Press-type LED strip connector

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of LED strip connectors, and discloses a press-type LED strip connector, including a base body. The base body has insertion grooves on both sides for inserting an LED strip, and the insertion grooves are arranged horizontally. The top of the base body has two mounting grooves, the bottom of which communicates with the insertion grooves. Terminals are installed in the mounting grooves. Each terminal includes a horizontally arranged substrate. The front part of the substrate forms an elastic portion, and the rear part forms a fixing portion. The two sides of the elastic portion extend downwards and are bent to form spring contacts. The two sides of the fixing portion extend downwards to form plugs. The top of the base body is covered with a cover. The bottom of the cover has a pressing portion that presses against the terminal. The pressing portion presses against the substrate from top to bottom. The cover is connected to the base body via a connecting structure. When the LED strip is inserted into the insertion groove, pressing the cover downwards causes the terminal to move downwards, the plug is inserted into the LED strip, the spring contacts are electrically connected to the LED strip, and the connecting structure fixes the cover to the base body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of LED strip connectors, and more specifically, to a press-type LED strip connector. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional LED strip installations, crimp-type connectors are the mainstream choice. These connectors require specialized equipment such as pliers and crimping tools to perform the crimping operation to achieve a fixed and conductive connection. This not only demands a certain level of skill but also requires carrying additional tools, often resulting in cumbersome operation and low installation efficiency. With the increasing popularity of LED strips in home ambiance creation and localized lighting, tool-free LED strip connectors are gradually becoming the market favorite. Their convenience precisely meets the needs of home and individual users for simplified installation processes.

[0003] In the existing technology, tool-free LED strip connectors still have performance shortcomings, including terminals. These terminals mainly rely on their own metal spikes to penetrate the LED strip insulation layer and contact the wires to achieve conductivity when manually pressed. However, due to structural design limitations, the spike contact area is small and there is a lack of continuous pressure compensation provided by the spring, resulting in weak current carrying capacity. They can usually only be used with low-power LED strips. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a press-type LED strip connector, which aims to solve the problem of unstable connection of LED strip connectors in the prior art.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a press-type LED strip connector includes a base body, with embedding grooves for inserting LED strips on both sides of the base body. The embedding grooves are arranged horizontally. The top of the base body has two downwardly recessed mounting grooves. The bottom of the mounting grooves is connected to the embedding grooves. Terminals are installed in the mounting grooves. The terminal includes a horizontally arranged substrate, with an elastic portion formed at the front and a fixed portion formed at the rear. The elastic portion extends downward and is bent on both sides to form a spring, and the fixed portion extends downward on both sides to form a plug. The top of the base is covered with a cover, and the bottom of the cover has a pressing part that presses against the terminal. The pressing part presses against the substrate from top to bottom. The cover is connected to the base through a connecting structure. After the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the cover is pressed down, and the cover causes the terminal to move downward. The plug is embedded in the light strip, the spring is electrically connected to the light strip, and the connection structure makes the cover and the base fixedly connected.

[0006] Optionally, the bottom of the cover has two downward protruding bumps, which are arranged at intervals to form the pressing part, and the bottom of the bumps presses against the terminal through the mounting groove.

[0007] Optionally, the bottom of the plug has two inverted triangular fixing heads; when the light strip is inserted into the insertion groove, the cover is pressed down, and the fixing heads are inserted into the light strip.

[0008] Optionally, the bottom of the spring sheet forms a downward-arched elastic part, and the bottom of the elastic part forms an arc-shaped abutment surface; when the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the abutment surface abuts against the surface of the light strip electrode.

[0009] Optionally, the cover includes a horizontally arranged top plate, the bottom of which is provided with the pressing part, and side plates connected to both sides of the cover, with the two side plates extending downward and arranged in parallel and spaced apart.

[0010] Optionally, the side plate and the top plate are integrally formed.

[0011] Optionally, the connection structure includes a connecting protrusion and a connecting hole; the connecting protrusion is provided on both sides of the base, and the connecting hole is provided on the side plate; As the cover is pressed down, the side plate moves downward until the connecting protrusion is embedded in the connecting hole.

[0012] Optionally, the outer surface of the connecting protrusion is provided with an inclined guide surface, which extends outward from the seat body along the direction from top to bottom of the connecting protrusion.

[0013] Optionally, the connection structure includes positioning protrusions and guide grooves. The positioning protrusions protrude outwards on both sides of the base, and the guide groove is recessed upwards on the bottom of the side plate. The guide groove forms a slot opening on the bottom of the side plate. The positioning protrusions are embedded in the guide groove through the slot opening.

