New type of horn socket

Abstract

This utility model provides a novel horn-shaped socket comprising a housing, a snap-fit ​​structure, and a locking buckle. The housing has a plug-in cavity adapted to a plug, and both sides of the housing also have mounting grooves and locking grooves. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​member and a rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​member is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove via the rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​member includes a top abutment located within the plug-in cavity and a snap-fit ​​portion protruding from the housing. The plug is inserted into the plug-in cavity so that the top abutment rotates to be flush with the bottom of the plug-in cavity, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions. The locking buckle is movably mounted on the snap-fit ​​member, with one end of the locking buckle located in the locking groove to lock the snap-fit ​​member, keeping its top abutment flush with the bottom of the plug-in cavity; the locking buckle disengages from the locking groove to release the snap-fit ​​member and allow it to rotate. This novel horn-shaped socket can lock the snap-fit ​​structure, making the overall structure more stable and reliable, and easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic device technology, and in particular to a novel horn-shaped socket. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are classified into three basic types: wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and board-to-board. Different types of connectors are used in various applications. The horn connector is a common board-to-board connector in electronic devices, named for the horn-like shape of its two side latches. A horn connector typically refers to a female connector with a complete plastic shell and side latches.

[0003] The horn connector features protruding latching structures on both sides of its insulating shell, with internal metal pins ranging from a few to hundreds. Common types include single-row and double-row connectors. Horn connectors connect to plugs; when a plug is inserted into the horn socket, the "horn" latches on both sides firmly lock the plug's claws, forming a stable and reliable electrical connection and effectively preventing accidental dislodgement due to vibration or pulling. Furthermore, the "horn" structure provides a leverage point for the plug, making insertion and removal easier compared to simple straight-push connectors. However, in existing technology, when connecting a horn socket to a plug, accidental contact with the "horn" structure can pry the plug off the socket, causing connection interruption, affecting normal use, and requiring inspection of the entire circuit, thus impacting efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new type of horn socket that can lock the horn structure of the horn socket to prevent accidental activation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a novel horn socket that can lock the horn structure of the horn socket to prevent accidental activation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a novel horn-shaped socket, comprising: The housing has a plug-in cavity adapted to the plug, and both sides of the housing also have mounting grooves and locking grooves. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​component and a rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​component is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove via the rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​component includes a top abutment located in the insertion cavity and a snap-fit ​​portion protruding from the housing. The plug is inserted into the insertion cavity so that the top abutment rotates to be flush with the bottom of the insertion cavity, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions. The locking buckle is movably mounted on the latching member. One end of the locking buckle is located in the locking groove to lock the latching member so that its top is flush with the bottom of the insertion cavity; the locking buckle disengages from the locking groove to release the latching member and allow it to rotate.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the novel horn-shaped socket of this utility model includes a shell, a snap-fit ​​structure, and a locking buckle. The shell has a socket cavity adapted to the plug, and both sides of the shell also have mounting grooves and locking grooves. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​element and a rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​element is rotatably installed in the mounting groove via the rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​element includes a top abutment located within the socket cavity and a snap-fit ​​portion protruding from the shell. The plug is inserted into the socket cavity so that the top abutment rotates to be flush with the bottom of the socket cavity, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions on both sides. By pushing the snap-fit ​​portion outward, the entire snap-fit ​​structure can be rotated, causing the top abutment to protrude from the socket cavity, thus disengaging the plug from the socket cavity, making disassembly and assembly convenient. The locking buckle is movably installed on the snap-fit ​​element, with one end of the locking buckle located in the locking groove to lock the snap-fit ​​element, keeping its top abutment flush with the bottom of the socket cavity to prevent the plug from disengaging. On the other hand, the locking buckle disengages from the locking groove to release the latch and allow it to rotate, so that the top can abut against the plug and disengage it from the socket cavity. This novel horn-shaped socket of the present invention can lock the latch structure, making the overall structure more stable and reliable, and is also convenient to operate and safe.

