Suspension connector

Abstract

The present application relates to a suspension connector, which comprises a male connector, a female connector, at least one elastic terminal and at least one fixing part. The male connector is provided with one or more insertion terminals in the middle and fixing terminals on both sides. The female connector is divided into a containing part and a peripheral part. The elastic terminal is provided with one conductive end and one grounding end, and one or more bending sections. The elastic terminal is placed in the elastic terminal slot A of the containing part and the elastic terminal slot B of the peripheral part, and the conductive end of the elastic terminal is placed in the recess of the containing part, the grounding end protrudes outside the peripheral part. The male connector is inserted into the female connector from above, and the insertion terminal of the male connector is combined with the contact section of the elastic terminal to form an electrical connection. The fixing part is placed in the fixing slot of the female connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This work is about a connector, and more specifically about a suspension connector. Background Technology

[0002] Typical electrical connectors are designed as connecting elements for electronic signals and power supplies, and their main function is to provide electrical connections between various electronic devices or equipment to ensure that signals can be transmitted accurately. For connectors, in order to maintain the quality of transmission, the connector and the transmission terminal must achieve good matching.

[0003] In current technology, the disadvantage of connectors is that the connection between the terminals and the connector is unstable. Even a slight deviation in the contact position caused by shaking or other conditions will affect the efficiency and stability of transmission.

[0004] In view of this, how to provide a floating connector that can improve the above-mentioned shortcomings is a problem that the industry leaders are looking forward to solving. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a floating connector that allows for misalignment between the connector and the terminal, preventing short circuits caused by displacement, and is easy to replace. This saves on processes and costs while also improving transmission efficiency and stability.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this invention provides a floating connector comprising: a male connector, a female connector, at least one or more resilient terminals, and at least one or more fixing portions; the male connector has at least one insertion terminal in the middle and fixing terminals on both sides; the female connector is divided into a receiving portion and an outer portion, the receiving portion being a rectangular body with a guide groove having a beveled surface, a recessed portion in the middle, and at least one or more resilient terminal grooves A on its long side; the outer portion is a rectangular body larger than the receiving portion, and has a rectangular through hole in the middle, at least one or more resilient terminal grooves B on its long side, and at least one fixing groove on each of its short sides; furthermore, the receiving portion is placed in the... The elastic terminal slots A and B of the accommodating portion are located opposite each other and are the same in number. One end of the elastic terminal is a conductive end and the other end is a grounding end, and it has one or more bent sections. The elastic terminal has at least one or more contact sections. The elastic terminal is placed in the female connector and in the elastic terminal slots A and B of the accommodating portion. The conductive end of the elastic terminal is placed in the recess of the accommodating portion, and the grounding end protrudes outside the outer side of the accommodating portion. The male connector is inserted into the female connector from above, and the insertion terminal of the male connector is combined with the contact section of the elastic terminal to form an electrical connection. The fixing portion is placed in the fixing slot of the female connector.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has an insertion segment A and an insertion segment B on the insertion terminal of the male connector, which respectively engage with the contact segment of the female connector to form a three-point contact.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has a guide groove located in the X-axis and Y-axis directions of the female connector.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has a material-breaking step at the bottom of the receiving portion of the female connector.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has a plurality of guide slots on the female connector.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has locking points on both the left and right sides of the elastic terminal, which can improve the fixing effect between the elastic terminal slot B on the periphery of the female connector.

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a floating connector in which the elastic terminal has a misaligned segment.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the floating connector of this invention has an offset segment of the elastic terminal that is slanted with the inner side higher than the outer side.

[0014] To achieve the above objectives, the suspension connector of this invention has a one-piece structure for the fixing part. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the levitation connector used in this invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the levitation connector used in this creation;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the normal mating of the floating connector in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the normal mating of the floating connector in this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the offset mating of the floating connector in this design. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the offset mating of the floating connector in this design. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the suspended connector of this invention;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mating of Embodiment 2 of the suspended connector of this invention;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment 1 of the flexible terminal of the floating connector of this invention;

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the elastic terminal of the floating connector of this invention;

[0025] Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the assembly method of the female connector of the floating connector in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates the assembly method of the female connector of the floating connector in this invention. Figure 2 .

