a connector that can be side-push-locked. Background Technology
[0002] Some existing connectors have a large number of signal terminals to transmit more signals. Chinese patent application CN119009539A, entitled "A Floating Plate-to-Plate Connector," discloses a connector whose main structure includes a male terminal assembly and a female terminal assembly. Both the male and female terminal assemblies have numerous male and female signal terminals, resulting in significant resistance during manual pressing and insertion. This is especially problematic in actual operation, as both male and female signal terminals have wiring, making it difficult to find a suitable position for the fingers and thus hindering the pressing operation. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a connector that can be side-push-locked and is convenient for manual operation.
[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] A side-push-lock connector includes a female end and a male end that can be inserted into the female end. Short posts are provided on the outer sides of the left and right walls of the male end. Slots corresponding to the short posts are provided on the inner sides of the left and right walls of the female end. The connector also includes a "∩"-shaped push block. Inclined slide rails are provided on the left and right plates of the push block. The left and right plates of the push block are slidably connected to the left and right walls of the female end and can move within a certain distance. When the push block is at its furthest position from the female end, the openings of the slide rails are connected to the slots, allowing the short posts to enter the slide rails from the slots. Furthermore, when the push block moves towards the female end, the slide rails cause the short posts to move towards the female end.
[0006] Furthermore, the short columns on the left and right sides of the male end are arranged asymmetrically.
[0007] Furthermore, the male end has two short posts on one side wall and no more than two short posts on the other side wall.
[0008] Furthermore, the short columns on the left and right sides of the male end are arranged symmetrically front to back.
[0009] Furthermore, the left and right walls of the female end are provided with slots, and the left and right plates of the push block are respectively movably inserted into the left and right slots.
[0010] Furthermore, the upper ends of the left and right walls of the female end are respectively provided with limiting grooves that communicate with the left and right slot holes. The top ends of the left and right plates of the push block are respectively provided with stop blocks that extend into the left and right limiting grooves. An inclined surface is provided in front of the stop block. When the push block moves outward to make the stop block abut against the groove wall behind the limiting groove, the push block is at the position farthest from the female end.
[0011] Furthermore, the top of the left and right plates of the push block are provided with elastic bars, and the top surface of the suspended end of the elastic bar is provided with a limiting block. The limiting block is provided with inclined surfaces at both the front and back. When the push block is in the position closest to the mother end, the limiting block is located in the limiting groove and close to the groove wall behind it.
[0012] Furthermore, the bottom surface and the outer side surface of the slot are provided with protrusions arranged along the length of the slot.
[0013] Furthermore, a raised strip is provided on the bottom surface of the slot, and two raised strips are provided on the side surface of the slot.
[0014] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When using this utility model, pull the push block to the position furthest from the female end, align the male end with the female end, and allow the short post of the male end to enter the slide of the push block from the slot. Then press the push block to move towards the female end, causing the short post and the male end to move synchronously towards the female end until the male end and the female end are finally inserted together. By setting the push block to push from the side, it is convenient to manually operate to complete the insertion of the male end and the female end. At the same time, the cooperation between the short post and the slide also plays a certain locking role, which can effectively prevent the male end and the female end from loosening. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded and partially enlarged three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the male end of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0018] 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.
[0019] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component.
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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.
[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 3 A side-push-lock connector includes a female end 1 and a male end 2 that can be inserted into the female end 1. Short posts 21 are provided on the outer sides of the left and right walls of the male end 2. Slots 11, corresponding to the short posts 21, are provided on the inner sides of the left and right walls of the female end 1. The connector also includes a "∩"-shaped push block 3. Inclined slide rails 31 are provided on the left and right plates of the push block 3. The left and right plates of the push block 3 are slidably connected to the left and right walls of the female end 1 and can move within a certain distance. When the push block 3 is at its furthest position from the female end 1, the openings of the slide rails 31 are connected to the slots 11, allowing the short posts 21 to enter the slide rails 31 from the slots 11. When the push block 3 moves towards the female end 1, the slide rails 31 force the short posts 21 to move towards the female end 1, thereby moving the entire male end 2 towards the female end 1, ultimately completing the insertion connection.
[0023] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, the short posts 21 on the left and right walls of the male end 2 are arranged asymmetrically. This asymmetrical arrangement prevents the male end 2 and the female end 1 from being misaligned, thus preventing mistaken insertion. The slot 11 of the female end 1 and the slide rail 31 on the push block 3 are correspondingly provided. Preferably, there are two short posts 21 on one side wall of the male end 2 and two short posts 21 on the other side wall, but the distance between the two short posts 21 on one side is greater than the distance between the two short posts 21 on the other side; alternatively, only one short post 21 can be used on the other side wall to achieve the same mistaken insertion effect. More preferably, the short posts 21 on the left and right walls of the male end 2 are arranged symmetrically front to back, ensuring that the push block 3 is subjected to uniform force during insertion.