[0008] Preferably, the locking buckle has a through-hole for mounting a cavity that mates with the snap fastener, and the locking buckle is fitted onto the snap fastener through the mounting cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the buckle is provided with a groove for the locking buckle to slide, and a sliding part that cooperates with the groove is provided in the mounting cavity. The locking buckle is slidably installed in the groove by means of the sliding part.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting block is protruding inside the slide groove, and a first protrusion that cooperates with the limiting block is protruding on the sliding part. The first protrusion cooperates with the limiting block to prevent the locking buckle from sliding off the fastener.

[0011] Preferably, a locking block is also provided protrudingly inside the slide groove, and a second protrusion is provided protrudingly on the sliding part to cooperate with the locking block. The second protrusion cooperates with the locking block to keep the locking buckle locked.

[0012] Preferably, the locking block has a gradually increasing cross-section structure from bottom to top, so that the second protrusion can slide off the locking block under force.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the locking buckle is provided with a locking block that mates with the locking groove, and the locking buckle slides along the buckle until the locking block is located in the locking groove to lock the buckle.

[0014] Preferably, the outer surface of the locking buckle is also provided with anti-slip protrusions to facilitate the operation of the locking buckle.

[0015] Preferably, the fastener and the rotating shaft are integrated, and a top block is provided on the rotating shaft. The top block cooperates with the mounting groove to limit the rotation angle of the fastener.

[0016] Preferably, the mounting groove is connected to the insertion cavity, and an opening is provided on the side of the mounting groove away from the insertion cavity so that the fastener can rotate within the mounting groove. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a novel horn-shaped socket provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The structural diagram of another state of the new type of horn socket.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The structural diagram of another state of the new type of horn socket.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view at an angle.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Structural diagram of the middle shell.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram showing the engagement of the buckle and locking mechanism.

