A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector with supplementary installation cover. Including first component, second component, female seat, male seat and supplementary installation cover, one end of male seat is fixedly installed on the second component, and the other end of male seat forms the opposite end head, and the female seat is fixedly installed on the first component, and the female seat is provided with at least one opposite work station for receiving opposite end head, and the side of female seat is provided with the locating block, and the opposite work station is also provided with the positioning hole, and the bottom of supplementary installation cover is provided with the guide column, and the bottom of guide column is provided with the second lock convex that terminal is in suspension, and the butt joint end head is provided with the avoiding hole, and supplementary installation cover is provided with the positioning gap. The utility model mainly relies on supplementary installation cover to form the preposition between male seat and female seat, and after the opposite installation of male seat and female seat, the accuracy of installation can be guaranteed, which not only makes the operation process simpler, but also makes the overall positioning accurate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circuit connector technology, and in particular to a connector with an auxiliary mounting cover. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, the internal circuit boards and various electronic components in larger electronic devices are very complex. In structural design, not only is it necessary to design and arrange the spatial positions reasonably, but it is also necessary to consider the connection between the circuit board and the electronic components, or between the electronic components. The connection between these components relies on connectors, such as the backlight connector for the display screen. Therefore, the quality of the connector installation directly affects the assembly effect of the electronic device.

[0003] Currently, these connectors mainly consist of a female and a male connector. During installation, the female and male connectors need to be aligned and pressed together, allowing the conductive ribs (terminals) on the female and male connectors to abut against each other. Existing installation methods involve directly pressing and locking the male connector without any auxiliary positioning components. Therefore, careful and meticulous alignment is crucial during installation; misalignment can easily occur, leading to installation errors. Such errors result in defective products and wasted resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector with an auxiliary mounting cover.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover includes a first component, a second component, a female connector, a male connector, and an auxiliary mounting cover. One end of the male connector is fixedly mounted on the second component, and the other end of the male connector forms a mating end. The female connector is fixedly mounted on the first component. The female connector has at least one mating station for receiving the mating end. A pair of positioning blocks and a pair of first locking protrusions are provided on the side of the female connector. The mating station also has a positioning hole. A sheet metal sheet is pressed onto the male connector. The sheet metal sheet forms a first locking opening on the side of the mating end for mating the first locking protrusions. A guide post is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary mounting cover. A second locking protrusion with its end suspended is provided at the bottom of the guide post. An clearance hole is provided on the mating end corresponding to the guide post, allowing the guide post to pass through the mating end and the second locking protrusion to lock at the edge of the clearance hole. Positioning notches with shapes corresponding to the positioning blocks are provided on both sides of the auxiliary mounting cover.

[0007] Preferably, the male seat has a third locking protrusion on its side relative to the end where it is installed with the second component, and the sheet metal sheet has a second locking slot for engaging the third locking protrusion. When the second locking slot is engaged with the third locking protrusion, the sheet metal sheet achieves pressing with the male seat.

[0008] Preferably, the sheet metal sheet is made of conductive material, and the end face of the sheet metal sheet covers at least the entire mating end. A grounding terminal is fixedly installed on the male seat. One end of the grounding terminal is welded to the grounding end foot of the second component, and the other end of the grounding terminal is placed at the third locking protrusion. When the second locking hole is locked on the third locking protrusion, the grounding terminal and the sheet metal sheet are in contact.

[0009] Preferably, the female seat is provided with a through groove at the first locking protrusion, and the first locking protrusion is divided into two by the through groove. When the first locking port is locked onto the first locking protrusion, one end of the through groove extends beyond the bottom edge of the first locking port.

[0010] Preferably, the periphery of the positioning block is provided with a guide slope, the top of the guide post and the opening of the positioning hole are both set as cones, and the edge of the clearance hole is formed with a chamfered surface.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the mating end is provided with an outwardly protruding rib, the mating station is provided with a mating slot that can align and accommodate the rib, one end of the conductive terminal on the male is soldered to the pad of the second component, and the other end of the conductive terminal on the male is exposed on the surface of the rib, one end of the conductive terminal on the female is soldered to the pad of the first component, and the other end of the conductive terminal on the female is exposed in the groove of the mating slot.