[0027] Figure Identification

[0028] Male connector......1

[0029] Insert terminal......10

[0030] Insert segment A......101

[0031] Insertion segment B......102

[0032] Fixed terminals......11

[0033] Female connector......2

[0034] Storage section......20

[0035] Guide slot......201

[0036] Depression......202

[0037] Flexible terminal slot A......203

[0038] Material break step......204

[0039] Peripheral Department......21

[0040] Through hole......211

[0041] Flexible terminal slot B......213

[0042] Fixed slot......214

[0043] Flexible terminals......3

[0044] Conductive end......31

[0045] Grounding terminal......32

[0046] Bending section......33

[0047] Contact section......34

[0048] Misaligned segment......35

[0049] Checkpoint......36

[0050] Fixing part......4 Detailed Implementation

[0051] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 12The floating connector of this invention includes: a male connector 1, a female connector 2, at least one or more resilient terminals 3, and at least one or more fixing portions 4; the male connector 1 has one or more insertion terminals 10 in the middle and fixing terminals 11 on both sides; the female connector 2 is divided into a receiving portion 20 and a peripheral portion 21, and the receiving portion 20 is a rectangular body with a guide groove 201 with a beveled surface, a recessed portion 202 in the middle, and at least one or more resilient terminal grooves A203 on the long side; the peripheral portion 21 is a rectangular body larger than the receiving portion 20, and the peripheral portion 21 has a rectangular through hole 211 in the middle, at least one or more resilient terminal grooves B213 on the long side, and at least one fixing groove 214 on each of the short sides; in addition, the receiving portion 20 is placed in the through hole 211 of the peripheral portion 21. Furthermore, the elastic terminal slots A203 of the receiving portion 20 and B213 of the peripheral portion 21 are positioned opposite each other and have the same number; one end of the elastic terminal 3 is a conductive end 31 and the other end is a grounding end 32, and it has one or more bent sections 33, and the elastic terminal 3 has at least one or more contact sections 34; wherein, the elastic terminal 3 is placed in the female connector 2 and in the elastic terminal slots A203 of the receiving portion 20 and B213 of the peripheral portion 21, and the conductive end 31 of the elastic terminal 3 is placed in the recess 202 of the receiving portion 20, and the grounding end 32 protrudes outside the peripheral portion 21, and the male connector 1 is inserted into the female connector 2 from above, and the insertion terminal 10 of the male connector 1 is combined with the contact section 34 of the elastic terminal 3 to form an electrical connection, and the fixing part 4 is placed in the fixing slot 214 of the female connector 2.

[0052] Continuing from the above, the male connector 1 has an insertion terminal 10 with an insertion section A101 and an insertion section B102; the female connector 2 has a material-breaking step 204 at the bottom of the receiving part 20, and the guide groove 201 is provided in the X-axis and Y-axis directions of the female connector 2, and there are multiple guide grooves 201 in the female connector 2; the elastic terminal 3 has a misalignment section 35, and there are locking points 36 on both the left and right sides; the fixing part 4 is a one-piece structure.

[0053] In actual use, the male connector 1 and the female connector 2 will mate through the insertion terminal 10 of the male connector 1 and the elastic terminal 3 inside the female connector 2. Through the three-point contact between the insertion section A101 and the insertion section B102 of the insertion terminal 10 and the elastic terminal 3, the elasticity of the elastic terminal 3 can also enable the male connector 1 to move in the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions to achieve a floating effect.

[0054] In addition, the misaligned segment of the elastic terminal 3 is designed in two embodiments. Embodiment 1 is a near-U-shaped shape, and Embodiment 2 is an oblique shape with the inside higher than the outside. When placed in the elastic terminal slot B213 of the female connector 2, the elastic terminal can form a floating effect.