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Structural diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Structural diagram of the central locking buckle.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. New type of horn-shaped socket; 10. Housing; 101. Insertion cavity; 11. Mounting slot; 111. Opening; 12. Locking slot; 13. Base plate; 131. Slot body; 20. Snap-fit ​​structure; 21. Snap-fit ​​component; 210. Slide groove; 211. Snap-fit ​​part; 212. Top abutment; 213. Limiting block; 214. Locking block; 22. Rotating shaft; 221. Top block; 30. Locking buckle; 301. Mounting cavity; 302. Sliding part; 31. Locking block; 32. First protrusion; 33. Second protrusion; 34. Anti-slip protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a novel horn-shaped socket 100, comprising a housing 10, a snap-fit ​​structure 20, and a locking buckle 30. The housing 10 has a plug-in cavity 101 adapted to a plug. Both sides of the housing 10 have mounting grooves 11 and locking grooves 12. The mounting grooves 11 are used to mount the snap-fit ​​structure 20, and the locking grooves 12 cooperate with the locking buckle 30 to lock the snap-fit ​​structure 20 onto the housing 10. A base plate 13 is provided at the bottom of the plug-in cavity 101, and the base plate 13 has multiple slots 131 for mounting pins. All slots 131 are connected to the plug-in cavity 101, and the plug is inserted into the plug-in cavity 101 to achieve electrical connection with the pins. On the other hand, the snap-fit ​​structure 20 includes a snap-fit ​​element 21 and a rotating shaft 22, which are integrally formed. The snap-fit ​​element 21 is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove 11 via the rotating shaft 22. The latching member 21 includes a top abutment 212 located within the insertion cavity 101 and a latching portion 211 protruding from the housing 10. When the plug is inserted into the insertion cavity 101, it pushes against the top abutment 212, causing the top abutment 212 to rotate until it is flush with the bottom of the insertion cavity 101, and the plug is engaged between the two latching portions 211, resulting in a compact and reasonable structure. However, in some cases, unintentionally prying the latching portion 211 can cause the entire latching structure 20 to rotate, causing the top abutment 212 to rotate and protrude from the insertion cavity 101, pressing against the plug and pushing the plug away from the insertion cavity 101, thus interrupting the signal or electrical connection. Therefore, a locking buckle 30 is provided on the latching structure 20 to lock the latching structure 20. The locking buckle 30 is movably mounted on the latching member 21. One end of the locking buckle 30 is located within the locking groove 12 to limit the movement of the latching member 21 from multiple directions, thereby locking the latching member 21 and keeping its top 212 flush with the bottom of the plug cavity 101. This prevents accidental rotation that could cause the plug to detach from the plug cavity 101, thus affecting signal transmission. Furthermore, when the locking buckle 30 disengages from the locking groove 12, the latching member 21 is released and can rotate, allowing for easy removal of the plug from the plug cavity 101. The structure is simple, reasonable, and easy to operate.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the novel horn-shaped socket 100 of this utility model includes a housing 10, a snap-fit ​​structure 20, and a locking buckle 30. The housing 10 has a plug-in cavity 101 adapted to the plug, and mounting grooves 11 and locking grooves 12 are also provided on both sides of the housing 10. The snap-fit ​​structure 20 includes a snap-fit ​​member 21 and a rotating shaft 22. The snap-fit ​​member 21 is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove 11 via the rotating shaft 22. The snap-fit ​​member 21 includes a top abutment 212 located within the plug-in cavity 101 and a snap-fit ​​portion 211 protruding from the housing 10. The plug is inserted into the plug-in cavity 101 so that the top abutment 212 rotates to be flush with the bottom of the plug-in cavity 101, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions 211 on both sides. By pushing the latching part 211 outward, the entire latching structure 20 can be rotated, causing the top abutment 212 to rotate and protrude out of the