[0012] Preferably, it is also provided with a protective cover for protecting the female seat. Each of the four corners of the protective cover is provided with a downwardly extending elastic clamp. The inner side of the elastic clamp is provided with a locking protrusion. The side of the female seat is provided with a stepped end corresponding to the position of the locking protrusion. The elastic clamp is positioned at the four corners of the female seat, and the locking protrusion and the stepped end form a locking mechanism, so that the protective cover covers the assembly station.

[0013] Preferably, an abutting protrusion is provided on the inner side of the elastic clamp foot and above the locking protrusion, and an angle is provided on the top surface of the protective cover at the connection of the elastic clamp foot, through which the abutting protrusion can be contacted. When the locking protrusion and the stepped end form a lock, the abutting protrusion abuts against the side of the female seat.

[0014] By adopting the above-mentioned solution, this utility model mainly relies on the auxiliary mounting cover to form a pre-position between the male and female seats, so that the male and female seats can be installed together to ensure the accuracy of the installation. In particular, by relying on the large opening and exposed positioning notch to connect with the positioning block, the positioning function can be quickly achieved in operation. Combined with the subsequent precise positioning of the positioning column and positioning hole, the operation process is simplified and the overall positioning can meet the requirements of accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the auxiliary mounting cover of this utility model is pre-positioned.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the public seat according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom of the male seat according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the female base and protective cover according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated structure of the female base and protective cover in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the male seat of this utility model when it is not pressed down.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the male seat after it is pressed down according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a structure with only one assembly station in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages 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.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, this embodiment provides a connector with an auxiliary mounting cover, including a first component 1, a second component 2, a female connector 3, a male connector 4, and an auxiliary mounting cover 5. One end of the male connector 4 is fixedly mounted on the second component 2, and the other end of the male connector 4 forms a mating end 41. The female connector 3 is fixedly mounted on the first component 2. The female connector 3 is provided with at least one mating station 31 for receiving the mating end 41. The side of the female connector 3 is provided with a pair of positioning blocks 32 and a pair of first locking protrusions 33. The mating station 31 is also provided with positioning holes 34. The male connector 4 is pressed with a sheet metal sheet 6. The sheet metal sheet 6 forms a first locking mechanism on the side of the mating end 41 for mating with the first locking protrusions 33. The auxiliary mounting cover 5 has a guide post 51 at its bottom, and a second locking protrusion 52 with its end suspended at the bottom. The mating end 41 has a clearance hole 43 corresponding to the guide post 51, so that the guide post 51 can pass through the mating end 41 and the second locking protrusion 52 can be locked at the edge of the clearance hole 43. The auxiliary mounting cover 5 has positioning notches 53 on both sides with shapes corresponding to the positioning block 32. It should be noted that the first component 1 and the second component 2 in this embodiment can be various circuit devices, such as LED light strips and flexible PCB boards. The most common application is in LED light strips, and it is used in embedded LED light strip assemblies, such as displays.

[0028] This embodiment mainly relies on the auxiliary mounting cover 5 to form a pre-position between the male seat 4 and the female seat 3, so that the male seat 4 and the female seat 3 can be installed together to ensure the accuracy of the installation. In particular, the large opening and exposed positioning notch 53 and the positioning block 32 can be connected to achieve a quick positioning effect in operation. Combined with the subsequent precise positioning of the positioning post 51 and the positioning hole 34, the operation process is simplified and the overall positioning can meet the requirements of accuracy.

[0029] Furthermore, a locking structure is also adopted for the specific installation structure between the sheet metal sheet 6 and the male seat 4. Specifically, in this embodiment, the male seat 4 has a third locking protrusion 42 on its side relative to the end that is installed with the second component 2. The sheet metal sheet 6 has a second locking slot 62 for engaging with the third locking protrusion 42. When the second locking slot 62 is locked onto the third locking protrusion 42, the sheet metal sheet 6 achieves pressing with the male seat 4. It should be noted that the sheet metal sheet 6 is a thin sheet with elasticity. The establishment of the first locking slot 61 and the second locking slot 62 makes the side of the sheet metal sheet 6 form a "C" shape, so that locking can be completed under external pressure.

[0030] Furthermore, to enhance the anti-interference isolation effect, the sheet metal sheet 6 is made of conductive material. The end face of the sheet metal sheet 6 at least covers the entire mating end 41. A grounding terminal 44 is fixedly installed on the male connector 4. One end of the grounding terminal 44 is welded to the grounding foot of the second component 2, and the other end of the grounding terminal 44 is placed at the third locking protrusion 42. When the second locking slot 62 is locked onto the third locking protrusion 42, the grounding terminal 44 and the sheet metal sheet 6 form contact. In this way, the sheet metal sheet 6 is connected to the grounding line, and the sheet metal sheet 6 covers the mating end 41. Since the mating end 41 is a relatively thin design (because space needs to be left for connection with the mating station 31 on the female connector 3), the anti-interference ability will be reduced. Therefore, the grounding of the conductive sheet metal sheet 6 is used as an anti-interference measure.

