A low profile jack strip that facilitates automated production

Abstract

A low-profile socket strip convenient for automatic production, comprising a socket strip body, a plurality of terminals inserted into the socket strip body, and a plurality of Mylar sheets arranged on the end face of the socket strip body; wherein the socket strip body is provided with a plurality of insertion holes for inserting the terminals. The height of the socket strip body is less than 3 mm. The socket strip body is provided with positioning columns on both sides. The middle part of the lower end face of the socket strip body is flat, and the Mylar sheets are arranged at the lower end face of the socket strip body. The insertion hole is provided with an insertion slot, and the terminal is provided with an insertion part which is inserted into the insertion slot. The Mylar sheets are arranged in the socket strip body, providing a flat surface so that the vacuum suction pipe can grasp the product for movement and transportation, thereby realizing the automation of the whole production process, improving the production efficiency, and reducing the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic technology, specifically to a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production. Background Technology

[0002] In electronic product manufacturing, circuit boards need to be connected to wires. When there are many wires to connect, wiring sockets are required. In some electronic products with size requirements, the height of these wiring sockets is relatively low, which can cause some difficulties in product manufacturing. For example, in order to improve production efficiency, automated production lines are needed, but robotic arms cannot grasp products that are too small.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a low-profile socket strip that is easy to grasp and can be produced using automated production lines. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems to a certain extent.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate and can be produced using automated production lines.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this utility model disclose a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, comprising a socket strip body, a plurality of terminals inserted into the socket strip body, and a plurality of Mylar pieces disposed on the end face of the socket strip body; wherein, the socket strip body is provided with a plurality of insertion holes, which are used to insert the terminals.

[0007] In addition, the low-profile socket strip according to the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, which is convenient for automated production, may also have the following additional technical features: Optionally, the height of the main body of the socket strip is less than 3mm.

[0008] Optionally, the height of the main body of the socket strip is 2.12mm.

[0009] Optionally, positioning posts are provided on both sides of the main body of the socket strip.

[0010] Optionally, the lower end face of the main body of the socket strip is flat in the middle, and the Mylar piece is disposed at the lower end face of the main body of the socket strip.

[0011] Optionally, the insertion hole is a through hole.

[0012] Optionally, the insertion hole is provided with an insertion groove, and the terminal is provided with an insertion part, which is inserted into the insertion groove.

[0013] Optionally, the opening of the insertion slot faces upward, and the width of the insertion part gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0014] Optionally, the terminals located above and disposed on the end face of the socket strip body are surface-mount terminals, while those located below and disposed at the plug hole are plug terminals.

[0015] Optionally, the plug-in terminal is a pair of inwardly bent metal plates with inwardly protruding contacts.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the main body of the socket strip is provided with Mylar sheet, which provides a flat surface so that the vacuum suction tube can grasp the product and move it for transportation, thereby realizing the automation of the entire production process, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a left view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection position of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure label: 1-Socket strip body, 11-Plug hole, 111-Plug groove, 12-Positioning post; 2-Terminal, 21-Plug part, 22-Surface mount terminal, 23-Plug terminal; 3-Mylar plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or components / elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes a low-profile socket strip that facilitates automated production according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a left view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a top view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, provided by one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, according to one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1-7 As shown, the low-profile socket strip, which is easy to automate production, includes: a socket strip body 1, a plurality of terminals 2 inserted into the socket strip body 1, and a plurality of Mylar plates 3 disposed on the end face of the socket strip body 1; wherein, the socket strip body 1 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 11, which are inserted into the terminals 2.

[0022] Specifically, in the production of this low-profile socket strip, which is easy to automate, the machine tool controls the insertion of terminal 2 into the main body 1 of the socket strip being transported on the assembly line. Then, Mylar sheet 3 is bonded to the main body 1 of the socket strip using a hot-press bonding process. The machine tool can then use a vacuum suction tube controlled by a solenoid valve to move above the Mylar sheet 3, and the vacuum suction tube picks up the right-angle gripper cap 3, thereby lifting the entire product and moving it to the next workstation. The next workstation can be for image quality inspection. After passing the inspection, the product can be placed into a carrier belt or tray using the same method via a vacuum suction tube, and then packaged and shipped.

[0023] It should be noted that the main body 1 of the socket strip is an insulating body, usually made of plastic material, which serves the functions of insulation and support.

[0024] According to this utility model, the low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate is equipped with Mylar plates that make the end face flat and easy for mechanical gripping during the production process. The solenoid valve vacuum suction tube can easily grasp and transport the product, thereby realizing the automation of the entire production process, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the socket strip body 1 is less than 3mm.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the socket strip body 1 is 2.12mm.

[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the outline height is d, which in this embodiment is less than 3mm, specifically 2.12mm. Since the higher socket strip body 1 can be grasped by other means, such as conventionally using a robotic arm, the lower-profile socket strip body 1 only needs to be equipped with Mylar plates 3. The Mylar plates 3 provide a flat end face, making it easier for the vacuum suction tube to pick up the entire product.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, positioning posts 12 are provided on both sides of the main body 1 of the socket strip.