plug-in cavity 101, thereby disengaging the plug from the plug-in cavity 101, making disassembly and assembly convenient. The locking buckle 30 is movably mounted on the latching member 21, with one end of the locking buckle 30 located in the locking groove 12 to lock the latching member 21, keeping the top abutment 212 flush with the bottom of the plug-in cavity 101 to prevent the plug from disengaging. Conversely, the locking buckle 30 disengages from the locking groove 12, allowing the latching member 21 to release and rotate, enabling the top abutment 212 to disengage the plug from the plug-in cavity 101. This novel horn-shaped socket 100 can lock the latching structure 20, resulting in a more stable and reliable overall structure, convenient operation, and safety.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, the locking buckle 30 has a through-hole for engaging with the latching member 21, and the locking buckle 30 is fitted onto the latching member 21 through the mounting cavity 301. That is, the locking buckle 30 is fitted onto the outer surface of the latching member 21 and engages with the housing 10 to lock the latching member 21, so as to prevent the latching member 21 from rotating accidentally and affecting the fit between the plug and the socket.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 and Figures 6 to 8 In some optional embodiments, the buckle 21 has a groove 210 for the locking buckle 30 to slide. A sliding part 302, which mates with the groove 210, protrudes from the mounting cavity 301. The locking buckle 30 is slidably mounted within the groove 210 via the sliding part 302. Specifically, the grooves 210 are symmetrically located on both sides of the buckle 21, and the sliding parts 302 are symmetrically protruding from both sides of the mounting cavity 301. Two sliding parts 302 mate with two grooves 210. The locking buckle 30 is fitted onto the buckle 21 via the mounting cavity 301 and slides up and down along the groove 210 via the sliding part 302, resulting in a simple and reasonable structure.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 4 and Figures 6 to 8In some optional embodiments, a limiting block 213 protrudes from the slide groove 210, and a first protrusion 32 protrudes from the sliding portion 302 to cooperate with the limiting block 213. The first protrusion 32 is used for limiting, and the cooperation between the first protrusion 32 and the limiting block 213 prevents the locking buckle 30 from sliding off the latch 21, making the overall structure more stable and reliable. On the other hand, a latching block 214 also protrudes from the slide groove 210, and a second protrusion 33 protrudes from the sliding portion 302 to cooperate with the latching block 214, so that the locking buckle 30 keeps the latch 21 locked. The first protrusion 32 is located at the upper end of the sliding portion 302, and the second protrusion 33 is located at the lower end of the sliding portion 302; the limiting block 213 is located at the upper end of the slide groove 210, and the latching block 214 is located at the lower end of the slide groove 210. The first protrusion 32 engages with the limiting block 213 to prevent the locking buckle 30 from sliding off the latching member 21. The second protrusion 33 engages with the latching block 214 to keep the locking buckle 30 locked to the latching member 21. Specifically, the latching block 214 has a gradually increasing cross-section from bottom to top, so that the second protrusion 33 can slide off the latching block 214 under force. Understandably, when the plug needs to be removed from the insertion cavity 101, the locking buckle 30 must be released. Therefore, when the locking buckle 30 is in the locking groove 12, it should have a tendency to slide out of the locking groove 12, but it should not slide out arbitrarily. That is, the locking buckle 30 should have the function of maintaining the lock, and it should also be able to be released when needed. Therefore, the locking block 214 has a gradually increasing cross-section structure from bottom to top, so that when the locking buckle 30 is pulled, the second protrusion 33 can slide out of the locking block 214 under force. Under normal circumstances, the locking block 214 has the function of limiting the second protrusion 33 so that the entire locking buckle 30 keeps the locking buckle 21 locked.

