Fpc and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of FPC and wire mixed type line pair connector, including male end sheath and female end sheath, the male end sheath and female end sheath between spigot joint cooperation, it is provided with a plurality of first male end terminal slot and a plurality of second male end terminal slot in male end sheath, it is provided with a plurality of first female end terminal slot and a plurality of second female end terminal slot in female end sheath, still be provided with male end terminal stopper on male end sheath, it includes the first limiting part and the second limiting part of corresponding first male end terminal slot and second male end terminal slot on male end terminal stopper, still be provided with female end terminal stopper on female end sheath, it includes the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part of corresponding first female end terminal slot and second female end terminal slot on female end terminal stopper. In view of the deficiency of prior art, the utility model provides a kind of FPC and wire mixed type line pair connector, which can integrate different line connection structures, and also can ensure the stability of the terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connectors, and in particular to a hybrid FPC and wire wire connector. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors, also known as mating components, are widely used in electronic equipment, automotive electronics, industrial control, and other fields. Connectors typically consist of a male sheath and a female sheath. Through the mating and interlocking of the male and female sheaths, signal and power transmission is achieved. As the level of integration continues to increase, devices need to simultaneously realize signal and power transmission for multiple types of lines. Among these, the mixed connection scenarios of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) and traditional wires are becoming increasingly common. As a core component of line interconnection, the performance of wire-to-wire connectors directly affects the stability and reliability of the equipment. In the current technology, wire-to-wire connectors mostly adopt a single-line connection design, which has the problem of occupying a lot of space and is difficult to meet customer needs. To optimize internal space, mixed line interconnection is often required. Some solutions achieve this by simply increasing the number of terminals or adjusting the terminal arrangement. However, the current technology has insufficient terminal layout and reliability, which can easily lead to loosening and displacement, resulting in deformation, poor contact, and affecting the service life of the product. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a hybrid FPC and wire-to-wire connector that integrates different line connection structures while ensuring the stability of its terminals.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a hybrid FPC and wire-to-wire connector, comprising a male end sheath and a female end sheath, which are mated together. The male end sheath has a plurality of first male terminal slots and a plurality of second male terminal slots, and the female end sheath has a plurality of first female terminal slots and a plurality of second female terminal slots. The plurality of first male terminal slots are located near the center of the male end sheath, and the plurality of second male terminal slots are distributed on the left, right, and lower sides of the first male terminal slots. The male end sheath is further provided with a male end terminal limiting member, which includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part corresponding to the first male end terminal slot and the second male end terminal slot. A plurality of the first female end terminal slots are provided near the middle of the female end sheath, and a plurality of the second female end terminal slots are distributed on the left and right sides and the lower side of the first female end terminal slots. The female end sheath is further provided with a female end terminal limiting member, which includes a third limiting part and a fourth limiting part corresponding to the first female end terminal slot and the second female end terminal slot.

[0005] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: by optimizing the terminal slot layout, several first male / female terminal slots are respectively located near the middle of the male / female sheath, and several second male / female terminal slots are correspondingly distributed on the left, right and lower sides of the first terminal slots. This can avoid mutual interference between different terminals, optimize the force balance during the insertion process, and facilitate the setting and activation of male / female terminal limiting components. This allows the male / female terminal limiting components to effectively prevent loosening or displacement of the terminals after insertion, thereby improving reliability and safety.

[0006] The present invention can be further configured such that: the male end sheath is provided with a first guide groove and a first stop edge located at the lower end of the first guide groove; the male end terminal limiting member is provided with a first snap-fit ​​member; the first snap-fit ​​member can slide along the first guide groove until it guides past the first stop edge and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

[0007] By further configuring the male end sheath with a first guide groove and a first stop at the lower end, which cooperates with the first snap-fit ​​of the male end terminal limiting component, a sliding guide path is provided. This prevents the first snap-fit ​​from shifting or misaligning during assembly, facilitating installation and improving assembly efficiency. On the other hand, when the first snap-fit ​​slides along the guide groove past the first stop, it forms a snap-fit ​​engagement, creating a positioning engagement. This prevents the male end terminal limiting component from loosening or shifting due to external forces such as vibration or insertion / removal after assembly, ensuring product stability.