[0014] Optionally, the base is provided with a longitudinally arranged partition; when the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the end of the light strip abuts against the partition.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the push-button LED strip connector provided by this utility model uses the pressing part of the cover to drive the terminals downward, allowing the plug to embed into the LED strip and the spring contact to make electrical connection with the LED strip. Simultaneously, the connection structure fixes the cover and the base, eliminating the need for complex tools and significantly lowering the operational threshold; connection can be achieved simply by pressing. Furthermore, the connection is stable and reliable. The elastic part of the terminal ensures that the spring contact always has elastic tension, allowing it to tightly fit the LED strip electrodes, preventing poor contact and enabling it to carry high current. After the cover is fixed, it continuously presses against the terminals, further strengthening the connection and reducing the risk of failure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the push-to-open LED strip connector provided by this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the push-button LED strip connector provided by this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the push-to-open LED strip connector and the LED strip provided by this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the push-to-open LED strip connector and the LED strip provided by this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal provided by this utility model; Figure 6 This is a side view of the push-button LED strip connector provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0019] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] Reference Figures 1-6 The image shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The push-type LED strip connector provided by this utility model includes a base 100. The base 100 has an embedding groove 101 on each side for embedding the LED strip. The embedding groove 101 is arranged horizontally. The top of the base 100 has two downward recessed mounting grooves. The bottom of the mounting groove is connected to the embedding groove 101. A terminal 200 is installed in the mounting groove. Terminal 200 includes a horizontally arranged substrate, an elastic portion 210 is formed at the front of the substrate, a fixing portion 220 is formed at the rear of the substrate, the elastic portion 210 extends downward and is bent on both sides to form a spring piece 211, and the fixing portion 220 extends downward on both sides to form a plug 221. The top of the base 100 is covered by a cover 300, and the bottom of the cover 300 has a pressing part 301 that presses against the terminal 200. The pressing part 301 presses against the substrate from top to bottom. The cover 300 is connected to the base 100 through a connecting structure. After the light strip is inserted into the insertion slot 101, the cover 300 is pressed down, and the cover 300 drives the terminal 200 to move downward. The plug 221 is inserted into the light strip, and the spring 211 is electrically connected to the light strip. The connection structure makes the cover 300 and the base 100 fixedly connected.

[0022] The aforementioned push-button LED strip connector uses the pressing part 301 of the cover 300 to drive the terminal 200 downwards, allowing the plug 221 to embed into the LED strip and the spring contact 211 to electrically connect with the LED strip. Simultaneously, the connection structure fixes the cover 300 and the base 100, eliminating the need for complex tools and significantly lowering the operational threshold; connection can be achieved simply by pressing. Furthermore, the connection is stable and reliable. The elastic part 210 of the terminal 200 ensures that the spring contact 211 always maintains elastic tension, tightly fitting the LED strip electrode to prevent poor contact and carrying high current. After the cover 300 is fixed, it continuously presses against the terminal 200, further reinforcing the connection and reducing the risk of failure.

[0023] The bottom of the cover 300 has two downward-facing protrusions, which are spaced apart to form a pressing part 301. The bottom of the protrusions presses against the terminal 200 through a mounting groove. This ensures that the terminal 200 is stably driven downward when the cover 300 is pressed, ensuring that the plug 221 of the terminal 200 is reliably embedded in the light strip, and that the spring contact 211 is tightly attached to the light strip electrode. At the same time, the connection structure fixes the cover 300 and the base 100, ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the pressing operation, strengthening the stability of the electrical connection, and avoiding poor contact.

[0024] Specifically, the outline of the bump is similar to that of the substrate.

[0025] Specifically, the bottom of the plug 221 has two inverted triangular retaining heads; when the light strip is inserted into the insert groove 101, the cover 300 is pressed down, and the retaining heads are inserted into the light strip. In this way, the sharp bottom of the inverted triangle can easily pierce the light strip to achieve a stable connection.

[0026] Specifically, the bottom of the spring piece 211 forms a downward-arched elastic portion 210, and the bottom of the elastic portion 210 forms an arc-shaped abutment surface; when the light strip is inserted into the insertion groove 101, the abutment surface abuts against the surface of the light strip electrode. In this way, the downward-arched elastic portion 210 has its own pre-tight elastic tension, and when the abutment surface contacts the light strip electrode, it can adaptively compensate for the thickness deviation of the light strip or the installation gap through elastic deformation, avoiding contact insufficiency caused by dimensional errors.

[0027] The cover 300 includes a horizontally arranged top plate, with a pressing part 301 at the bottom of the top plate. Side plates 310 are connected to both sides of the cover 300, with the two side plates 310 extending downwards and arranged in parallel intervals.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the side plate 310 is integrally formed with the top plate.