[0031] Furthermore, to facilitate the subsequent disassembly of the male seat 4 and the female seat 3, the female seat 3 in this embodiment is provided with a through groove 35 at the first locking protrusion 33. The through groove 35 divides the first locking protrusion 33 into two parts. When the first locking port 61 is locked onto the first locking protrusion 33, one end of the through groove 35 extends beyond the bottom edge of the first locking port 61. With this arrangement, when disassembly is required, a tool can be inserted along the through groove 35 and pried outward to pry the first locking port 61 outward, thereby disengaging the locking state between the first locking port 61 and the first locking protrusion 33.

[0032] Furthermore, to facilitate the formation of the corresponding locking mechanism, the periphery of the positioning block 32 in this embodiment is provided with guide slopes, the top of the guide post 51 and the opening of the positioning hole 34 are both set as cones, and the edge of the clearance hole 43 is formed with a chamfered surface, so as to facilitate the second locking protrusion 52 to disengage from the locking mechanism between the clearance hole 43 when the external force is pressed onto the male seat 4.

[0033] Furthermore, regarding the conductive connection between the male connector 4 and the female connector 3, in this embodiment, the bottom of the mating end 41 is provided with outwardly protruding ribs 45. The mating station 3 is provided with mating slots 36 that can accommodate the ribs 45. One end of the conductive terminal 100 on the male connector 4 is soldered to the pad of the second component, and the other end of the conductive terminal 100 on the male connector 4 is exposed on the surface of the rib 45. One end of the conductive terminal 100 on the female connector 3 is soldered to the pad of the first component 1, and the other end of the conductive terminal 100 on the female connector 3 is exposed in the slot of the mating slot 36. In this way, when the mating is completed between the male connector 4 and the female connector 3, the ribs 45 are aligned one by one into the mating slots 36. The mating slots 36 achieve final positioning and also isolate the conductive terminals 100 from each other.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to protect the female connector 3 (mainly the conductive terminals) when not installed, a protective cover 8 is also provided for protecting the female connector 3. Each of the four corners of the protective cover 8 is provided with a downwardly extending elastic clamping foot 81. The inner side of the elastic clamping foot 81 is provided with a locking protrusion 82. The side of the female connector 3 is provided with a stepped end 37 corresponding to the position of the locking protrusion 82. The elastic clamping foot 81 is positioned at the four corners of the female connector 3, and the locking protrusion 82 and the stepped end 37 form a locking mechanism, so that the protective cover 8 covers the assembly station 31.

[0035] Furthermore, to facilitate quick and efficient disassembly of the protective cover 8, an abutment protrusion 83 is provided on the inner side of the elastic clamp 81 and above the locking protrusion 82 in this embodiment. A bend 84 is provided on the top surface of the protective cover 8 at the connection of the elastic clamp 81. The abutment protrusion 83 can be contacted through the bend 84. When the locking protrusion 82 and the stepped end 37 form a lock, the abutment protrusion 83 abuts against the side of the female seat 3.

[0036] A method for installing a connector with an auxiliary mounting cover includes the following steps:

[0037] Step 1: Select the female seat 3 that is fixedly connected to the first component 1, and then insert the tool into the bend 84 (which can be done simultaneously) to force the elastic clamping leg 81 to spring outward, so that the locking protrusion 82 on the elastic clamping leg 81 disengages from the locking between the step end 37. When all the elastic clamping legs 81 have completed the disengagement of the locking protrusion 82 from the step end 37, the protective cover 8 can be removed.

[0038] Step 2: After removing the protective cover 8, select the same number of male seats 4 as the number of mounting stations 31 and form a fixed connection with the second component 2. Maintain the installation between the auxiliary mounting cover 5 and the male seats 4. Do not arbitrarily separate the auxiliary mounting cover 5. After selecting the male seats 4, first make the positioning notch 53 on the auxiliary mounting cover 5 and the positioning block 32 on the female seat 3 form a positioning, so that the positioning notch 53 receives the positioning block 32. Then, the guide post 51 is inserted into the positioning hole 34 at the same time until the auxiliary mounting cover 5 can no longer be pressed down, then stop. When pressing down the male seats 4 for installation, pre-positioning is performed.