[0055] In summary, since the male connector 1 remains suspended while the insertion terminal 10 continues to maintain electrical connection without being affected, a large degree of misalignment can be tolerated during assembly and use without causing a short circuit. Furthermore, the guide grooves 201 on the female connector 2 are located on the X and Y axes, allowing for smooth mating even when the male connector 1 and female connector 2 are misaligned during assembly. The design of the locking points 35 on the left and right sides of the flexible terminal 3, in conjunction with the flexible terminal slot B213, further enhances stability and facilitates replacement. This saves on processes and costs while also improving transmission efficiency and stability.

[0056] In addition, the levitation connector of this invention includes the following assembly steps:

[0057] (a) The conductive end and grounding end of the elastic terminal are both connected to the material strip, and it is directly inserted into the receiving part in this state;

[0058] (b) When the conductive end of the elastic terminal is installed in the elastic terminal slot A of the receiving part, the conductive terminal strip will be lifted by the material breaking step at the bottom of the mother receiving part, so that the strip is separated from the conductive end.

[0059] (c) The flexible terminal is inserted into the receiving portion on the other side in the same manner as described above;

[0060] (d) Next, place the fixing part into the fixing groove of the outer part;

[0061] (e) Place the receiving part of the elastic terminal into the through hole of the outer part from top to bottom, and place the elastic terminal in the elastic terminal slot B of the outer part, and remove the material strip of the grounding end of the elastic terminal.

[0062] (f) Finally, place the male connector above the female connector from top to bottom, and the insertion terminal of the male connector will engage with the contact section of the elastic terminal.

[0063] The above description is merely illustrative and not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or alterations made to this work without departing from its spirit and scope should be included within the scope of this patent application.

Claims

1. A suspension connector, characterized by, It includes: a male connector, a female connector, at least one flexible terminal and at least one fixing part; The male connector has one or more insertion terminals in the middle and fixed terminals on both sides; The female connector is divided into a receiving part and an outer part. The receiving part is a rectangular body with a guide groove with a beveled surface and a recessed part in the middle. The long side has at least one elastic terminal groove A. The outer part is a rectangular body larger than the receiving part. The outer part has a rectangular through hole in the middle and at least one elastic terminal groove B on the long side. The short side has at least one fixing groove. In addition, the receiving part is placed in the through hole of the outer part, and the elastic terminal groove A of the receiving part and the elastic terminal groove B of the outer part are opposite to each other and have the same number. One end of the elastic terminal is a conductive end, the other end is a grounding end, and it has one or more bent sections, and the elastic terminal has at least one or more contact sections; The flexible terminal is placed in the female connector and in the flexible terminal slot A of the receiving part and the flexible terminal slot B of the peripheral part. The conductive end of the flexible terminal is placed in the recess of the receiving part, and the grounding end protrudes outside the peripheral part. The male connector is inserted into the female connector from above, and the insertion terminal of the male connector is combined with the contact section of the flexible terminal to form an electrical connection. The fixing part is placed in the fixing slot of the female connector.

2. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The male connector has an insertion terminal with insertion section A and insertion section B, which respectively engage with the contact section of the female connector to form a three-point contact.

3. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The guide groove of the female connector is located in the X-axis and Y-axis directions of the female connector.

4. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The female connector has a material break step at the bottom of its receiving part.

5. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The female connector has multiple guide slots.

6. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The flexible terminal has locking points on both sides, which can improve the fixing effect between it and the flexible terminal slot B on the periphery of the female connector.

7. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The flexible terminal has a misalignment section.

8. The levitation connector of claim 1, wherein The misaligned section of the elastic terminal can be a near-U shape or an oblique shape with the inside higher than the outside.

9. The levitation coupler of claim 1, wherein The fixing part is a one-piece structure.

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