[0029] In this embodiment, the connection structure includes a connecting protrusion 110 and a connecting hole 311; the two sides of the base 100 are provided with outwardly protruding connecting protrusions 110, and the side plate 310 is provided with a connecting hole 311; When the cover 300 is pressed down, the side plate 310 moves downward until the connecting protrusion 110 is inserted into the connecting hole 311. In this way, after the connecting protrusion 110 is inserted into the connecting hole 311, the protruding structure of the protrusion forms a mechanical self-lock with the hole wall, which can resist the separation force caused by lateral pulling or slight vibration, and prevent the cover 300 from accidentally falling off. At the same time, this structure can exert continuous downward pressure on the cover 300, ensuring that the pressing part 301 always presses against the terminal 200, indirectly ensuring the tight contact between the spring 211 and the lamp strip electrode, and strengthening the connection stability.

[0030] An inclined guide surface is provided on the outer surface of the connecting protrusion 110. Along the top-to-bottom direction of the connecting protrusion 110, the guide surface extends outward at an inclination away from the seat 100. In this way, as the cover 300 moves downward, the inclined guide surface can convert the vertical downward pressure into a lateral component force, driving the side plate 310 to slightly deform outward elastically, avoiding direct hard contact between the connecting hole 311 and the protrusion that would cause jamming, and achieving smooth pressing.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting structure includes positioning protrusions 120 and guide grooves 312. Positioning protrusions 120 protrude outwards on both sides of the base 100, and guide grooves 312 are recessed upwards on the bottom of the side plate 310. The guide grooves 312 form openings on the bottom of the side plate 310. The positioning protrusions 120 are embedded in the guide grooves 312 through these openings. Thus, the openings formed by the guide grooves 312 at the bottom of the side plate 310 are open-designed. Combined with the protruding shape of the positioning protrusions 120, pressing the cover 300 allows for quick alignment via visual or tactile means. The positioning protrusions 120 naturally slide into the grooves along the openings, significantly reducing the difficulty of assembly and ensuring that the side plate 310 moves downwards in the designated direction.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the base 100 is provided with a longitudinally arranged partition 130; when the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove 101, the end of the light strip abuts against the partition 130. In this way, positioning installation is achieved, ensuring that the light strip electrode position is in the set position.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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 push-button LED strip connector, characterized in that, The device includes a base, with recessed slots for inserting LED strips on both sides of the base. The recessed slots are arranged horizontally. The top of the base has two downward-facing mounting slots. The bottom of the mounting slots is connected to the recessed slots. Terminals are installed in the mounting slots. The terminal includes a horizontally arranged substrate, with an elastic portion formed at the front and a fixed portion formed at the rear. The elastic portion extends downward and is bent on both sides to form a spring, and the fixed portion extends downward on both sides to form a plug. The top of the base is covered with a cover, and the bottom of the cover has a pressing part that presses against the terminal. The pressing part presses against the substrate from top to bottom. The cover is connected to the base through a connecting structure. After the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the cover is pressed down, and the cover causes the terminal to move downward. The plug is embedded in the light strip, the spring is electrically connected to the light strip, and the connection structure makes the cover and the base fixedly connected.

2. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cover has two downward protruding bumps, which are arranged at intervals to form the pressing part. The bottom of the bumps presses against the terminal through the mounting groove.

3. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the plug has two inverted triangular fixing heads; when the light strip is inserted into the insertion groove, the cover is pressed down, and the fixing heads are inserted into the light strip.

4. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the spring sheet forms a downward-arched elastic part, and the bottom of the elastic part forms an arc-shaped abutment surface; when the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the abutment surface abuts against the surface of the light strip electrode.

5. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover includes a horizontally arranged top plate, the bottom of which is provided with the pressing part, and side plates connected to both sides of the cover. The two side plates extend downward and are arranged in parallel and spaced apart.

6. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The side plate and the top plate are integrally formed.

7. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The connection structure includes connecting protrusions and connecting holes; the connecting protrusions protruding outwards are provided on both sides of the base, and the connecting holes are provided on the side plate; As the cover is pressed down, the side plate moves downward until the connecting protrusion is embedded in the connecting hole.

8. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The outer surface of the connecting protrusion is provided with an inclined guide surface, which extends outward from the base body along the direction from top to bottom of the connecting protrusion.

9. The push-button LED strip connector as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The connection structure includes positioning protrusions and guide grooves. The positioning protrusions protrude outwards on both sides of the base, and the guide groove is recessed upwards on the bottom of the side plate. The guide groove forms a slot opening on the bottom of the side plate. The positioning protrusions are embedded in the guide groove through the slot opening.

10. The push-button LED strip connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The base is provided with a longitudinally arranged partition; when the light strip is embedded in the embedding groove, the end of the light strip abuts against the partition.

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