[0008] The present invention can be further configured such that: a first long groove is provided on the male end sheath, and a second snap-fit ​​member is provided on the male end terminal limiting member, wherein the second snap-fit ​​member can be limited and slidably disposed in the first long groove.

[0009] By further configuring the male end sleeve with a first long groove and the male end terminal limiting member with a second snap-fit ​​member that can slide within the groove, the first long groove provides a guide for the second snap-fit ​​member. Furthermore, by first allowing the second snap-fit ​​member to enter the first long groove, the male end terminal limiting member is then installed at the position where the first snap-fit ​​member enters the first guide groove, forming a preliminary positioning that facilitates the installation of the male end terminal. Then, the male end terminal limiting member is pressed, causing the first snap-fit ​​member to engage with the first stop edge to complete the installation, further facilitating product installation.

[0010] The present invention can be further configured such that: the female end sheath is provided with a second guide groove and a second stop at the lower end of the second guide groove; the female end terminal limiting member is provided with a third snap-fit ​​member; the third snap-fit ​​member can slide along the second guide groove until it guides past the second stop and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

[0011] By further configuring the second guide groove and the second stop at the lower end of the female end sheath, a sliding guide path is provided to cooperate with the second snap-fit ​​of the female end terminal limiting component. This prevents the second snap-fit ​​from shifting or misaligning during assembly, facilitating installation and improving assembly efficiency. On the other hand, when the second snap-fit ​​slides along the guide groove past the second stop, it forms a snap-fit ​​engagement, creating a positioning engagement. This prevents the female end terminal limiting component from loosening or shifting due to external forces such as vibration or insertion / removal after assembly, ensuring product stability.

[0012] The present invention can be further configured such that: the female end sheath is provided with a second long groove, and the female end terminal limiting member is provided with a fourth snap-fit ​​member, the fourth snap-fit ​​member being able to be limited and slidably disposed in the second long groove.

[0013] By further configuring the design, a second long groove is provided on the female end sheath, and a fourth snap-fit ​​component that can slide within the groove is provided on the female end terminal limiting component. On the one hand, the second long groove provides a guiding effect for the fourth snap-fit ​​component. On the other hand, the fourth snap-fit ​​component is first allowed to enter the second long groove, and the female end terminal limiting component is then installed at the position where the fourth snap-fit ​​component enters the second guide groove, forming a preliminary positioning that facilitates the installation of the female end terminal. Afterward, the female end terminal limiting component is pressed, causing its third snap-fit ​​component to snap into the second stop edge to complete the installation, further facilitating the installation of the product.

[0014] The present invention can be further configured such that: the male end sheath is provided with a slot for inserting the female end sheath, and the female end sheath is provided with a locking member, the locking member elastically swinging or resetting to release or form a snap-fit ​​positioning between the female end sheath and the male end sheath.

[0015] By further configuring the male end sleeve to provide a slot for inserting the female end sleeve, and by using a locking component that allows the female end sleeve to swing and reset elastically, the swinging and elastic reset of the locking component allows for switching between locking and releasing, which is convenient to operate and has strong stability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the usage state of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the male end sheath in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view of the male end sheath in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 Sectional view at point BB; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the male terminal limiting member in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6This is a perspective view of the female end sheath in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a front view of the female end sheath in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 7 Sectional view at CC; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the female terminal limiting member in an embodiment of this utility model; The components include: male end sleeve 1; first male end terminal slot 11; second male end terminal slot 12; first guide groove 13; first stop edge 14; first long groove 15; slot 16; female end sleeve 2; first female end terminal slot 21; second female end terminal slot 22; second guide groove 23; second stop edge 24; second long groove 25; locking member 26; male end terminal limiting member 3; first limiting part 31; second limiting part 32; first locking member 33; second locking member 34; female end terminal limiting member 4; third limiting part 41; fourth limiting part 42; third locking member 43; fourth locking member 44; positioning buckle 5. Detailed Implementation