[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, both the left and right sides of the female end 1 are provided with slots 12, and the left and right sides of the push block 3 are movably inserted into the left and right slots 12 respectively. By providing slots 12, the push block 3 can be better moved and connected with the female end 1, preventing loosening and detachment.
[0025] To prevent the push block 3 from being pulled directly out of the slot 12 when it is pulled, a limiting structure can be set. Specifically, as shown below... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper ends of the left and right side walls of the female end 1 are respectively provided with limiting grooves 13 that communicate with the left and right slot holes 12. The top ends of the left and right side plates of the push block 3 are respectively provided with stop blocks 32 that extend into the left and right limiting grooves 13. The front of the stop block 32 is provided with an inclined surface. During installation, when the push block 3 is pushed with force, due to the inclined surface in front of the stop block 32, the push block 3 can undergo a certain deformation and enter the slot hole 12 until the stop block 32 moves to the position of the limiting groove 13 and pops out to extend into the limiting groove 13. When the push block 3 is pulled, due to the presence of the stop block 32, when the stop block 32 abuts against the groove wall behind the limiting groove 13, the push block 3 is at the position farthest from the female end 1.
[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the top of both the left and right side plates of the push block 3 are provided with elastic strips 33. A limiting block 34 is provided on the top surface of the suspended end of the elastic strip 33, and the limiting block 34 has inclined surfaces at both its front and rear. By providing the elastic strips 33 and the limiting blocks 34, when the push block 3 is in the position closest to the female end 1, the limiting block 34 is located within the limiting groove 13 and close to the rear groove wall. This limiting block 34 prevents the push block 3 from moving backward on its own, further preventing the female end 1 from becoming loose after being connected to the male end 2.
[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1As shown, both the bottom surface and the outer side surface of the slot 12 are provided with protrusions 14 arranged along the length of the slot 12. Furthermore, the bottom surface of the slot 12 has one protrusion 14, and the side surface of the slot 12 has two protrusions 14. When the push block 3 is pushed to connect the female end 1 and the male end 2, there will be significant friction between the side plate of the push block 3 and the slot 12, especially between the side plate and the bottom surface of the slot 12 due to the force applied. Therefore, the protrusions 14 are provided to reduce friction.
[0028] The above embodiments are merely explanations of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to the embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A side-push-lockable connector, comprising a female end and a male end that can be inserted into the female end, characterized in that: The male end has short posts on the outer sides of its left and right walls, and the female end has slots on the inner sides of its left and right walls that correspond to the short posts and allow them to enter. It also includes a "∩"-shaped push block. The left and right plates of the push block have inclined slides. The left and right plates of the push block are slidably connected to the left and right walls of the female end and can move within a certain distance. When the push block is at its furthest position from the female end, the openings of the slides connect with the slots, allowing the short posts to enter the slides from the slots. Furthermore, as the push block moves towards the female end, the slides cause the short posts to move towards the female end.
2. The connector with a lateral push-lock capability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The short columns on the left and right sides of the male end are arranged asymmetrically.
3. The connector with a lateral push-lock capability according to claim 2, characterized in that: The male end has two short posts on one side wall and no more than two short posts on the other side wall.
4. A lateral push-lockable connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The short columns on the left and right sides of the male end are arranged symmetrically front to back.
5. A lateral push-lockable connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right walls of the female end are provided with slots, and the left and right plates of the push block are respectively movably inserted into the left and right slots.
6. A lateral push-lockable connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper ends of the left and right walls of the female end are respectively provided with limiting grooves that communicate with the left and right slot holes. The top ends of the left and right plates of the push block are respectively provided with stop blocks that extend into the left and right limiting grooves. An inclined surface is provided in front of the stop block. When the push block moves outward to make the stop block abut against the groove wall behind the limiting groove, the push block is at the position farthest from the female end.
7. A lateral push-lockable connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the left and right plates of the push block are provided with elastic bars. The top surface of the suspended end of the elastic bar is provided with a limiting block. The limiting block is provided with inclined surfaces at both the front and back. When the push block is in the position closest to the mother end, the limiting block is located in the limiting groove and close to the groove wall behind it.
8. A lateral push-lockable connector according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that: The bottom surface and the outer side surface of the slot are provided with protrusions arranged along the length of the slot.
9. A lateral push-lockable connector according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the slot is provided with a protruding strip, and the side surface of the slot is provided with two protruding strips.