[0033] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, one end of the locking buckle 30 is provided with a locking block 31 that engages with the locking groove 12. The locking block 31 protrudes from the bottom of the locking buckle 30 and is located in the middle of the side of the locking buckle 30, so that when engaged with the locking groove 12, it can restrict the movement of the locking buckle 30 from multiple directions, thereby restricting the movement of the latching member 21 and locking the latching member 21. Specifically, the locking buckle 30 slides along the latching member 21 until the locking block 31 is located in the locking groove 12 to lock the latching member 21.

[0034] Please see Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, the outer surface of the locking buckle 30 is further provided with anti-slip protrusions 34 to facilitate operation of the locking buckle 30. It is understood that the anti-slip protrusions 34 enable better operation of the locking buckle 30, allowing the locking buckle 30 to be pushed or pulled to lock or unlock it.

[0035] Please see Figures 4 to 7 In some optional embodiments, the snap fastener 21 and the rotating shaft 22 are integrally formed and can rotate together within the mounting groove 11. The rotating shaft 22 is provided with a top block 221, one end of which is connected to and integrally formed with the rotating shaft 22, and the top block 221 protrudes from the rotating shaft 22 at a pointed end. One side of the top block 221 abuts against one inner edge of the mounting groove 11, stopping the rotation of the snap fastener 21 in that direction. When the snap fastener 21 rotates in the other direction, the other side of the top block 221 abuts against the other inner edge of the mounting groove 11, stopping the rotation of the snap fastener 21 in that direction. The top block 221 cooperates with the mounting groove 11 to limit the rotation angle of the snap fastener 21, i.e., the top block 221 is used to limit the rotation range of the snap fastener 21. Furthermore, a mounting hole is also provided within the mounting groove 11, and the rotating shaft 22 is disposed within the mounting hole, so that the entire snap fastener structure 20 is rotatably engaged with the housing 10, and the connection is secure.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In some optional embodiments, the mounting groove 11 is connected to the insertion cavity 101 through an opening 111, and the mounting groove 11 also has an opening 111 on the side away from the insertion cavity 101, so that the fastener 21 can rotate within the mounting groove 11. The openings 111 on both sides of the mounting groove 11 facilitate the installation of the fastening structure 20 and also facilitate the rotation of the fastener 21 within the mounting groove 11.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, the novel horn-shaped socket 100 of this utility model includes a housing 10, a snap-fit ​​structure 20, and a locking buckle 30. The housing 10 has a plug-in cavity 101 adapted to the plug, and mounting grooves 11 and locking grooves 12 are also provided on both sides of the housing 10. The snap-fit ​​structure 20 includes a snap-fit ​​member 21 and a rotating shaft 22. The snap-fit ​​member 21 is rotatably installed in the mounting groove 11 via the rotating shaft 22. The snap-fit ​​member 21 includes a top abutment 212 located within the plug-in cavity 101 and a snap-fit ​​portion 211 protruding from the housing 10. The plug is inserted into the plug-in cavity 101 so that the top abutment 212 rotates to be flush with the bottom of the plug-in cavity 101, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions 211 on both sides. By pushing the snap-fit ​​portion 211 outward, the entire snap-fit ​​structure 20 can be rotated, causing the top abutment 212 to rotate and protrude from the plug-in cavity 101, thus disengaging the plug from the plug-in cavity 101, making disassembly and assembly convenient. The locking buckle 30 is movably mounted on the latching member 21. One end of the locking buckle 30 is located in the locking groove 12 to lock the latching member 21, keeping its top 212 flush with the bottom of the plug cavity 101 to prevent the plug from disengaging from the plug cavity 101. On the other hand, the locking buckle 30 disengages from the locking groove 12, allowing the latching member 21 to release and rotate, so that the top 212 can abut against the plug and disengage from the plug cavity 101. The novel horn-shaped socket 100 of this utility model can lock the latching structure 20, making the overall structure more stable and reliable, and it is also convenient to operate and safe and reliable.

[0038] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel horn-shaped socket, characterized in that, include: The housing has a plug-in cavity adapted to the plug, and both sides of the housing also have mounting grooves and locking grooves. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​component and a rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​component is rotatably mounted in the mounting groove via the rotating shaft. The snap-fit ​​component includes a top abutment located in the insertion cavity and a snap-fit ​​portion protruding from the housing. The plug is inserted into the insertion cavity so that the top abutment rotates to be flush with the bottom of the insertion cavity, and the plug is engaged between the two snap-fit ​​portions. A locking buckle is movably mounted on the latching member, with one end of the locking buckle located in the locking groove to lock the latching member so that its top is flush with the bottom of the insertion cavity; the locking buckle disengages from the locking groove to release the latching member and allow it to rotate.

2. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking buckle has a through-hole for mounting, which engages with the buckle. The locking buckle is fitted onto the buckle through the mounting cavity.

3. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle is provided with a groove for the locking buckle to slide, and a sliding part that cooperates with the groove is provided in the mounting cavity. The locking buckle is slidably installed in the groove by means of the sliding part.

4. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, A limiting block is protruding inside the slide groove, and a first protrusion is protruding on the sliding part to cooperate with the limiting block. The first protrusion cooperates with the limiting block to prevent the locking buckle from sliding away from the buckle.

5. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 3, characterized in that, A locking block is also protruding inside the slide groove, and a second protrusion is protruding on the sliding part to cooperate with the locking block. The second protrusion cooperates with the locking block to keep the locking buckle locked.

6. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking block has a gradually increasing cross-section structure from bottom to top, so that the second protrusion can slide out of the locking block under force.

7. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the locking buckle is provided with a locking block that mates with the locking groove. The locking buckle slides along the buckle until the locking block is located in the locking groove to lock the buckle.

8. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the locking buckle is also provided with anti-slip protrusions, which facilitate the operation of the locking buckle.

9. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener and the rotating shaft are integrally formed. A top block is provided on the rotating shaft. The top block cooperates with the mounting groove to limit the rotation angle of the fastener.

10. The novel horn-shaped socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove is connected to the insertion cavity, and an opening is provided on the side of the mounting groove away from the insertion cavity so that the fastener can rotate within the mounting groove.

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