[0017] An embodiment of this utility model of a hybrid FPC and wire-to-wire connector is shown below. Figure 1-9 As shown: The device includes a male end sleeve 1 and a female end sleeve 2, which are inserted into each other. The male end sleeve 1 has several first male terminal slots 11 and several second male terminal slots 12. The female end sleeve has several first female terminal slots 21 and several second female terminal slots 22. The first male terminal slots 11 are located near the center of the male end sleeve 1, and the second male terminal slots 12 are distributed on the left, right, and lower sides of the first male terminal slots 11. The male end sleeve 1 also has a male terminal limiting member 3. The component 3 includes a first limiting part 31 and a second limiting part 32 corresponding to the first male terminal slot 11 and the second male terminal slot 12. Several first female terminal slots 21 are disposed near the middle of the female end sleeve 2. Several second female terminal slots 22 are distributed on the left and right sides and the lower side of the first female terminal slots 21. The female end sleeve 2 is also provided with a female terminal limiting member 4. The female terminal limiting member 4 includes a third limiting part 41 and a fourth limiting part 42 corresponding to the first female terminal slots 21 and the second female terminal slots 22. The male end sleeve is also provided with a positioning buckle 5 for mating installation.

[0018] The male end sheath 1 is provided with a first guide groove 13 and a first stop edge 14 located at the lower end of the first guide groove 13. The male end terminal limiting member 3 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​member 33. The first snap-fit ​​member 33 can slide along the first guide groove 13 until it guides past the first stop edge 14 and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

[0019] The male end sheath 1 is provided with a first long groove 15, and the male end terminal limiting member 3 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member 34, which can be limited and slidably positioned in the first long groove 15.

[0020] The female end sheath 2 is provided with a second guide groove 23 and a second stop 24 located at the lower end of the second guide groove 23. The female end terminal limiting member 4 is provided with a third snap-fit ​​member 43. The third snap-fit ​​member 43 can slide along the second guide groove 23 until it guides past the second stop 24 and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

[0021] The female end sheath 2 is provided with a second long groove 25, and the female end terminal limiting member 4 is provided with a fourth snap-fit ​​member 44, which can be limited and slidably positioned in the second long groove 25.

[0022] The male end sheath 1 is provided with a slot 16 for inserting the female end sheath 2, and the female end sheath 2 is provided with a locking member 26. The locking member 26 can swing elastically or return to its original position to release or form a snap-fit ​​positioning between the female end sheath 2 and the male end sheath 1.

[0023] The above examples are merely one preferred embodiment of this utility model. Ordinary variations and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this utility model's technical solution are all included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hybrid FPC and wire type wire-to-wire connector, comprising a male end sheath and a female end sheath, wherein the male end sheath and the female end sheath are interlocked, wherein the male end sheath is provided with a plurality of first male terminal slots and a plurality of second male terminal slots, and the female end sheath is provided with a plurality of first female terminal slots and a plurality of second female terminal slots, characterized in that: A plurality of first male terminal slots are disposed near the center of the male terminal sleeve, and a plurality of second male terminal slots are distributed on the left, right, and lower sides of the first male terminal slots. The male terminal sleeve is also provided with a male terminal limiting member, which includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part corresponding to the first male terminal slot and the second male terminal slot. A plurality of first female terminal slots are disposed near the center of the female terminal sleeve, and a plurality of second female terminal slots are distributed on the left, right, and lower sides of the first female terminal slot. The female terminal sleeve is also provided with a female terminal limiting member, which includes a third limiting part and a fourth limiting part corresponding to the first female terminal slot and the second female terminal slot.

2. The FPC and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The male end sheath is provided with a first guide groove and a first stop at the lower end of the first guide groove. The male end terminal limiting member is provided with a first snap-fit ​​member. The first snap-fit ​​member can slide along the first guide groove until it guides past the first stop and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

3. The FPC and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The male end sheath is provided with a first long groove, and the male end terminal limiting member is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member, which can be limited and slidably positioned in the first long groove.

4. The FPC and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The female end sheath is provided with a second guide groove and a second stop at the lower end of the second guide groove. The female end terminal limiting member is provided with a third snap-fit ​​member. The third snap-fit ​​member can slide along the second guide groove until it guides past the second stop and forms a snap-fit ​​engagement with it.

5. The FPC and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The female end sheath is provided with a second long groove, and the female end terminal limiting member is provided with a fourth snap-fit ​​member, which can be limited and slidably positioned in the second long groove.

6. The FPC and wire hybrid wire-to-wire connector according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 5, characterized in that: The male end sheath is provided with a slot for inserting the female end sheath, and the female end sheath is provided with a locking element. The locking element can swing elastically or return to its original position to release or form a snap-fit ​​positioning between the female end sheath and the male end sheath.

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