[0029] Specifically, the function of the positioning post 12 is to limit the position of the product during surface mounting. The positioning post 12 is inserted into the designated position on the circuit board to ensure that the terminal position is correct and to prevent the product from moving.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection position of a low-profile socket strip, which is convenient for automated production, provided by one embodiment of this utility model. Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the area with the cross-section line is the part of the circuit board where surface mounting is performed. There are also two circles in the middle to indicate the positioning holes in the circuit board. The positioning operation can be completed by inserting the positioning post 12 into the hole.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end face of the socket strip body 1 is flat in the middle, and the Mylar sheet 3 is disposed at the lower end face of the socket strip body 1.

[0032] Specifically, since the terminal is inserted at the top, if the Mylar sheet 3 were placed at the bottom, it could not be directly picked up. Therefore, the initial operation steps of the production line are changed: First, the socket strip body 1 is placed upside down (top facing up) on the production line. The machine tool controls the insertion of the terminal 2 into the insulating body 1 being transported on the production line. Then, at the next station, the insulating body 1 is flipped over and moved to the next station, where a hot-press bonding process adheres the Mylar sheet 3 to the socket strip body 1. Subsequent operation steps are the same.

[0033] It should be noted that, as shown in the attached diagram, the upper surface of this product also has several blind holes. Since these blind holes are unrelated to the improvements of this application and only have some obstructive negative effects, they are not described in detail. If there are no blind holes on the upper surface, and the width of the socket strip body 1 is wide enough, or the vacuum suction tube is thin enough, the Mylar sheet 3 can also be set on the upper surface.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion hole 11 is a through hole.

[0035] Specifically, the terminal patch end on the top of this product is connected to the circuit board, and the bottom is connected to the wire end through the plug hole 11 which is a through hole.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion hole 11 is provided with an insertion groove 111, and the terminal 2 is provided with an insertion part 21, which is inserted into the insertion groove 111.

[0037] Specifically, by providing a plug groove 111 in the plug hole 11 and a plug part 21 in the terminal 2, the connection between the terminal 2 and the socket strip body 1 can be made more stable and reliable.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the insertion slot 111 faces upward, and the width of the insertion part 21 gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0039] Specifically, the width of the plug portion 21 gradually decreases from top to bottom, which makes the plug portion 21 have a sharp structure, so that it can be better inserted into the plug slot 111, making the insertion connection more stable and reliable.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the terminal 2 located above and disposed on the end face of the socket strip body 1 is a patch terminal 22, and the terminal located below and disposed on the plug hole 11 is a plug terminal 23.

[0041] Specifically, Figure 5 This is the state before terminal 2 is assembled. At this time, the surface mount terminal 22 and the insertion part 21 are flat. This is to minimize the number of steps in the stamping process when manufacturing terminal 2. After terminal 2 is inserted into the insertion hole 11, the surface mount terminal 22 needs to be bent at the upper end face of the socket strip body 1, so that the surface mount terminal 22 is in a surface mount state.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in terminal 23 is a pair of inwardly bent metal sheets, which are provided with inwardly protruding contacts.

[0043] Specifically, the plug terminal 23 is bent inward and has inwardly protruding contacts. These features enhance the crimping force when the wire is inserted into the hole and connected to the plug terminal 23. Furthermore, in addition to its conductive properties, the metal sheet, due to its elasticity, generates a stable crimping force when the wire is connected to the plug terminal 23, ensuring a reliable connection.

[0044] It should be noted that the plug terminal 23 can be gold-plated to form a gold-plated layer on the surface, thereby improving conductivity.

[0045] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this application. In addition, this application can be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this application are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production, characterized in that, include: The socket strip body (1), a number of terminals (2) inserted into the socket strip body (1), and a number of Mylar plates (3) disposed on the end face of the socket strip body (1). The socket strip body (1) is provided with several plug holes (11), which are used to plug into the terminal (2).

2. The low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the main body (1) of the socket strip is less than 3mm.

3. The low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height of the main body (1) of the socket strip is 2.12mm.

4. The low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning posts (12) are provided on both sides of the main body (1) of the socket strip.

5. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end face of the socket strip body (1) is flat in the middle, and the Mylar sheet (3) is disposed at the lower end face of the socket strip body (1).

6. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insertion hole (11) is a through hole.

7. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plug hole (11) is provided with a plug groove (111), and the terminal (2) is provided with a plug part (21), which is plugged into the plug groove (111).

8. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The opening of the insertion slot (111) faces upward, and the width of the insertion part (21) gradually decreases from top to bottom.

9. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The terminal (2) located above and on the end face of the socket strip body (1) is a patch terminal (22), and the terminal located below and on the plug hole (11) is a plug terminal (23).

10. A low-profile socket strip that is easy to automate production according to claim 9, characterized in that: The plug-in terminal (23) is a pair of inwardly bent metal pieces with inwardly protruding contacts.

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