[0039] Step 3: Keeping the auxiliary mounting cover 5 still, apply downward pressure to the male seat 4. After the male seat 4 is subjected to force, the second locking protrusion 52, which originally formed a lock with the edge of the clearance hole 43, is forced to shift outward. Finally, the second locking protrusion 52 is disengaged from the lock between the clearance hole 43. The male seat 4 can then continue to be pressed down until the first locking hole 61 on the sheet metal sheet 6 forms a lock with the first locking protrusion 33 after being pressed down. Once the lock is completed, the male seat 4 and the female seat 3 are accurately installed.

[0040] Furthermore, according to the structural design of this embodiment, the installation method can be completed directly by mechanical equipment. For example, the removal of the protective cover 8 can be done by inserting a jig with a pin at the same time, and the protective cover 8 can be removed at once. The subsequent work can be completed by pressing down the clamp. Thus, the assembly can be carried out by mechanical equipment, which can effectively improve the production efficiency of the block.

[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover, characterized in that: The device includes a first component, a second component, a female connector, a male connector, and an auxiliary mounting cover. One end of the male connector is fixedly mounted on the second component, and the other end of the male connector forms a mating end. The female connector is fixedly mounted on the first component. The female connector has at least one mating station for receiving the mating end. The female connector has a pair of positioning blocks and a pair of first locking protrusions on its side. The mating station also has positioning holes. The male connector has a sheet metal sheet pressed onto it. The sheet metal sheet has a first locking opening on the side of the mating end for mating with the first locking protrusion. The bottom of the auxiliary mounting cover has a guide post. The bottom of the guide post has a second locking protrusion with its end suspended. The mating end has a clearance hole corresponding to the guide post, allowing the guide post to pass through the mating end and the second locking protrusion to lock at the edge of the clearance hole. The auxiliary mounting cover has positioning notches on both sides with shapes corresponding to the positioning blocks.

2. The connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The male seat has a third locking protrusion on its side relative to the end where it is installed with the second component. The sheet metal sheet has a second locking slot for engaging the third locking protrusion. When the second locking slot is engaged with the third locking protrusion, the sheet metal sheet is pressed together with the male seat.

3. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The sheet metal sheet is made of conductive material, and the end face of the sheet metal sheet covers at least the entire mating end. A grounding terminal is fixedly installed on the male seat. One end of the grounding terminal is welded to the grounding end foot of the second component, and the other end of the grounding terminal is placed at the third locking protrusion. When the second locking hole is locked on the third locking protrusion, the grounding terminal and the sheet metal sheet are in contact.

4. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The female seat is provided with a through groove at the first locking protrusion, which divides the first locking protrusion into two parts. When the first locking port is locked onto the first locking protrusion, one end of the through groove extends beyond the bottom edge of the first locking port.

5. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning block is provided with guide slopes around its perimeter, the top of the guide post and the opening of the positioning hole are both set as cones, and the edge of the clearance hole is formed with a chamfered surface.

6. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mating end is provided with outwardly protruding ribs, and the mating station is provided with mating slots that can align and accommodate the ribs. One end of the conductive terminal on the male connector is soldered to the pad of the second component, and the other end of the conductive terminal on the male connector is exposed on the surface of the ribs. One end of the conductive terminal on the female connector is soldered to the pad of the first component, and the other end of the conductive terminal on the female connector is exposed in the groove of the mating slot.

7. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It is also equipped with a protective cover for protecting the female seat. Each of the four corners of the protective cover has a downward-extending elastic clamp. The inner side of the elastic clamp is provided with a locking protrusion. The side of the female seat is provided with a stepped end corresponding to the position of the locking protrusion. The elastic clamp is positioned at the four corners of the female seat, and the locking protrusion and the stepped end form a locking mechanism, so that the protective cover covers the assembly station.

8. A connector with an auxiliary mounting cover as described in claim 7, characterized in that: An abutting protrusion is provided on the inner side of the elastic clamp and above the locking protrusion. A bend is provided on the top surface of the protective cover at the connection of the elastic clamp. The abutting protrusion can be contacted through the bend. When the locking protrusion and the stepped end form a lock, the abutting protrusion abuts against the side of the female seat.

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